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PreSonus - Atom Controller

Description

Both a compact, dynamic performance controller and a tightly integrated production environment, PreSonus®' ATOM pad controller and included Studio One® Artist production software let you create and perform with ease. The most versatile pad controller in its class, ATOM is compatible with most music software and lets you perform and produce with virtual instruments and trigger samples and loops in real-time, using 16 full-size, velocity- and pressure-sensitive RGB pads and 8 assignable pad banks. Produce beats, play virtual instruments, and trigger sound effects and loops with unsurpassed expressiveness and flexibility!

Bring ATOM out to play for a stunning live show.
Sure, ATOM is a great production pad controller but it's an instrument controller too. Use the velocity- and pressure-sensitive pads to play your virtual instruments live, with incredible expressiveness. Set up pad banks for a full virtual drum set and perform beats that will energize any crowd. Even play multiple ATOMs at once to put on an exciting live show.

Features

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 send velocity 127)

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

Technical Specifications

Input Connection Type: USB 2.0 (bus-powered)
Pads, Buttons, and Knobs:
* 16 full-size velocity- and pressure-sensitive, RGB LED pads
* 20 assignable buttons
* 4 endless rotary knobs
* 1 Setup button
Dimensions (H x D x W): 0.82" x 7.68" x 7.95" (20.75 x 195 x 202 mm)
Weight: 1 lb. (0.45 kg)

Computer system requirements:

Below are the minimum computer-system requirements for ATOM with Studio One 4 or later:

Mac
- Mac® OS X 10.11 or higher (64-bit only)
- Intel® Core® 2 Duo processor (Intel Core i3 or better recommended)

Windows
- Windows® 7 (SP1 + platform update), Windows 8.1, or Windows 10 (64-bit only)
- Intel Core Duo or AMD® Athlon™ X2 processor (Intel Core 2 Duo or AMD Athlon X4 or better recommended)

Mac and Windows Systems
- 4 GB RAM (8 GB or more recommended)
- USB 2.0 port
- Internet connection (needed for software installation and activation)
- Monitor with 1366 x 768 resolution (high-dpi monitor recommended)
- 40 GB hard-drive space
- Universal Control 2.9 or later (for firmware updates)
- Studio One 4.1+ required for native integration