BeatStep Pro firmware update 2.0 - Episode 5 - The Drum Tie-Note function & Volca compatibility

[@ChrisPerryBK]

Big respect to arturia, for this update. The volca sample integration is nice.

[@victormorello2139]

Just a little remark regarding 00:50 : you actually need to hold the first and last step for 0.7 second to effectively tie the notes. This prevents from unintentionally tie notes when quickly enabling steps !

[@ollielife1]

thanks for that, strange that he didnt have to do that though....

[@michaellyle8769]

And now dropping my Volca Sample when I was drunk comes back to bite me.

[@alleysofurmind11]

Great video, this might be just what I need...Is the Volca compatibility means that it allows to use the Motion sequence/Automation feature of the Volca with the BeatStep pro? Thank's

[@MrMooseMusic]

Great job you guys! Love this new update!

[@couchcamperTM]

thankfully there's subtitles.

[@alphamondragon]

That last update took it from being a good sequencer/controller into being an actual real instrument that reacts like one, and has flexibility, good work folks. Am I insane to want polyphonic sequencing on the BSP though?

[@wincekthomas]

They say they can't do it because it's not just midi, but also voltage control. I agree though, some sort of "midi only" mode where there can be polyphony would be really nice.

[@jessetaldotcom]

What about the ability to chromatically sequence Volca Sample channels, like the Retrokits RK-002?

[@cameronleggett]

Of course the RetroKits RK-002 lets you put all the Volca samples triggers onto a single MIDI channel, opening up the possibility to connect more than 5 other MIDI devices while using the Volca Sample on a shared MIDI port. I'll never understand why Korg made such a mess of the Volca Sample MIDI implementation. 11 channels occupied and no possibility to change the basic MIDI receive channel. Prob'ly why most people use the Clock Sync ports when using a Volca Sample. Kudos to Arturia for allowing drum triggers to be on different channels for using multiple drum machines. Just wish that a computer wasn't required in order to assign drum triggers to the sequencing pads on the BeatStep Pro. (Check out the Groovesizer MB Golf Firmware for an interesting method to accomplish this using a 2 digit display. kzbin.info/www/bejne/d4OVhKOAZ7uojcU )

[@jaydeepalmer]

@@cameronleggett have you heard about the Pagen firmware update beta? It enables you to map the notes chromatically with a controller, or to play it with pads with channel 11. It also has a lot of other features, and made the game totally different for me!

[@cameronleggett]

@@jaydeepalmer yup now the RK-02 cable can be used as an arpeggiator or some other utility. Pajen's Unofficial Beta 7 is a game changer. Hopefully some generous soul will do the same for other Volcas. Though the Sample was the most in need.

[@wincekthomas]

@@cameronleggett They ostensibly did it so that each channel is it's own sound with the same CC values for control (ie Sample Length is ALWAYS CC #41, no matter the sample, it's just on a different midi channel). Which I guess makes some logical sense, and probably made implementation easier, but I agree it's a pain for external sequencing.

[@ReneVignoli]

Is possible in future updates make one polyphonic sequencer? (Green or Yellow) Thank you. And sorry for the bad english. 🤗

[@stefanie_m466]

what if you hold 3 pads and set it on1 step?

[@freddygonzalez889]

Now when I record under Drum mode, I get ties if I hold down the pad just a little. How do I disable that? I want for it to trigger only one step.

[@NathanHassall]

I love it!

[@stephanmobius1380]

At 1:17 he says that that feature can be used for ADSR`-Envelopes in your modular? Can anybody make this a little clearer?

[@busyak]

if the drum pads are all set to different channels, there's no channel remaining available to sequence another midi device, correct?

[@nervedamage3097]

To be honest this confused me at first as well! But you're only changing the midi channels in the Drum Map, IE only the Drum/Purple Lane of the beatstep will change. You can still use 2 other devices on Green and Yellow

[@dmultiplxr]

@@nervedamage3097 did it work? i thought using all channels would not leave space for other devices..

