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Command 8 Control Surface
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Compact, powerful controls for Pro Tools.
The DigiDesign Command 8 control surface also features a 1-IN/2-OUT (16 channels in/32 channels out) MIDI interface for integrating your MIDI-compatible gear into Pro Tools. Its Standalone MIDI controller mode enables you to use the Command 8 with your favorite third-party MIDI applications and devices - any device or application that accepts MIDI control change messages for level, panning, solo, mute, MIDI Machine Control, and other mappable parameters.
For keeping an ear or 2 on your mixes, the DigiDesign Pro Tools controller includes an onboard monitor system featuring acclaimed Focusrite audio performance and quality. It supports a main Pro Tools Input, external source (a turntable mixer or CD player, for example) and separate speaker and headphone outputs.
Along with Pro Tools TDM and LE systems, Command 8 also supports Avid products natively, including Avid Media Composer. When used with Avid products, Command 8's controls are mapped to the Automation Gain Tool for recording dynamic volume automation as well as Solo, Mute, and Snap Mode on and off. Because it connects via USB, no additional MIDI interface is required. Better yet, when used in such a way, Command 8's onboard monitor system alleviates the need for an external mixer for
speaker control.
Due to its compact size, affordability, and compatibility with both Pro Tools TDM and LE systems, Command 8 is equally well-suited for project studios and small editing suites in commercial post or music studios.
While there are several Pro Tools-compatible compact control surface options from third-party manufacturers, only Command 8 is made by Digidesign and Focusrite specifically for Pro Tools. As a result, DigiDesign Command 8 control surface provides a great deal more sophisticated control with Pro Tools software and has been tested and qualified specifically for Pro Tools.
Features
- DigiDesign Command 8 features:
- 8 touch-sensitive, motorized faders
- 8 automatable rotary encoders with LED rings
- Channels bankable in groups of 8
- Big, bright, 110-character (55 characters x 2 rows) backlit LCD
- Integrated 1-IN/2-OUT MIDI interface (16 channels in, 32 out)
- Standalone MIDI controller mode - Easy to map controls to software or devices
- Flexible Focusrite onboard monitoring section
- Works natively with the Avid family of products' Automation Gain Tool
- Simple USB connection to your PC or Mac
- Supports both Pro Tools TDM and LE systems (independently)
- Compact size - Perfect for space-challenged professional and project studios
- May be used in conjunction with ProControl, Control 24, or Digi 002
Pick up a Command 8 today and start giving your mixes a hand or two.
- Free Standard Ground shipping (48 contiguous states, some overweight and Used/Vintage items excluded).
- Orders placed before 3 p.m. ET usually ship the same business day.
Every guitar or bass you purchase from Musician's Friend (electric or acoustic, New or Open Box) includes two years of protection from manufacturer defects.
Our Gear Advisers are available to guide you through your entire shopping experience. Call or Chat for expert advice and to hear the latest deals.