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.
Below are the minimum computer-system requirements for FaderPort:
* 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.
Input / Output |
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1 USB 2.0 port | |
1 Footswitch jack for hands-free stop/start |
Faders |
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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 |
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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 |
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Motorized fader requires 12 VDC, 1.2A external power supply (factory configured, included) |
Physical |
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Dimensions | |
Height | 1.8” (45 mm) |
Depth | 5.5” (140 mm) |
Width | 9” (230 mm) |
Weight | 1.5 lb. (0.68 kg) |
“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
“I cannot imagine going back to just the mouse.”
Ivan Calderon, Ivan Calderon, August 2021
“...the absolute perfect companion for anyone.”
Bryan Adams, Everything Recording, December 2020
“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
“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
“The FaderPort fits pretty much anywhere and does most of what a larger surface will do.”
Mike Metlay, Recording magazine, October 2018
“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
“The most important thing: The touch-sensitive motor fader is smooth and, above all, extremely quiet.”
Tobias Homburger, Bonedo.de, October 2018
“PreSonus is known for building user-friendly, powerful devices — and like many devices before it, the PreSonus FaderPort delivers on that.”
Christian de Looper, All Things Gear, October 2018
“I’m seriously impressed as to how many useful operations PreSonus have managed to pack into this very compact production controller.”
Paul White, Sound on Sound, September 2018