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4. KEYSTEP PRO OVERVIEW
In this chapter, we'll guide you through the front and back panels and explain the functions
of all the knobs and connections on these panels. It's a reference chapter. If you're eager to
start exploring your KeyStep Pro and want to dive right in, continue to
Chapter 5
[p.51], where
you can learn how to use the sequencers and the arpeggiators. This chapter is mainly for
reference; you can return here if you need to know more about a specific function, knob,
strip, connection or menu.
4.1. Making the Connections
There are countless ways to connect the KeyStep Pro with your music-making gear. It's
impossible to cover every scenario in this guide, but here are some typical setups:
CV Gate outputs
4.1.1. ... with a Computer
The KeyStep Pro is a USB class-compliant controller, so at its most basic level it can be
connected to any computer with a USB port, through which it receives its DC power supply,
and can be used as an input device for various applications. The downloadable MIDI Control
Center software lets you choose which MIDI messages will be sent by the mod strip and
also enables you to specify global KeyStep Pro parameters.
However, the KeyStep Pro can also be used in standalone mode without a computer
connected! In this case, simply use the provided 12V DC power supply adaptor.
WARNING!: Although the KeyStep Pro might seem to work OK when you power it up with a
powerbank, we strongly advise you NOT to power it this way. The KeyStep Pro needs a lot
of current for its LEDs and analog output. Using a defective or partially charged powerbank
could damage the KeyStep Pro.
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