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iCON - QCONPROX

Description

Expand and command your Digital Audio Workstation (DAW) by adding true tactile control via USB2.0. The all new QCon
Pro X is a control surface designed to get you out of "the box" of your computer and into your music. Record and mix without always having to point and click QCon Pro X puts the functions of your DAW at your fingertips by providing you with nine (9) full sized motorized faders, eight (8) rotary dual-function encoders, two (2) large backlit LCD screens, LED volume metering, a jog wheel and plenty of buttons to press. Adjust multiple volume or pan levels simultaneously. Mute or solo numerous tracks on the fly. Use the transport section to conveniently play, stop, fast forward, rewind, record, loop, zoom, punch in and punch out of your compositions. Spin the nicely sized jog wheel to scrub through tracks and address areas of special interest. Dedicated buttons also allow you to access your entire mix by banking across tracks in groups of 8 or 1 track at a time.

Control Any DAW
QCon Pro X is a powerful control surface for any DAW. Integration is most easily facilitated using any one of iCON's DAW specific custom modules. 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 DAW's functions. We offer modules to support the most popular DAWs including Cubase, Nuendo, Ableton Live, ProTools, Logic, Reason, Studio One, Bitwig, Samplitude and Reaper. And if you don't already have a DAW, no worries. Bitwig Studio 8-Track is included. Once QCon Pro X is linked to your DAW, then it will always boot up in the proper configuration; even after being powered off. If you have a module installed for one DAW, and want to use a different DAW, then no worries. You can still go into manual mode and select any of the other supported DAWs from a list displayed on the QCon Pro X LCD upon boot-up. Even if your DAW is not supported by a custom module, then you can still map its functions to QCon Pro X using the intuitive MIDI learn mode.

Control Your Plugins and Automation
QCon Pro X also gives you tactile control of your VST, RTAS, Direct X and AU Plugins. Dial in EQ frequencies, Q or gain with the rotary encoders. The values of different parameters are shown on the upper LCD screen. Control Virtual Instruments as well. There's also a "FLIP" button for fader control of plug-in parameters. Automation of track and plugin parameters is also made easy with QCon Pro X. Write fader rides just like you would on any large format analog console using buttons for familiar functions like GROUP, WRITE, TOUCH, LATCH and TRIM. QCon Pro X is also scalable. Expand in groups of 8 up to 32 channels. Expansion modules will be available soon, so you can create a custom surface to fit your needs. With the QCon Pro X you get the best of both worlds; the total recall, power and flexibility of your DAW with the look, feel and functionality of a sturdy piece of hardware.

Free Recording Software Included
Includes free recording software, such as Harrison 32C Vocal Intensity Processor, a "greatest hits" collection of features from Harrison's analog console heritage, Harrison AVA plugins and Mixbus32C workstation; Tracktion DAW Essentials, a collection of 16 contemporary FX plugins for use with any DAW; Dotec Audio plugins for streaming, podcasting, recording and mixing; and Bitwig Studio 8-Track, the trim and effective digital audio workstation to start producing, performing, and designing sounds like a pro, all available via download upon purchase and registration.

Features
* 8+1 touch-sensitive motorized faders with 10-bit resolution
* 12 segment LED meter bridge
* Stereo LED master channel level metering on metering bridge
* 8 Dual function encoders with multi-color LED indication ring
* 11-segment multi-color LED surrounding the encoders to indicate the rotation position
* Dual 256 large backlit LCDs to display channel name, control values etc. for each channel
* 12-segment LED display showing time location of your project in either SMPTE or BBT format
* 18 assignable buttons
* Jog shuttle wheel for scrubbing, fast search and control
* Illuminated buttons for each channel including Record Enable, Solo, Mute, Select and Monitor
* 6 illuminated transport buttons including Play, Stop, Rec, Rewind, Fast Forward and Loop
* Illuminated ZOOM button with 4 direction buttons
* 9 illuminated assignable MIDI function buttons
* Expandable to 32-channels using 3 QCon XS expander units
* Two (2) 1/4" connectors for foot switches and pedals
* Automatic and manual mode switch for accessing different DAW modes
* Class-compliant with Windows XP, Vista (32-bit), Windows 7 (32-bit & 64-bit), Windows 8 (32-bit & 64-bit), Windows 10 (32-bit & 64-bit) and Mac OS X
* USB 2.0 high speed connectivity
* ICON "Quick-Setup" driver is available for Cubase, Nuendo, Reason and Bitwig for instant plug & play compatibility
* Free Software Included: Harrison 32C Vocal Intensity Processor, Tracktion DAW Essentials FX plugins, Dotec Audio plugins, and Bitwig Studio 8-Track DAW
* Built-in Mackie Control for all DAWs listed (except for ProTools which uses Mackie HUI Protocol)
* PVC overlays are included for all DAWs listed (except Cubase and Nuendo which is the stock module)
* User self-defined (MIDI Learn) mode for other DAWs not supported with presets
* Easy firmware upgrade available via USB connection and iMap software
* Superior build quality and robust metal casing with Kensington lock port


Specifications
Connectors:
- To computer: USB connector (standard type)
- To extender: USB connector (B-Type)
Power supply: 12V2.5A DC
Current consumption: 2A or less
Weight: 6kg (13.2lb)
Dimensions: 473 x 416 x 188 mm (18.62" x 16.38" x 7.4")
Operating System Compatibility: Class-compliant with macOS Big Sur (M1 and Intel Compatible), Windows 10, and Windows 8/7 (32 & 64-bit)