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USB Controller Keyboard

  • 37 velocity-sensitive mini keys (Slimkey) with aftertouch
  • 64-step sequencer
  • Chord and scale functionality
  • Arpeggiator
  • LED display
  • 4 freely assignable controllers
  • Transport buttons
  • Touch strips for pitch and modulation
  • RGB LED strip
  • Dimensions (W x H x D): 550 x 35 x 147 mm
  • Weight: 1.6 kg
  • Includes USB cable, anti ground loop adapter and Ableton Live Lite license (appears in customer account after registration)

Connectors:

  • 3 CV outputs: 3.5 mm mini jack
  • Clock sync input and output: 3.5 mm mini jack
  • USB
  • MIDI input and output
  • Sustain pedal input 6.3 mm jack
  • Input for external power supply (optional, not included)
  • Available since September 2020
  • Item number 502689
  • Sales Unit 1 piece(s)
  • Aftertouch Yes
  • Split Zones 0
  • Layer function No
  • Pitch Bend / Modulation Yes
  • Rotary Encoder 4
  • Fader 0
  • Pads 0
  • Display Yes
  • MIDI Interface 1x In, 1x Out
  • Sustain Pedal Connection Yes
  • USB-port Yes
  • Mains Operation Yes
  • Battery Operation No
  • Bus-Powered Yes
  • Dimensions 550 x 35 x 147
  • Weight in kg 1,6 kg
  • Special Features int. polyphone Step Sequenzer, CV/Gate Out, Arpeggiator
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Compact USB controller and sequencer

Arturia Keystep 37 USB Controller keyboard

Arturia's KeyStep 37 is a compact 37-note MIDI controller and polyphonic sequencer designed for hybrid modular, hardware, and software setups. Expanding on the original KeyStep concept, it adds five extra keys, four assignable encoders, enhanced chord functions, and harmony-aware sequencing, while operating independently of a computer when required. Its Slimkey keyboard is velocity- and aftertouch-sensitive, complemented by pitch and modulation touch strips for added expressivity. At its core lies a 64-step sequencer with eight memory slots, paired with a fully-fledged arpeggiator that moves beyond conventional up/down modes into repeatable, phrase-based sequencing. More than a simple keyboard controller, the KeyStep 37 functions as a self-contained musical sketchpad – built for generating ideas, reshaping sequences in real time, and driving hardware or software instruments intuitively.

Arturia Keystep 37 touch strips

Architecture and performance

The KeyStep 37's sequencing engine stacks up to eight notes per step across 64 steps, allowing chords and layered harmonies, while RGB LEDs above the keys provide clear visual feedback during sequencing and arpeggiation. Patterns can be programmed step by step in classic hardware style or recorded in real time, with Scale mode, transposition, swing, and loop-length adjustment available during playback. The arpeggiator builds on traditional up, down, and random modes with a dedicated Pattern mode that generates structured, repeating sequences that can be edited on the fly. Chord mode extends this approach with preset chord types, user-defined voicings, and velocity-dependent chord density, while the Strum function spreads notes over time for guitar-like articulation. Four assignable encoders control up to 16 MIDI CC parameters across four switchable banks, providing hands-on access to external hardware and software parameters.

Arturia Keystep 37 transport buttons

Designed for performers and hybrid creators

The Arturia KeyStep 37 is aimed at musicians who value playability and real-time interaction within hybrid setups. Synth players and modular users benefit from its standalone sequencing and direct CV/Gate control, while producers can use it as a hands-on companion to DAWs, grooveboxes, or hardware workstations. Its extended keyboard range and expressive keybed make it particularly suited to melodic work, chord exploration, and live pattern manipulation. Because sequences can be transposed, extended, or reshaped during playback, it supports a fluid workflow that encourages experimentation without breaking momentum. For musicians who want a self-sufficient tool for generating and developing ideas away from the screen, KeyStep 37 offers a balanced blend of keyboard performance and pattern-based composition.

