With the explosion of DAW-based recording set-ups, engineers worldwide entered an endless era of pointing and clicking. Cue the famous infomercial line: "There's got to be a better way." And there was, enter DAW control surfaces. Control surfaces resemble the look and feel of an analog console but offer tactile control over your digital domain. As these tools have become a significant part of the modern studio, more manufacturers have begun creating new models. They are available in all sizes, from the single-fader Solid State Logic UF1 and Presonus Faderport USB to the large-format Avid S6. Continue reading →