NAMM 2020: Arturia Introduces The KeyStep Pro

Arturia joins the kick off to this year’s NAMM show by introducing the KeyStep Pro, their new universal step sequencer and MIDI keyboard that brings 4 independent polyphonic sequencer tracks, a 16-part integrated drum sequencer, a wide variety of controls geared toward live performance, and much more.

Main Features

• 37 note slim keys, velocity and aftertouch sensitive
• LED above each key for efficient visual feedback
• Four track step sequencer
• 16 step buttons, up to 64 steps per sequence
• Up to 16 notes of polyphony per step
• Melodic sequencer
• Real-Time recording, step recording, step editing
• Pitch, velocity, gate length, time shift and probability for each note
• Scale quantization with user scales
• Polyphonic CV outputs
• Drum sequencer
• 24 part drum sequencer
• Polyrhythm
• Performance-oriented sequencer
• Forward and two random playing modes
• Pattern randomization
• Quantized or unquantized recording
• Looper
• Arpeggiator
• 7 arpeggiator modes, 5 octave range
• Chord mode
• Controller mode
• Use the 5 encoders to send CCs
• Automate the CCs
• Crisp OLED display
• 4x (CV, Gate, Mod) outputs + 8 drum gate outputs
• 1 MIDI in, 2 MIDI out, USB, Clock synchronization
• Metronome with included speaker and line output
• Sustain pedal input

Pricing and Availability
The Arturia Keystep Pro, currently priced at $449, will begin shipping March 2020 and you can visit the Arturia website to learn more.

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