Arturia Keystep 37 Slimkeys

About Arturia

Arturia's success story began with software emulations of well-known analogue synthesizers such as the Moog Minimoog, Sequential Prophet-5, and Oberheim SEM. The popular software instruments included in the V Collection are still flagship products of the French developer today. Over time, Arturia has gradually expanded its range and now also offers a host of hardware devices, ranging from synthesizers and keyboard controllers to sequencers. Since then, the former software developer has thus also become a household name in the world of analogue synthesizers and other equipment.

Connectivity and CV/Gate control

Connectivity has always been central to the KeyStep concept, allowing it to operate confidently within both computer-based and hardware-focused environments. USB provides bus power and MIDI communication with DAWs and software instruments, while an optional DC input supports standalone use. Full-size MIDI DIN In and Out sockets connect directly to external gear. Dedicated CV/Gate outputs – pitch, gate, and modulation – address modular systems and analogue synths directly, while MIDI-to-CV conversion routes external keyboards or sequencers through the unit. Analogue Sync In/Out maintains stable timing with vintage and modern equipment alike, and a sustain pedal input adds further expressive control. Whether used on its own or within a larger rig, KeyStep 37 brings software, MIDI, and CV instruments into a unified workflow.

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176 Customer ratings

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an excellent little keyboard
ivoi.iovi 18.01.2022
I bought this mostly for the size. As far as I can see there are very few compact, three octave MIDI controllers around, and most smaller controllers have those silly tiny keys whereas this has somewhere a little larger which makes playing much nicer. It is comfortable to play, with enough resistance to allow expression when used with something sensitive to velocity.

The overall build quality seems excellent and nothing stood out as wrong or odd. I have removed one star for features due to the fact that there seems to be no way to dim the LEDs behind the buttons, and I find this quite distracting and uncomfortable in darker rooms as the lights are really quite bright!
One other thing, which may be changeable via some settings that I have not been able to find, is that if used for sending pitch voltage it seems that the higher voltage cutoff is a little badly placed with the keys. If I am in the middle of the keyboard's ranger then I run out of notes when I get to the higher keys, and so if using 1v/octave synths I have to have the controller set an octave lower in order to be able to have adequate playing range. I feel like the voltage range should be set around the middle range of the controller. It's not really a problem (except for meaning I always have to have that octave- LED on when playing synths!).

Honestly I didn't really dig in to the sequencer and arpeggiator a lot as I bought this mostly for playing the keys, but from what I have explored they work perfectly well and the sequencer seems excellent.

No issues with MIDI connectivity, or really anything else that I have not already mentioned. I've had this a few weeks and overall am very happy with it as a compact controller!
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Arturia Keystep 37
Ouuz 14.02.2022
Handling : Delivered perfectly

Features : It is by far the best midi keyboard in this form factor. if you are making music with external synths or modular gear it will get you covered for sure. it has a sequence/arp that can do transposing and a lovely chord mode. Full size midi out and cv outs makes it amazing in the department of connectivity :)

Quality : Plastic upper body is sturdy and metal lower body adds weight overall great build quality. Keys feel nicely weighted and knobs are smooth

Total : After Arturia minilab mk2 this was an amazing upgrade I really love this keyboard and use it day to day
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Works great
Audiowanderer 07.04.2025
The only less good side of this keyboard is the keybed mechanism and the keys themselve. They feel cheap, the tone of the white is very cold, the plastic feel cheap too. They work but there are better keybeds like the one that korg make for their controllers
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Not for me
Bambax 03.06.2023
Good device and excellent build quality. The fact that it has an on/off switch is a nice touch.
However I dislike almost everything about it... The most annoying feature is the way all the buttons are blinking hard in your face when activated -- even the octave+/- buttons. In a dimly-lit studio this is infuriating and that's what had me eventually get rid of it.
Also, everything feels difficult. The rotary buttons are hard to move; setting up the device is not obvious; nothing quite works the way you'd expect and reading the manual is necessary.
It's not trying to be invisible, as a controller should IMHO; instead it's trying very hard to get noticed. It gets in your way.
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