Worth noting that a lot of the complaints made in the video have been addressed with new firmware updates. You can now transpose the pads in controller mode and adjust the swing from the hardware without using the PC editor for instance.
I just got this two days ago, with all the new firmware I can't even get it to work as a midi controller in ableton. This is the biggest piece of shit I've ever used in 10 years of making music.
Watched quite a few of your reviews. one of the few people who actually explains HOW something works and goes into some depth with critical analysis. Well done and thanks!
Did anyone allready mention that you are a great reviewer nick ?? Well let me tell you you are great at it i always look at your gear reviews and you alway mention what i really want to know about it in a very pleasant and very understanding way thanks i hope you'll keep doing it for a very long time
Tanks for the comprehensive review. I'm considering getting one of these to use as midi controller for my DAW (I have no interest in the step sequencer really). When you say it can't transpose the pads, is this just the case on the hardware? I presume you can set it up using the software interface, to send midi data in any octave so that it could be used to control percussion patches in kontakt? Thanks.
Just bought me one used Arturia Beatstep and together with the new Arturia Keystep,connected with a PC with a DAW and some realy nice vst synths, thats realy fun to use and inspirational ,using both sequencer on the Beatstep and the Keystep simultaneous,I love it....Sorry Nick but no analog synth here yet ;)
One thing missing from this review is that if you are in sequence mode but playback is stopped, you can audition which note each step is set to be twisting the knobs.
Almost perfect! Midi/Clock in (apart from the USB in) and it would be fantastic! For €99 it really is a steal! As things stand though, a computer is still needed to get everything in sync. IMHO its another weapon in the toolbox rather than the only tool you would need.
as always great review. i have a question though. can this act as a midi to cv controller? i mean. can i have midi sequences launched on my DAW and have them played in my analog gear? thanks!
did you notice when you stop the sequencer it doesn't go back to the 1st step. Pressing Play again just picks up where the last step was. Very annoying that Stop can't reset the sequence. Or am I missing something?
picked one up - like it. However there doesn't seem to be enough voltage from it to drive my Roland SH-2 - it gets Gate fine, but pitch doesn't seem to work. Would be nice to have (what a lot of people have requested) Selectable Per Step, Gate Length from the device with some button acting as a 'shift' button.
Hi Nick looking for a simple sequencer to add to my home studio so i can sequence my Roland system 1,what would you recommend to achieve this simply,i thought maybe a boss pedal,your thoughts please?
hmm - having instant access to 16 controller mode presets with different note #'s (and channels) pretty much offsets the missing transpose feature for me - Too bad there's no provision for using the encoder to change the gate length.
I can use Arturia BeatStep Controller/Sequencer - White with my keyboards playing with keyboards Yamaha PSRE453 Electronic Keyboard Keyboard Roland Gaia SH-01 Synthesizer. What I will need for them for working ? I will need use for them Alto professional mixer ?
Btw you can transpose the pads by holding the shift and channel buttons.I'm pretty sure you have to download arturias latest firmware to make it happen though. But it's pretty easy.
i wish there was an in between version between the beatstep and the pro version where i get something exactly like this (the beatstep) but with 16 sequencers (kinda like the electribes are doing)
I maybe want to use this with my Vermona drm1 mk3. Is it possible to have different shuffle feels in a sequence? Can you move the notes over the grid, separately. I saw that the Beatstep Pro can, so was wondering how it works with this version.
Hello, there. Thanks a lot for all of your videos! Please, help me with one thing: To sequence an modular synth i need the Beatstep software? Is impossible to sequence without a software? Thanks you so much! Greetings from São Paulo.
TH-camrs, I've been desperately trying to find out if I can input notes into the sequencer on the Beatstep from a keyboard plugged into my DAW on the same midi channel? Ive bought a Roland System-1 and I want to improvise on stage with it like an SH101. Possible?
How big is Beatstep? I know the might sound like a stupid question because I was able to see it in your video, but I need something more precise so I can think about how it would fit with my other controllers on my desk.
+ David Lee Myers - Thanks man, the papaya metric just wasn't quite precise enough for the task because can't seem find a consensus on what constitutes a "mid size" papaya.
+ Charlie Angel - I like to eat them, I just don't think they work all well as measuring devices. But I totally understand if you come from a remote village where alternative measuring devices make rulers unnecessary. How much does a "mid size" papaya cost out there, 2 bananas and bushel of wheat?
I'd like to know : is the "big" knob on the left "notched" like the other knobs ? Can I use it to send MIDI PGM CHANGE messages to my soft synths for example ? Thanks a lot !
