PreSonus brings to us yet another fabulous product that complements our music production workflow in a very simple yet powerful way: the FaderPort. As they say, “Don’t kill that mouse; instead, give it a companion.” This production controller is a precise and effective little magic box. For instance, use it as an extension of your workflow, parallel to your mouse and keyboard. Also, you can control your DAW over your mix and automate functions. Overall, this really is a superior solution for anyone who mixes in the box. With the FaderPort you will be able to automate in real-time with its 24 buttons that cover 40 different functions. This little bad boy provides a 100mm touch-sensitive and motorized fader for you to write your fades in real-time.
FaderPort: is There Anything it Can’t Do?
With the FaderPort you can quickly zoom-in on your audio files for editing. Additionally, you can control track levels with the simple touch of your finger. It is a fast and efficient compact controller that will definitely sit nicely on any desk. Working smarter and faster is key. However, some of us are still very close to our mouse and keyboard during our production ventures. In this case, the FaderPort handles what you really want to get your fingers on: your mix. Simplify your methods with with its One-button access to key functions. Scroll through your timeline with ease, zoom in and out, and drop markers. Plus, once you get the hang of it, you will find better efficiency and speed in your mixing workflow.
The FaderPort has is compatible with most third-party softwares, but it offers better integration with Ableton Live. It also supports Mackie Control and HUI protocols. This makes it easy to control Logic Pro X, Cubase, and Pro Tools. Yet, it is optimized to work with PreSonus Studio One DAW. In conclusion, with the compact and easy to use FaderPort controller you will become faster and more efficient on your mixing sessions.
