Arturia KeyStep 37 Review // 6 tips and generative ideas // Full tutorial

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If you like the ideas, tips and insight in this video, there's plenty more in my ever-expanding book of synth and electronic music ideas, tips and tricks here:
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TIMELINE:
0:00 Intro
1:00 Overview
3:00 Scales
4:10 MCC
4:20 Connectivity
5:10 CV setup
6:10 Arpeggiator
7:45 Pattern arp
8:55 Arp octaves
9:40 Sequencer
10:30 Overdub
11:00 Pattern length
11:50 Ext metronome
13:05 Kbd Play
14:25 Chords
16:35 Strum
18:15 IDEAS & TIPS
18:25 Drum sequencing
20:35 Generative ideas
22:10 Gate & strum
23:45 Audition melodies
24:25 Rhythmic sync
25:50 Pattern length fills
26:15 Pros & cons
28:50 Outro jam
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Комментарии : 556

@SanderAnderon 3 года назад

Loopop, bit of a downer comment -- but would love to hear you and fellow reviewers address how much a godsend the KeyStep/other generative tools are for those of us older folks w/progressive arthritis. I bought the 37 after watching this vid solely based on its ability to help inspire me to keep making/recording music even when I can't really play anymore, even if eventually I'm only able to press one key at a time! Still a few years from that for me, but worrisome all the same. But generative stuff is what's keeping my HEAD into making music and will for years to come, this new 37 my first step into generative (btw I love that you cover gen. tools a lot in your vids, thank you!)

@nhoenderop 3 года назад

Bless you Randy, keep it up!

@SanderAnderon 3 года назад

@@nhoenderop right on Norbert, you too!

@nick-sloan 3 года назад

Not a downer comment at all in my opinion. I hadn't considered the accessibility features of generative music production tools. Not only does it benefit people who used to be able to play in other ways, but it opens up new avenues for people who never got the opportunity. I think that's pretty amazing.

@SanderAnderon 3 года назад

@@nick-sloan appreciated Nick; yeah, finding those "new avenues", new ideas--new music gen. tools help trigger just as much, maybe more, from our heads/hearts (the music idea centers) than our fingers/technique, dexterous/arthritic or not!

@maydaygoingdown5602 3 года назад

@@SanderAnderon You know what Randy, .I think you nailed that on the head. And it's something that i had not even crossed my mind. Valid and true pionts made there Sir.👍

@therealfaintinggoat 3 года назад

Whenever a new piece of gear comes out that I like I think, "Let's see what loopop has to say about it..." Thank you for your service! I would never have enough time to figure out this stuff on my own and you make everything so easy.

@Loagz_Beatz 3 года назад

he did an amazing job and if u go along with it when u get the keyboard your brain will tickle with joy

@sokoleski 2 года назад

Well put.... best reviewer , hands down

@TheJimLang 3 года назад

For every piece of kit I have that you have reviewed, your review becomes the quick start, the manual, and the "I'm stuck" resource. So happy to be a Patreon supporter. All y'all should do it!

@loopop 3 года назад

Thanks very much Jim!

@tylerevans1700 3 года назад

That Chord function absolutely stomps, especially with that strum and being able to to put up to 16 notes in a chord. I'm sold on that alone cause my reg keystep is great and all, but wow I love the possibility for inspiration and creativity that one brings. Also that outro jam had my jaw dropped...

@spare7230 3 года назад

Agh, months after I buy a keystep, this comes out, with the 3 octaves I was wishing for. Drat.

@spare7230 3 года назад

@@onetwothreefourfivesix Yep, but for different reasons. Just so happens that once converted to my currency, it's apparently going to cost around $265. I can get a keylab e49 for $15 more.

@Daphoid 3 года назад

My Keystep is about....6 months old? I could sell it but I don't want to deal with online selling, and with COVID still raging its an unnecessary risk to meet up in person. I'm thinking of moving to the SL Mk III when I move in a few years though (or whatever its equivalent is then). Something to control my growing hoard of external bits and pieces (not Loopop's fault at all :P)

@pepkin88 3 года назад

I know the feeling, I bought mine 2 weeks ago.

