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PRESONUS FaderPort 8 User Manual

PRESONUS FaderPort 8
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FaderPort
8
8-channel Production Controller
Owners Manual
www.presonus.com
English
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PRESONUS FaderPort 8 Specifications

General IconGeneral
Transport ControlsYes
ConnectivityUSB
CompatibilityMac, Windows
Number of Knobs8
Encoders/Pots8
USBYes
Channels8
Navigation ControlsYes
Automation ControlsYes
Jog WheelYes
MIDI I/ONo
TypeDAW Controller
Faders8 x Touch-Sensitive, Motorized
Footswitch1 x 1/4"
DAW SupportStudio One, Pro Tools, Logic Pro, Cubase, Nuendo, Ableton Live

Summary

Overview of FaderPort 8

Introduction to FaderPort 8

Welcomes the user and provides an overview of the FaderPort 8.

About this Manual

Explains the manual's purpose, setup advice, and highlights Power User Tips.

FaderPort 8 Features

Lists the key hardware features and capabilities of the FaderPort 8 controller.

Studio One Artist Features

Details the software features and bundled content included with Studio One Artist.

What's in the Box

Lists all the physical items included in the FaderPort 8 package.

My PreSonus Account Content

Describes the software and content available for download upon registering the FaderPort 8.

Firmware Updates

Guides users on how to update the FaderPort 8 firmware using Universal Control software.

Studio One Integration

Getting Started with Studio One

Instructions for selecting Studio One mode and connecting the FaderPort 8 to a computer.

Studio One Channel Strip Controls

Details the function of each control on the FaderPort 8's channel strip section for Studio One.

Studio One Select Button Modifiers

Explains how modifier buttons affect track functions in Studio One.

Studio One Transport Controls

Details the operation of transport controls (Play, Stop, Record) within Studio One.

Studio One Session Navigator

Explains how to use the Session Navigator for track and timeline navigation in Studio One.

Studio One Automation Controls

Covers the use of FaderPort 8 automation modes (Latch, Touch, Write, Read) in Studio One.

Studio One User Buttons

Lists the default functions assigned to the User 1, User 2, and User 3 buttons in Studio One.

Studio One Fader Modes

Explains the different modes for the faders (Track, Edit Plug-ins, Sends, Pan) in Studio One.

Studio One Edit Plug-ins Mode

Details how to control plug-in parameters using the faders in Studio One's Edit Plug-ins mode.

Studio One Control Link

Describes customizing plug-in parameters via the Control Link feature in Studio One.

Studio One Sends Mode

Explains how to adjust send levels for channels using the faders in Studio One's Sends mode.

Studio One Mix Management

Covers filtering tracks by type (Audio, VI, Bus, FX) using Mix Management buttons in Studio One.

ProTools (HUI) Integration

Getting Started with ProTools

Instructions for selecting HUI mode and connecting the FaderPort 8 for ProTools.

ProTools Channel Strip Controls

Details the channel strip controls when using ProTools in HUI mode.

ProTools Select Button Modifiers

Explains how modifier buttons affect track functions in ProTools.

ProTools Select Button Editing Functions

Describes editing functions available when a track is selected in ProTools.

ProTools Transport Controls

Details the operation of transport controls when using ProTools.

ProTools Session Navigator

Explains how to use the Session Navigator for track and timeline navigation in ProTools.

ProTools Automation Controls

Covers the use of FaderPort 8 automation modes in ProTools.

ProTools Fader Modes

Explains the different modes for the faders (Track, Edit Plug-ins, Sends, Pan) in ProTools.

ProTools Edit Plug-ins Mode

Details how to control plug-in parameters using the faders in ProTools' Edit Plug-ins mode.

ProTools Sends Mode

Explains how to adjust send levels for channels using the faders in ProTools' Sends mode.

ProTools Pan Mode

Describes how to adjust pan for tracks using the faders in ProTools.

ProTools Timecode

Explains how to display Timecode on the scribble strips in ProTools.

ProTools Mix Management

Notes that Mix Management buttons are not available in ProTools HUI protocol.

Logic (MCU) Integration

Getting Started with Logic

Instructions for selecting MCU mode and connecting the FaderPort 8 for Logic.

Logic Channel Strip Controls

Details the channel strip controls when using Logic in MCU mode.

Logic Select Button Modifiers

Explains how modifier buttons affect track functions in Logic.

Logic Select Button Editing Functions

Describes editing functions available when a track is selected in Logic.

Logic Transport Controls

Details the operation of transport controls when using Logic.

Logic Session Navigator

Explains how to use the Session Navigator for track and timeline navigation in Logic.

Logic Function Buttons

Lists default functions for F1-F8 buttons accessed via Shift in Logic.

Logic Large Marker Mode

Describes using Select buttons in Large Marker mode for marker management in Logic.

Logic Automation Controls

Covers the use of FaderPort 8 automation modes in Logic.

Logic Fader Modes

Explains the different modes for the faders (Track, Edit Plug-ins, Sends, Pan) in Logic.

Logic Edit Plug-ins Mode

Details how to control plug-in parameters using the faders in Logic's Edit Plug-ins mode.

Logic Timecode

Explains how to display Timecode on the scribble strips in Logic.

Logic Mix Management

Covers filtering tracks by type (Audio, VI, Bus, FX) in Logic.

