Arturia Keystep MK2 - Secondhand

Full Description

Expressive play in a compact form

The 32-note Slimkey keyboard provides a responsive and natural playing experience while remaining small enough for tight setups. Each key senses both velocity and aftertouch, allowing subtle control of dynamics and modulation.

Chord and Scale modes simplify harmony building, while pitch and mod strips add smooth performance gestures. The shallow profile ensures the controller sits comfortably among other studio or live equipment without taking unnecessary space.

Create and evolve musical ideas

The Keystep MK2 acts as both a controller and an idea generator. Its step sequencer supports real-time or step-time recording with rests, ties, and multiple voices per step. Patterns can be chained into longer sections or instantly reshaped using the Mutate feature, which produces new variations from existing material. The built-in arpeggiator provides sixteen creative modes, allowing continuous experimentation and spontaneous melodic development.

Seamless hardware and software integration

Comprehensive connectivity allows the Keystep MK2 to act as the centre of any setup. USB-C provides MIDI and power in one connection, while standard MIDI DIN and Sync I/O handle drum machines or vintage instruments.

Four CV outputs (Pitch, Gate, Mod 1, and Mod 2)are freely assignable for controlling modular or analogue gear with precision. The sustain and expression pedal inputs add another layer of control for expressive performances.

Portable and performance ready

Designed for flexibility, the Keystep MK2 combines portability with professional control. The bright OLED display and tactile encoder make adjustments quick and intuitive, while performance sliders and transport buttons offer smooth on-the-fly operation.

Its lightweight, durable build makes it suitable for both stage and studio use. With its intuitive layout and broad feature set, the Keystep MK2 delivers professional-grade control in a compact, travel-friendly design.

Features

• 32-note Slimkey keyboard with velocity sensitivity and aftertouch for expressive play
• Polyphonic step sequencer supports up to 64 steps, pattern chaining, and real-time or step recording
• 16 arpeggiator modes including generative and experimental styles for creative exploration
• Mutate function reshapes sequences and arpeggios with randomized melodic or rhythmic variations
• Chord and scale modes simplify complex harmonies and keep melodies in key
• Capacitive pitch and mod strips with real-time sliders for gate, spice, and dice control
• Assignable CV outputs for pitch, gate, mod 1, and mod 2, compatible with modular gear
• OLED screen and push encoder provide intuitive navigation and editing
• USB-C for power and MIDI connectivity, class-compliant for easy DAW integration
• Full-size MIDI DIN In/Out and 3.5mm Sync I/O for hardware and clock sync
• TRS input supports sustain or expression pedals for expanded control
• Slim, portable design with a shallow profile optimized for desktop or live setups
• Includes Analog Lab Intro and Ableton Live Lite software for immediate music creation

Specifications

• Size: 19.1 X 5.7 X 2.0 In
• Weight: 2.4 Lb
• Code: 430301