@st0rmchild 3 года назад

This isn't necessarily an upgrade (which is why the original is still part of the lineup). I bought a Keystep a few months ago and wouldn't trade it for the new one. The 32 key version is the perfect size for my desk, and the extra features aren't useful to me.

@malcolmbliss777 3 года назад

These are so cheap, I’ll put one downstairs and one upstairs.

@spartahill Год назад

I'm just discovering the KeyStep 37. While waiting for my device's delivery today (by 9pm, as per Amazon), I wanted to check out a few videos. There's a wealth of available content, but this is a surprisingly thorough review that covers everything one needs to get up and running. I've bookmarked this video to reference it frequently as I hone my skills using the device. Thanks, and a big like and subscribe (even if it's 2yrs later).

@traktorfaktor 3 года назад

I have to tell you how grateful I am for all your hard work! IMHO, you reign supreme when it comes to what it is that you do. I hope you will keep the fire burning for a long time!

@Midi-olo-gist6758 2 года назад

Awesome review. But then again all of your teach reviews has helped me considerably. Thanks loopop for all your help. You're a wealth of information and knowledge. Stay blessed.

@BoxOfSnoo 3 года назад

This. Video. Is. Amazing. I had lots of questions about this thing, and I think you answered every single one!

@4myle 3 года назад

Following your entire video an making every move you do on my newly bought Keystep 37. Works like a charm! Thank you.

@krazywabbit 2 года назад

Once again, you deliver. Searching for a good tutorial as everyone else just did a sloppy job. Thank you.

@sajp8859 3 года назад

After watching Loopop carefully guide us through his tutorial, I’ve decided to dedicate on old iPad to storing this on it and using it as a ‘Loopop Field Guide’ for this and several other tutorials he’s made. Brilliantly done and an absolute necessity for my feeble mindedness these days 😊

@christianbachmann8206 Год назад

With all different vids around - on this topic - I appreciate from the bottom of my heart you doing these videos. It’s not only helpful, but utmost inspiring. Thank you so much for doing what you do!! (And please repeat)

@TheGarageJump 2 года назад

Loopop - Thank you for posting this. You explain your tips and the content very clearly. This helps my understanding of the capabilities of my Keystep 37.

@chadbaldwin1459 2 года назад

thank you for being awesome... you seriously have the best reviews and its so easy for me to come back and look up how something works thanks to your timestamps. you are the mvp.

@A1RW0LF 3 года назад

Once again Loopop a great informative video, you gives us so much info and good clear operational advice. Thanks for that.

@syrupcore 3 года назад

Fantastic overview. Particularly appreciate the generative section. Great ideas.

@twotgfltandahalf 3 года назад

As always, the production of your videos are top notch.

@CaidicusProductions 3 года назад

Man, your videos are just so good. It's like watching another episode of my favourite show.

@Daphoid 3 года назад

"This week on Loopop TV, another awesome piece of hardware"

@CDBlackmage 3 года назад

Been following your channel (and supporting your Patreon) for several months now, and I love your reviews; they're some of the most unbiased and in-depth reviews of gear I've come across. I'm a bit of a fanboy when it comes to Arturia's gear (the aesthetics and sounds of what they make call out to me for whatever reason), and to have these reviews to keep me grounded (or excited) about gear, Arturia or otherwise, is so helpful. I'll be looking to get this eventually, but after the review, I don't feel a dire need after getting the original 32-key KeyStep several months ago; the new features are good, but I think I'll still be plenty fine with what I have while my wallet recovers more from the pandemic. Seriously, as one starting out with synths, thank you for all that you do. Keep it up!

@loopop 3 года назад

Thanks very much for your comment and support on Patreon is greatly appreciated!

@namrekcanad 3 года назад

Best synth reviews and tutorials on here period

@thethirdman225 3 года назад

Your reviews are phenomenal. I'm not a keyboard player but I'm seriously interested in music creation and want to learn how to use a synthesizer to transpose my ideas into something I can actually play and edit. Thanks so much.

