Arturia BeatStep Compact MIDI Controller & Sequencer 16 Pads 16 Encoders with Software

The Arturia BeatStep is a versatile compact MIDI controller and sequencer, designed to give you comprehensive control over your favorite DAW, VST instruments, drum software, DJ apps, MIDI synths, and even analog gear with CV/Gate inputs. Its chameleon-like functionality makes it suitable for a wide variety of musicians and production setups.

Key Features:
* **Versatile Control:** Functions as both a MIDI controller and a step sequencer, allowing you to trigger clips, finger-drum, create beats, and tweak sounds in real-time. Ideal for studio or on-the-road use.
* **Dual Mode Operation:** Features 16 velocity- and pressure-sensitive pads for percussion in MIDI Controller mode, and a powerful step sequencer with 16 encoders to adjust pitch per step. Includes 16 memory slots for instant pattern recall, plus pad scale modes, sequence playback modes, and time division for real-time performance changes.
* **Simultaneous Control:** Utilize both controller and sequencer modes simultaneously. For example, use the step sequencer via CV/Gate while triggering clips in Ableton Live and manipulating VST effects with the encoders.
* **Extensive Connectivity:** Equipped with MIDI, USB, and CV connectivity to work seamlessly with analog synths, software instruments, and other MIDI hardware. Pads can be configured for MIDI note on/off, MMC commands, Program/Bank changes, or as MIDI CC buttons.
* **Included Software:** Comes with creative software including Ableton Live Lite for track creation, Analog Lab Intro for professional synth and key sounds, and MIDI Control Center for easy setup and sequence editing. Transport buttons support MMC controls or MIDI CCs, and can function as MIDI Clock master or slave.