ICON QCon EX G2 User Manual

ICON QCon EX G2 User Manual

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  • Page 1 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.
  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Contents Introduction .........................4 What's in the package? ....................... 4 Features ..........................5 Top Panel Layout ......................... 6 Rear Panel Layout ....................... 8 Bottom Panel Layout ......................9 Getting Started (Connected with QconEX G2 (1 - 3units) ..........10 Cubase ..........................14 Logic Pro ...........................
  • 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 these and other ICON ProAudio 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 ● 12-segment LED level metering for channels ● 8 x dual function encoder knobs (Enter & rotate) ● 11-segments LED surrounding the encoders to indicate the rotating position ● Large backlit LCD to display channel name, control values etc. for each channel ●...
  • Page 6: Top Panel Layout

    Top Panel Layout 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 currently used DAW. The following description is based on the functions that operate in Apple Logic.
  • Page 7 3. Channel level metering The 12-led meter shows the associated channel level. 4. 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.
  • Page 8: Rear Panel Layout

    Tips: The DAW button cannot be activated if DAW software is running. Tips: QconEX G2 will memorize 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 1.
  • Page 9: Getting Started (Connected With Qconex G2 (1 - 3Units)

    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.
  • Page 10 “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.)
  • Page 11 2. Select the DAW. Press <</>> to scroll through the mode list after pressed the “DAW” button to make the selection. QconEX G2 QconEX G2 Press " << " & " >> "to select your expansion unit. Press " << " & " >> "to select your expansion unit. (1): Expansion unit 1 (1): Expansion unit 2 Press "...
  • Page 12 Press " << " & " >> "to select unit(s) of Qcon Pro XS. (1): Expansion unit 3 Three Qcon EX G2 Press " << " & " >> "to select your expansion unit. Three Qcon EX G2 have installed Unit 3 selected (1): Mackie Control (1): Mackie Control...
  • Page 13: Cubase

    G2) 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 QCONPRO G2 V1.00 iCON QCONPRO G2 V1.00 iCON QCON EX3 G2 V1.00 iCON QCON EX3 G2 V1.00...
  • Page 14 QCON EX2 G2 V1.00 iCON QCON EX2 G2 V1.00 iCON QCON EX1 G2 V1.00 iCON QCON EX1 G2 V1.00...
  • Page 15: Logic Pro

    Logic Pro iCON QCON EX1 G2 V1.00 iCON QCON EX1 G2 V1.00...
  • Page 16 QCON EX2 G2 V1.00 iCON QCON EX2 G2 V1.00 iCON QCON EX3 G2 V1.00 iCON QCON EX3 G2 V1.00 iCON QCONPRO G2 V1.00 iCON QCONPRO G2 V1.00...
  • Page 17: Pro Tools

    Pro Tools iCON QCONPRO G2 V1.00 iCON QCON EX1 G2 V1.00 iCON QCON EX2 G2 V1.00 iCON QCON EX3 G2 V1.00 iCON QCONPRO G2 V1.00 iCON QCON EX1 G2 V1.00 iCON QCON EX2 G2 V1.00 iCON QCON EX3 G2 V1.00 iCON QCONPRO G2 V1.00...
  • Page 18 QCONPRO G2 V1.00 iCON QCON EX1 G2 V1.00 iCON QCON EX2 G2 V1.00 iCON QCON EX3 G2 V1.00 iCON QCONPRO G2 V1.00 iCON QCON EX1 G2 V1.00 iCON QCON EX2 G2 V1.00 iCON QCON EX3 G2 V1.00 iCON QCONPRO G2 V1.00 iCON QCON EX1 G2 V1.00...
  • Page 19: Getting Started

    “detect” the new hardware and notify you that it is ready to use. (Tip: 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)
  • Page 20 Select the DAW Press <</>> to scroll through the mode list after pressed the “DAW” button to make the selection. expansion unit...
  • Page 21: Cubase

    1. Setup your DAW Activate the ICON ProAudioQconEX G2 controller in your DAW or MIDI software using “MIDI Setup” or “MIDI Devices”. For example: ,Cubase and Nuendo , choose Mackie Control at the “Device List”. (Note: Every application does this a little differently, so refer to your software user manual for the settings.)
  • Page 22: Nuendo

    Nuendo Nuendo iCON QCON EX1 G2 V1.00 iCON QCON EX1 G2 V1.00...
  • Page 23: Logic Pro

    Logic Pro...
  • Page 24: Samplitude

    QCON EX1 G2 V1.00 iCON QCON EX1 G2 V1.00 Samplitude Samplitude iCON QCON EX1 G2 V1.00 iCON QCON EX1 G2 V1.00 Microsoft GS Wavetable Synth...
  • Page 25 QCON EX1 G2 V1.00 iCON QCON EX1 G2 V1.00 Microsoft GS Wavetable Synth iCON QCON EX1 G2 V1.00 iCON QCON EX1 G2 V1.00...
  • Page 26: Bitwig

