ATOM SQ with Gregor, Part 1: The Instrument

[@InLightTone]

Gregor can you tell me what kind of stand you are using with the SQ & the Atom? Thanks mate!

[@tenzi24]

Could you also make a comparison video on the Atom SQ vs Atom pad controller

[@MikeMurdy]

Thank you for the timely video. I recently added both the Atom and the Atom SQ to my home studio (after joining Sphere) and have been consuming all of your content related to these brilliant (and affordable) instruments/tools. The sheer number of useful features can be overwhelming. Your video presentations are my "go to" source for learning to use my Presonus hardware and software. You efforts are appreciated!

[@kaafaa5944]

can u control ( automation knob ) all ur vst ? hi

[@MattMayoWOF]

I just bought the Atom SQ Gregor and I am so excited to learn with you!

[@johnsuggs7828]

same here. Just got mine yesterday from Guitar Center online. 100 dollars

[@theaassiim]

Just ordered my sq on amazon and was hoping Gregor has a tutorial on this discovering this video just doubled my happiness.

[@timetravelvictim]

Right there at 1:57, how do we preview the sound first before committing it to a track? What if it's the sound I didn't like? Now I have to undo everything, remove track, remove instrument, etc. This is a workflow killer.

[@mistahking1666]

My ATOM SQ won't connect correctly to my Studio One... Anyone else having this problem??

[@Brantdrangus8489]

Gregor you are rad. I am so happy every time you introduce yourself and share your knowledge.

[@LearnerChess]

I bought one two weeks ago. Awesome tool, but I definitely need this level of detailed instruction!! Thanks Gregor.

[@TheTeekayes]

I got the Atom Sq and my work flow shifted with a different project and now I'm back rewatchimg these videos again after realizing that no combination of gear can really do much more than Atom Sq and Studio One. Hope Presonus plans to keep updating it.

[@rvenneman]

Thank you. Out of the many videos I watched on introducing the Atom SQ this is by far the best. It is very helpful.

[@stephenmcnamara9928]

Lydian mode/scale -- a major oversight! Great video, Gregor, but please pass along the lack of Lydian (hard to explain when all other major modes are included). The SQ is a great device, but I (like other commentators) find the sensitivity an occasional problem. Perhaps a quick description would help re: the "threshold" in setup, and what the settings do.

[@tenzi24]

Outstanding video. Thanks Gregor, you've well explained the instrument part. Atom SQ is a must have device for S1 users. I can't wait to view part II

[@GothiicAngels]

I bought the Atom, now I want this as well

[@tredoffer]

Dunno about "highly sensitive" pads, I feel I have to hit them as hard as possible to get any signal.

[@djIraScience]

welcome to the honest truth about the SQ's pads / firmware

[@CGWS2011]

At 7:48 you can clearly see that he wants to play pads No. 8 and 7 and they simply do not respond. In fact, they should have fixed this issue 3 years later by adding customizable velocity curves. But then, aftersale support is expensive and what is sold is sold. One would think PreSonus is a company aiming at professional or at least semi-professional users, but apparently that's not the case.

[@danwhite7629]

Great, I've been waiting for Gregor to show us the SQ, defo considering adding one to my setup!

[@steventaylor3789]

Gregor as always your videos are both informative and inspiring. Infectious enthusiasm. Thanks matey!

[@TheBluefuzion]

I agreeeeee

[@MrSimonjan78]

Nice but I have a problem to assign knobs from Atom SQ to Arturia Lab 5. It's not working like any other VST. Try yourself and you will see

[@tonyjazz57]

I have serious problems with my atom Sq. It just doesn’t work. Not responsive once the blue light goes on. Tried updating firmware, nothing. When I turn on Presonus it stops when looking for the atom Sq and I have to unplug it just to get the program running. Any advise??? Help

[@composersgarage]

But where did you get the stand for both ATOMS’s ?? Need that!

[@pex2739]

Hi Gregor, I have this setup too, Atom and Atom sq . I'm interested to know what stand you used to have done such a good job. compliments. Thanks for the reply .

[@FelixOlschewski]

Thanks for the demo. Would you say the ATOM SQ allows for a workflow without monitor (quasi DAW-less) to a reasonable amount, including the sequencer etc? I am trying to spend less time in front of a monitor. I could live with being plugged to the computer however. I just don't like looking at the screen all the time. It would be nice to work on a project for half an hour without having to look up.

[@CGWS2011]

Will you ever fix the double trigger/silent note problem? Will you ever add customizable velocity curves?

[@BurrnsLuciano]

Do u have a link to the stand you have the atom on

[@robertshamansky1912]

I like having the non scale pitches still available! I really have to spend more time with my SQ. Thanks Gregor!

[@MrDequese]

What kind of stand are you using?

[@cpearce]

What is that desktop stand you are using for your Atom and Atom SQ??

[@BlueJavaTN]

Thanks Gregor! What type of stand are you using for the Atom and Atom SQ?