Does anyone know if there’s any way to make the pads show the sequence PER NOTE? That is, like in a TR-808 or 909, make the pads show only the steps chosen for the kick only, or snare only, instead of only glowing globally without us knowing (at a glance) what note each correspond to. I think I’ve seen someone doing this online somewhere but I can’t seem to find it. In short: I’d like to select a certain note and see which pads (which steps) will play that one note. Many thanks everyone for any help shared.
sonicstate I've got one I've been messing around with, its pretty rad ... having said that I'm trying to figure out a way to arrange it so that I can get external clock sync/tempo from DAW (Logic) to drive the step sequencer tempo controlling an MS20mini with Gate/CV - is this possible? what am I missing?
I can't believe how many Maschine and Ableton clone controllers are out there and almost none of them can do the very basic of music production - MIDI sequencing (of external gear). Talk about being crippled by the computer. I am sold on this one. I can pick up all these tabletop synths like Mopho that people dump because they lack physical keyboards. I am not a keyboard player, but I do love me some sequencing and modulation.
Have you heard about the MTRX by Fyrd Instruments? It´s a much better sequencer than that, and by that I mean you can transpose by semitones or octaves or whatever, you can have from 8 to 128 steps depending of the mode you're in. This is possible because the unit is completely reprogrammable. BUT you have only midi out via usb or classic midi, and the device has a strange way of working: it only has one high precison jogwheel and 12 buttons, 8 of which are used to input midi data
At 2:59 I can see that you triggered some pads multiple times even though you were only trying to trigger once when you switch to using just your right hand to play pads. This is by far the biggest problem with the beatstep. You pretty much have to slam on the pads with an entire hand and can't play it well with just fingers from one hand. I own a beastep and rarely use it because of how difficult you have to slam on the pads. When I do use it I use the knobs and mostly just for paramater control of effects, modulation, etc.
It's funny that they thought EXT SYNC was an important enough feature to have its own button ... but then they didn't give it a MIDI IN jack, or a sync input jack, or even a DC power jack so you could use a MIDI to USB cable to get the master clock.
plugged this into a Roland Fa-06, and at one point i had the Keyboard split with 2 synth sounds, high keyboard and low keyboard, and i could control the whole spectrum of the keyboard with the knobs. Try Midi out with this thing on digital synths, its pretty fun
@warren peterson. I precisely plan to acquire a Roland FA-06 and a beatstep pro. Do you know if it shall be possible to let the beatstep play a dedicated tone on the workstation while using the Roland keyboard to play other part(s) with other tones? Thanks in advance!
2 things ruin the Beatstep for me: 1. It cannot be slaved to external midi clock. (Aside from maybe USB, but I don't use a computer in my studio.) 2. Many of the functions require a PC editor. (Once again, computers...) If the Beatstep just had a proper MIDI input and was totally standalone, I'd definitely buy one.
VincentsVideoVisions that is not true it is compatible with external midi controllers and CV/Gate inputs as well. You can use it as a standalone just fine.m
Looks great to pair with my Launchpad for on the go jams, only thing is are the knobs clicky? can you do quick turns for automating things or is it hard to turn them fast?
I can't see why not. Just hook up the MIDI OUT to your Volca Bass, and have your MIDI channels set to the correct channels. The only problem is, the Volca Bass has 16 steps, and the Beat Step also has just 16 steps. But the Beat Step can hold 16 separate sequences in memory as opposed to the 8 memories with the Volca Bass. Apart from the additional 8 memories it does not look like a real big advantage. A lot of people are considering getting one of these, to sequence the Akai MPX8 or the new MPX16, as these do not have a sequencer built into the units.
I haven't got a clue when the MPX16 will be released. Guitar Guitar just did a review of the unit just a week ago, so I guess they should be available for purchase in the next few weeks. With a bit of luck.
Nick... You can now transpose the pads in controller mode. Firmware update 1.1.0.0 takes care of this. discchord.com/blog/2014/6/23/arturia-beatstep-firmware-update.html
No channel pressure ! : Shame Arturia have been somewhat economical with the truth about the "pressure sensitive pads". "Switch control?" is hardly pressure sensitive or useful in performance. Its either on or off. Something to seriously think about if you are eyeing up buying their new Beatstep controller.
