Computer system requirements:

Below are the minimum computer-system requirements for the FaderPort:

Windows

• Windows XP SP2 or later, Windows Vista, Windows 7 (32- and 64-bit)

Macintosh

• Mac OS X 10.6 or later (32- and 64-bit)

Windows and Macintosh Systems

• USB Port (1.1 or faster)

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

Native Mode:

• Ableton Live (all versions, using MIDI Learn)
• Apple Logic Express/Logic Pro 7, 8, 9
• Cakewalk Sonar 6, 7, 8, X1, X2, X3
• Magix Samplitude Pro X
• Magix Sequoia 10, 11, 12
• MOTU Digital Performer (Mac only) 4, 5, 6 and 7 (DP8 not supported)
• PreSonus® Studio One® (all versions)
• Steinberg Cubase SX3 and Cubase 1, 2, 3, 4, 5 and 6 (64-bit on Mac must use HUI)
• Steinberg Nuendo 3, 4, 5 and 6. (64-bit on Mac must use HUI)
• Reaper 4

HUI Emulation:

• Apple Logic Express/Logic Pro X (see Knowledgebase)
• Avid Pro Tools 6 and later
• Avid Pro Tools M-Powered 6 and later

Hardware Specifications

Input/Output

• 1 USB 1.1 port
• 1 Footswitch jack for hands-free punch in/out

Fader

• Alps 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
Pan, Mute, Solo, Record

Channel Select
Bank, Output, L/R arrow

Fader Mode
Read, Write, Touch, Off

Window View
Mix, Project, Transport, Undo

Transport
Punch/Previous (marker), User (user-definable)/Next (marker), Loop/Mark (set marker), Start, End, Rewind, Fast Forward, Stop, Play, Record
(Functionality varies slightly, depending on the DAW.)

Power

• Operational when USB bus-powered.
• ​​Motorized fader requires 9 VDC, 1.2A external power supply (factory configured, included)

Dimensions

• Desktop unit
• Height 1.75” (44.45 mm)
• Depth 7” (177.8 mm)
• Width 5.25” (133.35 mm)
• Weight 1 lb. (0.45 kg)