Overview:
Without Mackie Control Universal Pro, your music productionsoftware just isn’t complete. MCU Pro rounds out your software’s functionalityto deliver the ultimate in hands-on command. In fact, your software wasdesigned with MCU Pro in mind. Developers access the MCU Pro via its uniquecommunication protocol — pioneered by Mackie — and determine precisely how MCUPro works for you.
- That means MCU Pro integrates with your software like noother hardware controller. Say goodbye to sub-par responsiveness to your mixadjustments, trying to remember which knobs are assigned to which parameter,and the tedious process of MIDI mapping. With MCU Pro, you get deep, intuitivecontrol of mix and plug-in parameters, real-time visual feedback and set up isplug and play — without any MIDI mapping whatsoever!
- And MCU Pro goes far beyond simple faders and transportcontrols — it gives you the most comprehensive feature set on the market. Withnine Alps touch-sensitive faders, a full-sized backlit LCD and V-Pots for fasttweaking, MCU Pro is the only desktop control surface that can truly make yourmusic production experience complete.
- With optional expandability via Mackie Control Extender Pro,MCU Pro is also the only software control surface that can grow with yourstudio.
The Mackie Control Universal Pro from Mackie is a 9-fader(8-channels + master) USB/MIDI controller that provides mixing, editing,automation and navigational control for any supported digital audioworkstation. Utilizing a proprietary communication protocol allows thecontroller to "talk" to various software applications withoutadditional set-up.
- The unit communicates with the computer via USB and providesconnectors for up to three pieces of external MIDI gear. For some users thisfunctionality could allow them to remove any external MIDI interfaces fromtheir systems.
- Each of the 8 channel strips includes a 100 mm, Alpstouch-sensitive motorized fader in addition to mute, solo, and record armingbuttons. Also included is a Signal LED, a Channel Select button, and a V-Potthat can be used to control panning, send levels, EQ, dynamics, and other DSPplug-in modules. The control surface also contains a full automation assignmentsection, edit buttons, Undo, Redo, and Save buttons, and a Shift Modifier thatoffers dual functionality for specific commands.
- Navigational control is provided in a tape-style transportwith Jog/Shuttle wheel, Loop In/Out points, and timeline quick jump buttons.The unit works seamlessly with all the major music software programs, andDAW-specific Lexan overlays that fit right over the master section can be usedto "personalize" the control surface.
Features:
- Expandable touch-sensitive control surface with 100mmmotorized faders
- Proprietary Mackie communication protocol for seamless musicproduction software integration
- 100 mm touch-sensitive Alps motorized faders
- Channel mute, solo, pan, send level and record arm functions
- Multi-functional rotary encoders
- Editing controls include cut/copy/paste
- Tape-style transport with RTZ/END jump buttons
- Shift modifier for dual function commands
- Full meter display with track names and parameters
- Onboard USB MIDI interface for direct connection to Mac orPC and up to three additional pieces of external MIDI gear
- Expandable via optional Mackie Control Extender Pro and C4Pro modules
1.) TOUCH-SENSITIVE FADERS- These 100mm , touch-sensitive , motorized faders are used to control the channel's levels, aux returns ,MIDI tracks and master fader levels. The eight faders move relative to the activity of the currently selected bank of on-screen faders.
2.) SELECT - This button selects the corresponding channel for channel-based editing or assignment commands
3.) MUTE - The mute button turns off the corresponding channel's output signal
4.) SOLO - Pushing a SOLO button isolates that channels output signal to the mix bus in the DAW application
5.) SIGNAL - This LED illuminates when a signal is present in the corresponding channel
6.) REC - This button arms or disables the corresponding track for recording
7.) V-POT - The V-pots serve a dual function on the MACKIE control , acting as a push-button and a rotary control
8.) Scribble Strip - This backlit LCD above the channel strips displays track names,plug-in parameters and other information depending on the channel strips current mode of operation
9.) V-POT ASSIGN- These six buttons are used to assign different functions to the V-pots.
10.) BANKS and CHANNELS - Pressing the left or right BANK button jumps over to the next adjacent eight channels on either the left or right side of the current location
11.) FUNCTION SELECT - The function of these buttons vary depending on the DAW applications being utilized.
12.) TRANSPORT - These standard transport control buttons are fairly universal in their operation: Rewind.Fast,Forward,Stop,Play and Record
13.) JOG/ SHUTTLE WHEEL - Use the button to toggle between jog and shuttle functions for the large wheel. Use the wheel for editing audio in the DAW application
14.) ZOOM AND NAVIGATION BUTTONS - These four arrow buttons and the zoom button are used to navigate around the graphic editor in the DAW application
15.) TIME DISPLAY - This display shows the time location of the project in either SMPTE or BBT format
16.) MODE LED DISPLAY - This indicates the current mode of operation for the channel strips
Rear Panel Features:
17.) USB PORT - This is the USB connection between the MCU Pro and the host computer
18.) PORT 2 (MIDI IN / OUT) - These are standard 5-pin MIDI input and output connectors
19.) PORT 3 - These are standard 5-pin MIDI input and output connectors.
20.) PORT 4 - These are standard 5-pin MIDI input and output connectors.
21.) USER SWITCH 1 and 2 - These are provided for connecting a momentary footswitch to the MCU Pro that may be used to control functions such as Play/Stop, Rec Ready,Drop In/Out etc
22.) EXTERNAL CONTROL - This can be used to connect a variable control,like a potentiometer to control functions such as Master Volume as determined by the DAW applications
23.) POWER CONNECTOR - This is where you connect the supplied external AC power supply to provide power to the unit
24.) POWER SWITCH - This switch turns the power on or off
25.) KENSINGTON LOCK - To help prevent theft, the MCU Pro and MCU XT Pro have a security slot designed to fit the popular Kensington security locks.
| Connection | USB/MIDI |
| Faders | 9 |
| Transport Controls | Yes |
| Jog/Shuttle | Yes |
| Rotary Controls | 8 |
| Numeric Keypad | No |
| Display | 40 x 2 character LED |
| Multiple Units | Yes |
| Included Software | No |
| Software Supported | ACID Pro 6 |
| System Requirements | Free computer USB port |
| Dimensions (WxDxH) | 16.5 x 16.9 x 4.7" (419 x 429 x 120mm) |
| Weight | 11.8 lbs (5.4kg) |