BeatStep Pro connectivity

Glen Darcey, VP Product Management, takes you on a guided tour of the connectivity possibilities granted by BeatStep Pro. From modular to all-in-one devices passing by the digital environments, BeatStep Pro will become the core of every kind of setups.
0:18 Introduction
2:33 Connecting to a computer
4:33 Connecting via CV/Gate
13:56 Connecting via Midi
16:44 Connecting via drum gates
22:40 Connect it all !
More info :
www.arturia.com/beatstep-pro/o...

[@soupforare]

Most exciting sequencer since the 90s at a price that's absolutely ludicrous, you guys are killing it

[@setphaser]

Wow! Glen! This video is stellar! So practical, no nonsense, but you explain and demonstrate everything really clearly, even stuff I font really understand like gate cv times! I also really respect that you're clear about which other brands use what voltages and triggers. This simple information makes life do easy for us. I can't wait to spend my weekend hooking up some fun stuff!

[@vooveks]

Hi. Just to say thanks - you solved a problem I was having with no MIDI being outputted - didn't realise you had to use the grey plug! Nice one. Stopped my headache nicely...

[@playboxadministrator9229]

Great demo. Thanks for this. It's been really helpful.

[@jaeryan1337]

Do you know which settings to use for the Korg Odyssey? I bought the module just to sequence it with BSP via CV/Gate and I can't get it to work. It sequences just fine from my Keystep though 😕

[@santiagorulo]

Hi, did you know what kind of gear you could connect to the clock output? I tried with my volcas and my tb-3 and it dosen't work, thanks for the amazing video

[@droidbotdotcom]

Really beautifull sequence's at the end : )

[@575garden]

is it possible to adjust the cv output on the beatstep pro?

[@SkratchingCatRecords]

Groovy track at the end!

[@misteremagic]

hi , i just got my BSP . what kind of cables shall we use ? add jacks cables ?

[@Matthew-fc2km]

When you use the midi out i get it from sequencer 1 and 2 how can i change it to only get one wile using the cv out or will it automatically arrange itself

[@charliejim11]

Can I load on drum sounds from a DAW to the device?

[@setphaser]

Can you connect a portable usb keyboard controller by usb y cable to "play" the sequencer instrument currently selected?

[@misteremagic]

Hi , many thanks for your feedback . I'm not using spark hardware . You mean if I would like to use any drumsvst with my beatstep pro it has to be done within DAW ? I tried on beatstep pro : Vst vintage standalone and within Daw as my drum sequencer in BSP . My Moog on seq 1 BSP . Many thanks

[@jean-baptiste9230]

can the beat step send chords to the access? greta tutorial!!!

[@davidrogers1799]

Hey all! I want to use my Octatrack to control my beatstep pro (which in turn is controlling my synths via CV). i can't seem to get this to work! Any tips / help ??

[@reSEQUENCer1]

Nice one, Glen!

[@eugenegina2410]

Can I connect this beatstep pro to my Alesis Micron.

[@akissparaskevopoulos]

Thank you for the video

[@oddwolfhaley]

How about connecting the BeatStep Pro with the Novation Circuit? Will there be an issue with both of them having a step sequencer? Thanks for any help

[@els1f]

Any info on the best way to use it with Reason?

[@Peroo85]

How can I sync my microbrute to the Beatstep Pro with CV ?

[@frithlandelectronica7486]

can this be used to send clock to a roland sh101 clock in

[@urbannpa]

It's kind of weird to watch you lay that microbrute on top of the Beatsteps power connector,just sayin'.

[@Knoc_Whearity]

i think the guy is very rough with all the gear.. you'd know he didn't buy them...

[@ZafroSoundz]

Can you use the Drum sequencer section as another sequencer? All your videos use Ableton for a drum rack, or this video the modular gear, we're trying to steer away from using a computer in our set up. Can you route the drum section to the midi output and can you control pitch etc?

