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USER’S MANUAL

PROGRAMMING:Sebastien ColinOlivier DelhommeINDUSTRIALIZATION:Nicolas DuboisMANUAL:Randy LeeSebastien RochardDESIGN:Glen DarceyMorgan PerrierAxel Hartmann ARTURIA SA – 2016 – All rights reserved.11 Chemin de la Dhuy38240 MeylanFRANCEhttp://www.arturia.comInformation contained in this manual is subject to change without notice and does not represent a commitmenton the part of Arturia. The software described in this manual is provided under the terms of a licenseagreement or non-disclosure agreement. The software license agreement specifies the terms and conditions forits lawful use. No part of this manual may be reproduced or transmitted in any form or by any purpose otherthan purchaser’s personal use, without the express written permission of ARTURIA S.A.All other products, logos or company names quoted in this manual are trademarks or registered trademarks oftheir respective owners.March 2016 edition2ARTURIA – KeyStep – USER’S MANUAL

Thank you for purchasing the Arturia KeyStep!This manual covers the features and operation of Arturia’s KeyStep, a full-featured USBMIDI keyboard controller complete with a polyphonic sequencer, arpeggiator, a robustset of MIDI and C/V connections, and outfitted with our new Slimkey keyboard formaximum playability in the minimum space.In this package you will find:One KeyStep controller, with a serial number and unlock code on the bottom. Youwill need this information in order to register your KeyStep.One USB Micro B / Type A cableThe Quick Start Guide for KeyStep.Also included in the purchase of your KeyStep is a free installation of Ableton Live Lite, aremarkably full-featured recording / sequencing application. The license number will beprovided to you when you register your KeyStep on the Arturia website. Then you candownload the installation file from ableton.com/live-lite.Be sure to register your KeyStep as soon as possible! There is a sticker on thebottom panel that contains the serial number of your unit and an unlock code. Theseare required during the online registration process. You may want to record theseelsewhere or take a photo of the sticker in case it becomes damaged.Registering your KeyStep provides the following benefits: A product license key for your installation of Ableton Live Lite [see note below] Access to the KeyStep user manual and the latest version of the MIDI ControlCenter software Special offers restricted to KeyStep owners.You can download the installation file from ableton.com/live-lite.ARTURIA – KeyStep – USER’S MANUAL3

Special Message SectionSPECIFICATIONS SUBJECT TO CHANGE:The information contained in this manual is believed to be correct at the time of printing.However, Arturia reserves the right to change or modify any of the specifications withoutnotice or obligation to update the hardware that has been purchased.IMPORTANT:The product and its software, when used in combination with an amplifier, headphonesor speakers, may be able to produce sound levels that could cause permanent hearingloss. DO NOT operate for long periods of time at a high level or at a level that isuncomfortable.If you encounter any hearing loss or ringing in the ears, you should consult anaudiologist.NOTICE:Service charges incurred due to a lack of knowledge relating to how a function or featureworks (when the product is operating as designed) are not covered by themanufacturer’s warranty, and are therefore the owner's responsibility. Please study thismanual carefully and consult your dealer before requesting service.PRECAUTIONS INCLUDE, BUT ARE NOT LIMITED TO, THE FOLLOWING:1. Read and understand all the instructions.2. Always follow the instructions on the instrument.3. Before cleaning the instrument, always remove the USB cable. When cleaning,use a soft and dry cloth. Do not use gasoline, alcohol, acetone, turpentine or anyother organic solutions; do not use a liquid cleaner, spray or cloth that's too wet.4. Do not use the instrument near water or moisture, such as a bathtub, sink,swimming pool or similar place.5. Do not place the instrument in an unstable position where it might accidentallyfall over.6. Do not place heavy objects on the instrument. Do not block openings or vents ofthe instrument; these locations are used for air circulation to prevent theinstrument from overheating. Do not place the instrument near a heat vent atany location with poor air circulation.7. Do not open or insert anything into the instrument that may cause a fire orelectrical shock.8. Do not spill any kind of liquid onto the instrument.9. Always take the instrument to a qualified service center. You will invalidate yourwarranty if you open and remove the cover, and improper assembly may causeelectrical shock or other malfunctions.10. Do not use the instrument with thunder and lightning present; otherwise it maycause long distance electrical shock.11. Do not expose the instrument to hot sunlight.12. Do not use the instrument when there is a gas leak nearby.13. Arturia is not responsible for any damage or data loss caused by improperoperation of the instrument.4ARTURIA – KeyStep – USER’S MANUAL

