Using PreSonus ATOM Pad with Studio One DAW Software

[@philippebackprotips]

Will have to rewatch this quite a few times... ATOM is really cool to use even without mastering all of the shortcuts.

[@dustinkirk4515]

I will make the switch across to Studio One as soon as they make a dedicated controller like Ableton's Push 2 - literally the only reason why I haven't yet. Loving watch Studio One progress. It's the best DAW on the market now

[@nathanielcava4128]

The new atom sq looks pretty promising and feature packed. Not sure what you are looking for specifically in terms of a controller

[@dustinkirk4515]

@@nathanielcava4128 Have you used a Push 2 controller?

[@channeljoel4305]

I'm in the same boat man. I'm a Maschine MK3 and Komplete Kontrol user and I love keeping my hands on the hardware instead of watching the screen. The Studio One DAW looks so dope but their controllers just don't come close to the Maschine. The Faderport 16 looks great for mixing, but the ATOM and ATOM SQ just don't do it for me. In an ideal world, Native Instruments would just develop their software into a full DAW but i wouldn't hold my breath.

[@bobolufson9861]

Best explanation video on Atom out of the hundreds I have viewed. You are great at this. Thank you.

[@rawd2388]

I just ordered me an atom today. Will be here in 3 days. Can't wait.

[@abregoja]

informative and precise. straight to the point. Useful how you just apply the plugin direct to the pads. The parameters are easy to assign

[@AlOne-xg6dv]

Just a comment inside this interesting tuto about ATOM which i purchased some days ago. As i try to follow the steps, i found that some actions had to be explained to avoid surprise. In the part related to the tempo, if we do not close the chorder window, which is showed but not explained, the knob number 2 does not change the tempo but changes something inside the chorder window.

[@tnellly]

Man, I bought this thing right away. Awesome vid. Is it compatible with third-party VST’s?

[@xoxo-pp7ru]

Why would you buy something without knowing it will do what you want with it 🧐🤔

[@hisgrandmajesty]

@@xoxo-pp7ru gear acquisition syndrome ftw!

[@ericreese38]

So I bought this atom! Love it. Worked great when I turned it on…. I do have a midi keyboard hooked up also…(not really sure about routings as far as putting them on different channels so they both work) sometimes they both just work great! Problem I’m having is when I open. New song or maybe another vst.. the atom doesn’t connect…. Won’t connect to impact all the way, most functions work but won’t connect! Any help? Thanks!

[@EzPeasZ]

Very helpful, also dope sounding beat!! (I wasn't ready for that 🔥🔥

[@theoriginalheartstrummer]

One thing they should add in an update is the ability to transpose the pad grid by semitones, not just octaves. And also to map specific scales. Would be nice, and as far as I can tell, not possible yet.

[@robertablanca6469]

Why do you use the mouse at 1:38, after you hit the browser pad (13) instead navigating with the first knob like you did before?

[@RussellCatchpole]

Please make it clear that the sounds & effects used in this song are not available with the 'Artist' edition of Studio 1 that comes with the Atom.

[@WycliffStudios]

oh gosh

[@tannerblankenship7631]

Thanks for this comment. I've been stuck trying to find the EDM melody maker for 30 minutes lol

[@RaktimSen]

Me too, and I have Studio One 5.5.1 pro version! Cannot find EDM Melody Maker!

[@thanostitan3861]

I'm not getting any sound at all and the selections on my audio tab is is greyed out. Is something blocking sound? I'm using PC.

[@TheWeazel01]

How can I use the SELECT button to assign a sound from the file browser to a pad??? How can this not be standard? There is a dedicated SELECT button! Also, how do I dim those lights way down???

[@BigIslandbbadd]

The latency is off bad. Had this for years and dont use it. I want to. Also why cant I use my V25 board with Studio One?

[@crystalr7685]

Is it possible to add your own custom sounds to this

[@DAMIENrap]

The man taps in a perfect 96bpm flush tempo just like that!!

[@hdrientertainment7479]

Hallo my atom can't connect I don't know why plz Sweetwater tell me how it's work

[@rjkral]

Will the note repeat function of this unit work with protools?

[@gregwilliams2764]

Now to use with Toontrack/SD3?

[@SarahKayaComson]

do the knobs work with third party plugins? like uad moog?

