Arturia KeyStep 37 MIDI keyboard

‌KeyStep 37

Creative idea generator

A controller, evolved. KeyStep 37 combines a flexible 37-note keyboard with intuitive sequencing, instant chord generation and creative real-time MIDI controls that let you discover and interact with music like never before.

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.

More is more

The same velocity-sensitive 37-note keybed as the KeyStep Pro, complete with aftertouch and RGB LED feedback. A lightweight and compact keyboard that offers full and familiar creative flexibility, whatever your style or ability.

At the center of KeyStep 37’s interface we’ve added 4 new control knobs with a screen, giving you instant access to inspiring new expressive tools and MIDI tweaking - total control.

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.

Ableton live lite included

An introduction to one of the most intuitive, popular production platforms around

Included is a free copy of Ableton Live Lite, an accessible music-making suite for your Mac or PC. Register KeyStep 37 for your free download and get creative right out the box - let the music flow freely.

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

Size & weight

• Instrument size: 550 x 147 x 35mm
  
• Instrument weight: 1.6 kg

Package includes:

• Arturia KeyStep 37 x1
  
• Anti-ground loop adapter x1
  
• USB cable x1