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Arturia BEATSTEP PRO Manual

Brand: Arturia | Category: Recording Equipment | Size: 0 MB

Arturia beatstep pro User Manual (93 pages)

USB class-compliant controller

Brand: Arturia | Category: Recording Equipment | Size: 4 MB

Table of Contents
5
1 Introduction

10
2 Beatstep Pro Overview

11
- Making the Connections
  11
  - With a Computer
    11
  - With External Devices
    12
    
    CV/Velo/Gate/Drum Gate
    12
    
    MIDI Devices
    12
    
    Clock Sources/Destinations
    12
  - Something to Consider : Ground Loops
    12
- Front Panel Overview
  14
  - Transport/Shift Buttons
    14
  - Preset/Project Utility
    15
    
    Trns Lnk
    15
    
    Prst Lnk
    15
    
    Preset Length Section
    15
    
    MIDI Channel
    15
  - Roller/Looper
    15
  - Swing/Randomness/Probability
    16
  - Tempo and Synchronization
    16
  - Sequencer Control
    17
  - Project/Control Modes
    17
  - Encoders
    17
  - Step Buttons
    18
  - Pads
    18
- Rear Panel Overview , Part 1
  19
  - Pitch/Velo/Gate Outputs
    19
  - Drum Gates
    19
- Rear Panel Overview Part
  19
  - Clock Input/Output
    19
  - MIDI Input/Output
    19
  - Usb/DC in
    20
  - Power Switch
    20
  - Kensington Lock Port
    20
3 Basic Operations

21
- What's a Project
  21
- The Blank Project
  21
- Making a Project
  22
  - Select a Sequencer
    22
  - Select a Pattern
    22
  - Clear a Pattern
    23
  - Set the Tempo
    23
  - Enable the Metronome
    23
  - Record a Pattern (or Three)
    23
  - Sequencer Mute
    24
- Saving a Project
  24
- Loading a Project
  24
- All Notes off
  25
- All Note off
  25
4 The Step Sequencers

26
- What's a Step Sequencer
  26
- Seq1 and Seq2 Characteristics
  26
- Sequence Creation
  26
  - Quantize Recording
    27
  - Encoders
    27
    
    Pitch
    27
    
    Velocity
    27
    
    Gate Time
    27
  - Scales
    28
    
    What the Scales Do
    28
    
    Scale Types
    28
    
    How the Root Note of a Sequence Is Determined
    29
  - Step Buttons
    29
  - Sequence Length
    29
    
    Sequence Follow Mode
    30
    
    Lengths > 16 Steps
    30
    
    Editing Steps 17-32
    30
  - Pads
    31
    
    Input Scale
    31
    
    Octave Range
    31
    
    Playback Mode
    31
    
    Time Division
    31
  - Swing
    32
  - Randomness/Probability
    32
- Saving a Sequence
  32
- Copying a Sequence
  33
- Copying a Sequence from One Sequencer to the Other
  33
5 The Drum Sequencer

34
- DRUM Vs. SEQ: a Comparison
  34
- Pattern Creation
  34
  - Recording a Pattern
    34
    
    About Quantize Recording
    34
  - Selecting a Drum
    35
  - Muting a Drum
    35
  - Encoders
    35
    
    Shift
    35
    
    Velocity
    35
    
    Gate Time
    35
  - Step Buttons
    35
  - Pattern Length
    36
    
    Pattern Follow Mode
    36
    
    Lengths > 16 Steps
    36
    
    Editing Steps 17-32
    37
  - Pads
    37
    
    Playback Mode
    37
    
    Time Division
    37
  - Swing
    38
  - Randomness/Probability
    38
- Saving a Pattern
  38
- Copying a Pattern
  39
6 Projects

40
- Loading a Project
  40
- Project Management
  40
  - Saving a Project
    40
  - Copying a Project
    41
- Tempo
  41
  - Fine-Tuning of the Tempo
    41
  - Tap Tempo
    41
- Swing
  41
  - Current Track Button
    42
- Randomness/Probability
  42
  - Randomness
    42
  - Probability
    43
  - Current Track Button
    43
- Roller/Looper
  43
  - Roller Mode
    44
    
    General Operation
    44
    
    Sync Settings
    44
  - Looper Mode
    44
    
    Loop Length
    44
- Trns Lnk
  44
- Prst Lnk
  45
- Selecting MIDI Channels
  45
  - Output Channels
    45
  - Input Channels
    46
7 Advanced Features

47
- Enter Notes with Step+Pad
  47
- Fast Ties
  47
- Extend a Pattern or Sequence
  47
- Shift Button Chart
  48
- MIDI to CV
  49
  - Sequencer Mode - MIDI to CV
    49
- Chaining Patterns
  49
- Shift + Knob 1 or Knob 2
  49
8 Synchronization

51
- As Master
  51
- As Slave
  51
  - Clock In/Out Rates
    51
  - Clock Connectors
    52
9 CV/Gate Functions

