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The ATOM Production and Performance Pad Controller is a versatile and dynamic tool for music production and live performances. It allows you to trigger sound effects, play virtual instruments, and produce beats with unsurpassed expressiveness and flexibility. It's developed by PreSonus and comes bundled with Studio One Artist production software.
The ATOM Pad Controller features 16 full-size, velocity- and pressure-sensitive RGB pads, 8 assignable pad banks, MIDI Keyboard mode, Note Repeat mode, and Full Velocity mode. It also has 4 programmable rotary encoders and 20 assignable buttons for quick navigation and setting parameters.
Yes, the ATOM Pad Controller is compatible with most music production and performance software for Mac and Windows. However, it is particularly effective when used with PreSonus Studio One, as the two are tightly integrated for a fast, professional-style workflow.
The ATOM Pad Controller comes with the Studio One Artist production software for Mac and Windows. It also includes MVP Loops content that is custom-designed for ATOM.
Absolutely! The ATOM Pad Controller is not just a production tool, but also a performance instrument. Its velocity- and pressure-sensitive pads allow you to play your virtual instruments live with incredible expressiveness. You can even set up pad banks for a full virtual drum set and perform beats that will captivate any audience.
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Mac:
Mac OS X 10.11 or higher (64-bit only)
Intel Core 2 Duo processor (Intel Core i3 or better recommended)
Windows:
Windows 7 (SP1 + platform update), Windows 8.1, or Windows 10 (64-bit only)
Intel Core Duo or AMD Athlon X2 processor (Intel Core 2 Duo or AMD Athlon X4 or better recommended)
Mac and Windows Systems:
4GB RAM (8GB or more recommended)
USB 2.0 port
Internet connection (needed for software installation and activation)
Monitor with 1366 x 768 resolution (high-dpi monitor recommended)
40GB hard-drive space
Universal Control 2.9 or later (for firmware updates)
Studio One 4.1+ required for native integration
USB 2.0 (bus-powered)
16 full-size velocity- and pressure-sensitive, RGB LED pads
20 assignable buttons
4 endless rotary knobs
1 Setup button
Studio One Artist production software
0.82 x 7.68 x 7.95" (2.08 x 19.51 x 20.19cm)
1 lbs (0.45kg)
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Intuitive and easy-to-use, ATOM is more than just an expressive MIDI pad controller, it’s a production and performance controller as well. Play virtual instruments with 16 velocity- and pressure-sensitive pads; navigate your session without looking at the screen. Wherever inspiration takes you, ATOM lets you focus on the music.
Tight integration with Studio One and Ableton Live music production software gets your mind off the screen and back on the beat; flexible control of virtual instruments and real-time triggering of samples and loops using 16 full-size, velocity- and pressure-sensitive RGB pads send polyphonic aftertouch, channel pressure, or MIDI CC messages, plus 20 buttons and 8 assignable pad banks; includes Studio One Artist, Ableton Live Lite, Studio Magic Plug-in Suite, and a custom-curated MVP Loops library.

Capture the beat whenever and wherever creativity strikes with PreSonus’ ATOM. An intuitive, musical, MIDI pad controller, ATOM’s 16 dynamic, ultra-sensitive pads will give you all the expression you need, whether you’re making a beat, creating a driving synth bassline, or triggering sound effects and loops on the fly. Use the 4 programmable rotary encoders to automate levels and filter sweeps. Transport controls let you stay in the moment while producing. Tight integration with both Studio One and Ableton Live means that you stay inspired without missing a beat. Your focus will be off the screen and on your performance—where it matters most.
Use the 4 programmable rotary encoders to automate levels and filter sweeps. Transport controls let you stay in the moment while producing. Tight integration with both Studio One and Ableton Live means that you stay inspired without missing a beat. Your focus will be off the screen and on your performance—where it matters most.
