Presonus Faderport V2

The Presonus FaderPort V2 is a compact, tactile, and workflow-enhancing controller designed to streamline and automate essential music production tasks in any DAW environment. At its core is a 100mm touch-sensitive, motorised fader – an impressive feature at this price point – ideal for riding levels and writing real-time automation with an authentic feel. This desktop unit also features dedicated transport, channel, and automation controls, plus an intuitive Session Navigator that provides instant access to over 40 essential functions, including track scrolling, zooming, and marker placement. Compatible with all major DAWs via Mackie Control and HUI protocols, the Presonus FaderPort V2 delivers studio-grade tactile control at an affordable price, and is a significant upgrade on mouse-and-keyboard-only workflows.

While the Presonus FaderPort V2 offers full, driverless integration with Presonus Studio One and Ableton Live, it also supports virtually all major DAWs via Mackie Control Universal (MCU) and Human User Interface (HUI) protocols: widely used standards that enable deep, bidirectional control. Logic Pro, Cubase, Pro Tools, and others are supported with plug-and-play operation via USB, no drivers required for basic use. Preset modes can be activated using simple button combinations on startup, allowing the FaderPort to adapt quickly to different DAW environments. Thanks to its protocol-based architecture, custom function mapping is also supported, enabling detailed, responsive control in virtually any studio configuration.

Mix automation plays a critical role in achieving a polished final result. The high-resolution motorised fader on the Presonus FaderPort V2 provides continuous visual and tactile feedback, helping producers shape expressive volume curves and execute precise mix adjustments – whether riding a vocal or jumping to a session marker. Equally at home in the studio or as part of a mobile setup, it's a natural fit for daily workflows, with an intuitive layout that keeps essential functions within easy reach. The FaderPort's compact footprint, solid build quality, and deep DAW integration make it an ideal control surface for producers, mixers, and songwriters seeking hands-on automation without breaking the bank.

To ensure broad compatibility beyond Studio One, the Presonus FaderPort V2 can operate in multiple control modes, easily activated via button combinations during startup. These modes employ the Mackie Control Universal (MCU) and Human User Interface (HUI) protocols – two long-standing standards originally developed by Mackie to streamline communication between DAWs and external hardware controllers. By supporting both MCU and HUI, the Presonus Faderport V2 offers full integration with virtually all major production platforms, including Logic Pro, Pro Tools, Cubase, and Ableton Live – making it a versatile and affordable choice for any professional or home studio setup.