[@WOMBATLARD]

How would I link this gadget to a Elka x1000d, Alesis dm5, Roland GP16, Behringer Vamp 2 and a Yamaha Keyboard

[@mynmyself]

recently bought one, the seq2 Gate Out is outputting a constant voltaje and is not responding when I press the pads (i do get velocity and pitch variation, but no gate response)

[@nmarinozzi1]

Can i Connect my ms20 mini vía usb so can i send and recibe notes?

[@scoobysienna]

hi i have 4 synths can this control all 4 please..one is drum imopact..? or would i need kepstep?

[@aikighost]

So is anyone using the beatstep pro to control an MPC 1000 via the drums section? How are they finding it? Id like to control 2 of my old analog synths and my MPC form the beatstep pros sequencer.

[@SEkSkapela]

hello all, can i sequence 2 synths thru CV outs and a Sampler with midi out? if I can, what am I waiting for? :) thanks for replies in advance

[@maxmason75]

Can somebody explain how to change around the midi channels with the midi module? I have a peak linked up by midi to the beatstep pro but I can only get sequencer 1 to play one sequence...how do you get another sequence going with a whole new range of sounds!?!?!

[@kavinskiadam8922]

Hi! For the beatstep pro I have a moog voyager xl and a nord drum 2...all channels (6 ) of the nord drum are connected separately on cv, just like the moog. How can I use them with ableton? I mean how could I connect them to eachother and what should I do in the ableton? Please help! :)

[@EliahHoliday]

Wondering if there is a way to utilize Velocity to Filter and Velocity to Note at the same time.

[@Kittyspit562]

im getting A LOT of cracking sounds when playing midi into my Virus!? anyway to fix this or any tips on maybe why this is happening? its really bothering me & restricting me recording. im playing the synth in multi mode, playing two sounds at once & getting tons of pops

[@kafrrros]

is it a ok if you connect cv with Stereo 3.5 mini jack? or does it have to be mono?

[@leoperonoescribo]

Hi! Based on your experience. How can I save different BMPs for different projects in the BSP. I need to change time for the different songs. If it is not possible, is there any hardware that will allow me to do this? I have a Roland SPDSX with BPM for each song, but I did not get sync with the BSP. Obviously does not transmit messages Sync via midi, is there any magic box that does this work? thank you very much

[@logaritmoAK]

what about using the keyboard instead of pads? does it register the keys from external keyboard?

[@bockler_live3645]

So I've got a problem I got an Modular , Dark Energy and TR-8 so the both Sequencers are giving Cv/Gate to the Modular & Dark Energy. The TR-8 is GETTING the BPM via Midi kable directly from the BSP. So far so Good ! Now if I'm using the Drumgates (the lower ones) to Control with the gate-outputs the modular , the TR-8 is also played or getting Gate inputs: For example i tippt in the TR-8 an 4/4 Kick and the drum sequenzer is playing 16 Steps the tr-8 plays 16 kicks per step.... For sure it got something to do with the Software somehow. I just want that the TR-8 and other Midi devices are getting the BPM per midi nothing else. what do i have to change in the settings ?

[@maf464]

So when will we see some rack/modules by Arturia ? (i have a small Studio ^^)

[@KosmoDeuz]

I have a problem of triggering MOOG ROUGE by this. Somehow it change only octaves but plays same note all the time. I have tried all the settings already.. Does Anybody have an idea ?

[@bonneman66]

is it possible to connect (2) BSP and have them run in sync like (1) rig with (8) tracks running in sync using the jacks and internal settings?

[@Syncopator]

This looks pretty awesome, it's going on my Xmas list.

[@riccardo2719]

Anyone know what kind of synth is the big black rack behind Glen in the beginning of the video? thanks!

[@New_Zealand_Music]

Did he say Volca? Does that mean minilogue as well, sorry if this questions been asked. cheers

[@mastodom739]

Does the beatstep pro connect to an audio interface directly or is it indirect through the computer, looking at the back panel with my limited knowledge I say it cannot connect directly, but if it does can someone enlighten me on the process. Thanks for your time.