[@sweetwater]

Hi SarahKayaComson, great question! The ATOM Pad is sending out MIDI information from its knobs and pads. Unfortunately, these seem to be hard coded and cannot be assigned to send different MIDI messages. The UAD Moog is also hard coded and doesn’t seem to allow MIDI Learn (at least from their current manual) so these two would not work well together. I would look at the MPD218, as it is a fully configurable MIDI controller. It allows you, with the help of the editor, to have the knobs or pads control any message you wish them to! If you have any more questions, give me a shout! Drake Sobehrad, Sweetwater Sales Engineer, [phone] ext. 3271, [e-mail]

[@revup67]

Thank you for this excellent demonstration. Seamless with Presonus related products. Just curious on the integration with Reason Studios 11 and Native Instruments drum samples, triggers, MIDI mapping and whether there is any automated integration.

[@sweetwater]

Hi, thanks for the interest! The Atom Pad integrates "out of the box" with Studio One and Ableton Live. If you are using Reason Studios and/or Native Instruments software as plug-ins inside one of these supported DAWs, you should be able to use the Atom to control parameters of those plug-ins without doing too much mapping. However, if you are using Reason as your main DAW, you will have to set up the Atom as a generic MIDI controller and assign it in the software to do what you want it to do. Hope this helps, and feel free to contact me directly with further questions! Caleb Lowrey, Sweetwater Sales Engineer, [phone] ext. 1620, [e-mail]

[@revup67]

@@sweetwater Thanks for the insight and prompt reply. I've done the mapping with an Arturia keyboard via the MIDI Controller to Reason 11 and it was a pain in the arse. NI has quite a few plugins with VSTs in Kontakt as an example and also Massive all part of Komplete Suite. If you're in need of another tutorial, these might bring you new fans. I do hope Presonus is able to create scripts or macros perhaps that "on the fly" integrate with NI and Reason. On the Arturia keyboard I can choose: "Analog Lab", "DAW" (and choose Studio One or other DAWs) or User (manual approach) thus mapping / scripting is possible.

[@kingklassic3522]

This only works woth studio one?

[@Qbit.Plicherss]

It would be great if you could use knob 1 and 2 to zoom in and out and 3 and 4 to set start and end points of the sample :/ when you are in Impact xt or sample one

[@Soundboy817]

I want to see one like push 2 has with ableton that would be mind boggling and game changing

[@justaguy2365]

Can this be used to trigger pre recorded events at any given time while playing other parts on a keyboard?

[@sweetwater]

Hello, Joey! The ATOM Pad in and of itself is a USB MIDI controller. Any one of the pads on the unit itself can be assigned to virtually any function that supports an incoming MIDI signal within your audio software of choice. Also, it does have transport controls with a start and stop feature. If using within Studio One, the ATOM Pad will be automatically mapped to such functions within Studio One, but it certainly can be programmed to work with any other software. Thanks for the interest! Cody Kraus, Sweetwater Sales Engineer, [phone] ext. 1766, [e-mail]

[@HZWY_Records]

Can i ask how to turn up volume on the atom?

[@margosdesarian]

at 5:30 when i hit the editor button pads 9/10/11/12 are yellow with everything else dim ... wtf?

[@NA-NA_MUSIC]

Can I use for cubase?

[@ElGranjefe666-]

After selecting marimba all pads turn blue and do not go into keyboard?

[@daveyrocket68]

I am sure you figured this out but what he did not say is that first you have to have the track triggered to monitor and make sure that you have the atom instrument selected. At that point you should see all of the lights. If you want to re cord then you need to have it selected to record and also have the mixer set to record

[@caitlinl6028]

Yea I’m tryna start beat making this seems like the simplest one to begin with

[@Chiefmusician3]

So, does anyone know if I can still hook up another midi controller just to lay down some chords? Or does it have to be only the Atom Pad?

[@thomasricks3275]

mines wont do all that it works but i dont have the note repeat etc

[@vatolegato]

How are the pads compared to the maschine mk3? Are they very sensitive and do they sometimes not register hits?

[@TheRickdoggie]

They feel amazing. Much better than anything else in this price range. Plus you can adjust the sensitivity and they also feature aftertouch.

[@vatolegato]

@@TheRickdoggie I was thinking about getting this and selling my maschine mk3 because I don't really use it that much and I kinda only need some basic functionality with the pads. I'm not too into beat making, but want the option to do so. Do you think the atom would be sufficient for making beats and using as a live loop ableton performance controller compared to maschine mk3?

[@TheRickdoggie]

@@vatolegato Yes absolutely. It works great with Ableton and it's got a really nice slim profile so it easily fits in a laptop bag. Great for live use.

