What smaller(er) control surface for PT19?

[BScout]

Originally Posted by Eric Lambert

Just make sure it's the updated black version and not the original silver iterations -- those no longer work with modern versions of ProTools (forced retirement by Avid).

Silver ones work fine. They are officially EOL but they have never lost support by the software and firmware. Internally they are the same as the black models so they'll stop working only when they kill off the Artist Mix (black).

[Darryl Ramm]

Originally Posted by Bob Olhsson

I have an early silver one. It took the latest firmware and works perfectly with PT 2019.5!

Jeez Avid should do a Bob Olhsson signature edition S3.

[Eric Lambert]

I gave my silver Control one attempt to accept the latest firmware but it didn't take. I'll try again. Fingers crossed.

[JCBigler]

Why not an Artists Mix? You can find used ones for $400-$600 these days and they work great with Protools with all the features (except a transport).

[Kirby B.]

Using a Digi 002 rack w Windows. Still works, but I wouldn't buy that or an 003 now.

[Ed Douglas]

I heard rumours that some new hardware smaller that an S3 are in the works.... fingers crossed🤞🏼🤞🏼. I might actually buy some hardware from Avid if true. 👍🏼

[Funk-O-Meter]

The 003 didn't work out. I got Mojave to recognize it but PT 2019 just won't play well with it. Very unstable. Soon as I touch the scrub wheel the whole machine freezes.

I have a vivid disdain for Presonus gear in a professional environment due to several traumatic incidents from my past. I won't go into that, but I'm really interested in your review of the 16 channel Fader Port.

Love the site and the Podcast BTW MIKE THORNTON! I never miss an episode!