Table of Contents1INTRODUCTION . 92KEYSTEP OVERVIEW. 102.1MAKING THE CONNECTIONS . 102.1.1 with a Computer. 102.1.2 with external devices . 102.1.2.12.1.2.22.1.2.3CV/Mod/Gate . 11MIDI devices . 11Clock sources/destinations . 112.1.3 with an iPad . 112.2FRONT PANEL OVERVIEW . 122.2.1Sequencer / arpeggiator. 122.2.1.12.2.1.22.2.1.32.2.1.42.2.22.2.32.2.3.1Seq / Arp toggle switch . 13Seq / Arp modes . 13Time Division. 13Rate . 13Tap Tempo / Rest / Tie . 13Transport section. 13All Notes Off . 142.2.4Hold / Chord button. 142.2.5Shift button . 142.2.6Oct -/ , Transpose, Kbd Play . 142.2.7Pitch / Mod touch strips . 152.3REAR PANEL OVERVIEW . 152.3.1USB/DC IN. 152.3.29V DC IN (with optional adapter) . 152.3.3Pitch/Gate/Mod outputs . 152.3.4Sustain pedal input . 162.3.5Sync input/output . 162.3.6MIDI input/output. 162.3.7Sync source selector switches. 162.3.8Kensington lock port . 163BASIC OPERATIONS . 173.1PLUG AND PLAY . 173.1.1Slimkey keyboard. 173.1.2Keyboard MIDI channel . 173.1.3Pitch / Mod touch strips . 173.1.3.13.1.3.2The Pitch strip . 17The Mod strip . 173.1.4Hold button . 173.1.5Sustain pedal . 183.1.6Oct - / Oct . 183.1.7Factory reset . 183.2SELECT AND PLAY A SEQUENCE . 183.2.1Seq / Arp toggle switch . 183.2.2Seq / Arp Mode encoder. 183.2.3Transport section. 193.2.4Set the tempo . 193.2.5Time Division . 193.3USING THE ARPEGGIATOR. 193.3.1Seq / Arp toggle switch . 193.3.2Seq / Arp Mode encoder. 193.3.3Transport section. 193.3.4Set the tempo . 203.3.5Time Division . 203.3.6Hold button . 204SHIFT FUNCTIONS . 21ARTURIA – KeyStep – USER’S MANUAL5

