FaderPort *

by PreSonus

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* Factory Refurbished - This item has been 100% tested for proper operation and carries the full manufacturer's Limited Warranty.

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Single touch-sensitive, 100 mm long-throw, motorized fader
Large, 360-degree push-button encoder
Transport controls, channel record-enable, enable/disable looping
Innovative Session Navigator section makes mixing and controlling DAWs quick and easy
Seamless, native support for Studio One (Studio One Artist included)
Compatible with Logic Pro X, Cubase, Ableton Live, and Pro Tools via Mackie Control Universal and Mackie HUI emulation

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* Factory Refurbished - This item has been 100% tested for proper operation and carries the full manufacturer's Limited Warranty.

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The latest generation of PreSonus®’ classic USB control surface, the FaderPort™ enables you to record and mix with a smooth, touch-sensitive, motorized, 100 mm fader; transport controls; and many of the new workflows introduced in the FaderPort 8 and 16. Manage markers, punch in and out with a footswitch (not included), arm tracks, and employ the innovative Session Navigator to control your favorite DAW application quickly and easily. The FaderPort connects via USB 2.0 and offers native control of PreSonus Studio One® DAW (Studio One Artist is included), including Control Link support and parameter follow, allowing quick hardware access to any control.

12V DC Power Supply *

* Factory Refurbished - This item has been 100% tested for proper operation and carries the full manufacturer's Limited Warranty.

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Computer system requirements:

Below are the minimum computer-system requirements for FaderPort:

Mac^®

macOS^® 10.8.5 64-bit or higher
Intel^® Core™ 2 Duo processor (Intel Core i3 or better recommended)

Windows^®

Windows® 7 x64/x86 SP1 + platform update, Windows 8.1 x64/x86, or Windows 10 x64/x86
Intel Core 2 Duo or AMD® Athlon™ X2 processor (Intel Core i3 or better recommended)

Mac and Windows Systems

The most recent FaderPort firmware*
USB 2.0 port
Internet connection required for driver and bundled software installation
Universal Control 2.8 or later (for firmware updates)

PreSonus FaderPort has been tested and approved to work with the following software:

Native Mode
- PreSonus Studio One® 3.5.6 with extension*** or Studio One 4.0.1 or later
HUI Emulation
- Supported by Pro Tools
Mackie Universal Control Emulation**
- Supported by Logic, Cubase, Nuendo, and Ableton

* A firmware update is currently required for full functionality. Please download and install the latest version of Universal Control and run the firmware updater when prompted. See the FaderPort Owner's Manual for instructions.

** Users of third-party DAWs not listed that support the Mackie Control protocol, such as Reason, Bitwig Studio, and Reaper, should contact their DAW vendor for support.

*** For more information, please see https://support.presonus.com/hc/en-us/articles/360005017651-How-do-I-use-new-FaderPort-with-Studio-One-3-5-6-.

As a commitment to constant improvement, PreSonus Audio Electronics, Inc., reserves the right to change any specification stated herein, at any time, without notification.

Technical Specifications

Input / Output
	1 USB 2.0 port
	1 Footswitch jack for hands-free stop/start

Faders
	1 100 mm long-throw, touch-sensitive, motorized fader
	Dual-servo motorized drive belt system for fast and quiet operation
	Ultra-smooth feel and lightning fast
	Heavy-duty construction
	Resolution: 10-bit, 1,024 steps

Buttons and Knobs
General Controls	360° button encoder, Undo/Redo, Arm All, Solo/Mute Clear, Click On/Off, 4 Function buttons, Parameter Link, Bypass Plug-ins
Channel Controls	Level, Pan, Solo, Mute, Rec Arm
Automation Controls	Touch, Latch, Trim, Write, Read, Off
Transport	Play, Stop, Fast Forward, Rewind, Record, Loop, Return to Zero (Functionality varies slightly, depending on the DAW.)
Navigation	Track Scroll, Timeline Scroll, Horizontal Zoom, Vertical Zoom, Drop Marker, Pre/Next Marker, Prev/Next Event, Scrub, Nudge

Power
	Motorized fader requires 12 VDC, 1.2A external power supply (factory configured, included)

Physical
Dimensions
Height	1.8” (45 mm)
Depth	5.5” (140 mm)
Width	9” (230 mm)
Weight	1.5 lb. (0.68 kg)

Gear Fanatix FaderPort review

“I’m still blown away by how easy PreSonus gear is to set up and use....[The FaderPort] feels analog, durable, professional, and it’s also affordable.”

Angela Dane and Ryan Lee, Gear Fanatix, March 2022

Ivan Calderon FaderPort (v2) review

“I cannot imagine going back to just the mouse.”

Ivan Calderon, Ivan Calderon, August 2021

Everything Recording FaderPort and ioStation 24c dual review

“...the absolute perfect companion for anyone.”

Bryan Adams, Everything Recording, December 2020

MusicPlayers.com FaderPort review

“While it has great functionality with most professional DAWs (like Studio One), it is also a particularly good option for use with Pro Tools.”

Jason Buchwald, MusicPlayers.com, January 2019

Barry Rudolph FaderPort review

“The new FaderPort, like FaderPort 8 and FaderPort 16, should be the first desktop accessory for anyone who mixes in the box.”

Barry Rudolph, Music Connection, November 2018

Recording mag FaderPort (v2) review

“The FaderPort fits pretty much anywhere and does most of what a larger surface will do.”

Mike Metlay, Recording magazine, October 2018

Jimco Software FaderPort (v2) review

“We really appreciated the fact that PreSonus put so much thought into making it easy to use the FaderPort in multiple DAWs without having to manually reprogram anything.”

Jim Cheshire, Jimco Software, October 2018