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  • Page 1 FaderPort ™ 8-channel Production Controller Owner’s Manual ® English www.presonus.com...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Logic (MCU) — 19 Studio One Artist Features — 2 What’s in the Box — 3 Getting Started — 19 What’s in your My PreSonus Account — 4 Channel Strip — 20 Firmware Updates — 4 4.2.1 Select Button Modifiers — 20 Select Button Editing Functions —...
  • Page 3 Adding Virtual Instruments and Effects — 53 6.6.2 Timecode — 36 Customizing Your Mix Management — 36 FaderPort 8 — 55 Sonar (MCU) — 37 Tune Faders — 55 Getting Started — 37 Adjust Fader Touch — 55 Channel Strip — 38 Test Modes —...

  • Page 5: Overview

    FaderPort 8’s behavior in several popular DAW applications. For DAWs not included in this manual, please consult your application’s documentation. Throughout this manual you will find Power User Tips that can quickly make you a FaderPort 8 expert and help you get the most out of your investment.

  • Page 6: Faderport 8 Features

    Studio One Artist provides all the tools and features you need for modern recording and production. While the FaderPort 8 works as both an MCU and a HUI device in most major DAWs, inside of Studio One and Studio One Artist, it provides unique functions and tight integration, making Studio One’s streamlined...

  • Page 7: What's In The Box

    Power User Tip: Studio One Artist and a more in-depth Owner’s Manual are available for download from your My PreSonus user account. Visit http://my.presonus.com and register your FaderPort 8 to receive downloads and licenses. • PreSonus Health Safety and Compliance Guide...

  • Page 8: What's In Your My Presonus Account

    What’s in your My PreSonus Account Owner’s Manual What’s in your My PreSonus Account Once you register your FaderPort 8, you will be able to download the following: Studio One Artist recording software and content Universal Control (necessary for firmware updates) Firmware Updates PreSonus is committed to constant product improvement.
  • Page 9 Firmware Updates Owner’s Manual If there is new firmware available for your FaderPort 8, Universal Control will alert you that an update is available. Clicking on the Update Firmware button will begin the update process. This process will take approximately five minutes. At the end of the firmware update, you will be prompted to reboot your FaderPort 8.

  • Page 10: Studio One

    Power User Tip: From the boot menu, you can also adjust the fader sensitivity and speed to fine tune your FaderPort 8 to work the way you want. Please see Section 9 for more information on the customized setup modes.
  • Page 11 3. From the manufacturers list at the left, click on PreSonus and then select the FaderPort 8. 4. Set the Send To and Receive From fields to FaderPort 8 on your FaderPort 8. Your FaderPort 8 is now ready for use.

  • Page 12: Channel Strip

    Studio One FaderPort™ 8 Channel Strip Owner’s Manual Channel Strip 1. Channel Name and Level. Displays the Channel name and current fader level. 2. Metering. Displays the channel metering. This can be turned on or off by pressing SHIFT plus the push button encoder in the Session Navigator. 3.

  • Page 13: Transport Controls

    The functions are user definable. See Section 2.6.2 for more information. 1. Channel. Encoder and navigation buttons control individual channel scrolling. Push the encoder to scroll the selected Channel into view on the FaderPort 8. 2. Master. Encoder controls the Master level. Push the Encoder to reset the Master level to 0 dB.

  • Page 14: Function Buttons

    Function Buttons 2.4.1 Using Shift plus any other Session Navigator buttons will access the Function buttons for your FaderPort 8. By default, the Function buttons are assigned as follows: • F1. Open Inspector • F2. Open Editor • F3. Open Mixer •...

  • Page 15: Fader Modes

    In Control Link mode, you can customize the parameters shown in the plug-in mode for each plug-in. This can also be done by dragging parameters to the FaderPort 8 device editor from the top left of the toolbar or from the plug-in editor. 2.6.3...

  • Page 16: Mix Management

    Mix Management Owner’s Manual Mix Management These buttons allow you to limit the tracks you see on your FaderPort 8 by type. 1. Audio / Inputs. Press to view Audio tracks only. Press Shift + Audio to view all Input channels.

  • Page 17: Protools (Hui)

    Select buttons. Power User Tip: From this menu, you can also adjust the fader sensitivity and speed to fine tune your FaderPort 8 to work the way you want. Please see Section 9 for more information on the customized setup modes.

  • Page 18: Channel Strip

    1. Go to Setups | Peripherals 2. Create one HUI device under MIDI Controllers 3. Set the Receive From and Send To menus to “FaderPort 8” and “#Ch’s” menu to 8. 4. Click “OK” Your FaderPort 8 is now ready to use. Enjoy! Channel Strip 1.

