Although a keyboard and mouse are tried-and-true DAW-control devices, they’re far more effective when used in tandem with the FaderPort™ 8’s precise tactile control over mix and automation functions. With 8 touch-sensitive, motorized, 100 mm faders and 57 buttons covering 78 different functions, you can quickly zoom in on audio files for editing, adjust your click-track tempo with a simple tap, modify plug-in parameters, manage aux mixes—and, of course, control track levels with the touch of a finger. With the FaderPort 8, you’ll enjoy the fastest, most efficient workflow you’ve ever experienced.
Main Features:
• 8 touch-sensitive, 100 mm long-throw, motorized faders
• 8 high-definition Scribble Strip displays
• Complete recording-transport controls: Play, Stop, Fast Forward, Rewind, Record, Loop
• Drop Marker, Next/Prev Marker, Next / Prev Event
• General session controls: Undo/Redo, Arm All, Solo/Mute Clear, Track Management, Click On/Off with tap tempo
• Session Navigator provides quick control over track scrolling, channel banking, timeline scrolling, and much more
• Channel Controls: Level, Pan, Solo, Mute, Rec Arm
• Automation Controls: Touch, Latch, Trim, Write, Read, Off
• Optional Fader functionality: plug-in edit, bus sends, pan
• macOS® / Windows® compatible with native Studio One® support and HUI and Mackie Control Universal emulation
• Footswitch input for hands-free start/stop
• USB 2.0 connectivity
Specifications:
Input / Output:
• 1 USB 2.0 port
• 1 Footswitch jack for hands-free stop/start
Faders:
• 8 100 mm long-throw, touch-sensitive, motorized faders
• Dual-servo motorized drive belt system for fast and quiet operation
• Ultra-smooth feel and lightning fast
• Heavy-duty construction
• Resolution: 10-bit, 1,024 steps
Buttons and Knobs:
• General Controls: Undo/Redo, Arm All, Solo/Mute Clear, Timecode, Click On/Off with Tap Tempo, 4 programmable User buttons, 8 Function buttons, Macro, Parameter Link, Bypass Plug-ins
• Channel Controls: Level, Pan, Solo, Mute, Select, Rec Arm
• Automation Controls: Touch, Latch, Trim, Write, Read, Off
• Optional Fader Functionality: Plug-in Edit, Bus Sends, Pan
• Window View: Mix, Project, Transport, Undo
• Transport: Play, Stop, Fast Forward, Rewind, Record, Loop, Return to Zero (Functionality varies slightly depending on the DAW.)
• Navigation: Track Scroll, Channel Banking, Timeline Scroll, Horizontal Zoom, Vertical Zoom, Drop Marker, Next/Prev Marker, Next / Prev Event, Nudge
• Console Management: Show/Hide: Audio Track, Inputs, MIDI Tracks, Buses, Outputs, VCA, FX; Show All
• Displays: 8 high-definition digital scribble strip displays, timecode display, channel meters
Power:
• 12 VDC, 2A external power supply
Computer system requirements:
Mac®:
• macOS® 10.8.5 or higher
• Intel® Core™ 2 Duo processor (Intel Core i3 or better recommended)
Windows®:
• Windows 10 x64/x86, Windows 8.1 x64/x86, Windows 7 x64/x86 SP1 + platform update
• Intel Core 2 Duo or AMD® Athlon™ X2 processor (Intel Core i3 or better recommended)
Windows and Mac Systems:
• USB 2.0 port
• Internet connection required for driver and bundled software installation
• Universal Control (for firmware updates)