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Summary of Contents for ICON QCon Pro Xs
- Page 1 Expansion unit for QconProX - MIDI/Audio control surface with motorized faders for production...
- Page 2 Important Safety Instructions 1. Read this manual thoroughly before using this unit. 2. Keep this manual for future reference. 3. Take notice of and comply with all warnings included in the user's manual or indicated on the appliance. 4. Follow all instructions included in this manual. 5.
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Page 3: Table Of Contents
Contents Introduction ..........................4 What's in the package? ......................4 Features ..........................5 Top Panel Layout ........................6 Rear Panel Layout .........................9 Getting Started (Use as a extender with QconProX) ............10 Cubase ...........................13 Logic Pro ........................15 Pro Tools .........................17 Connecting Your QconProXS Controller (Standalone device)..........19 Cubase ...........................20 Nuendo ...........................21 Logic Pro ........................22... -
Page 4: Introduction
You'll also find a warranty card enclosed---please don't forget to fill it out and mail it so that you can receive online technical support at: www.iconproaudio.com. And so we can send you updated information about this and other ICON products in the future. As with most electronic devices, we strongly recommend you retain the original packaging. -
Page 5: Features
Features ● 8 touch-sensitive motorized channel faders with 10-bit resolution ● 12-segment LED level metering bridge equipped for channel (mono) level metering (Angled and located at the top for easy reading) ● 8 x dual function encoder knobs (Enter & rotate) The multi-colour surround LED display will change colour according to the controlling parameter for easy control (Cubase only). -
Page 6: Top Panel Layout
Top Panel Layout Note: Function operates slightly difference between DAWs. The following description is based on the functions that operate in Apple Logic Pro. 1. Upper LCD Display The two-line backlit LCD display shows the parameter values as you adjust them and also provides feedback about channel selections, operating modes, and more. - Page 7 switch the function of these faders to change other settings. They are all touch sensitive to allow override automation the moment you touch a fader. Also, they are motorized; they will automatically move to reflect the current level of the selected channels in your DAW application. Any automation recorded in a project will be reflected by the fader positions.
- Page 8 Ch. Rec / 7 Ch. Rec buttons - These buttons are used to scroll through the DAW list. The name of the DAW will display on the LCD. Ch. Rec button - Press to enter the DAW selection. To change your QconProXS DAW mode, turn off and on the power switch to enter the DAW selection mode.
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Page 9: Rear Panel Layout
Rear Panel Layout 1. User A / User B 1/4” TRS connectors These 1/4” TRS connectors are able to connect to foot pedals to activate your selected functions. To set their parameters, select USER A and USER B parameters at Mackie control mode. 2. -
Page 10: Getting Started (Use As A Extender With Qconprox)
“detect” the new hardware and notify you that it is ready to use. (Tips: We recommended that you use ICON’s OneHub USB hub, which allows you to connect up to 3 units of QconProXS, if you are not connecting QconProXS directly to your computer’s USB port.) - Page 11 2. Select the DAW. Press << (channel 6’s “Rec” button)/>> (channel 7’s “Rec” button) to scroll through the DAW list, and then press the “DAW” (channel 8’s “Rec” button) button to make the selection. QconProXS QconProXS Press " << " & " >> "to select your expansion unit. Press "...
- Page 12 QconProXS QconProX Press " << " & " >> "to select unit(s) of Qcon Pro XS. Press " << " & " >> "to select your expansion unit. (1): Expansion unit 3 Three Qcon Pro XS Press " << " & " >> "to select your expansion unit.
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Page 13: Cubase
DAW’s in each controller (QconProXS) product page’s “Setup demo” section. For DAW’s not on our setup demo list, please refer to your software user manual for hardware setup.) Cubase iCON QCONProX V1.12 iCON QCONProX V1.12 iCON QCONPro XS3 V1.06 iCON QCONPro XS3 V1.06... - Page 14 QCONPro XS2 V1.06 iCON QCONPro XS2 V1.06 iCON QCONPro XS1 V1.06 iCON QCONPro XS1 V1.06...
