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Latest revision as of 22:02, 15 July 2023
Main features:
- keyboard
- velocity
- channel aftertouch (when you press the bed harder), e.g. useful as modulation parameter
- sequencer
- can be used polyphonically
- arpeggiator, which can combine
buttons and knobs
Mode switch
- Seq(uencer) allow you to record and play sequences
- Arp(eggiator)
Seq/Arp knob
- In Seq, it switches between eight sequences
- In Arp, it switches the type of arpeggiation
- you can skip selecting inbetweens by holding shift while you change
Time div knob
- how it reacts, rhythmically, to the beat clock
- you can skip selecting inbetweens by holding shift while you change
Rate knob
- speed of internal clock (does nothing if another sync method is selected)
In sequencer mode
Seq/Arp knob switches between eight stored sequences,
- each of which can have up to 64 notes/chords.
- You'd use notes towrds modular, but can use chords towards MIDI.
- 'Tap tempo' adds rests, or ties together notes
Tap Rest/Tie button
- (When not recording?) Alters internal beat clock (if used)
- (In sequencer mode?)
Record button
Stop button
Play/Pause button
- in Seq mode: whether to run the sequencer
- in Arp mode: whether to run the sequener (if off, allows free play)
Hold
MIDI IN/OUT can be set to THRU mode, basically meaning you can use the keystep as a midi interface for one DIN-midi source (verify)
The sequencer
Sequencer can have 64 steps, and each step can be polyphonic up to 8 notes. (note this is useful only for MIDI output, not for CV)
The arpeggiator
You can arpeggiate up to 32 notes
Hold mode
Chord mode
Press and hold Shift-Hold, and keep holding them while you play the notes you want to combine (together or in sequence), then let go.
Now this chord will be emitted when you press keys (anchored at the lowest note of the chord)
This will wipe any previous chord. Not pressing any keys will return to single-note mode.
Active chord mode is indicated
Chord mode applies to bot Seq mode and Arp mode. Though n Seq mode, keep in mind it counts towards the polyphony.
Transpose mode
Kbd play mode
You play over the playing sequence, rather than alter it.
http://downloads.arturia.com/products/keystep/manual/KeyStep_Manual_1_0_0_EN.pdf