iCON Pro Audio V1-X User manual

User manual
The future of DAW controllers is here!
Extend the revolution!
Presenting the V1-X, the extender for the agship V1-M DAW
controller - featuring a beautifully designed meter bridge, 8
12-bit faders, 8 smooth action rotary encoders, 2 inch OLED displays,
an additional LED displays and 32 illuminated buttons.
Combine your V1-X's and V1-M and enjoy 16 + channels of one of
the most advanced recording systems in the world.

Important Safety InstructionsImportant 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. When cleaning the cabinet or other parts of this appliance, use only a dry or slightly damp soft
cloth.
7. Do not block any ventilation openings or interfere with the proper ventilation of this unit. Install
in accordance with the manufacturer's instructions.
8. Do not use or store near any heat sources such as radiators, heat registers, stoves, or other heat-
producing appliances.
9. Do not interfere with plugs in any way. Do not open the unit. ALWAYS consult an
electrician for any proposed electrical work and NEVER attempt any remedial work yourself.
10. Protect the power cord from being walked on or otherwise damaged by items placed on or
against them. Particular attention should be given to the plugs, receptacles, and the point where
the cord exits the appliance.
11. To avoid the risk of electrical shock, do not touch any exposed wiring while the unit is in
operation.
12. Only use attachments/accessories specified by the manufacturer.
13. Unplug this unit and all connected electrical equipment during lightning storms or when left
unused for a long period of time.
14. Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel. Servicing is required when the appliance has
been damaged in any way or fails to operate normally.
WARNING: To reduce the risk of fire or electric shock, do not expose this unit to rain or moistureWARNING: To reduce the risk of fire or electric shock, do not expose this unit to rain or moisture
The lightning ash with an arrowhead
symbol within an equilateral triangle is
intended to alert the user to the presence
of uninsulated hazardous voltage within
the device's enclosure, which may be of
su󰀩cient magnitude to induce a risk of
electric shock to persons.
The exclamation point within an equilateral
triangle is intended to alert the user to
the presence of important operating and
maintenance (servicing) instructions in the
literature accompanying the device.

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Contents
Introduction .................................................................................... 4
What's in the package? ................................................................. 4
Register your ICON Pro Audio product to your personal account . 5
Features Pt. 1 ................................................................................ 6
Features Pt.2 ................................................................................. 7
Top Panel Layout .......................................................................... 8
Top Panel Layout (cont.)................................................................ 9
Rear Panel Layout ...................................................................... 11
Getting Started with the V1-X ...................................................... 12
Launching the V1-X in Every Day Use ........................................ 15
Ableton Live ................................................................................ 16
Audition........................................................................................ 17
Bitwig ........................................................................................... 18
Cakewalk .................................................................................... 19
Cubase/Nuendo .......................................................................... 20
Digital Performer 11 ..................................................................... 21
FL Studio .................................................................................... 22
Logic Pro ..................................................................................... 23
Luna............................................................................................. 24
Mixbus 32C ................................................................................. 25
Pro Tools ...................................................................................... 26
Reaper ......................................................................................... 27
Reason ........................................................................................ 29
Samplitude .................................................................................. 31
Studio One................................................................................... 32
Tracktion Waveform ..................................................................... 33
Installing iMapTM for the Mac ...................................................... 34
Installing iMapTM for Windows ...................................................... 35
The iMAPTM .................................................................................. 37
Other Functions in iMap™ ........................................................... 39
Firmware upgrade ....................................................................... 40
Hardware Connections ................................................................ 43
Expanding Even Further.... .......................................................... 44
Fitting your V1-X Extender .......................................................... 45
Specications .............................................................................. 46
Services ....................................................................................... 47

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Introduction
What's in the package?
●V1-X Extender unit
●Quick Start Guide x 1
●USB C Cable x 1
●Connector plugs x 2
Firstly, congratulations on your purchase of the ICON Pro Audio V1-X extender for
the V1-M MIDI DAW controller! In these pages, you'll nd a detailed description of
the features of the V1-X and a full list of specications.
Please register the product on our website at the link below
www. iconproaudio.com/registration
As with most electronic devices, we strongly recommend you retain the original
packaging. In the unlikely event that the product is returned for servicing, the original
packaging (or reasonable equivalent) is required. With proper care and adequate air
circulation, your V1-X MIDI DAW controller will operate awlessly for many years to
come.
We trust that this product will provide years of excellent service and in the unlikely
event that your product does not perform to the highest standard, every e󰀨ort will be
made to address the issue.

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Register your ICON Pro Audio product to
your personal account
1. Check the serial number of your device
Please go to http:// iconproaudio.com/registration or scan the QR code
below.

