16 ARTURIA – KeyStep – USER’S MANUAL
2.3.4 Sustain pedal input
Connect a momentary footswitch (optional) to this input. It is best to connect the pedal
before supplying power to the KeyStep so it can sense the pedal’s polarity. Be sure to
keep your foot off the pedal when first making the connection or could work backward. If
this happens, disconnect KeyStep from the power source and start over.
2.3.5 Sync input/output
These jacks allow KeyStep to interface with pre-MIDI technology that was capable of
synchronization, such as early drum machines by Korg and Roland. See section 7.2.1 for
information about the types of sync signals KeyStep can send and receive.
2.3.6 MIDI input/output
Connect standard MIDI cables and KeyStep can send MIDI data to external MIDI-
compatible devices. It will also send MIDI data to those devices from your computer.
In addition to MIDI note data from the keys, KeyStep can send and receive MIDI sync.
It’s also possible to configure some of KeyStep’s controls to send specific MIDI data
using the MIDI Control Center.
2.3.7 Sync source selector switches
There are four synchronization options which are accessed on
the rear panel. Use the small slider switches as shown in the
diagram to select the option you want.
For descriptions of the various sync settings see chapter 7.
2.3.8 Kensington lock port
KeyStep is highly portable, and it should be carried only where you
want it to go. So we’ve included a Kensington lock slot on the far
right edge of the rear panel so you can secure it to the surface of
your choice.
