Arturia Releases BeatStep – Multi-Mode Sequencer/Controller

April 30th, 2014 by

Arturia is consistently at the top of their synthesis and instrument game. Now, the release of BeatStep marks a milestone for the company as their first hardware device specific to manipulation of external devices and software. This mini sequencer/controller hybrid is their most flexible device to date.

Integration, integration and more integration!

Integration, integration and more integration!

BeatStep can integrate with anything in our including DAWs(controllers), virtual instruments(performing and triggering) and even hardware instruments that support CV/Gate connections. Simple examples include triggering old analog synths with the 16-step sequencer built into BeatStep.

Arturia’s sequencer/controller, BeatStep, is available now for $129 MSRP. Here are more details from Arturia:

Arturia’s BeatStep offers a new degree of functionality and performance for a portable pad controller.

BeatStep is highly versatile, capable of triggering clips in such applications as Ableton Live, it also allows you to play drums in conjunction with such applications as BFD or EZDrummer.

BeatStep is also a 16-step analog sequencer for creating all kinds of musical phrases to be sent to analog synthesizers, MIDI drum machines, MIDI keyboard devices, or computer programs. Its vast connectivity allows you to interface BeatStep with a computer or iPAD using USB, a drum module using MIDI or an analog synthesizer equipped with CV/GATE.

Main Features :

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  • MIDI controller Mode – RED LED MODE
  • Step Sequencer mode – BLUE LED MODE
  • 16 velocity and pressure sensitive pads
  • 16 encoders
  • 16 MIDI Controller presets
  • 16 Sequence presets
  • Works with MIDI Control Center Editor
  • Internal and External clocking
  • CV outputs
  • USB I/O
  • MIDI output
  • iPAD compatibility (using camera connection kit)
  • Transports can send MIDI CC or MMC
  • Kensington Lock
  • Standalone MIDI or CV operation when powered via standard USB power adaptor
  • USB Class compliant (no drivers)

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