With A Computer; With External Devices; With An Ipad - Arturia KEYSTEP PRO User Manual

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.

4.1.2. ... with External Devices

As shown above, you can connect the KeyStep Pro to a variety of synths, drum machines
and/or Eurorack modules.
• When connecting to a synth, use one of the two MIDI Out ports. If you need to
connect to more than two synths, you can daisy chain them: connect the KeyStep
Pro to the MIDI In of the first synth and then connect the MIDI Thru of that synth
to the MIDI In of the second synth, etc. Daisy chaining allows you to connect as
many as 16 synths to one MIDI Out.
• An increasing number of modern synths have both MIDI Ins and Analog Ins, for
example the Arturia MiniBrute 2 and MiniBrute 2S. They enable you to use a mix
of MIDI and analog connections.
• When connecting to a Drum machine such as the DrumBrute, you have two
options: MIDI Out only or a mix of MIDI and Analog Outs. The KeyStep Pro has
eight analog drum-trigger outputs (Drum Gates) that you can play with the lower
eight keys of the KeyStep Pro keyboard.
• If you have a Eurorack system, you can connect the KeyStep Pro's four Voice
outputs to various Eurorack inputs. Please refer to
how to set up these connections.
4.1.3. ...with an iPad®
Add a camera connection kit and the KeyStep Pro becomes the perfect companion for
an iPad. This enables it to be used as a controller for Arturia's iMini, iSem or iProphet
applications, for example.
If you have an iPad but don't already own those great virtual instruments, please take a
look at them on our website! They are very affordable and live up to Arturia's reputation for
accurately modelling the sound of analog synthesizers with warmth and precision.
As you can see, KeyStep Pro can be the controlling hub of some amazing systems!
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