Hillington, United Kingdom
About this listing
BeatStep is three instruments in one: a velocity- and pressure-sensitive pad controller, a 16-step analog sequencer, and a CV/Gate interface for hardware synths.
All in a compact, bus-powered unit.
Use it to trigger clips in Ableton Live, play drums into BFD or EZdrummer, or tweak parameters on your favourite plugin. Flip to sequencer mode and BeatStep drives MIDI drum machines, keyboards, DAWs, or — via its CV/Gate outputs — vintage and modern analog synths that have no MIDI input at all. It's one of the few affordable ways to bridge a modern USB/MIDI setup with an analog rig.
A great fit for:
Producers who want hands-on step sequencing without opening a laptop
DJs and live performers triggering clips, cues and effects on the fly
Modular/analog synth owners who need a compact MIDI-to-CV/Gate bridge
Anyone building a first controller setup on a tight budget
Key Features
16 velocity- and pressure-sensitive backlit pads (red = Control mode, blue = Sequencer mode)
16 assignable encoders (MIDI CC or NRPN/RPN)
Built-in 16-step analog sequencer with pad-scale and playback-mode options
CV/Gate outputs (1V/octave) for analog synth control
USB (class-compliant, no drivers needed), MIDI Out, and standalone USB-powered operation
16 MIDI controller presets + 16 sequence presets, recalled instantly
Editable via free Arturia MIDI Control Center software
Transport controls sending MIDI CC or MMC — can be MIDI Clock master or slave
iPad-compatible via camera connection kit
Kensington lock port for securing on stage or in a studio
Huge Connectivity In A Little BoxWhilst most standard controllers are simply happy to connect to your computer, the Arturia Beatstep offers far many more options.USBThe Beatstep of course offers up USB connectivity which is bus powered and features a USB class compliant I/O design, that makes it just as happy to hook up to you PC as our MAC or iPAD. This gives you the control options that you would expect to have from a regular pad controller, allowing you to control the transports on your favourite DAW, sequence your favourite plug-in, set up the encoders to modulate filters and eq’s or mixer channels.MIDIThe BeatStep also has additional MIDI out as well, so you can use the pads to control an old drum module or the drum sounds on your workstation keyboard. You can also use the Step Sequencer mode to bring new life to your MIDI equipped synthesizers.CV / GATELastly the BeatStep has a standard 1 volt per octave CV output as well as a standard 1 volt per octave GATE output. This means you can directly interface them with older none MIDI capable kit or even the newer MiniBrute or MicroBrute synthesizers also from Arturia. By combining BeatSteps step sequencing capabilities with a modular synth, it allows for all manner of hands on control and pattern generation.The Arturia MIDI Control CentreThe MIDI Control Centre software provides you with a fast and easy way to edit parameters and then export your presents to back them up or create archives of your favourite presents to share with others.
Specification
Controller Mode: red LED / Sequencer Mode: blue LED
16 velocity & pressure-sensitive pads
16 assignable encoders
16 MIDI controller presets, 16 sequence presets
Editor software: Arturia MIDI Control Center
Clocking: internal or external
Outputs: CV/Gate (1V/oct), MIDI Out, USB
iPad compatible (camera connection kit required)
Class-compliant USB — no drivers required
Kensington lock port
Bus-powered via USB, or standalone via USB power adaptor
Price€129.35
Incl. VAT
+ €54.77 Shipping
14-Day Return Policy
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