When it launched we were very impressed with ATOM, Presonus’ miniature trigger pad hardware which integrates tightly with Studio One. Presonus have recently announced a bundle deal which provides everything you need to produce for surprisingly little money. Compared to buying these items individually this is nearly a 40% discount. To put it another way, it’s close to buying the ATOM and the M7 mic and getting a copy of Studio One Artist and the AudioBox interface for free!
What Does The ATOM Producer Lab Include?
The ATOM packs so much hands on control of Studio One into a package small enough to carry with you everwhere. See Lee from Presonus’ demo of the ATOM below:
ATOM Production and Performance Pad Controller
Tightly integrated, flexible production and performance environment with included Studio One® Artist
Produce, play virtual instruments, and trigger samples and loops with unsurpassed expressiveness and flexibility
16 full-size velocity- and pressure-sensitive, RGB LED pads
Pressure switchable between MIDI aftertouch, channel pressure, and CC messages
8 assignable pad banks
Selectable pad velocity curves and pad pressure thresholds
20 assignable buttons
4 endless rotary encoders
MIDI "keyboard" mode, Note Repeat mode, and Full Velocity mode (only send velocity 127)
Includes MVP Loops content custom-designed for ATOM
Compatible with most music production and performance software
USB connectivity
If you were thinking that Studio One Artist is a “lite” version of the software and is to cut down to be useful to anyone other than a beginner then you need to check the specs because Studio One artist is probably more powerful than you realised. This isn’t the free version, that is Studio One Prime. As well as unlimited tracks and busses Studio One Artist offers some high end features to manage the biggest projects like track folders and VCAs. Check out the differences between the different versions of Studio One here.
Studio One Artist Production Software
Elegant single-window work environment
Powerful drag-and-drop functionality
Unlimited audio tracks, MIDI tracks, virtual instruments, buses, and FX channels
Content browser with convenient sort options and preview player
Most intuitive MIDI-mapping system available
Real-time audio time-stretching and resampling
Multitrack comping and MIDI editing
Transient detection and editing and groove extraction
Automatic delay compensation
Advanced automation
Instantly configures to PreSonus controllers and interfaces, including AudioBox USB 96
Compatible with ASIO-, Windows Audio-, and Core Audio-compliant interfaces
35 Native Effects 32-bit effects and virtual instrument plug-ins
10+ GB of third-party software, loops, and instruments
Includes Studio Magic Plug-in Suite
Mac- and Windows-compatible
AudioBox USB 96 2x2 USB 2.0 Recording System
Bus-powered USB 2.0 audio and MIDI interface
Perfect match with Studio One Artist software for Mac- and Windows
24-bit resolution; 44.1, 48, 88.2, and 96 kHz sampling rates
2 combo mic/instrument inputs with Class A mic preamplifiers
48V phantom power (for included M7 microphone or other condenser microphones)
Zero-latency monitoring via internal analog mixer
Headphone jack with level control
1/3U rack-mountable
USB cable included for connection to computer
M7 Microphone
Large-diaphragm design
Captures far more detail than a dynamic mic
Mic stand adapter
Phantom-powered via AudioBox 96 USB
9' / 3 m cable included
Cloth carry bag included
Find Out More
This is a great deal. If you use Studio One already you can get a mobile rig for the cost of the ATOM and the microphone. To find out more head over to the Presonus website.