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Arturia KeyStep Controller and Sequencer

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Description

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.

Specifications

  • Slimkey keybed with velocity and aftertouch
  • Arpeggiator mode features up, down, inclusive, exclusive, random, note order, double up, double down modes
  • Sequencer mode features 8 polyphonic step-sequences with Rest, Tie, and Legato note entry
  • Rate control and tap tempo slave the REC, PLAY, and STOP buttons for performance control over the sequencer and arpeggiator
  • Sustain HOLD button or sustain pedal jack
  • Chord play mode
  • SHIFT button selection addresses MIDI channel selection, GATE time, SWING values
  • DC jack for standalone operation
  • USB MIDI connects to computers and Arturia’s MCC editor
  • MIDI in/out ports
  • Sync i/o ports:
  • Supports 1 pulse per step, 2 PPQ (Korg Volca), 24 PPQ DIN sync, 48 PPQ DIN sync
  • Sync select switches:
  • Internal, USB, MIDI, Clock
  • 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
  • Capacitive-touch pitch bend and mod wheels
  • Each sequence can have 64 steps, each step can have up to 8 notes