WHY don't we have STRUM MODE and CHORD MODES?

[AmericanBuzz]

It really upsets me that KeyStep Pro has less functionality than Keystep 37, even when KeyStep Pro is twice the price as Keystep 37. Why can't Strum Mode and the Chord Mode features found on KeyStep 37 be ported over to KeyStep Pro??

[Andrew Henderson]

It really upsets me that KeyStep Pro has less functionality than Keystep 37, even when KeyStep Pro is twice the price as Keystep 37. Why can't Strum Mode and the Chord Mode features found on KeyStep 37 be ported over to KeyStep Pro??

I am feeling exactly the same way.  I have already mentioned this to support and put a request in.  I was told it would definitely be a nice feature to port over, but both machines are developed from separate teams and there is no guarantee this will happen.  None the less it is logged and hopefully in the future, we will see such implementation. 

I would put a request into support yourself, on the same topic.  The more noise is made about this, the better the chances of it happening.

[AmericanBuzz]

Can you provide a link or details for exactly where I should contact support?

[Andrew Henderson]

Can you provide a link or details for exactly where I should contact support?

Just contact technical support via their webpage.

https://www.arturia.com/support/askforhelp

Best of luck and thanks for doing this.

[TinyVince]

Hopefully one team will explain functions to the other team soon.Keyword globald transpose or transpose without by pressing a button.
To smile about such attempts at explanation !

[Andrew Henderson]

Hopefully one team will explain functions to the other team soon.Keyword globald transpose or transpose without by pressing a button.
To smile about such attempts at explanation !

I hear ya.  I would love to be able to transpose sequences and arps externally, from a DAW for instance, instead of always having to do it manually, by pressing and holding the transpose button with each change, as you mentioned.

[donnied]

+1

That killer 37 Chord mode is a must upgrade for Pro. Code base could be merged I believe

[Andrew Henderson]

+1

That killer 37 Chord mode is a must upgrade for Pro. Code base could be merged I believe

I seriously hope so. Would definitely up the game.

[enzee]

+1

[BigFknRobots]

oh wow

this is great

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=clSPULzvveY

[Zonic]

Registered only to bump up this requset. Been holding off on the Keystep Pro for some months now waiting to see if this will be added.

This is the deal breaker for me.

[Xinod]

Keep holding. I’m starting to doubt even a reliable firmware will ever get finished!
Buy the 37 if you like the features, I’ve bought the pro and regret it.

[Zonic]

From what I can see, this feature fell a bit short. Not too much out yet, dont own it. Any one can confirm strum and chord mode as in Keystep 37 is way superior!?

From the look right now, this is disapointing.

[Andrew Henderson]

From what I can see, this feature fell a bit short. Not too much out yet, dont own it. Any one can confirm strum and chord mode as in Keystep 37 is way superior!?

From the look right now, this is disapointing.

I think it looks and acts incredibly.  Certainly better than nothing, which is what the Pro is doing, in this regard.  I really wish the Pro had this.

[optofonik]

I bought the Keystep 37 a couple of months ago after watching LoopOp's YT review. The KS37 features, absent on the KSP, have been invaluable in achieving my goals. The "Chord", "Strum"and "Pattern" arpegiator (no small thing) features, are some of the things that sold me on the KS37 due to the experimental possibilities(see this part of the video https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=I3iaHNIJFsg&t=1241s).

It never occurred to me that the Keystep Pro wouldn't be an expansion of the Keystep 37 feature set; not in my wildest fevered dreams would I have thought otherwise. I'm glad I found this in time to cancel my Keystep Pro order. I certainly won't be buying two more KS37s; the one will have to suffice. Hopefully Arturia will realize their blunder and release a Keystep Pro that's actually an upgrade to the 37.