- Download and install Studio One Artist and Ableton Live Lite<\/strong><\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li>
- How to set up the PreSonus ATOM SQ<\/strong><\/a>
- Download and install Universal Control<\/strong><\/a><\/li>
- Update the PreSonus ATOM SQ firmware<\/a><\/strong><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ol>\n\n\n\n
<\/div>\n\n\n\nRegister the PreSonus ATOM SQ<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
Before you get started, the first thing you\u2019ll want to do is register the ATOM SQ controller with PreSonus. When you register the ATOM SQ, you\u2019ll receive a free copy of Studio One Artist, Ableton Live Lite, and two Live expansion libraries. Keep your Sweetwater invoice handy, as you\u2019ll need some information from that to complete the registration process.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\n\n\n\n\n- Log into your PreSonus account<\/a>. If you haven\u2019t created one yet, you can do so here<\/a>.<\/li>
- On your account home page, click Register a Product<\/strong>, then select Hardware <\/strong>in the Choose product type\u2026<\/em> drop-down box.<\/li>
- Enter the purchase date and serial number located on the bottom of your ATOM, then click Register<\/strong>.<\/li><\/ol>\n\n\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n
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<\/div>\n\n\n\nDownload and install Studio One Artist and Ableton Live Lite<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Once your PreSonus ATOM SQ has been registered, you can then access the downloads to your free copies of Studio One Artist and Ableton Live Lite. Activation and installation is very easy for both DAW\u2019s, so be sure to check out our articles below to learn more about their activation instructions.
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<\/div>\n\n\n\nHow to set up the PreSonus ATOM SQ<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
The ATOM SQ is plug-and-play so setup is a breeze. Before you can start creating, you\u2019ll first need to do a few things: download the PreSonus Universal Control app and, if necessary, update the firmware. Once that\u2019s done, you can learn how to use the ATOM SQ!<\/p>\n\n\n\n
TIP<\/strong>: We recommend connecting your ATOM SQ directly to your computer, preferably a USB 2.0 port. USB hubs may not provide enough power to the device, resulting in connectivity issues, and connecting to a USB 3.0 port may result in connectivity issues.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
<\/div>\n\n\n\nDownload and install Universal Control<\/p>\n\n\n\n
After registration, the next step is to download and install Universal Control for your OS. Universal control is the standalone PreSonus application where you will manage your hardware connections, update your firmware, and provide information about your ATOM SQ. Since the PreSonus ATOM SQ is class-compliant, no additional driver software will be necessary. Follow these steps to install Universal Control.
<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n- Go to the ATOM SQ Downloads page<\/a> and download the installer for your OS.<\/li>
- If you need to download Universal Control for a different OS, click View Other Systems<\/strong>.<\/li>
- Go to your Downloads <\/em>folder and run the Universal Control installer.
- PC<\/strong>: Double-click the .exe<\/strong> file to begin the installation process.<\/li>
- Mac<\/strong>: Double-click the .dmg<\/strong> file then double-click the .pkg<\/strong> to begin the installation process.<\/li><\/ul><\/li>
- During the installation process, you will be asked which drivers you would like to install. Since the ATOM SQ is class-compliant, you can uncheck all of the boxes.<\/li><\/ol>\n\n\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n
<\/div>\n\n\n\nUpdate the PreSonus ATOM SQ firmware<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Once Universal Control has been installed, the next step in the setup process is to update the firmware. These firmware updates often add new features and make optimizations to your ATOM SQ. If you don\u2019t update the firmware, then the ATOM SQ may not work correctly within your DAW. Fortunately, PreSonus has made the firmware update process really simple.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n
TIP: <\/strong>You can also manually check for ATOM SQ updates by going to Settings<\/strong> then clicking Update Firmware<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\n\n\n\n\n- Connect the ATOM SQ to your computer, then launch the Universal Control application.<\/li>
- If the firmware is out-of-date, click Update Firmware<\/strong> and follow the on-screen instructions.
- The firmware update may take a few minutes so be sure not to unplug your ATOM SQ until it\u2019s complete.<\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ol>\n\n\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n
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- The firmware update may take a few minutes so be sure not to unplug your ATOM SQ until it\u2019s complete.<\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ol>\n\n\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n
- Mac<\/strong>: Double-click the .dmg<\/strong> file then double-click the .pkg<\/strong> to begin the installation process.<\/li><\/ul><\/li>
- If you need to download Universal Control for a different OS, click View Other Systems<\/strong>.<\/li>
- On your account home page, click Register a Product<\/strong>, then select Hardware <\/strong>in the Choose product type\u2026<\/em> drop-down box.<\/li>
- Update the PreSonus ATOM SQ firmware<\/a><\/strong><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ol>\n\n\n\n
- How to set up the PreSonus ATOM SQ<\/strong><\/a>