ATOM Production and Performance Pad Controller Owner’s Manual ® www.presonus.
Table of Contents 3.5 Pattern Editor — 20 3.6 Transport Controls — 21 3.7 Zooming — 22 3.8 Customizing Knobs — 22 4 Studio One Artist Quick Start — 23 4.1 Installation and Authorization — 23 4.2 Setting Up Studio One — 25 1 Overview — 1 1.1 Introduction — 1 1.2 Product Registration — 1 1.3 What’s in the Box — 2 1.4 What’s in your My PreSonus Account — 2 1.5 Companion PreSonus Products — 3 1.6 Firmware Updates — 4 2 Controls — 5 2.1 Top Panel Overview — 5 4.3.
1 1.1 ATOM Owner’s Manual Overview Introduction 1 Overview 1.1 Introduction Thank you for purchasing the PreSonus® ATOM production and performance pad controller. With 16 full-size, velocity- and pressure-sensitive RGB pads and 8 assignable pad banks, ATOM lets you produce beats, play virtual instruments, and trigger samples and loops with unsurpassed expressiveness and flexibility.
1 1.3 1.3 ATOM Owner’s Manual Overview What’s in the Box What’s in the Box Your ATOM package contains the following: ATOM production and performance pad controller ™ Production and Performance Pad Controller Getting Started • Erste Schritte • Cómo empezar • Pour commencer Go online to my.presonus.com and register your serial number. Navegue online a my.presonus.com y registre su número de serie. To begin using your ATOM controller, connect it to an available USB port on your computer.
1 1.5 1.5 Overview Companion PreSonus Products ATOM Owner’s Manual Companion PreSonus Products Thanks for choosing PreSonus! As a solutions company, we believe the best way to take care of our customers (that’s you) is to ensure that you have the best possible experience from the beginning of your signal chain to the end. To achieve this goal, we’ve prioritized seamless integration throughout every design phase of these products from day one.
1 1.6 1.6 ATOM Owner’s Manual Overview Firmware Updates Firmware Updates PreSonus is committed to constant product improvement. As part of this commitment, we offer periodic firmware updates that add features, improve functionality, and resolve issues that are discovered in the field. Because of this, it is highly recommended that you download Universal Control from your My PreSonus account after registering your ATOM.
2 2.1 ATOM Owner’s Manual Controls Top Panel Overview 2 Controls 2.1 Top Panel Overview 1 2 8 8 4 3 7 5 6 8 1. Status Indicator. This LED will change color to indicate whether Studio One Native control is active or not. When Studio One is connected, the LED will illuminate blue. For other applications, it will illuminate green. 2. Knobs 1-4. These knobs transmit MIDI CC14-17 respectively. See Section 5.2. 3. Pressure- and Velocity-sensitive controller pads.
2 2.1 2.1 ATOM Owner’s Manual Controls Note Repeat Note Repeat As previously mentioned, Note Repeat allows you to repeatedly trigger a sound at a specified rate for as long as you hold down the assigned pad. In this way, you can, for example, trigger a series of ¼ notes simply by pressing and holding a pad. The MIDI clock determines the tempo at which Note Repeat triggers a sound. While on Internal Clock, this is set from the Quick Setup Mode. See Section 2.2.5 for details.
2 2.2 ATOM Owner’s Manual Controls Quick Setup Mode To change the sound that is being triggered, press the Select button and then press the desired pad. To exit Note Repeat, press the Note Repeat button again. The button will remain illuminated as long as Note Repeat is active. 2.2 Quick Setup Mode Your ATOM controller provides customization options via Quick Setup Mode. To launch Quick Setup Mode, press and hold the Setup button on the right side of your ATOM controller.
2 2.2 ATOM Owner’s Manual Controls Quick Setup Mode 2.2.1.1 MIDI Keyboard Mode. C OCTAVE DOWN OCTAVE UP G# A A# B E F F# G C C# D D# While MIDI Keyboard Mode is active, your ATOM pads will function as a single octave keyboard from C to C in each octave. Pads 15 and 16 adjust the octave down or up respectively. Note: Banking is disabled in this mode. 2.2.