[@nervedamage3097]

@@dmultiplxr you have at least 2 spare midi channels left, so from memory I have my volca bass on midi 13 and keys on midi 14

[@RobinParmar]

Volca Sample only uses channels 1 to 10, so you don't need to set all 16 in the software. I think that is shown erroneously here. So your sequences are free to use MIDI channels 11 to 16.

[@simoneberchielli]

I'm an happy owner of a Korg Volca Sample and I'd like to buy Arturia Beatstep Pro to improve my setup. Question is: do I need a Retrokits RK002 cable with new 2.0 firmware of Beatstep? Thank you!

[@kvalsterspookyroots6853]

would also like to know this..

[@frankramrath8433]

you don not need, but its nice.

[@dmultiplxr]

you do need it if you want to transmit using a single midi channel, but you probably already figure this out by now..

[@spacekid5609]

Weird question: If I have my BeatStep connected to a PC with USB and also connected to a Volca via MIDI, whatever I play on BeatStep ->Volca will be represented and recorded into my DAW?

[@ArturiaOfficial]

Hi! Yes you can perfectly create this kind of set up be creating different MIDI tracks in your DAW that will record each MIDI message sent by your BeatStep Pro. You can also reach our support team with this link: www.arturia.com/support/askforhelp I’m sure they will be able to help you :) Best regards.

[@dinogoldie9716]

Re The Volcas. Is there a way of recording/sequencing the pitch and stutter controls on the Beats from the BSP? Is there a way of sequencing the LFO rate of the Bass/Keys/FM from the BSP?

[@stefanweingartner9733]

So the BSP will also play a note on the synth with such midi channel selected I guess..

[@MrGeoffashley]

Do you have to be plugged into a computer for performance? I understand that I'd probably have to do a setup while hooked up to a computer, but once programmed, could I unplug and perform DAWless jamming?

[@RobinParmar]

You do not need to be plugged into a computer unless you are changing settings using the MIDI control Center. Once done, you download this to the hardware unit and can unplug.

[@kvalsterspookyroots6853]

how can i get the beatsteps pads to trigger different samples on different pads?? Do i still need RK-002 cable??

[@coolstef4767]

Bonjour, ce serait bien d'avoir cette même option sur le Keystep pro.

[@msz4598]

I cant hear what does the drum tie mode

[@killahkay2112]

Hi I'm having some clocking issues using my beat set pro . As you my or may not know the BPMs of the arturia machines are not the same a computer BPM ( ie : 139 on the BSP or the impact , becomes 139.1 on the Computer ) this becomes an issue when i want to finish my projects on the computer after . So I've tried to sync The Beatstep Pro to the computer via Midi clock and my Drum machines to the Clock out and my modular to the CV... But it Drum machines seem to Loose tracking ... any idea as to how I can fix this Issue ? as I like to be able to use My Modular and Drum machines and not have something as Basic as Tempo Sinc issues ...

[@ArturiaOfficial]

Hi there, sounds like a question for our support team : www.arturia.com/support/askforhelp/issues (You will have to log into your account to reach this page) Best

[@parafernalia66]

I can not control the velocity, does anyone know how I can do it? with Retrokits RK-002 it worked fine.

[@dinogoldie9716]

This video has me confused/worried. I've just ordered a Beatstep Pro and am planning to use it to control/sequence my Volcas (Beats, Bass, Keys and possibly Sample too in the near future) via a 4way MIDI splitter. Does the KV sample need to use up all 16 MIDI channels? (I thought The KVS only used 10?). Has anybody made a tutorial specificalkly about hooking more than one Volca up to the Beatstep Pro? I'm guessing it's possible as I've seen/heard videos of people making music that way but none of them explain how to set it up. So to recap, I want to play/sequence Volca Beats, Bass, Keys and possibly Sample via the BS Pro and my old Oxygen8 keyboard. Is this doable? Any/all advice gratefully received as I'm a total newb when it comes to hardware sequencers (other than my current Novation Circuit).

