Functionality
All functionality as described in the Manual
+ Output Button switches the fader to control stereo out channel strip
+ Additional Controller Mode, fader can control any parameter, currently set to smart control 1. To access Controller Mode, first press the Output Button and then press the Bank Button
My FaderPort Setup
1. I bought the FaderPort a couple of weeks ago and updated to the 'latest' Firmware 1.3.8 http://support.presonus.com/hc/en-us/articles/210040083-FaderPort-1-3-8-firmware-Motorized-Fader-Solution (See post 13 below for more info)
2. I added the FaderPort 64bit Bundle to LPX and LP9.1.8 (attached below, as it is no longer available at the Presonus site)
3. See my signature for my computer and software details.
How to Try
****If you haven't had experience with logic control surface preferences files read this post
http://www.logicprohelp.com/forum/viewtopic.php?p=397816 ****
1. Make sure you have quit LPX then save a copy of your existing User/Library/Preferences/com.apple.logic.pro.cs file.
2. Download the attached com.apple.logic.pro.cs file and copy into the User/Library/Preferences directory.
3. I suggest you create a new song add 24 tracks and test the functionality before using it on existing songs.
4. If something goes wrong quit Logic and put your original com.apple.logic.pro.cs back in User/Library/Preferences.
5. Let us know if it works on your set-up.
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Presonus FaderPort and Logic Pro X: How to Setup for 100% Functionality
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Re: Finally got Presonus FaderPort Working with LPX!
Great! Thank you for sharing this file. I am moving it to our file sharing section.
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Re: Finally got Presonus FaderPort Working with LPX!
I returned mine cause I couldn't get that piece of crap to work.. maybe this "bundle" tip is relatively new.
lol
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Re: Finally got Presonus FaderPort Working with LPX!
The two solutions Presonus provide, HUI or the 64bit bundle, are both badly broken, LPX support is obviously not high on their list of priorities and Presonus tech support wasn't very helpful.
However, the hardware is well built and exactly what I wanted, so I spent hours of trial and error to get it working and I am happy to share it with others.
However, the hardware is well built and exactly what I wanted, so I spent hours of trial and error to get it working and I am happy to share it with others.
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Re: Finally got Presonus FaderPort Working with LPX!
Hi
I can report all is working great with you pref file.
Thank you for this.
Krzysztof
I can report all is working great with you pref file.
Thank you for this.
Krzysztof
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Re: Finally got Presonus FaderPort Working with LPX!
I have added a couple of useful Key commands to the controller mode.
Controller Mode (Output Button then Bank Button)
Mute Button - shows smart controls
Solo Button - shows Automation Preferences (useful for setting the Automation Quick Access Control
Rec Button - toggles Automation Quick Access Control
Update Apple have fixed this bug in 10.3
broken in 10.3.1 
and fixed in 10.3.2 
, broken in 10.4 and fixed in 10.4.1
Note there appears to be a bug in Logic's control surface feedback for the "Show/Hide Smart Controls" key command, the feedback is correct when you enter controller mode (light on if Smart Controls are visible and light off if smart controls are hidden) but when you use the button show or hide the smart controls the feedback is incorrect (i.e. light is on when the Smart controls are hidden and off when they are visible).
Controller Mode (Output Button then Bank Button)
Mute Button - shows smart controls
Solo Button - shows Automation Preferences (useful for setting the Automation Quick Access Control
Rec Button - toggles Automation Quick Access Control
Update Apple have fixed this bug in 10.3
broken in 10.3.1 and fixed in 10.3.2 , broken in 10.4 and fixed in 10.4.1 Note there appears to be a bug in Logic's control surface feedback for the "Show/Hide Smart Controls" key command, the feedback is correct when you enter controller mode (light on if Smart Controls are visible and light off if smart controls are hidden) but when you use the button show or hide the smart controls the feedback is incorrect (i.e. light is on when the Smart controls are hidden and off when they are visible).
Last edited by scottkrk on Thu Mar 01, 2018 8:48 pm, edited 5 times in total.
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Re: Finally got Presonus FaderPort Working with LPX!
Fantastic!!! A valuable thread with instructions and links - perfect. This worked and the Faderport is working completely as it should.
Thank You!:- )
Thank You!:- )
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Re: Finally got Presonus FaderPort Working with LPX!
This is fantastic. Thank you so much for the effort you put into this. My new Faderport works perfectly with LPX now.
Tip for new users: Make sure you use a somewhat older computer with a USB2.0 port to update the firmware on the Faderport. I can confirm that updating does not work on a macBookPro with USB3.0 ports. After updating the firmware, the faderport works great on a USB3.0 port directly on my MacBookPro. It does not seem to work well via my USB hub.
