BeatStep Pro connectivity

[@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...

[@scoobysienna]

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

[@GiovanniTombesi-bt4yc]

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

[@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?

[@playboxadministrator9229]

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

[@robertgibney6245]

I bought this about 4years ago and I still struggle with it ,but I think it's pretty amazing sequencer.

[@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...

[@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 :)

[@riccardo2719]

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

[@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 ??

[@frithlandelectronica7486]

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

[@maf464]

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

[@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?

[@EliahHoliday]

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

[@BeachPresent]

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

[@nmarinozzi1]

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

[@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

[@mateomaderas5504]

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

[@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!?!?!

[@michaelparker9860]

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

[@eugenegina2410]

Can I connect this beatstep pro to my Alesis Micron.

[@xisotopex]

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

[@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

[@sarragiannaki5522]

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

[@New_Zealand_Music]

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

[@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.

[@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

[@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)

[@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 ??

[@josephsaczawa329]

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

[@captn_hanky]

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

[@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.

[@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.

[@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?

[@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 😕

[@TheJoYo]

omg that ground loop on an audio iface is something ive been complaining about for years.

[@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

[@aliawada4120]

Is it possible connect to rx3 pioneer ?

[@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

[@setphaser]

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

[@rocky_racoon3183]

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

[@daveb2740]

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

[@gindevo]

Received the beat step pro, connected via usb, and midi out to a Roland R-8, slaved the beat step to my Imac under Logic Pro, and if I hit start, the beat step had some mili seconds latency, not right to work with, while my Doepfer dark time, analog solutions oberkorn, and my DSI mono evolver sequenced perfect in time ... so I went to the Arturia midi center to firm ware the thing ... while updating the beat step the arturia freezed in update mode, and the midi center didn't recognised it anymore, so I left with a dead machine, I loged in to mu Arturia account, requested support, but after 3 days no answer from the company, so I returned the beatstep to bex shop for a new one, without support who is gone ensure me that this freeze isn't gone happen anymore, now or in a few moths or years, and that the beat step for the trash, problem is that the beat step is not a real hardware sequencer, but its software based, and buggy. Gin Devo

[@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! :)

[@logaritmoAK]

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

[@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.

[@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 ?

[@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

[@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!

[@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.

[@PaulKwitekmusic]

Can I sequence all 16 midi channels of the Virus with beat step pro?

[@andyq9669]

nope. it's got one drum track and two mono sequence tracks. you could buy 8 of 'em

[@Gergely5000]

You can do it with a korg electribe 2 sampler. 16pads-16channels. Arturia sucks.

[@SuiteNoire]

+Gergely Molnar and does electric2 work stand alone or need a computer?

[@Gergely5000]

+marko sub yes,it works standalone. for the price (about400$) is a very good unit for sequencing external gears via midi. the whole menu and the sampler function is sucks btw. but anyway it still works great as a midi sequencer. (4poly/step)

[@SuiteNoire]

I was looking for squarp pyramid... i only need a stand alone sequencer for my virus. so with this I can save almost 300euro.. well, thank a lot!

[@raddyz]

Can you connect more than one instrument via Midi to the beatstep pro?

[@xrosy1987x]

+Rodrigo Zapata i also want to know this???? any help?

[@raddyz]

+JACK KING I believe you have to go through some sort of converter but still not 100% sure.

[@xrosy1987x]

yup, i was thinking the same thing. thanks buddy!

[@alessiofontana5667]

+Rodrigo Zapata I bought it yesterday and I'm trying to figure that out too.

[@tomfurstyfield]

+Rodrigo Zapata You can use a Midi thru converter I've got a Midi Solutions quadra thru that works well, I've also heard on the Arturia website you can use a stereo cable splitter with the 3.5mm midi jacks for a cheap solution but since I have the midi thru box I haven't tried.

[@kafrrros]

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

[@WOMBATLARD]

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

[@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

[@mikisintapujos]

Sorry but could someone explain me where the sounds come from? How are they plugged? I got one and i don't really understand it

[@hettelap603]

There are no sounds in the machine itself. You control other machines that produce sounds with this. Got mine 2 days ago :-)

[@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

[@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,

[@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.

[@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

[@postpunk77]

can it control 2 midi synths simultaneously?

[@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.

[@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

[@misteremagic]

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

[@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!

[@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 ?

[@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.

[@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

[@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

[@els1f]

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

[@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!

[@Peroo85]

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

[@GoodModeOn]

Can i use beatstep pro to change roland tr 8 patterns via midi? Save different patterns on beatstep pro and send and change it via midi on tr 8? Play tr8 by beatstep ( midi out to tr8) and change patterns recorded in beatstep? To make variations

[@scottj.gailey6461]

+GoodModeOn You should be able to do this by setting both the TR-8 and BSP's 'Drum' sequencer to MIDI channel 10 and writing the patterns in the 'Drum' sequencer. Change the patterns by creating multiples and switching between them...

