For hardware synth and drum machine enthusiasts, there are two controllers that stand above most of the competition: Arturia’s KeyStep and BeatStep Pro. Their combination of USB, MIDI and control ...

Since the original Beatstep’s arrival in 2014, Arturia’s Step range of hybrid MIDI and CV devices have been a popular choice with live musicians. Released in 2020, the KeyStep Pro, like its BeatStep ...

MIDI controllers -- which let you trigger sounds from your computer or outboard gear -- are usually standard fare: three or four octaves of keys, pitch and modulation wheels, maybe some drum pads and ...

The latest 'Step device pairs a 37-key controller with a four-track polyphonic sequencer When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission. Here’s how it works. NAMM ...