PreSonus FaderPort Review

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PreSonus FaderPort USB Automation and Transport Controller

The PreSonus FaderPort puts the feel, vibe, and efficiency back into music recording and production. No more clicking through menus and drawing automation edits with a mouse. The easy-to-use PreSonus FaderPort delivers complete transport control for fast and efficient recording along with ultra high quality, touch sensitive motorized fader for writing fades and automation.

The touch-sensitive, long throw motorized fader on the PreSonus FaderPort has the feel needed for recording perfect fades and writing volume, mute and pan automation in real-time. Solo and record enable can also be easily controlled with the PreSonus FaderPort along with window selection, play, stop, record, and managing markers (locate points) for fast and easy recording. A foot switch jack is also included on the FaderPort for hands free punch-in/out recording. The PreSonus FaderPort works with all Mac or Windows-based recording software including Pro Tools, Cubase, Nuendo, Logic and more.

PreSonus FaderPort utilizes the same ultra high-quality Alps fader that is used in professional control surfaces and digital mixing consoles costing 200 times the price including DigiDesign's D-Command. The fader in the FaderPort utilizes a dual servo motorized drive belt system for fast-acting, accurate, and smooth operation. The PreSonus FaderPort's 100mm long throw fader delivers 1024-step resolution for writing ultra-fine and accurate fades and adjustments.

Preonus FaderPort Features:
-complete recording transport control
-high-quality Alps fader used in control surfaces costing over $10K+
-touch sensitive, 100mm long throw motorized fader
-dual-servo drive belt motor design for fast and smooth operation
-write single channel or group channel volume automation
-write pan and mute automation
-1024 steps of resolution
-pan control, mute, solo, record enable
-quick window selection (edit, mix, transport)
-rugged metal top plate
-rugged military-grade push buttons
-footswitch jack for hands free punch in/out
-compatible with all major recording software including Pro Tools, Cubase, Nuendo, Logic, and more
-Mac and Windows compatible
-Fader:
- Alps touch-sensitive motorized model used in professional control surfaces
- Dual servo motorized drive belt system for fast and quiet operation
- Ultra smooth feel and lightning fast
- Heavy-duty long life construction
- Extreme touch-sensitivity
- 100mm long throw for writing perfect fades
- Resolution 10-bit, 1024 steps
-Power: operational via USB bus (motorized fader powered via 9V 1.2A DC external power supply)
-Included Items: FaderPort, USB cable, power supply, rubber feet
-Size: Approx. 7" x 5.25" x 1.75" (18cm x 13cm x 4cm)
-Weight: Approx. 1 lb.

PreSonus FaderPort System Requirements and Compatibilities:
-Windows XP or Mac OS X operating system
-One available USB port
-Software Compatibility: The FaderPort has been tested and approved to work with the following software:
-Pro Tools ver. 6 and later
-Pro Tools M-Powered ver. 6 and later
-Logic ver. 6 and later
-Logic ver. 6 and later
-Logic Express and Garage Band are NOT currently supported
(note OUTPUT and USER buttons are not supported in HUI Control - Pro Tools and Logic)
-Nuendo 3 and later
-Cubase SX 3 and later (PC - native mode, Mac - HUI mode)
-Cubase SL 3 and later (PC - native mode, Mac - HUI mode) (note Cubase LE and Cubase SE are NOT supported)
-Sonar 6 - (native mode)
-Digital Performer 4.5 and later (native mode)
-Control Emulation:
-Pro Tools, Logic, and Cubase/Nuendo (Mac) uses HUI Control.
-Cubase/Nuendo (Windows), Sonar and Digital Performer uses custom "native-mode" FaderPort control driver.
-Controls: PAN, MUTE, SOLO, REC, channel selection with BANK, OUTPUT (master fader), READ, WRITE, TOUCH, OFF (fader mode), Window View (MIX, PROJ {edit}, TRNS (transport), UNDO, START, END, PUNCH IN, USER, LOOP, REWIND, FAST FORWARD, STOP, PLAY RECORD. (functionality varies slightly between DAW software applications)

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[willxxxlife]

what daw is that

[floridamusiccompany]

@willxxxlife logic 8

[kylezo]

Whose the rapper?

[floridamusiccompany]

The Roots.

regards chris

[astralum]

Looks useful, so you can controll any channel with it right? So that you can automate volume and pan?

[floridamusiccompany]

yes regards chris

[greekhop]

0:46 "on the door that you can see on the screen..."

I was like what door? What are you talking about?

But then I realized he was saying DAW.

Last time this happend to me was witha bloke from New Zealand. I thought he was saying "Dick Cheese"! He was actually saying "Deck Chairs" LOL

I like this unit but really need and LCD readout so I have visual feedback on what I have currently selected.

[DajaWaja]

@greekhop dick cheese XDDDDD This comment is hilarious

[danmarcelino]

how much did this cost? i want one =] hahah

[GibsonLord1]

i have a interface plugged in to my firewire... all i have to do is plug this in to usb and it will all work together?

[sorstudios]

Motorized fader doesn't work in logic anymore. Someone please fix. Mac 10.6.7, logic pro 9

[sorstudios]

Can't get motorized fader to work logic 9. Followed all the steps still nothing

[NeilFerry1]

@carlnaz yea it does it says in the cesription box dat it would

[NeilFerry1]

will it work with cubase 5

[carlnaz]

does it work with pro tools 9???