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KTlin · Post by **KTlin** » Thu Jan 11, 2018 8:22 pm

(please let me know if this thread should be in another section)

Hi
Faderport 8 is obviously the best controller for StudioOne, but unfortunately, at $500 is over my budget, and I can't find a used one in my country.
So now I'm looking for other controllers that might offer a decent integration with Studio One. If you have some experience with the following controllers, please share your thoughts:
- Akai APC 20/40/40MK2
- Maschine Jam
- Ableton Push 1
- Nektar Panorama P1
- Novation Remote Zero SL
- Behringer X-Touch

ThomasHelzle · Post by **ThomasHelzle** » Thu Jan 11, 2018 8:26 pm

You can also check out ICON Platform-M. Beats at least the crappy, ugly and bulky Behringer X-Touch which doesn't even have high-rez faders.

Cheers,

Tom

murnau · Post by **murnau** » Thu Jan 11, 2018 8:46 pm

The old Presonus Faderport is not an option for you?

KTlin · Post by **KTlin** » Thu Jan 11, 2018 8:53 pm

ThomasHelzle wrote:You can also check out ICON Platform-M. Beats at least the crappy, ugly and bulky Behringer X-Touch which doesn't even have high-rez faders.

Thanks Tom. I'l take a look at ICON stuff. What's the difference between Platform M and Platform M+?

I forgot to mention that motorized faders are not that important to me. I'm more interested in having dedicated knobs for stuff like: Loop On/Off, Metronome On/Off, Track select, Mute/Solo clear, Drop Marker, Next/Prev Marker, etc.

KTlin · Post by **KTlin** » Thu Jan 11, 2018 8:58 pm

murnau wrote:The old Presonus Faderport is not an option for you?

Nope. It's way too limited for what I need. I'm looking for at least 8 faders (not necessarily motorized), and Mute/Solo/Arm/Select buttons for each channel.

THE INTRANCER · Post by **THE INTRANCER** » Thu Jan 11, 2018 9:30 pm

There is also another possibly cheaper alternative option out there to consider investigating. In the UK it can be found for around £365 new... but obviously that may differ from where ever you are in the world. It's more of a universal controller I think. There may be specific support for Studio One when it comes to setup software, but I don't know, having just discovered it here

Roland-AIRA-MX-1-Mix-Performer/16CN

Features

18 channel performance mixer with step-sequenced FX, transport, and tempo control
Three kinds of step-sequenced Beat FX (Filter, Side Chain, Slicer) with TR-style buttons
Six kinds of Master FX (48 variations) with large performance control knob
Beat FX and Master FX can be applied to any or all inputs; Beat FX are per channel
Combi mode rhythmically alternates the Master FX using the step-sequencer
Four AIRA Link USB ports support audio, MIDI, sync, and bus power (on Port 3) for AIRA gear
Mix mode provides six analog, one digital (stereo), four AIRA (stereo) , and two PC channels through mixer and FX
External mode provides 18 channels from DAW through mixer and FX (all inputs direct to DAW)
Control Surface mode for full DAW control via MIDI
DJ-style cue monitoring, quick mutes, and six fader curves per channel
Per-channel Tone/Filter knob with ten kinds of EQs, filters, and isolators
Transport and tempo control with fine, shuffle, and tap-tempo functions
Instantly save and recall complete setups including all FX configurations

pc999 · Post by **pc999** » Fri Jan 12, 2018 6:00 pm

Dont know about Presonus but give a look at this, certain are nicier on the price department.

https://us.novationmusic.com/launch/launch-control-xl#

http://www.akaipro.com/products/ableton ... rs/midimix

KTlin · Post by **KTlin** » Sun Jan 14, 2018 8:35 am

So, nobody tried the Akai APC 20/40/40MK2, Maschine Jam, Ableton Push 1, Nektar Panorama P1, Novation Remote Zero SL or Behringer X-Touch as DAW controllers with Studio One?

VariKusBrainZ · Post by **VariKusBrainZ** » Sun Jan 14, 2018 9:37 pm

The CM Labs Motormix is supposed to work. I havent tried it with S1 but got one recently to use with my old Kyma system. Got it for £165 on ebay

The thing is built like a freaking tank, amazing build quality compared to some of the current equipment available

THE INTRANCER · Post by **THE INTRANCER** » Sun Jan 14, 2018 10:23 pm

KTlin wrote:So, nobody tried the Akai APC 20/40/40MK2, Maschine Jam, Ableton Push 1, Nektar Panorama P1, Novation Remote Zero SL or Behringer X-Touch as DAW controllers with Studio One?

You're better off asking on specific Studio One forums if you're not getting the answers here. Gearslutz has a Studio One forum also, but is generally pretty quiet in activity compared to the more official support one so you could also look to posting there. But otherwise..you can find discussion on some of the controllers you listed here and users that use them

Nektar Panorama P1
https://forums.presonus.com/viewtopic.p ... anorama+P1

Akai APC 20/40/40MK2
https://forums.presonus.com/viewtopic.p ... MK2#p65665

Maschine Jam
https://forums.presonus.com/viewtopic.p ... am#p114740

Ableton Push 1
https://forums.presonus.com/viewtopic.p ... h+1#p43882

Novation Remote Zero SL
https://forums.presonus.com/viewtopic.p ... +SL#p97501

Behringer X-Touch
https://forums.presonus.com/viewtopic.p ... ch#p154092

KTlin · Post by **KTlin** » Mon Jan 15, 2018 11:10 pm

Thanks for the links, Intrancer. I'll check them out.

ontol · Post by **ontol** » Tue Jan 16, 2018 3:36 am

I have been using a Mackie Control Universal (the older grey chassis) paired with a BCR2000, both purchased second-hand about 5 years ago (MCU-$200, BCR-$75). Prices seem to have gone up a little bit since then.

Both work well with S1.

Presonus Faderport 8 alternatives, for controlling Studio One?