You can use the pitch modulation input (top left corner) instead of the main pitch input and it'll work, you just need to set the modulation knob appropriately. This way you also get transpose from the MS-20's keyboard, which is nice :)
masterhong The so called TOTAL input, exact? Instead of the VCO 1&2 input... That's actually how I would use it, to transpose sequences with the keyboard, but you say the tuning would be a delicate operation. Now I'm sitting on the fence about this purchase.
Pierre Ripplinger You can use either total or just the oscillator input. If you send it total you can also set up a bit of filter tracking! The tuning can be a bit annoying, but if you're just working around an octave or so you can quite quickly get it close enough. The way I've set it up on my sequencer (not Beatstep) is that I send 0V at middle C, and then I sequence offsets from that (so 1 octave above middle C sends 1V, below sends -1V etc.), while selecting the appropriate base note with MS-20's keyboard.
Wow, people still use these right? I can't believe the macOS software still works or is supported. So... just use with your DAW the best you can? I don't really know how to use one of these in the first place, so my questions won't be very good...
So you get a beat 'drum sequencer' and you decide to make a review video without using it as a drum sequencer??? Baffling. Please can you actually do reviews relevent to the bit of kit. FFS
Maybe it was just studio rage, but the beatstep legit does not work on newer OSX. At all. Drivers installed, reinstalled. I jacked it into my older MacBook running 10.8 and it worked fine right off the bat. This kind of issue is lazy and unnecessary if it's your business, what you do all day, with teams of people. If a product still doesn't work, that to me is a piece of shit and the hate is warranted.
Hmm...I haven't tried it on the newer osx (El Capitain...) I heard there was problems across the board with the osx and apps, also that it was slowing yosemite macs down...so I avoided it... I see your issue though,
Worth noting that a lot of the complaints made in the video have been addressed with new firmware updates. You can now transpose the pads in controller mode and adjust the swing from the hardware without using the PC editor for instance.
Wow! Great to hear. The controller looks really solid and well designed. Mine is in the mail and I'm excited to try it out!
I just got this two days ago, with all the new firmware I can't even get it to work as a midi controller in ableton. This is the biggest piece of shit I've ever used in 10 years of making music.
Alex Dogson it should work eventually
how can you transpose the sequence with the pad? I am in the latest firmware i cant find out how it works
For those wondering, to change the pitch of the pads in control mode hold shift and turn the big knob. It works +/- 2 octaves.
Watched quite a few of your reviews. one of the few people who actually explains HOW something works and goes into some depth with critical analysis. Well done and thanks!
Great reviewer who gets below the surface of each piece of kit.
Did anyone allready mention that you are a great reviewer nick ?? Well let me tell you you are great at it i always look at your gear reviews and you alway mention what i really want to know about it in a very pleasant and very understanding way thanks i hope you'll keep doing it for a very long time
Tanks for the comprehensive review. I'm considering getting one of these to use as midi controller for my DAW (I have no interest in the step sequencer really). When you say it can't transpose the pads, is this just the case on the hardware? I presume you can set it up using the software interface, to send midi data in any octave so that it could be used to control percussion patches in kontakt? Thanks.
Sonicstate: the first place I go to when investigating new & potential gear. many thanks!
Just bought me one used Arturia Beatstep and together with the new Arturia Keystep,connected with a PC with a DAW and some realy nice vst synths, thats realy fun to use and inspirational ,using both sequencer on the Beatstep and the Keystep simultaneous,I love it....Sorry Nick but no analog synth here yet ;)
One thing missing from this review is that if you are in sequence mode but playback is stopped, you can audition which note each step is set to be twisting the knobs.
Almost perfect! Midi/Clock in (apart from the USB in) and it would be fantastic! For €99 it really is a steal! As things stand though, a computer is still needed to get everything in sync. IMHO its another weapon in the toolbox rather than the only tool you would need.
Agreed! I think I will wait for version 2 of this one.
as always great review. i have a question though. can this act as a midi to cv controller? i mean. can i have midi sequences launched on my DAW and have them played in my analog gear? thanks!
What are those oddly shaped objects in the background? The ones that look like oversized spoons?
They are some kind of ethnic instruments, I seem to remember. Something to do with Qatar.
The white chairs?
did you notice when you stop the sequencer it doesn't go back to the 1st step. Pressing Play again just picks up where the last step was. Very annoying that Stop can't reset the sequence. Or am I missing something?
Wait, so there is no midi input? Does that mean you can't use the usb port to send MIDI data to the Beatstep?
That is obviously done via usb.
