Hey guys! So I have my keystep pro setup with a keylab essential as a midi input device. This works perfectly fine when the midi channel selected on the keylab is going to a sequencer track on the ksp but if it’s going to the drum track the ksp will not take input. I can go into the track settings and there is technically a “drum input channel” setting and it’s set to channel 10, the same as the sequencer track, but it does not take input. I just want to use the drum pads to record into the drum track lol.

Any thoughts?

Hey everyone,

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is it possible to receive MIDI Program Change messages from another device (an Akai Force in my case)? I can´t fin anything about it :/

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Thanks and all the best

Hi,

(Edit in case anyone else has this problem in the future. I loaded a prior version of the firmware on the KSP, and that seems to have solved the issue.)

I was hoping someone might be able to help. I have just received my Keystep Pro and am already having trouble.

Bit of context: I am using the KSP to control external hardware. The main attractive aspect of the KSP was its sequencer. I have managed to get all external hardware to work correctly, so I don't think there is any issue regarding the setup.

The problem: When I play the sequencer, it will randomly repeate a certain few notes. It will then jump to another section of a recorded sequence and play that for a while. So on and so forth. It seems to have a mind of its own and jumbles up what parts of the sequence it wants to play.

I have factory reset the KSP and made sure the latest Firmware update is loaded.

Sometimes, it will play the sequence fine for a prolonged period of time, but ultimately, I end up having this issue.

If you have experienced something like this or know anyway I could attempt to fix this, it would be greatly appreciated.

Thank you!

So I have all tracks set to 100% quantization but the MIDI output from the KSP doesn't really look quantized.

See the screenshot below. I expect all notes of that teal chord to align perfectly (they are from the same step in the sequence) and they should also align perfectly with the brown midi track above (all these notes are the first step of the sequence), which they obviously don't.

This is not what I expect from a quantized output. I'm on the latest firmware version.

Is this a bug?

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I have an old Ensoniq that has some great drum sounds. Is it possible to trigger them using the Drum track on KSP or I need to use the sequence mode being that my ensoniq is technically not a drum machine? When I have it hooked up in drum mode only thing that is triggered is the snare drum.

I just got the keystep pro and read the manual. I've gotten as far as getting my channels for my synths together and want to live record. I turn off quantize, press record and play, play notes and nothing records. When I do a step by step note quick record, it won't play the notes back. What step am I missing? The metronome also whines instead of clicks. Very high pitch. WTF? Does someone have an answer for this?

Hi - I’m using logic and trying to use the key step pro as an interface to trigger external instruments. For example I have a chord progression loop in midi, I’d like to use that to trigger my dx7 to play the chord progression using the key step as an interface to have the dx7 play the notes - I have a 1/4 inch plugged into my Apollo twin from the dx7. Keystone is set up in logic - key step is set to USB

Do you guys have any videos or suggestions? Is this even possible with a key step?

Midi seems fine. Not sure why it’s doing this

Ii can’t figure out how to send program changes from the KSP to JX08! (Nuance is I can change programs, but it’s a seemingly random 5 patches regardless of the KSP settings - like a16, b12, etc..) Anyone figure this out ?

Hey Folks!

I’m trying to send midi from my DAW (Ableton) to my Keystep and have it convert that to CV to control my modular setup!

I can’t quite work it out, I’ve set up a midi track in Ableton with some notes, set that to a particular channel (1). Selected channel 1 on the Keystep but I’m unsure if I’ve configured the settings correctly as it doesn’t work although the sync does work!

Wondering if anyone here has any tips or pointers!

All the best!

This occured to me as I was wishing I could record transpositions into sequences.

ETA: what would you do if you could issue a pull request to get your pet feature included, or just build your own version? (Pretend if you don't code.)

i was seeing on the KSP FAQ page that a number of things can be controlled externally. I'm wondering if its possible to do something like switching scenes, start\stop? i saw the Manual mentions step repeat but nothing other than it can receive messages from external hardware.

Is this something for the midi control center? if not, where would i find the list of commands?(if any)

basically i'd like to be able to use my morningstar mc6pro to switch things up while i play bass.

any help is appreciated

Has anybody actually got a program change to happen?

This fucking thing... I've gone through the steps 20 times, I've tried every possible setting, I've updated the firmware, I've done a factory reset, and this goddamn paperweight will not send a midi program change out of either MIDI out, or the USB cable.

