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Description

The Digidesign Pro Control is not just a piece of equipment; it's the heart of your studio, designed to seamlessly integrate with Pro Tools for a comprehensive mixing experience. While it embodies the form of a classic console, its digital capabilities unlock a new realm of control over your music projects. At its core, the Pro Control features the revolutionary DigiFader Technology, providing exceptionally smooth, touch-sensitive motorized faders that elevate your tactile interaction with music production.

Customizable and modular, this system grows with you—add Fader Packs to expand your setup by eight channels at a time, or enhance your capabilities with an Edit Pack for surround sound mixing. The Channel Matrix is another hallmark, offering intuitive navigation with support for up to 128 channel strips, making it a breeze to manage complex sessions.

With Ethernet connectivity ensuring fast and reliable integration with Pro Tools TDM systems, the Pro Control is your gateway to high-level studio operations. Its comprehensive control room monitoring and talkback section, coupled with dedicated editing and transport controls, put you in command of every detail. Whether you're fine-tuning EQ settings or navigating through plug-in parameters, Pro Control offers precision and flexibility at your fingertips.

Key Features:

  • Patented DigiFader 100mm touch-sensitive motorized faders
  • Tactile access to all Pro Tools editing, mixing, and automation parameters
  • Surround mixing and editing capabilities with optional Edit Pack
  • Expandable via Fader Expansion Packs to 48 channel strips
  • Unique "Channel Matrix" for fast, intuitive system query and navigation
  • High-resolution LED displays provide critical system feedback at a glance
  • Large, illuminated Solo and Mute buttons
  • Illuminated channel Select buttons for I/O assignment, automation, grouping, and other channel-specific edit functions
  • Dedicated, illuminated switches for EQ and Dynamics editing/bypass control, insert assignment/bypass, and record ready states
  • Connects to Pro Tools TDM systems via high-speed 10Base-T Ethernet
  • Cross-platform support for Mac OS and Windows systems
  • Optional DigiSnake Kit for easy, organized connectivity
Neil Hester - Tech

Neil Hester - Tech

Digidesign Pro Control Surfaces for Pro Tools DVD 2001

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Digidesign Pro Control Surfaces for Pro Tools DVD 2001

Neil Hester - Tech

Neil Hester - Tech

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Owner Insights

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Software and compatibility

  • Neyrinck's V-Control Pro tool can help integrate the Pro Control with newer Pro Tools versions using MIDI mapping.

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  • Pro Tools 10.3.0 and Pro Tools 10HD users may encounter compatibility issues that require troubleshooting beyond simple software updates.

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Setup and maintenance

  • Ethernet cable is essential for connecting Pro Control; MIDI setup can be complex but enhances workflow.

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  • Cleaning internal components with contact cleaner and performing a hard reset can resolve power and functionality issues with the Pro Control.

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Features and functionality

  • Users find Pro Control enhances workflow via hands-on controls for faders, panning, and automation.

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Use cases and applications

  • Despite dated hardware, Pro Control is valued for hands-on control in mixing, especially for automation and fader adjustments.

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Value and pricing

  • Resale value of Pro Control has improved due to compatibility with various DAWs via MIDI mapping.

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User experience

  • Initial power-up may not display meter board activity; toggling the power switch can sometimes resolve this startup issue.

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Digidesign ProControl DAW controller

Digidesign ProControl is a DAW controller

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See how Kevin Parker uses Digidesign Pro Control

Kevin Parker

Singer, Guitarist

Tame Impala

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Verified via YouTube

in this video kevin is using the digidesign pro tools controller in 1:24.

See how Pharrell Williams uses Digidesign Pro Control

Pharrell Williams

Singer, Rapper

The Neptunes

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Verified via Photo

"Three studios hold four Pro Tools rigs; the Amek G2520 console, one of seven prototypes made, is still in Studio A, with Digidesign Pro Controls in Studios B and C." - via Sound On Sound interview with Pharrell's engineer Andrew Coleman

See how Moby uses Digidesign Pro Control

Moby

Music Producer

Hanzel und Gretyl

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Verified via YouTube

In this YouTube video at 3:03, moby can be seen using Digidesign Pro Control. Moby was using this item to record their song: “Song We Made Together in 30 Minutes”, in 2002-2003 for B-Sides DVD of 18.

See how Stewart Copeland uses Digidesign Pro Control

Stewart Copeland

Singer, Guitarist

The Police

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Verified via KeyboardMag

This article states that Stewart Copeland uses a DigiDesign ProControl.

See how Mark Ronson uses Digidesign Pro Control

Mark Ronson

Guitarist, Music Producer

Silk City

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Verified via Marksouthern

"In my main room I'm using a Mac Pro running Mac OS 10.6.7 with Pro Tools HD and a Pro Control desk."

See how Simon Phillips uses Digidesign Pro Control

Simon Phillips

Drummer, Composer

Judas Priest

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Verified via Soundonsound

In a feature by Sound On Sound, Simon Phillips is noted for using the Digidesign Pro Control, a DAW controller, in his studio setup.

See how Jerry Harrison uses Digidesign Pro Control

Jerry Harrison

Singer, Guitarist

Talking Heads

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Verified via EMusician

This article states that Jerry's studio includes "Digidesign Pro Control Console with Edit Pack and 16 faders."

See how David Newman uses Digidesign Pro Control

David Newman

Composer

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Verified via Soundonsound

Both the composition and mixing rooms at David's studio are equipped with surround monitoring systems. The mix room is again based around a big Pro Tools system, but this time controlled from a large Pro Control work surface. The removable drives from the mobile system can be slotted in here, whereupon the orchestral recordings plus the synth tracks (saved as audio tracks) can be mixed into five-channel surround plus any discrete tracks that may be needed for break-outs. The recording system can output up to 64 discrete tracks at once.

See how Hilary Duff uses Digidesign Pro Control

Hilary Duff

Singer

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Verified via YouTube

In the "Hilary Duff - Making of Metamorphosis Album (HD)" video by PLANET BEXIA NETWORK, Hilary Duff can be seen using the Digidesign Pro Control at the 0:37 mark. This video is © 2003 Hollywood Records Inc.

See how Red Spyda uses Digidesign Pro Control

Red Spyda

Keyboardist, Music Producer

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Verified via Mixonline

"GC Pro, the professional audio division of Guitar Center Inc., recently sold hip-hop producer Red Spyda a SSL AWS 900 console and Digidesign® Pro Tools®|HD3 workstation at its Manhattan location."

Album Usage

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Genre Usage

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