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Arturia KeyStep mk2

USB / MIDI / CV/Gate controller keyboard

32 slim keys with Velocity & aftertouch
Ribbon controller for Pitchbend & modulation
Transport buttons for the internal sequencer & DAW
Arpeggiator with 16 modes
Polyphonic step sequencer with rest, tie & legato programming
64 patterns
Pattern length up to 64 steps
Chord mode
Mutate function
OLED display
USB-C (power supply & MIDI)
MIDI In & Out
Sync In & Out
Input for Sustain pedal
Control voltage outputs for pitch, gate, mod1, mod2
incl. Ableton Live Lite & analog Lab Intro

The controller for the DAW, MIDI synths and the modular system

With the KeyStep mk2, Arturia presents the second generation of the popular USB / MIDI / CV/Gate keyboard controller. At first glance, the KeyStep mk2 attracts attention with more controls, a colour OLED display and a new graphic layout above the play buttons. The easy-to-play 32-key slimkey keyboard, Velocity and aftertouch, the two ribbon controllers for Pitchbend and modulation and the transport buttons for the internal sequencer and the DAW have remained.

The KeyStep mk2 is recommended for anyone looking for a compact USB keyboard for their DAW, a master keyboard with a comprehensive arpeggiator for their MIDI expander and for anyone looking for a link with a USB keyboard and MIDI on CV/Gate control voltages for their Eurorack modular system; all at once if you like.

Most of the new features of the second Generation have been incorporated into the sequencer and the Arpeggiator. The sequencer now stores an impressive 64 patterns, which can have a length of up to 64 steps. The sequencer is basically polyphonic, monophonic note progressions are also processed. In addition, rest, tie and Legato can be programmed for each step. This adds a little 303 flair to the pattern, especially with monophonic sequences. New in the KeyStep mk2 is the Mutate function, with which a pattern can be further developed and varied almost as if by magic. There is no song mode, but pattern chaining is available, i.e. the linking of different patterns. The fully editable arpeggiator now boasts 16 modes, half of which have been newly developed and have a few surprises in store compared to the familiar playback patterns. The chord mode is as simple as it is ingenious to use: hold down the chord button, press two or more notes and you're done. Now you can play complex chord structures with just one finger!

The KeyStep mk2 comes with Ableton Live Lite and Analog Lab Intro, so you can get started right away on your own computer without having to plan for initial studio equipment.

Digital and analogue interfaces in every direction

The connections have also been completely overhauled. The power supply and connection to the DAW is now standardised via the USB-C connection. MIDI In and Out are still designed with five-pin DIN sockets. Sync In and Out can be used to synchronise the analogue gear with a corresponding input. A foot pedal can be connected to the sustain input for extended note control. There are now four analogue control voltage outputs: Pitch, Gate and two mod outputs are available. The latter can be assigned to various events such as eg. Velocity, Aftertouch or modulation wheel.