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Arturia BeatStep
The chameleon controller and sequencer that provides nearly endless possibilities. With a compact format, it is the perfect companion on the road or in the studio. BeatStep is highly versatile, capable of triggering clips in applications like Ableton Live, playing drums with BFD or EZDrummer, or tweaking synth parameters. Or doing all of those at once!
BeatStep is also a 16-step analog sequencer, and it’s like a force of nature when it comes to creating interesting musical phrases for analog synthesizers, MIDI drum machines, keyboards and DAWs. Its advanced connectivity interfaces easily with a computer or iPad® using USB, a drum module with MIDI, or the CV/Gate inputs on an analog synthesizer.
Step Sequencer
In SEQ mode the pads become toggles for each step in your sequence. The 16 encoders will adjust pitch for the associated step. 16 memories allow for instant recall of your favorite patterns while the pad scale modes, sequence playback modes and time division functions allow for realtime performance changes.
On top of all that it has MIDI, USB and CV/GATE connectivity, giving you a sequencer that will work with all types of gear, including analog synths, software instruments, and MIDI hardware.
Percussion Controller
With 16 velocity- and pressure-sensitive pads, BeatStep is the perfect compact percussion instrument. The ultra-sensitive pads allow for great dynamic performances. The 16 encoders can be assigned to adjust various parameters for further real-time control over your drum sounds.
General purpose control surface
The BeatStep pads can be configured to send MIDI note on/off messages, MMC commands, Program and Bank changes, or serve as MIDI CC buttons.
With 16 encoders, 16 pads/buttons and 16 presets, there are as many ways to use BeatStep as there are live gigs and studio environments. You can trigger clips in Ableton Live or use the encoders to adjust the effects in your favorite DJ app. The transport buttons can be MMC controls or send MIDI CCs to start and stop your DAW. It can be the MIDI Clock master or slave to an external clock.
Using an iPad and a camera connection kit, you can turn BeatStep into one of the most flexible iPad app controllers ever.
Artists speak about BeatStep
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«It's not a toy. The BeatStep is a solid step sequencer, easy to use and extremely fun to play with. Although it has plenty of applications, I do love it to go on with other analogue synthesizers as it allows me to get all of those incomparable musical nuances I was looking for.» Aki Bergen (DJ/Producer) |
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«I fell in love with a little new toy, the BeatStep. So simple and so effective. I hate complicated technology and the BeatStep is as simple as one would wish. Plus the benefit of great sequenzing and controlling possibilities including a CV/Gate connectivity to get my old synths back from the attic in the studio.» Oliver Huntemann (DJ/Producer) |
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«Arturia's BeatStep will definitely be connected to my DAW , Love the fact it can be both Midi controller and a Sequencer, will make building Drums part in your track more creative and fun task then before.» Guy J (DJ/Producer) |
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«The new beatStep is extremely intuitive and has helped my creative process and workflow exponentially. Not to mention making programming fun again!» Doc McKinney |
Details
| 1-Data Knob | In CNTRL mode this sends MIDI CC#7 (Volume). In SEQ mode it can transpose your sequence up or down or change the playback rate |
| 2-Encoders | Fully assignable in MIDI Control mode and used for adjusting pitches in SEQ mode. The 16 encoders offer you plenty of creative options |
| 3-Transport | The transport buttons can send MMC or MIDI CC messages to DAWs, in addition to controlling the internal sequence |
| 4-Mode Buttons | The mode buttons allow for immediate access to the most-used functions |
| 5-Classy, Backlit Drum Pads | The 16 pads are velocity- and pressure-sensitive. They turn red for CNTRL mode or blue for SEQ mode, providing instant visual feedback on stage. And they feel great! |
Main Features
16 backlit pads
- Red = MIDI CC mode
- Blue = SEQ mode
- Velocity and pressure sensitive pads
16 assignable encoders with 2 modes
- MIDI CC
- NRPN/RPN
Transport Buttons
- Sends MIDI clock with Start/Stop (internal sync)
- Sends MMC play and stop messages.
Data Dial
- Volume MIDI CC7 – Control Mode
- Rate – in SEQUENCE mode
- Seq Transpose – SHIFT+Data Dial
- Kensington Lock
- MIDI CC mode – RED LEDS
- 16 user presets
Multiple pad modes
- NOTE data
- MIDI CC data
- Program Change with Bank
Step Sequencer – BLUE LEDS
- 16 user step sequences
- Step play modes
- Forward
- Reverse
- Alternate > <
- Random
- Time divisions
- 1/4th, 1/8th, 1/16th, 1/32nd
- Internal or External Sync
- Direct MIDI channel select
- Pattern Length = 1 -16 steps
Sysex functions
- Swing 50%-75%
- Gate Time
- Legato playback mode
- User Scale setting
Connectivity
- Mini USB in/out (DC in for standalone operation)
- 3,5 mm MIDI output
- 3,5 mm CV & Gate outputs
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