Why the Arturia KeyStep sequencer is amazing

Here's a long overdue video-based-love letter/demo on why I think the Keystep is one of the most danged inspiring, most musical products I've tried in years.

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Gear used in the video:

• Arturia Keystep x 2 (There’s a number of features not shown in this to be clear, for example you can change gate lengths in real time, and when I’m doing the KBD Play bit - noodling on top of a playing sequence - you can send on a different MIDI channel! And of course there’s an arpeggiator in there too - and you can have up to 8 melodies saved in memory at any time, and flick between them)
• Roland Juno 60 (modded with Tubbutec Juno 66 mod so it has MIDI now)
• Yamaha DX7 MKI
• Karp Odyssey Module White
• Arturia DrumBrute, run through the Elektron Analog Heat for additional drive
• Eventide H3000S for reverb

00:00 Demo
00:58 Keystep first look
02:13 Gear setup
02:27 Sequencer
04:08 Interactive sequencer mode
08:58 Sequencer conclusion
10:22 Chord mode
11:04 Chord mode sequencer
11:59 Keyboard mode
14:16 Jam #1
18:44
Jam #2
21:24 Conclusion

⭍ Support Mylar Melodies: ⭍

[FireSonix]

0:06 Demo
0:58 Keystep first look
2:13 Gear setup
2:27 Sequencer
4:08 Interactive sequencer mode
8:58 Sequencer conclusion
10:22 Chord mode
11:04 Chord mode sequencer
11:59 Keyboard mode
14:16 Jam #1
18:44
Jam #2
21:24 Conclusion

[andrewculp]

This is easily the best video demonstration of the Keystep I've seen. Your enthusiasm is infectious and your love for the concept is honest and creatively powerful. Thank you for such an informative and fun video!!

[kickstartmotorcyclemedia]

The best explanation of a keystep ever. I was struggling with it for a few days, this video is gold.

[nikamota]

That wasn't a review, that was an amazing free performance with a review thrown in for good measure! You've got me itching to start making music again after I sold most of my equipment.I'm deffo buying one of these! Great video!

[Ellotus]

Everything you played on this video is amazing, I would listen to it independently. Really really cool demo, my GAS in knocking on the door again.

[goth-soul]

Thank you. What a diamond of a tutorial where you aren’t just reading the instruction manual out loud. You highlight the main attributes that make it stand out.

[johnkemp]

The sequence you build up between the 4 and 9 minute mark is awesome - very very Steve Reich. Great playing and a really helpful and inspiring review. Thank you!

[nokeechia]

Sometimes heroes do not wear capes!
I received this keyboard for Christmas, I didn't understand much of the sequencing magic you demoed here, but now i do.
Thanks a bunch, and have a great year!

[codykastler]

Dude. You’re in 432!!!!
Freaking bless you bro.
Also, Keystep Pro review?
Super appreciate this review man.
Thank you, and bless up!

[wylatron]

man your energy is FANTASTIC! I was already going to get one, but you just made me fall in love with it<3

[cellrok]

Okay, was thinking about getting a big synth next with a 61 keyboard attached, but now gonna buy the desktop version instead. The price difference is 100 which is roughly the amount i need for a KeyStep - and good to see KeyStep also has a chord mode, which was the only reason to consider the the non-desktop version. Lovely!

[timecage]

Nobody has ever sold me on a piece of gear as you did.

[bobz]

The best demo of the Keystep sequencer ive seen. Your enthusiasm is inspirational.
Thank you 😁

[melter_rob]

This is really awesome - thanks for presenting this.  The way you've incorporated this into your creative process is really inspiring.

[Mrkevcd]

What a brilliant tutorial so easy to follow, I have had the key step for ages and have discovered a lot of things I didn’t know. Thanks

[herbertdruschke]

i m always enjoying new videos from mylarmelodies. i like your personal, emotional and musical approach and you voice as well. inspiring and fun and still my favourite channel. by the way, the music in this video is simply beautiful. cheers from germany, herbert

[danrkelly]

Great review, so refreshing as most kit reviews are so dry these days and generally free of any sense of creativity. Cheers!

[michaelbradfordofficial]

Great demonstration, and so much usefu information. I now realize i’ve only been scratching the surface of what can be done with this thing. Back to the lab for me!

[niklassilen]

Your video sold me on the KeyStep. Have had mine now for a couple of months and it's absolutely amazing!

[purplezoid]

Thanks for this great demo. Saw this, walked out the door and was back in an hour with one :) Thanks again! 👍