@@JCBigCat yeah 6 years ago i really had no idea lmao. still dont lo key
Two questions. 1. Could I use this to drive a CV/Gate hacked Monotron. 2. If I synced this to a Monotribe, could I then have 16 beats instead of 8?
picked one up - like it. However there doesn't seem to be enough voltage from it to drive my Roland SH-2 - it gets Gate fine, but pitch doesn't seem to work. Would be nice to have (what a lot of people have requested) Selectable Per Step, Gate Length from the device with some button acting as a 'shift' button.
Hi Nick looking for a simple sequencer to add to my home studio so i can sequence my Roland system 1,what would you recommend to achieve this simply,i thought maybe a boss pedal,your thoughts please?
Hi Nick, Is it possible you could measure the size of the Beatstep ?
There seems to be no dimensions anywhere online.
Thanks
I´ve been thinking in get this...trying to sequence Microkorg. Is it possible?
can you chain sequences together i wonder...also you didn't cover it as a programmer for soft synths with those 16 rotary encoders...
does this device come with a vst that has the editor that you are using?
Pity about the lack of midi in, but you can use a Kenton MIDI usb Host to add midi in.
hmm - having instant access to 16 controller mode presets with different note #'s (and channels) pretty much offsets the missing transpose feature for me - Too bad there's no provision for using the encoder to change the gate length.
I can use Arturia BeatStep Controller/Sequencer - White with my keyboards playing with keyboards Yamaha PSRE453 Electronic Keyboard Keyboard Roland Gaia SH-01 Synthesizer. What I will need for them for working ? I will need use for them Alto professional mixer ?
Btw you can transpose the pads by holding the shift and channel buttons.I'm pretty sure you have to download arturias latest firmware to make it happen though. But it's pretty easy.
i wish there was an in between version between the beatstep and the pro version where i get something exactly like this (the beatstep) but with 16 sequencers (kinda like the electribes are doing)
love your reviews! Why did I buy the Korg nanoPad? This is much better. Arturi gear his high quality and full of nice options. thx for your work. :)
Will it ever be updated in order to be HZ/V compatible? It's crazy no one is considering MS-20 mini users!
You can not tie notes together? So that for example two 1/16 become one 1/8?
How many user scales can you have? Or you just work with one template? thanks!
I maybe want to use this with my Vermona drm1 mk3. Is it possible to have different shuffle feels in a sequence? Can you move the notes over the grid, separately. I saw that the Beatstep Pro can, so was wondering how it works with this version.
What about knob acceleration? I heard its kinda slow to use it in live / quick extended range situation
Hello, there. Thanks a lot for all of your videos!
Please, help me with one thing: To sequence an modular synth i need the Beatstep software? Is impossible to sequence without a software? Thanks you so much!
Greetings from São Paulo.
I agree on the transposition. Now you mention it, it is quite annoying when using multiple instruments.
TH-camrs, I've been desperately trying to find out if I can input notes into the sequencer on the Beatstep from a keyboard plugged into my DAW on the same midi channel? Ive bought a Roland System-1 and I want to improvise on stage with it like an SH101. Possible?
Thanks- actually better than Arturia's own so-called 'tutouril' vid
Does this come with an editor and can it work with the spark 2 software as I would rather use this than the big controller spark has ?
How big is Beatstep? I know the might sound like a stupid question because I was able to see it in your video, but I need something more precise so I can think about how it would fit with my other controllers on my desk.
redirishmanxlt it is as big as a mid size papaya.
12.5" X 5"
+ David Lee Myers - Thanks man, the papaya metric just wasn't quite precise enough for the task because can't seem find a consensus on what constitutes a "mid size" papaya.
redirishmanxlt Don't you like papayas ?
+ Charlie Angel - I like to eat them, I just don't think they work all well as measuring devices. But I totally understand if you come from a remote village where alternative measuring devices make rulers unnecessary. How much does a "mid size" papaya cost out there, 2 bananas and bushel of wheat?
I'd like to know : is the "big" knob on the left "notched" like the other knobs ? Can I use it to send MIDI PGM CHANGE messages to my soft synths for example ? Thanks a lot !
yes.
Is it possible to control a Vermona Drum with the Beatstep?
Does anyone know if there’s any way to make the pads show the sequence PER NOTE? That is, like in a TR-808 or 909, make the pads show only the steps chosen for the kick only, or snare only, instead of only glowing globally without us knowing (at a glance) what note each correspond to. I think I’ve seen someone doing this online somewhere but I can’t seem to find it. In short: I’d like to select a certain note and see which pads (which steps) will play that one note. Many thanks everyone for any help shared.
sonicstate I've got one I've been messing around with, its pretty rad ... having said that I'm trying to figure out a way to arrange it so that I can get external clock sync/tempo from DAW (Logic) to drive the step sequencer tempo controlling an MS20mini with Gate/CV - is this possible? what am I missing?
