Presonus Atom Pad Controller

What we say:

At A Glance:

The PreSonus Atom is a compact USB controller and MIDI interface with dedicated controls for Studio One and Ableton Live. Atom is bus-powered, so doesn't require a bulky power supply and is even iOS compatible! If you're looking for a DAW controller that has a large selection of features, but is small enough to throw in a backpack, PreSonus Atom is the one for you!

Features We Love:

Studio One Integration

The Atom brings hands-on control to Studio One with a unique workflow. In addition to essential navigation controls like play, record and setting loop points, plus automation controls over track volume and instrument parameters, Atom is an excellent MIDI controller. With a traditional MPC style layout, the 16 velocity and pressure-sensitive RGB LED pads give you intuitive melodic control over regular instruments, and really come into their own when using the Impact XT sampler. Impact XT is Studio One's drum sampler and with Atom you can create loops, beats and manipulate sound in incredible ways without having to reach for your mouse.

Ableton Live Integration

Atom is also a powerful controller for Ableton Live and can be used for launching clips and scenes, editing track volume and switching between Session and Arranger views and as an instrument controller. Atom is pre-mapped to Live, so as you change between instruments, drum racks or plugins, Atom's controls change to get the very best out of each program. Atom also makes it easy to switch between modes, select tracks and set loop points direct from the front panel.

With Other DAWs

Atom is a class-compliant controller so is compatible with any DAW software, including music apps on iOS.

Included Software

Included with the Atom is a huge selection of software that's designed to get you creating and recording music straight out of the box. The accompanying software includes:

• Studio One Artist production software for macOS® and Windows®
• Ableton Live Lite
• MVP Loops content custom-designed for ATOM
• Arturia Analog Lab Intro
• Cherry Audio Surrealistic MG-1 Plus Synthesizer
• Ghosthack Essential Sounds
• UJAM Virtual Bassist ROWDY
• Studio Magic Suite
• Brainworx bx_opto compressor and bx_rockrack guitar-amp modeling plug-in
• Cherry Audio Voltage Nucleus
• iZotope Neutron Elements compressor/EQ/exciter/transient shaper
• Klanghelm SDRR2tube multi-purpose processor
• KV331 Audio Synthmaster Player semi-modular synth
• Lexicon MPX-i Reverb
• Mäag Audio EQ2 two-band equalizer
• Melodics custom piano lessons
• Native Instruments Replika delay plug-in
• Output Movement rhythm processor
• Plugin Alliance SPL Attacker Plus attack-event amplifier
• UVI Model D concert grand piano

Highlights:

• Velocity and touch sensitive pads
• Deep integration with Ableton Live and Studio One
• Dedicated playback controls for your DAW
• iOS compatible