Icon Qcon Pro X - ALL IN review

This Icon Qcon Pro X review investigates this DAW console and lets you make decisions about whether it can live up to the hype that has preceded it.

Today music production whether in the home studio or in a more professional setting depends heavily on having the right music technology.

This review looks at the Icon Qcon Pro X to help you decide if it is the right technology for your studio.

This digital audio workstation may be the solution that you have been searching for to expand your creativity and start mixing on a whole new level.

Icon Qcon Pro in Action.

The Icon Qcon Pro X is ready to play right out of the box. This plug and play is one of the best control surfaces for Reaper. It is simple to get started with this DAW mixer.

So far it was a pretty impressive machine before we ever put our hands on it.

There are no software downloads to wait for. You just plug in the USB and you are ready to go. We like simplicity when it comes to music technology because it allows you to put your focus where it really matters on making music! Logic will detect the Icon Qcon Pro X automatically.

The features engage immediately. The timecode fired right up, the faders were ready to go, and the jog wheel moved right through the sequence. There was no noticeable delays and no effort really to get started.

One of the first things that you will notice about the Pro X is the build. It is a very rugged build. It is solid metal except for the small amount of trim. The encoders are rotary that can also be pushed as well. the buttons are very solid.

They are not rubberized which we would have liked but they are a very sturdy plastic. The buttons also make a clicking sound when you push them which is a benefit, that sound lets you know you have engaged the button.

For producers that are tracking, overdubbing, mixing and tweaking in the same space you may have to learn how to push those buttons softly to keep the clicking at a minimum.

The Qcon is outfitted with a DAW select button which allows the Qcon to be ready before you turn on the DAW. It is a nice feature that has you up and running in Mackie or HUI instantly.

The Playability.

The Qcon really helps with workflow. Between the LCD screen that displays the channel names to the fader bank that allows quick movement in between eight channels, panning fast or making equalizer adjustments the Qcon really impressed.

The only issue that you may come across with the controls in the Jog Wheel and its difficulty in Pro Tools right out the box. If you come across this issue there is a firmware update that can fix the problem.

There were also some small issues in Mackie that we could not seem to find a solution for, maybe you can.

Overall/

There are far more pros to report with the Qcon than there is cons. The price point is great, the build is sturdy, it delivers both easy compatibility and easy playability.

The controls are highly responsive and there is room for expansion to add more faders.

Some things we would like to see tweaked a bit include and expansion of the character capabilities on the LCD display. We felt that the limited characters on the display could require that you gave it more attention than necessary.

There are also some limitations in Mackie we think need to be resolved but all and all this is a great option for anyone that wants a reliable control surface that is easy to afford and easy to use this is the machine.

The reliable function is a great selling point and of course the rugged build is also a key consideration. Frankly the way this machine is built, it will last you a lifetime of constant use.

It would be a great small investment for any studio and it delivers.
Watch the video to learn more about the Qcon and enjoy the demo. Leave your comments and questions in the comment section below.

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[AnRiUKo]

This is one of the best product presentations I've ever seen.

[bearfootstudio]

I have the same setup with the Icon Pro-x & 2 x Pro-XS extenders. I've been using them for 18 months now without an issue, after changing over from an analogue console. Great review!

[Randuski]

i gotta say, this actually might be my dream setup. I've been trying to figure out what i wanna work towards. I need something hands on, thats simple and not complicated. The Qcon controllers are wicked. really simple, just the essentials, and when you pair that up with the console 1? hot damn. Now THIS is podracing

[The]

Just bought mine today, can`t wait to get in use. Thx for the insparation:-)

[Damianthelovetour]

Bro u should have so many more subscribers what a amazing review. Please keep videos coming. Love

[chaddonal]

Great to see how the Console One integrates with (follows channels) from the QCon Pro X! My upcoming combo.

[zman]

Really good un-biased and interesting review. I am thinking of buying one of these and you have just about made my mind up - Thank you

[ejbragg]

This is the best review of this interface I’ve seen. Thank you for taking the time to create this video. Wondering if you’d share where you purchased yours?

[JeremyVarao]

Just received my Pro X a few days ago, and all in all it seems to be working fairly well. Had one little bug in an old Logic Pro X session where two of the faders seem to be locked together. Not sure what’s up with that, but doesn’t happen in any other sessions. Vastly prefer this to my Raven MTi2. Your vid definitely helped “seal the deal” on my purchase.

[JBmogul]

I'm wondering what the main use is of the first LCD display, near the faders. If the pan pots do all the heavy lifting, what is the purpose of this display? I noticed when you toggled through the tracks, the right display (which is the only one you can read in the video) didn't change. Thanks in advance for any insight. And thanks for your videos. Very informative.

[MisterMotel]

i hope they will ever make one in white. Since everything in my studio is in white

[ChrisTopheRaz]

I just bought my base unit and can’t wait to play with it.

[Fiammarecords]

Great setup to mix in analog style, console 1 and icon proq x syncronized with studio one are the top, just what I plan to do soon, bye ..

[thegreenguy]

I really like the controller, but i wish they d make a controller with more potentiometers for control of EQ, Compressors and such. Coming from a analog console, having everything a channelstrip offers, with dedicated knobs for every paramter that easily accessable is something that i do miss with daws and controllers. But that is just me.

[bmorebeatz]

I own this gear. I assure you I am just as pleased with it as you are.

[JohnNyerges]

Great review, thanks. Also logical comparisons to other control surfaces.

[chrisj]

is it possible to get the master meter to work? I'm using logic pro and it doesn't work, I noticed it's not working in your video as well, great video by the way

[KeseyDesigns]

Thanks, this is what I needed to hear. Thanks, I was debating on presonus 16

[TheDbrice]

I've got the ssl nucleus 2 and that was a replacement for the avid s3 eucon. I am really considering grabbing this set up and replacing the ssl nucleus 2. I like the fact that you can integrate the softube controller into the system and that you can use your interface of choice. I have the ssl 2+ as well so I can still get the ssl pre plus the 4k benefits without having this very expensive nucleus 2. Thank you for the review and breakdown of the benefits of the extenders. This is awesome.

[romeobonalumi]

Hi I also use this controller and I am very happy with it. I see that the led of the Master doesn't work for you too, they haven't solved the problem yet. I am using it with DAW Samplitude Pro 5 Suite. I would be happy if they managed to solve the non-functioning of the Led Master