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Page 15: Logic Pro
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Page 17: Pro Tools
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Page 19: Connecting Your Qconproxs Controller (Standalone Device)
Connecting Your QconProXS Controller (Standalone device) exp ansion uni t CapsLook Shift Ctrl Ctrl AltGr intel 1. Connect the QconProXS to your Mac/PC via the USB port Choose a USB port on your Mac/PC and insert the wide (flat) end of the USB cable. -
Page 20: Cubase
DAW’s in each controller (QconProXS) product page’s “Setup demo” section. For DAW’s not on our setup demo list, please refer to your software user manual for hardware setup.) Cubase iCON QconProXS V1.05 iCON QconProXS V1.05... -
Page 21: Nuendo
Nuendo Nuendo Nuendo iCON Qcon ProXS V1.05 iCON Qcon ProXS V1.05 iCON Qcon ProXS V1.05 iCON Qcon ProXS V1.05 iCON Qcon ProXS V1.05 iCON Qcon ProXS V1.05... -
Page 22: Logic Pro
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Page 23: Samplitude
Qcon ProXS V1.05 iCON Qcon ProXS V1.05 Samplitude Samplitude... - Page 24 Qcon ProXS V1.05 iCON Qcon ProXS V1.05 Automap MIDI Microsoft GS Wavetable Synth Automap Propellerhead Automap MIDI Automap HUI Automap Propellerhead iCON Qcon ProXS V1.05 Automap HUI iCON Qcon ProXS V1.05...
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Page 25: Bitwig
Bitwig iCON Qcon ProXS V1.05 iCON Qcon ProXS V1.05 iCON Qcon ProXS V1.05... -
Page 26: Reason
Reason Reason iCON Qcon ProXS V1 . 05 iCON Qcon ProXS V1 . 05 iCON Qcon ProXS V1 . 05... -
Page 27: Reaper
Reaper Reaper Mackie Control Extender iCON Qcon ProXS V1.05 iCON Qcon ProXS V1.05... -
Page 28: Studio One
Studio One Studio One iCON Qcon ProXS V1.05 iCON Qcon ProXS V1 . 05... -
Page 29: Ableton Live
Ableton Live Mackie Control iCON QconProXS iCON QconProXS Input: MackieControl Input(iCON QconProXS V1.05) Output: MackieControl Output(iCON QconProXS V1.05) Output: Microsoft GS Wavetable Synth Automap Propellerhead Automap MIDI... -
Page 30: Pro Tools
Pro Tools Pro Tools iCON Qcon ProXS V1.05 iCON Qcon P Automap HUI Automap MIDI Automap Propellerhead iCON Qcon ProXS V1.05 Microsoft GS Wavetable Synth Microsoft MIDI Mapper iCON Qcon P iCON Qcon P... - Page 31 Automap HUI Automap MIDI Automap Propellerhead iCON Qcon ProXS V1.05...
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Page 32: Imap Tm Software For Mac Os X
1. Insert the Utility CD in your CD-Rom and double click “QconProXS iMap” icon. QConProXS Firmware iMap.dmg iMap iMap Tips: By “drag and drop” the “QconProXS” icon into the “Applications” folder, you could create a “iMap” shortcut on your Mac’s desktop. -
Page 33: Installing Imap Tm Software For Windows
Go to the CD folder and double click "Setup".) (Note: If the file was downloaded from our website, please unzip the file and click the setup icon.) Diagram 1 3. Choose Install Location Choose your preferred install location for iMap or use the default location and click “Next”. - Page 34 5. Create a shortcut on your desktop Please untick the box if you do not want to place a shortcut icon on your desktop for iMap , otherwise click “Next”. Diagram 4 6. iMap started to install The iMap installation has now started, wait for it to finish.
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Page 35: Assigning Daw Mode (Mackie Control/Hui) Or Defining Midi Functions With Imap Tm
Assigning DAW Mode (Mackie Control/HUI) or Defining MIDI Functions with iMap There are two different methods for setting up your QconProXS. In general, it is simpler and faster to set the device to pre-mapped DAW modes with Mackie Control/HUI protocol, depended on which DAW you use. The device has built-in DAW Mackie/HUI protocols as follows: Nuendo (Mackie Control Protocol) –... -
Page 36: Assigning Daw Mode (Mackie Control/Hui) Using Imap
Assigning DAW Mode (Mackie control/HUI) Using iMap iMap QconProXS software panel Tips: You may also use the hardware to select DAW mode instead of through iMap. Please refer to P.19-20 for instructions. To begin DAW mode setup, connect your QconProXS with iMap. Follow the steps below: 1. - Page 37 3. Select “QconProXS” from the pop-up menu as your MIDI out device. iCON Qcon ProXS V1.05 4. According to your DAW, select the DAW Mackie/HUI protocol mode from the “Mode” pull-down menu. Different DAW modes are listed below: Nuendo (Mackie Control Protocol) – For Nuendo Cubse (Mackie Control Protocol) –...
