Mackie Control Universal MCU Pro Expandable USB/MIDI Control Surface

Mackie MCU Pro Overview The Mackie MCU Pro is a 9-fader (eight channels plus one master) USB/MIDI control surface that provides mixing, editing, automation, and navigational control for any supported digital audio workstation. It supports Mackie Control, HUI, and Logic Control modes to allow it to communicate with various software applications. Connect the MCU Pro to your computer via USB or MIDI.Each of the eight channel strips includes a touch-sensitive 100mm Alps motorized fader in addition to mute, solo, and record arming buttons. Also included is a signal LED, a channel select button, and a V-Pot that can be used to control panning, send levels, EQ, dynamics, and other DSP plug-in modules. The control surface also contains a full automation assignment section, edit buttons, undo, redo, and save buttons, and a Shift modifier that offers dual functionality for specific commands.Navigational control is provided in a tape-style transport with a jog/shuttle wheel, loop in/out points, and timeline quick jump buttons. The unit works seamlessly with most music software programs, and DAW-specific Lexan overlays that fit right over the master section can be used to personalize the control surface.The MCU Pro features a download of ProTools | First and Waveform software and The Musician's Collection plug-in package including 23 high-quality plugins with BBD Delay, Level Lite, 304E EQ, and 304C Compressor. To authorize the software, simply input the mixer's serial number on the website. Feature Highlights Expandable touch-sensitive control surface with 100mm motorized fadersProprietary Mackie communication protocol for seamless music production software integration100mm touch-sensitive Alps motorized fadersChannel mute, solo, pan, send level and record arm functionsMulti-functional rotary encodersEditing controls include cut/copy/pasteTape-style transport with RTZ/END jump buttonsShift modifier for dual-function commandsFull meter display with track names and parametersOnboard USB MIDI interface for direct connection to Mac or PC and up to three additional pieces of external MIDI gearExpandable via optional MCU XT Pro and C4 Pro modulesProfessional Production ContentContentPro Tools | First and Waveform OEM professional software and plugin packages includedThe DAW Essentials Bundle for Waveform OEM includes 16 powerful plugins like Equalizer, Compressor, Reverber8, and LimiterIncluded Software from Avid, including Pro Tools | FirstAn industry standard for decades, Pro Tools | First is easy enough for beginners yet sophisticated enough for experienced musicians. Get many of the same tools used by your favorite artists and recording studios. And now you can collaborate online with anyone, anywhere, and create at the speed of your imagination. Available for macOS and Windows operating systemsIn addition to the powerful plug-ins within Pro Tools | First, this mixer comes with the exclusive Mackie Musician Collection featuring 23 fantastic plug-ins, including:Avid 304E EQ: Add musical warmth with a treble and bass equalizer with sweepable mid controlAvid 304C Compressor: Tweak the clarity, balance, and rhythmic feel of music with this optical-modeled compressorBBD Delay: Create delay, chorus, and vibrato effects based on a classic guitar pedalBlack Op Distortion: Add rich distortion based on a classic distortion pedalBlack Shiny Wah: Achieve the famous classic tones of a respected wah wah pedalBlack Spring Reverb: Get the twang and space of a vintage amplifierC1 Chorus: Emulates a classic chorus pedalDC Distortion: Dial up a range of overdriven tones with this Avid custom distortion effectEleven Lite: Get the sound of popular guitar amps and speaker cabinetsFlanger: Create esoteric sounds with this homage to vintage and modern flangersGraphic EQ: Sculpt frequencies with easeGray Compressor: Add warmth to tracks based on a vintage Ross compressorGreen JRC Overdrive: Get the coveted sounds of a classic IC overdrive pedalIn-Tune: Keep your instruments in tune with this digital tunerOrange Phaser: Create interesting effects with this phase shifter based on a classic designRoto Speaker: Recreate the sounds of a Leslie rotary speaker cabinetSci-Fi: Add analog synth-type ring and frequency modulationStudio Reverb: Create natural-sounding reverb and ambient effectsTape Echo: Add vintage analog delay and chorus effectsTri Knob Fuzz: Get the Hendrix tone with this fuzz box based on one of the first fuzz pedalsVari-Fi: Create the effect of audio changing tape speedVibe Phaser: Add phase-shift and rotary speaker effectsWhite Boost: Boost gain without coloring toneUPC: 663961010220   Mackie MCU Pro Specs USB Port 1 x USB 1.1 Type-BMIDI I/O 3 x 5-Pin MIDI Inputs3 x 5-Pin MIDI OutputsFootswitch Input 2 x 1/4"Control Input 1 x 1/4"Faders 9Transport Controls YesJog/Shuttle YesRotary Controls 8Numeric Keypad NoDisplay 40 x 2-Character LEDs2-Digit LEDSMPTE Timecode DisplayControl Protocols Mackie ControlHUILogic Control System Requirements Available USB Port Operating Temperature 32 to 104°F / 0 to 40°C Power Requirements 7.5 VDC, 3 to 4 A via External Power Adapter (1 A, 100 to 240 VAC, 50/60 Hz) Dimensions 16.5 x 16.9 x 4.4" / 41.9 x 42.9 x 11.3 cm Weight 16.8 lb / 7.6 kg   Packaging Info Package Weight 23 lbBox Dimensions (LxWxH) 20.4 x 20.3 x 10"