patm300e
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Alpha track or FaderPort?
I am considering buying single channel control strip. I have Sonar Platinum. I know the alpha track is no longer made, but like the led track indicator...
Opinions?
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Ripwolf
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Re: Alpha track or FaderPort?
2016/06/12 11:29:00
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I can't speak for the Alpha Track but I've had the Faderport for a while now and it works nicely. I even plugged it into one of the usb busses on the X-touch and use it as a kind of break out controller since my desktop is L shaped.
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BobF
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Re: Alpha track or FaderPort?
2016/06/12 12:43:53
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I've never used an AT ... I've had a FaderPort for a while an really like it. Make sure you set it up with AZ Controller
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Re: Alpha track or FaderPort?
2016/06/12 13:39:38
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BobF
Make sure you set it up with AZ Controller
What he said!
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Re: Alpha track or FaderPort?
2016/06/12 13:44:22
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Another vote for Faderport.
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Re: Alpha track or FaderPort?
2016/06/12 14:55:07
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If you can find a great deal on one, the Roland V-Studio 100 is hard to beat. Along with the DAW controller functions, it has a full-fledged audio interface with Roland's Capture series technology. And since it was made by Roland (when they owned CW) it uses ACT for tight integration with Sonar. No longer in production, but no worries, has Win 10 support! Here's a pic: http://www.musicgoroundvirginiabeach.com/p/496293/used-roland-sonar-v-studio-100-recording-equipment That's a decent price if you're also in the market for an audio interface. Otherwise, if you're not in a hurry, it's bound to show up again somewhere at a cheaper price. I snagged one a couple of weeks ago in mint condition for $100!
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Re: Alpha track or FaderPort?
2016/06/12 21:12:28
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I have an alpha track. I rarely plug it in. I do use the touch screen.
StudioCat > I use Windows 10 and Sonar Platinum. I have a touch screen. I make some videos. This one shows how to do a physical loopback on the RME UCX to get many more equalizer nodes.
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Re: Alpha track or FaderPort?
2016/06/13 09:41:55
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Re: Alpha track or FaderPort?
2016/06/13 10:54:09
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PilotGav
BobF
Make sure you set it up with AZ Controller
What he said!
Never did that, but my FaderPort works perfectly in SONAR Platinum, Reaper 5.x, Studio One Pro 3.x and Mixbus 3.
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patm300e
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Re: Alpha track or FaderPort?
2016/06/13 11:58:09
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Wow, did not know there were that many users of Fader Port. Transport controls work as designed? And Automation? I would primarily use it for automation writes (especially volume). But if the transport controls work, the space bar of my keyboard would get a lot less use!
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KingsMix
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Re: Alpha track or FaderPort?
2016/06/13 12:35:13
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patm300e
Wow, did not know there were that many users of Fader Port. Transport controls work as designed? And Automation? I would primarily use it for automation writes (especially volume). But if the transport controls work, the space bar of my keyboard would get a lot less use!
Yes and Yes to your two questions.
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BobF
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Re: Alpha track or FaderPort?
2016/06/13 12:37:45
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patm300e
Wow, did not know there were that many users of Fader Port. Transport controls work as designed? And Automation? I would primarily use it for automation writes (especially volume). But if the transport controls work, the space bar of my keyboard would get a lot less use!
Yes and Yes to your two questions.
... and soooooo much more!!
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patm300e
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Re: Alpha track or FaderPort?
2016/06/14 07:05:43
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BobF
KingsMix
patm300e
Wow, did not know there were that many users of Fader Port. Transport controls work as designed? And Automation? I would primarily use it for automation writes (especially volume). But if the transport controls work, the space bar of my keyboard would get a lot less use!
Yes and Yes to your two questions.
... and soooooo much more!!
I guess it is time to save my pennies!
SPLAT on a Home built i3 16 GB RAM 64-bit Windows 10 Home Premium 120GB SSD (OS) 2TB Data Drive. Behringer XR-18 USB 2.0 Interface. FaderPort control.
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patm300e
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Re: Alpha track or FaderPort?
2016/06/28 11:02:00
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Well, saved my pennies and got a refurbished one...
I have written a volume automation with it. I can see the fader move in the software when I move the physical fader. Same with Pan. Transport works OK. I haven't tried punching in or recording.
The only thing (so far) I can't seem to get to work is the motorized fader.
Is there some kind of magic you have to do to get that to work?
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BobF
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Re: Alpha track or FaderPort?
2016/06/28 12:27:42
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Ripwolf
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Re: Alpha track or FaderPort?
2016/06/28 14:40:22
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Make sure you have enabled key aftertouch and channel aftertouch in preferences. The power supply also needs to be connected for the motorized fader to work. I would also close and re-open Sonar after you edit the preferences.
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Re: Alpha track or FaderPort?
2016/06/28 15:12:57
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Not sure if anyone pointed this out, but the motorized fader won't work off port power, it's gotta have the wallwart plugged in.
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patm300e
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Re: Alpha track or FaderPort?
2016/06/29 06:59:09
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BobF
Maybe it's firmware, considering you have a refurb
First thing I did was update Firmware...I will check, but it said it was successful. Wall wart is indeed plugged in. I will try another outlet though.
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