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PreSonus FaderPort

Item ID: FaderPort

1-channel USB MIDI Fader with Transport Controls and Pan, Mute, Solo, and Record Enable

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Got Fades? Control Them with FaderPort!

PreSonus offers up the revolutionary FaderPort controller. This desktop USB/MIDI controller for computer recording allows you to write single-channel and group-channel fader automation along with complete transport control.

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 Pro Tools, Cubase, Nuendo, SONAR 6, and Logic.

PreSonus FaderPort Features:
  • Mouse-free music production
  • Complete recording transport control
  • Smooth, long throw motorized fader
  • Write single channel or group channel automation
  • Pan control, mute, solo, record enable
  • Quick window selection (edit, mix, transport)
  • Footswitch jack for hands free punch in/out
  • Compatible with all major Mac and Windows recording software including Pro Tools, Cubase, Nuendo, and Logic, with more coming soon

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Specification Detail
Intended Use Audio Mixer
Number of Faders 1
Fader Throw 100mm
Fader Type Motorized
Number of Knobs 1
Knob Type Rotary encoder
Number of Performance Pads No performance pads
Performance Pad Types No performance pads
Number of Soft Keys 24 dedicated soft keys
Other Controls No other controls
Transport Controls Yes
Audio Inputs No audio inputs
Audio Outputs No audio outputs
Computer Connectivity USB
Control I/O Footswitch input
Height 1.75"
Depth 7"
Width 5.25"
Weight 1 lbs.
Manufacturer Part Number FADERPORT

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Reviews

based on 27 reviews

Faderport

by Reggie from Auburn Me
February 8, 2012
Music Background: Musician
This thing does just want you would expect.I find myself hardly ever having to use my keyboard anymore.This has been the coolest piece of gear that I have purchased.

Great product for on the go and compact studios, a necessity

by Eric Messick from Va/WV USA
January 22, 2012
Music Background: Recording Engineer, Student, Semi-Pro Musician
Finally you can write automation and have transport controls at the tip of your fingers, not your mouse. The touch sensitive fader give you that hands on feel that you've been looking for without brea... read more [+]king the bank. I used it recently in audio post production in a featured film and it dramatically increased my workflow and creativity within the project, something I would have never been able to do with my mouse alone. A valuable tool and a great buy that pays for itself in no time. close [-]

Works great.

by Kenny Gioia from NYC
January 4, 2012
Music Background: Producer
Works exactly as I expected. I think my unit came with the newer firmware so I had to downgrade to get the fader to work. Presonus should announce this info instead of saying not to upgrade if the uni... read more [+]t is working. But I'm very happy with the unit. Fader feels as good as any pro unit. The pan pot is pretty flakey (in Pro Tools) but I got the unit to automate volume and it does that perfectly. close [-]

awesome

by from Deltona, Florida
December 13, 2011
Music Background: Recording Engineer
very great, I think everyone would need to have, if recording.

GREAT RELIEF & GODSEND FOR DAW USERS

by Ney Mello from Washington DC area USA
November 10, 2011
Music Background: Professional recording artist, Professional Studio owner, author, educator
No matter how much I love digital devices run with mouses..The mouse is too ergonomically inferior and too slow for professional use compared to console and hardware physical buttons and faders... <... read more [+]br />
Furthermore... Mouses are also inferior in that they fix your hand into one static position and right there, you are going against ergonomics and towards RSi injuries...due to blood flow reduction and tendon wear and nerve irritation.

The FaderPort increases workflow speed dramatically and relaxes your hand as well. Concentration is much easier and eyestrain is much less.... You do more work, have way more fun, and get less tired.

The DAW revolution is very cool but a mouse is quite a primitive interface compared to analog technology. A full regression in ergonomics. For DAW control it is a Stone age gadget masquerading as high tech..The mouse was never intended for audio technology- it is an old computer holdover that got picked up in spite its inappropriate nature for audio use and it never really worked in that capacity .. but we put up with the caveman mouse technology because of the benefits of DAW technology.

Well..no need to put up with the mouse anymore for much of the work. Just use the mouse for what it does more or less OK, and use the FaderPort for the essence of audio DAW work.

As you know, my perspective is full time professional, real world music making and production. It may not apply to most readers who can afford to be casual and take a long time to edit audio. In that case the FaderPort may not be a Godsend...

The FaderPort is most assuredly a killer Godsend to the professional user. close [-]
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