    Bitwig iCON QCON EX1 G2 V1.00 iCON QCON EX1 G2 V1.00...
  • Page 27: Reason

    Reason Reason iCON QCON EX1 G2 V1.00 iCON QCON EX1 G2 V1.00 iCON QCON EX1 G2 V1.00...
  • Page 28: Reaper

    Reaper Reaper Mackie Control (Klinke) iCON QCON EX1 G2 V1.00 iCON QCON EX1 G2 V1.00...
  • Page 29: Studio One

    Studio One Studio One iCON QCON EX1 G2 V1.00 iCON QCON EX1 G2 V1.00...
  • Page 30: Ableton Live

    Ableton Live Mackie Control iCON QCON EX1 G2 iCON QCON EX1 G2 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...
  • Page 31: Pro Tools

    Pro Tools Pro Tools iCON QCON EX1 G2 V1.00 Platform B+ V Automap HUI Automap MIDI Automap Propellerhead iCON QCON EX1 G2 V1.00 Microsoft GS Wavetable Synth Microsoft MIDI Mapper iCON QCON iCON QCON...
  • Page 32: Audition

    Automap HUI Automap MIDI Automap Propellerhead iCON QCON EX1 G2 V1.00 Audition Audition iCON QCON EX1 G2 V1.00 iCON QCON EX1 G2 V1.00...
  • Page 33: Sonar

    Sonar Sonar iCON QCON EX1 G2 V1.00 iCON QCONPRO G2 V1.00...
  • Page 34 QCON EX1 G2 V1.00 iCON QCONPRO G2 V1.00 iCON QCON EX1 G2 V1.00 iCON QCONPRO G2 V1.00 Mackie control iCON QCON EX1 G2 V1.00 iCON QCON EX1 G2 V1.00...
  • Page 35: Imap Tm Software For Mac Os X

    Firmware iMap.dmg QconProG2_QconExG2 Firmware iMap.dmg Tip: By “dragging and dropping” the “QconEX G2 iMap” icon into the “Applications” folder, you can create an “iMap” shortcut on your Mac’s desktop. Installing iMap Software for Windows Please follow the procedures below step-by-step to install your iMap software.
  • Page 36 3. Setup Wizard appear Note: Setup wizard appears, please click “Next”) Diagram2 4. Choose Install Location Note: Choose your preferred install location for iMapTM or use the default location and click “Next”) Diagram3 Select shortcut Note: Select the start menu folder in which you would like to create the iMapTM shortcut.
  • Page 37 6. Create a shortcut on your desktop (Note: Please uncheck the box if you do not want to place a shortcut icon on your desktop for iMapTM; otherwise click “Next”) Diagram5 7. iMap begins installation (Note: The iMap installation has now started, wait for it to finish.
  • Page 38: Imaptm Qconex G2 Software Panel

    Step 1: Connect the ICON product using a USB connection. Press the “MIDI Device” button at the top to select your connected ICON product as the “MIDI In and Out” device in the pull- down menu. (Note: If your connected ICON product model name does not appear on the pull-down menu, select “USB Audio”...
  • Page 39: Connections

    Connections...
  • Page 40: Firmware Upgrade

    Firmware upgrade QconPro G2 functional firmware upload procedure QconPro G2 functional firmware upload procedure CapsLook Shift Ctrl AltGr Ctrl oad procedure Mac/PC CapsLook Shift Ctrl Ctrl AltGr iCON Qcon Pro V1.00 QconProG2_QconExG2_Firmware QconProG2_QconExG2_V1.01.bin iCON Qcon EX G2 V1.00 QconProG2_QconExG2_V1.01.bin 1.bin...
  • Page 41 Mac/PC CapsLook Shift Ctrl AltGr Ctrl iCON Qcon Pro V1.00 QconProG2_QconExG2_Firmware QconProG2_QconExG2_V1.01.bin QconProG2_QconExG2_V1.01.bin...
  • Page 42 QconProG2_QconExG2_Firmware QconProG2_QconExG2_V1.01.bin QconProG2_QconExG2_V1.01.bin...
  • Page 43: Restore The Factory Default Settings

    Restore the factory default settings To restore your QconEXG2 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 QconEX G2 with the provided USB cable and launch iMap software. 2.
  • Page 44: Specifications

    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: 5.015kg (11lb) Dimensions 457(L) x 203(W) x 456.6(H)mm 17.99”(L) x 7.92”(W) x 17.97”(H)
  • Page 45: 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 46 www.iconproaudio.com support.iconproaudio.com www.instagram.com/iconproaudio www.facebook.com/iconproaudio www.youtube.com/iconproaudi o...

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