2 2.2 ATOM Owner’s Manual Controls Quick Setup Mode 2.2.3 Pressure Threshold Low Medium High (Default) 0 0 0 The Pressure Threshold for your ATOM controller pads has three settings: •• Low. This setting requires the least amount of pressure after the initial strike before sending a MIDI pressure message. •• Medium. While this setting is enabled, the pressure message is delayed slightly after the initial strike. •• High.
2 2.2 ATOM Owner’s Manual Controls Quick Setup Mode 2.2.5 Internal MIDI Clock Tempo MIDI Clock Tempo TAP While in Quick Setup Mode, Pad 16 will flash in sync with the Internal MIDI Clock tempo. By default, this is set to 120 BPM. To adjust the Tempo, use this pad to tap the desired BPM. This pad is disabled if External MIDI Clock is available and the DAW transport playback is active. External MIDI Clock is enabled automatically when Studio One Native control is active.
3 3.1 Advanced Studio One Integration Song Setup Mode 3 Advanced Studio One Integration 3.1 Song Setup Mode ATOM Owner’s Manual Pressing the Song Setup button allows you quickly open up the Instrument browser in Studio One, select your Instrument plug-in, choose your desired preset, and create a track, all from your ATOM controller as well as provide quick navigation functions. While in Song Setup mode, the 16 pads on your ATOM will not function as controllers for instruments.
3 3.1 Advanced Studio One Integration Song Setup Mode ATOM Owner’s Manual Duplicate Event Press Pad 9 to duplicate the currently selected event. Delete Event Press Pad 10 to delete the currently selected event. 3.1.3 Navigating Tracks Press the Up and Down buttons to navigate through the track list.
3 3.1 Advanced Studio One Integration Song Setup Mode 3.1.4 ATOM Owner’s Manual Adding an Instrument Opening the Instrument Browser Press Pad 13 to open and close your Instrument browser. While the Browser is active, you can use the Up and Down buttons to navigate through the list of available Instrument plug-ins.
3 3.2 Advanced Studio One Integration Set Loop ATOM Owner’s Manual Selecting a Preset Pressing the Right button will expand the preset list. Pressing the Left button will collapse the preset list. Power User Tip: Press the Left button while navigating through the preset list to quickly return to the top of the folder.
3 3.2 ATOM Owner’s Manual Advanced Studio One Integration Set Loop Setting Timeline Loop While Set Loop is active, use the right and left buttons to move forward and backward on the timeline. Press the Up button to set the loop start point. Press the Down button to set the loop end point. To adjust the loop’s position in the timeline without changing its length, press Pads 15 and 16. Backward 3.2.1 Forward Zooming ATOM lets you quickly focus on your loop to make fast, detailed edits.
3 3.3 Advanced Studio One Integration Event Editor 3.2.2 ATOM Owner’s Manual Insert Pattern To insert a Pattern part for the current track, press Pad 9 (Duplicate). For more information on Pattern Editor control, see Section 3.5. Power User Tip: Pressing the Shift and Set Loop buttons simultaneously will create a loop from your current selection. To enable loop, press Shift and Play. Delete Pattern To delete a pattern, press Pad 10. 3.
3 3.3 Advanced Studio One Integration Event Editor ATOM Owner’s Manual Use the Left and Right buttons to select the previous or next note in the timeline. Power User Tip: To select multiple notes, press and hold the Shift button with the Left or Right buttons to navigate through the timeline. (hold) To close the Music Editor, press Shift and Editor simultaneously. 3.3.1 Adjusting Pitch Use the Up and Down buttons to raise or lower the pitch by one half-step.
3 3.3 Advanced Studio One Integration Event Editor 3.3.2 ATOM Owner’s Manual Nudging Holding the Nudge button while pressing the Right button, moves the selected event or note forward in the timeline according to the current grid settings. Holding the Nudge button will pressing the Left button, moves the selected event or note backward in the timeline according to the current grid settings.
