The PreSonus FaderPort 8 DAW Control Surface is a highly versatile control unit designed for all major DAW applications. The PreSonus FaderPort 8 features 8 touch-sensitive 100 mm long-throw motorized faders with 8 high-definition Scribble Strip displays for real-time visual feedback.
The PreSonus FaderPort 8 is the ultimate control surface giving you everything you need to improve your workflow including complete recording-transport controls and automation control. With its highly intuitive layout and premium-quality components, the FaderPort 8 is the ideal companion for any digital musician.
Versatile Control Unit
The PreSonus FaderPort 8 is designed to improve your workflow, minimizing the time you spend clicking through endless controls and parameters in your DAW. The FaderPort 8 features eight premium-quality motorized Alps faders, normally reserved for high-end control surfaces and digital mixing consoles. It also features a range of large transport controls including the standard Stop, Play, Fast FWD, Rewind, and Record buttons.
In total, there are 57 buttons covering 78 different functions, allowing you to easily access and edit parameters with a single press of a button. You can do everything from adjust your click-trap tempo to modify plug-in parameters and automation. The FaderPort 8 is the ideal companion for your keyboard and mouse, allowing you to control the more in-depth features that usually require a lot more work.
Session Navigator
The most unique feature of the PreSonus FaderPort 8 is the ‘Session Navigator’, which provides quick and easy access to eight critical functions for optimal flexibility. The Session Navigator gives you dedicated buttons to instantly arm all tracks for recording, as well as controlling mutes and SOLO, clear and more.
The highly versatile functionality even gives you four programmable User buttons which can be customized to access and control your favorite functions.
Intuitive Layout
The highly intuitive layout lays out all the major functions and controls in a clear and concise configuration. Mute, Solo, and Rec buttons are included for added control within your DAW, allowing you to control different parameters with each button.
You can even create your own custom key mappings, allowing you to cater to your favorite parameters, VSTs, and anything else within your selected DAW. You can use the PreSonus FaderPort 8 to do everything from recording fades to write single-channel or grouped-channel automation in real-time.
Eight high-definition scribble strips provide precise visual feedback for all your functions, even in low-light environments. It even includes a footswitch input for hands-free start/stop functionality.
Flexible Integration
The PreSonus FaderPort 8 will easily integrate with all major DAW applications, as well as providing tight Studio One integration. The streamlined workflow and support for the Mackie Control and HUI protocols give you the ability to control virtually any DAW. Its plug and play functionality eliminates the need for drive installation, simply plug in your control surface and you’re ready to go.
System Requirements
Mac OS: macOS 10.8.5 or higher
Processor: Intel Core 2 Duo processor (Intel Core i3 or better recommended)
Windows OS: Windows 10 x64/x86, Windows 8.1 x64/x86, Windows 7 x64/x86 SP1 + platform update
Processor: Intel Core 2 Duo or AMD Athlon X2 processor (Intel Core i3 or better recommended)
Windows and Mac Systems
USB: USB 2.0 port
Other: Internet connection required for driver and bundled software installation
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
– Includes Studio One Artist, Studio Magic, and Ableton Live Lite
– 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
USB Port: 1 USB 2.0 port
Footswitch: 1 Footswitch jack for hands-free stop/start
Faders
Faders: 8 100 mm long-throw touch-sensitive motorized faders
Operation: Dual-servo motorized drive belt system for fast and quiet operation
Construction: Heavy-duty construction
Resolution: 10-bit 1024 steps
Button 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 Option
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
Power Supply: 12 VDC 2A external power supply
