New Features
- Set the sequence length using Record + 16 first keys
- Sequencer / Arpeggiator “Arm” setting - when receiving an external clock, the sequencer will only play if armed
- Shift + Rate: Tempo fine-tune, centered on the current tempo, and quantized to integer BPM values
- Arp Octave: Shift + Oct buttons to add or remove octaves in the arp
- Arp: Global setting for random mode, choose between fully random, random-repeating pattern, or drunken walk algorithm
- LED brightness setting in MIDI Control Center, to dim the overall brightness
- Clear Steps while keeping sequence length using Shift + both Octave buttons simultaneously
- New Tie algorithm, to tie to the next step instead of the previous one
Bugfixes
- Transpose Input Channel displayed with ??? in the MCC - Transpose “All” removed and default value set to chan=16 (instead of “User”)
- USB packets now properly sent, solves the connection to a USB host such as the FH-2
- 2PPQ Korg gate length was 15ms, now set to 1.5ms. Better Volca synchronization.
- Start in sync after a stop from master when Midi Slaved
- BPM estimation improved
- When holding a key and playing other notes, voice stealing is now properly handled on CV out
- The first tied chord is now properly played when the sequence ends with a tied note and record had been done in append mode
- No more stuck CV notes when switching MIDI channels while playing an external midi device
- Aftertouch MIDI channel now follows the Kbd play MIDI channel
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4 releases since Apr 2016, roughly one every 13 months.
Changelogs summarised from the manufacturer's release notes.
Version 1.1.0.28 — 22 Jul 2019
Release notes for this version are listed above.
Version 1.0.1.15 — 25 Aug 2016
Improvements
* Factory reset implemented
* When in external sync, pressing play from pause starts in the beat
Bugfixes
* Arpeggiator now properly plays when synchronized from 1 step (Gate)
* Proper CV output when in Seq mode while the sequencer is paused
* No more unwanted notes and silences after switching from Seq to Arp while paused
* Appending notes does not play them instantly on the CV output
* Tap Tempo LED blinks in sync in Arp mode
* No more stuck note in Kbd Play mode when switching MIDI channel
* Very rare crash when connecting to a PC for the first time.
* Empty sequences can now be saved
* Real-time recording of rests does not generate tied rests
Version 1.0.0.5 — 28 Jun 2016
Improvements
- Improved Aftertouch response for existing curves.
- Added a new "soft" curve for Aftertouch. Select curves using the MIDI Control Center application.
Bugfixes
- No more double trigs on the Play button.
Version 1.0.0.2 — 7 Apr 2016
KeyStep first firmware release.
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What is the latest firmware for the Arturia KeyStep?
The latest firmware for the Arturia KeyStep is version 1.1.0.28, released on 22 Jul 2019. FW//RADAR last checked Arturia's official page on 23 Oct 2026.
How do I update the Arturia KeyStep?
Updated via MIDI Control Center. Full instructions on Arturia's official firmware page.
What software do I need to update the Arturia KeyStep?
You need MIDI Control Center, available from arturia.com.
Where can I download Arturia KeyStep firmware and drivers?
Directly from Arturia's official firmware page — FW//RADAR links to the source and never hosts firmware files. Official firmware page →
Is the Arturia KeyStep still receiving firmware updates?
The Arturia KeyStep is discontinued: Arturia no longer makes it. The latest firmware we recorded is 1.1.0.28 from 22 Jul 2019. FW//RADAR keeps checking Arturia's official page, so a new release would show up here.