Presonus Atom SQ

The PreSonus ATOM SQ is a performance hybrid MIDI controller that frees you from the limitations of working “in-the-box”. Sequencer, performance pad and keyboard, the Atom SQ is the most flexible MIDI controller PreSonus has made. Make beats quickly with the step sequencer, enjoy the responsive pads. Play with arpeggiators, basslines and melodies – all from the same controller!

• Hybrid sequencer, keyboard, and performance pad controller
• 32 velocity- and pressure-sensitive pads
• Staggered TR-style layout
• Context-sensitive screen changes its display depending on application
• RGB LED pads for color coordinating loops and samples
• Enjoy full expression with switchable polyphonic aftertouch, channel pressure, or MIDI CC message modes
• Expressive touch strip for controlling parameters such as filter cutoff, pan, and LFO rate
• 8 endless rotary encoders make tweaking parameters a breeze
• Constraint to scale prevents you from playing a wrong note
• Selectable pad velocity curves and pressure thresholds customize the pads’ response for maximum expression
• MIDI keyboard, note repeat, and full velocity modes
• Set looping points, navigate the timeline, zoom in/out on the timeline or events, and edit/quantize MIDI events
• Tight integration with Studio One DAW software
• Automatically detected by Studio One, so no setup is required
• Ableton Live integration makes producing, playing virtual instruments, and triggering samples and loops expressive, flexible, and fun
• Also works with other DAWs via USB-MIDI
• USB bus-powered design
• Includes Studio One Artist, Ableton Live Lite, and a 5′ USB cable
• Packaged with the complete Studio Magic Plug-in Suite — a collection of awesome plug-in emulations of classic studio gear
• Requires Studio One v5 or later for full integration support