[@sarragiannaki5522]

how you connect the beatstep pro in the korg ms 20 mini ??

[@manne3d]

so, would is be possible to get velocity sensitivity on the brutes (reason nr 1 why i have not bought one yet! :) ) with the beatstep pro by playing the minibrute's keyboard ---> midi din out the minibrute ---> midi din IN to the beatstep ---> CV velocity out on the beatstep pro ----> filter in on the minibrute. would it be possible to PLAY the keyboard on the minibrute REALTIME with velocity sensitivity? (controlling the filter with softer/harder hits on the minibrutes keyboard) i mean without recording to the sequencer first. also if it works will there be lag problems? thx

[@dogh2o921]

Can I use this to sequence the Hydra?

[@xisotopex]

what do I do if I want to start and stop another instruments sequencer, and not play it from the beatstep pro?

[@GiovanniTombesi-bt4yc]

14:16 is it possible to connect Stan alone as a sequencer the beststep pro with the synth Dave Smith prophet 08?

[@SteeleHD]

What's the intro song

[@torus6083]

Does the Beatstep Pro use a MINI or MICRO USB Cable?

[@paulsavage8086]

Is it possible to record in a sequence if played on an external keyboard (korg minilogue in this case)

[@postpunk77]

can it control 2 midi synths simultaneously?

[@brokenandincirculation5707]

I have both my beatstep pro and hydrasynth hooked in to ableton . For some reason all of the beatstep pro sequence 1 , 2 and 3 control the hydrasynth . How do I correct this ??

[@misteremagic]

I'm trying to connect my moog ( midi ) and using as my drums sounds from my computer ( Arturias Vintage drums ) . But for some reasons I'm having an issue wit split the midi channels …. I can hear my drums also on Seq1 area ( which supposed to be only for my hardware moog ) ..appreciate any advice

[@glenarturia241]

misteremagic Spark does not allow for setting a single MIDI channel at this time. You will need to run Spark in a DAW or some host like MainStage to have it channelize.

[@dinogoldie9716]

I want to use the BSP's drum sequencer to control/sequence two Volca Drums. Each volca Drum has six voices which can be assigned to a single MIDI channel or spread across six. So is there a way of assigning pads 1-6 to one Volca drum then pads 9-14 to the second Volca Drum? How would I go about doing that? Would I need to allocate separate MIDI channels to all twelve voices or could I, say, assign Volca Drum 1/BSP pads 1-6 to channel 10 and Volca 2/BSP pads 9-14 to channel 11? Please help!

[@leejmalcolm1]

Thanks mate :)

[@daveb2740]

What about syncing midi in. I'm trying using my Digitakt but can seem to get it working. Help anyone?

[@orbitalchiller]

Is it normal that my midi keyboard connected to the MIDI IN of the BSP can only play monophonic while the BSP pads can play chords ? The MIDI OUT is connected to a poly-synth. I am well talking about playing (with fingers, you know), i know the recorded sequences are monophonic anyway. Please help, this pishmeh off.

[@sonicultura]

What are you people using clock out for? It doesn't work with my Volca or TE stuff. Just curious what you use it for? Thanks!

[@nicholasmorgan4140]

I just bought the BSP, and the clock output isn't doing what I expect. I'll hook it up to the scope tomorrow.

[@mateomaderas5504]

Probably a dumb question - but can MIDI input be routed through to the usb midi?

[@michaelparker9860]

can you connect the beatstep pro to the behringer model D? i tried it but it did not work.

[@williamduignan]

Hey :) I love the BSP. Ideally it'd control my Moog Minitaur and my iPad. But I can't get it to work with the iPad. I used the Y-Cable like the Quick Start guide recommended, but no luck. Just a message saying "Not enough power." Any ideas?

[@roasty80]

More power

[@josephsaczawa329]

Having issues hooking up my volca beats, microkorg, and microkorg to bsp.

[@rosendome]

really great!!!!!

