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 minimising the time you spend clicking through endless controls and parameters in your DAW. The FaderPort 8 features eight premium-quality motorized Alps fader normally reserved for high end controls surfaced 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 customised to access and control your favourite 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 favourite 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 hand-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