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Name
Arturia BeatStep Pro (Black)
Category
2) Sequencers / step sequencers
Type
HARDWARE_SEQUENCER_CONTROLLER
Specimen
A
Inventory tag
HW-2024-SEQ-BEATPRO-001
Condition
OK
Physical parameters
Dimensions (mm)
—
Dimensions (inch)
—
Weight
—
Format
—
Material
—
Manufacturing (Period)
—
Manufacturer
—
Power
Voltage
USB bus power
Current (typical)
0.5 A
Current (max)
0.7 A
Polarity
N/A
Connector
USB Type-B
AC/DC
USB
Internal/External
External
Note
Can be powered from a computer or USB source with min. 1A capacity.
Warning: Check the polarity of the source before connecting! Improper power supply will damage the device.
Firmware and serial number
Serial number
Not stated
FW version (current)
2.0+
Check date
2026-03-04
Previous version
1.x
Bootloader
N/A (USB updatable)
Update Link
Backup File
MANUALS/arturia-beatstep-pro-v2.0.bin
Quick Summary
Professional hardware step sequencer with dual monophonic sequencer, 16-track drum sequencer, MIDI/CV outputs and touch 8×8 crash. Key controller for orchestrating multiple synthesizers.
Product Description
Professional hardware sequencer with 2 monophonic sequencers (up to 64 steps) and a 16-track drum sequencer with MIDI controller and CV/Gate outputs
Features and functions
- Two monophonic step sequencers with up to 64 steps — full control of pitch, velocity and note duration per step
- 16-stop drum sequencer — one track per pad with custom controller routing
- MIDI controller mode — 16 pad buttons, rotary knobs and velocity/pressure sensitive buttons
- Full MIDI CC, Note and Program Change transmission — send arbitrary MIDI messages to other devices
- 16 projects with 16x2 sequences, 16 drum sequences and a custom controller map per project
- 8x8 touchpad — real-time control with pressure sensitivity
- Randomizer with Amount and Probability settings — generate variant sequences
- Looper/Roller touch strip — real-time control of loop length and groove
- Independent swing per sequencer — add a groovy feel to every track
- Touch sensitive knobs — seamless control of parameters and expressiveness
- Tap Tempo — synchronize tempo by tapping
- CV/Gate outputs — 1V/octave CV standard, 10V gates for eurorack compatibility
- 8 separate drum gate outputs — each line has its own trigger
- Clock sync with multiple standards — Internal, USB MIDI, DIN Sync, MIDI Clock
- MIDI In/Out with supplied adapters — full MIDI integration
- USB class compliant — plug-and-play on Mac, Windows, Linux
- Stereo audio input/output with headphone monitoring — built-in amplifier
- MIDI Control Center software — full parameter and sequencing editing
- Kensington security lock — anti-theft
- Compact design (415×163×36mm, 1.45kg) — easy to carry for live performance
Primary I/O (quick orientation)
| Domain | Inputs | Outputs | Note |
|---|---|---|---|
| MIDI | USB MIDI, DIN 5-pin MIDI IN | USB MIDI, DIN 5-pin MIDI OUT x2 | |
| CV/Gate | Track inputs (3.5mm TS) | Gate OUT (3.5mm TS), CV OUT (3.5mm TS) | Eurorack compatible, 0-5V CV, S-trig compatible |
| Audio | Stereo IN (3.5mm TS) | Headphones OUT (3.5mm stereo) | Input impedance 100 kΩ, output impedance 32 Ω |
Controls
FRONT / TOP (user control)
- Touch Pad 8×8 — with pressure sensitivity for expressive control
- Master Volume — rotary encoder with click pressure (select)
- LCD display — 128×32 pixels with navigation menu
- 16× step buttons (4 rows × 4 columns) — for entering sequences
- Navigation pad (Up/Down/Left/Right/Select) — for menu navigation and editing
- Shift button — for accessing secondary functions
- Scale/Oct button — for octave shift and scale setting
- Tap Tempo button — synchronize tempo by double clicking
- Project knob — selection of projects (16 available)
- LED indicators — for playback, sync and USB status
Service / hidden elements
- Firmware version: Menu → Preferences → System Info → FW Version
