So my Faderport classic finally went kaput after quite a number of years. So I thought - no problem, get an updated version but after trying it out as well as some other brands I have come to the conclusion that the Faderport classic is the best single channel controller for Cubase.
Why you say? The problem lies in Mackie Control. Every single current controller that I looked at or tested uses the “Mackie controller” format including the newer Faderport and the SSL. Probably a cost saving thing.
What this means is that as long as you have 8 channels all works, but as soon as you have more you are switching banks. So if I go to track 35 now I have to do math - 35/8 is the 4th bank, 7th channel.. downright inconvenient. With the Classic, just highlight the channel and you are in full control.
So after trying a bunch of controllers, I’m back to a secondhand classic. It just works.
I really don’t know about other platforms, but I believe in StudioOne the software is native so none of this switching bank stuff.
Anyways, hopefully this will save someone some aggravation.
Peace.
Why you say? The problem lies in Mackie Control. Every single current controller that I looked at or tested uses the “Mackie controller” format including the newer Faderport and the SSL. Probably a cost saving thing.
What this means is that as long as you have 8 channels all works, but as soon as you have more you are switching banks. So if I go to track 35 now I have to do math - 35/8 is the 4th bank, 7th channel.. downright inconvenient. With the Classic, just highlight the channel and you are in full control.
So after trying a bunch of controllers, I’m back to a secondhand classic. It just works.
I really don’t know about other platforms, but I believe in StudioOne the software is native so none of this switching bank stuff.
Anyways, hopefully this will save someone some aggravation.
Peace.
Statistics: Posted by musicdoc — Wed Jul 17, 2024 8:42 pm — Replies 1 — Views 65