Is Mackie Universal Control pro ok? or another?

[Kerochan]

Hi all
New here, just bought Pro Tools 12

I want the most simple DAW controller to use, I have heard the Mackie Universal Pro is the most stable, and simple.

Any pointers appreciated?

[Darryl Ramm]

Just be aware it only works with Pro Tools in HUI mode only. Avid wants to tell folks it does not care much about HUI, and wants to push its EUCON protocol. So you get less features and fader resolution than EUCON or MCU, and worse case maybe HUI stops working in Pro Tools in future, but it's hard to believe that even Avid would be that stupid.

But for HUI and for MCU with other DAWs these are simple and work well. It largely all depends on what you want. Personally I would rather have this than put up with the bugginess of Avid Artist series stuff. Want to spend more and want more features, the S3 does look nicer...

[JuanPC]

http://www.avid.com/products/pro-tools-control
http://www.avid.com/products/pro-tools-dock

http://www.avid.com/products/artist-control
http://www.avid.com/products/artist-mix
http://www.avid.com/products/artist-transport

http://www.avid.com/products/pro-tools-s3
http://www.avid.com/products/pro-tools-s6

http://www.avid.com/products/c24

[Panacci]

I use it all the time. Works great here. I am PT 12. Have had it for awhile.

[Darryl Ramm]

Originally Posted by JuanPC

http://www.avid.com/products/pro-tools-control
http://www.avid.com/products/pro-tools-dock

http://www.avid.com/products/artist-control
http://www.avid.com/products/artist-mix
http://www.avid.com/products/artist-transport

http://www.avid.com/products/pro-tools-s3
http://www.avid.com/products/pro-tools-s6

http://www.avid.com/products/c24

http://beprepared.com/blog/8837/firs...en-deprivation

[Darryl Ramm]

BTW if you are really after a HUI/MCU surface, and not a EUCON one, the next step up I can think of is the SSL Nucleus. http://www2.solidstatelogic.com/stud...leus#&panel1-1

[albee1952]

Is anyone having luck with the Behringer X-Touch??

[Kerochan]

Originally Posted by Darryl Ramm

Just be aware it only works with Pro Tools in HUI mode only. Avid wants to tell folks it does not care much about HUI, and wants to push its EUCON protocol. So you get less features and fader resolution than EUCON or MCU, and worse case maybe HUI stops working in Pro Tools in future, but it's hard to believe that even Avid would be that stupid.

But for HUI and for MCU with other DAWs these are simple and work well. It largely all depends on what you want. Personally I would rather have this than put up with the bugginess of Avid Artist series stuff. Want to spend more and want more features, the S3 does look nicer...

Thanks Darryl
I understand that. I like the S3, and SSL Nucleus, but too pricey!

[Kerochan]

Originally Posted by Panacci

I use it all the time. Works great here. I am PT 12. Have had it for awhile.

God to know Panacci
Thank you
Do I need to install any drivers or anything?

[Panacci]

HUI should be there . You need to make sure the Mackie is in HUI mode.