[@Fireblaze15]

DCO = digitally controlled pitch and wave forms. It's still analog as Dave Smith will explain to you in full detail. As long as the synths have VCF's and VCA's, it is a true analog path even with "DCO's" (which is a horrible term for them but that's what happened) He experimented with Vector Synthesis which is part of the Korg M1's brain that he worked on, and that basically changed music forever and made the 90s what it is today.

[@renbelmont]

I use the korg m1 still in almost all songs because it's so versatile

[@cataclysmicconverter]

So when I power my unit up, unlike yours, the PROJECT, CONTROL MODE, SYNC, PRST LINK and Sequencer 3 button in red, light up. I cannot get the green sequencer buttons to light up as you show in making a sequence. I've tried a hard reset, firmware upgrade and it still powers up the same way. I had it working fine, then after awhile the display read "err" and all of the above cannot change. What is going on?

[@olivervelazquez6063]

i have one question, when i connect my beatstep pro with my synth, the beatstep pro turn on the sequencer of my synth, the sequence of the beatstep dont give sound

[@hectorcastro7416]

I know that i arrive late to this video lol, but... im using an impact and microfreak, i connect with midi the drumbrute impact, but the microfreak just sync the tempo with arp or seq, but in the pad nothing sounds i try to change all but nothing... is this because the impact needs to connect with gates and the microfreak by midi, and the clock option? Thanks im desesperated

[@KeithCanisius]

do you need to hook it up to a computer to do all those changes. Im tired of computers -:)

[@freefinancialadvice]

I suggest putting the in/outs on the top rear, that’d be easier for desktop use

[@pedronazer4504]

Hello. I have troubles to conect my BSP with Moog Minitaur & moog Sub 37. I read that it´s a problem about the CV. It`there any way to fix it?

[@csrader]

Expert Sleepers Disting module between the BSP and your Moog gear

[@aliawada4120]

Is it possible connect to rx3 pioneer ?

[@rocky_racoon3183]

How about an update, Ableton midi setup grid is different to the old version you are using.

[@supernaturalflavor]

Was hoping to get a tutorial on the various midi connections, using the different configurations. That is a main part of connectivity and the instructions are a bit vague imho.

[@andreas-wismann]

With the Beatstep Pro, is it possible to input my sequences in real-time over MIDI, like from an external keyboard? And how about a "polyphonic" recording of live electronic drums? (bar after bar of course)

[@ArturiaOfficial]

Hi Andreas, yes you can use an external input and record its MIDI notes into BeatStep Pro. The first two tracks are monophonic sequencers but the 3rd track is made for drums, this one is polyphonic. I hope it helps :)

[@BruceCastillo]

can i trigger a simmons sds 1000 with the drum gate outputs?

[@ianhd9396]

You know I have a Linn Drumm and i was wondering the same thing

[@BeachPresent]

Hello . I don't have a right side menu (NAVIGATOR). What needs to be done to make it appear?

[@GuitarsAndSynths]

Looks like a great affordable beat sequencer for modular gear.

[@djvartan]

So if that micro USB cable (not the best connection) gets unplugged you totally go down? No battery back up?

[@lucasc5622]

people want so many special features for something that costs less than £200

[@andrewj.682]

@@lucasc5622 i think thats a pretty important thing to have for it’s 500 dollar pricetag right now.

[@shapeshifter8986]

Maybe some day there is a possibility to sync to the linndrum?

[@NorfolkTraveller]

This looks amazing - just ordered one. I haven't yet found a video showing how to allocate the drum pads to drum sounds. It'd be handy to see how this is done.

[@kaitsu9608]

Hi! Did you find out if it is single midi channel operation or can i set separate midi channels... that would expand alot the possibilities of device.. having percussive synths on drum lane

[@dancassidy7471]

My computer did not recognize beat step

[@studioagosto]

I am using the beatstep pro to control mostly analog synths and drum machines... but I was wondering if it was possible to use the midi clock out or USB out to sync the BPM of a Teenage Engineering OP-1?

