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chk071 · Post by **chk071** » Tue Feb 12, 2019 4:55 pm

Just saying.

It's amazing really, for such a low cost controller. The KeyStep seems to have the same keys as the MiniLab, as far as i've read, with the addition of Aftertouch. I think Arturia did a really good job with the keybed. What do you think?

Ed A. · Post by **Ed A.** » Tue Feb 12, 2019 5:29 pm

I use my KeyStep more than I use my full sized controller. It's convenient, compact, and the keybed feels very good considering that the keys are slim keys.

chk071 · Post by **chk071** » Tue Feb 12, 2019 5:30 pm

Totally agree.

egbert101 · Post by **egbert101** » Tue Feb 12, 2019 6:20 pm

How about the Keylab and Keylab Essential? Is it worth it to get the full Keylab version?

thecontrolcentre · Post by **thecontrolcentre** » Tue Feb 12, 2019 6:23 pm

I was really impressed with the Keystep. The best minikeys available afaik ...

Deep Purple · Post by **Deep Purple** » Wed Feb 13, 2019 5:50 pm

I don't like the fact that the keys are way smaller than full sized keys as it makes my playing inaccurate. The action is really good for a small keyboard used as a synth though, and I have no other complaints at all about the Keystep

3ptguitarist · Post by **3ptguitarist** » Thu Feb 14, 2019 1:24 am

How is the velocity sensitivity on the minilab/keysteps keybed?

BONES · Post by **BONES** » Thu Feb 14, 2019 1:40 am

Yeah, KeyStep and Korg's Minilogue completely changed my attitude towards mini-keys. I'd go as far as to say that I would choose a good set of mini-keys over a full-size keyboard, simply for the convenience of the more compact size.

Yorrrrrr · Post by **Yorrrrrr** » Thu Feb 14, 2019 3:02 am

Yes, I also love my MiniLab MkII.

bmanic · Post by **bmanic** » Thu Feb 14, 2019 9:39 pm

Love my KeyStep. It's awesome!

chk071 · Post by **chk071** » Thu Feb 14, 2019 9:45 pm

3ptguitarist wrote: ↑Thu Feb 14, 2019 1:24 am How is the velocity sensitivity on the minilab/keysteps keybed?

Perfect for me. Most keyboards i tried require too much/hard key pressure for my liking, but, it's nice on the MiniLab. You can adjust it, of course.

Nice to see so much praise for these keyboards.

sin night · Post by **sin night** » Thu Feb 14, 2019 11:03 pm

I think my Reface DX has a better keyboard than the Keystep, but the Keystep keys are good for the price and better than on some other synths, definitely playable.

By the way, although I'm not a fan of minikeys, I have not one but two Keysteps.

BONES · Post by **BONES** » Fri Feb 15, 2019 11:32 am

Does the Reface DX have after-touch?

sprnva · Post by **sprnva** » Fri Feb 15, 2019 11:48 am

BONES wrote: ↑Fri Feb 15, 2019 11:32 am Does the Reface DX have after-touch?

Nope.

sin night · Post by **sin night** » Fri Feb 15, 2019 6:15 pm

No, the Reface has no after touch, but the keys have a better feel in my opinion...
Anyway, my Reface DX is placed on the highest row of my keyboard stand (so I use it as if it was just a module, it's not a very playable position), while I keep one of my Keysteps on my desk, in front of the computer, and I use it as a hub to control pretty much everything...

I love the MiniLab's/KeyStep's keyboard