The Arturia Beatstep offers a new dimension of functionality. On the one hand, this Pad Controller can be used to trigger clips in Ableton or to control individual drum sounds. The Beatstep is also a 16-Step sequencer, which can ne connected via USB, MIDI or even CV. This allows virtual plug-in instruments as well as hardware instruments to be controlled. Particularly the owners of older analogue instruments from pre-MIDI ear will enjoy the ability to effortlessly integrate CV devices via USB/MIDI. Even iPad users can use the Beatstep with the Camera Connection it.
MIDI Controller Mode & Step Sequencer Mode
16 Velocity Sensitive Pads
16 Encoders
16 MIDI Controller Presets
16 Sequencer Presets
MIDI Control Center Editor internal & external Clocking
CV Outputs (1V per Octave)
USB I/O MIDI output iPad compatible (requires Camera Connection Kit)
Kensington Lock
Standalone MIDI or CV operation requires ext. power supply)
Solid piece of kit. Easy to use, great value for money. A must have... In my opinion only one feature is missing a randomize patern function/generator for those moments when you run out of ideas or those lazy days we all have once in a while. But maybe this could be implemented in a future os revision.
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