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. Inspiration in the journey Enjoy spontaneous MIDI CC control over the parameters of your desktop synths, animate your favorite VST instruments with strummed chord patterns, and sketch freely with your modular setup while staying perfectly in key. Enjoy the unexpected. Chord mode Transform a single-note melody into a chord sequence at the touch of a button. Use the 4 new controls to choose from 12 chord voicings, including a user-defined chord, for distinct harmonic flavours. MIDI CC control Use the expanded control panel to interact with your MIDI hardware and software in real-time. Tweak up to 16 assignable MIDI CC parameters across 4 switchable colour-coded banks. Easily assign your own CC values to each bank using the panel itself, or via the free MIDI Control Center software. Personalise the way KeyStep 37 communicates with your desktop synths, modular gear and VST instruments Scale mode However you choose to explore with KeyStep 37, you’ll never go out of key. Activate scale mode to quantize any notes you play to a scale of your choice. Choose from chromatic (default), major, minor, blues, or a user-defined scale. Use with the sequencer or arpeggiator to freely sketch, compose or improvise ideas in perfect harmony. 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 Specifications 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
