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Waves FIT Controller for eMotion LV1

Control Surface for eMotion LV1 with 16+1 Motorized Faders, Strip Displays, Multifunction Rotary Controls, and Mute, Solo, and Select Buttons
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Take Hands-on Control Over eMotion LV1

Want to take hands-on control of your eMotion LV1 software mixer? Then run — don’t walk — to your computer, go to Sweetwater.com, and order the Waves FIT controller. This state-of-the-art control surface integrates fully with eMotion LV1, supplying you with intuitive tactile control over your live mixes. FIT boasts 16 touch-sensitive, 100mm motorized channel faders, plus a master fader. Each channel sports clickable multifunction rotary encoders, a bright strip display, and mute, solo, and select buttons. Eight fader layer selectors expand your channel real estate. You also get a tap tempo pad and a touch-and-turn knob that provides control over any eMotion LV1 parameter. Complete with dual USB LED light ports and rock-solid USB 2 connectivity, the FIT controller is a must-have piece of gear for any live sound engineer running eMotion LV1.

A bevy of controls give you tactile command over your mix

The Waves FIT controller packs a lot of controls into its four-and-a-half-pound housing. It features 17 faders, 16 for channels and one for your master fader, each with its own easy-to-read strip display, plus typical controls like mute and solo, along with a multifunction rotary control. The 100mm faders offer a pro-level feel — they’re touch-sensitive, motorized, and responsive. Once you experience hands-on control like this, you’ll wonder how you got along without it!

Functions extend far beyond your physical controls

Your channel real estate stretches well beyond FIT’s physical controls. Eight fader layer selectors enable you to toggle between the eight factory or custom layers in the Waves eMotion LV1 software mixer. FIT’s 16 multifunction rotary encoders can control preamp gain or pan for each channel, with their label shown on the fader display. What’s more, each channel’s select button can be set to user mode, supplying you with fast-and-easy access to mute groups and user-assignable keys. Beyond that, you also get a tap tempo pad, plus a touch-and-turn knob that controls any eMotion LV1 parameter you choose.

Waves FIT Controller Features:

  • Control Surface for Waves eMotion LV1 software mixer (sold separately)
  • HUI/Mackie-compatible for Pro Tools, Logic, Ableton, and Cubase
  • Features 17 touch-sensitive, 100mm motorized faders, 16 for channels and 1 for your master fader
  • Each fader sports its own easy-to-read strip display, plus typical controls like mute and solo
  • Multifunction rotary encoders can control preamp gain or pan for each channel
  • Select buttons supply you with fast-and-easy access to mute groups and user-assignable keys
  • 8 fader layer selectors enable you to toggle between 8 factory or custom layers
  • Tap tempo pad makes setting the tempo of your effects easy
  • Touch-and-turn knob controls any eMotion LV1 parameter you choose
  • 2 USB LED light ports for enhanced visibility
  • USB 2.0 works with just about every modern computer on the planet
  • Lightweight 5.6-pound enclosure fits effortlessly in a 19-inch, 7U rack space

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Tech Specs

  • Type: eMotion Live Software Mixer
  • Screen: 17 x Channel Strip Displays
  • Faders: 17 x 100mm Motorized Faders
  • Encoders/Pots: 17 x Clickable Rotary Encoders
  • Soft Keys: Solo, Mute, Select
  • Pads: Tap Tempo Pad
  • Computer Connectivity: USB
  • USB: 1 x Type B, 2 x Type A (LED lights)
  • Compatibility: eMotion LV1, HUI/Mackie Control
  • Hardware Requirements - Mac: Intel Core i5 or higher, 8GB RAM minimum
  • Hardware Requirements - PC: Intel Core i5 / AMD Quad-core or higher, 8GB RAM minimum
  • OS Requirements - Mac: macOS 10.13.6 or later
  • OS Requirements - PC: Windows 10 or later
  • Power: 12V DC power supply (included)
  • Height: 2.71"
  • Width: 17.6"
  • Depth: 11.18" (7U rack space)
  • Weight: 9.4 lbs.
  • Manufacturer Part Number: USW379-700C-358

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Rated 5/5

16 Channel Fader bank that I can use in Studio and Live, AND it's built like a tank

I use these faders with Waves LV1, but since the firmware update, I've been using it in Pro Tools and couldn't be happier. 16 faders is so much nicer than banking around with 8. The faders feel good, and automation is quick to respond. LCD looks good. Its very heavy and rugged, and I feel confident it will stand up to the road and still look and feel god when I'm home mixing a record. I love the addition to of the USB power ports on the rear for additional light.
Music background: Producer, studio, live and broadcast engineer
Rated 4.5/5

A welcome addition to my studio

I'm very pleased with my new Waves FIT Controller. It is the best compromise I've found between features and footprint size; it fits 16+1 faders into the space that my previous controller fit 8+1 faders. The controller integrates very well with Logic Pro 10.7.3, with the proviso that because of the limited space for additional controls some DAW features will be missing from the hardware. It depends on an individual's workflow and needs as whether this is an acceptable trade-off; for me it was OK. The faders themselves are smooth and quiet, and are very touch sensitive.

The unit, originally designed for only the Waves eMotion LV1 mixer, recently had a firmware update to add HUI/Mackie protocols and comes with plastic overlays for four major DAWs (Pro Tools, Logic Pro, Cubase, and Ableton). My only criticism is that the size of the labelling on the overlays is quite small and hard to read. By plugging in a little gooseneck led lamp into one of the two usb power ports on the back, I can see the overlay type more clearly.

I recommend looking at this controller for anyone who has limited space but wants more than 8+1 faders!
Music background: Composer & recording artist
Rated 5/5

Overall happy with it... BUT read on..

Pros:
Works great with LV1.
Works as expected from watching the videos about this.
Feels good. Very good build quality.. Heavy duty feeling, actually.

Cons:
No metering on the little displays.. I'd love to see them add this in an update.
Touch and turn function is way too slow. Almost not worth using. This needs a firmware update.
Much heavier than you'd think. Factor in this weight for transporting and or shipping. I use mine with a Holi case. It's a tank! In a good way, but it's darn heavy and I'm a big guy.

Since the early days of DAW software, Waves has been a dominating force in music and audio production. For those of us here at Sweetwater who've been recording since the industry switched over to computer-based studios, it's impossible to imagine sessions without L series Ultramaximizers, MaxxBass, and other staples. Since then, we've been impressed every time Waves has brought top producers such as Jack Joseph Puig and Chris Lord-Alge to Sweetwater to show off their next cutting-edge creations, and Waves is constantly adding new and innovative plug-ins to their catalog. And with cool new gear such as their SoundGrid series, Sweetwater engineers have discovered just how easy it is to use Waves plug-ins live.

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