Arturia: KeyStep Portable Keyboard + Step Sequencer
$149.00
<h4>LAB POINTS</h4> <ul> <li>USB MIDI controller w/ polyphonic step sequencer for analog + digital devices</li> <li>Arturia’s custom 32-note slimkey keybed offers full-sized key feel across 32 narrow keys with velocity and aftertouch</li> <li>MIDI control via USB, standard MIDI, CV/Gate (for vintage analog gear) + DIN sync (for vintage Roland units)</li> <li>polyphonic sequencer with up to 64 steps and 8 simultaneous notes per step</li> <li>8-mode apreggiator</li> <li>chord play mode (play a chord and reproduce it across the keybed)</li> <li>capacitive touch pitch + mod wheels</li> <li>sustain pedal input + hold button</li> <li>low power, can run off iPad (camera connection kit req’d)</li> <li>DC jack for standalone operation</li> </ul> <p class="faq-quote">“KeyStep is a new breed of portable musical tool combining the functionalities of a keyboard controller with a polyphonic step sequencer to control both analog and digital devices.” - Arturia</p> <h4>LAB REVIEW</h4> <p>Arturia Keystep Controller inherits the best elements of the popular Beatstep and adds a 32-key Slimkey keyboard for a musical playing experience. Designed to be at the center of your production studio, the Keystep offers the ability to control MIDI, USB, CV/Gate, and even DIN Sync hardware and has a built-in polyphonic sequencer that offers 64 steps per sequence. In addition, the Keystep also boasts an onboard 8 mode arpeggiator, chord mode play (play a chord and reproduce it across the keybed), sustain hold and pedal input, pitch + mod wheels, and more. For anyone that uses a combination of software and hardware for production, and would like the ability to play keys, the Keystep is an excellent choice.</p> <h4>TECH SPECS</h4> <ul> <li>32-key slimkey keybed with velocity and aftertouch</li> <li>arpeggiator mode: up, down, inclusive, exclusive, random, note order, double up, double down modes</li> <li>sequencer mode: 8 polyphonic step-sequences with Rest, Tie, and Legato note entry</li> <li>rate control and tap tempo: REC, PLAY, and STOP buttons for performance control over the sequencer and arpeggiator</li> <li>sustain HOLD button</li> <li>sustain pedal jack</li> <li>chord play mode</li> <li>SHIFT button selection: MIDI channel selection, GATE time, SWING values</li> <li>DC jack for standalone operation (optional 9V power supply)</li> <li>USB MIDI connects to computers and our MCC editor</li> <li>MIDI I/O ports</li> <li>1x Sync I/O ports: supports 1 pulse per step, 2 PPQ (Korg Volca), 24 PPQ DIN sync, 48 PPQ DIN sync</li> <li>Sync select switches: Internal, USB, MIDI, Clock</li> <li>3x CV/GATE outputs: CV supports 1Volt per octave, Volt>Hz modes, Gate output 5V or 12V for modern or vintage gear support, CV Velo/Aftertouch/Modwheel output</li> <li>capacitive-touch pitch bend and mod wheels</li> <li>each sequence can have 64 steps, each step can have up to 8 notes</li> <li>low power; can be powered by Apple iPad® (camera connection kit required)</li> <li>dimensions: 1.5” x 19” x 6” / 3 lbs</li> </ul> <iframe width="510" height="287" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/1l72cHavllw" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen=""></iframe>