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NAMM 2016: KeyStep MIDI Keyboard & Sequencer by Arturia

Arturia introduces at NAMM 2016 the KeyStep, a new advanced portable 32-note USB keyboard with CV connectivity, an arpeggiator, a chord mode and a polyphonic step sequencer.

KeyStep can be used to control both analog and digital devices. Due to its range of connections you can control any digital or analog synthesizer from the past, today and even tomorrow KeyStep was imagined and designed to become the modern musician’s trump-card.

Main 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)