DAW applications such as Logic Pro and Sonar 4 are blessed with an abundance of fantastic virtual instruments and plugins. But let’s face it, as these plug-in effects and instruments become more powerful and complex, utilizing them to their fullest with a mouse and keyboard alone can be frustrating and time consuming. Enter the C4 from Mackie, which as of AES show is supported by both Logic Pro and Sonar 4 with more to come!
We actually reported the C4 a while back, but it appears to be ready to help you out with your most demanding projects. With its 32 V-Pots and four giant virtual “scribble strip” displays, the Mackie Control C4 can simultaneously access and display up to 32 plug-in parameters without switching banks – control that’s far beyond the rest of those sub-pro control surfaces out there. The 32 push-button V-Pots are arranged in groups of eight directly below the four backlit LCD displays, surrounded by LED rings that display current knob positions. Function buttons beneath the displays and knobs allow you to select the arrangement of software parameters exactly how they show up on screen. So you can set up the C4 to tweak your software precisely the way you want – both on screen and on the control surface itself. Get your hands back on your music with a C4!
