Presonus FADERPORT User Manual
FADERPORT
User’s Manual
Version 1.0
© 2006
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PreSonus Limited Warranty
PreSonus Audio Electronics Inc. warrants this pro du ct to be free of defects in mater ial a nd workmanshi p for
a period of one year from the date of original retail purchase. This warranty is enforceable only by the
original retail purchaser. To be protected by this warranty, the purchaser must complete and return the
enclosed warranty card within 14 days of pu rchase. During the warranty period PreSonu s shall, at its sole
and absolute option, either repair or r eplace, free of charge, any product that proves to be defective on
inspection by PreSonus or its authorized service representative. To obtain warranty service, the purchaser
must first call or write PreSonus at the address and telephone number printed below to obtain a Return
Authorization Number and instructions of where to return the unit for service. All inquiries must be
accompanied by a description of th e problem. All authorized retur ns must be sent to the PreSonus repair
facility postage prepaid, in sured and properly packaged. PreSonus r eserves the right to update any unit
returned for repair. PreSonus reser ves the right to change or im prove the design o f the product at any tim e
without prior notice. This warranty does not co ver claims for damage due to abuse, neglect, alteration or
attempted repair by unauthorized personnel, and is limited to failures arising during normal use that are due
to defects in material or workmanship in the product. Any implied warranties, including implied warranties
of merchantability and fitness for a par ticular purpose, are limited in duration to the length of this limited
warranty. Some states do not allow limitations on how long an implied warranty lasts, so the above
limitation may not apply to you. In no event will PreSonus be liabl e for incidental, consequentia l or other
damages resulting from the breach of any express or implied warranty, including, among other things,
damage to property, damage based on inconveni ence or on loss of use of the product, and, to the extent
permitted by law, damages for personal injury. Some states do not allow the exclusion of limitation of
incidental or consequential damages, so the above limitation or exclusion may not apply to you. This
warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you may also have other rights, which vary from state to state.
This warranty only applies to products sold and used in the United States of America. For warranty
information in all other countries please refer to your local distributor.
PreSonus Audio Electronics, Inc.
7257 Florida Blvd.
Baton Rouge, LA 70806
www.presonus.com
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Table of Contents
1 Overview
1.1 Introduction........................................................................................................3
1.2 What is in the Box...............................................................................................4
1.3 Top / Rear Panel Layout and Operation................................................................5
1.4 Writing Automation.............................................................................................10
1.5 Installation Guide................................................................................................10
1.6 Computer Requirements.......................................................................................11
2 Setup
2.1 DAW Operation Modes........................................................................................12
2.2 Nuendo/Cubase....................................................................................................13
2.2.1 Customize your FaderPort in Nuendo/Cubase ....................................................15
2.3 Apple’s Logic 7 ...................................................................................................17
2.4 Digidesign Pro Tools ..........................................................................................19
3 Technical Information
3.1 Specifications......................................................................................................20
3.2 Troubleshooting...................................................................................................21
4 Appendix
4.1 Firmware Updates...............................................................................................22
4.2 Appendix .............................................................................................................22
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1 OVERVIEW
1.1 INTRODUCTION
Thank you for purchasing t he PreSonus FaderPort. P reSonus Audio Electronics has designed
the FaderPort utilizing high-grade components to insure optimum performance that will last a
lifetime.
The FaderPort puts the feel, vibe, and efficiency back into music recording and production. No
more clicking through menus and drawing automation edits with a mouse. The easy-to-use
FaderPort delivers complete transport control for fast and efficient recording along with a
motorized fader for writing fades and automation. The high-quality ultra-smooth motorized
long throw fader on the Fader Port has the feel needed for recor ding perfect fades and writing
automation in real-time. Pa n, mute, solo, and re cord enable can als o be easily control led with
the FaderPort along with w indow selection, play, stop, record, and ma naging markers (loc ate
points) for fast and easy recording. A foot switch jack is also included on the FaderPort for
hands free punch-in/out recording. The FaderPort works with most Mac or Windows-based
recording software including Pro Tools, Cubase, Nuend o, Logic, and more supp orted software
is on the way.
We suggest that you use this manual to familiarize yourself with the features, applications and
correct connection procedure for your FaderP ort before try ing to connect i t to your computer .
This will hopefully alleviate any unforeseen issues that you may encounter during setup and use.
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1 OVERVIEW
1.2 WHAT IS IN THE BOX
Your FaderPort package contai ns the following:
• FADERPORT
• 6’ USB cable
• FaderPort Software Disc
• DC Power Supply
• Warranty Card
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1 OVERVIEW
1.3 TOP / REAR PANEL LAYOUT AND OPERATION
Top Panel
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1 OVERVIEW
1. Fader
volume automation of single channel and grouped channels.
2. PAN
well as writing stereo Pan automati on of a selected track.
3. MUTE
automation of a selected track.
4. SOLO
5. REC
6. Channel Select
with these controls. Bank one track at a time with the left and ri ght arrow buttons, or hol d the
bank button to bank 8 tracks at a time (BANK + < or >). Also, the Fa derPort will follow the
channel selection within the DAW via key b oard or mouse.
7. Fader Mode
fader motor off with these controls. In TOUCH mo de, the fader will follow any automation
present until it is touched. When touched, it will begin to write new automation until you let g o
of it. This allows you to quickly change pre-written automation on the fly. To leave your track
in read mode in your DAW and eliminate any fader noise, simply set the Fader Mode to OFF.
Touch-sensitive, ultra-smooth, 100mm long-throw, motorized fader for writing
The Pan knob can be used to adj ust and set the stereo p anning of a selected trac k as
The Mute button can be used to Mute a selected track as well as writing Mute
Press Solo to “solo” a selected track.
Press Record to “record enable” a selec ted track.
Quickly bank through your tracks and access your main output bus fader
Set the selected trac k’s fader in read, write, and/or touch mode, or turn the
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