ARTURIA Introduces KeyStep mk2 | Step Into Your Next Idea

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"The KeyStep DNA, evolved. With expanded connectivity, real-time generative tools and hands-on OLED control, KeyStep mk2 refines every detail of the original - letting you shape, transform, and perform ideas faster than ever."

Tutorial | KeyStep mk2 - Overview

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"Join Brendan for an introductory tour of KeyStep mk2. Discover its core features from advanced sequencing and generative sound creation to OLED control and deep CV/MIDI/USB-C connectivity - a centrepiece for hybrid setups and keeping your ideas evolving.

_CHAPTERS
00:00 Intro
00:54 Front Panel
01:51 Sequencer
03:50 Sequencer & Mutate
06:04 Scale Mode
06:22 Chord Mode
06:57 Arpeggiator
10:11 Extra Features & Back Panel"

User videos:



Playlist:

1. Talking New Keystep MK2 with Arturia’s Product Manager | Generative Arp, Mutate & Sequencer Upgrades - Noisegate
2. Arturia KEYSTEP MK2 // It's not an update, it’s a new composition workflow // v2 Review, tutorial - loopop
3. Arturia KeyStep Mk2 Review - Did they ruin it? - Molten Music Technology
4. Is this cheating? Arturia Keystep MKII // Generate and Mutate at will!! - Starsky Carr

_Step into your next idea

The original KeyStep became a modern classic by giving musicians a simple, reliable way to bridge modular, hardware, and software instruments.

With KeyStep mk2, that formula has evolved in every way that makes sense - becoming more creative, more connected, and more immediate than ever. It introduces Mutate and generative tools, a bright OLED display, and a redesigned sequencer and arpeggiator that make idea generation effortless. KeyStep mk2 is priced at $139 in the USA and 129 € (or $129) in other regions.

_What’s new with KeyStep mk2

Patch into modular, trigger drum machines, and control synths from past and present. With USB-C reliability, DIN MIDI I/O, assignable CV outs, and pedal support, KeyStep mk2 is ready to command any setup - live, in the studio, or on the move.

More creative idea generation

Mutate, Spice/Dice, and real-time transforms for instant variation.

Hardware-first control

OLED display + clickable encoder reduces reliance on MIDI Control Center.

Better connectivity

USB-C, power switch, and an extra CV out (Mod 2) alongside MIDI DIN, Sync I/O, and pedal input.

Upgraded sequencer

8× more memories, unquantized recording, Bend & Mod automation, Undo, step edit, pattern chaining.

Smarter arpeggiator

Classic Arpeggios, Arp Reset to turn arps into phrases, Generative "Arp Pattern" mode provides all sorts of fresh melodies, basslines, chords, using the keys that are pressed.

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Teenage Engineering Introduces EP–40 riddim n' EP–2350 ting

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"EP–40 riddim is a powerful sampler, sequencer and composer built for expressive live performance, with a powerful loop engine, and reggae-inspired FX. it comes packed with over 400 handcrafted instruments and sounds from iconic reggae producers, plus a synth engine with classic bass and lead tones and pressure-sensitive dub sirens. EP–2350 ting is a handheld performance mic with built-in effects and samples. connect it directly to riddim, or any sound system."

Riffin’ on the EP-40 Supertone - Teenage Engineering EP-40/EP-2350 Riddim and Ting

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"The EP40/2350 is in stock at Noisebug, ready to ship today!

Teenage Engineering - EP-40, the newest member of the EP line is here. Now for the first time there are synthesizer engines built in. Layer all of your samples with fresh bass lines, leads and pads without losing any fidelity. There is also a new sample loop mode for toggling longer loops on and off. The ultimate layering machine!

EP-2350 Ting is a handheld vocal effects microphone and sample trigger. You can sample directly into the Riddim via Ting (or any external source)

Riddim comes stocked with almost 1,000 sounds, loops, one-shots and synthesizer engines. All sounds in this video are from the stock pre-loaded selection"

EP–40 RIDDIM is a powerful sampler, sequencer and composer built for expressive live performance, featuring tightly synced MIDI sequences, grid-synced loops, and reggae-inspired FX for real-time sound shaping. it comes packed with over 300 handcrafted instruments and sounds from iconic reggae producers, plus a synth engine with classic bass and lead tones and pressure-sensitive dub sirens.

EP–2350 TING is a handheld performance mic with built-in effects and samples. connect it directly to RIDDIM or any sound system.

product highlights:
EP–40 riddim:
12 stereo / 16 mono poly voices
128MB system memory
subtractive synth engine
grid-synced loops
9 user-editable projects
7 main fx and 12 punch-in™ fx
pressure sensitive keys and multifunctional fader
sampling frequency: 46 kHz / 16-bit
stereo in/out, sync in/out, midi in/out and usb-c
dimensions: 240 x 176 x 16 mm | 9.5 x 7 x 0.7 in

EP–2350 ting:
4 live voice effects: echo, echo+spring, pixie, robot
4 replaceable samples to trigger straight from the mic
live adjustable effects parameters
line out on 3.5 mm curly cable
lo-fi by design

Mimetic Digitwolis Explained: Bringing modular and MIDI setups together

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"In this video, we’ll walk through syncing Mimetic Digitwolis to your MIDI rig, generating MIDI from CV lanes, using Note, Trig, Gate, and Quantizer modes, and even editing scales directly from a MIDI keyboard. You’ll also learn how to assign MIDI CCs to control steps, recall presets via Program Change, and use features like Thru and Sysex Dump for seamless MIDI workflows.

