Overview; Introduction; Features - PRESONUS FaderPort 16 Owner's Manual

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Overview

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Introduction

1 Overview
1.1 Introduction
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Features

Thank you for purchasing the PreSonus® FaderPort™ 16 or FaderPort 8
multichannel production controller. Featuring ultra-smooth, touch-sensitive,
motorized faders; digital scribble strips; complete automation and transport
controls; and the unique Session Navigator, FaderPort multichannel
controllers make mixing in your favorite DAW application quick and easy.
PreSonus Audio Electronics is committed to constant product improvement,
and we highly value your suggestions. We believe the best way to achieve our
goal of constant product improvement is by listening to the real experts: our
valued customers. We appreciate the support you have shown us through the
purchase of this product and are confident that you will enjoy your FaderPort!
About this manual: We suggest that you use this manual to familiarize
yourself with the features, applications, and correct connection procedures
for your FaderPort before trying to connect it to your computer. This
will help you avoid problems during installation and setup.
This manual describes the FaderPort behavior in the DAWs for
which each operation mode was designed. Please see Section
9.1 for applications not listed in the Table of Contents.
Throughout this manual, you will find Power User Tips that can quickly make
you a FaderPort expert and help you get the most out of your investment.
This manual describes the functions of both the FaderPort 16
and the FaderPort 8. Where differences occur, the FaderPort 16
will be called out first, followed by the FaderPort 8.
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Touch-sensitive, 100 mm long-throw, motorized faders
• LCD Scribble Strip displays
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Complete recording-transport controls: Play, Stop,
Fast Forward, Rewind, Record, Loop
• Drop Marker, Next/Prev Marker, Next/Prev Event
• General session controls: Undo/Redo, Arm All, Solo/
Mute Clear, Track Management, Click On/Off
• Session Navigator provides quick control over track scrolling,
channel banking, timeline scrolling, and much more
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Channel Controls: Level, Pan, Solo, Mute, Rec Arm
• Automation Controls: Touch, Latch, Trim, Write, Read, Off
FaderPort™ Multichannel Production Controllers
Owner's Manual
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