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 interface with MIDI, USB, CV/Gate, and DIN Sync platforms, the BeatStep Pro combines two independent sequencers, each with 64 steps per sequence. Additionally, it features a 16-track drum sequencer with real-time recording and classic step sequencing. Performance effects, a looper, a randomizer, and tactile controls make the BeatStep Pro a powerhouse for electronic musicians.

Three Sequencers Fuel a World of Creative Possibilities

The self-contained and flexible BeatStep Pro includes two melodic sequencers, each capable of storing up to 16 sequences per project and 16 projects each, along with a 16-channel drum sequencer. Pads make it easy to play melodic sequences in various scales, giving you extensive creative power for composing and performing music.

BeatStep Pro is Loaded with Tools and MIDI Effects to Inspire Your Imagination

Arturia BeatStep Pro allows you to add swing to instruments, even for older drum machines that predate swing. A built-in randomizer with adjustable randomness creates exciting variations on grooves, and the touch strip looper enables smooth DJ-style transitions during performances. These tools make your live shows and studio sessions highly dynamic and expressive.

Take Control of All Your Favorite Synths and Software

BeatStep Pro interacts seamlessly with DAWs, hardware synthesizers, iOS apps, and other MIDI-controlled devices. The melodic sequencers provide discrete pitch, velocity, and gate outputs, while the drum machine offers eight individual gate outputs. With full transport controls, the BeatStep Pro also functions as a master clock, supporting MIDI and DIN Sync, giving you maximum flexibility in any studio or live setup.

What Arturia Says...

The Ultimate Sequencing Powerhouse

BeatStep Pro is a world-class controller, performance sequencer, and composing tool all in one highly connectible package. It puts thousands of on-the-spot ideas at your disposal with its two independent melodic sequencers and a 16-track drum sequencer, allowing full control over virtual devices, analog and digital instruments, drum machines, and iPad apps.

Step into the Spotlight

• 16 Projects are instantly accessible, each containing 16 sequences per melodic sequencer and 16 patterns for the drum sequencer (over 4000 combinations per Project)
• Each melodic sequence can be up to 64 steps long, with individual pitch, velocity, and gate articulation per note
• 16-track drum sequencer with one track per pad
• Record in real time using the pads or use step buttons for classic drum machine workflow

Perfect Performance

BeatStep Pro combines sought-after performance effects including a touch strip looper, randomizer, swing settings, and numerous hands-on controls. These tools make live performances dynamic, creative, and expressive.

Take Control

Control mode allows you to trigger clips in your favorite DAW, play sounds from external devices, or manipulate software instruments. BeatStep Pro seamlessly takes your ideas from concept to performance-ready reality.

Plays Well with Others

BeatStep Pro connects to virtually any musical device: computers, virtual instruments, modular synths, drum machines, and more. Connectivity includes USB, MIDI In/Out, CV/Gate outputs, Clock In/Out, and DIN Sync, making it a versatile centerpiece for any setup.

Premium Software Included

BeatStep Pro includes a selection of industry-standard creative software, enabling you to start producing music immediately and explore new ideas from day one.

What's in the Box

• BeatStep Pro unit
• Quick Start Guide
• Registration Card
• 2x MIDI adapters
• Clock adapter
• Anti ground-loop adapter

Instrument Dimensions

• Size: 16.3 x 6.4 x 1.4 inches (415 x 163 x 36 mm)
• Weight: 3.20 lbs. (1.450 Kg)

Main Features

• 2 monophonic step sequencers
• Up to 64 steps per sequence
• Note, velocity, and gate time settings per step
• Note tie function
• 16-track drum sequencer (one track per pad)
• MIDI controller mode
• Fully customizable knobs, step buttons, and velocity/pressure-sensitive pads
• Send MIDI CC, note data, and program changes
• 16 Projects, each with 16x2 sequences, 16 drum sequences, and a controller map

Performance Controls

• Randomizer with Amount and Probability settings
• Real-time looper/roller touch strip
• Independent swing amount per sequence
• Touch-sensitive knobs
• Tap Tempo

Connectivity

• CV/GATE outputs (1 volt per octave CV, 10 volt gates)
• 8 drum gate outputs
• Clock sync with multiple standards
• MIDI In/Out with supplied MIDI adapters
• USB class compliant
• Full parameter and sequencing editing via free MIDI Control Center software
• Kensington lock