Send MIDI clock down the USB bus from Logic (not sure if you can still do that) and it EXT sync button on the unit
I can't believe how many Maschine and Ableton clone controllers are out there and almost none of them can do the very basic of music production - MIDI sequencing (of external gear). Talk about being crippled by the computer. I am sold on this one. I can pick up all these tabletop synths like Mopho that people dump because they lack physical keyboards. I am not a keyboard player, but I do love me some sequencing and modulation.
Have you heard about the MTRX by Fyrd Instruments? It´s a much better sequencer than that, and by that I mean you can transpose by semitones or octaves or whatever, you can have from 8 to 128 steps depending of the mode you're in. This is possible because the unit is completely reprogrammable.
BUT you have only midi out via usb or classic midi, and the device has a strange way of working: it only has one high precison jogwheel and 12 buttons, 8 of which are used to input midi data
Arturia BeatStep Demo&Review [English Captions]
UJIIE. is hooking it up to the MS20 using Cv and Gate
Can the CV out on this thing do 303 style sequencing? I figure accent might not be an option, but what about 303 style glides?
sonicstate did you test this?
I have latency in ableton only when i start project not from the begining,From the begining of the project it is in sync,
Any ideas ?
At 2:59 I can see that you triggered some pads multiple times even though you were only trying to trigger once when you switch to using just your right hand to play pads. This is by far the biggest problem with the beatstep. You pretty much have to slam on the pads with an entire hand and can't play it well with just fingers from one hand. I own a beastep and rarely use it because of how difficult you have to slam on the pads. When I do use it I use the knobs and mostly just for paramater control of effects, modulation, etc.
I have the challenge of using it to control volumes on my boss rc 600
again an excellent review
How do you use this with analog lab? They have the free version with it but the knobs do not work with the knobs in the analog lab settings
Any update?
3 questions:
- Can it trigger " ACCENT" ?
- Can it save sequences?
- Can it run 2 parrallel / random 1-8 sequences?
yes, no, no
"16 memories allow for instant recall of your favorite patterns" - beatstep page on arturia website
lol at "I'm just sayin'" then the quick cut 😅
thanks for the review much help
It's funny that they thought EXT SYNC was an important enough feature to have its own button ... but then they didn't give it a MIDI IN jack, or a sync input jack, or even a DC power jack so you could use a MIDI to USB cable to get the master clock.
How to set BPM master clock and send it from Beatstep to an external synth?
plugged this into a Roland Fa-06, and at one point i had the Keyboard split with 2 synth sounds, high keyboard and low keyboard, and i could control the whole spectrum of the keyboard with the knobs. Try Midi out with this thing on digital synths, its pretty fun
@warren peterson. I precisely plan to acquire a Roland FA-06 and a beatstep pro. Do you know if it shall be possible to let the beatstep play a dedicated tone on the workstation while using the Roland keyboard to play other part(s) with other tones? Thanks in advance!
2 things ruin the Beatstep for me:
1. It cannot be slaved to external midi clock. (Aside from maybe USB, but I don't use a computer in my studio.)
2. Many of the functions require a PC editor. (Once again, computers...)
If the Beatstep just had a proper MIDI input and was totally standalone, I'd definitely buy one.
VincentsVideoVisions that is not true it is compatible with external midi controllers and CV/Gate inputs as well. You can use it as a standalone just fine.m
i'm sure you have the beat step pro now correct? because that unit solves these complaints
Great review..ty
Works great with my meeblip
Is It possibile to set tempo by software?
I'd get this, but im impatiently waiting for the beat step pro
can anyone say if the ext sync option from a computer works??
for instence -- pro tools to trigger the beststep ???
Looks great to pair with my Launchpad for on the go jams, only thing is are the knobs clicky? can you do quick turns for automating things or is it hard to turn them fast?
