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General| Type | Pad Controller |
|---|---|
| Connectivity | USB |
| Power | USB bus-powered |
| Pads | 16 RGB velocity- and pressure-sensitive pads |
| Encoders | 4 Assignable Rotary Encoders |
| Software | Studio One Artist |
| Software Compatibility | Ableton Live |
| OS Compatibility | Windows, macOS |
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Your ATOM package contains the following: ATOM production and performance pad controller, PreSonus ATOM Quick Start Guide, 6' (1.8m) USB cable.
Once you register your ATOM, you will be able to download the following: Studio One Artist recording software and content, Universal Control...
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Explains the importance of firmware updates and the process of updating using Universal Control software.
Details the Status Indicator, Knobs 1-4, pads, Bank, Full Level, Note Repeat, Setup, and Assignable Controls.
Allows customization of controller options via Quick Setup Mode. Pads act as toggle buttons for functions.
Enables repeatedly triggering a sound at a specified rate by holding a pad. MIDI clock determines tempo.
Allows selection of MIDI Drum, MIDI Keyboard, or Mardi Gras modes for pad behavior.
Defines how pressure messages are sent: Off, CC, Aftertouch, or Channel Pressure.
Sets the amount of pressure required after the initial strike to send a MIDI pressure message.
Adjusts pad responsiveness based on strike force: Soft, Medium, or Hard.
Configures the tempo for the Internal MIDI Clock, allowing tap tempo or knob adjustment.
Disables all MIDI signals by pressing Pad 4 while holding the Setup button.
Allows quick access to Instrument browser, preset selection, and track creation within Studio One.
Functions as tap tempo control for Studio One sessions, with tempo adjustable via Pad 14 or Knob 2.
Enables navigation through events on the timeline using Left/Right buttons, with Shift for multiple events.
Uses Up and Down buttons to navigate through the track list in Studio One.
Opens the Instrument browser via Pad 13; Up/Down buttons navigate plug-in lists.
Allows setting timeline loop start/end points and positioning within the session.
Focuses session on the loop area by pressing the Zoom button while Set Loop is active.
Inserts a Pattern part for the current track using Pad 9 (Duplicate). Shift+Set Loop creates loops.
Opens the Music Editor view in Studio One for editing notes, velocity, and pitch.
Uses Up/Down buttons to raise/lower pitch by half-step, or octave with Shift.
Moves selected events/notes forward/backward in timeline using Nudge + Left/Right buttons.
Provides quick access to Instrument Editor and presets via Show/Hide and Preset +/- buttons.
Focuses on the currently focused pad in Impact XT using Shift + Preset +/- for sample editing.
Enables editing of the Pattern Editor in Studio One, specifically for Impact XT.
Controls Click, Record, Play, Loop, Stop, Return to Zero, Save Session, and Undo functions.
Adjusts the current view horizontally or vertically by holding Zoom and using Navigation buttons.
Allows mapping any Studio One parameter to the four ATOM controller knobs via right-click assignment.
Guides through installing and authorizing Studio One Artist software and bundled content.
Provides an overview of Studio One Artist's Start page, document management, and device configuration.
Details how to select audio interface drivers and configure buffer block size in Studio One Artist.
Guides on setting up external MIDI devices, including keyboards, and configuring their MIDI channels and ports.
Guides through creating a new song, setting up default audio I/O, and naming the session.
Details how to set up audio inputs and outputs for recording and playback in Studio One Artist.
Explains how to add and customize audio and instrument tracks in Studio One Artist.
Guides on creating an audio track, setting input levels, and enabling recording in Studio One.
Describes adding plug-ins and instruments by dragging-and-dropping them from the browser.
Details the MIDI note values assigned to pads across different banks for triggering sounds.
Lists MIDI CC, HEX Value, and Range for the four ATOM controller knobs.
Details MIDI CC and HEX values for various buttons like Shift, Preset, Show/Hide, Nudge, Editor, and Transport controls.
Allows customization of MIDI channels for pads, knobs, and buttons for 3rd party applications.
Changes the MIDI channel for the 16 pads, with options to reset to default.
Changes the MIDI channel for the 4 knobs, with options to reset to default.
Changes the MIDI channel for the 22 buttons, with options to reset to default.
Changes the MIDI channel for pressure messages sent by the 16 pads.
Configures pads on Bank 1 to send CC messages only, disabling Note On/Off.
Allows adjustment of LED brightness through three available options using the Bank button.
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