The Arturia BeatStep is a compact USB pad controller and step sequencer that packs 16 velocity- and pressure-sensitive pads, 16 assignable rotary encoders, and a built-in analog-style sequencer into an ultra-slim chassis. Equally at home controlling DAW software, triggering clips, programming beats, or sequencing hardware synths via CV/Gate, it adapts to virtually any workflow through 16 fully customizable user presets. Key Features Pads: 16 velocity- and pressure-sensitive, backlit (red = Control mode, blue = Seq mode) Encoders: 16 assignable rotary encoders (MIDI CC or NRPN/RPN) Sequencer: 16-step analog-style step sequencer with per-step pitch, velocity, and gate Presets: 16 user presets for instant recall of custom MIDI mappings Pad Modes: Note data, MIDI CC, or Program Change with Bank Select Transport: Start/Stop with MIDI clock (internal sync) and MMC messages Data Encoder: Volume CC#7 in Control mode, Rate in Seq mode, transpose with Shift Connectivity USB: Class-compliant USB (powers the unit and sends/receives MIDI) MIDI: Out via supplied 3.5mm-to-DIN adapter CV/Gate: Pitch CV output (1V/oct) + Gate output (3.5mm) Specifications Dimensions (W x D x H): 324 x 127 x 16 mm (12.8 x 5.0 x 0.6 in) Weight: 0.9 kg (1.98 lbs) What's in the Box Arturia BeatStep unit USB cable MIDI adapter (3.5mm TRS to 5-pin DIN) Quick start guide and registration card
