I use one of these with the 8-channel expander with Cubase. I've mixed complete CD's using it and, once you get used to the workflow, it becomes fairly intuitive to use.

- Geoff

good to hear - thanks

I used one of these with Digital Performer for a while,
and it worked well, although there was an occasional
hiccup with the protocol and things would jump between
points, but that was not the units fault.
In the end I found it faster just to use the mouse,
although that is not for everybody.

Hi, I was in the search last year on controlers. Although the mackie is ok, I did opt for the Euphonix MC control and mix units. They are just well implemented, more recent and well supported driver wise.
My 2 cents,
Marc

I have used the mackie controlers flawlessly with a variety of DAW's Sonar, Logic, Pro Tools it is a great product for the money and integrates well all DAW's i have used. I had the Mackie control universal and went to the newest version, it uses usb midi control so you dont need a midi interface to use it. Great product, great price and very expandable. In my world it has been the standard for many years. Hope that helps.
G

This is an interesting post at an interesting time.

I am currently trying to decide between a Mackie Universal Control, or going for the Presonus StudioLive 16.4.2.

One the one I get motorized faders and control for my 'in the box' mix, and on the other I get a 16in/16out firewire interface integrated into the digital mixer so that I can do a manual mix on the mixer. (albeit without motorized faders).

I am really stuck and don't know which way is best.

i'm in protools land - played with a Command 8 - 5 minutes later my 24 faders, by way of MCU and 2 extenders, hit ebay - the command 8 is incredible (for anyone on PT!! moved up to a pthd2 8.1.1 system - it's a deam )