- USB reset: Menu → Preferences → MIDI Reset (in case of USB communication failure)
- Factory reset: Press Shift + Menu when power-on
- MIDI Control Center software — free from Arturia for advanced editing
Connectors and connections
Connector matrix
| Interfaces | IN | OUT | Spec / note |
|---|---|---|---|
| MIDI | USB MIDI, DIN 5-pin MIDI IN | USB MIDI, DIN 5-pin MIDI OUT x2 | |
| CV/Gate | Track inputs (3.5mm TS) | Gate OUT (3.5mm TS), CV OUT (3.5mm TS) | Eurorack compatible, 0-5V CV, S-trig compatible |
| Audio | Stereo IN (3.5mm TS) | Headphones OUT (3.5mm stereo) | Input impedance 100 kΩ, output impedance 32 Ω |
Latency and jitter
Clock sources
Internal, USB MIDI, External Sync IN
Clock IN/OUT format
PPQ (Pulses Per Quarter note)
Typical latency
< 10 ms USB mode
Jitter spec
Typ. < 100 ppm (internal clock)
Buffer support
512 samples (USB)
Impedance and signal levels
Line Level (dBu)
-10 dBV (consumer level)
Mic In level
—
Output Impedance
32 Ω (headphone out)
Input Impedance
100 kΩ (audio in)
THD
< 0.5%
Frequency Range
20 Hz — 20 kHz
Other Specifications (from metadata.specifications)
| Key | Value |
|---|---|
| No other specifications | |
Additional technical details
| Key | Value |
|---|---|
| dimensions.width_mm | 415 |
| dimensions.depth_mm | 163 |
| dimensions.height_mm | 36 |
| dimensions.width_inches | 16.3 |
| dimensions.depth_inches | 6.4 |
| dimensions.height_inches | 1.4 |
| dimensions.weight_kg | 1.45 |
| dimensions.weight_lbs | 3.20 |
Typical routing
- External synthesis sequencing: BeatStep Pro as master sequencer for eurorack
• Send sequencer (16 steps, tempo 120 BPM)
• MIDI OUT 1 → Synthesis DIN MIDI IN
• CV OUT → Synthesizer Pitch CV
• Gate OUT → Trigger INPUT
Connection instructions: The examples below show typical signal flows in practice. For specific details (jitter, buffering), see section above.
SW / drivers
| Component | Windows | macOS | Linux | Note |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| No specific driver data; use the Documentation/Links section. | ||||
Custom firmware details
Author
—
FW family
—
Custom FW targets
- No explicit custom FW targets in metadata.
Custom CC mapping
| CC | Meaning |
|---|---|
| No custom CC mapping. | |
Custom FW global settings
| Settings | Meaning |
|---|---|
| No custom global settings. | |
Custom FW extended menu
| Item | Detail |
|---|---|
| No extended menu details. | |
Documentation and manuals
Manufacturer / Links
- eBay — search Arturia BeatStep Pro (Black)
- Aukro.cz — search Arturia BeatStep Pro (Black)
- HudebníBazar.cz — search Arturia BeatStep Pro (Black)
- MIDI.cz — search Arturia BeatStep Pro (Black)
- Kytary.cz — search Arturia BeatStep Pro (Black)
- Heureka.cz — search Arturia BeatStep Pro (Black)
- Gear4music.cz — search for Arturia BeatStep Pro (Black)
- Muziker.cz — search for Arturia BeatStep Pro (Black)
Service log
| Date | Event | Who | Note |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-03-03 | Initial inventory | Studio tech | Added to inventory |
Presets / User banks
Storage type
—
Number of banks
32 sequences
Current bank
1
Backup File
Not stated
Export format
MIDI standard
Note
—
Notes / service / modifications
- Excellent controller with solid I/O options. USB communication works reliably, CV outputs ideal for eurorack.
- Compact design 415×163×36mm allows easy travel with live setup
- Weight 1.45kg — highly portable without losing professional functionality
- Kensington lock is a welcome safety feature for venue and live performance
- MIDI Control Center software is free and enables offline editing of complex sequences
- Dual sequencer (monophonic + drums) allows simultaneous control of bass and rhythm
- Touch pad 8×8 with pressure sensitivity is ideal for live manipulation of sequences
- Looper/Roller feature is great for live groove guidance without DAW connection