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UPDATE to original post, new firmware allows switching modes on-the-fly! Read More
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ORIGINAL POST:
I've already posted new comments with this news in the existing threads from a few months back when we were still whining and complaining that these PreSonus FaderPort units have 100mm faders and we can't use them for CCs. Thing is, PreSonus DID that very update in the latest firmware, and it's as if they simply marked it complete on the PreSonus Feature Request page, and that was it. One of the reps for them did post here in our forum and announce it, but only in a reply, not a specific thread. I'm stumped.
Nonetheless, huge news, you can have eight 100mm faders plus a variety of knobs and buttons all with CC commands assigned to them. JL Cooper FaderMstr on steroids, with Transport control. Downside is, I believe the commands are pre-assigned by PreSonus, so what you get is what you get. I may be wrong, OR, they could add Midi Learn support in future firmware updates. But CC1 and C11 on Faders 1 & 2 will be where most spend their time I would think. Coming from a Mod wheel, I'll take it and learn it!
Anyway, here's how you upgrade if you have this unit or will be buying one, and here's how I got it working in Cubase 10 Pro. FYI, FaderPort 8 & 16 support MIDI CC, not the single fader units (original and V2):
OK, setup to use the FaderPort (8 in my case) is super easy:
In your DAW (in this case, Cubase 10 Pro):
I opened Spitfire Chamber Strings to test for the first time, and the smoothness of that long throw fader was a dream come true. I get it now, why 100mm is needed.
I've attached a 3-page PDF of the new MIDI section in the user manual. That's all PreSonus put into the manual, one page of setup, two pages with all the CC commands assigned to controls.
Hope all this makes sense. Holler if you have a question!
UPDATE to original post, new firmware allows switching modes on-the-fly! Read More
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ORIGINAL POST:
I've already posted new comments with this news in the existing threads from a few months back when we were still whining and complaining that these PreSonus FaderPort units have 100mm faders and we can't use them for CCs. Thing is, PreSonus DID that very update in the latest firmware, and it's as if they simply marked it complete on the PreSonus Feature Request page, and that was it. One of the reps for them did post here in our forum and announce it, but only in a reply, not a specific thread. I'm stumped.
Nonetheless, huge news, you can have eight 100mm faders plus a variety of knobs and buttons all with CC commands assigned to them. JL Cooper FaderMstr on steroids, with Transport control. Downside is, I believe the commands are pre-assigned by PreSonus, so what you get is what you get. I may be wrong, OR, they could add Midi Learn support in future firmware updates. But CC1 and C11 on Faders 1 & 2 will be where most spend their time I would think. Coming from a Mod wheel, I'll take it and learn it!
Anyway, here's how you upgrade if you have this unit or will be buying one, and here's how I got it working in Cubase 10 Pro. FYI, FaderPort 8 & 16 support MIDI CC, not the single fader units (original and V2):
- Download the latest Universal Control (right now it's v3.1.0.53214 for both OSX and Windows, released July 10th)
- Install UC. NOTE: If you run Waves Soundgrid and you work in Windows, disable the Soundgrid service. Otherwise, the UC installer will fail.
- Using UC, now update your firmware on the FaderPort. Even one purchased new will probably need this upgrade.
OK, setup to use the FaderPort (8 in my case) is super easy:
- Hold down the 2 Select buttons above fader 1 and 2 on the FaderPort, and power on the unit (you need the wall wart, it's not buss powered)
- Let go of Select buttons once it fires up.
- Select MIDI in the choices along the top of the FaderPort. Then select Exit in that same section. The FaderPort MIGHT reboot, mine used to but doesn't with this new firmware. The unit is now ready to transmit CC. Next, the DAW.
In your DAW (in this case, Cubase 10 Pro):
- In the Studio-->Setup window you should see the FaderPort listed (if not, add it as an external device).
- Then in the MIDI Port section, make sure it's Active, and that All MIDI Inputs is selected. The FaderPort didn't work for me until I did that.
I opened Spitfire Chamber Strings to test for the first time, and the smoothness of that long throw fader was a dream come true. I get it now, why 100mm is needed.
I've attached a 3-page PDF of the new MIDI section in the user manual. That's all PreSonus put into the manual, one page of setup, two pages with all the CC commands assigned to controls.
Hope all this makes sense. Holler if you have a question!
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