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The Arturia KeyStep mk2 is the second generation of the MIDI controller that first dropped at NAMM in early 2020. Its 32 velocity-sensitive keys come with aftertouch, giving musicians' melodies even more expression. On top of that, there's a polyphonic step sequencer with up to 64 steps on board, complete with pattern chaining and a mutate function to keep compositions fresh. For pitch bends and mod tweaks, there are two responsive touch strips within easy reach. With CV outputs, a USB port, plus sync and MIDI connections, the KeyStep can be the hub of any performer or producer's setup, allowing them to run a DAW and external synths from the same spot, and even use it as the master clock. And with its comprehensive array of analogue or digital connectivity options, it's seriously flexible.
The built-in sequencer has four tracks, each handling 16 patterns of up to 64 steps, with up to 16 notes per step: Up to 16 patterns can be chained into a full song. Thanks to the Arturia KeyStep mk2's onboard memory, patterns can be loaded, duplicated, tweaked, edited, time-shifted, and saved with zero fuss. Alongside the standard playback mode, the KeyStep also offers two random playback modes. Equally, recorded notes can be quantised or entered step by step in custom scales. The arpeggiator spans five octaves and comes with seven modes to stop a producer's patterns getting too predictable. There's also a random generator onboard for instant sequence creation at the push of a button, and chords are a breeze with the built-in Chord mode.
The Arturia KeyStep mk2 can control everything from vintage synths to DAWs and Eurorack modules. That's down to its flexible outputs, which include two mod outs, plus gate and pitch outs. The aftertouch-enabled keys let players add genuinely musical, organic nuances to their performances. For tight sync, on the other hand, there's both sync in and out, and the internal metronome can be switched on to keep recordings locked to the beat. Seasoned keyboard players will appreciate the sustain pedal input, great for holding notes naturally. Recorded parts can also be turned into sequences and varied in immense detail, making complex compositions a reality within a familiar keyboard workflow. With this feature set, the KeyStep is a huge step towards infinite musical creativity.
Arturia's success story began with software emulations of well-known analogue synthesizers such as the Moog Minimoog, Sequential Prophet-5, and Oberheim SEM. The popular software instruments included in the V Collection are still flagship products of the French developer today. Over time, Arturia has gradually expanded its range and now also offers a host of hardware devices, ranging from synthesizers and keyboard controllers to sequencers. Since then, the former software developer has thus also become a household name in the world of analogue synthesizers and other equipment.
The Arturia KeyStep mk2 features a display that shows project details, as well as the values of any keys being pressed. Next to it sits an encoder for global settings. Once the sequencer is powered up, holding the Shift key allows users to adjust all the keyboard's settings via the 32 keys themselves. Pressing the Metronome button, for instance, changes the pattern length. A track's tempo can also be set on the fly with the Tap Tempo function, if a performer doesn't know the exact BPM. The Hold button links a note to the next step, and if it's kept pressed while playing, legato notes can be recorded into the sequence.