KeyStep Pro from Arturia is a MIDI keyboard controller with 4 built in sequencing tracks – each capable of acting as a polyphonic sequencer, or alternatively, a drum sequencer in the case of track 1 and three arpeggiators in tracks 2 thru 4.
It can control MIDI instruments – software or hardware, or modular synths with control voltage. In this video I go over what it can and can’t do and compare it to a few competing products:
TIMELINE:
0:00 Overview
3:20 Connectivity
4:30 The setup
5:15 Arpeggiator
8:05 Time divisions
8:30 Step Sequencing
10:05 Track polymeter
10:20 Live record
11:45 Step edit
12:25 Seq modifiers
13:20 Drum sequencer
14:55 Mutes
15:35 Drum polymeter
17:20 Control track
18:55 Scales
20:40 Chains
22:30 Scenes
23:00 Jam walkthru
25:15 Projects
25:40 Performance controls
26:45 Looper
29:50 Splits
30:10 Chords
30:55 Control center
31:20 CV routing
32:45 Utility menu
34:05 KSP vs SLmk3, BSP
36:35 Pros & cons
Splendid review as always! I can’t wait for it to show up in the shops.
Thanks!
It’s showing up right now!
Hi Loopop. Long time follower…
I have a question about the Keystep Pro which I have not been able to find an answer to anywhere.
Are you able to send MIDI notes to the Keystep Pro via MIDI (basically have it act as a MIDI Thru device).
I’ve tried:
– MIDI Keyboard connected directly to the MIDI-in of KSP. The lights over the keys on the KSP light up, so it’s receiving notes, but no sound.
– MIDI notes from Ableton to KSP via USB. Again, the lights over the notes in KSP light up, no sound.
Any suggestions?
Thanks very much! Sorry, I’ve never tried, so with what you’ve tested, you have more experience than me… If you find out and have the time please leave a comment back – thanks!