PreSonus Atom SQ – Hybrid MIDI Keyboard / Pad Performance Controller

The PreSonus ATOM SQ is a hybrid MIDI keyboard and pad performance controller designed for music producers, beatmakers, performers and composers. Its distinctive staggered layout features 32 velocity- and pressure-sensitive RGB LED pads, combining the familiarity of a keyboard-style playing surface with the flexibility of a drum pad controller and step sequencer. Designed for deep integration with PreSonus Studio One and Ableton Live, ATOM SQ enables users to program drum patterns, edit MIDI events, launch clips and scenes, navigate tracks, control transport functions and adjust software parameters directly from the hardware. Eight endless rotary encoders, 16 assignable buttons, a multifunction touch strip and a context-sensitive LCD screen provide hands-on control over music-production workflows. Additional creative tools include an arpeggiator and Constrain to Scale functionality for performing melodies within a selected musical scale. The controller connects through a USB-C-compatible USB 2.0 port and is bus-powered, making it suitable for portable studio setups and live performance. The supplied package information lists Studio One Artist, Ableton Live Lite for eligible registered users, and two bonus loop packs with custom Impact XT kits.

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  32 RGB Performance Pads

  Features 32 velocity- and pressure-sensitive pads with RGB LED lighting in a distinctive staggered arrangement suitable for playing instruments, triggering samples and programming beats.

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  Hybrid Keyboard and Pad Layout

  Combines a pad-based playing surface with a layout intended to feel familiar to keyboard players and step-sequencer users.

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  Eight Endless Rotary Encoders

  Provides eight configurable rotary controls for adjusting software parameters such as filter cutoff, drum tuning and other assigned instrument or effect settings.

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  16 Assignable Buttons

  Includes 16 assignable buttons for customized control over compatible software and performance functions.

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  Multifunction Touch Strip

  Features one assignable touch strip that can control software parameters and, with Ableton Live integration, the Live crossfader.

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  Context-Sensitive LCD Screen

  Displays information relevant to the current task, including parameter details and MIDI CC assignments. Its dynamic button system changes functions according to the selected operation.

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  Integrated Step Sequencer Control

  Provides deep integration with Studio One's Pattern Editor for creating patterns, changing pattern length, editing individual steps and managing events.

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  Drum Pattern Editing

  Supports hands-on drum programming and step-sequencing workflows in compatible music-production software.

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  Arpeggiator

  Includes an expressive arpeggiator for generating melodic patterns and performing more elaborate musical phrases.

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  Constrain to Scale

  Allows performances to be constrained to a selected musical scale, helping users avoid notes outside the chosen scale.

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  Studio One Integration

  Supports navigation of instruments and effects, preset selection, track creation, tempo adjustment, metronome control, timeline navigation, zooming, MIDI-event editing, quantization, humanization and transport control.

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  Ableton Live Integration

  Supports clip and scene navigation and launching, device selection, parameter editing, track volume and panning control, send levels, Solo/Mute/Arm status, transport functions and Capture MIDI.

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  DAW Compatibility Modes

  Provides Studio One native, Live native, MCU/HUI and standard MIDI controller modes for use with compatible music software.

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  Custom MIDI Mapping

  The MIDI mode allows controls to be assigned to parameters in compatible DAWs and virtual instruments.

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  RGB Colour Customization

  Allows RGB pad lighting to be customized for colour-coding loops and samples.

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  USB Bus Power

  Draws power through its USB connection, avoiding the need for a separate power adapter in the described setup.

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  Included Studio One Software

  The listed package includes Studio One Artist production software for Mac and Windows.

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  Ableton Live Lite

  Ableton Live Lite is listed as included for registered users after October 20, 2019, subject to the applicable registration conditions.

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  Bonus Loop Packs

  Includes two bonus loop packs with custom kits for Studio One's Impact XT.

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  Portable Construction

  Weighing approximately 0.91 kg, the controller is designed to be convenient for portable production and performance setups.

• Beatmaking and Drum ProgrammingThe 32 velocity- and pressure-sensitive RGB pads and step-sequencer integration provide a hands-on approach to creating drum patterns and triggering samples.
• Electronic Music ProductionThe arpeggiator, scale constraint, rotary encoders and MIDI mapping support hands-on control of synthesizers and electronic instrument parts.
• Studio One ProductionDeep Pattern Editor integration makes it possible to create, edit and manage musical patterns without relying entirely on a mouse and keyboard.
• Ableton Live PerformanceClip launching, scene control, device adjustment and track mixing functions support live electronic music performance.
• MIDI Instrument ControlStandard MIDI and configurable controller modes allow compatible virtual instruments and DAW parameters to be controlled from the hardware.
• Portable Music ProductionIts compact dimensions, approximately 0.91 kg weight and USB bus-powered design make it convenient for mobile and space-conscious setups.
• Expressive Melodic PlayingVelocity-sensitive and pressure-sensitive pads, together with the arpeggiator and Constrain to Scale mode, provide options for expressive melodic performances.
• Workflow CustomizationAssignable buttons, rotary encoders, touch-strip functions and customizable pad colours allow users to tailor the controller to their preferred production workflow.
• Beginner Music ProductionThe included software and loop packs provide starting resources for users learning beatmaking, MIDI sequencing and digital music production, subject to the software's registration and compatibility requirements.