KeyStep Pro

Polyphonic sequencing controller keyboard.

Unparalleled sequencing and arpeggiation power in a compact, desktop friendly form. KeyStep Pro lets you connect all your vintage hardware, modular gear, and software instruments together to supercharge your creativity.

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An all-in-one
performance controller

Take full control of your modular rigs, outboard synths, and software studio all at the same time.

KeyStep Pro removes every barrier between you and the music you want to create, making every performance a breeze.

  • 3-octave keyboard with velocity and aftertouch
  • 4 independent polyphonic sequencer tracks
  • 24-part integrated drum sequencer
  • Unparalleled MIDI, CV, and USB connectivity
  • Crisp OLED display and LED-illuminated controls

Your sound,
one step at a time

KeyStep Pro lets you craft sequences, songs, and entire setlists in real-time, with immediate hands-on access to every aspect of your performance.

Laptop or DAWless, producer or keyboardist, you can build your own sound at every level, from punching in individual drum tracks to shifting the key of every instrument at once.

Tracks

4 independent polyphonic sequencers, controlling whatever synth, module, or drum machine you want.

Patterns

16 patterns per track. Each sequencer pattern can be up to 64 steps long, and contain 16 notes per step.

Chains

Link up to 16 patterns together to create whole songs or sections of your set.

Scenes

Snapshots of all the sequences within a pattern, letting you instantly switch between sets of sequences.

Projects

Everything in one place. Load, duplicate, tweak, edit, and save for later in its onboard memory.

Unite your
gear

Connect every part of your setup

Your ever-growing collection of Eurorack modules, analog synths, and VST instruments can finally perform in sync, thanks to the unmatched connectivity KeyStep Pro has to offer.

Make the most of 4 CV, Gate and Mod outputs, 8 dedicated drum Gate outputs, Clocks, MIDI in, 2 MIDI outputs, a solo metronome output, sustain pedal input, and USB for easy power and DAW/softsynth control.

Control hardware, software & DAW
at the same time

Looking for the best modular sequencer?

How about a MIDI controller for Ableton? Or a live performance keyboard that can sync all of your favorite synths to a DAW click track? KeyStep Pro's extensive list of controls, connections, and creative functions are designed to tick every box - let's take a closer look:

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PressClippings

  • MusicTech

    On KeyStep Pro

    “It does everything you'd want it to, in an accessible way. We have an enormously enjoyable time with KeyStep Pro.”

  • Future Music

    On KeyStep Pro

    “For melodic sequencing duties and flexible hardware control, this is one of the best devices on the market.”

  • Engadget

    On KeyStep Pro

    “Arturia's KeyStep Pro is a near-perfect MIDI controller for hardware synths The playability of the KeyStep and sequencing power of the BeatStep Pro in one affordable package.”

Premium software
included

Keystep Pro comes with a selection of industry-standard creative software to get your musical ideas flowing, so you can start exploring right out the box.

Analog Lab Intro

Ableton Live Lite

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What’s in the box

Box content

  • KeyStep Pro unit
  • Registration card
  • Quick Start
  • USB cable
  • Power supply

Instrument dimensions

  • size: 23.2 x 8.2 x 1.5 inches (589 x 208 x 38mm)
  • weight: 5.9lbs (2.7kg)

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