MOTU BPM 1.5 Beat Production Machine - The Ultimate Rhythm Programming Tool

The MOTU BPM 1.5 Beat Production Machine offers everything a modern musician needs to create captivating rhythms and beats. Whether you're a professional producer or an enthusiast, BPM unites traditional drum machine-style operations with cutting-edge virtual instrument technology. This synergy allows users to combine kits, patterns, and loops with instrument sounds, advanced mixing, and DSP effects seamlessly to bring their rhythmic visions to life. Offering a sizable rhythm sound library and a broad spectrum of authentic drum machine sounds from the 70s, 80s, and 90s, BPM 1.5 is nothing short of a rhythm powerhouse.

One of the standout features of BPM 1.5 is its massive sound library. Boasting over 19 GB of rhythm sounds, the library includes thousands of patterns, kits, loops, and hits suitable for a variety of musical styles. Each sound is professionally engineered by Chris Gehringer at Sterling Sound, NYC, ensuring top-notch audio quality. Moreover, the Beat Box Anthology in version 1.5 adds a collection of authentic sounds from iconic drum machines spanning three decades, including models from Oberheim, Dynacord, Simmons, Alesis, Korg, Roland, Yamaha, and Akai.

BPM 1.5 also excels in providing enhanced MIDI control features. The software is compatible with hundreds of pad controllers, MIDI keyboards, and other control surfaces, offering a highly personalized and tactile rhythm programming experience. The updated UVI Engine XT further enhances performance with compatibility for the latest operating systems, 64-bit operation, and numerous CPU performance optimizations.

Key Features

• Massive 19 GB rhythm sound library
• Beat Box Anthology featuring 80 legendary drum machine models
• Enhanced MIDI control for personalized programming experience
• New features in BPM 1.5.1, including better note repeat behavior and improved beat slice editing
• UVI Engine XT for improved compatibility and performance
• Supports MAS, AU, RTAS, AAX, VST, and standalone operation

Specifications

• Intel Core Duo CPU 1.83 GHz or faster (Intel Core 2 Duo CPU 2.0 GHz or faster recommended)
• 2 GB of RAM (4 GB or more highly recommended)
• Mac OS X version 10.8, 10.7, 10.6, or 10.5 (v10.5.8 or later required)
• Windows 8, Windows 7, or Vista (32- or 64-bit; Vista SP2 or later required)
• CD/DVD disc drive for installation
• Large hard disk (at least 100 GB recommended)
• iLok USB key (must be purchased separately)
• Available USB port for iLok SmartKey
• Digital audio workstation or program hosting AU, VST, or RTAS instrument plug-ins (alternatively, BPM can be used standalone)
• 64-bit CPU and plug-in host application for native 64-bit operation
• Compatible with HFS+ (Mac OS Extended) and NTFS hard disk formats (FAT32 not supported)

Package Contents

• MOTU BPM 1.5 Beat Production Machine
• Installation CD/DVD
• User Guide