PreSonus’ latest is the FaderPort control surface series. The FaderPort 16 Mix Production Controller connects via USB 2.0 to provide precise tactile control over users’ favorite DAW’s mix and automation functions, including complete transport control. The new control surface offers full level, solo and mute control over 16 channels at once, with 16 touch-sensitive, motorized, 100 millimeter faders and 89 buttons covering 102 different functions. Quickly zoom in on audio files for editing, adjust a click-track tempo with a simple tap, modify plug-in parameters, manage aux mixes and control track levels with the touch of a finger.

The FaderPort 16’s unique Session Navigator provides easy access to eight mission-critical functions for maximum flexibility. Dedicated buttons are provided to instantly arm all tracks for recording, control mutes and Solo Clear, view only the tracks, buses and VCAs users want to see and more. Four programmable user buttons let users quickly and easily access favorite functions. Large, illuminated buttons make finding the needed function quick and easy. Sixteen high-definition digital scribble strips provide visual feedback.

Streamlined workflow and support for the Mackie Control and HUI protocols make it fast and easy to control virtually any DAW. No driver installation is necessary; just plug the control surface into a USB port to take command of the mix and plug-ins.

When used with Studio One, the FaderPort 16 is allows a user to bypass all the plug-ins on any track with one button-press and open the Channel Editor and enable faders to control each channel’s custom macro. The Control Link feature so that the Pan/Param encoder can follow the mouse, providing instant hands-on control of any parameter — or lock the encoder to the current parameter. The Session Navigator can be used to quickly scroll through the different sections in the Arranger track and more.

The FaderPort 16 will list for $999.95. Here are the details.