
We like the idea of multi-use faders and rotaries, and the transport controls are very useful. The UF5 is very solidly built and has some inventive performance features. Four velocity curves are provided and aftertouch is supported, too. The semi-weighted, synth-action keys are heavier than you'll find on any other controller in this price range and feel great in use. These click satisfyingly when you press them and help you to cut down on your mouse time, which is always a good thing. To the left of the controller is a collection of chunky Transport controls. Several other momentary buttons give you direct access to a range of functions. The sliders can be assigned to control volume levels for channels 1-8 and 9-16, and controller values of your choice, effectively giving you 24 sliders worth of control.Įach rotary can operate either a designated function - such as pan - or a user-assigned parameter. The functions of the sliders and rotaries can be set using the buttons next to them. The sliders' design is less orthodox - these are all set flush with the controller's surface and therefore it doesn't matter that they're packed tightly together. The only problem is that they're positioned too close together.

The rotary controls are tactile, centre-detented offerings that operate smoothly.


There are buttons, a transport panel, nine rotary controls and nine sliders.Įach of these controls has at least one preset function and this is printed next to it on the chassis. The UF5's top surface is peppered with controllers.
