PreSonus unveils FaderPort controller
updated 11:00 am EST, Mon February 19, 2007
PreSonus unveils FaderPort
PreSonus Audio Electronics has unveiled the FaderPort Automation and Transport Controller, a device designed to deliver complete transport control for fast and efficient recording while serving as a touch-sensitive motorized fader for writing fades and automation. "The touch-sensitive, long throw motorizedfader on the FaderPort has the feel needed for recording perfect fades and writing volume, mute and pan automation in real-time," says PreSonus. Solo and record enable are also controlled with the FaderPort alongside window selection, play, stop, record, and managing markers (locate points) for fast and easy recording. A foot switch jack is also included on the FaderPort for hands free punch-in/out recording, and the device works with all Mac or Windows-based recording software including Pro Tools, Cubase, Nuendo, Logic and more. The FaderPort is priced at $230.
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no GarageBand?
It works with all the major audio packages, but I'd bet that it will not work with GarageBand. Why? Because GB has a proprietary mapping scheme of some sort, so NONE of the controllers that work with the other packages can control GB. Isn't there some way to re-map the signals from these devices so that they can also control GB? I use Logic Pro and Pro Tools, but many artists I work with use GB and it's annoying to have to do everything in their sessions with a trackball or mouse.