Product Description
The Avid Pro Tools Dock is a game - changer in the world of audio and video production. With its compact footprint, it offers massive control, revolutionizing your editing and mixing tasks. Inspired by the award - winning Avid S6's touchscreen workflows and the bestselling Artist Control's hybrid command, this portable, ergonomic, and affordable control surface provides intelligent studio control. Pair it with your iPad or Android tablet, and you'll enjoy quick touchscreen access and precise tactile control, enabling you to navigate and manage music and post projects faster using your favorite DAWs. When combined with Avid S1 or S3, it unlocks new time - saving touch workflows and custom control, making short work of mixing deadlines. This dock supports EUCON technology, delivering seamless hardware/software integration and native touch and tactile control for a wide range of audio and video software. Experience deep integration with Pro Tools and exceptional control over Logic Pro X, Cubase, Nuendo, Premiere Pro, and many other EUCON - enabled DAWs. It automatically adjusts its controls based on the focused application on your computer or allows you to lock parts for multi - application control. Using just a keyboard and mouse for mixing can be tedious, and a touchscreen alone may lack tactile feedback. The Avid Dock combines touchscreen, fader, knob, and switch controls, offering unparalleled navigation speed and tactile precision. You can jump to any track or section with a single touch, create custom macros for complex tasks, and mix by ear with ergonomic controls at your fingertips. With the Avid Dock and your iOS or Android tablet, break free from single - application and workflow limitations. Work with multiple software tools simultaneously, gain extensive audio, video, and monitoring software integration and control, and enhance the capabilities of Avid S1 or S3, all from one integrated control surface. At a fraction of the size and price of the acclaimed Avid S6, it provides integrated tactile and touch control. Dock your tablet with the free Avid Control app to access powerful touchscreen features, Attention Channel control, and Soft Knob mapping. You can also interact with software key commands, functions, and shortcuts, and adjust EQ, dynamics, and other parameters directly from the surface. The latest EUCON update allows you to map inserted plugin controls to the surface, creating custom knob and meter layouts. Avid Control is compatible with various tablets and smartphones running iOS, iPadOS, Android, and Fire OS, and it's also available as a desktop app for macOS and Windows. The Avid Dock features EUCON, a high - speed Ethernet - based technology that enables direct communication with many popular applications. It gives you touch and tactile control over software functions, project navigation, plugin adjustment, and track automation. While it can be used independently, it offers deeper software control when paired with the Avid Control app on your tablet. The app provides multiple views, controls, and visual feedback to boost your efficiency. Use the eight push - top, touch - sensitive Soft Knobs to adjust track parameters, and assign the 16 surface Soft Keys or app Soft Keys to speed up repetitive tasks. Focus on a specific track with the single “attention” channel, adjust levels with the touch - sensitive motorized fader, and monitor levels with the 10 - segment meter. Automate tracks easily with 12 dedicated automation switches, and even use a footswitch for punch recording. Pair it with Avid S1 or S3 for more time - saving workflows, and navigate your project with full transport controls, an assignable jog wheel, and programmable touch strips. Take full control of EUCON - enabled monitoring systems right from the Dock surface or the Avid Control app on your tablet. Technical Specifications: 1 “attention” channel with a touch - sensitive, motorized fader; 9 encoders (8 for channel control, 1 for monitoring); 1 10 - segment meter with pre - and post - fade metering options; jog wheel with full transport control; 32 hardware buttons, 2 programmable touch strips, 16 programmable Soft Keys; 1 USB 2.0 port, 1 footswitch port, 1 Ethernet port, Kensington lock slot; height: 1 inch (front), 5.4 inches (rear w/knobs); width: 13.9 inches; depth: 14.1 inches; weight: 4.2 lbs.
Using the Avid Pro Tools Dock is a breeze. First, connect it to your computer using the Ethernet port and your tablet via the USB 2.0 port for charging. Launch the free Avid Control app on your tablet and pair it with the dock. To start mixing or editing, select your desired DAW on your computer, and the dock will automatically adjust its controls. You can use the touchscreen for quick access and the faders, knobs, and switches for precise control. For example, use the eight push - top, touch - sensitive Soft Knobs to adjust track parameters like EQ, plugins, or panning. The 16 Soft Keys can be assigned to frequently used functions or macros to speed up your workflow. When you need to focus on a specific track, select it on the touchscreen, and it will map to the “attention” channel on the dock. You can adjust its levels with the motorized fader and monitor them using the 10 - segment meter. To automate tracks, use the 12 dedicated automation switches. You can even attach a footswitch to control punch recording. If you pair the dock with an Avid S1 or S3, you'll gain additional time - saving workflows. Navigate your project using the jog wheel, touch strips, and right - side switches. Keep in mind that the dock works best in a stable environment. Avoid exposing it to extreme temperatures, humidity, or dust. Clean the surface with a soft, dry cloth. If you're using the tablet with the dock, make sure it has enough battery life or keep it connected to the dock for charging. When not in use, store the dock in a safe place, and you can use the Kensington lock slot for added security.