[@ArturiaOfficial]

Hi Jorge, to be honest I don't know how clock and sync work on the OP-1 but it should be possible! If you face any issue, I suggest you to get in touch with our support team with this link: www.arturia.com/support/askforhelp I’m sure they will be able to help you :) Best regards.

[@cryptomonique]

hi Arturia, 1st of all, i'm a big big fan of the beatstep pro. great quality, with such small size & weight, and for such a small price. you guys are the best. i have a question though (and it may be a stupid one) : can you synchronize two beatsteps pro to each other in order to get twice as much sequencer tracks ? a little bit like they did on the Beatles recordings with two 4 tracks tape recorder chained up together so they could have 8 tracks available? all my best

[@ArturiaOfficial]

Hi Bast! Yes, you can use one as the master, and link the second one, as a slave. It works with Midi and sync. I hope it helps :)

[@cryptomonique]

It does! Thanks your for taking the time :) Have a good day

[@bosnianlain]

@@cryptomonique even better, you can connect one of the drum gates to the clock of the other one and have weird rythms, polyrythms or normal 1 to 1 sync, you will have to change some basic settings on the midi controll center to work properly, just search a bit and youll find out. i do that with my bsp and keystep, the keystep being the slave.

[@sonicultura]

I wonder if it's possible to assign each knob to different midi channels? In the Midi Control Center it looks like it but I only get out on one midi channel? Thanks!!

[@alessiofontana5667]

+sonicultura of course you can and it's very simple. In the Midi CC, just click on the knob and assign the midi channel you want to.

[@VincentFliniaux]

Is it possible to change the midi channel of each pad live without any computer? If not, is it possible to change live the midi channel of the drum sequencer at least? Thanks!

[@carlosramirez7018]

Hi I tried using a 1/8 trs to midi din adapter from a Korg electribe 2 on the midi out of beatstep pro, I can't get any midi to my synth. What is wrong? Are the arturia and Korg adapters built differently? If so how?

[@ArturiaOfficial]

Hi Carlos, You should have received two cables with your Beatstep Pro. One is grey and is made for Midi and the other one is black and is made for clock. Korg uses the same system as our black cable, so it works only with the "clock" Out of your Beatstep Pro. You should try with the grey cable we provide :) I hope it helps!

[@b4ggy905]

can anyone help me out with my setup to get everything clock synced? . volca beats... two analog synths and a midi keyboard i use as a controller for the beat step.. im running midi in to the beat step with my midi keyboard so i can play in sequences easier... im running midi out to the volca beats to tempo sync and so i can use the volca sounds for a 64 step sequence... running cvs and gates to the analog synths... so thats all working fine but i want to sync up a Korg Kp3 Plus ... which accepts midi in and sends midi out as far as im aware... but ive used the two midi sockets and my volca beats doesn't have a midi out to sync to the kp3... is there any way of using the clock in and out to control the KP3?

[@ThisIsDownstate]

+Bhagirath Prutvi (Baggy) took me a while to set up cleanly. i run my soundcard midi out to a kenton thru box and then connect my 303, 707 and volca. the arturia i just leave connected and synced to ableton via the usb cable. i i do have to adjust track delay on the master of ableton a tiny bit but once you get that dialed in its working great. i found the sync with the volca is bang on, with the older stuff like the 707 it was a bit wobbly. if you got your usb midi keyboard connected via usb you should be able to then play notes with it as well as using the beatstep simultaneously. so then you wont need to connect your midi keyboard directly to the beatstep. maybe ? always a headfuck at first

[@chambre466]

that s insane, I m gone get ill, I simply can t get it working in Ableton nor on any other synth I have. I registered, download midi center etc. still not working. please help. already 2 weeks of pain

[@256k_]

im confused about the drum sequencer... most peopel i see they control a modular drum module with the gate outputs and they have up to 8 sounsd they can conrol like that.. but what about over midi?let's say i wanna connect the BSP to a volca drums (using the midi out) or to my ipad or PC using the midi over USB... can i use the 16 pads to control a drum rack?