[@philippebackprotips]

Vs Machine I do not know but they are fine vs an MPC for example. I own an MPC Studio Black and an ATOM. Both cool albeit different. ATOM lights pretty bright in the evening. Knobs feeling different for sure. ImpactXT has some limitations vs MPC Software program edit features. I am using both, with MPC software being a VST in Studio One 4.5 Artist w/ VST add on. Thinking about upgrading to Pro for NoteFx and Melodyne.

[@theoriginalheartstrummer]

The ATOM is not as fully featured as the Machine, nor are the pads as good. However, compared overall to Maschine it is much better as it integrates (using Studio One Pro) MUCH easier into a DAW than machine ever did for me. So with the combined flexibility of the DAW ATOM wins over Maschine. It is not as powerful as Ableton Push 2 either, but if they update a couple of things on it then it really could be. To me, having used Machine for a year and push 2 and ableton, ATOM and studio one is the simplest and most integrated into a full production of everything. I would personally like to see them copy some functionality of those controllers in their next firmware update, such as scale mapping and semitone transpose, and then it would be the best of all.

[@nusense808]

if i wanted to edit the start or end of a sample or waveform can i use the rotary dial to move the edit point?

[@sweetwater]

Hello! Thank you for your interest! At this time the sample waveform in impact cannot be controlled by the rotary knobs, but I'm told it is something that is being looked into for future updates! If you have any other questions on the Atom, feel free to give us a shout! Justin Sunday, Sweetwater Sales Engineer, [phone] ext. 1966, [e-mail]

[@grumpyoldmanracing]

Great presentation thankyou!

[@happygear]

Can you do the same thing on a midi keyboard without that machine pad?

[@fifthlife55]

yes albeit it would be different and not as simple but you can get the same results

[@DW-qn7yw]

Where is the best place to get additional drum kits as none of the default ones really work for what I need.

[@connorsherrets2805]

just record some drum samples yourself

[@starttofinishpodcasting3721]

Can I program sound effects (ie clapping, scream, suspense sound effect) from my hard drive into the keypads on the Presonus Atom so that I can use them for my podcast?

[@sweetwater]

Hello, Start To Finish Podcasting! The ATOM Pad is designed for use with Studio One and Ableton. You can certainly set it up to trigger sounds within those two applications, but it is not a standalone sample player. If you are recording your podcasts within one of those two pieces of software, it will be perfect. That said, if you are doing live broadcasts, something like the Rodecaster Pro would be a better solution as it allows you to playback sample directly from it. Thanks for the interest! Cody Kraus, Sweetwater Sales Engineer, [phone] ext. 1766, [e-mail]

[@starttofinishpodcasting3721]

@@sweetwater Yes I had the Rodecaster Pro but I returned it. Just couldnt see myself pay $629.00 to use a sample player. I am aware that the Rodecaster has good other functions but I already have a podcast setup that produces better audio result than the Rodecaster. So I guess i have to keep looking. Do you know of any standalone sample pads?

[@sweetwater]

@@starttofinishpodcasting3721 Sure! The AKAI MPX8 makes for a good standalone sample player, and it won't break the bank: www.sweetwater.com/store/detail/MPX8--akai-professional-mpx8-sd-sample-pad-controller Cody Kraus, Sweetwater Sales Engineer, [phone] ext. 1766, [e-mail]

[@RogerBrenon]

A year late but of course you can. Just drag any sound you want on to IMPACT and trigger them with the atom. Guess he didn't understand your question.

[@213hudson]

What does knob 3 and 4 do?

[@sweetwater]

Hi, thanks for the question! The knobs default to MIDI CC 14-17 and 18-21 when shift is held. How these correspond to StudioOne depends entirely on what plugin, instrument or window you are currently using. For example, knobs 3 and 4 control the zoom and scroll of the ‘Sample One’ instrument. Since they are sending MIDI information, you can also use MIDI learn to map them to pretty much whatever parameter you would like on any instrument or DAW that allows MIDI learn! If you have more questions, give me a ring! Drake Sobehrad, Sweetwater Sales Engineer, [phone] ext. 3271, [e-mail]

[@213hudson]

Thanks will do.

[@vwR32racing]

Thank you

[@timmit65]

Great job Dom!

[@trophies3367]

Thanks man

[@Phoenixm1200]

I’ll stick to maschine and push 2 I love studio one though 👍🏽

[@jaxager]

My 20 year old son has a maschine that's literally sitting in a drawer, unused. 😪 For, like three or four years, now. Such a waste. What kinda father would I be to "borrow" it from him?

[@Phoenixm1200]

@@jaxager borrow it lol

[@Phoenixm1200]

@@jaxager what model is it

[@jaxager]

@@Phoenixm1200 it's a Mk2.