Again, thank you!
Tip for new users: Make sure you use a somewhat older computer with a USB2.0 port to update the firmware on the Faderport. I can confirm that updating does not work on a macBookPro with USB3.0 ports. After updating the firmware, the faderport works great on a USB3.0 port directly on my MacBookPro. It does not seem to work well via my USB hub.
Again, thank you!
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Re: Presonus FaderPort and Logic Pro X: How to Setup for 100% Functionality
OMFG! What a PITA this unit has been. had it 24hrs and have spent at least 6 of them trying to get it working to a usable state.
Tried everything but couldn't get the fader working.
Did the firmware update, grabbed you cs file (thanks by the way)
Until I INSERTED A USB2 HUB BETWEEN THE FADERPORT AND THE MBP USB3 PORT.
https://youtu.be/1QeSbZ2DDUY
Thanks
It's been a long road and I was on the verge of taking it back for a refund.
Now it's almost fantastic.
Tried everything but couldn't get the fader working.
Did the firmware update, grabbed you cs file (thanks by the way)
Until I INSERTED A USB2 HUB BETWEEN THE FADERPORT AND THE MBP USB3 PORT.
https://youtu.be/1QeSbZ2DDUY
Thanks
It's been a long road and I was on the verge of taking it back for a refund.
Now it's almost fantastic.
Re: Presonus FaderPort and Logic Pro X: How to Setup for 100% Functionality
works great, thank you !!!
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Re: Presonus FaderPort and Logic Pro X: How to Setup for 100% Functionality
FYI the firmware in the Faderport hasn't been updated since 2011, so you probably don't need to go through the hassle of updating the firmware, see this link.
http://support.presonus.com/hc/en-us/articles/218075743-Where-can-I-find-the-update-for-my-FaderPort-
http://support.presonus.com/hc/en-us/articles/218075743-Where-can-I-find-the-update-for-my-FaderPort-
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Re: Presonus FaderPort and Logic Pro X: How to Setup for 100% Functionality
Works really well on my first attempt! Thanks so much for posting!
I'll update if anything changes.
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I'll update if anything changes.
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Re: Presonus FaderPort and Logic Pro X: How to Setup for 100% Functionality
Thought it was too good to be true.....
When using Latch to append automation the Faderport does not send the signal to Logic that I am still holding the fader. So I get the "jump back and forth like crazy" thing.
Anyone else have this problem?
When using Latch to append automation the Faderport does not send the signal to Logic that I am still holding the fader. So I get the "jump back and forth like crazy" thing.
Anyone else have this problem?
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Re: Presonus FaderPort and Logic Pro X: How to Setup for 100% Functionality
asinla wrote:Thought it was too good to be true.....
When using Latch to append automation the Faderport does not send the signal to Logic that I am still holding the fader. So I get the "jump back and forth like crazy" thing.
Anyone else have this problem?
Sounds like you are in Touch Mode, what mode is indicated in LPX?
Choose automation modes
Automation modes determine how automation tracks are treated. Automation is either being read or being written. You can independently set the automation mode for each track. You can also trim automation values and record relative automation data.
- Read: Plays back all automation that exists on the track. If volume data exists, for example, the Volume fader will move during playback, following the prerecorded automation on the track. You can’t change the value of the chosen automation parameter by moving controls when in Read mode.
- Touch: Plays back automation in the same way as Read mode. You can modify the value of the chosen automation parameter by moving controls in Touch mode. After the fader or knob is released, the parameter follows existing automation on the track.
- Latch: Works like Touch mode, but after the fader or knob is released, the new parameter value replaces existing automation on the track.
- Write: Erases existing automation on the track as the playhead passes over it. Records the new control movement or deletes the existing data if you do nothing.
- Trim: Offsets the value of the existing automation (Volume, Pan, Send levels) by adjusting it up or down by the amount you move the fader or control. Works in combination with Touch and Latch automation modes.
- Relative: Adds a secondary automation curve that offsets the existing primary curve for the selected parameter (Volume, Pan, Send levels). Both the primary and secondary curves are visible, and can be edited. Works in combination with Touch, Latch, and Write automation modes.
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Re: Presonus FaderPort and Logic Pro X: How to Setup for 100% Functionality
Thanks scottkrk. Happens in Touch and Latch. I've been using Logic for over 20 years...since it was Notator Logic on the Atari. I'm pretty aware of the automation modes.
I think it's a Faderport issue. After some reading it seems that others have the same problem.