3 3.4 Advanced Studio One Integration Instrument Quick Controls 3.4 ATOM Owner’s Manual Instrument Quick Controls While in normal operation, ATOM provides quick access to the Instrument plug-in Editor and presets. Press the Show/Hide button to open or close the currently selected track’s Instrument Editor window. Changing Presets When the Instrument plug-in window is open, you can quickly change presets by pressing Preset +/- button. Press and hold for momentary. Press and release to latch.
3 3.5 3.5 Advanced Studio One Integration Pattern Editor ATOM Owner’s Manual Pattern Editor Your ATOM controller can be used to edit the Pattern Editor in Studio One. Note: Pattern Editor control is only available for Impact XT. With the Pattern part selected, press the Editor button on ATOM. This will enable Pattern Editor control. To select a new sound, use the Up and Down arrows to navigate through the list.
3 3.6 Advanced Studio One Integration Transport Controls ATOM Owner’s Manual Press Nudge to use the Left and Right buttons to shift all the notes in the active lane by one step. Power User Tip: To Duplicate, Create, or Delete a new variation, open the Inspector by click on the “i” in Studio One’s Pattern Editor and select the desired command. 3.6 Transport Controls Click •• Press the Click button to enable/disable the metronome. •• Press Shift + Click to turn the preroll on and off.
3 3.7 3.7 Advanced Studio One Integration Zooming ATOM Owner’s Manual Zooming While holding the Zoom button, the Navigation buttons allow you to adjust the current view. Horizontal Zoom Pressing Zoom with either the Left or Right buttons simultaneously will zoom in or out respectively. Vertical Zoom Pressing Zoom with either the Up or Down buttons simultaneously will zoom in or out respectively. 3.
4 4.1 4 Studio One Artist Quick Start Installation and Authorization ATOM Owner’s Manual Studio One Artist Quick Start All registered ATOM users receive Studio One Artist recording and production software. Whether you are about to record your first album or your fiftieth, Studio One Artist provides you with all of the tools necessary to capture and mix a great performance. Power User Tip: As a valued PreSonus customer, you are eligible for a discount upgrade to Studio One Professional.
4 4.1 Studio One Artist Quick Start Installation and Authorization ATOM Owner’s Manual Downloading and Running the Studio One Installer To install Studio One Artist, download the Studio One Artist installer from your My PreSonus account to the computer on which you will use it. Windows: Launch the Studio One Artist installer and follow the onscreen instructions. Mac: Drag the Studio One Artist application into the Applications folder on your Mac hard drive.
4 4.2 Studio One Artist Quick Start Setting Up Studio One 4.2 ATOM Owner’s Manual Setting Up Studio One Studio One Artist was designed to work with PreSonus interfaces and provides unique interoperability and simplified setup. When Studio One Artist is launched, by default you will be taken to the Start page. On this page, you will find document-management and device-configuration controls, as well as a customizable artist profile, a news feed, and links to demos and tutorials from PreSonus.
4 4.2 Studio One Artist Quick Start Setting Up Studio One 4.2.2 ATOM Owner’s Manual Configuring MIDI Devices From the External Devices window in Studio One Artist, you can configure your MIDI keyboard controller, sound modules, and control surfaces. This section will guide you through setting up other MIDI keyboard controllers and sound modules. Please consult the Reference Manual located within Studio One for complete setup instructions for other MIDI devices.
4 4.2 Studio One Artist Quick Start Setting Up Studio One ATOM Owner’s Manual 3. From the menu on the left, select your MIDI controller from the list of manufacturers and models. If you do not see your MIDI controller listed, select New Keyboard. At this point, you can customize the name of your keyboard by entering the manufacturer and device names. 4. You must specify which MIDI channels will be used to communicate with this keyboard. For most purposes, you should select all MIDI channels.
4 4.2 Studio One Artist Quick Start Setting Up Studio One ATOM Owner’s Manual Setting up an External MIDI Sound Module MIDI instrument controllers (keyboards, MIDI guitars, etc.) send musical information, in the form of MIDI data, to tone modules and virtual instruments, which respond by generating sound as instructed. Tone modules can be standalone sound devices or can be integrated into a MIDI instrument, such as a keyboard synthesizer. Studio One Artist refers to all tone generators as Instruments.
