[ad_1] A lot of people love the original KeyStep for its capable but easy-to-use sequencer. Arturia’s latest controller takes a don’t fix it if it ain’t broke approach to that aspect of the KeyStep’s design. Like its sibling, the KeyStep 37 is a 64-step sequencer with eight-note polyphony per step. It gives you eight slots […]
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KeyStep Pro Review: A near-perfect MIDI controller for hardware synth fans
[ad_1] It’s also worth noting that there are a lot of shift functions on this keyboard. Most of them are clearly labeled and self-explanatory, but it will take a while to commit them to muscle memory. All but one of the 37 keys has a shift function. As do most of the buttons. The most […]
Arturia’s MicoFreak gets a vocoder mode and limited-edition makeover
[ad_1] Arturia is celebrating this major update by also releasing a new limited edition white MicroFreak packaged with a gooseneck microphone. I’ve got to say, the new look is pretty spectacular. The orange and gold accents of the circuit board keybed and knobs really pop against the white. And the swan graphic inlay is lovely. […]
The best deals we found this week: MacBook Air, TCL Roku TVs and more
[ad_1] Buy MacBook Air at Amazon – $899 Buy MacBook Air at B&H – $899 MacBook Pro Dana Wollman / Engadget The MacBook Pro is better suited for those that need their laptop to be a true workhorse and you can still grab a couple of the latest models while they’re discounted at Amazon. The […]
A bunch of Arturia’s music software is on sale for half off
[ad_1] Arturia has built a solid reputation on its reasonably-priced synths, keyboards and virtual studio tech (VST), and we regularly include Arturia products in our roundups of the best home music gear. So a deal on Arturia’s software would be good news any day, but these discounts could be especially useful given the current global […]
After Math: What to spend your stimulus check on
[ad_1] Arturia Still have a third of your stimulus check burning a hole in your pocket along with a burning desire to make your neighbors’ quarantines just a little bit worse? Then the KeyStep Pro is the MIDI controller for you. Go ahead, let your synth flag fly and “entertain” the entire neighborhood! Engadget Best […]
Arutria’s KeyStep Pro MIDI controller is out now for $399
[ad_1] 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 USB and 5-pin MIDI connectivity. Just a few hundred dollars should get beginners and hobbyists everything they need to perform […]
A beginners guide to buying a synth
[ad_1] Before you buy a synth Let me begin by suggesting that if you’re just looking to explore and see if synthesizers are for you, get some free soft synths and a MIDI controller. It’ll be cheaper and let you try out different styles of synthesis before you go out and drop a bunch of […]
KeyStep Pro aims to be the MIDI command center of your home studio
[ad_1] The KeyStep Pro has 37 key velocity sensitive keyboard with aftertouch. But, what’s really important is that you can use those keys to play through riffs, melodies and chord progressions and save them to the polyphonic sequencer. There’s four independent sequencers on board, each of which can hold 16 patterns, up to 64 steps […]
The best portable (and affordable) USB MIDI controllers
[ad_1] But before we get to the nitty-gritty, let’s be clear about what we’re looking at here. For one, we’re only considering keyboard-style controllers. While pads are a bonus, we’ll be ignoring pad-only controllers like the Novation Launchpad. (They’re a different beast.) We’re also focused on USB-MIDI controllers. My reasoning: I assume most of you […]