User manual MIDI/Audio control surface with motorized faders for production
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. Do not expose this unit to rain or moisture. Avoid having water or other liquids spilled on this unit. 6.
Contents Introduction.............................................................................................................................4 What's in the package?..........................................................................................................4 Features.................................................................................................................................5 Top Panel Layout...............................................................................
Introduction Thank you for purchasing the ICON Qcon Pro X Midi/Audio control surface. We sincerely trust this product will provide years of satisfactory service, but if anything is not to your complete satisfaction, we will endeavor to make things right. In these pages, you'll find a detailed description of the features of the Qcon Pro X, as well as a guided tour through its front and Rear panels, step-by-step instructions for its setup and use, and full specifications.
Features ●● 8 touch-sensitive motorized channel faders with 10-bit resolution ●● 1 touch-sensitive motorized fader for master channel with 10-bit resolution ●● 12-segment LED level metering bridge equipped for channel (mono) and master channel (stereo) 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) ●● 11-segmen
●● Mackie control build-in for Cubase, Nuendo, Samplitude, Logic Pro, Reaper, Studio One, Bitwig, Reason and Abelton Live.
Top Panel Layout 5 9 4 7 1 6 6a 11 8a 10a 10b 2 8b 3a 3b 8c 8e 8d Note: Function operates slightly difference between DAWs. Please refer to your DAW manual for each function and overlap the provided labeling template according to your current using DAW. The following description is based on the functions that operate in Apple Logic Pro. 1.
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. Any parameter adjustments made with these faders will be displayed directly above on the LCD display (upper LCD). 3. Master fader 3b.
MUTE buttons - Activate and deactivate the mute state of the associated channel. The switch will light blue when the channel is muted. SEL buttons - The SEL buttons activate the associated channels in the DAW software in order to perform a specific operation (for example, when adjusting EQ with the ASSIGNABLE ENCODERS, the SEL switch will be used to choose the channel you want to adjust). When a channel is selected, the associated SEL switch's red LED will light up.
8d) Jog wheel section Jog wheel - The jog wheel is used for various purposes specific to the DAW application, including shuttle and scrubbing functions. Scrub button - The SCRUB button is typically used in conjunction with the jog wheel to scrub selected audio tracks for editing and auditioning purposes. 8e) Transport control buttons section PLAY button - Activate the play function of the DAW. STOP button - Activate the stop function of the DAW.
To change your Qcon Pro X DAW mode, turn off and on the power switch to enter the DAW selection mode. Select your desired DAW from the list with the “<<” / “>>” buttons. (Tip: DAW button could not be activated if a DAW software is running.) (Tip: Qcon Pro X will memorise your last selected DAW mode and re-enter the same mode a few seconds after it has been switched on. (i.e. DAW mode selection is not needed if the last mode is being used.
Rear Panel Layout 9 14 12 13 15 12. User A / User B RCA connectors These RCA 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. 13. USB port Connect your Qcon Pro X to your Mac/PC via this USB port. 14. 3 x Extension ports Connect your extension unit such as QconProXS to these ports. 9. Auto/Manual switch Switch to select trigger DAW mode automatically or manually.
Getting Started Connecting Your QconPro X Controller 1. Connect the QconPro X 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. Connect the cable’s other end to the QconPro X. Your Mac/PC should automatically “detect” the new hardware and notify you that it is ready to use. 2. Select the DAW at QconPro X. To select DAW mode, you may use automatic or manual select mode.
2.2 For Manual mode If you have switched QconPro X to “Manual” mode. Once you turn on the power switch, the LCD will display a message asking you to select DAW mode. Press <> to scroll through the DAW list and press “DAW” to confirm the selection. Tip: QconPro X will memorise your last selected DAW mode and re-enter the same mode a few seconds after it has been switched on. (i.e. DAW mode selection is not needed if the last mode is being used.
3. Setup your DAW The QconPro X has built-in Mackie Control and HUI protocol, which will save you considerable trouble in setting up the device at your DAW. Simply add the “Mackie Control” or “HUI” device under the “MIDI Controller” on your software. After the Mackie Control or HUI device has been added, select QconPro X controller as your MIDI input and output device in your DAW.
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Studio Studio One One 1 2 3 4 5 iCON Qcon ProX V1.05 7 iCON Qcon ProX V1.
Abelton Live 1 2 3 4 Mackie Control iCON Qcon ProX Input: MackieControl Input(iCON Qcon ProX V1.05) Output: MackieControl Output(iCON Qcon ProX V1.
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iMapTM Software for Mac OS X Please follow the procedures below step-by-step to launch your iMapTM software to Mac OS X. 1. Insert the Utility CD in your CD-Rom and double click “QconPro X iMap” icon. iMap QConProX Firmware iMap.dmg iMap Tip: By “drag and drop” the “QconPro X” icon into the “Applications” folder, you could create a “iMap” shortcut on your Mac’s desktop.
