Every control on the qcon pro can be custommapped to any midi application using the included imap software. Each qcon pro xs houses eight touchsensitive motorized channel faders with 10bit resolution, eight dual function encoder knobs, mute, solo, select and record buttons, and a 12segment led level metering bridge in a robust metal casing. You can also find a list of the daw modules full functionality for some of the available daw software at the qcon pro x product page on icons website. Icon qcon pro g2 daw controller ln93706 qconprog2 scan uk. Hi, im just getting started with doing more work at my home studio and its time to get a controller. The icon pro audio qcon pro x is a control surface with motorised faders fit for most. A comprehensive daw controller, it has many features that not so long ago would only have been found on a much more expensive unit. One of the first things that you will notice about the pro x is the build. Every control on the qcon pro can be custommapped to any midi application using the included imaptm software.
The icon pro audio qcon pro g2 is an eight channel universal control surface with mackie control and hui emulation to support most major daws. Icon pro audio launch new qcon pro g2 daw controller and qcon. The qcon pro g2 is the second generation of the original, widely used, highly acclaimed qcon pro. See some mix examples of the g2 in the studio and get my final impression on this universal daw controller.
Wirelessly extend the creative power of logic pro x using your ipad or iphone. With a footprint that allows it to slot in right next to the qcon pro, the qcon ex adds a further 8 channels with touchsensitive motorised faders, led metering, encoder knobs, buttons and an lcd display. By drag and drop the qcon pro imap icon into the applications folder, you could create a imap. Logic remote takes full advantage of multitouch on ios devices and offers incredible ways to record, mix, and even perform on instruments in logic pro x from anywhere in the room. Introducing the qcon pro g2 expandable midi control surface. The icon pro audio qcon ex g2 features mackie control and hui emulation and includes presets for popular daws including cubasenuendo, logic pro, ableton live, protools, studio one, digital performer, fl studio, samplitude, reaper, bitwig, reason, sonar, and audition. A user defined mode is also included to create custom presets. Please follow the procedures below stepbystep to launch your imap software to mac os x insert the utility cd in your cdrom and double click qcon pro imap icon. Get handson control over any daw with mackie control or hui protocol, with the qcon pro xs motorized faders, dedicated buttons, backlit lcds and jog wheel. Select reaper mode to connect with reaper, logic pro to integrate with logic.
Each icon qcon pro xs features eight touchsensitive motorised channel faders, eight dual function encoder knobs, mute, solo, select and record buttons, and a 12segment led level metering bridge. Sorry for the audio sync issues and other visual errors in the video. Both controllers feature support for all of the most popular daws on both mac and pc, and can be used either standalone, or as part of a larger icon setup with multiple controllers. The qcon g2 has minor support for reaper on mac os. Simply select the module for your daw, follow the easy install procedure, and qcon pro x will use mackie control or hui protocol to provide seamless interfacing with your daws functions. In 2017 mackie mcu pro vs icon qcon pro x gearslutz. Icon makes a number of these kinds of devices, and the qcon pro is at the higher end of its product range. Thank you for purchasing the icon qcon pro x midiaudio control surface. I saw the new icon qcon pro x and it looked great, and then i saw the mackie mcu pro which has been around for a couple years already, and looks like they pretty much do and cost the same.
If you are not concerned about your unit being portable, the sturdy icon qcon pro is an excellent choice for value. Midiaudio control surface with motorized faders for production. A jog wheel allows for fast search plus illuminated buttons for each channel allow you to play, stop, rec. Cubase, nuendo, samplitude, logic pro, ableton live, reaper, reason, studio one en bitwig. Nuendo, ableton live, protools, logic, reason, studio one, bitwig, samplitude and reaper. Mackie control builtin for cubase, nuendo, samplitude, logic pro and ableton live. You get the same features as you would find in a model that is three times the price. Buy icon pro audio icon icoaapplp logic autodetect panel for qcon pro x. It was my first time using davinci resolve 15 and my pc is better setup for audio production. The icon pro audio qcon pro g2 utilizes mackie control and hui emulation to control your favorite digital audio workstation and includes overlays for most popular daws including cubasenuendo, logic pro, ableton live, protools, studio one, digital performer, fl studio, samplitude, reaper, bitwig, reason, sonar, and audition. Musical instruments free delivery possible on eligible purchases. It can be used for tracking or mixing and provides intuitive tactile control over your session, which allows you to set levels, fine tune your eqs and effects, record automation, punch in and punch out of recordings, all with your fingers. The qcon pro offers handson control over your daw with 9 motorized faders, 8 encoder knobs, a jog wheel, transport and as. Think of a number, halve it, and youve got yourself a magnificent icon qcon pro.
