Mackie : Control Universal Pro Mackie

Expandable Control Surface with 9 Motorized Faders, 8 V-Pots, More Than 50 Buttons, and USB

The Mackie Control Universal Pro control surface completes your music production software by giving you ultimate hands-on control of your mix. Nine motorized, touch-sensitive Alps faders, eight V-Pots, and more than 50 master buttons let you tweak parameters to your heart's content. Unlike generic MIDI controllers, the Control Universal Pro employs a sophisticated communication protocol that delivers ultra-precise control, makes setup easy (no mapping required), and enables you to see your mix in action with real-time visual feedback via the huge backlit LCD and eight LED rings.

Features

• Expandable touch-sensitive control surface with 100mm Alps motorized faders
• Proprietary Mackie communication protocol for seamless music production software integration
• V-Pot control over software, plug-in effects, and virtual instruments
• More than 50 dedicated buttons for fine control of software parameters
• Tape-style transport controls
• Full meter display with track names and parameters
• Quick cursor-style Up, Down, Left, Right, and Zoom buttons
• Onboard USB MIDI interface for direct connection to a Mac or PC computer and up to 3 additional pieces of external MIDI gear
• Software-specific Lexan overlays included
• Expandable via optional Mackie Control Extender Pro and Control C4 Pro modules
• Newer, better-feeling jog wheel
• Skinnier side cheeks (looks more like a console when expanded)
• New metal casing and new industrial design