Fender Motion 16 Production and Performance Controller

About: Fender Motion 16 Production and Performance Controller

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.

• 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.
• Works With Any DAW
  • 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.

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.

Fender Studio Pro Included

Motion controllers integrate seamlessly with Studio Pro, included free with every controller, giving you hands-on control with pads, encoders, and touch strips that automatically map to DAW functions for a more intuitive creative experience. An instant “Add” button lets you quickly insert instruments, tracks, or effects, while hands-on timeline navigation keeps your workflow moving without reaching for a mouse or keyboard. From shaping sounds to arranging patterns and mixing tracks, Motion’s tactile control puts your entire production process at your fingertips.

Built-In Chord Progressions & Scales

Over 30 iconic, human-made progressions and assignable scales with organic voicings let you start creating instantly, without memorizing patterns.

16 RGB Polyphonic FATAR Pads

Touch and velocity-sensitive pads developed by the leader in key-bed technology. Play drums, melodies, chords, and scales with responsive, velocity-sensitive pads.

Expressive Touch Strip

Tactile control over virtual instruments, effects, and mixer functions with intuitive gestures for expressive sound shaping in Fender Studio Pro.

MIDI I/O

Connect external synths, drum machines, and hybrid setups for computer-free or mixed workflows.

Universal Compatibility

Compatible with major DAWs—including Logic Pro, Ableton Live, FL Studio, and Cubase—ensuring consistent control across platforms.

9 Touch + Illumination Knobs

Adjust sounds and effects with tactile control and visual feedback.

Compact Form Factor

Ideal for home studios, collaborative workspaces, and live performance rigs.

Specifications

• Audio Controls
  • Dynamic FATAR Pads: 16
  • Touch-sensitive RGB Control Encoders: 9
  • Touch Strips with RGB LED: 1
• Color Display: Small
• MIDI I/O: Yes
• Form Layout: Drum Pad
• Studio Pro (included) Integration: Yes
• Scale Mode: Yes
• Famous Chord Mode: Yes
• Dedicated Note Repeat Controls: Yes
• Connectivity: USB-C Compatible
• Power: USB 2.0 (Bus-Powered)
• Dimensions (LxWxD): 6.8 x 11.81 x 0.82 inch (17.2 x 30 x 2.08 cm)
• Weight: 2.05 lbs (0.93 kg)