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Mackie Control Universal Pro

Item ID: MCUpro

Expandable Control Surface with Nine Motorized Faders, Eight V-Pots, Over 50 Buttons, and USB

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Get Hands-on Control over Your DAW!

The Mackie Control Universal Pro control surface completes your music production software to give you ultimate hands-on control of your mix. Nine motorized, touch-sensitive Alps faders, eight V-Pots and more than 50 master buttons let you tweak parameters to your heart's content. Unlike generic MIDI controllers, the MCU Pro employs a sophisticated communication protocol that delivers ultra-precise control, makes setup easy - no mapping required - and enables you to see your mix in action with real-time visual feedback via the huge backlit LCD and eight LED rings.

Mackie Control Universal Pro Expandable Workstation Control Surface at a Glance:
  • Touch-sensitive control surface with expandable options
  • Proprietary communication protocol for easy software integration
  • MIDI interface


Expandable Touch-Sensitive Control Surface with 100mm Motorized Faders
The Mackie Control Universal Pro's 100mm touch-sensitive Alps motorized faders give you accurate, smooth, real-console feel, bringing the hands-on vibe of analog to your state-of-the-art DAW productions. The same fader set is also featured on the seamlessly-integrated Mackie Control Extender Pro and expansion module, which also shares the same channel strip functions.

Proprietary Mackie communication protocol for seamless music production software integration
Mackie's proprietary communication protocol lets you get the most out of your software, giving you precise control over setups and control surface assignments - no mapping required! In addition to the unit's versatile faders and 50 dedicated buttons, accurate V-Pot rotary encoders allow you to manipulate software, plug-in effects, and virtual instruments. And the backlit LCD screen lets you easily monitor your mixes in real time.

DAW- and MIDI-friendly
An onboard USB MIDI interface is included for direct connection to Mac or PC, as well as up to 3 additional pieces of external MIDI gear (with even more control capability when integrated with the Control C4 Pro expansion module). Software-specific Lexan overlays are also included, allowing the Control Universal Pro to be easily adapted to your DAW.

Mackie Control Universal Pro Features:
  • Expandable Touch-Sensitive Control Surface with 100mm Motorized Faders
  • Proprietary Mackie communication protocol for seamless music production software integration
  • 100mm touch-sensitive optical Alps motorized faders
  • V-Pot control over software, plug-in effects and virtual instruments
  • More than 50 dedicated push-buttons for fine control of software parameters
  • Tape-style transport controls
  • Full meter display with track names and parameters
  • Quick cursor-style buttons for Up, Down, Left, Right and Zoom
  • Onboard USB MIDI interface for direct connection to Mac or PC and up to 3 additional pieces of external MIDI gear
  • Software-specific Lexan overlays included
  • Expandable via optional Mackie Control Extender Pro and C4 Pro modules
  • USB connection to the computer, instead of MIDI
  • Built-In 3x3 MIDI Interface
  • Newer, better feeling Jog wheel
  • Skinnier side cheeks (looks more like a "console" when expanded)
  • New metal casing and new industrial design
  • Complete "L" shaped overlays for all DAWS

Mackie Control Universal Pro - Take control of your mix!
Specification Detail
Intended Use Audio Mixer
Number of Faders 9
Fader Throw 100mm
Fader Type Touch Sensitive, Motorized
Number of Knobs 8
Knob Type Rotary encoders
Number of Performance Pads No performance pads
Performance Pad Types No performance pads
Number of Soft Keys 118 dedicated soft keys, 8 assignable soft keys
Other Controls Jog Wheel
Transport Controls Yes
Audio Inputs No audio inputs
Audio Outputs No audio outputs
Computer Connectivity USB
Control I/O 3 x MIDI In/Out, 2 x footswitch
Height 4.4"
Depth 16.9"
Width 16.5"
Weight 16.8 lbs.
Manufacturer Part Number 2034306-00

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Reviews

based on 16 reviews

I have all the control universal pro series

by Alexander Nadal Piantini from santo Domingo, DR.
June 19, 2012
Music Background: Musician, mixer, composer.
Simple, heavy-duty , original, best original protocol made by mackie.
I can put as many extender units as i want making it a big console.
plug and play, and this new alps faders are exce... read more [+]llent. The look, the sizes and the feel of the units are just perfect

I have used the euphonix/avid artist mix series, they are made of plastic and the protocol is very unstable, and don't really look like a console. close [-]

Rocks My Socks

by MIDICancer from Portland, OR USA
January 31, 2012
Music Background: Music Producer
After having used the Behringer BCF2000 and dealing with the terrible issue of getting it set up with FL Studio I decided to bite the bullet and go for the model it was emulating.

This... read more [+] controller has got it down in all the right places. The build quality is top notch, the fader action is smooth, quiet, responsive and accurate. The display and LED VPots are awesome, and all of the transport controls and function buttons make it a breeze to navigate with.

FL Studio users, if you've been looking for a control surface for mixing and general use look no further. This is a beast.

Now, to get some expansion modules... close [-]

Great DAW Controller!

by Mike from Eastlake, Ohio
December 18, 2011
Music Background: Guitarist/Recording Eng/Musician
MCU Pro, very nice controller! I'm using Sonar X1 Producer and the instillation was simple and easy. The moment that you connect the MCU Pro, the drivers are found and in a matter of a couple of minut... read more [+]es your controlling your projects! The operation of the board is smooth, and intuitive, the jog wheel is weighted and has a great feel as you work your way around the song to multiple locations. I've used a few other DAW controllers, Tascam, Alesis, Avid and the MCU is a wonderful tool, I have a friend that uses an SSL mid-priced board and he was blown away of the operation of the MCU! Also the people at Sweetwater are great!! Very helpful professionals Overall very impressive DAW Controller.. close [-]

Paradigm shift

by Doug Allen from Houston, Tx USA
November 21, 2011
Music Background: Musician and Producer
As I started my studies of music production at our local community college, my fellow students and I were taught signal flow, tracking and mixdown on a 24 track board. When I commenced building my hom... read more [+]e studio, funds were tight and I reasoned I could mix "in the box" for a while and see how things progressed. I produced about 80 tracks then was able to get the MCU Pro. What a paradigm shift! The "hands on" feel of working with a board plus the wonderful DAW control has boosted my production tremendously. This definitely was the missing link in my studio that ties it all together for me and facilitates a professional workflow. Most heartily recommended. close [-]

Sweetwater Advice

Mike Conyers
No digital studio should be without a great control surface and the Mackie Control series delivers! The motorized faders feel great, the LED strip is bright and easily readable, and all the functions map themselves quickly and intuitively to your DAW of choice.
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