Presonus Faderport 8

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Presonus Faderport 8

Presonus

Faderport 8

4.7 Expert Rating

Product Info

Article Number: 400412
Brand: Presonus
Model: Faderport 8
Price: $570.90

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The Faderport 8 is a great option for songwriters and smaller studio mixers who need tactile control over their DAW. Its motorized faders and dedicated transport controls make automation and track management much more intuitive, saving you time and improving your workflow, especially when working with complex arrangements.

Product Description

  • Presonus Faderport 8
  • Eight-Channel DAW Production Controller
  • Eight touch-sensitive 100 mm motorised faders (dual servo drive belt)
  • High fader resolution: 10 bits / 1
  • 024 steps
  • 57 backlit and status-illuminated buttons
  • 78 controllable functions
  • Eight high-resolution LC displays as digital labelling fields
  • Time code and level display
  • Small encoder as panpot and other selected parameters
  • Large data wheel with push button for scrolling
  • zooming
  • navigating and much more
  • Two arrow buttons for step-by-step navigation and setting
  • Transport control
  • track control
  • automation control and session navigator
  • Fader modes
  • mixer view
  • undo/redo
  • click track on/off
  • tap tempo
  • set marker
  • plug-in parameters and much more
  • Four programmable user buttons
  • Eight function buttons
  • Native Studio One support
  • HUI and Mackie Control selectable
  • Compatible with ProTools
  • Logic
  • Cubase
  • Ableton
  • Nuendo
  • Bitwig
  • Reaper
  • Digital Performer and others
  • Jack socket for optional footswitch (start/stop commands)
  • No driver installation necessary
  • Power supply via external power supply unit (12 V DC/2 A)
  • Dimensions (W x D x H): 330 x 305 x 57 mm
  • Weight: 2.7 kg
  • Includes Presonus Studio One Pro (Download)

*System requirements:*, From OS X 10.8.5, Intel Core 2 Duo (Intel Core i3 or faster recommended), Windows 7 x64/x86 SP1 + platform update, For Windows 8.1/x64/x86, For Windows 10/x64/x86

PROS
  • • Solid dual-servo fader motorization provides smooth, precise automation.
  • • The backlit buttons and LCD labels significantly improve workflow in low-light conditions.
  • • Comprehensive transport and track controls reduce mouse reliance and speed up mixing.
  • • Programmable user buttons offer quick access to frequently used functions.
CONS
  • • The plastic enclosure feels somewhat less robust than higher-end, metal-cased controllers.
  • • Limited connectivity; lacks Thunderbolt or optical connectivity.
  • • The small encoder can feel cramped for extended parameter tweaking.

Product Video

Key Features

Faders 8, 100 mm motorized, dual-servo drive belt
Knobs 1, small encoder for pan and parameter adjustments
Pads 0
Motorized Yes, dual-servo system
Connections 8 x TRS, 2 x USB, MIDI in/out
Weight Approximately 7.7 lbs

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Frequently Asked Questions

The 10-bit resolution offers a good level of detail for most mixing tasks; it's a step above some budget-friendly options but not quite as granular as the absolute highest-end controllers.
Yes, the Faderport 8 uses standard MIDI protocols, making it compatible with a wide range of DAWs, though integration may vary depending on the software.
While you can assign custom functions, the LCD labels are primarily preset based, limiting extensive label personalization.

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