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In this video we’re taking a closer look at DAW mode and DAW control in general from the latest generation of all in one mixing console, interface & control platforms. It’s not as simple as you might want it to be when you’re routing so much audio and control through one surface, with everything pulling double and often triple duty.
Is it worth it? Is it practical? Does it benefit your workflow in a meaningful way? All questions that are worth asking before you part with a pile of cash for any piece of audio gear. The StudioLive Series 3 mixers and AVB networked stageboxes and accessories have been very aggressive in their effort to integrate with their Studio One 4 DAW Software seamlessly.
It’s not a perfect integration, but with the cost of entry landing at orders of magnitude lower than industry standard offerings from Avid, we can take that into account when evaluating offerings aimed at the home studio and semi-pro markets like many of PreSonus and Behringer’s products are.
Be sure to check out Neil Parfitt & his series on the MacPro Rack in his studio if you’re curious about the economics of larger purchases in the studio. I also highly recommend watching Joe Gilder • Home Studio Corner Why I don’t use DAW Mode if you are on the fence about the need for a controller of this magnitude in your home studio setup.
There is a lot of good content surrounding the Wing online right now, I’d suggest checking out Sweet Tree Productions Wing vs M32 Shootout and following the suggested videos from there. My biggest suggestion for anyone considering the Wing is to simply search everywhere you can for the specific functionality you want out of it. The console has a ton of potential, but not everything you’ve heard about has been implemented yet and it will pay to do your homework before spending any money.
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