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PreSonus FaderPort Production Controller

1-channel USB MIDI Fader with Transport Controls and Pan, Mute, Solo, Automation Write, Record Enable, and Session Navigator
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Streamlined DAW Control

Taking a cue from PreSonus' FaderPort 8 and 16, the upgraded 1-channel FaderPort offers tightly integrated, optimized workflows and expanded DAW compatibility. Take control of your mix with a touch-sensitive, 100mm long-throw, motorized fader and 360-degree push-button encoder. Speed up your productions with convenient transport and automation controls. Enjoy seamless, native support for Studio One, as well as compatibility with Logic Pro X, Cubase, Live, and more via Mackie's Control Universal emulation. Pro Tools users will also benefit from tight integration via the Mackie HUI emulation. If you're searching for a way to maximize your workflow, the FaderPort is a great solution.

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Rely Less on Your Keyboard and Mouse

Take command of your DAW

The FaderPort is loaded with a high-quality motorized long-throw fader to give you the feel needed for recording perfect fades and writing automation. A footswitch jack is also included on the FaderPort for hands-free punch in/out during recording. The FaderPort works with any Mac or Windows-based recording software including Studio One, Pro Tools, Logic Pro X, Cubase, Live, and more.

Work faster with dedicated transport controls

The main transport section of the FaderPort is extremely convenient. In addition to all the standard transport controls, you have general session controls such as undo/redo, solo/mute clear, track management, and more, plus you can switch automation modes instantly.

Manage complex sessions with Session Navigator

The FaderPort's Session Navigator makes managing complex sessions a breeze. Enjoy instant hands-on control of any Studio One parameter via a link/lock to parameter mode. Lock the FaderPort onto a specific mixer channel in your DAW with a channel selector mode. You can scroll through and zoom in or out of your DAW timeline, select and nudge a section, region, or event, and more. You also get a pan control and pan "flip" mode.

Superb software package included

Your purchase includes Studio One Artist and everything you need to start recording via your computer. Plus, to take your recordings to the next level, you get the Studio Magic plug-in suite. This extensive collection of popular plug-ins includes emulations of classic studio gear from legendary manufacturers, adding hundreds of dollars in extra value. Punch up your mix bus with the Brainworx bx_opto compressor, add ambient reverb with Lexicon MPX-i Reverb, fire up transients with SPL's Attacker Plus, and much more. And since these plug-ins are available in AAX, VST, and AU formats, they're compatible with any DAW.

PreSonus FaderPort Features:

  • Mouse-free music production
  • Same design esthetics as PreSonus' FaderPort 8 and 16
  • Touch-sensitive, 100mm long-throw, motorized fader
  • 360-degree push-button encoder
  • Complete recording transport control
  • Write single channel or group-channel automation
  • Pan control, mute, solo, record enable
  • Seamless, native support for Studio One
  • Compatible with Logic Pro X, Cubase, Live, and more via Mackie Control Universal emulation
  • Integration with Pro Tools via Mackie HUI emulation
  • Session Navigator makes managing complex sessions a breeze
  • Footswitch jack for hands-free punch in/out
  • Packaged with the complete Studio Magic Plug-in Suite — a collection of awesome plug-in emulations of classic studio gear

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Tech Specs

  • Type: Transport Production Controller
  • Faders: 1 x 100mm motorized fader
  • Transport Controls: Yes
  • Encoders/Pots: Push-button Rotary Encoder
  • Soft Keys: 8 x function keys
  • Computer Connectivity: USB
  • USB: 1 x Type B
  • Other I/O: 1 x 1/4" (footswitch)
  • Software: Studio One Artist
  • Compatibility: Mackie HUI Pro Tools, Mackie Control Universal (Logic Pro X, Cubase, Ableton Live, Studio One)
  • Hardware Requirements - Mac: Intel Core 2 Duo or higher
  • Hardware Requirements - PC: Intel Core 2 Duo / AMD Athlon X2 or higher
  • OS Requirements - Mac: macOS 10.13 or later
  • OS Requirements - PC: Windows 10 or later
  • Power: 12V DC power supply
  • Height: 1.8"
  • Width: 5.5"
  • Depth: 9"
  • Weight: 1.5 lbs.
  • Manufacturer Part Number: 2777100203

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You only need one fader

I waited a long time to get a production controller and agonized about functionality and number of faders. The truth is even with drum groupings we're typically not riding more than 1 fader at a time, and you have VCAs among other things to help with this. The faderport + studio one is unbeatable. Being able to link to ANYTHING in the daw, UAD plugin variables for instance, is a game changer. You just push the link button click on the virtual knob and it picks it up and now you have a physical interface with the jog wheel. Being able to dial in the threshold on my SSL bus compressor for instance with just my ears is extremely helpful. Plus there are 20 other things that rock about this controller, Highly recommmended. Paging through tracks making quick moves and adjusting third part plugins with this thing speeds up your work flow dramatically.
by Keegan from PNW on
Music background: Artist, Engineer, Producer

Awesome Fader!

This Faderport definitely beats using the mouse. My work flow is a lot faster now. Great product and I have an awesome sales engineer (Chris) that gets me my gear fast.
by Michael Matheny from Mitchell, Indiana on

Great for drum station

In my studio, I have a console area, which is also for guitar, and bass, as well as keyboard parts, and a drum station. Well, a drum station is not complete for the solo artist working alone without a monitor, keyboard, pointing device, and this puppy. If you ain't got it there, you're up a certain creek without a drumstick...
by William Anderson from Stockton Springs, ME on
Music background: Professional musician for 35+ years. Studio owner.

Faderport purchase...

Presonus continues to amaze me w the equipment they put out. The faderport is very cool, saves me lots of time recording instead of using the mouse! Sweetwater as usual was on the ball, ordered Tuesday afternoon, package was delivered less than 20 hrs later!

Thanks for the awesome service!!

Dave Stanley
Youngwood, Pa
by Dave Stanley from Youngwood, Pa on
Music background: 40 yr+ Professional Musician

Presonus Faderport 2

Purchased Studio One 6 Artist as a DAW, then another brand of controller which I could never get to work with anything. So I took the plunge to try something proprietary, and it worked right out of the box. The Faderport works flawlessly, instantly. The power switch is a nice touch also. Reasonably priced, good build quality. Small footprint. I can only speak to the Presonus end of it. SO EZ.
by John Lex Blackstun from AZ on
Music background: Long time player, songwriter, producer.

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Charles Cummings

The Faderport is an absolutely critical part of my workflow. Anything that allows me to rely less on my mouse is a win! The transport controls allow me to move quickly through my mix, and the 100mm fader makes it easy to write automation.

Sweetwater and PreSonus go way back, and that makes a lot of sense. Like Sweetwater, PreSonus is largely staffed by active musicians, songwriters, live sound techs, and engineers, and like Sweetwater, their culture shows up in everything they do. Early on, PreSonus broke ground by offering super-affordable audio interfaces that brought quality recording to home studio engineers everywhere. In the following years, we've been with them as they introduced a powerful, artist-friendly DAW, groundbreaking digital mixers, and more - all products we at Sweetwater use ourselves. One thing that's never changed, even as PreSonus has branched out into new territory, is that they've always done everything possible to provide you with the best value, and we're proud to stand by their products.

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