[@ArturiaOfficial]

Hi Fayekhelmi, Yes you can perfectly do this! The limitat of 8 parallel drum tracks only applies to the gate outputs. By MIDI or USB you can take advantage of all the 16 parallel tracks. The MIDI COntrol Center will give you much freedom regarding the assignation of the MIDI notes and channels linked to each track. Best regards,

[@notlimited214]

Ok, can someone tell me how could you use the beat step like a Maschine or Mpc? I, personally don't see myself falling in love with the concept of modular use. All of this repetition that many times really don't sound very musical at all. I'm not saying that the concept it self sucks, but this device seems so cool yet it doesn't come with any drum software...where's the bang for my buck at?

[@rm7837]

M. Williams It is a sequencer. Sequencers have no sounds. Only control messages for other gear. You say it is repetitive, which, in the case of step sequencers (and this video) is true, only when you realize that with this one you have 2 melodic sequencers with 64 steps each, and then 16 patterns per sequencer and 16 projects ( = 16 x 16 x 2 sequences that can be 64 measures long AND a drumsequencer with 16 patterns x 16 projects too) and then you have all these control outputs at the back, i would say this is a pretty impressive piece of gear. But yes, you will need synths, drumcomputers, and/or a computer to generate sounds. That is one thing this thing does not do.

[@EliahHoliday]

Does anyone know of a simple/inexpensive external voltage attenuator? I'd like to see if I could use the Beatstep Pro + MiniBrute + Moog Minitaur. The attenuator would be for the Minitaur.

[@AdrianBond]

+Eliah Holiday I am running the Beatstep Pro with the Minitaur. No attenuator needed.

[@EliahHoliday]

Yes but as the output BSP is 10v and the Minitaur takes only up to 5v there's a chance you could fry the inputs of the Minitaur.

[@ShadowPilot]

Looks like a great piece of hardware.. Dark Grey vs Black though? Lol.. I feel like you could have done a little better with the indication colors, Arturia.

[@micedevice2389]

Hi, is it possible to sequence a third melodic line with the purple (drums) channel by midi din?

[@andrijapusic]

Yes. You need to program your "drums" to be notes or maybe even chords. Not the simplest way but can be done.

[@micedevice2389]

Excellent! Thanks for your reply.

[@rafaelobdelgado]

I don't if my BSP is broken but when I connect the midi out from her to my midi in from my sub phatty it doesn't work... I'm breaking my head to try to find a reason but nothing comes ahead, I'm almost giving up :( Is there any settings to nable note in/off ?

[@rafaelobdelgado]

did you find out how to connect? Im having the same problem

[@onnolab]

Can it work like a standalone sequencer without a computer connected? Thanks!

[@glenarturia241]

onnolab yes, I show that functionality in the video. Just use an external power supply and it never needs to see a computer.

[@feelmytool]

+Glen Arturia hey Glen, I'm trying to set up my synth cave and am running into trouble. I'd like to use the BSP to sync up 2 Mother 32s and a TR8, what would be the best way to do this? Would the black cable midi connector be able to send start stop like the regular grey midi connector?

[@joelizquierdo8624]

I have a virus indigo 2 and a beatpro. How do I set it up?

[@kaitsu9608]

Midi out from beatstep pro to virus midi in, then just set the channels from beatstep. Even better, connect virus midi out to beatstep midi in, and set virus to receive sync from external. You might want to set 'local' off from virus keyboard settings. Otherwise it would play midi channel assigned to beatstep and midichannel that you have active in virus. Now you should be able to play from your virus into beatstep, and also send to virus from beatstep.

[@penny7265]

Can I use this to control loops on my Seratl Dj

[@paultorbert6929]

can the Beatstep Pro be used like a Trigger Sequencer, to "trigger" external sequencers(devices with their own sequencer) ???? i own the MicroBrute and Keystep.... so can i "start a sequence" on the MicroBute's internal sequencer from the Beatstep Pro ????