Behringer X-TOUCH ONE

DAW Controller With Console Feel in a Compact Frame

The Behringer X-TOUCH ONE is a universal DAW controller that swaps the keyboard-and-mouse workflow for real faders, knobs, and buttons. Measuring just 65 x 196 x 233 mm, the chassis still fits a single motorized fader, a chunky jog wheel, and 34 illuminated buttons, all without sacrificing the protocols that matter. Eleven labelled DAW templates ship in the box, so swapping between Logic Pro, Cubase, Ableton Live, or Pro Tools is only an overlay away.

Where This Single-Fader Controller Pulls Ahead

Most entry-level remotes drop the visual feedback, but this model keeps the color-coded LCD scribble strip and 8-segment LED meter active on every channel change. The assignable rotary encoder is ringed with an LED collar that visibly traces parameter movement, and a rear-panel Kensington lock makes this one of the rare desktop controllers that can be bolted down for stage use.

Specifications That Translate Directly to the Mix

The motorized 100mm fader writes incoming DAW automation back to the fader in real time, removing the constant screen-to-surface eye-jump during mixdown. HUI and Mackie Control coverage means standard drivers handle the handshake, with no proprietary bridge to install.

• The headline feature is the single 100mm touch-sensitive motorized fader (1 x 100mm touch-sensitive motorized), which writes incoming DAW automation back to the surface so mix engineers stop chasing a mouse during a write pass.
• Jog Wheel: 1 large full-width jog/shuttle - scrubs sessions and handles transport without keyboard nudging
• Display: color-coded LCD scribble strip with 8-segment LED meter - track name and level visible at a glance
• Connectivity: USB-B host, 2 x USB-A hub, 1 x 1/4" footswitch - drop in a keyboard, dongle, or stomp switch
• Dimensions: 65 x 196 x 233 mm, 1.5 kg - slim enough to fit between a keyboard and a laptop

Who the X-TOUCH ONE Suits Best

This model is the right choice for solo producers and small-studio engineers chasing the feel of a console fader without paying for eight of them. Live solo performers get hands-free transport through the rear-panel footswitch, and video editors can map the jog wheel to scrubbing through timelines using a translator like Bome MIDI Translator. Mix engineers running Logic Pro benefit most, since the selected channel follows selection directly without eight-channel banking.

About Behringer

Founded in Germany by Uli Behringer, the company built its reputation on affordable gear for working musicians, later expanding through the acquisitions of Midas, Klark Teknik, and TC Electronic.