4.1CHORD MODE . 214.1.1Chords and the sequencer . 214.1.1.14.1.1.2Seq Recording and Chord mode . 22Seq playback and Chord mode . 224.1.2Chords and the arpeggiator . 224.2KEYBOARD MIDI CHANNEL . 224.3SEQ / ARP PLAYBACK FUNCTIONS . 234.3.1Gate . 234.3.2Swing . 234.3.3Transpose / Kbd Play. 244.3.3.14.3.3.2Transpose . 24Keyboard Play . 244.3.4Skip selections: Seq / Arp . 244.3.5Skip selections: Time Division. 244.3.6Restart Seq / Arp from beginning . 254.4SHIFT FUNCTION CHART . 255CREATING SEQUENCES . 265.1WHAT’S A STEP SEQUENCER? . 265.2CREATING A SEQUENCE . 265.2.1Step-time recording . .2.2.45.2.35.2.3.1Entering rests. 27Tie notes. 28Legato notes . 28Real-time record/replace . 29Replacing notes . 29Restart . 30Time Div and recording . 30Time Div and Rate. 30What does it record?. 30A note about velocity . 305.2.4What it does not record . 315.3MODIFYING A SEQUENCE. 315.3.1Append . 315.3.2Clear Last . 325.4SAVING SEQUENCES . 326THE ARPEGGIATOR . 336.1WHAT’S AN ARPEGGIATOR? . 336.2ARPEGGIATOR FEATURES . 336.3ARPEGGIATOR MODES . 346.3.1Start the arpeggiator. 346.3.2Arp mode: Up . 346.3.3Arp mode: Down . 346.3.4Arp mode: Inclusive . 346.3.5Arp Mode: Exclusive. 356.3.6Arp Mode: Random . 356.3.7Arp Mode: Order . 356.3.8Arp Mode: Up x2 . 356.3.9Arp Mode: Down x2. 366.4BUILD A MULTI-OCTAVE ARPEGGIO . 366.4.1Add up to 32 notes . 366.5PAUSING AN ARPEGGIO . 377SYNCHRONIZATION. 387.1AS MASTER . 387.2AS SLAVE . 387.2.1Sync In/Out types . 397.2.2Clock connectors . 398CV/GATE/MOD FUNCTIONS . 406ARTURIA – KeyStep – USER’S MANUAL

8.1PITCH AND GATE SIGNALS . 408.1.1How do Pitch and Gate work? . 408.1.2Can my DAW send CV/Gate signals? . 408.2MODULATION (MOD) OUTPUT . 418.2.1How does the Mod output work? . 418.2.2Can my DAW control the Mod output? . 418.3ROUTING THE SIGNALS . 418.4CV/GATE/MOD SPECIFICATIONS. 419MIDI CONTROL CENTER BASICS . 439.19.29.39.49.510SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS. 43INSTALLATION AND LOCATION . 43CONNECTION . 43BACK UP YOUR SEQUENCES . 44WHERE TO FIND THE MANUAL . 44USING MIDI CONTROL CENTER . 4510.1 THE SYNC OPTION. 4510.1.1 Sync operations . 4510.1.2 Non-sync operations . 4510.2 DEVICE PROJECTS . 4610.2.1 The Working Project . 4610.2.1.110.2.1.2Live editing . 46Drag and drop. 4610.3 PROJECT BROWSER . 4710.3.1 Building a library . 4710.3.2 Revise a Template . 4810.3.2.110.3.2.210.3.310.3.3.110.3.3.2While synced . 48Not synced . 48Send one sequence to KeyStep. 49When synced . 49When not synced . 4910.4 STORE TO/RECALL FROM . 5010.4.1 The ‘Store To’ button . 5010.4.2 Recall edited sequences from KeyStep . 5110.4.3 Save, Delete, Import/Export, etc. . 5110.5 IMPORT/EXPORT DEVICE SETTINGS . 5110.5.1 Export Device Settings . 5110.5.2 Import Device Settings . 5210.6 EDITING BASICS . 5210.6.1 Data entry . 5210.6.2 Selecting the tabs . 5210.6.3 Seq tab . 5310.6.4 Device Settings tab . 5310.7 SEQUENCE WINDOW . 5310.7.1 Navigation. .6Scroll . 54Zoom . 54Per-sequence parameters . 54Seq Length . 55Seq Swing % . 55Seq Gate length . 56Sequence events . 56Enter/delete notes . 56Move notes. 56Copy/paste notes. 57Note velocity . 57Change the Gate time. 57Tie a note . 5810.8 SEQUENCE MANAGEMENT . 5810.8.1 Copy a Seq tab to another Seq tab. 5810

Also included in the purchase of your KeyStep is a free installation of Ableton Live Lite, a remarkably full-featured recording / sequencing application. The license number will be provided to you when you register your KeyStep on the Arturia webs