Checked September 2026
Arturia
Arturia BeatStep Pro review
MIDI controllers
A hardware sequencer and controller with two melodic sequencers, a drum sequencer and 16 pressure-sensitive pads. Best for hardware jammers and modular users. Price not published on the developer's site.
Key features
- Two melodic sequencers up to 64 steps
- 16-track drum sequencer
- 16 pressure-sensitive pads
- CV/Gate and clock in/out
- MIDI In/Out via supplied adaptors
- Class-compliant USB
Pros
- Connects to computers, MIDI gear and modular
- Class-compliant
Cons
- Price not listed on the overview page
Arturia BeatStep Pro alternatives
Compact 25-key USB-C MIDI controller with pitch/mod wheels, 8 pads, and 5-pin DIN MIDI output.
VST3not supportedAUnot supportedAAXnot supportedCLAPnot supportedWINsupportedMACsupportedLNXnot supported+ iOSA 25-key universal MIDI controller with pads, faders, encoders, and a bundled software suite.
VST3not supportedAUnot supportedAAXnot supportedCLAPnot supportedWINsupportedMACsupportedLNXnot supported- $139.99once
Novation
Novation Launchkey Mini 25 MK4
A 25 mini-key DAW controller with polyphonic-aftertouch pads, Scale/Chord modes, and an arpeggiator.
VST3not supportedAUnot supportedAAXnot supportedCLAPnot supportedWINsupportedMACsupportedLNXnot supported
Sources: www.arturia.com