There is a full meter display that will show you the parameters and track names. If you think there is a problem, need to contact support, get the latest updates, or manage your licenses, youll want to register your mackie product first. I wanted to get some input from peeps on the forum here on what there thoughts were on the mackie universal pro i am lookign for. Do you know if abes implementation allows for controlling plugin parameters with the mackie. In this video, drew takes us through the mixing process using the mackie controller, abletons live software, and one of his musical creations. With optional expandability via mackie control extender pro ender pro and mackie control c4 pro, mcu pro is also the only software control surface that can grow with your studio. For more information regarding our speakers please check out our knowledgebase documents located at the link below. We use our own cookies and third party cookies to ensure the proper functioning of the website, to personalize content and advertising and to analyze data traffic and user behavior based on pseudonymous data. Eight faders, clear digital displays, encoders for pan and plugin control sadly no transport but that can be accessed if used with the pro tools control app.
Modern daw software has given us virtually unlimited possibilities for manipulating. The free pro tools connect app can also work in conjunction with this which is a nice touch. It is support logic control and mackie control protocols. I wanted to get some input from peeps on the forum here on what there thoughts were on the mackie universal pro i am lookign for something to fine tune my. Pro tools, cubase, studio one, live, digital performer, reason, fl studio, bitwig studio. Mackie control universal pro bundle thomann united states. In conclusion, though, mackie control is a great piece of hardware that fills a gap in the project studio market for those who dont use pro tools or cant afford a system such as pro control, but want to be able to control their music and audio software with a professional control surface that features moving, touchsensitive faders.
Once the mackie control is selected within your software s setup preferences, the units will be recognized automatically. Mackie universal control surface mcu pro lexan overlay for. Mackie mcu pro 8channel control surface with usb by. Since it employs the proprietary mackie communication protocol, mackie control pro series controllers know just how to sweettalk your software, and your software. But i have a few questions id like to ask you fellas. I used to have one of these for about two years before the mackie control universal pro came out. Ableton live and mackie control universal mix it up together on. The universal pro control surface, extender pro control surface extension and c4 pro plugin and virtual instrument controller all seamlessly integrate, so you can put control of all your software. Additionally, it provides mackie hui and mackie control universal protocols, ensuring compatibility with ableton live, cubase, logic pro, nuendo, pro tools, and more. Mackie control universal is much more than a way to balance levels. Mackie s mcu pro provides deep, intuitive control of mix and plugin parameters, realtime visual feedback and set up is plug and play, without any midi mapping whatsoever. We use our own cookies and third party cookies to ensure the proper functioning of the website, to. Jan 28, 2008 the answer, it turns out, is not a great deal, and its clear from the moment you put the mackie control universal pro next to its predecessor that it isnt primarily intended as an upgrade for existing owners. Since it employs the proprietary mackie communication protocol, mackie control pro series controllers know just how to sweettalk your software, and your software knows just how to respond.
Without mackie control universal pro, your music production software just isnt complete. When this one came out, it was the best thing on the market. This is what mackie say about the control universal pro. But they also deliver the most complete feature set and software. I know people say its huge but i am not that worried about its size more about its functionality. Mackie control universal pro thomann united states. There are three different modes of operation, the first of which is mackie control universal, offering direct support for tracktion, ableton live, sonar, samplitude.
Mackie control universal and mackie control extender provide the familiar feel of analogstyle mixing to your daw environment. Vpot control over software, plugin effects and virtual instruments. Mackie control universal promackie control extender pro. There are a lot of used mackie control universal boards on the market with the introduction of mackies newer. Mackie control universal pro music mixer pdf manual download. View and download mackie control universal pro quick start manual online. Mackie control universal pro quick start manual pdf download. The mackie control universal pro control surface completes your music production software to give you ultimate handson control of your mix. The mcu will then spring to life and the faders and lcd will update with info from the software. Mcumackie control universal, huihuman user interface, and euconextended user control are common, but many controllers have their own unique setup instructions.
If you asked a musician or engineer to suggest the biggest problem with computer. It supports mackie control, hui, and logic control modes to allow it to communicate with various software applications. Logic control vs mackie control vs mackie control universal while the first releases of logic and mackie control including the xt units were basically the same hardware, the units differed in the way they communicated with the host software. Since it employs the proprietary mackie communication protocol, mackie control pro series controllers know just how to sweettalk your software. Mackie mcu pro setup and update with ableton live and logic pro. Our pick of daw control surfaces for mixing in your home. Mackie control universal pro control surface mackie. It is now part of the mcu mackie control universal protocol. Motorized, touchsensitive faders, vpots and master buttons. So you can enjoy the work without jerking or any delays.