I think it's a Faderport issue. After some reading it seems that others have the same problem.
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Re: Presonus FaderPort and Logic Pro X: How to Setup for 100% Functionality
Hi Asinla, it is difficulty to tell the experience level of users on the forum., I thought "jump back and forth like crazy" could be a description of an inexperienced user, who was expecting Latch/Write behaviour but was inadvertently in Touch mode.
Personally, I can report Touch and Latch work as described above on my setup, you might want to use Midi Monitor to see what your Faderport is sending to Logic
My Faderport is sending aftertouch when my finger is put on the fader or removed:
21:00:26.943 From FaderPort Aftertouch 1 G8 1
21:00:27.558 From FaderPort Aftertouch 1 G8 0
And control data for when the fader is moved:
21:09:54.915 From FaderPort Control 1 Bank Select (fine) 48
21:09:54.959 From FaderPort Control 1 Bank Select 2
21:09:54.959 From FaderPort Control 1 Bank Select (fine) 64
21:09:54.974 From FaderPort Control 1 Bank Select 2
21:09:54.974 From FaderPort Control 1 Bank Select (fine) 48
Good luck with your trouble shooting.
Personally, I can report Touch and Latch work as described above on my setup, you might want to use Midi Monitor to see what your Faderport is sending to Logic
My Faderport is sending aftertouch when my finger is put on the fader or removed:
21:00:26.943 From FaderPort Aftertouch 1 G8 1
21:00:27.558 From FaderPort Aftertouch 1 G8 0
And control data for when the fader is moved:
21:09:54.915 From FaderPort Control 1 Bank Select (fine) 48
21:09:54.959 From FaderPort Control 1 Bank Select 2
21:09:54.959 From FaderPort Control 1 Bank Select (fine) 64
21:09:54.974 From FaderPort Control 1 Bank Select 2
21:09:54.974 From FaderPort Control 1 Bank Select (fine) 48
Good luck with your trouble shooting.
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Re: Presonus FaderPort and Logic Pro X: How to Setup for 100% Functionality
Thanks scottkrk.
In between work today I'll insert the midi monitor and see what's going on. It works so well otherwise! Just seems to not send data while i am still touching the fader.
Your prefs were invaluable when i set it up so thanks very much again for that!
I'll keep you posted.
In between work today I'll insert the midi monitor and see what's going on. It works so well otherwise! Just seems to not send data while i am still touching the fader.
Your prefs were invaluable when i set it up so thanks very much again for that!
I'll keep you posted.
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Re: Presonus FaderPort and Logic Pro X: How to Setup for 100% Functionality
Hey scottkrk...
Can you confirm the following if you have a moment please?
1. Write automation in Latch mode. Volume automation is fine.
2. Keep the channel in Latch mode and try overwrite the automation you have just created. Try moving the fader then keeping it still BUT keeping your finger still on it.
Does this overwrite the old automation when you stop moving the fader yet keep your finger on it?
That's the big problem I'm having. Not the initial automation creating but the overwriting of previous data.
Thanks so much!
-A
Can you confirm the following if you have a moment please?
1. Write automation in Latch mode. Volume automation is fine.
2. Keep the channel in Latch mode and try overwrite the automation you have just created. Try moving the fader then keeping it still BUT keeping your finger still on it.
Does this overwrite the old automation when you stop moving the fader yet keep your finger on it?
That's the big problem I'm having. Not the initial automation creating but the overwriting of previous data.
Thanks so much!
-A
OSX 10.14.6, Logic X 10.5.1 , 3,33 GHz Twelve Core, 64GB RAM, Lynx AESe
Re: Presonus FaderPort and Logic Pro X: How to Setup for 100% Functionality
My faderport is in for warranty repair, I had a hardware fault with the pan encoder sending random data and want to get it fixed before the warranty runs out, so I can't help until it get it back.
My thought would be to use midi monitor and see what the faderport is sending to logic. If it sending aftertouch as described above it is doing what it should.
Please note midi monitor also lets you see what logic is sending to the faderport.
Might also be useful to ask the question in the main forum, more people will see it and can comment with their experience.
My thought would be to use midi monitor and see what the faderport is sending to logic. If it sending aftertouch as described above it is doing what it should.
Please note midi monitor also lets you see what logic is sending to the faderport.
Might also be useful to ask the question in the main forum, more people will see it and can comment with their experience.
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Re: Presonus FaderPort and Logic Pro X: How to Setup for 100% Functionality
Great, thanks scottkrk.
I'll give it a go.
I'll give it a go.
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