PreSonus FaderPort Single-Fader USB Control Surface (2nd Gen) with Hosa FSC-604 Footswitch, Fastener Straps (10-pck) & USB Extension Cable (10') Bundle

Excellent... easily becomes second nature without constantly using the mouse. More tactile control makes work flow easier.

Everything came as expected and works like a charm. Once I figured out how to use it I wouldn't want to go without it. One of the most useful tools ever made in my opinion, within the digital music world. And also one of the simplest and most powerful. There is a ton of things you can do with it,and it isn't only for Studio One for certain. It works just as well if not better in Ableton Live. I would recommend this product to anyone with a home studio, or that works within any kind of DAW.

Recording is much easier with this. The hands free pedal punch in is great! Has so many features I am still learning them all.

This device does not integrate with Ableton Live, as Presonus claims. The biggest problem is that if you have more than 8 tracks in your mix, you cannot select track 9 or above with the mouse. You have to use the buttons adjacent to the encoders to get there. So, going from track 30 to track one is 29 activations of the previous button. Secondly, there is really no functionality within session view. If you arm a track and hit record, it only records into the arrangement. Also, there is no way to change the launching of scenes - have to mouse click. Worst of all, though, is the fact that the master fader is controlled by a notch click rotary knob. There's a nice motorized fader sitting there and I can't use it on the master fader. That's not all, though: the rotary encoder loses it's place when going up or down - sometimes jumps .9 db, sometimes .2, then it stalls right out. It's just poor implementation and should not be advertised as integrated with Live. Oh, and yes Presonus, I did install the firmware update.

I record vocals at home and needed a way to punch-in and out without reaching for a mouse. This is exactly what I needed. It has other functions which I have not yet ventured into, but my immediate need has been filled.

The fader works as expected. Can’t work without it now.

Did exactly what it was supposed to. Just have to get the software, etc. loaded first. No issues here.

Meh, not for me. This little thing didn't improve or augment my workflow. There were things about it that actually slowed me down. I'd love a simple little 4" rectangle with transport controls and nothing else. The fader seems gimmicky. I think maybe once you get into 8 or 16 fader controllers there could be much more use for me.