Arturia BeatStep USB/MIDI/CV Controller and Sequencer

It’s a USB/MIDI controller, Its a MIDI to CV converter, Its a Sequencer No Its All of the above. The compact and intuitive Arturia BeatStep offers 17 knobs, 16 velocity and pressure-sensitive pads and incredible connectivity to your favorite hardware and software. Control your gear with the simple layout of BeatStep and stow it easily when traveling from gig to gig.Arturia BeatStep USB/MIDI/CV Controller and Sequencer Features:MIDI controller Mode RED LED MODEStep Sequencer mode BLUE LED MODE16 velocity and pressure sensitive pads16 encoders16 MIDI Controller presets16 Sequence presetsWorks with MIDI Control Center EditorInternal and External clockingCV outputsUSB I/OMIDI outputiPAD compatibility (using camera connection kit)Transports can send MIDI CC or MMCKensington LockStandalone MIDI or CV operation when powered via standard USB power adaptorUSB Class compliant (no drivers)Arturias BeatStep offers a new degree of functionality and performance for a portable pad controller offering a highly versatile controller capable of triggering clips in such applications as Ableton Live. The BeatStep 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.
Arturia BeatStep USB/MIDI/CV Controller and Sequencer Specifications

Arturia BeatStep USB/MIDI/CV Controller and Sequencer Specifications

Product Specifications

Arturia BeatStep USB Controller and Sequencer Specifications 16 Backlit Pads: Red = MIDI CC mode Blue = SEQ mode Velocity and pressure sensitive pads 16 Assignable Encoders with 3 Modes: MIDI CC NRPN/RPN Program Change Transport Buttons: Sends MIDI clock with Start/Stop (internal sync) Sends MMC play and stop messages. Data Dial: Volume MIDI CC7 Control Mode Rate in SEQUENCE mode Seq Transpose SHIFT+Data Dial Kensington Lock MIDI CC Mode: RED LEDS 16 User Presets Multiple Pad Modes: NOTE data MIDI CC data Program Change with Bank Step Sequencer BLUE LEDS: 16 user step sequences Step play modes: Forward Reverse Alternate > < Random :Time Divisions 1/4th, 1/8th, 1/16th, 1/32nd Internal or External Sync Direct MIDI channel select Pattern Length = 1 -16 steps Sysex Functions: Swing 50%-75% Gate Time Legato playback mode User Scale setting Connectivity: Mini USB in/out (DC in for standalone operation) 3.5 mm MIDI output 3.5 mm CV & Gate outputs