[@Funky1ism]

+Scott J. Gailey whats the best way to connect the tr-8 to the beatstep pro without a computer and play all the sounds of the tr-8 via the pads?

[@scottj.gailey6461]

Check out how to configure what midi channel your TR-8 is set to receive on, and set it to channel 10 (this is the channel the Drum Sequencer on the BSP sends on). Plug a midi cable from the Midi Out of the Beatstep to the Midi In on the TR-8. Now when you play the pads of the drum Sequencer you should get a response.

[@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

[@johnk6312]

its just a shame the mini usb always seems to become faulty like mine has and theres no other way to power it.

[@ThinkerThunker]

WHAT?!

[@johnk6312]

@@ThinkerThunker it doesn't take batteries or any other power supply other than mini usb so make sure your very careful . a small usb on a large item like this is a bit weak.

[@torus6083]

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

[@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

[@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 ????

[@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

[@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.

[@charliejim11]

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

[@KeithCanisius]

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

[@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.

[@Droidbot_electro]

Really beautifull sequence's at the end : )

[@pinkglow2402]

Let’s imagine i have no idea how any of these new devices work, and I’ve been playing around with 80’s gear & loving it, but i like the lights on this & want to be able to play drums using one of these. What gear would i need to plug this in? I don’t have a daw, or any vst’s & prefer to use hardware... i noticed the access virus & have heard of those, any other options? Any help is much appreciated. :)

[@ArturiaOfficial]

You can use it with any kind of gears, actually it really depends on what you like. It can be plugged both via MIDI or CV so it's up to you ;)

[@pinkglow2402]

Arturia i still havent used midi or cv for anything... i should already know how to use this stuff, i know, but I’m way behind the times. I just got ahold of some rack gear in the last few years, and i wasn’t able to use them for 2 of those years... any suggestions on what to use this with, is what im really asking? If i want to make drum sounds? Hardware wise?

[@ArturiaOfficial]

Hi! Actually there's some CV and Gate output on the rear panel. These are kind of "jack" port. You can use them with a hardware drum machine, like the Vermona Drm1 MkII for example. You just have to plug a cable between BeatStep Pro and this hardware drum machine. Then each BeatStep Pro's pad will be used to trigger drum sounds on the Drum Machine. You can do the same thing with synth, but with a cable for the pitch too. Then if your hardware gear has MIDI Input, you can just plug a MIDI cable from the BeatStep Pro to the hardware instrument and they'll be synced. Any action on the BeatStep Pro will be understood by your hardware instruments and it will create a sound :) If you need more details, 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.

[@575garden]

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

[@reSEQUENCer1]

Nice one, Glen!

[@reallivebluescat]

i dont get any change in the sound when i alter the velocity with the knobs .....

[@chancemeeting2849]

Are you playing with a velocity sensitive synth? Many analogs don't have velocity sensitivity.

[@reallivebluescat]

Yeah, that's it. Du'h :-)

[@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

[@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.

[@kaitsu9608]

Hi! Can the drum rack send polyphonic midi?

[@ArturiaOfficial]

Hi! That's a good question and I think you should ask our support team: www.arturia.com/support/askforhelp Cheers!

[@jean-baptiste9230]

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

[@riccardotorri8648]

what's the difference between the midi grey cable and the black clock cable?

[@ArturiaOfficial]

The Grey one is made for MIDI messages and the black one is for sync, I hope it helps :)

[@riccardotorri8648]

@@ArturiaOfficial thank you. to use three different synthesizers I need a grey cable more. is it available?

[@ArturiaOfficial]

@@riccardotorri8648 Hi Riccardo, you can buy them from here: www.arturia.com/store/accessories/beatstepproreplacementcablekit But I personally use an audio splitter as a MIDI Out multiplier. Check out the SonicState video: kzbin.info/www/bejne/kHKlgZ5rocmmbJo I hope it helps :)

[@mr-meek]

@@ArturiaOfficial This had not occurred to me- easy! Thanks for the tip =)

[@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

[@marcusefstratiou2146]

This is all very useful. But has anyone spotted the typo in the title? #pedantry

[@pizzamanmep]

hahahahaha

[@schepler2]

+Marcus Efstratiou #spellingisimportant

[@InTexas]

Hehe a year later and the typo is still there :)

[@KZsBass]

Marcus Efstratiou i

[@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?

[@Lo-fi_Hi-brow]

Beginner here. "Always use the grey cable for the MIDI. Always use the black cable for the DIN sync." What is a DIN sync??? Isn't DIN an umbrella term for 5-pin MIDI connectors? Aren't both the grey and black MIDI and DIN ?

[@mr-meek]

Correct, DIN refers to the connector type not the information carried on the cable. "DIN sync," is used to differentiate from the other set of sync in/outs which are 1/8" mono jacks for use with standard CV cables (*not* DIN adapters like the MIDI and DIN sync jacks). BSP has both of these