Control Surfaces
Take command of your studio with control surfaces designed to streamline recording, mixing and production. At Gear4music, you’ll find everything from compact MIDI control surface options for streamlined home setups to advanced DAW controller systems with motorized faders that provide precise, hands-on control of your sessions.
Take command of your studio with control surfaces designed to streamline recording, mixing and production. At Gear4music, you’ll find everything from compact MIDI control surface options for streamlined home setups to advanced DAW controller systems with motorized faders that provide precise, hands-on control of your sessions.
A dedicated DAW control surface can speed up editing, improve automation and keep key parameters within easy reach, helping you focus on creativity rather than menus and mouse clicks.Shop leading brands including Novation, Akai, Behringer, Fender Studio and Solid State Logic, and find the right DAW controller for your workflow and budget.
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SubZero MiniPad MIDI Controller
Korg nanoKONTROL2 USB MIDI Controller, Black
Korg nanoKONTROL2 USB MIDI Controller, White
Akai Professional MIDImix USB DAW Controller
Akai Professional APC Mini MK2 Ableton Controller
TC Electronic TC 2290-DT Digital Delay Plug-In with Desktop Interface
Novation Launch Control 3
Korg nano KONTROL Studio MIDI Controller
Novation Launch Control XL 3
Behringer X-Touch Compact Universal USB/MIDI Controller
Behringer X-Touch Extender Control Surface
Fender Studio Motion 16 MIDI Controller
Fender Studio Motion 32 MIDI Controller
Akai Professional APC40 MK2 USB Ableton Live Controller
Softube Flow Studio Control Surface
iCON P1-X Expansion Unit for P1-M
PreSonus FaderPort 8 DAW Control Surface
iCon P1-M USB MIDI DAW Controller
SSL UF1 DAW Controller
SSL UC1 Channel Strip & Bus Compressor Controller
iCon P1-M USB MIDI DAW Controller with D4-T Display
PreSonus Faderport 16 DAW Control Surface
Softube Console 1 MKIII
iCON V1-M USB MIDI DAW Controller
Softube Console 1 Fader MKIII
SSL UF8 Advanced DAW Controller
Behringer X-Touch Mini Ultra Compact Control Surface
TC Electronic TC8210-DT Reverb Plug-in with Controller
TC Electronic TC1210-DT Spatial Expander Plug-in with Controller
TC Electronic BRICKWALL HD-DT Mastering Limiter Plug-in and Interface
TC Electronic MONITOR PILOT Desktop Controller
TC Electronic PEQ 3000-DT Parametric Channel EQ Plug-In and Interface
TC Electronic DYN 3000-DT Dynamics Plug-In and Interface
TC Electronic MASTER X HD Dynamics Processor Plug-In and Controller
Behringer X-Touch ONE Universal Control Surface
iCON D5 Display Unit for P1 Nano
M-Live Pedal MBC Foot Controller
PreSonus Faderport V2
Novation Launch Control XL 3 With Decksaver
iCON P1 Nano USB MIDI DAW Controller
About Control Surfaces
Control surfaces are hardware controllers designed to give you hands-on command of your music software. Instead of relying solely on a mouse and keyboard, they provide physical faders, knobs, pads, and buttons that make mixing, recording, and producing feel more natural. For many producers and engineers, this tactile approach helps speed up workflow and makes creative decisions easier while working in a DAW.
Most control surfaces connect via USB or MIDI and integrate with popular recording platforms such as Ableton Live, Logic Pro, and Pro Tools. Once connected, you can adjust track levels, pan positions, plug-in parameters, and transport controls directly from the hardware. Devices like the Novation Launch Control 3 and Novation Launch Control XL 3 focus on compact layouts packed with rotary encoders and assignable controls, making them well suited to modern in-the-box production setups.
Some controllers emphasise mixing and detailed DAW control. The Behringer X-Touch, for example, features motorised faders and clear channel displays that mirror your session in real time. Others lean towards clip launching and performance workflows, such as the Akai Professional APC Mini MK2 Ableton Controller. Compact mixer-style options like the Akai Professional MIDImix USB DAW Controller provide straightforward level and parameter control, while creative MIDI controllers such as the Fender Studio Motion 32 MIDI Controller add expressive ways to shape sounds.
In a home studio or professional setup, control surfaces help bridge the gap between software and performance. They keep your workflow smooth, encourage experimentation, and make detailed mixing tasks easier to manage. If you prefer working with real controls rather than a trackpad, a dedicated control surface can quickly become the centre of your production environment.
FAQ's
What does a DAW controller do?
A DAW controller controls a digital audio workstation by providing hands-on control through physical faders, knobs, pads, and transport buttons. Instead of using only a mouse and keyboard, producers can adjust volume, pan, and effects directly. This speeds up workflow and makes music production more intuitive.
What is an example of a control surface?
An example of a control surface is a hardware device like the Mackie Control or Avid S1 that lets users physically control recording software. These devices include motorized faders, rotary knobs, and transport controls. They mirror functions inside a DAW so mixing and editing feel more like using a traditional studio console.
What does DAW mean?
DAW means Digital Audio Workstation, which is software used to record, edit, mix, and produce audio on a computer. Popular DAWs include Ableton Live, Logic Pro, Pro Tools, and FL Studio. They provide virtual instruments, effects, and multitrack editing tools for modern music production.