Icon Qcon pro g2 User manual

User manual

MIDI/Audio control surface with motorized faders

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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. 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 the safety purpose of the polarized or grounding-type plug. A polarized plug

has two blades with one wider than the other. A grounding-type plug has two blades and a third

grounding prong. These are designated for your safety. If the provided plug does not fit into your

outlet, consult an electrician.

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 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 moisture

Introduction............................................................................................................................4

What's in the package? .........................................................................................................4

Features ................................................................................................................................5

Top Panel Layout...................................................................................................................6

Rear Panel Layout............................................................................................................... 11

Bottom Panel Layout ...........................................................................................................12

Getting Started (Connected with QconEX G2 (1 - 3units))..................................................13

Cubase ..........................................................................................................................17

Logic Pro .......................................................................................................................19

Pro Tools........................................................................................................................21

Getting Started (Standalone device) ...................................................................................23

Cubase ..........................................................................................................................25

Nuendo..........................................................................................................................26

Logic Pro .......................................................................................................................27

Samplitude.....................................................................................................................28

Bitwig.............................................................................................................................30

Reason ..........................................................................................................................31

Reaper...........................................................................................................................32

Studio One.....................................................................................................................33

Ableton Live...................................................................................................................34

Pro Tools........................................................................................................................35

Audition..........................................................................................................................36

Sonar.............................................................................................................................37

iMapTM Software for Mac OS X............................................................................................39

Installing iMapTM Software for Windows...............................................................................40

Firmware upgrade ...............................................................................................................42

Restore the factory default settings.....................................................................................45

Specications ......................................................................................................................46

Services...............................................................................................................................47

Contents

Introduction

What's in the package?

Thank you for purchasing the ICON ProAudio QconPro G2 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 nd a detailed description of the features of the QconPro G2,

as well as a guided tour through its front and side panels, step-by-step instructions

for its setup and use, and full specications.

You'll also nd a warranty card enclosed - please don't forget to ll 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 these and other ICON ProAudio

products in the future. As with most electronic devices, we strongly recommend you

retain the original packaging. In the unlikely event the product must be returned for

servicing, the original packaging (or reasonable equivalent) is required.

With proper care and adequate air circulation, your QconPro G2 will operate without

any trouble for many years. We recommend that you record your serial number in

the space provided below for future reference.

Please write your serial number here for future reference:

Purchased at:

Date of purchase:

●QconPro G2 USB-MIDI Controller x 1pc

●CD x 1

App software – iMap (Mac & Windows)

User manual & QSG

●Quick Start Guide x 1

●Screwdriver x 1

●USB2.0 Cable x 1

●AC adaptor x 1pc

Features

●8 touch-sensitive motorized channel faders

●12-segment LED level metering for channels

●1 touch-sensitive motorized fader for master channel

●8 x dual function encoder knobs (Enter & rotate)

●11-segment LED surrounding the encoders to indicate the rotating position

●Large backlit LCD to display channel name, control values etc. for each channel

●12-segment LED display showing time location of your project in either SMPTE or

Midi beat clock (bars:beats:ticks) format

●78 assignable buttons for user dene mode

●Jog wheel shuttle for fast search and control

●Illuminated buttons for each channel including Rec-enable, Solo, Mute, Select and

Monitor

●6 illuminated transport buttons including Play, Stop, Rec, Rewind, Fast forward

and Loop

●lluminated zoom key with 4 direction keys

●MackieControl and HUI Universal emulation

●iMap - Self midi mapping software is provided for user-dened mode (MIDI Learn)

●Expandable to 32-channel control surface with 3units of QconEX G2

●User A & User B 1/4” TRS connectors for connecting with pedals

●Class-compliant with Windows XP, Vista (32-bit), Windows 7/8/10 (32-bit & 64-

bit), and Mac OS X (IntelMac)

●USB 2.0 high speed connectivity

●Firmware upgrade available simply via USB connection and iMap software

●Different DAW overlay are included - Cubase/Nuendo, LogicPro, Digital Performer,

FL Studio, Samplitude, Reaper, Studio One, Bitwig, Reasons, ProTools, Sonar,

Audition, Ableton Live and User dene

●Robust aluminum and metal casing with Kensington lock port

Top Panel Layout

1. LCD backlit 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.

2. Channel faders

The eight 100mm motorized faders are generally used for controlling the track

volume of your DAW. Depending on your DAW, you may use the “Flip” button to

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 reect the current level of

the selected channels in your DAW application. Any automation recorded in a

project will be reected by the fader positions. Any parameter adjustments made

with these faders will be displayed directly above on the LCD display.

Note: Functions operate slightly differently between DAWs. Please refer to your

DAW manual for each function and overlap the provided labeling template according

to your currently used DAW. The following description is based on the functions that

operate in Apple Cubase.

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3. Master fader

This 100mm motorized fader operates the same as the other 8 faders. It controls

your DAW software's master channel fader. Any parameter adjustments made

with this fader will be displayed directly above on the LCD display.

4. Channel level metering

The 12-led meter shows the associated channel level.

5. Dual function encoders

The dual function encoders act as push-button and rotary controls.

When an encoder is pressed, it may be used to change modes of operation

or to change what appears in the display above the channel strips. When an

encoder is rotated, depending on its assigned function, it can be used to adjust

a channel’s pan, send level, or plug-in parameters.

6. Encoder LED

The 11-LED’s surrounding the encoder light up to indicate the relative position of

the rotation without having to look at your computer.

7. Time display

This display shows the time location of your project in either SMPTE or Midi beat

clock format.