  • Page 19: Select Button Modifiers

    ProTools (HUI) FaderPort™ 8 Transport Controls Owner’s Manual Select Button Modifiers 3.2.1 Arm. Pressing the Arm button will allow you to arm track for recording by pressing its Select button. Arm All. Press Shift + Arm to arm all tracks for recording. Solo and Mute Clear.

  • Page 20: The Session Navigator

    ProTools (HUI) FaderPort™ 8 The Session Navigator Owner’s Manual The Session Navigator The Session Navigator provides quick navigation and session controls. Each button alters the functions of the push-button encoder and the Next and Prev buttons on either side. 1. Channel. Encoder and navigation buttons control individual channel scrolling.

  • Page 21: Fader Modes

    Owner’s Manual Fader Modes The 8 faders on the FaderPort 8 can be used to set levels, control plug- in parameters, set send levels, and panning for every track. 1. Track. When Track mode is active, the motorized faders will display and control channel levels.

  • Page 22: Sends Mode

    ProTools (HUI) FaderPort™ 8 Mix Management Owner’s Manual Press the Macro button to compare plug-in changes. To toggle between Velocity Sensitive and Fixed modes, press Shift and Master simultaneously: Velocity Sensitive. While in Velocity Sensitive mode, parameter selection is based on how fast you move the corresponding fader. Fixed.

  • Page 23: Logic (Mcu)

    Select buttons. Power User Tip: From this menu, you can also adjust the fader sensitivity and speed to fine tune your FaderPort 8 to work the way you want. Please see Section 9 for more information on the customized setup modes.

  • Page 24: Channel Strip

    Owner’s Manual Once you have connected your FaderPort 8 to your computer, launch Logic to set up the FaderPort 8 as a Mackie Control Universal device: 1. Go to Logic Pro | Preferences | Control Surfaces | Setup... 2. In the Setup window, go to New | Install...

  • Page 25: Select Button Editing Functions

    Logic (MCU) FaderPort™ 8 Transport Controls Owner’s Manual Solo and Mute Clear. These buttons will clear all solos or mutes in the currently focused bank of channels. Select Button Editing Functions 4.2.2 Selecting a track will provide several powerful editing functions. Each function is dependent on the which Fader Mode is active.

  • Page 26: The Session Navigator

    Logic (MCU) FaderPort™ 8 The Session Navigator Owner’s Manual The Session Navigator The Session Navigator provides quick navigation and session controls. Each button alters the functions of the push-button encoder and the Next and Prev buttons on either side. Pressing Shift with any of these buttons will allow you to access the F1-F8 Functions.

  • Page 27: Large Marker Mode

    Logic (MCU) FaderPort™ 8 Automation Controls Owner’s Manual Large Marker Mode 4.4.2 As previously mentioned, pressing and holding the Marker button will engage Large Marker mode in Logic. While in Large Marker Mode, the Select buttons will control the following functions: Marker1 Marker2 Marker3...

  • Page 28: Fader Modes

    Owner’s Manual Fader Modes The 8 faders on the FaderPort 8 can be used to set levels, control plug- in parameters, set send levels, and panning for every channel. 1. Track. When Track mode is active, the motorized faders will display and control channel levels.

  • Page 29: Mix Management

    Logic (MCU) FaderPort™ 8 Mix Management Owner’s Manual To engage Channel Focus, press Sends twice. In this mode, the following four parameters are available for Send Slots 1 and 2: • Send Destination. Use the Fader to select the Bus. Press the Pan/Param encoder to commit the Bus selection.

  • Page 30: Ableton Live (Mcu)

    Select buttons. Power User Tip: From this menu, you can also adjust the fader sensitivity and speed to fine tune your FaderPort 8 to work the way you want. Please see Section 9 for more information on the customized setup modes.

  • Page 31: Channel Strip

    Owner’s Manual Once you have connected your FaderPort 8 to your computer, launch Live to set up the FaderPort 8 as a Mackie Control Universal device: 1. Go to Options | Preferences 2. Choose the Link MIDI tab and set the Control Surface to Mackie Control and the Input and Output to “FaderPort 8.

  • Page 32: Select Button Editing Functions

    Ableton Live (MCU) FaderPort™ 8 Transport Controls Owner’s Manual Solo and Mute Clear. These buttons will clear all solos or mutes in the currently focused bank of channels. Select Button Editing Functions 5.2.2 Selecting a track will provide several powerful editing functions. Each function is dependent on the which Fader Mode is active.

  • Page 33: The Session Navigator

    Live has a singular method of configuring automation modes that does not correspond to MCU mappings. However, the automation mode buttons on the FaderPort 8 map to quite useful functions. 1. Latch. Show/Hide Detail View. 2. Trim / Redo. Undo last action. Press the SHIFT and Trim buttons simultaneously to toggle draw mode.