Input your device’s serial number and the other information on the screen. Click
“Submit”.

A message will pop up showing your device information such as model name
and its serial number - Click “Register this device to my account”. If you see any
other message, please contact our after-sales service team

2. Log in to your personal account page for existing users or
sign up as a new user
Existing user: Please log into your User Center page by inputting your
user name and password.

New user: Please click “Sign Up” and ll in all the information.
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3. Download all useful materials
All your registered devices under your account will show on the page. Each
product will be listed along with all its available les such as drivers, rmware,
user manuals in di󰀨erent languages and bundled software etc. for download.

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Features Pt. 1
The world of MIDI DAW controllers changed with the V1-M MIDI DAW controller.
This outstanding and let's be frank, beautiful machine will nd its way to the heart
of studio operations throughout the world, no matter the size or scope of the facility.
Equally suited to full scale, state-of-the-art professional studios as it is to the project
studio owner, never before has a DAW controller featuring this level of capability,
value for money and expandability been available. It truly is a revolution in the world
of DAW controllers.
Expanding the amount of channels of your V1-M system with the V1-X extender
unit with 8 fresh new channels, brings you greater control and less banking through
tracks.
The V1-X brings you 8 touch-sensitive, 12 bit motorized faders with beautifully
designed fader caps, designed to ergonomically t your nger for a more comfortable
mixing experience.
The striking, modern meter bridge features 8 bright, clear accurate 12 segment LED
meters and a super clear TFT display showing channel names, track values and
channel colors (DAW dependent).
A lower 1.4 inch TFT display shows additional information for those DAWs capable
of relaying this.
Your V1-X comes with 8 endless, smooth action rotary encoders, 32 illuminated
buttons per channel, (rec, solo, mute and sel).
As with the V1-M, the V1-X features the super-stable Cortex-M7 @500 MHz ARM
chip , which will ensure the machines will o󰀨er you reliability, durability along with
ground breaking functionality for many years to come.
A highly advanced user-friendly generation of iMAPTM software supports the V1-X
as well as the V1-M. Simply launch at the start of each session to ensure that
commands such as 'Lock' not only apply to the main unit, but to the V1-X extender
as well. This is because of the clever way that the iMAP acts as a bridge between
the hardware and the computer. There is no secondary software to worry about, so
no lag - the communication is super fast and changes are a󰀨ected immediately.
The only question now is, just how many V1-X units to add to your V1-M!

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Features Pt.2
●Functions as an extender for the iCON Pro Audio V1-M MIDI DAW controller
●8x touch-sensitive motorized faders with 12-bit resolution
●Extremely hardwearing, durable and versatile
●On-board 2 inch TFT display showing channel name, control values,
channel colors etc. (DAW dependent)
●Attractive, modern meter bridge featuring precise, clear and eye-catching
LED meters
●Additional lower 1.14 inch TFT display for each channel (some DAW’s are
equipped to display additional information on this screen)
●8 smooth action dual-function encoder knobs (Rotate and Enter)
●Illuminated buttons for channel control including Mute, Solo and Record
●Supports Universal Mackie Control and HUI protocols for seamless integration
with compatible music production software
●Supports Ability, Audition, Ableton Live, Bitwig, Cakewalk, Cubase/Nuendo,
Digital Performer, FL Studio, Mixbus 32C, Pro Tools, Logic Pro, Luna, Reaper,
Reason, Samplitude, Studio One and Tracktion Waveform
●iMapTM software included
●USB C high-speed connectivity
●Firmware upgrade available via USB C connection and iMapTM software
●Superior build quality and robust metal casing with Kensington lock port
● Superb reliability with Cortex-M7 @500 MHz ARM chip

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Top Panel Layout
Diagram
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Top Panel Layout (cont.)
1. TFT Display
The generously proportioned 2 inch TFT on-board display shows the parameter
values as you adjust them and also provides feedback about channel selections,
operating modes, PAN values and more. The display is also capable of reecting
the color modes of the DAW channels. This is useful if you wish to group
instrument tracks according to a certain color, i.e. guitar tracks as purple, drum
tracks as yellow etc. The information displayed is dependent on the DAW.
2. On-board display
A second TFT 1.14 inch display of 8 windows, suitable for DAWs equipped to
communicate information via a second display.
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3. 8 channel Faders
The eight motorized faders are generally used for controlling the track
volume of the DAW. Depending on your DAW, you may use the “Flip” button to
swap the rotary encoders and the fader functions. This may be useful if making
very intricate moves for PAN or plug-in parameter values commonly executed
using the rotary encoders. The 12 bit resolution faders are capable of very detailed
movement.
Any automation recorded in a project will be reected by the fader positions. Any
parameter adjustments made with the fader will be displayed directly above on
the upper TFT display. All faders are touch sensitive and allow the user to override
automation the moment a fader is touched.
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NOTE: The V1-X is a universal DAW controller (i.e. not designed for one specic DAW).
Functions will operate slightly di󰀨erently between DAWs. Please refer to your DAW manual for each function.

