Arturia KeyStep 37vsArturia KeyStep 37 mk2
Summary
Arturia KeyStep 37 and Arturia KeyStep 37 mk2: 2 Arturia controller keyboards compared side by side. They differ on 7 of 22 compared specifications.
| 2 items | Arturia KeyStep 37Legacy since 2026View details → | Arturia KeyStep 37 mk2 |
|---|---|---|
| General | ||
| Manufacturer | Arturia | Arturia |
| Status | Legacy | Current |
| Released | 2020 | 2026 |
| Keyboard | ||
| Keys | 37 | 37 |
| Key size | Slim | Slim |
| Key action | Synth-action | Synth-action |
| Aftertouch | Channel | Channel |
| Keybed | Arturia slim keys with aftertouch | Arturia Slimkey with aftertouch |
| Controls | ||
| Pads | 0 | 0 |
| Faders | 0 | 0 |
| Knobs / encoders | 4 | 4 |
| Display | LED | OLED |
| Pitch / mod | Touch strips | Touch strips |
| Connectivity | ||
| USB | USB-B | USB-C |
| MIDI ports | DIN out, DIN in | DIN in, DIN out |
| CV / Gate out | Yes | Yes |
| Bluetooth MIDI | No | No |
| Pedal inputs | Sustain | Sustain, Expression |
| USB bus powered | Yes | Yes |
| Features & software | ||
| Features | Arpeggiator, Sequencer, Chord mode, Scale mode, Sync in/out | Arpeggiator, Sequencer, Chord mode, Scale mode, Sync in/out |
| Bundled software | Analog Lab Intro, Ableton Live Lite | Analog Lab Intro, Ableton Live Lite |
| Size & weight | ||
| Colours | White | White |
| Dimensions (W × D × H) | 555 × 147 × 40 mm | 547 × 148 × 58 mm |
| Weight | 1.6 kg | 1.09 kg |
Key differences
- Released: KeyStep 37 – 2020 KeyStep 37 mk2 – 2026
- Keybed: KeyStep 37 – Arturia slim keys with aftertouch KeyStep 37 mk2 – Arturia Slimkey with aftertouch
- Display: KeyStep 37 – LED KeyStep 37 mk2 – OLED
- USB: KeyStep 37 – USB-B KeyStep 37 mk2 – USB-C
- Dimensions (W × D × H): KeyStep 37 – 555 × 147 × 40 mm KeyStep 37 mk2 – 547 × 148 × 58 mm
- Weight: KeyStep 37 – 1.6 kg KeyStep 37 mk2 – 1.09 kg
Both are the same on keys (37), key action (Synth-action), aftertouch (Channel) and pads (0).