Arturia KeyStep mk2
Product information "Arturia KeyStep mk2"
Do you need a conveniently portable USB-MIDI controller whose keyboard is still musically playable? Do you want to control several sound modules and possibly software but actually don't have space for a large keyboard? Do you own analogue gear, perhaps even a modular system that should be driven via CV/Gate? Would you like a step sequencer with polyphonic features that can control all your favourite gear, whether modern or classic? If only there were a single device that combined all these functions...
The KeyStep MK2 from Arturia adds several new features compared with its predecessor: an OLED display with a push-encoder for navigation, an expanded polyphonic step sequencer with pattern chaining, a 16-mode arpeggiator, a Mutate function for creative variations and two capacitive touch strips for pitch and modulation. Four CV/Gate outputs, including the new Mod 2 output, expand the possibilities for modular setups. USB-C, MIDI DIN, a pedal input and the compact, low-profile design round off the upgrade for stage and studio.
- Color/ Finish: White
- Connections: USB-C, MIDI In/Out, 4x CV/Gate Out, Sync In/Out, Sustain/Expression
- Display: OLED-Display
- Hammer Action: no
- Includes: Keyboard, USB Cable
- Keyboard type: Velocity sensitive, aftertouch
- Keys: 32
- Mini Keys: yes
- Number of Encoders: 1
- Pitch Bender / Modulation: Pitchbend and Modulation (Touchstrips)
- Power supply: USB
- Transport functions / buttons: 3 Transport buttons
- USB: Yes
- Weight: 1,1 kg
- Polyphoner Step-Sequencer mit Pattern-Chaining
- 16‑Modi-Arpeggiator
Arturia was founded in 1999 in Grenoble, France, and initially made its name with software emulations of legendary vintage synthesizers. In combination with specially adapted controller keyboards, Arturia created an excellent integration of software and hardware — the V Collection software suite has for years been the industry standard for virtual synthesizers.
With the analogue Brute product line, Arturia scored a surprise coup a few years ago and has since been at the forefront of the analogue synthesizer revival movement. In 2015 the BeatStep Pro became a bestseller in the sequencer/pad controller category. With the flagship synth MatrixBrute and the drum machine DrumBrute, Arturia now stands for flexible, powerful instruments with a distinctive sound and an absolutely intuitive operating concept.