FAD3RS

Automation with Precision

MIDI controller

Three long-throw faders for musical automation.

FAD3RS is a class-compliant MIDI controller built around three 100mm Alps faders for expressive automation and precise control.

Designed for composers, sound designers, and tactile workflows where drawing curves with a mouse breaks the musical flow.

Stop clicking. Start drawing.

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Key specs

  • Class-compliant MIDI over USB
  • Three 100mm Alps faders
  • Change CC assignments on the fly and choose between five response curves — no software required
  • Black western floral Tolex finish with a handmade studio-tool feel
  • Compact desktop footprint: 20 × 9.6 × 2 cm
  • Compatible with all major DAWs (Bitwig, Cubase, Ableton Live, Logic Pro, Pro Tools, Reaper, Studio One)
  • Compatible with After Effects via MIDI2AE
  • Extra-low profile desktop format designed for long studio sessions

Workflow

Ride orchestral expression, dynamics, and automation in real time.

Shape synth parameters and effects without breaking the musical flow.

Adjust volume and track vocals with ease.

Replace mouse-drawn curves with tactile, repeatable movement.

Response curves

Five onboard fader responses, from precise linear control to fast throws and expressive shaped moves.

Swipe

FAD3RS linear MIDI curve diagram
Linear
FAD3RS logarithmic MIDI curve diagram
Log
FAD3RS exponential MIDI curve diagram
Expo
FAD3RS S MIDI curve diagram
S-Curve
FAD3RS 65 MIDI curve diagram
65

MIDI setup note

FAD3RS is class-compliant, meaning it is automatically detected by Windows 10/11 and macOS.

However, make sure your DAW does not send any MIDI data to FAD3RS. In some cases, this may cause instability or even freeze your DAW.

To prevent this, open your DAW’s MIDI settings and disable MIDI output to FAD3RS.

Example settings

Multiple FAD3RS controllers on a workshop table