@PAVAGE 2 года назад

Hi! Bought a Keystep37 and went directly to this video for help :). Good job, as always. Thank you! @loopop I tried your drum sequence trick korg wavestation. It got LOTS of drumkits. One can get really wild drumloops with that combo :). Thanks again for the indepth view of the keystep37.

@alper471 2 года назад

After months of pulling my hair off for deciding which midi keyboard to get. Because of you I decided getting Keystep 37. This thing have everything I need. Can create new ideas very fast. Thank you.

@Stakkeroid 3 года назад

Fantastic review (and great tunes), thank you! Excellent tips - the external metronome & live custom scale arp editing especially. Also, this is the only review that shows that you can now see the tempo. This was a sorely missing feature in the original.

@scottmcdiarmid8196 3 года назад

Superb review as always, cracking outro jam too. fantastic creative example

@patricemartin5652 3 года назад

Top notch review as usual. Thx Loopop.

@mindstuff417 3 года назад

Your intro is amazing. Thank you for all your reviews.

@rednax3333 2 года назад

Fantastic vid as always, Loopop! Thanks for sharing!

@NevilleHayfield 3 года назад

U The Man Bro. Just got myself a keystep 37. And your video has saved me the agro of skimming through RU-vid. And be stuck down the RU-vid wormhole for day's 🤯 Your video told/showed me everything I needed to know. Love it 😬👏👍💪👊🤔👊🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥

@r.e.d.62 3 года назад

Love the oblique Glass references in all your vids...

@syrupcore 3 года назад

Interesting bit from the manual: if you want to generate a new pattern in the arp:pattern mode, you can also use SHIFT+OCT to trigger a change. Seems like doing that quickly (up and then down) would be a good way to keep your original notes in place.

@thomasfokas 3 года назад

You are easily and by far my favorite gear review channel. Companies should pay you millions of dollars to do these reviews.

@loopop 3 года назад

Thanks! I don't take money from manufacturers for reviews but comments like yours are welcome :)

@RickSumchin 3 года назад

Really well done. Always enjoy you doing these kinds of reviews. Would love to see what a MiniLab MK III might look like. Thanks!

@mmhcreates 3 года назад

Beautiful intro composition. Really nice on the fly audio manipulation. Thank you for sharing this.

@neguchi666 День назад

3:45 - You can lift the Shift here and free your left hand while holding the C down! Awesome video! Thank you!

@DeanWThomas 3 года назад

This is an excellent tutorial. This got me up and running quickly. Thank you!

@XanderEwald 3 года назад

Another great demonstration! Love the musicality of your reviews :)

@loopop 3 года назад

Thanks - and I love your killer B-roll! Please don't raise the standards like that...

@XanderEwald 3 года назад

@@loopop I feel like my lack of music skills should even it out :D

@ishedolewz Год назад

Im so excited about this arturia. Cant wait to play around with this.

@elmortobeats5919 3 года назад

wow! the scale mode made my decision easy, im ordering now. thanks for the tip.

@renn6699 3 года назад

Your videos are amazing. Thanks for making them.

@chitlun 3 года назад

Great vid as always sir... Absolutely love the Chord/Strum feature and your smart idea for generative creation. What a pity this ‘Pro’ feature wasn’t implemented in it’s big brother!

@kirkegodfrey414 3 года назад

You had me at the opening. Nice work sir.

@winddealer1 3 года назад

A key step to 37 notes. Thanks for the great insight.

@megacosmic6507 2 года назад

The gate and strum section was lovely

@joenasgoldie7222 3 года назад

Thankx master of reviews and tutorials 🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻

@ReasonedWhistle 3 года назад

Another superb review :) Will probably buy this one :)

@johnwalterhowell-sayers3051 3 года назад

Can't wait to get this in a couple days to pair with my D-05!

@XR3NDA Год назад

Thank you so much! and also another thank you for showing me Synthesia ( and mentioning it in description! )

@VinceKrosh 6 месяцев назад

Thanks for the video. Your is the most helpful one for this device I found so far❤

@lff5367 3 года назад

Amazing video as always!

@smd1uk 3 года назад

Another great and informative video, loopop you are costing me money 😂. Many thanks.

