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BPM — Advanced urban rhythm instrument
Features
- Overview
- New in 1.5
- Videos and MP3s
- FlexLoops™
- Loops and instruments
- 19 GB sound library
- Beat Box Anthology
- Hardware controllers
- Advanced programming
- Apply grooves
- Record and sample
- Mix and process (FX)
- Perform live
- Build a song
- Import and export
- Feature highlights
- Sound library highlights
- Specifications
- More sounds
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Hardware controllers
BPM is designed to work seamlessly with your drum pad or MIDI controller of choice. Here are just a few of the many choices you have to fully customize your beat-making experience.
Pad controllersTogether, BPM and a drum pad controller give you a true beat box experience. Map hardware pads to BPM's sixteen on-screen pads and you are on your way. BPM includes template files that you can load into popular pad controller models to get going quickly. Then use BPM's MIDI remote control features to map additional controls such as knobs, buttons, and sliders. |
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Keyboard controllersProgram your favorite MIDI keyboard to control BPM, both from the keyboard and any knobs, buttons, and sliders it may have. Use BPM's MIDI remote control features to map everything the way you want. Your keyboard can control both BPM and other instruments in your studio or stage rig, and you can easily record bass lines and keyboard parts into BPM. |
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Combo controllersMIDI keyboard controllers now come in many shapes, sizes, and price points. Many products now provide both a keyboard and a set of drum pads — and perhaps even a set of faders for mixing. There are compact models that take up minimal space and larger models that give you more keys. Either way, combo controllers are an excellent way to take full advantage of BPM's many recording, mixing and arranging features. |
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Percussion controllersPercussion controllers also come in many varieties and can be used to bang out incredible beats in BPM. Some have a single, incredibly dynamic pad and others provide multiple pads. Depending on the product's design, you can use your hands, fingers, or even drum sticks. While not exactly a beat box-style experience, this type of controller can be invaluable tool for generating epic beats. |
Hardware controller setup movies
Watch how easy it is to set up a hardware controller for BPM.
Featured controllers
Akai MPD seriesThe Akai MPD series drum controllers have roots from the acclaimed Akai MPC series of rhythm machines. These devices are an ideal way to get that hands-on, beat box experience with BPM. Several models are available at various price points. Shown here is the MPD32, which provides the most complete set of controls available in the series. |
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KORG Pad KontrolThe KORG Pad Kontrol is substantially more compact and portable than the Akai MPD series. It has illuminated touch-sensitive pads that provide a great deal of velocity-sensitive expression when playing BPM sounds. The Pad Kontrol's host of buttons and controls are well-suited for advanced BPM programming. |
Akai MPK49The Akai MPK49 provides all the features you need to control BPM as a complete rhythm workstation, including a 49-note keyboard for bass lines and keyboard parts, nine drum pads for pattern programming, eight faders and rotary encoders for mixing, and additional knobs and switches for customized remote control. |
Novation ReMOTE SL Compact 25The Novation ReMOTE SL Compact 25 is a compact controller with 25-note keyboard, eight drum pads, eight rotary encoders and plenty of switches. This controller strikes a great balance between compact size and plenty of features for taking full advantage of BPM as a rhythm production workstation. |
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KORG nanoPADThe KORG nanoPAD sits right in front of your computer keyboard or laptop and lets you bang out beats in BPM like nobody's business. This is perhaps the most affordable, compact, and downright fun way to play rhythms in BPM — serious bang for the buck, literally! |
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Akai LPD8Ditto for the Akai LPD8, except that this controller has illuminated pads so you can program or perform more easily in dark places like clubs or stages. Plus you get eight rotary encodes for mixing, filter cutoff control, or other similar tasks. Affordable, compact controllers like these are essential tools for your BPM arsenal, in addition to any other controller you may choose as your primary BPM worksurface. |