Arturia - KeyStep mk2 White Controller & Sequencer
KeyStep mk2 is the ultimate compact controller & sequencer for hybrid setups. With a 32-note Slimkey keyboard, generative sequencing tools and deep connectivity via CV/Gate, MIDI DIN, and USB-C - spark ideas in your DAW, pilot any synth or patch modular without breaking your flow.
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32-note Slimkey keyboard with pressure sensitivity; generative sequencing modes that evolve ideas algorithmically; dual connectivity via CV/Gate and MIDI DIN alongside USB-C; arpeggiator with multiple modes; step-sequencer with up to 64 steps per pattern.
Requires USB power or 4 AA batteries for portable use. Slim keys suit quick melodic input but may feel cramped for extended playing sessions. Benefits from pairing with a sustain pedal. Works seamlessly with Arturia software and third-party synths via MIDI/CV.
The KeyStep mk2 bridges hardware and software ecosystems without compromise, offering genuine sequencing intelligence and rock-solid build quality at an accessible price point. Essential for anyone building a hybrid setup.
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KeyStep mk2Controller & sequencer
KeyStep mk2 is the ultimate compact controller & sequencer for hybrid setups. With a 32-note Slimkey keyboard, generative sequencing tools and deep connectivity via CV/Gate, MIDI DIN, and USB-C - spark ideas in your DAW, pilot any synth or patch modular without breaking your flow.
Step intoyour next idea
KeyStep mk2 is more than keys. It’s a sequencer, arpeggiator, and musical nerve-centre that bridges hardware and software so you can compose, jam, and perform anywhere your ideas take you.
Hands-on control
Play, arpeggiate, and sequence ideas the moment they strike. KeyStep mk2’s OLED display, clickable encoder, and full RGB feedback also make every edit fast and intuitive.
Generative creativity
Capture a riff, turn it into a sequence, then transform it with mutation tools and real-time performance control. Keep inspiration flowing with features that invite constant discovery and movement.
Universal connectivity
Command modular, vintage, and modern gear alongside your DAW. CV/Gate, MIDI DIN, Sync I/O, and USB-C keep every piece of your setup talking, and in time.
Control & sequenceanything
From sketching a melody to shaping full arrangements, KeyStep mk2 keeps ideas on the move. Every touch, twist, and note responds instantly, letting you build, evolve, and perform without interruption.
- Slimkey keybed: 32 expressive keys with velocity & aftertouch.
- 16 mode arpeggiator: From simple cycles to creative melodic textures.
- Pitch & mod touch strips: Smooth bends and modulation plus live Gate/Spice/Dice sliders.
- OLED display: Clear, immediate parameter feedback and editing.
- Mutate, Spice & Dice: Instant, musical variations and controlled randomness.
- Assignable CV/Gate outputs: Four outputs for pitch, gate, and modulation to control modular gear.
- Polyphonic step sequencer: Record or program up to 64 steps of 8-note polyphony.
- Chord & Scale modes: Lock to a key and trigger full chords for harmonic flow.
- Full-size MIDI DIN + Sync I/O: Seamless DAW, hardware, and Eurorack integration.
Inspirationon command
Your workflow’s best friend, KeyStep mk2 plays like an instrument, edits like a groovebox, and invents like a modern synth. Trigger and edit patterns on the fly with an advanced sequencer and arpeggiator. Overdub notes, record automation in real time, transform grooves mid-flow, and perform without breaking tempo.
3 modestotal control
KeyStep mk2’s modes work in synergy to keep ideas evolving - capture a riff, turn it into a sequence, mutate it, and keep the momentum alive.
Sequencer mode
Create and play back polyphonic patterns. Chain, overdub, undo, mutate, automate bends/mod, and transform sequences live - great for hardware rigs and sketching ideas in your DAW.
Arpeggiator mode
Choose from 16 arp types including Poly, Walk, Pattern, and Random. Phrase Arp remaps your sequence to played notes for immediate, musical mutations.
Controller mode
With MIDI, USB, and CV, KeyStep mk2 handles it all. Use it as a central controller to sequence gear, input chords, or modulate CV synths from one compact keyboard.
Every portevery possibility
KeyStep mk2 is your universal creative interface. Patch into modular systems, control synths from past and present, and synchronize your drum machines. Ready to command any setup - live, in the studio, or on the move.
Digital & analog, unified
Full-size MIDI DIN I/O for classic hardware, USB-C for DAWs and soft-synths, and assignable CV/Gate for modular.
CV for modular minds
Four CV/Gate outs mappable to velocity, aftertouch, mod-wheel, and more. Patch lines, open filters, ping envelopes: expressive control.
Sync, sustain & convert
3.5 mm Sync In/Out for vintage gear, TRS sustain/expression input for feel, plus MIDI In → CV to play modular from external keys.
Main Features |
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32‑note Slimkey keyboard with velocity & aftertouch
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| 2 capacitive touch strips for pitch‑bend & modulation | |
| Polyphonic step sequencer: up to 64 steps, 8‑voice polyphony | |
| 16‑mode arpeggiator with generative pattern styles | |
| Mutate, Spice & Dice tools for live variation | |
| Chord & Scale modes for instant harmony | |
| OLED display with clickable encoder & RGB LED feedback | |
| 4 CV/Gate outputs (Pitch, Gate, Mod 1, Mod 2) assignable to velocity, aftertouch, mod wheel & more | |
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Full‑size MIDI DIN In/Out + 3.5 mm Sync In/Out
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| MIDI Thru support | |
| Sustain / expression pedal input (TRS) | |
| USB‑C MIDI (class‑compliant) and bus power | |
| Power switch & Kensington lock slot | |
| Low‑power operation; iPad® compatible (camera connection kit required) | |
| Software bundle: | Analog Lab Intro (500+ sounds) |
| Ableton Live Lite | |
What's in the Box |
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Box content
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KeyStep mk2 unit |
| USB-A to USB-C cable | |
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Size & weight
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Size (mm): 50 x 484 x 145 mm |
| Size (in): 1.97 x 19.06 x 5.71 in | |
| Weight (kg): 1.1 kg | |
| Weight (lb): 2.43 lb |
Arturia is a French synthesizer and music software company known for bridging hardware and software synthesis since 1999. The brand has built its reputation on creating accessible yet powerful instruments that combine classic analog synthesis with modern digital innovation, from their popular V Collection software emulations to their hardware controllers and compact synthesizers.
Arturia's products are designed around the philosophy of creative freedom and workflow efficiency, making professional-grade music production tools available to musicians of all levels. Their hardware controllers and sequencers are recognized for intuitive design, deep integration with both DAWs and modular systems, and thoughtful feature sets that prioritize hands-on control over menu diving.