Installing iMapTM Software for Windows Please follow the procedures below step-by-step to install your iMapTM software. 1. Turn on your PC. 2. Insert the Utility CD in your CD-Rom. After you have inserted the CD into your CD-Rom, an installation screen should appear as shown in diagram 1; click “Install”. (Note: If the Installation screen do not appaer automatically. Go to the CD folder and double click "Setup".
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 iMapTM, otherwise click “Next”. Diagram 4 6. iMapTM started to install The iMapTM installation has now started, wait for it to finish. Then click “Finish”. Diagram 5 7. Click the iMap logo on your desktop to launch the iMap software.
Assigning DAW Mode (Mackie Control/HUI) or Defining MIDI Functions with iMapTM 30 There are two different methods for setting up your QconPro X. 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: 1. Nuendo (Mackie Control Protocol) – For Nuendo 2. Cubse (Mackie Control Protocol) – For Cubase 3.
Assigning DAW Mode (Mackie control/HUI) Using iMapTM iMapTM QconPro X software panel Tip: You may also use the hardware to select DAW instead of through iMap. Please refer to P.13-14 for instructions. To begin DAW mode setup, connect your QconPro X with iMap. Follow the steps below: 1. Connect QconPro X to your Mac/PC 2. Launch iMap and click “Connect Device” Note: If your QconPro X is not connected to your Mac/PC, the message “There are no MIDI input devices” will appear.
3. Select “QconPro X” from the pop-up menu as your MIDI out device. 2 iCON Qcon ProX V1.05 3 1 4. According to your DAW, select the DAW Mackie/HUI protocol mode from the “Mode” pull-down menu. Different DAW modes are listed below: 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10.
Assigning MIDI Messages in User-Defined Mode Using iMapTM iMapTM QconPro X software panel To begin the “User defines” mode setup, let make the connection of your QconPro X with iMap. Please follow the below steps: 1. Connect QconPro X to your Mac/PC 2. Launch iMap and click “Connect Device” Note: If your QconPro X is not connected to your Mac/PC, the message “There are no MIDI input devices” will appear. Please connect QconPro X to your Mac/PC with the provided USB cable.
3. Select “QconPro X” from the pop-up menu as your MIDI out device. 2 iCON Qcon ProX V1.05 3 1 4. ① Select the DAW mode for your intended DAW. ② Then select the control elements such as buttons, knob (rotate/ enter), or faders that you would like to assign a new midi function. ③ After selecting a control element, select a function from the “Function” pull down menu. Please see below for each control element setting in User-Defined Mode. 1 2 3 5.
Control Element Setup in User-Defined Mode iMapTM QconPro X software panel There are controls including faders, knobs, buttons and jog wheel etc. on QconPro X 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. Please refer to the below table for different control available setting values.
Table “Control elements chart” Control protocol Control Slide MCP Faders HUI MCP Knobs HUI MCP HUI JogWheel MCP Buttons HUI 36 Element Avalaible MIDI message setting values Message Channel Message type Pitch 1-9 CC 0-127 Bank MSB to Poly Mode On Touch sensitive Note - Slide CC - C(-1) to G(9) 0-9 Touch sensitive CC - 0-100 Rotate CC - Bank MSB to Poly Mode On Enter Note - C(-1) to G(9) Rotate CC - 0-9 Enter CC - 0-100 Rotate CC - 0-9 Rotate CC - 0-9 All but
Other Functions in iMap™ 3 1 2 1. “Save file” button Click this button to save your current settings for the QconPro X. The file is an “. QconPro X” file. 2. “Load file” button Click this button to load a previously saved “. QconPro X” setting file for your QconPro X. 3. “Firmware Upgrade” button Click this button to enter into the firmware upgrade window for QconPro X. Please refer to P.38 for the firmware upgrade procedure.
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Connect QconPro X to your Mac/PC with the provided USB cable and launch iMap. Click “Firmware Upgrade” to launch the window and follow the steps below carefully to upgrade Warning: The firmware upload process “MUST” be completed and not be interrupted during the file upload process, otherwise the unit may not able to be restored, in which case your device may require service centre repair before it can be reactivated.
Restore the factory default settings To restore your QconPro X 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 QconPro X with the provided USB cable and launch iMap software. 2. Click the “MIDI Device” button and select “QconPro X” as the MIDI input and output device. Note: If QconPro X does not appear on the pull down menu, select USB audio as the MIDI I/O device. 3.
Specifications Connector: To computer USB connector (standard type) To extender USB connector (B-Type) Power supply: 12V/2.5A DC Current consumption: 2A or less Weight: 6kg (13.2lb) Dimensions: 473(L) x 416(W) x 188(H)mm 18.62”(L) x 16.38”(W) x 7.
Services If your QconPro X needs servicing, follow these instructions. Check our online help centre at http://support.iconproaudio.com/hc/en-us, for information, knowledge, and downloads such as 1. FAQ 2. Download 3. Learn More 4. Forum Very often you will find solutions on these pages. If you don’t find a solution, create a support ticket at our online ACS (Auto Customer Support) at the below link, and our technical support team will assist you as soon as we can. To send defective products for service: 1.
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