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Page 38: Assigning Midi Messages In User-Defined Mode Using Imap
Assigning MIDI Messages in User-Defined Mode Using iMap iMap QconProXS software panel To begin the “User defines” mode setup, let make the connection of your QconProXS with iMap. Please follow the below steps: 1. Connect QconProXS to your Mac/PC 2. Launch iMap and click “Connect Device” Note: If your QconProXS is not connected to your Mac/PC, the message “There are no MIDI input devices”... - Page 39 3. Select “QconProXS” from the pop-up menu as your MIDI out device. iCON Qcon ProXS V1.05 ① ② Select the DAW mode for your intended DAW. Then select the control elements such as buttons, knob (rotate/ enter), or faders that you would like to assign a new midi ③...
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Page 40: Control Element Setup In User-Defined Mode
Control Element Setup in User-Defined Mode iMap QconProXS software panel There are controls including faders, knobs, buttons and jog wheel etc. on QconProXS that you could set your own MIDI messages. Four types of message including “Pitch”, “Note” & “CC” value you may adjust depended on the control element. - Page 41 Table “Control elements chart” Avalaible MIDI message setting values Control protocol Control Element Message Channel Message type Pitch 0-127 Slide Bank MSB to Poly Mode On Touch sensitive Note C(-1) to G(9) Faders Slide Touch sensitive 0-100 Rotate Bank MSB to Poly Mode On Enter Note C(-1) to G(9)
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Page 42: Other Functions In Imap
Other Functions in iMap™ 1. “Save file” button Click this button to save your current settings for the QconProXS. The file is an “. QconProXS” file. 2. “Load file” button Click this button to load a previously saved “. QconProXS” setting file for your QconProXS. -
Page 43: Firmware Upgrade
QconPro XS functional firmware upgrade procedure QconProXS functional firmware upload procedure upgrade procedure QconPro XS func Mac/PC CapsLook Shift Ctrl CapsLook Shift Ctrl AltGr Ctrl Mac/PC CapsLook Shift Ctrl AltGr Ctrl iCON Qcon ProXS V1.05 iCON Qcon ProXS V1.05 QCON_PRO_XS_V1.05.bin QCON_PRO_XS_V1.05.bin QCON_PRO_XS_V1.05.bin iCON Qcon P... - Page 44 CapsLook Shift Ctrl iCON Qcon ProXS V1.05 iCON Qcon P QCON_PRO_XS_V1.05.bin iCON Qcon ProXS V1.05 QCON_PRO_XS_V1.05.bin QCON_PRO_XS_V1.05.bin QCON_PRO...
- Page 45 Qcon ProXS V1.05 QCON_PRO QCON_PRO_XS_V1.05.bin QCON_PRO_XS_V1.05.bin QCON_PRO_XS_V1.05.bin...
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Page 46: Restore The Factory Default Settings
Restore the factory default settings To restore your QconProXS settings to factory default, simply launch iMap and import the original settings (i.e. without making any changes) to the device through the following steps. 1. Connect QconProXS with the provided USB cable and launch iMap software. 2. -
Page 47: Specifications
Specifications Connector: To computer USB connector (standard type) Power supply: 12V/2.5A DC Current consumption: 2A or less Weight: 4.09kg (9.02lb) Dimensions: 309(L) x 416(W) x 188(H)mm 12.17”(L) x 16.38”(W) x 7.4”(H) -
Page 48: Services
Pack the unit in its original packaging including end card and box. This is very important. If you have lost the packaging, please make sure you have packed the unit properly. ICON is not responsible for any damage that occurs due to non-factory packing. - Page 49 www.iconproaudio.com support.iconproaudio.com www.instagram.com/iconproaudio www.facebook.com/iconproaudio www.youtube.com/iconproaudi o...
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