Avid presents the Avid S1, a Eucon-based DAW controller for Avid Pro Toos / Pro Tools Ultimate and Media Composer, which can be optimally combined with an iPad. It offers a total of eight channel strips with motorized, touch-sensitive 100mm faders for convenient mixing, eight likewise touch-sensitive pressure drenes as well as eight high-resolution OLED displays and status LEDs. In addition, there are numerous soft keys and dedicated switches to shift the focus from the screen to the convenient and more efficient control console. Furthermore, up to four S1 controllers plus Pro Tools Dock can be cascaded to expand your setup at any time - perfect for any size studio.
Naturally the Avid S1 DAW Controller also provides native support for third-party audio and video applications such as Apple Logic Pro, Steinberg Cubase and Nuendo, Adobe Premiere, Magix, Pyramix and others.
Get direct access to monitor paths, DCA groups and user-defined processes with the 8 motorized faders. 8 buttons at the bottom of the controller switch between the assignments of the faders and pots. Using the Inserts, EQ, Dynamics and AUX buttons or directly via the touchscreen of a docked tablet, you can quickly switch to the corresponding task areas. Even writing automations is possible. This takes the Avid S1 DAW controller well beyond the functionality of an ordinary MIDI-based controller!
Thanks to a sophisticated and deep DAW integration, the S1 immediately jumps to the corresponding channel strip when selecting a track on the screen and clearly displays loaded plug-ins, EQ curve, gain reduction, panning and more in high resolution.
Easy ordering, fast delivery, fantastic piece of kit. The AVID S1 greatly improves workflow in my chosen DAW Pro Tools. I love everything about it, great solid construction, easy to understand/navigate and looks fantastic as well. Very pleased customer!