Ableton Live (MCU) Integration

Getting Started with Ableton Live

Instructions for selecting MCU mode and connecting the FaderPort 8 for Ableton Live.

Ableton Live Channel Strip Controls

Details the channel strip controls when using Ableton Live in MCU mode.

Ableton Live Select Button Modifiers

Explains how modifier buttons affect track functions in Ableton Live.

Ableton Live Select Button Editing Functions

Describes editing functions available when a track is selected in Ableton Live.

Ableton Live Transport Controls

Details the operation of transport controls when using Ableton Live.

Ableton Live Session Navigator

Explains how to use the Session Navigator for track and timeline navigation in Ableton Live.

Ableton Live Automation Controls

Covers the use of FaderPort 8 automation modes in Ableton Live.

Ableton Live Fader Modes

Explains the different modes for the faders (Track, Edit Plug-ins, Sends, Pan) in Ableton Live.

Ableton Live Edit Plug-ins Mode

Details how to control plug-in parameters using the faders in Ableton Live's Edit Plug-ins mode.

Ableton Live Timecode

Explains how to display Timecode on the scribble strips in Ableton Live.

Ableton Live Mix Management

Describes alternate functions for Mix Management buttons in Ableton Live.

Cubase / Nuendo (MCU) Integration

Getting Started with Cubase/Nuendo

Instructions for selecting MCU mode and connecting the FaderPort 8 for Cubase/Nuendo.

Cubase/Nuendo Channel Strip Controls

Details the channel strip controls when using Cubase/Nuendo in MCU mode.

Cubase/Nuendo Select Button Modifiers

Explains how modifier buttons affect track functions in Cubase/Nuendo.

Cubase/Nuendo Select Button Editing Functions

Describes editing functions available when a track is selected in Cubase/Nuendo.

Cubase/Nuendo Transport Controls

Details the operation of transport controls when using Cubase/Nuendo.

Cubase/Nuendo Session Navigator

Explains how to use the Session Navigator for track and timeline navigation in Cubase/Nuendo.

Cubase/Nuendo Automation Controls

Covers the use of FaderPort 8 automation modes in Cubase/Nuendo.

Cubase/Nuendo Fader Modes

Explains the different modes for the faders (Track, Edit Plug-ins, Sends, Pan) in Cubase/Nuendo.

Cubase/Nuendo Edit Plug-ins Mode

Details how to control plug-in parameters using the faders in Cubase/Nuendo's Edit Plug-ins mode.

Cubase/Nuendo Timecode

Explains how to display Timecode on the scribble strips in Cubase/Nuendo.

Cubase/Nuendo Mix Management

Notes that Mix Management views are not available in Cubase/Nuendo.

Sonar (MCU) Integration

Getting Started with Sonar

Instructions for selecting MCU mode and connecting the FaderPort 8 for Sonar.

Sonar Channel Strip Controls

Details the channel strip controls when using Sonar in MCU mode.

Sonar Select Button Modifiers

Explains how modifier buttons affect track functions in Sonar.

Sonar Transport Controls

Details the operation of transport controls when using Sonar.

Sonar Session Navigator

Explains how to use the Session Navigator for track and timeline navigation in Sonar.

Sonar Function Buttons

Lists default functions for F1-F8 buttons accessed via Shift in Sonar.

Sonar Automation Controls

Notes that Automation controls are not available in Sonar.

Sonar Fader Modes

Explains the different modes for the faders (Track, Sends, Pan) in Sonar.

Sonar Sends Mode

Explains how to adjust send levels for channels using the faders in Sonar's Sends mode.

Sonar Pan Mode

Describes how to adjust pan for tracks using the faders in Sonar.

Sonar Timecode

Explains how to display Timecode on the scribble strips in Sonar.

Sonar Mix Management

Describes alternate functions for Mix Management buttons in Sonar.

Studio One Artist Quick Start Guide

Installation and Authorization

Guides users through installing and authorizing Studio One Artist software.

Setting Up Studio One

Provides instructions for configuring audio and MIDI devices within Studio One Artist.

Configuring Audio Devices

Details how to select audio interfaces and set buffer sizes in Studio One.

Configuring MIDI Devices

Guides users on setting up MIDI controllers and sound modules in Studio One.

Creating a New Song

Explains how to create a new song, set project defaults, and choose templates in Studio One.

Configuring Your Audio I/O

Details how to configure audio inputs and outputs within Studio One's Song Setup.

Creating Audio and Instrument Tracks

Guides users on creating and configuring audio and instrument tracks in Studio One.

Recording an Audio Track

Provides steps for setting up and recording an audio track in Studio One.

Adding Virtual Instruments and Effects

Explains how to add virtual instruments and effects using drag-and-drop in Studio One.

Customizing Your FaderPort 8

Tune Faders

Allows adjustment of fader speed and automation follow behavior.

Adjust Fader Touch

Allows adjustment of the fader touch capacitor sensitivity.

Test Modes

Accesses various test modes to verify component functionality (LEDs, encoders, buttons).

Factory Default Restoration

Explains how to restore the FaderPort 8 to its factory default firmware version.

Appendix and Troubleshooting

Troubleshooting Common Issues

Provides solutions for common issues like unresponsive controls and track name updates.

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