Dec 25, 2018 i want to get a new mac mini 2018 i5 6 core for logic pro x. Whether you are tracking or mixing, the qcon pro g2 provides intuitive tactile control over your session. Mackie control built in for cubase, nuendo, logic pro, samplitude and ableton live. The bugs on the pots have been reported to icon, they dont accept them as bugs and refer to the daw manufacture. User selfdefine mode midi learn for other daw such as sonar. The icon pro audio qcon pro g2 features mackie control and hui emulation and includes overlays for popular daws including cubasenuendo, logic pro, ableton live, protools, studio one, digital performer, fl studio, samplitude, reaper, bitwig, reason, sonar, and audition. Expand your icon qcon pro x daw controller up to 32 channels using up to three icon qcon pro xs units. I also use native instruments komplete 11 ultimate and maschine 2. The qcon pro xs utilizes mackie control for cubase, nuendo, samplitude, logic pro, studio one, bitwig, reason and ableton live while mackie hui protocol powers pro tools. Integration is most easily facilitated using any one of our daw specific custom modules. Qcon pro x is a powerful control surface for any daw.
Icon digital qcon pro usb midi controller station features. We take a look at what new features have been added with the g2 range. Nov 29, 2017 that wouldnt be a huge deal, but imap also handles the updating of the qcon pro xs firmware. Once qcon pro x is linked to your daw, then it will always boot. Mcp mackie control protocol used for all daws except logic and pro tools. The icon pro audio qcon pro g2 is an eight channel universal control surface. Icon pro audio release costeffective daw controllers. Firmware upgrade available simply via usb connection and imap software. Template labels are included for difference popular daw such as cubase, nuendo, samplitude, logic pro and ableton live.
Hardware controls such as faders are becoming replaced by the keyboard and mouse, or a touchscreen, both in studios and live sound environments. The icon qcon pro g2 is, naturally, the update to the popular icon qcon pro, icons costeffective, crossplatform control surface. The qcon pro g2 control surface from icon is an eightchannel universal control surface with mackie control and hui emulation to support most major daws. Expand your qcon pro x daw controller up to 32 channels using up to three qcon pro xs units from icon pro audio. The icon qcon pro has eight channel strips, which can be set to control any track in. Samplitude, logic pro, reaper, studio one, bitwig, reason, abelton live, and. Logic pro, ableton live, protools, studio one, digital performer, fl studio. Mackie control buildin for cubase, nuendo, samplitude, logic pro and abelton live. So mac users may want check whether imap is available when you read this. Hardly a day goes by when i am not asked about the merits of real hardware faders in a softwarebased studio. Has icons qcon pro x daw controller arrived too late. Set your levels, fine tune your eqs and effects, record automation.
I was up and running in both pro tools and logic pro x within seconds. View and download icon qcon pro g2 user manual online. The icon qcon ex is the perfect addition to the qcon pro for those needing more channels. Fully class compliant, with a sleek look to sit nicely in the studio next to your mac, qcon pro works perfectly with logic, protools, cubase, ableton, sonar and just about any other daw you can throw at it. The icon pro audio qcon ex g2 controls your favorite digital audio workstation with mackie control or hui emulation for pro tools and includes presets for several popular daws including cubasenuendo, logic pro, ableton live, protools, studio one, digital performer, fl studio, samplitude, reaper, bitwig, reason, sonar, and audition. There is no native support, only the volume faders works, few mapped buttons like record, solo, mute, trim, record, stop, but no fx, bus and other useful functions as you might have seen in some youtube while they use logic or pro tools.
Icon digital qcon pro 8fader daw control surface with cubase. The timecode fired right up, the faders were ready to go, and the jog wheel moved right through the sequence. There was no noticeable delays and no effort really to get started. Nuendo, logic pro, pro tools, ableton live, samplitude and studio one. Updating qcon pro x to new daw selection mode icon. The icon qcon pro comes bundled with cubase le and includes factory presets for most popular daws including cubase, nuendo, logic pro, pro tools, ableton live, samplitude and studio one. Icon pro audio qcon pro x usb midi controller station with. Qconpro best range of pro audio brands at trade prices. The most popular daw overlays are included cubasenuendo, logic pro x, digital performer, fl studio, samplitude, reaper, studio one, bitwig, reason, protools, sonar, audition, ableton live and user define mode. Logic pro will detect the icon qcon pro x automatically.
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