Mackie Control C4 Pro

Mackie Control C4 Pro

Logic Pro, Reason, SONARTracktion users are blessed with an abundance of fantastic virtual instrumentsplug-ins. But as these plug-in effectsinstruments become more powerfulcomplex, utilizing them to their fullest with a mousekeyboard alone can be frustratingtime consuming. And cheap, one-size-fits-all controllers have their own set of problems—like sub-par components, painful MIDI mapping,little if any visual feedback.

To truly tweak those sounds, you need premium hardware knobs... lots of them. Not to mention multiple LCDs to let you know exactly what you´re tweaking as you tweak it. And you certainly don’t want messy MIDI mapping to trip you up. That´s why we developed the Mackie Control C4 Pro: the ultimate plug-in controller that tightly integrates with Logic Pro, Logic Express, Reason, SONARTracktion.

Main Features

• Proprietary Mackie communication protocol for seamless music production software integration
• Perfectly integrates with Logic, Reason, Sonar, Tracktionmore
• Provides real-time, hands-on control of plug-in effectsvirtual instruments
• Intuitive control of multiple plug-ins at once — up to 32 parameters simultaneously
• 32 V-Pot rotary encoders with integrated push-buttons
• 4 huge backlit LCDs for immediate visual feedback of plug-in parameters / settings
• LED rings around every V-Pot display exact knob positions
• Provides the most detailed visual feedback of any rotary control surface available
• Standalone useintegrated with Mackie Control Universal Pro / Extender Pro system
• Includes C4 Commander Pro software for control of external MIDI-enabled hardware effects, instrumentsother devices

V-POTS: MORE THAN YOUR AVERAGE KNOBS

With its 32 V-Potsfour giant virtual "scribble strip" displays, the Mackie Control C4 Pro can simultaneously accessdisplay up to 32 plug-in parameters without switching banks. The 32 push-button V-Pots are arranged in groups of eight directly below the four 55x2 backlit LCD displays,surrounded by LED rings that display current knob positions. So you can actually see, in plain English, the software functions you are modifying. Function buttons beneath the displaysknobs allow you to the arrangement of software parameters exactly how they show up on screen. This lets you set up the C4 Pro to tweak your software precisely the way you want—both on screenon the control surface itself. This level of tight software/hardware integrationfeedback simply isn´t available on any other control surface, at any price.

READY FOR LOGIC 7 RIGHT OUT OF THE BOX

With full built-in Logic Pro 7Logic Express 7 support, the Mackie Control C4 Pro can displaycontrol multi-channel parametersact as a "quick fix" tool for faderpan settings across 32 channels. In Channel Strip mode, the C4 Pro gives detailed inputfeedback on a single channel´s parameters, including EQ, plug-ins, sends, pan, output , track mode,surround diversity, to name just a few. Channel Strip mode also allows the entire control surface to be dedicated to all available parameters of plug-insvirtual instruments, giving Logic Pro users superb controlvisual feedback.

COMPLETE COMMAND OF REASON

Leave it to the Propellerheads to take control to this extreme—each instrument in Reason has a corresponding C4 Pro configuration dialed in, so you can easily learn the lay of the landget right down to tweaking. Use C4 Pro to adjust effects parameters, control sequencerstake full command of mixers. Quickly switch between patches,turn effects onoff with the touch of a button. And with the Reason Lexan overlay, you’ll always know what’s what.

LORD POWER OVER EXTERNAL MIDI GEAR, TOO

The C4 ProMackie’s free C4 Commander Pro software are the ultimate combination for control of all your external MIDI instruments / effects. C4 Commander ProC4 Pro bring rotary command to your newvintage MIDI hardware—opening up control possibilities once buried in layers of hard to navigate menus. Finally, keyboardists can adjust all the parameters of their favorite synthssound modules, guitarists can tweak their guitar processors,audio engineers can unleash the power of their rackmount reverbs, delaysMIDI modules, without ever leaving the mixing "sweet spot." Read more…

PLAYS WELL WITH OTHERS

The Mackie Control C4 Pro can greatly speed up your production environment,can be used independently as a stand-alone module,in concert with Mackie Control Universal ProMackie Control Extender Pro.

WHO NEEDS A MACKIE CONTROL C4 Pro?

• Professional RecordingMixing
• Post For Film / Video
• Television Broadcast Production
• Radio Broadcast Production
• DAW ProjectHome Studios
• MIDI Sequencing / Scoring
• Broadway productions
• Sound Design