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5. MAKING TRACKS
In this chapter, we'll have a look at the process of creating (drum) sequences and arpeggios.
What's the use of having tracks if you have nothing to fill them with?
5.1. Sequencer / Arpeggiator (or Drum) Tracks
The KeyStep Pro has four Tracks, each with its own independent Sequencer or Arpeggiator.
Track 1
Track 2
Track 3
Track 4
Each track has a pair of buttons called Seq/Arp (or Seq/Drum on Track 1). These buttons
let you set the functionality for their associated track. The currently selected option is
illuminated and only one mode can be active at a time.
5.2. The Three Arpeggiators
One of the unique features of the Keystep Pro is that has three (!) arpeggiators. What
makes it even more unique is that these arpeggiators can run in different scales and time
signatures simultaneously.
5.2.1. What is an Arpeggiator?
An Arpeggiator breaks up a chord into individual notes: hold a chord on the keyboard press
play and the arpeggiator will play them back one by one. You can keep adding notes to the
arpeggio, holding down more keys will add them to the arpeggio. If you happen to have
16 fingers you can use all of them to create a maximum length arpeggio. A better way to
extend arpeggios is to make use of the hold key. We'll explain this in the next section
To activate the Arpeggiator, select a track with an Arpeggiator, press the Arp button to select
it. It lights up in white to show it's active in Arpeggio mode. Now hold a chord and press Play
to start your arpeggio.
Arturia - User Manual Keystep Pro - Making Tracks
Sequencer
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Arpeggiator
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Yes
Yes
Yes
Drum Sequencer
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No
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