53
- SEQ1/SEQ2: Pitch, Velo and Gate
  53
  - How Do They Work
    53
  - Can My DAW Send CV/Gate Signals
    53
  - How Should I Route the Signals
    53
  - CV/Gate Specifications
    54
- Drum Gates
  54
  - How Do They Work
    54
  - Which Pads Do I Use
    54
  - Can My DAW Send CV/Gate Signals
    55
  - How Should I Route the Signals
    55
  - Drum Gate Specifications
    55
10 Control Mode

56
- What Is Control Mode
  56
- Top Panel Functions
  56
  - Tempo
    56
  - Metronome/Tap Tempo
    56
  - Swing
    56
  - Randomness/Probability
    57
  - Roller
    57
  - Transport
    57
  - Disabled Features
    57
- Encoders: CC Vs. MCU/HUI Mode
  57
11 MIDI Control Center Basics

58
- System Requirements
  58
- Installation and Location
  58
- Connection
  58
- Where to Find the Manual
  59
12 Using MIDI Control Center

60
- Device Projects
  60
  - The Working Memory
    60
  - Project List
    60
  - Resizing the Window
    60
- Project Browser
  61
  - Building a Project Library
    62
  - Revise a Template
    62
  - Revise a Pattern
    63
- Store To/Recall from
  63
- Tabs
  64
  - Project
    65
  - Seq1/Seq2
    65
  - Drum
    66
  - Controller Map
    66
- Sequence Window
  67
  - Navigation
    67
    
    Scroll
    67
    
    Zoom
    68
  - Front-Panel Parameters
    68
    
    Transpose
    68
  - SEQ Length
    69
  - Sequence Events
    69
    
    Enter/Delete Notes
    69
    
    Move Notes
    69
    
    Copy/Paste Notes
    70
    
    Note Velocity
    70
    
    Note Length/Gate Time
    70
    
    TIE a Note
    71
- Drum Window
  71
  - Navigation
    71
    
    Scroll
    71
    
    Zoom
    72
  - Front-Panel Parameters
    72
  - SEQ Length
    73
  - Sequence Events
    73
    
    Enter/Delete Events
    73
    
    Move Events
    73
    
    Copy/Paste Events
    74
    
    Event Velocity
    74
    
    Event Length/Gate Time
    74
    
    TIE an Event
    74
- Controller Window
  75
  - Common Features
    75
    
    MIDI Port
    76
    
    MIDI Channel
    77
  - Toggle MIDI CC Values with a Pad
    77
  - Set Encoder Range for a MIDI CC
    79
- Global Parameters
  80
  - MIDI Channel
    80
  - Transposition
    80
    
    Latch
    81
    
    Input Channel
    81
    
    Input Port
    81
    
    Center Pitch
    81
    
    Seq Link
    81
  - CV/Gate Mode
    82
  - Velo/At
    82
    
    User Knob Acceleration
    82
    
    Pad Poly Aftertouch
    82
  - Sync
    83
    
    Clock In/Out Settings
    83
    
    Tap Tempo
    83
    
    Tempo
    83
    
    Wait to Load Project
    83
    
    Wait to Load Pattern
    83
  - Metronome
    84
  - Transport
    85
  - Drum Map
    85
  - User Scale
    86
13 Parameter Charts

87
- Default Settings
  87
  - Encoders
    87
  - Step Buttons
    88
  - Pads
    88
- Mcu/Hui Encoder Assignments
  89
14 Arturia Beatstep Pro - Legal Information

90
- Software License Agreement
  90
- Fcc Information (Usa)
  92
- Canada
  93
- Europe
  93

Arturia beatstep pro User Manual (137 pages)

Brand: Arturia | Category: Recording Equipment | Size: 4 MB

Table of Contents
6
1 Beatstep Pro Overview

10
- Making the Connections
  10
  - With a Computer
    10
  - With External Devices
    11
  - Something to Consider: Ground Loops
    12
- Front Panel Overview
  13
  - Transport/Shift Buttons
    13
  - Preset/Project Utility
    14
  - Roller/Looper
    15
  - Swing/Randomness/Probability
    15
  - Tempo and Synchronization
    16
  - Sequencer Control
    16
  - Project/Control Modes
    17
  - Control Encoders
    17
  - Step Buttons
    18
  - Velocity/Pressure Pads
    19
- Rear Panel Overview, Part 1
  20
  - Pitch/Velo/Gate Outputs
    20
  - Drum Gate Outputs
    20
- Rear Panel Overview, Part 2
  21
  - Clock Input/Output
    21
  - MIDI Input/Output
    21
  - Usb/DC in
    21
  - Power Switch
    21
  - Kensington Lock Port
    21
2 Basic Operations

22
- What Is a Project
  22
- The Blank Project
  23
- Making a Project
  24
  - Select a Sequencer
    24
  - Select a Pattern
    24
  - Clear a Pattern
    25
  - Set the Tempo
    25
  - Enable the Metronome
    25
  - Record a Pattern (or Three)
    26
  - Sequencer Mute
    26
- Project Save
  27
- Project Load
  28
- All Notes off
  28
3 The Step Sequencers

