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[QUOTE="Queen, post: 85242, member: 27"]
Fender jumped into MIDI controllers with Motion 16 and 32, tightly wired to Studio Pro 8, replacing Atom gear with flashier pads.

Why Fender made these controllers
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[*]Fender stepped into dedicated MIDI hardware.
[*]Controllers follow the Atom line retirement.
[*]Tight pairing targets Studio Pro 8 workflows.
[*]Standard MIDI keeps non-Fender setups viable.
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Pads and expressive control
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[*]FATAR-built RGB pads drive the feel.
[*]Polyphonic Aftertouch pushes synth expression.
[*]Pads respond per note, not globally.
[*]Visual feedback stays loud and readable.
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Motion 16 layout and tricks
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[*]4x4 grid suits beats and clips.
[*]Nine touch encoders handle mixes and automation.
[*]Left strip covers pitch, mod, and effects.
[*]Smart modes fire chords from single hits.
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Motion 32 layout and intent
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[*]Staggered pad rows mirror keyboard logic.
[*]Retains aftertouch and touch encoders.
[*]Dual strips split pitch and modulation duties.
[*]Controls arrive pre-mapped for Studio Pro tools.
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Software tie-in, price, timing
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[*]Built for Fender Studio Pro 8 navigation.
[*]USB class compliance keeps setup painless.
[*]Motion 16 lists at 269.99 US dollars.
[*]Motion 32 lists at 329.99 US dollars.
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