Arturia KEYSTEP PRO

KeyStep Pro

UNIVERSAL SEQUENCING MASTERMIND

The sequencer the world has been waiting for. KeyStep Pro gives keyboard players incredible sequencing and performance power in a compact, versatile controller.

KeyStep Pro Firmware V2.0

KeyStep Pro’s performance, production, and pure musical creation abilities continue to grow with every free update, bringing yet more precise refinements and much-requested features to our universal sequencing mastermind.

What’s new?

Global transpose - Transpose multiple melodic tracks at the same time

Global value offset - Apply a relative offset for any of the 5 main controls for every step across the selected track pattern

Arpeggios in sequences - You can now record arpeggios into a sequence

Arpeggio swing - You can now add swing amount to arpeggios using Shift

Arpeggios while stopped - You can now create and play arpeggios while KeyStep Pro isn’t playing

Recording Chord Mode - You can now record Chord Mode chords into a sequence

Step Listen - Trigger sequence steps without playing a sequence so you can preview your notes

Workflow and UX - various workflow improvements to performance, functionality, and ease of use

Mono Mode - The sequencer Mono Mode has been refactored for a smoother experience

MIDI Thru - MIDI Out 2 can now be set to Thru mode

An all-in-one sequencing solution

Take full control of your modular rigs, outboard synths, and software studio all at the same time.

4 independent polyphonic sequencer tracks

24-part integrated drum sequencer

intuitive controls that make even complex performances a breeze

unparalleled connectivity

Powerful performance controls

Our sequencers can be seen all over the world, and are loved by top artists, studios, and amateur producers alike. KeyStep Pro makes gigging easy and fun, with instant and intuitive access to inspiring performance features. Multi-mode arpeggiator, randomness, easy chord mode, and real-time recording for creating on the fly. The crisp OLED displays and LED-illuminated controls will help you see it all in the dark, too!

Tracks

4 independent sequencers, controlling whatever synth, module, or drum machine you want.

Patterns

16 patterns per track. Each sequencer pattern can be up to 64 steps long, and contain 16 notes per step.

Chains

Link up to 16 patterns together to create whole songs or sections of your set.

Scenes

Snapshots of all the sequences within a pattern, letting you instantly switch between sets of sequences.

Projects

Everything in one place. Load, duplicate, tweak, edit, and save for later in its onboard memory.

Unite your gear

Your ever-growing collection of boutique modular gear, vintage synths, and software instruments can finally perform in unison, thanks to the jaw-dropping connectivity KeyStep Pro has to offer. 4 CV, Gate and Mod outputs, 8 dedicated drum Gate outputs, Clocks, MIDI in, 2 MIDI outs, a solo metronome output, sustain input to let you get expressive with your performance, and USB for easy power and DAW/softsynth control.

Control hardware, software,

and your DAW at the same time

If you prefer to create music “in the box”, KeyStep Pro can also help your creativity come alive. Easily sequence and arpeggiate your virtual instruments, sync it with your software studio, and switch to the dedicated Control mode to control parameters in your favorite synths and effects. The possibilities are limitless.