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with KeyStep Pro

Get your KeyStep Pro up and running and unleash its full potential.

KeyStep Pro

01 Set up
KeyStep Pro

  1. Register your KeyStep Pro to unlock your free licenses of Analog Lab Intro and Ableton Live Lite.

  2. Download the MIDI Control Center to access the latest firmware and to customise your KeyStep Pro.

  3. Connect KeyStep Pro to your computer and launch the MIDI Control Center to install the latest firmware.
If you're experiencing issues with the installation process, let us help you →

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Discover a suite of pro-grade software that provides everything you need to start making music out-of-the-box.

There's no need to rush! You can return to this page at any time so go at your own pace.

02 Learn more
with our KeyStep Pro tutorials

Start your creative journey with confidence. Explore essential features, tips and tricks on how to design your own sounds, other music production hacks and much more.

Tutorials playlist

1. Ep. 1: Overview
In the overview tutorial you will find the general information about the features and functionalities of KeyStep Pro - from the basic to the more advanced ones. You will learn how to play, program and edit notes as well get the insight into the connectivity.
2. Ep. 2: Sequencer Basics
The second episode describes the basics of sequencing with KeyStep Pro. You will be able to learn about its four tracks of polyphony and see how to use various modes of sequencing - Step Recording, Step Programming and Real Time Recording modes. Here we also talk about the Drum Sequencer and some basic operational tasks like saving patterns and copying notes.
3. Ep. 3: Sequencer Advanced
Third episode invites you to go deeper with the KeyStep Pro sequencer capabilities. We will delve into the Step Edit mode as well as learn about how to use various ways to modify our patterns through Shift Step and Shift Key Functions such as Random Notes and Random Order.
4. Ep. 4: Arpeggiator
KeyStep Pro comes with three arpeggiators that can run at various speeds, time divisions and octaves. This episode describes all those functions and gives some nice tips on how to produce transitions and breakdowns with the use of the Arp tracks.
5. Ep. 5: Performing
In the fifth episode we are looking at the KeyStep Pro's live playing features. From Scales to Looper and Touch Strips - we will learn how to combine all those features to be able to produce interesting ideas for the stage or arrangements in the studio.
6. Ep. 6: Connectivity & Settings
In the last one we are going to learn about KeyStep Pro connectivity and its Utilities mode. We are describing the various setups in which KeyStep Pro can thrive and also examine the front panel Settings that allow you to change some crucial aspects about your projects and patterns without connecting to the computer.

Ep. 1: Overview

In the overview tutorial you will find the general information about the features and functionalities of KeyStep Pro - from the basic to the more advanced ones. You will learn how to play, program and edit notes as well get the insight into the connectivity.

Find more information
with our manuals

To learn even more, you find the manuals on KeyStep Pro's Resources page:

Go to manuals for KeyStep Pro →

03 Install
Analog Lab Intro

Analog Lab Intro allows you to play and tweak 500 instrument presets from our award-winning V Collection.

Learn more about Analog Lab Intro →

To install Analog Lab Intro, use the Arturia Software Center:

  1. Download and install the Arturia Software Center. (If you already use the Software Center, skip to step 2.)

  2. Open the Arturia Software Center and look for your KeyStep Pro.

    (Your KeyStep Pro must be registered in order to show up in the Arturia Software Center. To do so, close the Arturia Software Center, connect your KeyStep Pro to your computer & launch the Arturia Software Center again.)

  3. Click on Activate next to the KeyStep Pro title to reveal the install button and install Analog Lab Intro.

If you're experiencing issues with the installation process, let us help you

04 Download
your included software from our partners

Alongside Arturia Software, we provide Ableton Live Lite 12, the industry-standard music production and recording software that allows you to create, mix and export your tracks.

Ableton Live Lite 12

One of the most popular music production, recording and performing platforms in the world, Ableton Live Lite lets you create, mix, and export your tracks.

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