  • Page 34: Fader Modes

    Because of the way Mackie Control Universal is implemented within Ableton Live, the most effective way to edit plug-ins using your FaderPort 8 is to do the following: 1. Select the track that has the plug-in you’d like to edit inserted on it.

  • Page 35: Mix Management

    Ableton Live (MCU) FaderPort™ 8 Mix Management Owner’s Manual Mix Management While these views are not available in Ableton Live, these buttons can be used for the following alternate functions: 1. Audio / Inputs. Audio view is not available in Live. Press Shift + Audio to access an assignable MIDI message (D#3) 2.

  • Page 36: Cubase / Nuendo (Mcu)

    Select buttons. Power User Tip: From this menu, you can also adjust the fader sensitivity and speed to fine tune your FaderPort 8 to work the way you want. Please see Section 9 for more information on the customized setup modes.

  • Page 37: Channel Strip

    Owner’s Manual Once you have connected your FaderPort 8 to your computer, launch Cubase or Nuendo to set up the FaderPort 8 as a Mackie Control Universal device: 1. Go to Devices | Device Setup. 2. In the Setup window, click the “Add/Remove” menu.

  • Page 38: Select Button Editing Functions

    Cubase / Nuendo (MCU) FaderPort™ 8 Transport Controls Owner’s Manual Select Button Modifiers 6.2.1 Arm. Pressing the Arm button will allow you to arm track for recording by pressing its Select button. Arm All. Press Shift + Arm to arm the eight currently focused tracks for recording. Solo and Mute Clear.

  • Page 39: The Session Navigator

    Cubase / Nuendo (MCU) FaderPort™ 8 The Session Navigator Owner’s Manual The Session Navigator The Session Navigator provides quick navigation controls. Each button alters the functions of the push-button encoder and the Next and Prev buttons on either side. Note: At the time this manual was written, F1-F8 Functions are not available in Cubase or Nuendo.

  • Page 40: Fader Modes

    Fader Modes Owner’s Manual Fader Modes The 8 faders on the FaderPort 8 can be used to set levels, control plug-in parameters, set send levels, and panning. 1. Track. When Track mode is active, the motorized faders will display and control channel levels.

  • Page 41: Sonar (Mcu)

    Select buttons. Power User Tip: From this menu, you can also adjust the fader sensitivity and speed to fine tune your FaderPort 8 to work the way you want. Please see Section 9 for more information on the customized setup modes.

  • Page 42: Channel Strip

    Add a New Control Surface. 3. Select Mackie Control as Controller/Surface. 4. Select FaderPort 8 for both Input Port and Output Port. If the FaderPort 8 is not available from the drop-down menus, click on the MIDI button and enable the FaderPort 8 inputs and outputs.

  • Page 43: Select Button Modifiers

    Sonar (MCU) FaderPort™ 8 Transport Controls Owner’s Manual Select Button Modifiers 7.2.1 Arm. Pressing the Arm button will allow you to arm track for recording by pressing the corresponding track’s Select button. Arm All. Press Shift + Arm to arm the eight currently focused tracks for recording. Solo and Mute Clear.

  • Page 44: The Session Navigator

    Function Buttons Using Shift plus any other Session Navigator buttons will access the Function buttons for your FaderPort 8. These buttons are user-definable from the ACT panel in Sonar. By default, the Function buttons are assigned as follows: • F1. Show/Hide Browser •...

  • Page 45: Fader Modes

    Fader Modes Owner’s Manual Fader Modes The eight faders on the FaderPort 8 can be used to set levels, set send levels, and panning. 1. Track. When Track mode is active, the motorized faders will display and control channel levels. Press Shift and Track simultaneously to display Timecode on the scribble strips.

  • Page 46: Studio One Artist Quick Start

    Studio One Artist provides you with all of the tools necessary to capture and mix a great performance.. Power User Tip: As a valued PreSonus customer, you are eligible for a discount upgrade to Studio One Professional. For more details on the Studio One upgrade program for PreSonus customers, please visit https://shop.presonus.com/products/software/studio-...

  • Page 47: Setting Up Studio One

    Select the content you wish to add and click “Install. ” The content will automatically begin to download and install from your My PreSonus user account. Power User Tip: You may be prompted to enter your My PreSonus user account information. Clicking “Remember Credentials” will allow you to have immediate access to any content you purchase from the PreSonus Marketplace.