I had a hard time finding information about setting up and updating the firmware on the mackie control universal pro control surface so i. Why i changed my mackie control for a icon qcon pro x. Display for days a control surface isnt much good if you have to keep looking up at your computer monitor to see the parameters youre tweaking. Im in the mix down phase of a project and the mackie control universal pro has made mixing faster and more intuitive. Mackie control universal pro quick start manual pdf. The mackie mcu pro is a 9fader eight channels plus one master usbmidi control surface that provides mixing, editing, automation, and navigational control for any supported digital audio workstation. Expandable via optional mackie control extender pro and c4 pro modules. Mcu pro rounds out your software s functionality to deliver the ultimate in hands. Mackie control universal pro toolslogic daw controller surface for etc. Easily expand your command with the mackie control extender pro. Avid pro audio community mackie control universal pro. Logic pro ableton live cubasenuendo fl studio layouts. I will update this post as i determine more functionality between the behringer x touch and ableton live 9.
Mackie control universal pro, motorized fader controller for softwarebased. Mackie really knows what people want in the control surface market which is still surprisingly very bare considering the potential demand. The mackie control c4 pro is a music software plugin and virtual instrument controller made to be used in conjunction with the mackie control universal pro, but can also be used as a standalone controller. Find answers to common questions, get help and ideas from other live users, or contact ableton support. Mackie mcu pro expandable usbmidi control surface mcu pro.
Faderports support for the mackie control universal and hui protocols make it compatible with most popular daw software, including pro tools. Ive been using the mouse less and enjoying for me, the easy learning curve. Mackie control pro series controllers make it easy to grow the relationship, too. Ever wish you could control logic audio, pro tools, cubase, digital performer, sonar and other major audio software, all from a single, handson control surface with real knobs and automated. But they also deliver the most complete feature set and software compatibility of any control surface available today.
Dec 28, 2012 the mackie control universal pro gives you smooth fader control with the responsive feel of some very expensive analog boards from years past. The universal pro control surface, extender pro control surface extension and c4 pro plugin and virtual instrument controller all seamlessly integrate, so you can put control of all your software parameters right at your fingertips. View and download mackie mcu pro owners manual online. Mackie control universal pro select the mackie control in the midi device setup section of your daw application. It offers customized mackie control universal modes for. The mcu pro is great, i absolutely love it and would consider it one of the best pieces of equipment that i own.
Presonus faderport singlefader usb control surface. Board index ableton forums music and audio production. Mcu pro rounds out your software s functionality to. I hate having to stare at a screen and use a mouse to make big changes to my mix through levels or inserts so the mackie control universal pro seemed like an ideal piece of equipment to put the. Jan 28, 2014 in ableton all that is needed to do is go to the midi setup in prefferences and set the mcu port 1 as a mackie control surface. If youre sure your gear is not working, youll need to learn about your warranty, and maybe visit a service center. It supports mackie control, hui, and logic control modes to allow it to communicate with various software. The original mackie control, which evolved from the earlier logic control, will be familiar to many daw users, but it has. Select the hui protocol in the daw control panel and launch pro tools. Old i want to buy a mackie control surface for my daw. I wanted to get some input from peeps on the forum here on what there thoughts were on the mackie universal pro i am lookign for something to fine tune my tracks and expedite my workflow. Ive been using the mackie control universal pro for a week and im completely blown away. Mackie have updated their popular controlsurface system.
There are a lot of used mackie control universal boards on the market with the introduction of mackies newer version, the mackie control universal pro. The faders are touch sensitive 100mm, and they are motorized. The original mackie control, which evolved from the earlier logic control, will be familiar to many daw users, but it has recently been replaced by a mkii version called the mackie control pro. Without mackie control universal pro, your music production software just isn t complete. The mackie control universal pro gives you smooth fader control with the responsive feel of some very expensive analog boards from years past. Motorized fader controller for softwarebased recording systems daws 100. Ever wish you could control logic audio, pro tools, cubase, digital performer, sonar and other major audio software, all from a single, handson control surface with real knobs and automated faders.
Rather, the control universal pro represents an overhaul and relaunch of a unit and its addons. I choose the mackie because of its optional fader extenders. The mackie control universal pro is a control surface made to give you tactile control over all the parameters of your computer recording software. The answer, it turns out, is not a great deal, and its clear from the moment you put the mackie control universal pro next to its predecessor that it isnt primarily intended as an upgrade for. Mackie control universal promackie control extender pro units can function as a single. Think of the artist mix as the very essence of a control surface. Mackie control universal pro thomann united arab emirates. Faderport uses both mackie control and hui protocols which makes it fast and easy to control logic pro x, cubase, ableton live, pro tools, and more. Motorized, touchsensitive faders, vpots and master buttons let you tweak to your hearts content, with ultraprecise control enabled by the unique communication protocol. Also do you know if you can open plugin editors windows like in logic.
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