[@salientrogue3117]

Very informative. Thank you!

[@The72Rabbit]

Just curious if I can do this. I have three tracks, one for omnisphere, one for swams sax, and one with swams violin. I have one Roli Seaboard. What pad controller device do I need to purchase to change tracks in a live performance between the roli keyboard and my laptop using Studio One 3 without touching the laptop. I have purchased No Maschine Mk 2 but am not sure I can designate 3 pads from Maschine 2 to the 3 tracks on Studio One 3. I just want to have pads from a midi instrument like roli keyboard to interchange tracks when in a live setting. Could Atom do this?

[@PreachGriffin]

how do you like the Seaboard?

[@SugaRegialdSmith]

Nektar impact ,p , or t series to me its killing the atom especially if you dont use the native instruments

[@JohnnyBurna1800]

Where is this so called edm melody maker effect?? Trying to follow along but can get past step 2☹

[@DominicTic2daTocBazile]

Sorry if that wasn’t clear. It’s a Note Fx preset. Use the Chorder Note Fx plugin in the Instrument browser. The EDM Melody Maker preset is there.

[@shebangs5570]

Is the EDM melody maker available in studio one artist? I really can't find it. How can i get it? Thanks

[@RussellCatchpole]

@@shebangs5570 Nor is the Marimba. I'm trying to follow this as a sort of tutorial, but it's not much help if the sounds & effects aren't available.

[@rettwicker]

My pads work but they don't turn yellow and blue. Anybody know why? Thank you

[@chaddonal4331]

Early on in a Firmware update the Yellow/Blue color scheme was changed to White/Dark Grey to closer resemble the white/black notes on a piano.

[@fsteddy6576]

I've had a lot of connection issues with the Atom. Won't connect with Studio One v5 at all.

[@MediaMusik777]

Can not sync not repeat with abelton when atom is set to external and I have to set the atom to internal and do the tap tempo

[@fifthlife55]

it can be used as a external but it's not meant for abelton so of course so functionality will be lost.

[@philz7227]

😅 The 8 bottom pads in the editing mode are not labeled. You need a cheat sheet to be able to use them. The different modes of the Atom make it confusedly useful.

[@MediaMusik777]

too bad you cant do the note repeat with abelton

[@lebontv6921]

You can

[@jacobplaisance3742]

Not getting any sound

[@ResoRonnie]

Seems like a very steep learning curve.

[@apostleernestappiah6399]

😮please can you program my music for me?

[@margosdesarian]

You skip through some essential parts too quickly to follow

[@musicwithsanju]

👍👍

[@gregwilliams2764]

With SD3 would be more helpful

[@midnightwind8067]

The more I look into this equipment , the more I am glad I actually learned to play an instrument. This video inspires me to work even harder to be a real player and not depend on this type of stuff. This is not achievement. This is not growth. The sense of accomplishment does not come from a device doing things for you. I urge you not to cheat yourself out of true development. The culture will change again and this stuff will go out as fast as it came in, because there is no substance to give it life. Learn to play. Pay the price. Respect your real gift. ignore this hollow pretense.

[@chrisbrown6472]

Wow man, I learned to play the guitar, but I like the idea of learning and trying new creative techniques. There's no shortcuts to learning an instrument or technology to control them. Was Rush taking shortcuts or any less musical when using new pieces to play with? It's all in the pursuit of music that satisfies us. My favorite band since '92 has been Mr Bungle, but that doesn't mean I didn't grow up on Steve Miller and Fleetwood mac and Hall and Oates, and then Def Leppard and Thompson Twins, then later Alice in Chains and Beastie Boys, Nirvana and Kyuss and the Melvins, the Roots, Pharcyde, or the Invisible scratch piklz on turntables. It's all groovy. Keep playing and keep an open mind.

[@robertfimbres9628]

I play multiple instruments and still use this kind of gear. Best of all worlds bro, only limit is yourself.

[@fozzyxti7861]

atom sq is a huge waste of 250.00.... trust me

[@48cloudpierre48]

bruh just use ur mouse xD

[@djstuntel6026]

Hallo beste vriend ik heb geen geluk Ik mag het niet meer blijven Kunt u mij helpen alsjeblieft alsjeblieft

[@Phoenixm1200]

Damn pads are too bright 👎🏽

[@RussellCatchpole]

They are! I like my room really dark but they are burning my eyes out. You can adjust them down with some wierd key combination (Advanced select + shift then bank I think) but it only seems to work in MIDI mode, not S1! Grrr ridiculous.