Hands-On Review: PreSonus | FaderPort 8

This 8 channel mix production controller offers tactile DAW control. We tried it out with Pro Tools as well as Studio One and Logic Pro X.

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[abbasalshafai]

I really appreciate that this video also includes the cons, unlike other companies who focus on the pros only.

[micsotonbrum]

Thanks for doing this review it's great, very informative. Really nice to see the FP8 running in HUI mode in PT. I've been looking for a controller for PT for some time now but don't want to spend the money on an Avid Eucon controller like the Artist Mix for example. The Faderport 8 looks like a real contender. Which firmware version were you using in the video? I wonder if there is an update to fix the transport issue with the play pause control.

[TheRabbit]

Just curious if I can do this. I have three tracks, one for omnisphere, one for swams sax, and one with swams violin. I have one Roli Seaboard. What pad controller device do I need to purchase to change tracks in a live performance between the roli keyboard and my laptop using Studio One 3 without touching the laptop. I have purchased No Maschine Mk 2 but am not sure I can designate 3 pads from Maschine 2 to the 3 tracks on Studio One 3. I just want to have pads from a midi instrument like roli keyboard to interchange tracks when in a live setting. Would Faderport 8 handle this? Prefer to use this to control SOLO instruments while using drum and base loops non controlled by a fader but just controlled on play button to run those tracks as set on Studio One 3.

[soooooTASTY]

I have the Faderport with the single fader. I know it can be used to write volume automation with the motorized fader, but can it write automation for sends? I'm using Logic Pro X and I'm trying to control the volume of the send on my Snare Channel Strip to an Aux send with Reverb on it.