PreSonus Atom Features:
 
Groove box–style pad controller
16 velocity- and pressure-sensitive pads with 8 pad banks (128 total sounds)
Enjoy full expression with switchable polyphonic aftertouch, channel pressure, or MIDI CC message modes
4 endless rotary encoders make tweaking parameters a breeze
Selectable pad velocity curves and pressure thresholds customize the pads’ response for maximum expression
MIDI keyboard, note repeat, and full velocity modes
Internal or external clocking and USB 2.0 connectivity
Tight integration with Studio One DAW software
Automatically detected by Studio One, so no setup is required
Create a new track, change an instrument’s preset, or change your project’s tempo right from the hardware
Set looping points, navigate the timeline, zoom in/out on the timeline or events, and edit/quantize MIDI events
Ableton Live integration makes producing, playing virtual instruments, and triggering samples and loops expressive, flexible, and fun
Also works with other DAWs via USB-MIDI
Includes Studio One Artist, Ableton Live Lite, and a 5' USB cable
Packaged with the complete Studio Magic Plug-in Suite — a collection of awesome plug-in emulations of classic studio gear
 
Tech Specs
 
Type:Pad Control Surface
Pads:16 x RGB Pads
Velocity Sensitive:Yes
Aftertouch:Polyphonic Aftertouch, Channel Pressure
Encoders/Pots:4 x Programmable Rotary Encoders
MIDI I/O:USB
USB:1 x Type B
Sequencer:Yes (Studio One Artist software)
Software:Studio One Artist, MVP Loops, Ableton Live Lite
Hardware Requirements - Mac:Intel Core 2 Duo or higher, 8GB RAM or more recommended, 40GB drive space
Hardware Requirements - PC:Intel Core 2 Duo / AMD Athlon X2 or higher, 8GB RAM or more recommended, 40GB drive space
OS Requirements - Mac:macOS 10.13 or higher, 64-bit
OS Requirements - PC:Windows 10 or later, 64-bit
Power Supply:USB bus powered