Whether you’re sequencing synths, triggering drums, or performing live, this video shows how Mimetic Digitwolis brings your modular and MIDI setups together effortlessly.

You can also follow along on our blog that covers this video extensively. Click here to read the details: https://noiseengineering.us/blogs/loq...

Order Mimetic Digitwolis or check out the complete manual here: https://noiseengineering.us/products/..."

How to make the Rush Tom Sawyer synth sound [No Talking] #synth #rush #tomsawyer #oberheim #teo5

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"This video is a tutorial on how to make the Rush Tom Sawyer synth intro sound. It's good to know how to create this patch even if you don't want to play Rush, because it teaches you about filter envelopes, resonance, and the general character of a synth's filter. I like making it on any synth because it gives me a feel for that synth's sound. It's then easy to add some attack to the envelope to turn the patch into a great pad, or decrease the decay to make some cool bass sounds."

TILL NEXT TIME | OB-X8 SYNTHESIZER JAM

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From Drone to Heaven | Ambient Techno Jam on Teenage Engineering OP-XY

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"Creating Ambient Techno on Teenage Engineering OP-XY.

Starting from a distorted drone/pad, this track emerged somewhere between ambient and techno. It was created and performed entirely on the Teenage Engineering OP-XY, with support from the Teenage Engineering TX-6.

I don’t know if the problem is me, or just how easy it is to create something with the OP-XY; but even though I have dozens of half-finished projects ready to go, every time I sit down to record, something inside me says, “let’s make a new track.” That’s exactly how this piece was born: it began with a disturbing pad/drone, joined by ambient textures and an almost techno-like rhythm, before evolving into something more celestial and evocative; yet still keeping the same steady pulse throughout.

Composed, mixed, and mastered entirely on the OP-XY; I used the TX-6 for a few extra effects and to record the performance. I built the scenes but chose to trigger them manually rather than automate them, so I could introduce pauses and transitions exactly where they felt right.

Thanks for watching, I hope you enjoy it."

Ospray-8 Analogue Percussion Synthesizer

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See the announcement post here.

"Video review for Outsideleft.com of the Ospray-8 Percussion Synthesizer, hand built in the UK by Bad Dog Designs, Staffordshire. Fully analogue with 8 voices, triggerable over MIDI or by CV and immensely tweakable and hands on. Based on a 1980 electronic project magazine design.

Full written review and background on Bad Dog Designs at Outsideleft.com.
Order from the Bad Dog Designs website https://www.bad-dog-designs.co.uk"

Yamaha CS30 SN 4251

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"Am moving on a really tidy example of Yamahas wonderful CS30 monosynth. It was serviced fairly recently including recapping the power supply. Cosmetically its very clean too. Fully working, tested and sounding superb. "

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CS15 w/ Don Solaris mods & Yam Case

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Here’s Yamaha’s classic duophonic (with a little effort) synthesizer with Don Solaris’ mods to facilitate chaining the VCFs for something closer to a 24db/octave response. There’s also a mod to the LFO’s rate control to get better use of it at audio rates - a welcome addition to the CS-15’s already pleasing sound palette. All told, the mods make a good sounding, but somewhat limited instrument rather less limited! It’s in great condition for a synth of this vintage, and was serviced a few years ago by the same techs who performed the mods. The sliders don’t have a “buttery smooth” glide, but are silent, as are the pots. I hear a very, very faint crosstalk between filters while the serial mod is not engaged, and I can’t say whether it’s due to the modification or, as with my old CS30, it’s part of the synth. It’s not noticeable in practical use, but if you’re actively looking for behaviors like this, you might hear it. It’s also like a 50 year old keyboard, so… I would rather have the single-voice CS-30 with its modulation possibilities, but I also just don’t have the space anymore. Please find the details of the mods here: https://greatsynthesizers.com/wp/wp-content/uploads/2019/07/cs-15_mods_DonSolaris.pdf Will ship from Berlin, Germany in its Yamaha-branded hard case.

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Teisco S-100P with full edit and CV

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"This was an nice DIY project. The preset Teisco S100P has a really interesting internal structure (VCO, LP VCF, 2x EG, 3x LFO, PWM, formant filter (which is originally used in only one preset:), two HPF filters... plus spring reverb, aftertouch, analog flanger, which is unusual for a small monosynth. So I modified one preset to make it fully editable, see the panel on the right. In addition, a CV/Gate input has been added. It sounds great, dense, meaty.

Technically perfect, visually see photo - lots of 3D printed parts, including potentiometer caps, etc. The added editing panel can be easily removed (and the Teisco logo put back), but that would definitely be a shame.

Personal pickup possible in Prague (CZ) or Essen (DE)."

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