Behringer X-Touch Extender | 8-Channel Motorized Fader DAW Control Extender Module
The Behringer X-Touch Extender is an 8-channel control extender module designed for professional mixing and post-production. It features touch-sensitive motorized faders, knobs, and backlit buttons, along with per-channel LCD displays and MCU/HUI protocol support for seamless integration with major DAWs. It can be used standalone or paired side-by-side with an X-TOUCH control surface to significantly improve workflow efficiency and precision.
Key Features
- 8-channel layout, designed to expand physical control channels
- 8 x 100 mm touch-sensitive motorized faders for precise automation playback
- One pushable knob per channel with LED ring indication for intuitive parameter control
- Per-channel LCD scribble strips clearly showing channel names and status
- Compatible with Mackie Control (MCU) and HUI protocols for painless integration with major DAWs
- Multicolored backlit buttons corresponding to core functions like Solo, Mute, Record Ready, Select, etc.
- Can operate standalone or be paired side-by-side with an X-TOUCH control surface
- Supports channel banking/layering for fast navigation of large projects
- USB and MIDI connectivity; easy setup and responsive performance
- Robust chassis construction suitable for long-term professional production environments
Specifications
| Brand / Model | Behringer X-Touch Extender |
| Product Type | 8-channel DAW control extender module |
| Control Protocols | Mackie Control (MCU), HUI |
| Control Channels | 8 channels |
| Faders | 8 x 100 mm touch-sensitive motorized faders |
| Knobs / Encoders | 8 x pushable continuous encoders (LED ring indicators) |
| Display | 8 x channel LCD scribble strips (display channel names and parameters) |
| Buttons | Per-channel function buttons (e.g., Mute / Solo / Rec / Select) + system control buttons (backlit) |
| Connectivity | USB, MIDI In/Out (DIN) |
| Compatible Platforms | Windows / macOS (integrates with major DAWs via MCU/HUI) |
| Usage | Can be used standalone, or paired side-by-side with an X-TOUCH control surface |
| Power | External power supply (included) |
| Included Accessories | Power supply, USB cable (may vary by shipment) |
| Dimensions / Weight | Not specified by manufacturer |