The company makes its own line of Avid control surfaces that, as expected, integrate exceptionally well with Pro Tools. Luckily, Avid has made the job easy for you. You shouldn't have to spend hours configuring controls the control surface should be plug-and-play – as much as possible. Above all else, the control surface is meant to help you take control of your DAW's key features.
When choosing the best control surfaces, your first priority should be tight integration with your DAW. After all, you're most likely a power user getting access to your DAW from a hardware interface makes the all the difference in your workflow. So while a full-fledged control surface is an overkill for a beginner experimenting with FL Studio in his bedroom, it is almost a necessity for Pro Tools users. A control surface isn't an absolute necessity for most producers.īut if you're using Pro Tools, there's a strong chance you're running at least a semi-professional studio.
