KeyStep

You need a portable USB MIDI controller but also want a keyboard that provides a musical playing experience? You have some MIDI modules you want to connect as well but don’t want the footprint of a large keyboard? You have modular and analog gear you want to control via CV/GATEs? You want a step sequencer with polyphonic capability that can sync to your favorite modern and vintage gear? If only a single piece of gear could do all of this.

Features:

• Arturia’s own Slimkey keybed with velocity and aftertouch

• Arpeggiator mode:

> Up, down, inclusive, exclusive, random, note order, double up, double down modes

• Sequencer mode:

> 8 polyphonic step-sequences with Rest, Tie, and Legato note entry

• Rate control and tap tempo:

> REC, PLAY, and STOP buttons for performance control over the sequencer and arpeggiator

• Sustain HOLD button

> Sustain pedal jack

• Chord play mode

• SHIFT button selection:

> MIDI channel selection, GATE time, SWING values

• DC jack for standalone operation

• USB MIDI connects to computers and our 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

• Low power; can be powered by Apple iPad (camera connection kit required