[@biiiiioshock]

Hey, have you ever found out which one it is ? Thanks

[@Thomas_Swift]

PRESONUS IS MY FAVORITE ALL IN ONE PRODUCTION RECORDING NIRVANA !!!!!

[@hjkhhjkh3635]

Frodo back it again!

[@suchisthisplace]

edm frodo

[@hjkhhjkh3635]

@@suchisthisplace Frodo Sinclair

[@toploadtele]

The screen has gone bad on mine... it has vertical lines through the center of the LCD rendering the text un-readable. Will PreSonus warranty this defect after 2 years of light use?

[@edwardmarion6525]

Stuck at the beginning. I can't get to the display Gregor mentions to get the instrument browser. Can we take this a few steps back?

[@aquaticborealis4877]

The Atom SQ is an amazing tool

[@markhofland1898]

Hi Gregor. Just a question. This winter I'm going to change my setup from a Tascam DM-4800 mixer and Cubase 11 Pro, to a Presonus StudioLive 64S and Studio One Pro. Is it possible to use the Atom or the Atom SQ in combination with the 64S and Studio One?

[@spottedliver]

Looking good Gregor. Merry Xmas, from Vancouver.

[@presonus]

Thank you! Merry Christmas and Happy New Year to you as well. Wishing you all the best for 2024. :) -GBY

[@MrSiwat]

Thanks Gregor, interesting stuff. I'm thinking of getting one of these. Love your videos. Really helpful.)

[@conrow1157]

If i buy a used atom, does the Artist Lizenz will be available for me? Thx

[@TempoRhythmRhyme]

I want a physical controller like this to control as many of my drum VST's as I want to load at once. Whether it's Addictive Drums, AND MONDO Drums, and maybe my Roland TD-8, and NI Battery 4, and take whatever sounds I want for a particular kit from any of those pkgs, and map them to the ATOM SQ.

[@ACCOUNTANTB]

Does it work with external hardware as a synth ?

[@lee3144]

can this play a keyboard in mainstage like a normal midi keyboard but with the lights lighting up thks

[@RobertMatichak]

Are there any conflicts/problems using a fader port 16 along with an Atom SQ?

[@SaintElsewheres]

That's my exact set up and it's been seamless for me, they really do work well together. Of course there is some overlap, but generally speaking I like the option to do tasks in different ways anyway which is what the pair of them give you. Going long periods without having to use a mouse is luxurious in the extreme! I've been very happy with it.

[@RobertMatichak]

@@SaintElsewheres thanks for the into. Ill be picking up an Atom SQ tomorrow and a FP16 soon after.

[@RobertMatichak]

Just pick up the A-SQ. LOVING IT!!

[@xtraspecialj]

My biggest issue with this controller is the shift button being on the farthest right of the controller while all the buttons you use with the shift are all the way on the left. So, instead of being able to do 1 handed shifts, I have to use two hands to do things with the shift button. Pretty dumb oversight for such an otherwise well engineered device...

[@geraldbrown9279]

I don’t have anything with impact xt for studio one 5 pro after the update what happened?

[@sergeyleps8492]

Hello. I'm confused) I have an ATOM controller, it has 4 rotating Encoders, each has a number written under it (1/2/3/4) By default, number one jumps over my bands in the mixer. Encoder number two - changes the TEMP in the project. Number Three and Four are not busy. But how do I change these commands? How do I do it? I want to set Encodet # 3 to scroll by the timeline (so that the bar moves to the left / right according to my project. So that I do not press the "SHIFT" key + spin the mouse wheel every time. ) On encoder # 4, I want to set "TIME Zoom" - and quickly expand / narrow the window in the project. How to program it? Help me please. Thanks to.

[@musicxtech6680]

this device seriously needs to have more sensitive velocity pads :( + senisitivy control for the 8 knobs in the settings too. other than that, lovin it !

[@arbogast4950]

Right?! The pads are kinda trash ngl....

[@djIraScience]

@@arbogast4950 yes, it's really sad that they got 'everything right' except the ability to play the pads with any degree of sensitivity or dynamics -- and for those that think we are wrong, try it (for melodic passages and chords) -- feel free to let us know if you like the pads in keyboard mode (after you've had the SQ for a while).

[@tenzi24]

@@djIraScience I like the pads in keyboard mode for playing guitar vsts. I don't need them to be more sensitive than that. Maybe for pianists, yes.

[@djIraScience]

@@tenzi24 glad that kb mode is working out for you. which guitar vsts are you using ? NI ? or something else ? do you tend towards 'strumming', picking, leads, acoustic, electric (or all the above) ?

[@OverlookeDEnT]

Yeah, pads are horrible. Considering a return. Reaching out to support to see what can be done.

[@thecompletejake]

To get them to trigger I have to hit my SQ pads as hard as I would if I caught them mugging my grandmother. Much harder than on my regular ATOM.

