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USB Pad Controller
Transport Case
The Presonus Atom is a dynamic USB pad controller primarily designed for Studio One, PreSonus' own DAW, though it is equally capable in other environments, including Ableton Live. It provides an intuitive and hands-on workflow for beatmakers, producers, and live performers. The four-by-four grid of velocity and pressure-sensitive pads is ideal for finger drumming, triggering loops, and controlling virtual instruments. Additionally, four infinite encoders and RGB-lit function buttons provide quick navigation and control over software parameters, ideal for crafting beats and performances without having to rely on a mouse. Inspired by the iconic MPC workflow, the Presonus Atom allies exceptional pad performance with a compact, studio-friendly format. In the bundle shown here, a sturdy hardshell carrying case is included.
The Presonus Atom's 16 pads provide a dynamic playing experience, capturing both subtle and forceful attacks with precision. The RGB backlighting reflects the drum kit layout in Studio One's Impact XT sampler, providing clear visual feedback that streamlines workflow for beatmakers. Four assignable encoders offer hands-on control of key parameters such as filter cutoff, resonance, EQ settings, and effect modulation, while dedicated transport and navigation buttons simplify recording, playback, undo, and metronome control. The Atom also includes built-in pattern-based sequencing, enabling users to program beats and loops step by step directly from the controller, all but eliminating the need for a mouse.
With its compact and lightweight design, the Presonus Atom is built for on-the-go music production. Powered via USB, it requires no external adapter, making it an ideal mobile production companion. Whether used for finger drumming, triggering loops, or sequencing beats, it remains responsive and expressive to play. The pads react dynamically to every nuance, capturing everything from subtle ghost notes to powerful accents with precision, and its streamlined layout and intuitive controls make it easy to sketch out ideas in the moment, whether in the studio or on stage. Offering a unique hands-on approach to beatmaking and real-time performance, the Atom greatly enhances workflow without requiring constant interaction with a computer screen. Fully compatible with Studio One Artist and Ableton Live Lite, the Atom provides an out-of-the-box solution for composing, arranging, and performing across multiple DAWs.
Presonus is a US company founded in 1995 by Jim Odom and Brian Smith in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. The firm designs hardware and software at both professional and more affordable levels for musicians and producers. Presonus first made a splash in the mid-1990s with the DCP8, an eight-channel analogue compressor/limiter/gate with fader and mute automation that could be digitally controlled by MIDI. In the early 2000s followed a series of microphone amplifiers and the first audio interfaces for the then-emerging home studio scene. Today, the company's product range includes audio interfaces, microphone preamps, digital mixing consoles, and studio monitors as well as the established DAW software Studio One.
Designed in tandem with Studio One, the Presonus Atom allows users to browse sounds, load instruments, and sequence patterns directly from the hardware. The navigation buttons streamline preset selection, mixer adjustments, and drum editing, keeping the creative process uninterrupted. In Ableton Live, the Atom serves as a powerful clip launcher and drum pad controller, while the pre-mapped controls allow users to effortlessly launch new creative sessions. The assignable infinite encoders provide hands-on control over track levels, panning, and all effects in real time during live shows. Its rugged build, responsive pads, and real-time workflow abilities combined make the Presonus Atom a compelling tool for producers, beatmakers, and performers alike.