Arturia Beatstep Step Sequencer & Controller Black Edition

It comes along with one of our most famous virtual synthesizers, the Oberheim SEM V, a faithful reproduction of the original Oberheim SEM from 1974. The second instrument of this bundle, Analog Lab allows you to pick your sound from among 6000 presets of all our legendary synthesizers virtual recreations. Last but not least, Ableton Live Lite allows you to be immediately operational.

Compact Control Powerhouse

BeatStep Black Edition offers a high-quality design led by a simple principle, allowing you to experiment, create and perform your art fully and with no detour.

BeatStep BE is loaded with an extensive array of features which includes 16 assignable encoders, 16 velocity- and pressure-sensitive pads that can be used to send note generation, MIDI CC or program change signals, a complete step-sequencer and comprehensive connections. At last, the 16 user presets allow you to save different configurations for pads and encoders as well as one sequence.


Step Sequencer

In SEQ mode the pads become toggles for each step in your sequence. The 16 encoders will adjust pitch for the associated step. 16 memories allow for instant recall of your favorite patterns while the pad scale modes, sequence playback modes and time division functions allow for realtime performance changes.

On top of all that it has MIDI, USB and CV/GATE connectivity, giving you a sequencer that will work with all types of gear, including analog synths, software instruments, and MIDI hardware.


Percussion Controller

With 16 velocity- and pressure-sensitive pads, BeatStep is the perfect compact percussion instrument. The ultra-sensitive pads allow for great dynamic performances. The 16 encoders can be assigned to adjust various parameters for further real-time control over your drum sounds.


General purpose control surface

The BeatStep pads can be configured to send MIDI note on/off messages, MMC commands, Program and Bank changes, or serve as MIDI CC buttons.

With 16 encoders, 16 pads/buttons and 16 presets, there are as many ways to use BeatStep as there are live gigs and studio environments. You can trigger clips in Ableton Live or use the encoders to adjust the effects in your favorite DJ app. The transport buttons can be MMC controls or send MIDI CCs to start and stop your DAW. It can be the MIDI Clock master or slave to an external clock.

Using an iPad and a camera connection kit, you can turn BeatStep into one of the most flexible iPad app controllers ever.

Bundled Software for a limited time

Oberheim SEM V

Oberheim SEM V is a stunningly accurate virtual synthesizer that delivers the sound of the legendary Oberheim SEM from 1974.

SEM V reproduces the unique SEM architecture with its oscillator sync, characteristic filter shape and specific envelope response. But it goes further than just sounding great thanks to the added polyphony and multitimbral capability, the exclusive 8-Voice Programmer module and the modulation Matrix.


Analog Lab Software

Analog Lab is the convergence point of all the great keyboard instrument recreations made by Arturia.

Think of it like the V Collection in a single instrument. Among the sound engines modeled in Analog Lab are Mini V, CS-80 V, Jupiter-8V, ARP 2600 V, Modular V, Oberheim SEM V, Matrix-12 V, the VOX Continental-V organ and the Wurlitzer-V electric piano. Analog Lab gives you the sound of these great instruments in a simplified and more accessible way.

With 6000 presets made by professionals, available individually or coupled in Multi-mode, Analog Lab offers an ergonomic interface with a quick and effective browser system to assist you in finding the sound you need quickly. No more hunting for sounds!


Ableton Live 9 Lite

Ableton Live 9 Lite is a starter version of one of the most popular digital audio workstation ever made.

Discover the DAW in which thousands of song are composed and recorded each day. Live 9 Lite offers an intuitive, convenient and deep working environment to quickly turn your ideas into rich tracks. It also comes with a large selection of audio and midi effects plus many drum resources and perfectly matches with the BeatStep workflow.


Beatstep Main 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