Arturia BeatStep MIDI/USB controller

Compact control powerhouse

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.

Software not included

What is BeatStep?

BeatStep was designed to give you the control you need, whether you’re working with your favorite DAW or loop triggering software, VST instrument or effect, drum software, DJ app, MIDI synth or even analog gear with CV/Gate inputs. The possibilities are nearly endless. BeatStep fulfills multiple requirements for a wide variety of musicians. It’s truly a chameleon, ready and able to become many things to many people. No other compact pad controller on the market offers this level of control plus a step sequencer at such an amazing price.

Play with any drum software

BeatStep’s 16 pads are both pressure- and velocity-sensitive, which means they are able to capture the nuances of your performance. BeatStep is the perfect control surface for producers and percussionists using iPads® or software instruments such as BFD, Kontakt, Live’s Drum Rack, EZ Drummer, Addictive Drums, Geist or Reason’s Kong.

Sequence Analog and Software synthesizers

BeatStep goes way beyond the typical pad controller by doubling as a step sequencer. This opens up a new world for anyone who uses MIDI modules, CV/Gate synths like the MiniBrute or MicroBrute, or plug-ins on their computer via USB. While a sequence is playing you can switch to Controller mode and use the pads and knobs to enable and disable effects, tweak filters, alter attack and decay times on plug-ins, etc. BeatStep will bring your ideas to life and enhance your live performances in an unlimited number of ways.

Enhance your live performances and DJ sets

Whether you use Ableton Live, Traktor, Serato or any other DJ/clip playback software, the BeatStep pads are perfect for launching samples or enabling effects. The 16 encoders give you lots of mapping options for EQs, filters, delays and other performance effects. BeatStep makes a stylish and portable companion to your other DJ control surfaces.

Control your MIDI-compatible gear

BeatStep is the perfect solution for stage performers looking for a way to send MIDI messages and control changes to their hardware and workstations. Thanks to the included MIDI Control Center software, mapping BeatStep to your needs becomes a breeze.

Features

16 backlit pads

• Red = Control mode
• Blue = SEQ mode
• Velocity- and pressure-sensitive

16 assignable encoders with 2 modes

• MIDI CC
• NRPN/RPN

Transport controls

• Send MIDI clock with Start/Stop (internal sync)
• Send MMC Play and Stop messages

Data Encoder

• Volume MIDI CC#7 – Control Mode
• Rate – in Sequence mode
• Sequence Transpose – SHIFT + Data Encoder
• Kensington Lock port
• 16 user presets

Multiple pad modes

• Note data
• MIDI CC data
• Program Change with Bank Select

Step Sequencer

• 16 user step sequences
• Playback modes (Forward; Reverse; Alternate; Random)
• Time divisions 1/4, 1/8, 1/16, 1/32
• Internal or External Sync
• Direct MIDI channel selection
• Pattern Length = 1-16 steps
• Sysex functions (Swing 50% - 75%; Gate Time; Legato playback modes; User Scale setting)

Connectivity

• Mini USB (use as DC in for standalone operation)
• 3.5mm MIDI output
• 3.5mm CV & Gate outputs

Specsifications:

• Connection: USB
• Dimensions: 32,4 x 12,7 x 1,6 cm
• Weight: 1 kg