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4. Recording channel control buttons section
REC button - Activate and deactivate the recording state of the
associated channel. The switch will light red when the channel is armed.
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SOLO button - Activate/de-activate the solo state of the associated
channel. The switch will light green when the channel solo state is on and
other channels will be muted.
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MUTE button - Activate and deactivate the mute state of the associated
channel. The switch will light blue when the channel is muted.
SEL button - Used to select the channel
5. Knobs
The eight smooth, noiseless, endless rotary encoder knobs are generally
used for controlling the track pan position, aux send levels and EQ of your
DAW. You may also use them to adjust specic parameters within plug-ins
and virtual instruments, (as your DAW software allows). The push-button
action of the knob can be used to change modes of operation within the
DAW (this is DAW dependent) and the rotating action of the knob can be
used to change parameters of PAN, EQ, plug-in values etc.
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6. Channel meters (mono)
Eight 12-segment LED meters showing the associated channel level.
Color display
Lower ‘bar’ display showing color modes of the DAW channels. This is
useful if you wish to group instrument tracks according to a certain color, i.e.
guitar tracks as purple, drum tracks as yellow etc.). *
* only a few DAWs support this at the moment.
7.

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Rear Panel Layout
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1. USB C port
Functions as a MIDI port to your computer and compatible software.
2. 12V/2.5A power adapter port
Connect the power adaptor provided, here.
(Note: the V1-X is not able to work without the provided power adaptor
connected. USB bus power from a computer is insu󰀩cient).
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1.Connect the V1-X to your Mac/PC via the USB C port and select
the system
Choose a USB port on your Mac/PC and insert the USB C cable. Connect the cable’s
other end to the V1-X.
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When switching on for the rst time, press down rotary encoder #4 (4th from
left). Now, turn on the V1-X whilst pressing the encoder. This will launch the
system selection interface on the V1-X’s screen.
‘Windows or Mac. Select your system.’ will be displayed on the screen. Please
select the relevant system and continue. You do not need to repeat this step unless
you wish to change the system, (i.e. if you select Mac now, but wish to select
Windows in the future).
2. Congure the 3x DAWs you wish to connect to
You will have already allocated 3x DAWs in the V1-M iMAP and assigned them to the 3x
DAW buttons on the V1-M, (see the iMAP section of the V1-M manual).
These are the DAWs that are used as examples in the V1-M manual;
Getting Started with the V1-X
DAW #1 Bitwig
DAW #2 Cubase
DAW #3 Logic
For clarity purposes, we'll continue to use these examples in the following pages to
demonstrate how you will congure the DAWs to the V1-X.
Firstly, let's get one thing very clear;
You do NOT need to allocate DAWs to the V1-X so that it recognizes which is
DAW#1, DAW #2 is and so on. You've already set that up on the V1-M. This will be
communicated to the V1-X. Please make sure you switch on your iMAP rst at all
times when using the V1-M/X system so that the V1-M will be able to communicate
with the V1-X.
Now, you only have to ensure that the DAW programs know the V1-X and the V1-M
are trying to communicate to them.
Read on to nd out how.
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Win Mac
Press down the 4th rotary encoder
and switch on the V1-M V1-X. Press the corresponding button at
the bottom of thescreen according
to the system you need to select.
Select your system.
When turning on for the 1st time

