PreSonus FaderPort, DAW Mix Music Production Controller with Studio One Artist, Ableton Live Lite, Software Bundle For Recording, Streaming and Podcasting

This really is give value for money, it’s very easy to install (just download the PreSonus App, run it flash the firmware and boom it’s ready) and it works with most DAWs it does come with a cut down PreSunus Studio One. I just followed the basic instructions and it was set for Pro Tools, it took minutes from start to finish.If like me & plenty of others after hours of online research looking for help, & you use a Mac do not install the “Free Plugin Alliance” plugins because it’s almost impossible to get rid of them & at the start up of the DAW software (I use Pro Tools) it wants you to either buy other plugins (about 120) or active them! It does it every time!The Lexicon reverb is great, so that’s a nice add on & works a treat.If you are after a very good 16 track mixer, Go for it!

Not one to write reviews, but this product is a game changer for me.The improved workflow is immense. I used to know my key commands inside out but with updates they switch keys around and it threw me off.Now, I hardly touch mouse + keys. Which brings me back to the days of using a desk and tape. I'm back in control of the song .Well spaced out transport section makes it easy to navigate song and tracks within it, a plethora of my commonly used key commands in logic and other daws. The fader is nice when tracking and setting quick levels after takes , for automation, and I guess for mixing.Overall I'd recommend it, build is good, looks and feels like quality and improves workflow!

This is my second purchase of the item, as I wanted to try and daisy chain two together. Good item and works perfectly in Studio One. Would recommend it to anyone who's starting out and just needs a faderport to get them going.

Integration is great with Studio One!!! However, I mainly use Logic Pro X and Reaper. For both of these the integration is not quite there. But it's not missing much. Don't know whether it comes with any APIs (or firmware equivalents) so you could program the capabilities according to your needs. Midi assignment would be great for non Studio One users. I hope that it arrives as an update rather than have to buy another.

I’ve used this for several months, recording into Studio One. Just love the big soft record button. Also being able to turn Solo on/off without having to reach for the mouse. Also taking it into the vocal booth so I can drive the DAW from inside.Found I have press two buttons at startup every time to select Studio One protocol, but that’s not too much hassle.Guess it is quite expensive, but for me it’s definitely been worth it.

After trying several different DAW and MIDI controllers, I decided to go for the Faderport 8 as an upgrade. The device works like charm on any DAW's I've tried, including Logic Pro X and Ableton Live, but it works best with Studio One (no surprise there being a PreSonus device).I was especially impressed with the "MIDI Mode", which allows you to alternate between DAW Controller to MIDI Controller by pressing a couple buttons. On MIDI mode, all buttons work as MIDI CCs as well as the faders, which are mapped to some of the most used CC messages (CC1, CC11, CC7...). Having proper 100mm faders allow for great precision when adding expression to virtual instruments. Mind you, the faders are not motorised on this mode, but that is the case with most (if not all) MIDI faders on the market.Pros:- Great Functionality- Works with most DAWs- MIDI Controller mode- Responsive motorised 100mm faders- Works like a dream in Studio One- Nice look and feelCons:- Can take up some space- Fairly expensive- Display is not great (too bright, even at the dimmest setting)- Non customisable CCs on MIDI mode (can't be mapped to CC messages for your need)- Jog wheel does not double as scrub wheel

It’s a great solid piece of gear that does what it’s designed to do with no fuss. I bought mine to compliment my series 3 mixer. Studio One Pro just knows it’s there.

For me this is a highly recommended product. However, you should note that the default setting is for Studio One. If that's your DAW no problems, I use mainly Pro Tools and some of the functions do not work. The functions that do not work do not bother me at all and it's highly probable that future updates will correct this. Everything that does work is simply fantastic and speeds up music production beyond belief.