[@antavikta919]

indeed you need only 10 drumpads for volca. yes you can connect more volcas by sending clock pulse to them but you need to use their own sequencers if run out of midi channels

[@parafernalia66]

you wanna do this , right? kzbin.info/www/bejne/lYDUnHpqedWCj9U

[@artg7909]

Come on Arturia. I have 4 of your products.

[@parafernalia66]

I need to use Volca Sample in a drum sequencer but I want to use sequencer 1 and 2 with other machines so I need midi channels 1 an 2 , Is there any way to do this?

[@murphydigital]

I'm in the same boat. I have Volca Sample, Volca Bass, Volca Keys, Korg Monologue, Roland JX-03, Roland JP-08. I haven't completed the set up yet, but I'm thinking the Volca Sample will use Midi 1-10, I will change midi channels so Volca Bass will be on channel 11, Volca Keys on channel 12. I will use the built-in sequencers on the Monologue and Rolands, but will change their Midi channels to 13, 14 and 15 respectively. To change Midi channels on the Volca Keys and Bass, hold Memory, power on, then press desired key for channel number (1-16).

[@dmultiplxr]

@@murphydigital hi, did this work for you?

[@RobinParmar]

That will indeed work. Sample needs only channels 1 to 10... or less if you use fewer sounds!

[@jean-francoisduguay7592]

@@RobinParmar hi there! on the BSP, what channel i should use for the drum?

[@CesarRamos-qp1hv]

where else is the orange wire connected

[@ArturiaOfficial]

It looks like it's plugged into the modular system.

[@12Pajamasam]

Can you extend the sequence of the volca using this to 64 steps?

[@RobinParmar]

Yes. The sequencer in the Volca is not being used at all if you are using the Beatstep for this functionality.

[@aradder]

I became tired of the sequencing limitations of the Volca Sample but I love it so much in other ways, I bought it a BeatStep Pro today to keep it sitting in my rig. So excited to get more out of it.

[@dj-7154]

does this work with Korg Volca Beats in the same way?

[@kevindutzy9484]

im trying and it somewhat works? not exactly the same way as he showed. can anyone verify?

[@couchcamperTM]

doesn't work, I will ask for help from their support team. there are 3 or 4 different custom drum mappings in the arturia forums, none did the trick for me. 7 hours for nothing. and that's just midi channel 10 for all, unlike the volca sample trickery here.

[@user-ui8my9zs7o]

Any one have any idea how i can map the nobs to i can change the speed for the steps?

[@jimmywheelo]

I will say dis only wonce

[@supadupa555]

we op u ave fun

[@ryanb7074]

Kabootar Mulla 😂

[@manuel-m7318]

toujours pas d'option de midi cc sur les boutons en DRUM MODE (sans changer de page bien sûr) ?????!!!!???? :/ Ce serait tellement bien pour ceux qui contrôlent des drums en software....

[@Radar23]

can't understand

[@Automatischroom]

ils sont serieux??? Ils sont francais et ils n'ont même pas mis des sous titres français

[@els1f]

I feel like they should have recorded it in french and added English subtitles.

[@gasplmr8589]

ahah bien vu !

[@20680]

well and i think they should do a voice over in portuguese..

[@256k_]

Hahahahaahah bon point

[@artg7909]

Slow down. It is supposed to be intructional.

[@Tinmar_Isation]

Ze rapport signal sur bruit iz not great

[@flomarin6553]

TCHOUKARRRRRR

[@ETA555]

Hahahaha lupad....

[@rendermanpro]

0:45 WTF? Are you in hurry dude? Beatstep is great, but that tutorial is suck (even for overview). Too fast

[@Budukhong]

Seriously. I speak English and French very fucking fluently and I couldn't understand half of what he's saying. Granted, my hearing is fucked, but still.