Essential Information About the Fender Motion 32 MIDI/DAW Controller
- Fender Studio Pro Integration: timeline navigation, session controls, and an "Add" button for instruments/effects to record and edit without leaving your instrument.
- Expressive Playing: 32 polyphonic RGB FATAR pads, touch strips, and 8 backlit encoders to shape sounds and automations in real time.
- Assisted Creativity: Smart Scale, Smart Chords, and over 30 chord progressions to instantly compose melodies and harmonies.
- Universal Compatibility: works with all major DAWs and also integrates with hybrid setups (synths, drum machines).
Motion 32, Fender's Vision of Studio Control
With Motion 32, Fender translates its demand for musical ergonomics into a controller designed for modern production. The goal: to eliminate friction between the idea and the result, thanks to deep software integration and physical controls that inspire playing.
Who Is the Motion 32 For?
Designed for songwriters, beatmakers, producers, and performers, Motion 32 adapts to all workflows: songwriting, finger drumming, sequencing, live performance, and collaborative sessions. It keeps your focus on the music, not the menus.
Key Features to Accelerate Your Workflow
Smart Software Integration
Motion 32 offers exemplary
Fender Studio Pro integration: transport, timeline navigation, editing, and an instant "Add" button to create tracks and effects on the fly. Compatibility with major DAWs ensures a quick learning curve, whatever your environment.
Expressivity and Real-Time Control
The
32 polyphonic RGB FATAR pads adapt to context (drums, melodies, chords), while the
8 backlit encoders and color screen provide immediate visual feedback. The
touch strips control modulation, pitch, and effects parameters for lively and nuanced performances.
Composition Assisted by Smart Scale & Smart Chords
Explore
30+ chord progressions, secure your lines with
Smart Scale, and harmonize instantly via
Smart Chords. Ideal for testing ideas, improvising, and quickly structuring a track from draft to mix.
Technical Specifications
Controls and Interface
- 32 polyphonic RGB FATAR pads
- 8 backlit touch encoders (instrument, effects, and mix control)
- Large color display for instant feedback
- Touch strips for modulation, pitch, and effects parameters
- Instant "Add" button for virtual instruments, audio tracks, or effects
- Dedicated timeline and session navigation controls
Software Features
- High-level Fender Studio Pro integration for a smooth workflow
- Integration with major DAWs and "works with any DAW" compatibility
- Built-in Smart Scale for intelligent scales
- Built-in Smart Chords for generating suitable chords
- Over 30 predefined chord progressions
- Real-time control of playback, editing, and mixing
- Color display for parameter and context visualization
Connectivity and Hardware Integration
- Hardware integration with synths, drum machines, and hybrid setups (plug-and-play)
Usage and Applications
- Ideal for production studios, live performance, and collaborative environments
- Suitable for songwriting, beatmaking, finger drumming, and sequencing
- Extended expressive control for advanced users
Included Software
- Fender Studio Pro v8.x (perpetual license)