[@djIraScience]

same here. but don't let Presonus know that, that's our secret (that you find out after shelling out 225 dollars). as a controller, there's a lot in SQ that's great. as a serious music making instrument -- let's see how many people here can do a recording without having to go back and adjust velocity (in midi editor) and remove all the un-intended double hits. i really lost a lot of respect for Presonus that they don't admit it or fix this. now that Gregor is doing a great job (as always) discussing the SQ, I hope more people wind up pushing Presonus to put a better algorithm in there for key sensitivity and filtering out double hits. i also wonder if all the pads have the same velocity response or not. you really have to hit those pads way too hard (in general) and it's difficult to get anything that sounds musical (keepers) to me.

[@bonaventura_AKA_ben]

@@djIraScience presonus isn’t known for their responsiveness to customers. You got Arturia continuing to release firmware updates with substantial new features years after a product is introduced and then you have presonus introducing another product because their last product the atom is pretty lacking in features. Strange company.

[@OverlookeDEnT]

@@djIraScience dead on with all the issues (varying sensitivity on different pads/double presses/requiring harder than normal hits) - it's a bit of a mess.

[@Sweyn_Nero]

I'm interested in this product, are the hard pads still an issue ?

[@OverlookeDEnT]

@@Sweyn_Nero buy it with the understanding you may need to send in for a replacement if you get a "defective " unit.

[@larseickstaedt]

I'm looking for a portable MIDI keyboard to mainly play and record orchestral parts - and wonder if this might be an actual useful alternative to break away from the typical 'piano' input/layout for orchstral instruments (strings, brass, woodwinds etc)?!?!

[@CornelionSigismon]

Can the instrument browser "see" third party plugins? It looks like it can't...

[@ankursahu5193]

Greg this interment is awesome..O got one ..o becomes so much fun for all instruments 😁😁🎉🎉

[@Sweyn_Nero]

I'm interested in the SQ but can't make up my mind if I'd like it as a scoring tool. it seems decent. Could it replace a standard midi keyboard or should it be considered as a new tool on top of it ?

[@neutron7]

Can you route the note effects to external MIDI devices?

[@presonus]

Yes, you can! -GBY

[@timmorris5117]

Hey Gregor....I just got the standard Atom and In the UI I see numbers 1-4 above the 4 control knobs....what are these for ?

[@RobertoGomez-ur7od]

I think they are different banks for your knobs, essentially giving you 4 knobs for each physical knob.

[@dan9558]

Thanks Gregor, but I have a question. Was that a latency issue when you were playing the piano, or just a video sync thing? Great tutorial as always.

[@SuperMaxpower666]

As always a great video , thanks! Question for the next part: can i set up the pattern mode in a way that the velocity is recognized? Or is it always 60% and i have to adjust it afterwards? Velocity is recognized while recording a pattern so it does seem to be impossible

[@jamesconraadtucker]

Good question, I'd also like to find out. I recently got the Atom SQ. If I find out, I'll fire back the answer. Instant velocity variation would be so much quicker and intuitive.

[@lmc48]

Hi Gregor! Can you use the Encoders to control parameters of 3rd Party Plugins?

[@v0nklamke]

The answer is actually in the video mate. In short - yes, and they are saved globally, so you don't have to set it up again for a new project.

[@iboga83]

I love to work with the Atom SQ

[@corvuscorax9265]

Not being able to see the parameter mapping of all knobs on display at the same time is a bummer. Such a basic thing....

[@cyberluke]

Where is the beats tutorial?

[@terrellgreen9951]

You speech german?

[@cyberluke]

@@terrellgreen9951 I replied with very long schnitzel comment. Where is it?

[@RogerBrenon]

C'Mon Gregor. Your a synth player. Use your influence and force em to put a Mod Wheel and some sliders on top of this and maybe it will sell.

[@TheSpiritOfLight]

i may rediscover my atom sq

[@shaktipunk]

The design is great except for the pads, which are terribly non-responsive and prone to making extra notes you don’t want. Worst pad sensitivity I’ve ever seen.

[@xtraspecialj]

Really? I find the pads to be incredible. A bit small, but highly responsive... And that's with the default sensitivity. You can adjust several parameters of the pad and pressure sensitivity

[@freshdynamic]

Man hört, er spricht eigentlich Deutsch xD

[@stevanvinter2835]

Why can't we have some cool teacher on Studio One? :') Gregor seems like a sweetheart of a guy,but everytime he says "Hi guys,this is Gregor from Presonus" with that absolutely unnecessary fake smile...I want to kill myself. :')))

[@bonaventura_AKA_ben]

Yeah but his dad WAS in Kraftwerk so he’s got that going for him. Just kidding.

[@rvenneman]

I find him very refreshing.

[@ankursahu5193]

I will try studio one for mix and master ...🫡👌😎 Generally it's Ableton.. Icing on cake 🙅🙋🎶🎛️🎚️🎤🎧