The Avid S1 is a compact desktop control surface offering fast, intuitive, and expandable control of common mixing functions for popular software such as Pro Tools, Logic Pro, Ableton Live, Media Composer, Reason, Cubase, and others. Not only does it provide great power in a small form factor, but it can be scaled to suit your changing needs.
The core functionality of the S1 revolves around eight channel strips, each with a touch-sensitive motorized 100mm fader, a touch-sensitive rotary encoder, a high-resolution OLED display, and dedicated function keys for solo, mute, record-enable, select, and more. Fast access to inserts, aux sends, panning, group settings, and I/O assignments is available via a row of buttons directly above the OLED displays.
Use the S1 as your sole control surface or integrate it with up to three other S1s, an Avid Dock, and an iPad or Android tablet running the free Avid Control app.
Quickly Navigate Large Sessions
With Avid Control on your connected iPad or Android tablet, you can get to where you need to go instantly. Jump to a track by selecting it in Tracks View, or swipe through multiple channels in Mix View and eliminate tedious software click-throughs.
Pro-Level Hands-On Control
From its motorized, touch-sensitive faders and touch-sensitive knobs, to support for VCA spill, monitor control, and custom layouts, the S1 goes far beyond what you can do with a MIDI-based controller. Plus, its customizable Soft Keys speed up tedious tasks, enabling you to trigger functions with a simple tap.
View Your Mix in Great Detail
From track names, parameter values, and high-resolution S6-style metering (including gain reduction), to 7.1.2 surround panning, automation status, and channel processing graphs, the S1 gives you great insight into your mix. You get the visual feedback you need to make better creative decisions.
Work with Your Favorite Creative Tools
The S1 offers deep integration with Pro Tools and Media Composer, plus native support for a variety of third-party audio and video applications, including Logic Pro, Cubase, Premiere Pro, and more, to dramatically speed up editing and mixing tasks.
Get S6-Style Monitoring Control
Easily control EUCON-enabled monitoring right from the surface. With the Monitoring View in Avid Control (separately available iPad or Android tablet required), you can quickly assign and manage source selections, cue mixes, talkback, listenback, speaker cuts, and more to speed up your workflow.
Qualified Media Applications
EuControl 2019.12: Avid Pro Tools 2019.10 or Later, AppleLogic Pro X, Steinberg Cubase, and Steinberg Nuendo
EuControl 2019.9 or 2019.9.1: Avid Pro Tools 2019.6 or2019.10, Apple Logic Pro X, Steinberg Cubase, and Steinberg Nuendo
EuControl 2019.5, 2019.5.1, or 2019.7: Avid Pro Tools 2019.5or 2019.6, Apple Logic Pro X, Steinberg Cubase, and Steinberg Nuendo
EuControl 2018.3: Avid Pro Tools 12.8 or Later, Avid ProTools | HD 12.8 or LaterApple Logic Pro X, Steinberg Cubase, and SteinbergNuendo
Protocols Supported- EUCON, Mackie Control, Mackie HUI
Host Connection- 1 x RJ45 GbE Ethernet Port
USB Port- 1 x USB Type-A Charging Port
Footswitch Input- 1 x 1/4"
Operating Temperature- 40 to 104F / 4 to 40C
Storage Temperature- 0 to 140F / -18 to 60C
Operating Humidity- 20 to 80% Non-Condensing
Storage Humidity- 5 to 95% Non-Condensing
Vibration (Non-Operating)- 1 g RMS
Power Requirements- 12 VDC, 2.8 A via Included Power Adapter
Dimensions (W x D x H)
Front: 12.4 x 14.8 x 1.1" / 31.6 x 37.7 x 2.9 cm
Rear: 12.4 x 14.8 x 4.1" / 31.6 x 37.7 x 10.3 cm
Weight- 4.2 lb / 1.9 kg
Packaging Info
Package Weight- 13.71 lb
Box Dimensions (LxWxH)- 21.3 x 18.7 x 8.9"
Essential Features
Gives deep hands-on control of your favorite Mac/Windowsaudio and video software
Packs immense mixing power into a small surface that easilyfits between your display and keyboard
Eight motorized, touch-sensitive, 100mm long-throw faders
Eight push-top, touch-sensitive rotary encoders
Assorted hardware buttons/keys for various functions andmode selections such as mute, solo, record-enable, bank, nudge, and more
Eight high-resolution OLED displays plus multiple statusLEDs and multicolor track buttons
Use with the free Avid Control app on your iPad or Androidtablet to achieve optimal ergonomic efficiency, easy touch workflows, and AvidS6-style metering and processing views
Powered by EUCON, Avid's high-speed Ethernet controlprotocol for efficient hardware and software integration
Switch between applications and workstations at the touch ofa button
Supports seamless expansion with up to three more S1 units(available separately)
Add an Avid Dock (available separately) to utilize dedicatedtransport controls, a jog wheel, focus fader, and more
Supported EUCON-Enabled Applications
Avid Pro Tools
Avid Pro Tools | Ultimate
Avid Media Composer
Avid Media Composer | Ultimate
Avid Media Composer | Enterprise
Avid XMON EUCON
Adobe Audition
Adobe Premiere
Apple Logic Pro
Supported Applications via Mackie Control / HUI
Ableton Live
Cockos REAPER
Propellerhead Reason
Digital Audio Denmark DADman
Harrison Mixbus
MOTU Digital Performer
Magix Samplitude
Magix Sequoia
Merging Technologies Pyramix
Steinberg Cubase
Steinberg Nuendo
Trinnov Audio D-M
System Requirements
EuControl 2019.12: macOS 10.13 or Later, Windows 10
EuControl 2019.9 or 2019.9.1: macOS 10.12 or Later, Windows10
EuControl 2019.5, 2019.5.1, or 2019.7: macOS 10.12 or Later,Windows 10
EuControl 2018.3: macOS 10.10.3 to 10.13, Windows 7 or 10