@hovermotion 2 года назад

Wow your videos are works of electronic and production art in there own right....so well made...

@ConductiveLabs 3 года назад

Great review Ziv!

@fortheloveofnoise9298 3 года назад

This is a good middle ground between the two other models.

@g3cd 3 года назад

A difference is also the power requirements: while I can power the regular Keystep requiring 9V and 0.5A easily from a pedal board power bank, that's a bit tricky with the 12V 1.5A required by the Keystep 37. Also when selecting scales, you can let go of the shift button as soon as you stat holding the scale key on the far right, that makes selecting your root note or custom notes way more comfortable.

@Claidheambmor 2 года назад

Excellent info. I couldn't find the info regarding selecting the root note in the manual so Loopop helped with that, and now you have made the process easier for me. Thank you. :)

@FeAr684 3 года назад

That outro jam is actually insane! also my keystep is in danger of getting sold for this

@meonar 3 года назад

Thank you! A very good tutorial that shows the importance of musicality when you play on the keyboard. Arturia’s own tutorial misses that.

@gerryk9 2 года назад

Yes, Arturia support isnhorrible

@DopamineOverload 3 года назад

Dig it... thanks as always, Loopop!

@callmebigpapa Год назад

Great review and fantastic outro jam !!!

@robysanto2761 3 года назад

I was about to pull the trigger on buying the original keystep, I think I'll wait for this one. Thank you for another awesome review.

@richarquis 3 года назад

I did buy the original about 5 weeks ago, but you know what? I'm buying this too. The extra features are worth it, and it's not very expensive. The original will still be useful, it can control a Volca bass and/or sample, which don't benefit from the extra features from chord mode, while the 37 controls Volca keys and/or fm, which do. Plus, account for the different arp modes, the midi cc options, the shift + sequencer / shift + scale keybed options... Pay special attention to "Keyboard Play" and "Chords" sections starting at 13.05... That's where some of the less obvious magic happens... Totally worth it. No regrets here.

@Loagz_Beatz 3 года назад

I just got this today. Blown away after 15 mins of opening it. I've had expensive equipment and well as cheap over the years. I will be having limitless fun with this it seems and I'm already creating an amazing track. For the price, the quality of build is solid. I am extremely impressed. Go arturia!!!

@lars-fenin 3 года назад

good overview..thanx a lot! like that u mentioned the sync-in-sequencer options (using the trig outs of a drummachine f.e.) for triggering different steps/variations. work also on the earlier keystep model (32)

@infn8loopmusic 9 месяцев назад

This looks so much easier to use than the mpk mini 37 plus. Really loved that video too. Tough choice between the two, but after seeing how much easier this is to use- i dont think i will miss the pads or joystick or the little screen. This looks perfect. Thanks for making a great video. More importantly thanks for all of the great videos you make. So informative, digestible, and covering the details that I care about without wasting time. ✅✅✅ I really appreciate it.

@kabood777 3 года назад

I loved the short piece at the end :)

@ferrikc2816 3 года назад

Great review!

@crgl2009 3 года назад

Great ! I will waitfor the Swing 37.

@Mafyoutube Год назад

Was awesome! thank you!

@kerothing 3 года назад

BRO THIS MADE MY DAY

@flleeppyy9959 3 года назад

I've been needing a good review on the keystep, thank you!

@thomasekman4548 3 года назад

Amazing outro👍🏻 thanks...

@mikeexits 3 года назад

As a Keystep owner, seeing that the 37 has the option for wall-power, and a power switch is a welcome change. I sometimes wish I could leave mine plugged in but not have the device (and the lights) remain on. Might have to get one of these! Then again though, that Pro looks delicious, and I need a better sequencer than my Circuit... Hm...

@IDONTPLAYENT 3 года назад

My wife got me this for my birthday the other day. Very nice with my iPad

@RaskolnikovR 3 года назад

such a great tutorial, thanks

@puresmoothprecision Год назад

Massively helpful, thank you!

@dondonaudio8191 2 года назад

Really cool demo! I already have the small Keystep but this could be a good invest :)

@kenb7540 2 года назад

Beautiful out-tro !

