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PreSonus ATOM Production and Performance Pad Controller

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PreSonus ATOM Production and Performance Pad Controller
Key Features
  • 16 Velocity- & Pressure-Sensitive Pads
  • Pads Backlit with RGB LEDs
  • 20 Assignable Buttons
  • 4 Endless Rotary Knobs + Setup Button
The PreSonus ATOM is a versatile, portable production and performance MIDI controller, well suited for artists, DJs, and producers. The ATOM is a pad-based USB 2.0 controller compatible with most major DAWs, while offering direct hardware integration with PreSonus's Studio One and Ableton Live software, allowing for virtual instrument and preset browsing, creating loop points and timeline navigation, tempo control, MIDI editing and quantization, zoom, transport control, and more.
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PreSonus ATOM Overview

The PreSonus ATOM is a versatile, portable production and performance MIDI controller, well suited for artists, DJs, and producers. The ATOM is a pad-based USB 2.0 controller compatible with most major DAWs, while offering direct hardware integration with PreSonus's Studio One and Ableton Live software, allowing for virtual instrument and preset browsing, creating loop points and timeline navigation, tempo control, MIDI editing and quantization, zoom, transport control, and more.

The ATOM features 16 full-sized velocity- and pressure-sensitive performance pads, each backlit by RGB LEDs. The pressure control can be switched between MIDI aftertouch, channel pressure, and continuous-controller (CC) messages. Additionally, the pads offer selectable velocity curves and pad-pressure thresholds. Other features include 20 assignable buttons and four endless rotary encoders. What's more, there are three modes of operation including MIDI keyboard, note repeat, and full velocity.

The ATOM is bundled with Studio One Artist software and includes custom-designed loop content from MVP Loops. The PreSonus ATOM is USB bus powered by your Mac or PC and includes a standard USB 2.0 cable. A copy of Ableton Live 10 Lite is also included.

Controls
  • 16 full-size velocity- and pressure-sensitive, RGB LED pads
  • Pressure switchable between MIDI aftertouch, channel pressure, and CC messages
  • 8 assignable pad banks
  • Selectable pad velocity curves and pad pressure thresholds
  • 20 assignable buttons
  • 4 endless rotary encoders
Modes
  • MIDI Keyboard mode
  • Note Repeat mode
  • Full Velocity mode (only sends velocity 127)
Connection
  • USB 2.0
Included Software
  • Studio One Artist production software for Mac and Windows
  • MVP Loops content custom-designed for ATOM
  • Compatible with most music production and performance software for Mac and Windows
Ableton Live Lite
  • Key Features
    • Unique Session View for quick, intuitive composition, flexible performance and improvisation
    • Nondestructive editing with unlimited undo
    • Multitrack recording up to 32-bit / 192 kHz
    • Powerful MIDI sequencing of software and hardware instruments
    • Advanced warping and real-time time-stretching
    • Group tracks
    • Use multiple levels of groups to mix with greater flexibility and manage detailed arrangements more easily.
    • VST and Audio Unit support
    • Time signature changes
    • Multiple automation lanes
    • Track Freeze
    • Capture MIDI:
      • Recall your best ideas after you've played them
      • Capture MIDI can turn what you played into MIDI clips, without having to think about recording
    • Automatic plug-in delay compensation
    • MIDI remote control instant mapping
    • MIDI output to hardware synths
    • MIDI Clock/sync
    • ReWire
    • Multicore/multiprocessor support
    • WAV, AIFF, MP3, Ogg Vorbis, FLAC file support
    • Ableton Link: Technology to keep instances of Live and a growing collection of iOS apps in time over a wireless network
    • 8 Audio & MIDI tracks
    • 8 Scenes
    • 2 Send and return tracks
    • 8 Mono audio input channels
    • 8 Mono audio output channels
    • Complex warp modes: Advanced algorithms for stretching audio, ideal for working with mixed audio or full tracks
  • Includes Live’s Core Library of Sounds and Presets:
    • Racks
      • 268 Instrument Racks
      • 48 Drum Racks
      • 117 Audio Effect Racks
      • 5 MIDI Effect Racks
    • Presets
      • 50 Instrument Presets
      • 172 Audio Effect Presets
      • 109 MIDI Effect Presets
    • Samples
      • 84 Loops
      • 1249 Drum Hits
      • 513 Multisamples, FX, and other one-shots
UPC: 673454007149

PreSonus ATOM Specs

Item Type
Drum Pad Controller
Number of Pads
16x Velocity-/Pressure-Sensitive RGB Backlit Pad
Expression Controls
20x Button
4x Knob
Transport Controls
Yes: Record, Stop, Play
Display
No
Sequencer
No
Connectivity
Audio I/O
No
Trigger Device & Pedal Inputs
No
MIDI I/O
No
CV/Gate I/O
No
Sync I/O
No
USB I/O
1x USB-B (USB 2.0, Host Connection, MIDI)
Media/Memory Card Slot
No
Wireless
No
Compatibility
OS Compatibility
macOS 10.11 or Later / Windows 10 or Later
OS Compatibility
macOS 10.11 or Later (64-Bit Only)
Windows 10 to 11 (64-Bit Only)
Included Software
Ableton Live Lite
Mobile App Compatible
No
Supported Drivers/API & Plug-Ins
ASIO
VST
RAM Requirements
4 GB, 8 GB Recommended
Storage Requirements
StudioOne Software: 40 GB
Required Hardware
USB 2.0 Port, USB-A Port
Internet Connection
Required for Software/Driver Download
Power
Power Requirements
USB Bus Power
Physical
Color
Black
Included Accessories
USB Cable
Dimensions
7.7 x 8 x 0.8" / 19.5 x 20.2 x 2 cm
Weight
1 lb / 0.5 kg
Packaging Info
Package Weight
1.92 lb
Box Dimensions (LxWxH)
10 x 9.7 x 2.7"

PreSonus ATOM Reviews

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does this include the full version of studio one ...

does this include the full version of studio one or is it a watered down version of it?
Asked by: Robert
The PreSonus ATOM Production and Performance Pad Controller includes PreSonus Studio One "Artist" with purchase, which is not as feature-packed as Studio One "Professional", but also not the lightest version and still includes most relevant DAW features. This link shows the feature comparison for the different versions of Studio One: https://bit.ly/3DKkghD
Answered by: Matt Z
Date published: 2022-04-08

Can I use the atom to trigger stingers I have ...

Can I use the atom to trigger stingers I have preset in soundboard?
Asked by: Dinesh
thank you for your question. you can use this midi controller to trigger sound and pads within any daw.
Answered by: Anthony
Date published: 2019-05-22
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