QCon Pro XS

Expand your QCon Pro X DAW controller to 16, 32, or even 64 channels depending on your DAW using QCon Pro XS units* from Icon Pro Audio. Each QCon Pro XS houses eight touch-sensitive motorized channel faders with 10-bit resolution, eight dual function encoder knobs, mute, solo, select and record buttons, plus a 12-segment LED level metering bridge in a robust metal casing. Large dual backlit LCD displays show channel names and different control parameters for each channel.

The QCon Pro XS utilizes Mackie control for Cubase, Nuendo, Samplitude, Logic Pro, Studio One, Bitwig, Reason and Ableton Live while Mackie HUI protocol powers Pro Tools.

  • 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)
  • 11-segment LED surrounding the encoders to indicate the rotating position.
  • Large dual backlit LCD displays show channel name (lower LCD) and different control parameters (upper LCD) for each channel
  • Expandable to 64-channels of control with 7 units of Qcon Pro XS (See KNOWN ISSUES below to see how many extenders work with your DAW)
  • Class-compliant with Windows XP, Vista (32-bit), Windows 7 (32-bit & 64-bit), Windows 8 (32-bit & 64-bit), Windows 10 (64-bit) and Mac OS X (IntelMac)
  • USB 2.0 high speed connectivity
  • Mackie control protocol for Cubase, Nuendo, Samplitude, Logic Pro, Studio One, Bitwig, Reason, FL Studio, Audition, Digital Performer, Harrison Mixbus 32C and Ableton Live.
  • Bitwig Studio 8-Track DAW is included.
  • Mackie HUI protocol for Pro Tools
  • iMap – Self midi mapping software is provided for user-defined mode (MIDI Learn)
  • Firmware upgrade available simply via USB connection and iMap software.
  • Superior build quality and robust metal casing with Kensington lock port
  • 12V/2.5A power adapter included
  • Dimensions: 18.62”(L) x 12.17”(W) x 7.4”(H).
  • Bitwig 8Track included
  • Dotec audio plugins included
  • Tracktion DAW Essentials Collection included
  • Kilohearts Toolbox plugins included
  • Harrison 32c Vocal Intensity Processor plugin included

*KNOWN ISSUES
Some DAWs limit the number of extenders that work with their software. The following list includes the maximum number of extenders you can use with the specified DAW.
*1 main unit + 7 extenders = 64 channels – Cubase/Nuendo, Studio One, Digital Performer, Logic Pro X, Mixbus
*1 main unit + 5 extenders = 48 channels – Ableton Live
*1 main unit + 3 extenders = 32 channels – Pro Tools, Bitwig, Reaper
*1 main unit + 2 extenders = 24 channels – Reason (with Custom Script)
*1 main unit + 1 extender = 16 channels – Cakewalk/Sonar, Samplitude
*FL Studio does not support extenders.

 

 

NameSpec
ConnectorTo computer: USB connector (standard type)
Power supply12V2.5A DC (Outside negative inside positive)
Current consumption2A or less
Weight4.09kg (9.02lb)
Dimensions309(W) x 416(D) x 188(H)mm
Dimensions12.17”(W) x 16.38”(D) x 7.4”(H)
  • Supports Intel, M1, M1 Max, M1 Pro, M1 Ultra, M2 and AMD processors
  • (Firmware is recognized on M1 Max, M1 Pro, M1 Ultra and M2 and AMD CPUs, however, you can only use Intel or M1 CPU to perform firmware update procedure)
  • Mac OS X 10.11 El Capitan to Mac OS 13 Ventura
  • Windows 7 - 11