@BrewerShettles Год назад

Guitarist learning on the Arturia 37 - your generative ideas are amazing!!! Will try to connect the KS37 with Moog25 + Needle Box + Werkstatt!!

@koikal951 3 года назад

Wow, i was looking for a small 37key midi keyboard and about to get the launchkey 37 which is still too big. Luckily i was subscribe and notified. I will wait for this then to be available. Thanks for the great review. 😁

@JaseLovesDub 3 года назад

The outro jam was gorgeous.

@loopop 3 года назад

Thanks!

@Mrs_Heyman Год назад

Those generative ideas are excellent; thankyo !

@MD_is_me 3 года назад

I picked one up today, solely for use with my newly purchased Akai Force. I was using an old DX100 as a controller for the Force's built in software synths but the Yammie has no velocity or aftertouch. I just needed an inexpensive controller with these two features, nothing fancy, and GC had this new iteration of the KeyStep 37 on sale. I thought I'd watch your video before unboxing it and, wow, what a pleasant surprise; looks like I got way more than I expected, for a real bargain. Great video as always.

@Massproduce201 3 года назад

Hey does it power up through midi usb? Would love to hook this up to my mpc live 2 on the go

@MD_is_me 3 года назад

@@Massproduce201 I plugged it into the Force's USB port and it powered up but I can't speak to the MPCL2. GC's return policy is hassle free if you try one and it doesn't work.

@sonic_detour3927 3 года назад

Thank you for all the time you invest in learning each product to provide such great demonstrations.

@mrotaveria 3 года назад

Pretty cool generative tools! WANT

@djhoyling 3 года назад

Your jam is 🔥🔥🔥

@sethtouchet511 4 месяца назад

Well done!

@bauhnguefyische667 3 года назад

The ‘Strum’ feature is pretty interesting on this. I can see a lot of interesting stuff with that used.

@tylerevans1700 3 года назад

Agreed. Would be fun with delay..

3 года назад

Great features the Chord-Mode and the Strumming-Mode, but, to be really useful in Live performances, I suggest : 1) Replacing the rotary knob for changing the chords types with dedicated buttons for each type of chords (dedicated button for the major chords, dedicated button for the minor chords, dedicated button for the 7th chords, etc.), these dedicated buttons allow the user to change quickly the cords types in Live performances. 2) Adding two dedicated buttons for the Strumming-Up and Strumming-Down functions, these dedicated buttons allow the user to change quickly the Strumming types in Live performances.

@beratsamil Год назад

awesome intro. absolute awesomeness

@SIRHOT 3 года назад

very organized very professional review👍

@EshockT 3 года назад

24:30 this is my favorite way to trigger seq and arp between my beat step pro and original key step. So powerful and flexible. I dedicate a pad from the drum track for this.

@superultramegarobot 3 года назад

Hope they consider adding an inversion parameter for chord mode

@peacefulpigeon7254 3 года назад

Yes I totally agree !

@mkiswatoo 3 года назад

Get the Kordbot instead!

@edror91 3 года назад

@@mkiswatooWOW,thanks

@mateusnunes8617 2 года назад

Amazing, thank you!!!🤘

@Hannibaul Год назад

What a little Gem. Really expressive little bit of magic this❤😮❤😮❤😮

@aaronhi50 2 года назад

Just got the Keystep 37 two days ago, and I gotta say this might just be the most perfect MIDI keyboard I've ever used (for my purposes). The keybed feels absolutely incredible, 37 is my favorite amount of keys for portable (though I sometimes use 49 or 32 with Keystation Mini 32), and I never had any need for a lot of pads or buttons! One of the best synth/production investments I've made this year!

@theallmightyanalog Год назад

Loving my keystep on mono,poly will be freaking awesome.

@samprock 3 года назад

Combining it with (everyone already owned) Keystep 32 side-by-side (or on top, like small hammond), will make it tinniest 69 key handy keyboard. Match perfectly to bi-timbral synth, like Iridium :) LED and scale alignment are nice. Would be great if Arturia allows assign Rec/Stop/Start to DAW transport, on original Keystep 32 too!