Arturia have announced a much requested and anticipated product, the KeyStep Pro CV/MIDI controller and sequencer, adding an enormous array of features and additional connectivity to their original 2016 KeyStep. It joins Arturia’s ‘Step’ product line among the BeatStep (2014) and BeatStep Pro (2015).
The KeyStep Pro features an astonishing total of 22 CV outputs 4 voices each consisting of Pitch, Gate and Mod, 8 x Drum Gate outputs, a Clock output and a Clock Reset output. Next to all that is MIDI in and 2 x MIDI outputs. It’s worth noting these are full size traditional MIDI jacks.
arturia.com/products/hybrid-synths/keystep-pro/overview
Arturia has also announced an 88-note version of their KeyLab Essential range which sits alongside their 49 and 61 Key models, with the 88-key featuring an all-new semi-weighted waterfall keybed. It’s also got 8 performance pads, 9 pots and sliders, Pitch-bend and modulation wheels plus twin-line LCD display for DAW/Analogue Lab integration.
arturia.com/products/hybrid-synths/keylab-essential-88/overview