UC Surface for PC

UC Surface gives you full mixer control from a proper desktop setup, keeping your hands on the keyboard and eyes on a larger display during live mixing. PreSonus's redesigned control software connects your StudioLive Series III, AI-series, or Studio 192-series mixer to a Windows or Mac computer, letting you adjust preamp gain, Fat Channel parameters, Aux mixes, and DCA groups from a stationary workspace. Running UC Surface on PC or Mac transforms the mobile interface into a permanent mixing station where you can monitor your entire console layout without screen-size limitations.

UC Surface delivers complete remote control of StudioLive mixing hardware from your desktop. If you're managing a live sound environment, recording session, or installed system, the software syncs wirelessly with your mixer to give you instant access to critical parameters. Installing UC Surface for Windows PC or Mac which lets you work from a full keyboard, multitask with DAWs or other audio tools open beside it, and maintain a consistent workspace across sessions.

Core Mixing Control and Layout

UC Surface 2.9 provides intuitive access to the features that shape your mix. The redesigned interface shows a complete overview of all inputs and outputs in one view, so you never lose sight of your console status. You can adjust preamp gain on Series III and rackmount models, shape tone with Fat Channel parameters, balance Aux and Subgroup mixes, and deploy graphic EQ and effects from contextual menus. Channel Type icons speed up identification, while Mix Masters and Group Masters views organize larger console setups. Contextual navigation ensures the controls you need appear exactly when you reach for them.

Multi-Touch Mixing and Second-Screen Workflows

The software supports multi-touch gestures for tactile control, and includes a new Select Sync mode designed for workflows where you run UC Surface on a second monitor or device. This mode lets you keep the app open in the background while you work elsewhere, syncing your selections across screens. For desktop users, this which lets you have UC Surface visible at all times on a secondary display while your primary monitor handles mixing console software, live-streaming apps, or recording controls.

Filtering and Organization for Complex Setups

When your mix grows beyond a handful of channels, UC Surface for computer becomes essential. DCA groups with Automatic and Custom filter options let you collapse and organize channels by role, instrument, or zone. The Filter DCA system reduces visual clutter on a large desktop screen, making it easier to locate subgroups and masters in complex console configurations. Channel overview and meters modes give you quick switching between detailed editing and broad monitoring views.

Wireless Network Connectivity and Device Requirements

UC Surface connects via wireless network to your StudioLive mixer on the same network. Android devices require Lollipop 5.0 or later with minimum 1024x768 resolution; Studio 192-series control requires a computer running Universal Control for macOS or Windows, connected via USB to the interface. The PC version operates independently once configured, letting you keep the software running persistently without reconnection delays between sessions.