limpet Posted January 5, 2024 Share Posted January 5, 2024 I have just bought a Faderport ( single fader version ) and it doesn`t seem to want to work with Cakewalk. I have gone through the same routine I used to install my Arturia Keylab midi keyboard, which has some transport controls on it, but to no avail. I was under the impression that the faderport was compatible with Sonar/Cakewalk but on checking the manual I can`t find a suitable "mode" to set it to. Has anyone got any pointers? Keith Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OutrageProductions Posted January 5, 2024 Share Posted January 5, 2024 It's Mackie MCU compatible under Windows, so install it as a control surface using the Mackie template. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr No Name Posted January 5, 2024 Share Posted January 5, 2024 mk1 or mk 2 version ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jonathan Sasor Posted January 5, 2024 Share Posted January 5, 2024 1 hour ago, limpet said: I have just bought a Faderport ( single fader version ) and it doesn`t seem to want to work with Cakewalk. I have gone through the same routine I used to install my Arturia Keylab midi keyboard, which has some transport controls on it, but to no avail. I was under the impression that the faderport was compatible with Sonar/Cakewalk but on checking the manual I can`t find a suitable "mode" to set it to. Has anyone got any pointers? Keith It should definitely be fine when you set it up for Mackie Control. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
limpet Posted January 6, 2024 Author Share Posted January 6, 2024 12 hours ago, Mr No Name said: mk1 or mk 2 version ? It`s a mk 2. I went through the usual procedure and eventually got it sort of working but only in a very limited fashion. It became a very expensive start/stop/jog button. I have arranged to return it as I have only had it a couple of days. Apparently the more expensive 8/16 fader versions work better, but I`m not sure I want to risk it. It would be nice to find a controller that works really well but it seems that the Behringer, and the Icon offerings also have their limitations and quirks. Thanks for all the suggestions Keith Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rudy Varner Posted January 7, 2024 Share Posted January 7, 2024 FYI, the following is how I use my Faderport. Works much better than the stock Mackie Emulation mode https://www.azslow.com/index.php/topic,6.0.html Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
msmcleod Posted January 7, 2024 Share Posted January 7, 2024 16 hours ago, limpet said: Apparently the more expensive 8/16 fader versions work better, but I`m not sure I want to risk it. I've got the FaderPort 16, and @Jonathan Sasor has the FaderPort 8 - both work perfectly with CbB. The only exception is lack of access to the Synth Rack - unfortunately this feature was added after the FaderPorts were released, and because the FaderPort fakes multiple MCU button presses, it's not easy to work around (I did try, but it got messy). IMO this isn't a big deal, as most synths have too many parameters to make editing parameters feasible with a Mackie Device in any case. For the single fader version, you could try setting it to Universal Mode or Cubase Mode within the Mackie Control Surface dialog. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gustabo Posted January 7, 2024 Share Posted January 7, 2024 10 hours ago, Rudy Varner said: FYI, the following is how I use my Faderport. Works much better than the stock Mackie Emulation mode https://www.azslow.com/index.php/topic,6.0.html Same Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wolfstudios53 Posted January 9, 2024 Share Posted January 9, 2024 I have a Presonus Faderport 16, that has been working well for many years until a couple of months ago. The Faderport unit responds to track automation fine, but the unit's slide faders do not control the tracks. I tested the Faderport with Studio-One and no issues, so this is not a hardware issue. Is there anyone having this issue, lately? A corrupt Mackie driver? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
michael sipia Posted January 19 Share Posted January 19 The big problem is Cakewalk I just got the 16 and it's not working the way it should right out of the box so I been reading post back to 2019 Well what the hell has Cakewalk and Presonus been doing for 6 years You should not have to type anything anywhere to make it happen I'm about to go the NAMM Show this week and Cakewalk and Presonus beware the questions are coming Please have the friggen answers!!!!!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
user6945374895826422 Posted February 28 Share Posted February 28 I have the IOStation24C working as my input interface and a Faderport 8 for mixing. Both run fine together, side by side if I get my settings right. So much can go wrong in the preferences. I got the IO station first as I wanted to move on from the Boss BR800 I was using.Then got a pretty good deal on a FP8 on ebay so am now running both. Keeps me happy x Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Doug Steinschneider Posted Friday at 06:48 PM Share Posted Friday at 06:48 PM I just put the FaderPort 16 through it's paces with 3 other DAW's which worked as expected. I can't get CbP 2024.07 (Build 108, 64 bit) to respond at all with either Mackie Control or AZSlow. The FaderPort 16 is on firmware 3.74 and I chose MCU Sonar. I downloaded the AZSlow user guide and followed the manual "Quick Start" setup steps. The Last MIDI event correctly recognizes the knob or slider. I think I've correctly followed the steps but the first track slider I setup doesn't move after I save the Does anyone have an AZSlow SPP file they can share that I can use to test? Thanks in advance for any help on this. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
