Digidesign Command|8
Pro Tools TDM and LE Professional Control Surface w/8 Motorized Faders, Rotary Knobs, and Transport Section


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COMMAND|8 DESCRIPTION
 
Designed for Pro Tools Studios Large & Small!
The new Digidesign Command|8 control surface puts integrated, tactile control of Pro Tools TDM or LE systems running on Windows XP or Mac OS X at your fingertips more affordably than ever before!

Digidesign Command|8 Control Surface at a Glance:
  • Cost effective Pro Tools controller!
  • Convenient USB computer connection
  • MIDI control built in
  • Quality Focusrite onboard monitoring system

USB Control Surface
Through a simple USB connection, the Digidesign Command|8's eight bankable channels of touch-sensitive motorized faders, rotary encoders, and LCD displays enable you to control your Pro Tools system with a fully featured, intelligent control surface. As with other Digidesign control surfaces, Command|8 gives you channel strip mixing functionality along with the ability to view and edit plug-in parameters and to automate sends, pans, track volume, and mutes. Transport controls (Play, Record, etc.) are also included, complete with a footswitch jack for QuickPunch and TrackPunch in, further increasing your independence from mouse-and-keyboard-only interaction with your sessions.

MIDI Control
Digidesign Command|8 also features a 1-IN/2-OUT (16 channels in/32 channels out) MIDI interface for integrating your MIDI-compatible gear into Pro Tools. Its Standalone MIDI controller mode enables you to use Digidesign Command|8 with your favorite third-party MIDI applications and devices - any device or application that accepts MIDI control change messages for level, panning, solo, mute, MIDI Machine Control, and other mappable parameters.

Monitor Section
For keeping an ear or two on your mixes, Digidesign Command|8 includes an onboard monitor system featuring acclaimed Focusrite audio performance and quality. It supports a Main Pro Tools Input, External source (a turntable mixer or CD player, for example) and separate speaker and headphone outputs.

For Use with Pro Tools & Video Applications!
Along with Pro Tools TDM and LE systems, Digidesign Command|8 also supports Avid products natively, including Avid Media Composer. When used with Avid products, Digidesign Command|8's controls are mapped to the Automation Gain Tool for recording dynamic volume automation as well as Solo, Mute, and Snap Mode on and off. Since it connects via USB, no additional MIDI interface is required. Better yet, when utilized in such a way, Digidesign Command|8's onboard monitor system alleviates the need for an external mixer for speaker control.

Made for YOUR Studio!
Due to its compact size, affordability, and compatibility with both Pro Tools TDM and LE systems, Digidesign Command|8 is equally well-suited for project studios and small editing suites in commercial post or music studios.

THE Pro Tools LE Control Surface
While there are several Pro Tools-compatible compact control surface options from third-party manufacturers, only Digidesign Command|8 is made by Digidesign and Focusrite specifically for Pro Tools. As a result, Digidesign Command|8 provides a great deal more sophisticated control with Pro Tools software, and has been tested and qualified specifically for Pro Tools.


Digidesign Command|8 Features:
  • 8 touch-sensitive, motorized faders, and 8 automatable rotary encoders with LED rings; channels bankable in groups of eight
  • Big, bright, 110-character (55 characters x 2 rows) backlit LCD display for easily viewing track and parameter information
  • Integrated 1-IN/2-OUT MIDI interface (16 channels in, 32 out)
  • Standalone MIDI controller mode - Easy to map controls to software or devices
  • Flexible Focusrite onboard monitoring section
  • Works natively with the Avid family of products' Automation Gain Tool
  • Simple USB connection to your PC or Mac
  • Supports both Pro Tools TDM and LE systems (independently)
  • Compact size - Perfect for space-challenged professional and project studios
  • May be used in conjunction with ProControl, Control|24, or Digi 002

Pick up a Digidesign Command|8 today and start giving your mixes a hand or two!


Customer Reviews
 Command 8 Controls The Studio  
by Joshua Patrick from Newark, Ohio USA, October 05, 2006
Music Background:  Recording Engineer, Bass Player, Ohio State University Student

“The Command 8 is the perfect software control surface for pro tools. It is small so it is easily transported from one place to another. Great for use on the road. Having the ability to have a little bit of hands on control really helps take pro tools to a whole new level. If you are look for affordable, durable, control, then this product is for you! I have never had a problem with mine.”
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Sweetwater Expert Advice
 
  "After mixing with a mouse for years, I've been set free! My Command|8 has put faders under my fingers again! The controls feel great, are super-responsive, and completely integrated with my Pro Tools system."
Ron Daniel
  "The Command|8 controls Pro Tools better than any other control surface for less than $1500 (IMHO). I own one and couldn't get as much accomplished in the studio with some other control surface. (Of course, D-Command and D-Control are also GREAT ways to control Pro Tools!) Being able to see the track names really helps when banking around the session - you can mix on the Command|8 like a traditional mixer. IF you're using Pro Tools software you are really helping yourself by using a true Digidesign control surface. Also, I love how using the Command|8 with the Digi 002 Rack keeps all the cables and wires off my desk and in the rack where they should be!"
Kenny Bergle
  "This is the most versatile small format controller for Pro Tools. The USB communication is much faster than a MIDI controller and you can easily access the features you need in Pro Tools. You can't go wrong with it."
Mike Picotte

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