4 4.3 Studio One Artist Quick Start Creating a New Song 4.3 ATOM Owner’s Manual Creating a New Song Now that you’ve configured your audio and MIDI devices, let’s create a new Song. We’ll start by setting up your default audio I/O. 1. From the Start page, select “Create a New Song.” 2. In the New Song window, name your Song and choose the directory in which you’d like it saved. You’ll notice a list of templates on the left.
4 4.3 Studio One Artist Quick Start Creating a New Song ATOM Owner’s Manual 2. Click on the Audio I/O Setup tab. 3. From the Inputs tab, you can enable any or all of the inputs on your audio interface that you’d like to have available. We recommend that you create a mono input for each of the inputs on your interface. If you plan on recording in stereo, you should also create a few stereo inputs. 4. Click on the Outputs tabs to enable any or all of the outputs on your audio interface.
4 4.3 ATOM Owner’s Manual Studio One Artist Quick Start Creating a New Song 4.3.2 Creating Audio and Instrument Tracks 1. In the upper left corner of the Arrange window, you will notice several buttons. The button furthest to the right is the Add Tracks button. Click on this button to open the Add Tracks window. 2. In the Add Tracks window, you can customize the track name and color, add a preset rack of effects, and set the physical source for the input and output of your audio tracks.
4 4.3 Studio One Artist Quick Start Creating a New Song 4.3.3 ATOM Owner’s Manual Recording an Audio Track 1. To begin recording, create an audio track from the Add Tracks window, set its input to Input 1 on your audio interface, and connect a microphone to the same input. 2. Select Record Enable on the track. Turn up the Input 1 level on your audio interface while speaking/singing into the microphone. You should see the input meter in Studio One Artist react to the input.
4 4.3 Studio One Artist Quick Start Creating a New Song ATOM Owner’s Manual Drag-and-Drop Virtual Instruments To add a virtual instrument to your session, open the browser and click on the Instrument button. Select the instrument or one of its patches from the Instrument browser and drag it into the Arrange view. Studio One Artist will automatically create a new track and load the instrument as the input.
5 5.1 ATOM Owner’s Manual MIDI Mapping Pads and Banks 5 MIDI Mapping 5.
5 5.2 ATOM Owner’s Manual MIDI Mapping Knobs Pad Numbers Continued 5.
5 5.3 ATOM Owner’s Manual MIDI Mapping Buttons Knob 5.
5 5.4 ATOM Owner’s Manual MIDI Mapping Advanced Setup Mode 5.4 Advanced Setup Mode Your ATOM controller allows you to customize the MIDI channels for several functions using Advanced Setup Mode. To launch Advanced Setup Mode, press and hold the Shift and Setup buttons simultaneously. While Advanced Setup Mode is active, the 16 pads on your ATOM controller will not send MIDI messages, rather they will act as channel select buttons.
5 5.4 MIDI Mapping Advanced Setup Mode ATOM Owner’s Manual To reset the MIDI Channel to default (MIDI Channel 1), press the Up button. 5.4.3 Select Button MIDI Channel By default, the 22 button functions listed in Section 5.3 send their MIDI messages on MIDI Channel 1. Pressing the Editor button while Advanced Setup Mode is active will allow you to change the MIDI channel for the buttons on your ATOM. Press the number of the pad for the desired MIDI channel.
5 5.4 MIDI Mapping Advanced Setup Mode 5.4.5 ATOM Owner’s Manual Turn Pad Note On/Off By default, the 16 pads on your ATOM send Note On/Off messages on every bank. Using Advanced Setup mode, you can configure any of the pads on Bank 1 to only send CC messages. To disable Note On/Off for any pad, press the Show/Hide button while Advanced Setup Mode is active. Pads that are illuminated have Note On/Off enabled. Pads that are not illuminated will send CC messages only.
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