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Arturia BeatStep Pro: Command Central for Your Electronic Music Rig

For anyone who prefers the hands-on experience of hardware sequencing and works with a wide variety of electronic music gear, the Arturia BeatStep Pro is a dream come true. Designed to play well with MIDI, USB, CV/Gate, and even DIN Sync platforms, Arturia BeatStep Pro offers a combination of two independent sequencers, each with 64 steps per sequence. There's also a 16-track drum sequencer onboard with real-time recording and old-school step sequencing available. Now add on performance effects, a looper, a randomizer, and amazing tactile controls, and you can start to see the power of the Arturia BeatStep Pro.

Three sequencers fuel a world of creative possibilities

The self-contained yet impressively flexible Arturia BeatStep Pro sequencer combines two independent melodic sequencers, each with 64 steps per sequence, with a versatile 16-channel drum sequencer. Each of the melodic sequencers allows you to store up to 16 sequences per project and save 16 projects a piece. Add to that a set of pads that makes playing melodic sequences in a variety of scales easy, and you have a ton of creative power just waiting to be set into action!

Arturia BeatStep Pro is loaded with tools and MIDI effects to inspire your imagination

Want to spice up your show with a bit of variety? Arturia's BeatStep Pro has you covered. For starters, you can add a dose of swing to your instruments — even old-school drum machines that hit the market before swing existed. A built-in randomizer (with randomness control) lets you create exciting variations from even the most pedestrian grooves. And performing electronic musicians at Sweetwater dig the touch strip looper, which makes it easy to roll on DJ-style transitions.

Take control of all of your favorite synths and software

With Arturia BeatStep Pro's capability to interact with DAWs, hardware synths, iOS apps, and other MIDI-controllable gear, the sky's the limit when it comes to putting this remarkable gadget to use. Both melodic sequencers include discrete pitch, velocity, and gate outputs, and the drum machine section comes equipped with eight individual gate outs. With its full set of transport controls, the Arturia BeatStep Pro also serves as a top-notch master clock, supporting both MIDI and DIN Sync for maximum flexibility.

Arturia BeatStep Pro Sequencer Features:

  • A hardware sequencer that interacts with MIDI, USB, CV/Gate, and DIN Sync gear
  • Dual sequencers offer 64-steps per sequence, 16 sequences per project, and 16 projects
  • 16-track drum sequencer offers both real-time and step sequencing
  • Performance functions include a looper with touch strip, a randomizer, swing settings, and more
  • Flexible MIDI controller mode provides extensive DAW and virtual control

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Tech Specs

  • Type: Sequencer and Controller
  • Tracks: 16-track drum sequencer
  • Sequencer: Dual monophonic 64-step sequencers, 16 sequences per project, 16 projects
  • Pads: 16 x velocity/pressure-sensitive backlit pads
  • Encoders/Pots: 16 assignable
  • MIDI I/O: USB, 2 x 1/8" TRS Type B (in, out)
  • USB: 1 x Micro-B
  • Other I/O: 8 x drum gate outs, CV/Gate outs
  • Word Clock: 2 x 1/8" (in, out)
  • Software: MIDI Control Center
  • OS Requirements - Mac: OS X 10.7 or later
  • OS Requirements - PC: Windows 7 or later
  • Power Supply: USB bus powered
  • Height: 1.4"
  • Width: 16.3"
  • Depth: 6.4"
  • Weight: 3.2 lbs.
  • Manufacturer Part Number: 430111

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Rated 5/5

Super powerful sequencer for performance

I got this to use as a sequencer for hardware synths/drum machines and for the money nothing competes with it. Build quality is good and the workflow is great for quick and dirty production but takes a while to learn all of the button combos to get the most out of it. I'm don't do much writing in the Daw so Im barely using half of the functionality this thing offers
Music background: Bedroom musician
Rated 5/5

Great build quality with a multitude of connectivity!

I purchased the BeatStep Pro to control an ancient analog drum synthesizer. Works flawlessly. I was up and running in minutes. Highly recommended .
Music background: Semi-pro weekend warrior
Rated 5/5

Powerful Studio Addition

It's impressive what this thing can do. The Beatstep Pro is really easy to set up and even easier to learn. Within a few days I introduced it into my workflow without any issues. I already notice a positive difference in my projects. The swing and randomize settings alone make this worth the money.
Rated 5/5

Very powerful sequencer

I was originally looking at the new Keystep Pro before making this choice. However, since I was sequencing monophonic, semi-modular synths, a drum machine and already had a great keyboard on my Moog Grandmother, the BeatStep Pro better fit my needs at a much lower price.

The advantage to buying the "middle-aged" BeatStep Pro is that the firmware has gone through many updates over the years to chase out most all of the known bugs, making this sequencer reliable and well-behaved.
Music background: Electronic musician
Rated 5/5

Keep Coming Back

I guess you could say I collect hardware and Eurorack format sequencers. MAQ16, a couple Dark Times, Orb, Europa, Renee, Eloquencer, ADM Sequencer One, Pyramid, Metropolis, 3 different Kilpatrick units, Zillion, Detroit SEQ, Modcan Touch, etc... And I'm on the Cirklon waiting list. They all have strengths and most have some serious weaknesses. Where BSP gets heavy for me is all the switching around between modes, different drum channels, bars, and so forth. But there's always a price for functional density. Yet when I consider price, UI, connectivity, sync, the BeatStep Pro is very hard to beat.