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Arturia KeyStep 37
The controller that’s built to inspire
Overcome creative hurdles. Smash artistic barriers. Discover new musical horizons. A powerful tool that seamlessly controls your hardware and software instruments simultaneously. An exploratory device that encourages spontaneous creativity with its musical features. Surrender to the musical journey – where will KeyStep 37 take you?
37-note Slimkey keyboard
With velocity, aftertouch and real-time RGB LED indicators for a comfortable, responsive performance.
Creative sequencer and arpeggiator
Sequence up to 64-steps with 8-note polyphony and 8 pattern slots, or explore 8 modes of arpeggiation.
Supercharged Chord mode
Generate instant chord sequences that respond to your velocity, with 12 chord types, and an articulate instrument-like strum control.
Versatile connectivity
Connect to your computer, your desktop MIDI synths, or your CV & modular gear for simultaneous control over hardware and software.
Scale mode
Quantize the keyboard and never play a wrong note. Choose from 5 scales, including a user-defined scale, to set your own musical terms.
Assignable MIDI CC controls
Interact with your hardware and software with 16 assignable MIDI CC parameters across 4 switchable banks.
Connecting your musical ideas
KeyStep 37 goes beyond an easy-to-use sequencer and arpeggiator.
It’s responsive, dynamic, and expanded in every direction to encourage musical exploration. Record, perform, and experiment with a compact, accessible keybed that’s familiar and enjoyable in equal measure. Unite your hardware and software with deep connectivity, offering seamless control over your setup.
Push the boundaries of your expression with real-time MIDI CC control and LED feedback. Unlock undiscovered creative potential with the inspiring and unique Chord and Scale functions.
KeyStep 37 isn’t just a keyboard controller – it’s your new source of inspiration.
Music made interactive
KeyStep 37’s unique & enhanced Chord mode takes your single note melodies and unfinished ideas and transforms them into musical stepping stones. Choose from multiple voicings, instrument-like strum effects, and velocity settings and make your music really sing.
Map out KeyStep 37’s 3-octave keyboard range with a scale of your choice using Scale mode. Any key you play will automatically quantize to the nearest note in the chosen scale – never play a wrong note again.
Tap into the inner workings of your MIDI hardware and software with assignable 16 MIDI CC parameters across 4 switchable banks. Use the 4 new controls to tweak settings on the fly for dynamic performances.
The core of your setup
KeyStep 37 is designed to be put in control. An accessible interface, a compact design and comprehensive connectivity make it the perfect centerpiece for your rig – whatever your needs.
Hook up your synth hardware with MIDI in/out. Control your favorite VST instruments with MIDI over USB. Use CV pitch, gate and mod connections for modular integration. Analog sync in/out keeps everything in time without hassle. The best bit? Use it all at the same time.
Sound Corner
Six Strums
A melodic breakbeat track making extensive use of the chord, and arpeggiator features to control sounds from Pigments and OBXa-V.
Drexciyan Windmills
A techno track exploring the combinations of the arpeggiator, the sequencer, and the strum/type settings of the chord, with sounds coming from the ARP 2600 V3.
Less Than One
Space ambient track layering chords, an odd-length sequence, and a strummed lead.
KeyStep range comparison
Whether you’re looking for ease of use, creativity or absolute control, the KeyStep range delivers. Explore the features of the different models and find the right one for your needs.
KEYSTEP | KEYSTEP 37 | KEYSTEP Pro | |
---|---|---|---|
Number of keys | 32 | 37 | 37 |
Keybed | Slimkeys | Slimkeys | Slimkeys |
Velocity | Yes | Yes | Yes |
AfterTouch | Yes | Yes | Yes |
Keybed LED feedback | No | Yes | Yes |
Built-in sequencer tracks | 1 | 1 | 4 |
Sequencer Polyphony | 8 | 8 | 16 |
Sequencer pattern slots per tracks | 8 | 8 | 16 |
Sequencer playing modes | 1 | 1 | 3 |
Drum sequencer | No | No | Yes |
Pattern chaining | No | No | Yes |
Built-in arpeggiator | Yes | Yes | Yes |
Arpeggiator modes | 8 | 8 | 7 |
Arpeggiator Octave range | 5 +/- 3 octaves | 5 +/- 3 octaves | 5 |
Scale quantize | No | Yes | Yes |
Chord Mode | Yes | Yes | Yes |
Chord Strum/Velocity feature | No | Yes | No |
MIDI CC control | No | Yes | Yes |
MIDI CC automation | No | No | 4 |
Display | LED | OLED | |
Metronome | No | No | Yes |
Project save | No | No | Yes |
MIDI I/O | 1 In 1 Out |
1 In 1 Out |
1 In 2 Outs |
MIDI over USB | Yes | Yes | Yes |
CV outputs | 3 | 3 | 12 |
Drum gate outputs | 8 | ||
Clock Sync I/O | Yes | Yes | Yes |
Sustain pedal input | Yes | Yes | Yes |
Box contents
- KeyStep 37 unit
- Anti-ground loop adapter
- USB cable
Size & weight
- Instrument size : 21.7 x 5.78 x 1.38 inches (550 x 147 x 35mm)
- Instrument weight : 3.5 lbs. (1.6 Kg)
Main Features
- Slimkey keybed with velocity and aftertouch
- RGB LEDs on each key for instant feedback on your sequence, arp, scale
- Arpeggiator mode: Up, Down, Inclusive, Exclusive, Random, Walk, Pattern and Order
- Sequencer mode: 8 polyphonic step-sequences with Rest, Tie, and Legato note entry
- Rate control and tap tempo: REC, PLAY, and STOP buttons for performance control over the sequencer and arpeggiator
- Sustain HOLD button
- Sustain pedal jack
- Advanced Chord mode with pre-defined or user Chords and strumming capability
- SHIFT button selection : MIDI Channel selection, Gate length, Swing, Sequence Edit, Scale quantization, CC Bank selection
- DC power jack for standalone operation
- USB MIDI and MIDI in/out ports
- Sync i/o ports
- Sync source switch : Internal, USB, MIDI, Clock
- CV/Gate outputs with configurable pitch, gate and Modulation formats.
- Capacitive pitch bend and mod wheel strips
- Each sequence can have 64 steps with 8 notes of polyphony