Eddie Ciletti, reviewing the Soundscape-32: "Automation and control-surface options deserve mention because Mackie has probably done more to push development in this area than any other company has since its aquisition of Soundscape. Randomly mating controllers and workstations yields mixed results and often minimal functionality. You expect the faders, mutes and transport controls to work. But plug-ins vary greatly and present a challenge to developers. That's why Mackie's claim that its control interfaces seamlessly with Soundscape-32 is so encouraging. I think it would be great if a little DIY software package was included with every controller and workstation so that users with lots of time on their hands can bring all of the pieces together. As with LINUX, people should be able to contribute their work toward the common good. Meanwhile, back in reality land, I tested Soundscpe-32 with CM Labs' Motor-Mix, focusing on faders, balance, mute and transport controls because those were the required tasks at that project's stage. My only request is to be able to access Console Manager from more than just the mystery icon at the bottom-right corner of Window's System Tray."