Arturia KeyStep with NI software

klakra
klakra Member Posts: 5 Member
edited October 2024 in Tech Talks

Hi everyone,

I guess the brand of a (midi) keyboard doesn't matter in terms of compatibility with NI software, but just to be absolutely sure - are there any exceptions? I am interested in buying an Arturia KeyStep 37 (love the number of keys) and the Spotlight Collection: INDIA.

Your input would be greatly appreciated 🙏🏻

Thank you and have a great day,

Klara

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  • Orfu2003
    Orfu2003 Member Posts: 9 Member
    Answer ✓

    I have a couple of MIDI controller, including an Arturia Keystep. I have had no issues at all. One caveat, I'm using my keystep as a 'quick and dirty" alternative to my main controller (NI Kontrol S61) so I'm only using it for keys and pitch/mod sliders - I haven't used it to send CC changes, or bothered to setup templates for anything complicated - that said I don't think there's anything in the Arturia MIDI implementation that would cause issues for any NI software instrument.

  • Maciej Repetowski
    Maciej Repetowski Member Posts: 732 Guru
    Answer ✓

    Kontakt libraries have keyswitches mapped to lower octaves, with 37 keys you will need to “octave up/octave down” a lot, otherwise everything will be fine.

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  • Orfu2003
    Orfu2003 Member Posts: 9 Member
    Answer ✓

    I have a couple of MIDI controller, including an Arturia Keystep. I have had no issues at all. One caveat, I'm using my keystep as a 'quick and dirty" alternative to my main controller (NI Kontrol S61) so I'm only using it for keys and pitch/mod sliders - I haven't used it to send CC changes, or bothered to setup templates for anything complicated - that said I don't think there's anything in the Arturia MIDI implementation that would cause issues for any NI software instrument.

  • Maciej Repetowski
    Maciej Repetowski Member Posts: 732 Guru
    Answer ✓

    Kontakt libraries have keyswitches mapped to lower octaves, with 37 keys you will need to “octave up/octave down” a lot, otherwise everything will be fine.

  • klakra
    klakra Member Posts: 5 Member

    Thank you for your answers, @Orfu2003 and @Maciej Repetowski, much appreciated ☺️🙏🏻

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