Can I record bass?
sonicstate Does it work with the volca bass via midi ? :)
I can't see why not. Just hook up the MIDI OUT to your Volca Bass, and have your MIDI channels set to the correct channels. The only problem is, the Volca Bass has 16 steps, and the Beat Step also has just 16 steps. But the Beat Step can hold 16 separate sequences in memory as opposed to the 8 memories with the Volca Bass. Apart from the additional 8 memories it does not look like a real big advantage. A lot of people are considering getting one of these, to sequence the Akai MPX8 or the new MPX16, as these do not have a sequencer built into the units.
acidphaze haha I already wanted to buy the mpx 16... Do you know when it comes out ? I hope it must be for the end of the summer... :D
I haven't got a clue when the MPX16 will be released. Guitar Guitar just did a review of the unit just a week ago, so I guess they should be available for purchase in the next few weeks. With a bit of luck.
Nick... You can now transpose the pads in controller mode. Firmware update 1.1.0.0 takes care of this. discchord.com/blog/2014/6/23/arturia-beatstep-firmware-update.html
We want that. Of course we mean the Virus shirt.
Came back to watch after getting a Beatstep, laughing at old comment. Still want that shirt.
No channel pressure ! :
Shame Arturia have been somewhat economical with the truth about the "pressure sensitive pads". "Switch control?" is hardly pressure sensitive or useful in performance. Its either on or off. Something to seriously think about if you are eyeing up buying their new Beatstep controller.
If I have to choose two controllers which would you recommend
Beatstep or Akai MPD 218
Please anyone help me
which one did you get
Why not a new review of the littel Beatstep of the old day whit the new uppgrade in the year 2018.And i dont meen the pro :#
I'm quite disappointed it can't drive a Korg MS-20, if it cold that would be my next purchase.
You can use the pitch modulation input (top left corner) instead of the main pitch input and it'll work, you just need to set the modulation knob appropriately. This way you also get transpose from the MS-20's keyboard, which is nice :)
masterhong The so called TOTAL input, exact? Instead of the VCO 1&2 input... That's actually how I would use it, to transpose sequences with the keyboard, but you say the tuning would be a delicate operation. Now I'm sitting on the fence about this purchase.
Pierre Ripplinger You can use either total or just the oscillator input. If you send it total you can also set up a bit of filter tracking! The tuning can be a bit annoying, but if you're just working around an octave or so you can quite quickly get it close enough.
The way I've set it up on my sequencer (not Beatstep) is that I send 0V at middle C, and then I sequence offsets from that (so 1 octave above middle C sends 1V, below sends -1V etc.), while selecting the appropriate base note with MS-20's keyboard.
Actually you could drive an MS20 Mini but just using MIDI not CV/Gate input
I just got mine and tried it with the Ipad ver of iMS 20 got a few of the knobs working, got to spend more time with it!
What you got?
Love these! Great sequencer for the caveman/troglodyte punk dirge specialist. It’s a great gateway to all things “Arturia” too.
does this work with an iPad?
Yes, very well, i use my beatstep with fl studio mobile, work pretty well,
whhere does the sound comes from?
It gets sound either as a controller through your plug-ins on your DAW or as a voltage controller with its vc out to analog modules.
will it work with fl.studio? my lap top doesn't a a CD drive will i need to have to CD software downloaded for it to work?
Should work with fl studio just fine. You can download the editor and such, no need for a drive.
He really wants to transpose those pads
yooo
What software should I use for casual use?
Every daw, even iPad or iPhone
If you purchase the Arturia apps, works veryyyyyyy wellll
Good review, I would prefer things to be a bit less rushed and breathless though please
Wow, people still use these right? I can't believe the macOS software still works or is supported. So... just use with your DAW the best you can? I don't really know how to use one of these in the first place, so my questions won't be very good...
So you get a beat 'drum sequencer' and you decide to make a review video without using it as a drum sequencer??? Baffling. Please can you actually do reviews relevent to the bit of kit. FFS
Every time I click on a music device vid and see this dude I just click off.... hes just a bit of a waffler
Arturia makes absolute trash, truly, avoid Arturia at all costs. No customer support, you're guaranteed hours of frustration and wasted money.
Customer support sucking doesn't mean the product sucks.
Why is there a certain type of person who seems to spend his time dishing shit. I think their stuff is excellent, esp for the price it comes in at.
Maybe it was just studio rage, but the beatstep legit does not work on newer OSX. At all. Drivers installed, reinstalled. I jacked it into my older MacBook running 10.8 and it worked fine right off the bat. This kind of issue is lazy and unnecessary if it's your business, what you do all day, with teams of people. If a product still doesn't work, that to me is a piece of shit and the hate is warranted.
Hmm...I haven't tried it on the newer osx (El Capitain...) I heard there was problems across the board with the osx and apps, also that it was slowing yosemite macs down...so I avoided it... I see your issue though,
yes it does. I have one working and set up right now.