38 ARTURIA – KeyStep – USER’S MANUAL
7 SYNCHRONIZATION
KeyStep can be the master clock for a wide range of musical devices, or it can serve as a
slave to any one of several sources. See section 2.1 for connection diagrams.
The Sync options are selected using different combinations of the rear panel switches.
For example, in the illustration below the USB sync option has been selected:
Sync switches set to USB option
It’s important to remember that the physical switch caps correspond to the white boxes
in the graphics to the left. Match the physical switches to the graphics and you’ll get it
right every time.
The switches are recessed so they won’t be changed accidentally. Use the tip of a pen or
a small screwdriver when you need to change their position.
7.1 As Master
KeyStep is the master clock when the Internal option is selected on the rear panel.
When this is the case:
The transport section will control the internal sequencer and arpeggiator
MIDI clock messages are sent to the MIDI output and to USB MIDI
Clock signals are sent to the Sync output. You can specify the clock output type
with the MIDI Control Center (see chapter 10)
The tempo can be set using the Rate knob and the Tap button.
7.2 As Slave
KeyStep functions as a slave to an external clock when one of those options is selected
on the rear panel (USB, MIDI or Sync In).
When KeyStep is in Slave mode:
The Tempo controls will not control the internal sequencer or arpeggiator while
the external source is running.
The KeyStep transport section will still perform as usual; you can still stop, start
and pause the internal sequences and the arpeggiator, and you can still record
sequences.