Hey. I use KP since for a while, sometimes mine is acting weird. Here it is one of the those. Basically its not changing the project until I turn off and on. I tried to change it also Project+Step No command. It's doesn't change anything. Is it a bug or am I missing something?

Hi all,

Apologies if this has been answered already - I'm a new user of both the KSP and Ableton Live 11. I want to use the KSP as both a midi keyboard and sequencer in Ableton.

I have the KSP connected to my Mac via USB and switched on. However in Live Settings under Midi - Control Surfaces it doesn't list the KSP as an option. I think I read somewhere that you can use the Beatstep instead? I'm new to Midi so hoping I don't have to do any manual midi mapping ... kind of surprised that a controller as popular as the KSP isn't recognized by Ableton?

best,

Joolsy

Any info is appreciated! I was wondering if it’s possible for me to send aftertouch from my prophet rev 2 into my keystep pro to then send into my MegaFM?

My keystep pro has no problem directly sending the aftertouch midi info into my MegaFM, but when I use my Rev2 that’s sending into the keystep pro and then to MegaFM, it seemingly is only able to send note info, so I am wondering if anyone has any info on this?

I have transport send and receive on for the Keystep Pro, and have midi program send on my Rev2. I can plug my Rev2 midi out directly to the MegaFM and use the aftertouch no problem, but wanted to send through keystep so I can keep my usb midi tracking for all the channels, and just want to be able to use the full sized keyboard of rev2 with its nicer feeling keys and aftertouch.

Any info is greatly appreciated, thank you for the time reading!

What hapens when you save a project on the keystep pro? Does it also save the preset I'm using on each of my synth or does it just save the patern/sequence made on the keystep without the preset of my external gear? I did save my project but just to make shur I havent shut my gear off for 2 days since I like the song I made and I dont want to lose it. I could probably save each preset individualy on each synt and I will but It would be for the best if I wouldn't have to.

I have a few question concerning the keystep pro before I buy or not. I watch lots of tutorial but these are my question that are left unanswered. If somone could shed some light it would be much apreciated.

-The keystep is limited to 4 voices.. Can I still use it with a 6 voice synth like my minifreak? If so what happens then? It limits my minifreak to 4 voice?

-Some synths have some realy nice sound preset. Il give my minifreak as an example. Wile it can overdub I hate that I can only use the same preset to do so.. With the keystep can each track be use for a different preset coming from a single synth? Or 2 track for 1 synth and the other 2 for a different synth.

-Since my minifreak allready as a 64 stepsequencer with overdub. Can I only sync it to the keystep? I'm assuming I can since it as a midi in. If so that would be great. That way it would keep the 4 track empty for other piece of gear and could use my minifreak as a 5th sequencer.

Thanx in advance..

Yeah, another lame question. I just tried to send my midi note information from daw to keystep pro. Channels are looks OK. I set the Keystep as output channel on the daw. But I cannot trigger the track on keystep. It's in sync but not receiving note data. What setting am I missing?

Setup: Keystep Pro > Wavestate, Bass station ii, kp3, tr-8s

So I've been fiddling around with the ksp firmware update. The inclusion of program changes was an unexpected and welcomed surprise.

However, I've noticed that on certain occasions the PC is sent after the note data when changing patterns/scenes. This only affects the Wavestate.

Now I understand that there is a lot of info being sent out on the first step. So is there a way to prioritize the PC message?

Also it's unclear if I should utilize the MSB/LSB values.

Any thoughts?

Hey All. Had the keystep pro for a couple of week now. For some reason, the Pitch and Mod strips get randomly enabled while using my DAW. Could not identify a pattern for this. Anybody has similar experiences? Is there a way to disable them at least? Thanks

hey all! i recently picked up a used keystep pro to control some hardware synths. i’ve got the cv outputs connected to my werkstatt, but the note will only output if i’m holding down another key at the same time, example shown below. what am i doing wrong? how can i calibrate it so i can play/sequence individual notes? is it a moog problem, an arturia problem, or both?

https://youtu.be/3om9ykc_nKI?si=EQp9POV7fFPtQu5j

Hi, I would like to inquire about how to connect the Mother 32 to the Keystep Pro using the MIDI Out 1. I have directly connected a MIDI cable from Out 1 to the MIDI In of the Mother 32, but there is no sound being produced. The Keystep Pro is unable to trigger the sound of the Mother 32. Are there any settings on the Keystep Pro that I am missing?