MOTU BPM 1.5 Beat Production Machine

BPM unites drum machine-style operation with advanced virtual instrument technology to give you the ultimate rhythm programming experience. Combine kits, patterns, and loops with instrument sounds, advanced mixing, and DSP effects to realize your rhythmic vision.

A massive rhythm sound library
Browse a massive library of over 19 GB of rhythm sounds. They sound massive, too, thanks to renowned mastering engineer Chris Gehringer at Sterling Sound, NYC. Mix and match thousands of patterns, kits, loops, and hits inspired by dozens of musical styles.

New in Version 1.5: Beat Box Anthology
BPM 1.5 adds Beat Box Anthology: authentic sounds from every classic, iconic drum machine that ever mattered during the 70s, 80s, and 90s. You get 80 legendary models (10,000 samples) from the likes of Oberheim, Dynacord, Simmons, Alesis, Korg, Roland, Yamaha, Akai, and others.

For tactile control, choose your weapon
With enhanced MIDI control features, BPM 1.5 lets you choose your favorite pad controller, MIDI keyboard, or other controller for the ultimate personalized tactile rhythm programming experience. With hundreds of compatible models to choose from, it’s your call.

Technical Specifications

Plug-in formats
MAS
AU
RTAS
AAX
VST
standalone application
System Requirements for BPM version 1.5.1
BPM 1.5.1 has the following new minimum and recommended system requirements:
Mac or PC with Intel Core Duo CPU 1.83 GHz or faster; multiple processors or a multi-core processor is required. Intel Core 2 Duo CPU 2.0 GHz or faster recommended. Macs with PowerPC CPUs are not supported.
2 GB of RAM is required; 4 GB or more is highly recommended.
CD/DVD disc drive for installation.
Mac OS X version 10.8, 10.7, 10.6, or 10.5 (v10.5.8 or later is required), or Windows 8, Windows 7 or Vista (32- or 64-bit; Vista SP2 or later is required).
Large hard disk, preferably at least 100 GB. The disk on which the sounds are stored must be a fast hard disk. Refer to the BPM User Guide Installation chapter for details.
iLok USB key which must be purchased separately. iLok NOT included.
Available USB port for the iLok SmartKey.
A digital audio workstation program or other program that hosts AU, VST, or RTAS instrument plug-ins. Alternatively, BPM can be used as a standalone application.
64-bit operation
For native 64-bit operation, BPM has the following additional requirements:
Mac OS X version 10.8, 10.7, or 10.6, or a 64-bit version of Windows 8, Windows 7 or Vista
64-bit CPU
64-bit plug-in host application, if using the 64-bit plug-in
BPM formats that support 64-bit operation:
Mac OS X: AU, VST, Stand-alone
Windows: VST, Stand-alone
Hard disk format
Due to the large size of BPM’s factory soundbank UFS files, the disk containing the soundbank files must be able to support individual files larger than 4 GB. This is determined by the disk’s file system format.
The default file system format for disk drives on Mac OS X and Windows are compatible with BPM’s soundbank files:
Mac OS X: HFS+ (Mac OS Extended, journaled or unjournaled)
Windows: NTFS The FAT32 format is not compatible with BPM’s soundbank files, as it does not allow file sizes greater than 4 GB.
If you experience trouble copying the UFS files to your hard disk, refer to the troubleshooting chapter in the BPM User Guide.
UVI Engine XT
BPM 1.5.1 has been significantly updated, due to the incorporation of the latest UVI Engine XT first introduced in the recent release of MachFive 3. BPM 1.5.1 is now based on this same core code base, which offers:
Compatibility with the latest Mac OS X and Windows operating systems, including Mac OS X 10.8 and Windows 8
64-bit operation
CPU performance optimizations
Dozens of “under-the-hood” improvements
There are additional enhancements specific to BPM, summarized below.
New features in BPM 1.5.1
In addition to the UVI Engine XT enhancements already described, BPM 1.5.1 introduces the following additional enhancements:
Better Note Repeat behavior
Improved beat slice editing in the Clip window
Other minor enhancements