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Note: MIDI port 4 is used by the iCON Pro Audio software, iMAPTM, to change the
three DAWs you use, to update rmware and to program the 24 panel touchscreen
with the functions of your choice on the V1-M.
These four options will appear as a menu from which you can select your chosen
DAW.
So, remembering our examples from the V1-M manual;
DAW #1 Bitwig
DAW #2 Cubase
DAW #3 Logic
We know that we need to select 'V1-X V1.01' (or whichever rmware version it is*),
in Bitwig because that is the DAW we have chosen to be DAW #1 on the V1-M.
When you press DAW #1 on the V1-M unit, the VM-1 and V1-X will automatically go
into Bitwig mode.
In our example, Cubase is our second DAW, so when we are conguring our DAW
to work with the V1-X, we will need to select 'MIDIIN2 (V1-X V1.01)' or whichever
rmware version it is*) in the menu. When the V1-X is set up as a Mackie control
device in Cubase, whenever we press '2' in the DAW Controller selection section on
the V1-M, the V1-M and V1-X will automatically select Cubase.
The same applies for Logic, although this time we are going to select 'MIDIIN3 (V1-X
V1.01)' (or whichever rmware version it is*) to automatically select this DAW.
*rmware versions are updated over time
Since you will have allocated 3 DAWs within the V1-M iMAP, you will need to
congure those DAWs so that the V1-X recognizes them and the DAW/s recognize
the V1-X, along with the V1-M. This is done in the same way as the V1-M. In some
DAW's you might add the V1-X as another instance of 'Mackie Control', in others
you may need to add the V1-X as a 'Mackie extender'. Please refer to your DAW
manufacturer's manual if in doubt.
This is the basic principle of how to add the V1-X extender;
Setting up the V1-X in the DAW
iCON V1-X V1.01 DAW #1
DAW #2
DAW #3
IMAP
MIDIIN2(iCON V1-X V1.01)
MIDIIN3(iCON V1-X V1.01)
MIDIIN4(iCON V1-X V1.01) x

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Here's an example of how it is set up in Cubase.
As you can see, when conguring the device as a Mackie controller, there is a
choice of 4 possible options.
Because we have set up Cubase to respond to DAW control button '2' on the V1-
M, we are going to select 'MIDIIN2 (V1-X V1.01)' when connecting the V1-X.
Please also note, (although this is specic to Cubase), that users should use
Mackie Control in the usual way to set up their devices in Cubase 12 onwards
and not Cubase's MIDI Remote Manager.
Regardless of the supported DAWs you are using, the principle will be largely the
same.
Mackie Control 2
Mackie Control 2
(iCON V1-M V1.01)
(iCON V1-M V1.01)
iCON V1-X V1.01
(iCON V1-X V1.01)
MIDIIN2(iCON V1-X V1.01)
(iCON V1-X V1.01)
(iCON V1-X V1.01)

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Launching the V1-X in Every Day Use
Every time you use the V1-M and the V1-X extender unit/s, please launch the
controller rst, then the iMAP, then the DAW/s.
The iMAP communicates directly to the hardware only and does not communicate
to other software - this ensures that the speed of communication is fast and
unhampered by secondary factors.
The iMAP acts as a kind of 'bridge' between the V1-M main unit and any V1-X
extenders you may be using and ensures cohesion. The 'Lock' function, when
used in conjunction with a V1-X extender unit for example, will work as expected.
If the iMAP is not connected, it won't.
Of course, if you are expecting to make any changes with the programming of
functions, the iMAP will need to run concurrently with the V1-M hardware.
Lastly, the reason for using the sequence of Controller, iMAP, DAW is because
MIDI port 4 is used by the iCON Pro Audio software, iMAPTM, to change the
three DAWs you use, to update rmware and to program the V1-M's 24-panel
touchscreen with the functions of your choice. You cannot use this port to connect
your device.
Unfortunately, some DAWs will automatically try to occupy Port 4 when launched
and this will prevent the iMAP from functioning properly. The iMAP, therefore,
needs to be turned on rst to make sure it occupies that MIDI port.
Remember
Step 1:Controller
Step 2:iMAP
Step 3:DAW
Every time you launch the V1-X

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Ableton Live
2
345
iCON V1-M V1.01
Input: MackieControl Input (iCON QCONPRO G2 V1.00)
Output: MackieControl Output (iCON QCONPRO G2 V1.00)
Output: Microsoft GS Wavetable Synth
Automap Propellerhead
Automap MIDI
Ableton Live
1
iCON V1-X V1.01
iCON V1-M V1.01
iCON V1-X V1.01
iCON V1-M V1.01
Mackie ControlXT
Mackie Control

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Audition
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6
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11
14
12
13
10
iCON V1-M V1.01 Port 1
iCON V1-M V1.01 Port 1
iCON V1-X1 V1.01 Port 1
iCON V1-X1 V1.01 Port 1

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Bitwig
Bitwig
2
3
5
7
8
6
4
1
iCON V1-M V1.01
iCON V1-X V1.01
iCON V1-M V1.01
iCON V1-X V1.01

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Cakewalk
Cakewalk
1
2
3
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7
9
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12
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iCON V1-M V1.01 iCON V1-M V1.01
iCON V1-X V1.01
iCON V1-X V1.01
iCON V1-M V1.01
iCON V1-M V1.01
5
4
6

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Cubase/Nuendo
iCON V1-M V1.01
iCON V1-M V1.01
5
1
Cubase/Nuendo
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7
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MIDIIN2 iCON(V1-X V1.01)
MIDIIN2 iCON(V1-X V1.01)