ARTURIA BeatStep Pro — MIDI Controller
Arturia BeatStep Pro is a hardware sequencer and MIDI controller with two independent monophonic melodic step sequencers, a 16-track drum sequencer, and a customizable controller mode. Each melodic sequencer supports sequences up to 64 steps with note, velocity, gate time, and note tie control.
Specifications
Sequencing
| Melodic sequencers | 2 monophonic step sequencers |
|---|---|
| Max steps | Up to 64 steps per sequence |
| Step parameters | Note, velocity, gate time, note tie |
| Drum sequencer | 16-track drum sequencer, one track per pad |
| Projects | 16 projects; each includes 16 sequences per melodic sequencer, 16 drum sequences, and a controller map |
Performance and Control
| Pads | Velocity- and pressure-sensitive pads |
|---|---|
| Knobs | Touch-sensitive knobs |
| Performance tools | Real-time looper/roller touch strip, randomizer amount/probability, swing, tap tempo |
| Controller mode | Customizable MIDI controller mode for knobs, step buttons, and pads |
Connectivity
| Usb | USB class compliant |
|---|---|
| Midi | MIDI In/Out with included adapters |
| Cv gate | CV/Gate outputs including 1V/oct CV and 10V gates |
| Drum gates | 8 drum gate outputs |
| Sync | Clock sync with multiple standards including analog/DIN sync |
Included Items
| Box contents | BeatStep Pro unit, quick start guide, registration card, 2 MIDI adapters, clock adapter, anti ground-loop adapter |
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| Software | Analog Lab Intro and Ableton Live Lite |
Fit and constraints
Intended use
Constraints
To use it
Questions
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Description
Arturia BeatStep Pro is a hardware sequencer and MIDI controller with two independent monophonic melodic step sequencers, a 16-track drum sequencer, and a customizable controller mode. Each melodic sequencer supports sequences up to 64 steps with note, velocity, gate time, and note tie control. A project contains 16 sequences per melodic sequencer, 16 drum sequences, and a controller map, with 16 projects total. Connectivity includes USB, MIDI In/Out via included adapters, CV/Gate outputs for melodic sequencing, velocity outputs, 8 drum gate outputs, clock sync, DIN sync, and class-compliant USB. Performance controls include velocity- and pressure-sensitive pads, touch-sensitive knobs, real-time looper/roller strip, randomizer amount/probability, swing, and tap tempo. Arturia lists dimensions of 415 x 163 x 36 mm and weight of 1.45 kg.