Avid Pro Tools Dock Control Surface

The Avid Pro Tools Dock is a professional control surface designed to streamline your workflow in Pro Tools and other EUCON-enabled DAWs. Combining a compact, angled desktop design with an integrated iPad dock, it provides tactile control over your mix, editing, and transport functions. The Dock features a single 100mm motorized touch-sensitive fader, 16 touch-sensitive soft knobs, and dedicated automation and transport controls, all while leveraging the iPad for high-resolution metering and plugin control. Built with a robust chassis and ergonomic layout, it is ideal for music production, post-production, and broadcast environments.

Advantages

Enhance your editing and mixing speed with hands-on control. The motorized fader and touch-sensitive knobs allow precise adjustments, while the iPad integration offers a customizable touchscreen interface. Expandable with Avid S3, S6, Artist Mix, and Artist Control systems, the Dock grows with your studio. Its compact footprint saves desk space without sacrificing functionality.

Suitable for

• Music producers and mixing engineers using Pro Tools, Logic Pro X, Cubase, or Nuendo
• Post-production professionals working with Media Composer or Premiere Pro
• Broadcast and live sound engineers requiring reliable, low-latency control
• Studios looking to integrate a compact control surface with EUCON-based systems

Key specifications

• Control Protocol: EUCON
• Faders: 1x 100mm Motorized Touch-Sensitive Fader
• Knobs: 16x Touch-Sensitive Soft Knobs
• Display Type: Integrated OLED Displays, iPad Integration for Main Display
• iPad Compatibility: Designed for various iPad models (e.g., iPad Air 2, iPad Pro 9.7", iPad mini 4 and newer)
• Connectivity: Ethernet (EUCON), USB (iPad charging)
• Transport Controls: Dedicated Play, Stop, Record, Fast Forward, Rewind, Nudge, Loop
• Automation Controls: Dedicated Latch, Touch, Write, Trim, Off
• Soft Keys: Programmable Soft Keys
• Monitoring: Integrated Metering (via iPad app)
• Expandability: Compatible with Avid S3, S6, Artist Mix, Artist Control
• DAW Compatibility: Pro Tools, Logic Pro X, Cubase, Nuendo, Premiere Pro, Media Composer, and other EUCON-enabled DAWs
• Power Supply: External DC Power Supply
• Construction: Robust, professional-grade chassis
• Ergonomics: Compact, angled design for desktop use
• Included Software: Avid Pro Tools | Control App (free download required)
• Focus Channel Control: Yes

Recommendations

For optimal performance, pair the Pro Tools Dock with an iPad (sold separately) and a stable Ethernet connection. Ensure your DAW is updated to the latest version for full EUCON support. The Dock is an excellent addition to any Avid S3 or S6 system, providing dedicated focus channel control.