Presonus Atom SQ

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Presonus Atom SQ

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Atom SQ

4.9 Expert Rating

Product Info

Article Number: 497744
Brand: Presonus
Model: Atom SQ
Price: $236.50

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The Atom SQ is a neat little performance controller, especially if you're already in the Presonus ecosystem. Its strength lies in its tight integration with Studio One, making it a solid choice for beatmakers and electronic musicians looking for a compact, affordable way to add tactile control to their production.

Product Description

  • Presonus Atom SQ
  • Hybrid MIDI Keyboard/Pad Performance and Production Controller
  • Versatile controller for production and performance
  • 32 velocity and pressure sensitive RGB pads
  • Assignable multi-function touch strip
  • Eight configurable continuous rotary encoders
  • Deep integration with Studio One's pattern editor
  • Ableton Live integration enables session navigation
  • transport control
  • clip start/stop
  • crossfader control and much more
  • Arpeggiator
  • USB bus powered
  • Dimensions (W x D x H): 361 x 171 x 25 mm
  • Weight: 0.9 kg
  • Includes USB cable Presonus Studio One Pro (Download)
PROS
  • • Responsive pads offer excellent tactile feedback for drumming and sequencing
  • • Touch strip is surprisingly versatile for modulation and creative effects
  • • Studio One integration is genuinely deep and streamlines workflow
  • • Compact size makes it ideal for smaller studio setups and mobile production
CONS
  • • Limited pad size restricts complex chord voicings and intricate patterns
  • • Rotary encoders lack detents, making precise adjustments challenging
  • • Build quality feels plasticky, a noticeable cost-saving measure

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Key Features

Type Hybrid MIDI Keyboard/Pad Controller
Controls 32 velocity/pressure pads, touch strip, 8 rotary encoders
Connections USB-B
Power USB bus powered
Weight 0.9 kg

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Frequently Asked Questions

The pads are responsive, but lack the deep travel and distinct 'bounce' of higher-end drum machines, feeling more akin to a tablet’s touch surface.
While it offers Ableton Live integration, general MIDI mapping can be a bit clunky and requires more manual configuration than with more open controllers.
It's a download license tied to your Presonus account, offering full functionality but with standard Presonus license restrictions – check their terms for details.

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