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Motion 16
Regular price
$269.99
Regular price
$269.99
$269.99
Sale price
Unit price
per
Motion 16
Motion 16
Regular price
$269.99
Regular price
$269.99
$269.99
Sale price
Unit price
per
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Details
Summary
Overview
The Fender Motion 16 is a compact, professional-grade pad controller built for modern music production, beat making, songwriting, and live performance. Dedicated integration with Fender Studio Pro gives you instant hands-on control of your DAW so you can navigate your session, launch instruments, write, edit, mix, and perform—all without using your mouse or keyboard.
Context-aware FATAR® pads automatically adapt between drums, melodies, and chords, while vibrant illuminated encoders provide intuitive control over playback, editing, mixing, virtual instruments, and effects. Chord Mode unlocks instant harmonic inspiration with more than 30 custom-voiced chord progressions, while intelligent scales and expressive touch strips help you stay in your creative flow.
Designed for musicians, producers, and creators, the Motion 16 delivers exceptional playability, responsive performance, and seamless compatibility across virtually any DAW, making it the ideal USB MIDI controller for songwriting, finger drumming, sequencing, and music production at home or in the studio.
Overview
Features
Fender Studio Pro Integration
- Includes a perpetual license for Fender Studio Pro.
- Hands-on timeline navigation and session controls.
- Instant “Add” button for virtual instruments, audio tracks, or effects.
- Real-time control over instruments and effects with 9 touch + illumination knobs.
- Color display for instant visual feedback.
- 16 RGB FATAR® polyphonic pads with illuminated encoders deliver expressive control for drums, chords, melodies, and scales.
- Explore 30+ iconic chord progressions in Chord-Mode, and improvise with Smart Scales for intuitive music creation.
- Expressive touch strip for shaping sound.
- Flexible enough for every stage of creation, from songwriting and beatmaking to finger drumming, sequencing and more.
- MIDI I/O for connecting your favorite outboard gear.
Accessories
Electronics
Connectivity
USB-C® Compatible USB 2.0 Connection (Bus-Powered)
Voltage
N/A
General
Color
Black
Product Name
Motion 16
Series
Controllers
Hardware
Audio Controls
16 RGB Velocity and Pressure-Sensitive Pads; 8 RGB Illuminated Touch Knobs; 1 Multifunction Touch Strip
Measurements
Product Depth
6.8” (17.2 cm)
Product Height
0.82” (2.08 cm)
Product Height/Length
0.82” (2.08 cm)
Product Weight
2.05 lbs (0.93 kg)
Product Width
11.81" (300 mm)
Highlights
FENDER STUDIO PRO INCLUDED
Includes a perpetual license to Fender Studio Pro. Experience unrivaled integration, plus compatibility across major DAWs for ultimate flexibility.
SMART CHORDS & SMART SCALES
Experiment with custom-voiced chords and scales, so you spark new ideas and capture them instantly.
16 RGB POLYPHONIC FATAR PADS
Play drums, melodies, chords, and scales with responsive, velocity-sensitive pads.
EXPRESSIVE TOUCH STRIP
Control virtual instruments with intuitive gestures for expressive sound shaping.
9 TOUCH ILLUMINATION KNOBS
Shape sounds and effects with tactile control and LED visual cues.
COMPACT FORM FACTOR
Ideal for home studios, collaborative workspaces, and live performance rigs.