  • Page 48: Configuring Audio Devices

    From the External Devices window in Studio One Artist, you can configure your FaderPort 8, MIDI keyboard controller, sound modules, and control surfaces. This section will guide you through setting up your FaderPort 8 as well as other MIDI keyboard controllers and sound modules. Please consult the Reference Manual located within Studio One for complete setup instructions for other MIDI devices.
  • Page 49 MIDI hardware for complete installation instructions. Setting up the FaderPort 8 You can set up your FaderPort 8 from the Setup area in the Start page. Before you begin, make sure your FaderPort 8 is connected to one of your computer’s USB ports, is powered on, and set to Studio One mode.
  • Page 50 FaderPort™ 8 Setting Up Studio One Owner’s Manual 4. In the Receive From and Send To drop-down menus, select the FaderPort 8. 5. Click “OK. ” Setting up a MIDI Keyboard controller A MIDI keyboard controller is a hardware device that is generally used for playing and controlling other MIDI devices, virtual instruments, and software parameters.
  • Page 51 Studio One Artist Quick Start FaderPort™ 8 Setting Up Studio One Owner’s Manual 3. From the menu on the left, select your MIDI controller from the list of manufacturers and models. If you do not see your MIDI controller listed, select New Keyboard.
  • Page 52 Studio One Artist Quick Start FaderPort™ 8 Setting Up Studio One Owner’s Manual Setting up an External MIDI Sound Module MIDI instrument controllers (keyboards, MIDI guitars, etc.) send musical information, in the form of MIDI data, to tone modules and virtual instruments, which respond by generating sound as instructed.

  • Page 53: Creating A New Song

    Studio One Artist Quick Start FaderPort™ 8 Creating a New Song Owner’s Manual 3. Specify which MIDI channels will be used to communicate with this sound module. For most purposes, you should select all MIDI channels. If you are unsure of which MIDI channels to select, we suggest you select all 16. 4.

  • Page 54: Configuring Your Audio I/O

    Studio One Artist Quick Start FaderPort™ 8 Creating a New Song Owner’s Manual 8.3.1 Configuring Your Audio I/O 1. Click on Song | Song Setup to set your sample rate and resolution and configure your audio I/O. 2. Click on the Audio I/O Setup tab. 3.

  • Page 55: Creating Audio And Instrument Tracks

    Studio One Artist Quick Start FaderPort™ 8 Creating a New Song Owner’s Manual 4. Click on the Outputs tabs to enable any or all of the outputs on your audio interface. In the lower right corner, you will see the Audition Select menu.

  • Page 56: Recording An Audio Track

    Studio One Artist Quick Start FaderPort™ 8 Creating a New Song Owner’s Manual Automation. This track type lets you create automated parameter controls for your session. Folder. This track helps you to manage your session as well as to quickly edit multiple tracks at once. Power User Tip: If you would like to add an audio track for each of the available inputs, go to Track | Add Tracks for All Inputs.

  • Page 57: Adding Virtual Instruments And Effects

    Studio One Artist Quick Start FaderPort™ 8 Creating a New Song Owner’s Manual Adding Virtual Instruments and Effects 8.3.4 You can add plug-ins and instruments to your Song by dragging-and-dropping them from the browser. You can also drag an effect or group of effects from one channel to another, drag in customized effects chains, and instantly load your favorite virtual-instrument preset without ever scrolling through a menu.
  • Page 58 Studio One Artist Quick Start FaderPort™ 8 Creating a New Song Owner’s Manual Drag-and-Drop Audio and MIDI Files Audio and MIDI files can be quickly located, auditioned, and imported into your Song by dragging them from the file browser into the Arrange view. If you drag the file to an empty space, a new track will be created with that file placed at the position to which you dragged it.

  • Page 59: Customizing Your Faderport

    In general, the default settings will work well for more users. If you would like to adjust these settings, press and hold the first two Select buttons while powering on your FaderPort 8. Once your FaderPort 8 powers on, press the Select button beneath the “Setup” scribble strip. Tune Faders To adjust your fader speed, press the Select button beneath the Tune Faders screen.

  • Page 60: Test Modes

    • Test LEDs. This mode allows you to confirm the functionality of all the LEDs on your FaderPort 8. You can turn every LED on, off, as well as blink them. • Test RGBs. Your FaderPort 8 is equipped with several RGB LEDs. This mode will test their functionality by changing their colors to red, green, and blue.

  • Page 61: Appendix

    FaderPort is configured as the correct device type in your DAW: Studio One – Native, ProTools – HUI, All others – MCU. Track Names Not Updating. If you connect your FaderPort 8 while a session is already open, the track names on the scribble strips...
  • Page 63 © 2016 PreSonus Audio Electronics, Inc. All Rights Reserved. FaderPort, PreSonus, and Universal Control are trademarks or registered trademarks of PreSonus Audio Electronics, Inc. Studio One is a registered trademark of PreSonus Software Ltd. Mac and Mac OS are registered trademarks of Apple, Inc., in the U.S. and other countries. Windows is a registered trademark of Microsoft, Inc., in the U.S.
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