[kennyviper2]

Thanks!

How do the faders work with pro tools if they aren't automated? For instance if I use channel 1 fader to increase the level on the control surface, will it increase on the DAW? Does the control surface suggested work with pro tools?

Originally Posted by VRW

Just as a suggestion...

https://www.apple.com/shop/product/F...retina-display
...for example...whatever...just make sure you get an i7 Quad processor and 16GB Ram at the least...

or search for another one...
https://www.apple.com/shop/browse/ho...macbook_pro/15

Audiointerface...
https://www.sweetwater.com/store/det...scarlett-18i20

External drive... put such a one
https://www.amazon.com/Samsung-Inch-...ng+860+evo+1tb
into such an enclosure
https://www.amazon.com/Sabrent-Tool-...rive+enclosure
...most affordable yet very fast and current solution...

Studio monitors...
https://www.sweetwater.com/store/det...studio-monitor
or a little bit bigger...
https://www.sweetwater.com/store/det...studio-monitor
...Big Bang for the buck...

I would recommend you a second, external monitor display...it makes life a lot easier......
https://www.amazon.com/ASUS-VE278Q-1...t+HDMI+DVI+VGA

Snake from the recording room to the control room...
https://www.sweetwater.com/store/det...-snake-50-foot

You know, as all the others have told you already, you not necessarily need a control surface/physical mixer anymore to record stuff into Pro Tools.
You can just connect your mics to your audiointerface directly and manage it all by your Focusrite software and your internal Pro Tools mixer.

Anyway. If you really want a physical mixing/recording desk, this one might be an affordable option...
https://www.sweetwater.com/store/det...e-with-effects
...it even does work as an audio interface, so you not necessarily would need the Focusrite in this configuration...

You see, there're a bunch of options.
I hope you will find the solution which will meet your needs perfectly finally.

The best of success to you,

VRW