Console 1 Fader : Compact, very handy, not versatile

This controller works best paired with the original Console 1: focus on one track in Console 1 and balance the overall mix on faders.

Pros:

— a tiny footprint compared to other motorized fader controllers. This is MUCH smaller than the motorized Behringer

— motorized faders work well and are easy to use

— layers of control are very usable and intuitive. With a properly set-up project, you will literally have your hands on this thing at all times during mixing.

— you can control which tracks appear on your controller. If you have a group of 12 tracks that stand for one instrument, you can have it represented as one track.

Main pro: the Console 1 series encourages you to mix by ear, not based on your on-screen readings. This contributes a lot to how you progress as a producer.

Cons:

— Ableton integration is buggy. I couldn't get it transport control to work, track naming is manual.

— Initial setup on project is tedious: you have to insert the Console 1 plug-in onto every track you need mixed, and there is no easy way to do that.

— LED Level meters not bright