msmcleod Posted Friday at 07:33 PM Share Posted Friday at 07:33 PM 42 minutes ago, Doug Steinschneider said: I just put the FaderPort 16 through it's paces with 3 other DAW's which worked as expected. I can't get CbP 2024.07 (Build 108, 64 bit) to respond at all with either Mackie Control or AZSlow. The FaderPort 16 is on firmware 3.74 and I chose MCU Sonar. I downloaded the AZSlow user guide and followed the manual "Quick Start" setup steps. The Last MIDI event correctly recognizes the knob or slider. I think I've correctly followed the steps but the first track slider I setup doesn't move after I save the Does anyone have an AZSlow SPP file they can share that I can use to test? Thanks in advance for any help on this. I've got a FaderPort 16, and it works seamlessly in both CbB and Sonar using MackieControl. Can you post a screenshot of: 1. Your Control Surfaces tab within Preferences 2. Your Mackie Control panel. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Doug Steinschneider Posted Friday at 07:48 PM Share Posted Friday at 07:48 PM Hi Mark, After I posted I found the thread you and Bapu and others participated back in 2021. I followed your instructions using Mackie and Mackie XT and have all 16 channels working for volume slider, mute, solo, pan and arm. I didn't realize AZ Controller was for the 1 track FaderPort only. Thanks for your help (via your posts back in this thread: 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Doug Steinschneider Posted Friday at 07:52 PM Share Posted Friday at 07:52 PM On 1/6/2024 at 11:22 PM, Rudy Varner said: FYI, the following is how I use my Faderport. Works much better than the stock Mackie Emulation mode https://www.azslow.com/index.php/topic,6.0.html AZSlow works great for the single channel FaderPort but not for FaderPort 8 or 16. Just posting here because I interpreted the post not noticing FaderPort vs the multi slider versions and was disappointed to find it didn't support multiple channels. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
azslow3 Posted yesterday at 12:57 PM Share Posted yesterday at 12:57 PM Presonus has a little bit "abused" the label: long time ago there was "FaderPort", known as such, single channel controller. at some point they have made new "FaderPort", another single channel controller. It is incompatible with the first one. But instead of using distinguishable name for new device, they are calling old one "FaderPort Classic" and new one "FaderPort". Shops don't like such confusion, so they normally call it "FaderPort V2". and they they have made "FaderPort 8/16", completely different multi-channel controllers. So in all these names "FaderPort" is a label for all Presonus controllers, not a name for particular device (like most companies do). PS. Behringer does the same with "X-Touch" label. "X-Touch Mini", "X-Touch Compact", "X-Touch" and "X-Touch One" are 4 different controllers, with different controls and functions (not a "newer version" nor "extended/limited" as people can think based on common name). PS.PS. for AZ Controller there is no separate preset for FaderPort8. But "Mackie" preset should work. Even so I don't recommend it, till original Cakewalk Mackie limit you and you want better matching to device functionality (unlike "X-Touch", "FaderPort8" doesn't have exact Mackie layout). For FaderPort16 I don't have ready to use preset at all (Mackie preset has to be extended using "slave" instance connected to the second pair of ports, but that is not an easy task...). 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pwalpwal Posted yesterday at 02:13 PM Share Posted yesterday at 02:13 PM On 4/11/2025 at 9:33 PM, msmcleod said: Can you post a screenshot of: not being difficult, but wouldn't it be better if you posted screenshots of your settings that do work? also tresor guy (qa indeed) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
msmcleod Posted yesterday at 02:19 PM Share Posted yesterday at 02:19 PM 4 minutes ago, pwalpwal said: not being difficult, but wouldn't it be better if you posted screenshots of your settings that do work? also tresor guy (qa indeed) I may have a FaderPort 16 - but it's boxed up in the attic at the moment. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pwalpwal Posted yesterday at 02:23 PM Share Posted yesterday at 02:23 PM 3 minutes ago, msmcleod said: I may have a FaderPort 16 - but it's boxed up in the attic at the moment. not the response i expected 😂 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
msmcleod Posted yesterday at 02:41 PM Share Posted yesterday at 02:41 PM 13 minutes ago, pwalpwal said: not the response i expected 😂 yeah, it's just not my controller of choice. The physical footprint for 16 faders is amazing (especially compared to the Mackie MCU, and even more so the HUI which is huge). But I can't get over only having one rotary control, and the rubber transport buttons just aren't as nice as proper mechanical transport buttons. My controller of choice in my office is a modded Yamaha 01X - the mLAN card has been removed, and replaced with a dongle that routes the CS I/O to the MIDI ports at the back. It still works as a digital mixer too - just not as an audio interface. Next to it is a Mackie C4, which I'm so used to I really can't live without! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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