Arturia KeyStep Pro Chroma Multifunctional Sequencing and Performance Controller (Metallic Gray)

Arturia KeyStep Pro Chroma Overview

Add inspiration to your next song writing and performing endeavor with the Arturia KeyStep Pro Chroma, a powerful multi-functional sequencing and performance controller that features an electrified metallic aesthetic, new customization options, and an all-new firmware. The KeyStep Pro Chroma utilizes an advanced 4-part polyphonic sequencer with a great feeling 3-ocatve velocity-sensitive keyboard with aftertouch, making it well suited for producers, musicians, and artists looking to sequence and perform musical ideas in an expressive and articulated way.

With an ever-growing collection of modular gear, analog synthesizers, drum machines and software instruments, the KeyStep Pro allows you to perform and control in perfect unison. There are four independent sequencers, controlling whatever synth, module, or drum machine you want. The sequencer features 16 patterns per track, and each pattern can be up to 64 steps long and contain 16 notes per step. Up to 16 patterns can be chained together to create a whole song or sections of a live set. What's more, the onboard scene memory takes snapshots of all the sequences within a pattern, letting you instantly switch between sets of sequences. Everything is saved to a project, which can be loaded, duplicated, tweaked, edited, and re-saved again.

There are 4 CV, Gate and Mod outputs, 8 dedicated drum Gate outputs, Clocks, MIDI in, 2 MIDI outs, a solo metronome output, sustain input to let you get expressive with your performance, and USB for easy power and DAW/softsynth control. If you like working in the box, the KeyStep Pro easily sequences and arpeggiates your virtual instruments, syncing everything with your software studio. Switch to the dedicated Control mode to control parameters in your favorite synths and effects. Gigging with the KeyStep Pro is fun and easy, with intuitive and instant access to inspiring performance features. Utilize multimode arpeggiators, randomness, an easy chord mode, and real-time recording for creating on the fly, while the crisp OLED displays and LED-illuminated controls help you see it all in the dim lights of the stage.

Special Editon Chroma

• Sleek dark casing: An alluring metallic gray gives KeyStep Pro an edgy industrial look.
• Vibrant blue LEDs: In perfect contrast to the metallic casing, bright blue LEDs illuminate your setup.
• New metallic knob caps: Shiny great-feeling knob caps to complement KeyStep Pro Chroma's new looks.
• Customizable track colors: Color-coded on the original, users can now choose from a range of colors for tracks.
• Firmware update: Bug fixes, program change functionality (letting users change presets on the instruments they're controlling), and more (also available for KeyStep Pro users).

Key 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
• 4 each CV, gate, mod outputs, plus 8 drum-trigger/gate outputs
• 1 MIDI in, 2 MIDI out, USB, Clock synchronization
• Metronome with included speaker and line output
• Sustain pedal input