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Keyboards and Midi Controllers

Arturia KeyStep mk2

Name: Arturia KeyStep mk2
Brand: Arturia
Price: 109.00 GBP
Availability: InStock

Brand: Arturia

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Step into your next idea

KeyStep mk2 is the ultimate compact controller & sequencer for DAWless workflows or hybrid setups. It keeps the core essence of the range - powerful, playful & connectivity-first - while evolving it in ways that matter most.

It serves as a catalyst for creative ideas, uniting generative tools, intuitive control, and performance-ready sequencing in a modern design.

KeyStep mk2 is a one-of-a-kind ideas machine with no computer or software required to unlock its full creative potential.

Arturia KeyStep mk2 designed for two main users:

Synth & Modular Musicians needing keys and connectivity in a compact controller.
Bedroom Producers wanting powerful and creative functionality that fits their workspace.

When you “need keys,” the focus isn’t on the keys themselves — KeyStep enhances another product. It’s the bridge that keeps your setup tight, connected, and creative.

KeyStep mk2 builds upon the original with new generative tools like Mutate, a clearer OLED interface, extended connectivity, a more powerful sequencer and arpeggiator and a refreshed design

_32-key slim keybed with velocity and aftertouch
Comfortable and compact, with expressive control.

_Built-in OLED screen and clickable encoder
All editing now directly accessible from the hardware.

_CV/Gate, MIDI In/Out, USB-C, Sync I/O
Full compatibility with modular, DAW, and hardware synth environments.

_Sequencer with pattern chaining and unquantized recording
From live feel to locked grooves, edit or evolve your ideas.

_Arpeggiator with 16 modes and generative pattern engine
Melodic tools for inspiration beyond classic arp types.

_Mutate, Spice, Phrase Arpeggiator
Transform sequences instantly without stopping the music.

_Scale and Chord Modes
Stay musical, create harmonies, or keep it experimental.

Arturia KeyStep mk2 Back Panel

Power switch (New)
USB-C (New)
MIDI In & Out
Sync I/O
Pedal input
CV Pitch, Gate, Mod 1, Mod 2
Kensington lock

Arturia KeyStep mk2 Front Panel

32 slim keys (velocity + aftertouch)
Pitch bend + mod strips
Mode buttons: Off, Seq, Arp
Mutate button
Screen + clickable encoder
Tap Tempo + Transport
RGB LEDs

The Arturia KeyStep mk2 is the evolution of the world’s most popular portable sequencer. Designed for musicians who need a bridge between their DAW, modular rack, and vintage hardware, the mk2 combines a professional-feeling 37-note keybed with an intuitive 64-step sequencer. It’s not just a controller; it’s the brain of your entire studio.

Arturia KeyStep mk2 Included software

Analog Lab Intro

Ableton Live Lite

FAQs

Q: What is the main difference between this and the original KeyStep?

A: The mk2 is a major upgrade. It introduces a crisp OLED display for precise setting changes, a second assignable CV Modulation output, and generative "Mutate" and "Spice" tools to inject fresh variations into your sequences instantly.

Q: Can the touch strips be mapped to different parameters?

A: Yes. Using the OLED screen or MIDI Control Center, you can assign the touch strips to control anything from filter cutoff to effect depth on your connected hardware or software synths.

Specifications

Keybed: 32 slim keys with velocity sensitivity and monophonic aftertouch.

Sequencer Tracks: 1 monophonic/polyphonic track with 64 steps and 8-voice polyphony per step.

Memory: 64 patterns (4 banks of 16), with pattern chaining for full song construction.

Arpeggiator: 16 modes (including Phrase Arp and generative styles) across 5 octaves.

Connectivity: * USB-C: For power and MIDI data (replaces Micro-USB).

MIDI: Full-size 5-pin DIN In and Out.

Analog CV: 4 x 3.5mm outputs (Pitch, Gate, Mod 1, Mod 2). Mod outputs are assignable to velocity, aftertouch, or strips.

Sync: 3.5mm Sync In and Out.

Pedal: 1/4" TRS input for Sustain or Expression.

Power: USB-C bus powered with a physical Power On/Off switch.

Features

OLED Display & Push Encoder: No more "hidden" settings—edit sequences, scales, and MIDI CCs directly on the hardware without the MIDI Control Center software.

Generative Performance Tools: Dedicated Mutate, Spice, and Dice functions to instantly transform sequences into fresh melodic ideas.

Pattern Chaining: Chain up to 16 patterns together to build longer arrangements live.

Chord & Scale Modes: Includes the "Strum" chord feature and the "Scale" lock (chromatic, major, minor, blues, or user-defined) to ensure you stay in key.

Touch-Sensitive Controls: Capacitive pitch and modulation strips, plus new live-action sliders for Gate length and Spice/Dice randomization.

Unquantized Recording: Record your sequences with "real-feel" timing or snap them to the grid with the built-in quantize function.

Undo/Redo: A dedicated Undo button for quick corrections during live performance or recording.

Returns & Refunds

If you decide a product is not suitable within 14 days of delivery, you can return it to us for a replacement or refund. Returns must be unused and in their original, undamaged packaging.

Some items are excluded from our money back guarantee:
- Computer software that has been unsealed or registered
- Any item that comes directly into contact with the nose, ears or mouth

To arrange a return, just contact our customer service via our customer support form.