29
- What's a Step Sequencer
  29
- SEQ1 and SEQ2 Characteristics
  29
- Sequence Creation
  30
  - Quantize Recording
    30
  - Encoders
    31
  - Scales
    33
  - Step Buttons: Note On/Off/Edit
    35
  - Default Sequence Length
    36
  - Pads
    38
  - Swing: Project Vs. Current Track
    40
  - Randomness/Probability Features
    41
- Saving a Sequencer Pattern
  41
- Copying a Pattern
  41
- Copying a Pattern between SEQ1 and SEQ2
  42
- Clearing a Pattern
  42
4 The Drum Sequencer

43
- DRUM Vs. SEQ: a Comparison
  43
- Pattern Creation
  44
  - Recording a Pattern
    44
  - Selecting a Drum
    44
  - Muting a Drum
    45
  - Selecting the Encoder Editing Options
    46
  - Step-Editing a Pattern
    47
  - Pattern Length
    48
  - Pad Functions
    50
  - The Swing Feature
    51
  - Randomness and Probability
    52
- Saving a Drum Pattern
  53
- Copying a Drum Pattern
  53
- Clearing a Drum Pattern
  53
5 Projects

54
- Loading a Project
  54
- Project Management
  55
  - Saving a Project
    55
  - Copying a Project
    55
- Tempo
  55
  - Fine-Tuning of the Tempo
    55
  - Tap Tempo
    55
- Swing
  56
  - Current Track Button (Swing)
    56
- Randomness/Probability
  57
  - Randomness
    57
  - Probability
    58
  - Current Track Button (Randomness/Probability)
    58
- Roller/Looper Modes
  59
  - Roller Mode
    59
  - Looper Mode
    60
- Transpose Link
  60
- Preset Link
  61
- Selecting MIDI Channels
  62
  - Output Channels
    62
  - Input Channels
    63
6 Advanced Features

64
- SEQ1, SEQ2, and DRUM
  64
  - Extend a Sequence, Pattern, or Drum Track
    64
  - Polyrhythm Mode
    68
  - Pattern Chains
    71
  - Enter/Edit Notes with Step Button + Pad
    73
  - Fast Ties
    74
  - Editing All Steps in a Pattern at Once
    75
- SHIFT Button Chart
  77
- MIDI to CV Conversion
  78
  - Sequencer Mode - MIDI to CV
    78
7 Synchronization

79
- As Master
  79
- As Slave
  80
  - Clock In/Out Rates
    80
  - Clock Connectors
    80
8 CV/Gate Functions

81
- SEQ1/SEQ2: Pitch, Velo and Gate
  81
  - CV/Gate Signals: DAW Configuration
    81
  - Routing Signals
    81
  - CV/Gate Specifications
    82
- Drum Gates
  83
9 Control Mode

84
- What Is Control Mode
  84
- Top Panel Functions
  85
  - RATE/FINE Encoder
    85
  - Metronome/Tap Tempo Button
    85
  - Swing Encoder
    85
  - Randomness/Probability Encoders
    85
  - The Touch Strip
    85
  - Transport Section
    86
  - Disabled Features
    86
- Selecting the User Channel
  86
- Working with Scenes
  87
  - What Is a Scene
    87
  - How to Make a Scene
    87
  - Recalling a Scene
    87
- Encoders: CC Vs. MCU/HUI Mode
  88
- Shift Functions in Control Mode
  88
10 MIDI Control Center

89
- MCC Basics
  89
  - System Requirements
    89
  - Installation and Location
    89
  - Connection
    90
  - Where to Find the Manual
    92
- Device Projects
  93
  - Project List
    93
  - Resizing the Window
    93
- Project Browser
  94
  - Building a Project Library
    94
  - Revise a Template
    95
  - Revise a Pattern
    96
- Store To/Recall from
  97
- Tabs
  99
  - Project Tab
    99
  - SEQ1 & SEQ2 Tab
    100
  - DRUM Tab
    100
  - Controller Map Tab
    101
- Sequence Window
  102
  - How to Navigate
    102
  - Front-Panel Parameters
    103
  - Sequence Length
    104
  - Sequence Events
    105
- Drum Window
  108
  - Navigation
    108
  - Front-Panel Features
    109
  - Pattern Length (Polyrhythm Off)
    110
  - Track Length (Polyrhythm On)
    111
  - Pattern Events
    112
- Controller Window
  115
  - Common Features
    115
  - Toggle MIDI CC Values with a Pad
    117
  - Set Encoder Range for a MIDI CC
    118
- Device Settings
  119
  - Global Parameters
    119
  - Touch Strip
    122
  - MIDI Channel Parameters
    123
  - Mackie Control / HUI
    123
  - Transposition
    124
  - CV/Gate Mode
    125
  - Sync
    126
  - Metronome
    127
  - Transport
    128
  - Drum Map
    129
  - User Scale
    129
11 Parameter Charts

130
- Default Settings
  130
  - Encoders Settings
    130
  - Step Buttons Settings
    132
  - Pads Settings
    133
- MCU/HUI Encoder Assignments
  134
12 Software License Agreement

135
13 Declaration of Conformity

137

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6 Advanced Features

7 Synchronization

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11 Parameter Charts

12 Software License Agreement

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