8. Control buttons

8a) Recording channel control buttons section

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8b) Motorized fader control buttons section

LOCK button - Activate to lock all motorized faders.

FLIP button - Press the FLIP button to swap the parameter settings

of the motorized faders and the rotary encoder knobs.

REC buttons - Activate and deactivate the recording state of the

associated channel. The switch will light red when the channel is armed.

SOLO buttons - Activate and deactivate 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. You can solo multiple channels by pressing

SOLO buttons on additional channels.

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 specic operation (for example, when

adjusting EQ with the ASSIGNABLE ENCODERS, the SEL switch will be

used to choose the channel you want to adjust). The switch will light red

when the channel is selected.

UP button - Shift “one” channel up for all faders (except the

master channel).

DOWN button - Shift “one” channel down for all faders (except the

master channel).

BANK UP button - Shift “eight” channels up for all faders (except the

master channel).

BANK DOWN button - Shift “eight” channels down for all faders (except the

master channel).



8c) Zoom control buttons section

ZOOM button - The ZOOM button is typically used in conjunction with the

ARROW buttons described below to zoom in and out within windows in the

DAW application.



UP button - The UP button is used to navigate (up movement) through the

Graphical User Interface (GUI) of the DAW application.



DOWN button - The DOWN button is used to navigate (down movement)

through the Graphical User Interface (GUI) of the DAW application.



LEFT button - The LEFT button is used to navigate (left movement) through

the Graphical User Interface (GUI) of the DAW application.



RIGHT button - The RIGHT button is used to navigate (right movement)

through the Graphical User Interface (GUI) of the DAW application.



8d) Jog wheel section

Jog wheel - The jog wheel is used for various purposes specic 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.

REC button - Activate the record function of the DAW.

REWIND button - Activate the rewind function of the DAW.

FAST FORWARD button - Activate the fast forward function of the DAW.

LOOP button - Activate the loop function of the DAW.

Marker button - Toggle small Marker mode.

Nudge - Toggle small Nudge mode.

Click - Toggle playback or record metronome click.

Drop - Toggle Drop.

Replace - Toggle Replace.

Solo - Toggle track solo (of selected track).

8f) DAW Selector section

QconPro G2 has built-in Mackie Control, LogicPro protocols & HUI for different

DAW’s such as CubaseTM, SamplitudeTM, Ableton LiveTM, Logic ProTM and

ProToolsTM. By selecting the correct DAW and Mackie control (HUI/LogicPro)

protocol, QconPro G2 will automatically map the major functions and work

seamlessly with that DAW.

<< / >> buttons - These arrow buttons are used to scroll through the mode list.

The name of the mode will display on the LCD.

DAW button - Press to enter the mode selection.

To change your QconPro G2 Control mode, turn the power switch off and on to

enter the Control selection mode. Select your desired mode from the list with

the “<<” / “>>” buttons.

Tips: The DAW button cannot be activated if DAW software is running.

Tips: QconPro G2 will memorize your last selected mode and re-enter

the same mode a few seconds after it has been switched on. (i.e. mode

selection is not needed if the last mode is being used.)

9. Sub-control buttons

This section of control buttons varies in different DAWs. QconPro G2 is based on

CobaseTM for the settings.

(Note: For different DAWs the labeling may not be perfectly matched.)



9a) Assignment section

TRACK button - Activate the track parameters of the software.



PAN/EQ/Send/Plug- in/Instrument buttons - These buttons are used to

activate the corresponding effect function of the DAW. They are typically

used in conjunction with the rotary encoder knobs. The button illuminates

when pressed. Then rotate the rotary encoder knob to adjust the value,

which will display on the LCD directly above.



9b) Automation section

GROUP - Press to enter “Group” edit mode.

READ/Off button - Press the READ button to activate the read function of

the current audio track.

WRITE button - Press the WRITE button to activate the write function of

the current audio track.

TOUCH button - Press to set selected track’s automation to Touch.

LATCH - Press to set selected track’s automation to Latch.

TRIM - Currently unassigned.

10. User-dened control buttons

This section of control buttons is user-dened in Mackie control mode. You may

set their parameters according to your personal needs. PVC labeling mask is

included for noting the set parameters.

Rear Panel Layout

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1. User A / User B 1/4” TRS connectors

These 1/4” TRS connectors are able to connect to foot pedals (SPD-01) to

activate your selected functions. To set their parameters, select USER A and

USER B parameters in Mackie control mode.

2. USB port

Connect your QconPro G2 to your Mac/PC via this USB port.

3. 12V/2.5A power adapter

Connect the provided power adapter here.

(Note: QconPro G2 is not able to work without the provided power adapter

connected. The USB bus power is not able to provide sufcient power supply for

QconPro G2.)

Bottom Panel Layout

1. LCD contrast adjustment

Rotate the adjustment knob with the provided screwdriver to adjust the contrast of the

LCD. Rotate anticlockwise to reduce the contrast and clockwise will increase.

Getting Started (Connected with QconEX G2 (1 - 3units))

Connecting Your QconPro G2 Controller

1. Connect the QconPro G2 to your Mac/PC via the USB port

Choose a USB port on your Mac/PC and insert the wide (at) end of the USB

cable. Connect the cable’s other end to the QconPro G2. Your Mac/PC should

automatically “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 QconEX G2, if you are not connecting QconEX

G2 directly to your computer’s USB port.)

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2. Select the DAW.

Press <</>> to scroll through the mode list after pressed the “DAW” button to

make the selection.

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