Mackie MCU Pro DAW Control Surface

The Mackie MCU Pro is a professional DAW control surface built to replace mouse-driven mixing with a tactile, hardware-based workflow. At its core are 9 touch-sensitive 100mm motorized faders from Alps, which respond to automation data in real time — moving physically as your mix plays back and providing instant tactile feedback when you reach for a channel level. Eight rotary V-Pots with LED collar indicators give you hands-on access to panning, plug-in parameters, and virtual instrument controls, while more than 50 dedicated push-buttons cover transport, channel selection, automation modes, and editing functions.

The MCU Pro connects to your computer via USB and communicates with DAW software through Mackie's widely adopted control protocol, which is supported natively by Logic Pro, Pro Tools, Cubase, Ableton Live, Studio One, and many other platforms. A 2-line, 55-character backlit LCD display shows channel names, parameter values, and mode information directly on the surface, reducing the need to constantly reference your screen. For larger sessions, the system is expandable with MCU Pro XT extender units, adding more fader channels as your projects demand. It is important to note that the MCU Pro is a control surface only — it does not process or route audio, so a separate audio interface is still required in your signal chain.