Qcon Pro G2 unboxing and review
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- Опубліковано 11 лип 2024
- Sorry for the audio sync issues and other visual errors in the video. It was my first time using Davinci Resolve 15 and my PC is better setup for Audio production. With that said I purchased the 2 units and decided to share my first impression of them.
This is easily the best review on youtube for this unit. Very thorough. Can't wait to get mine in a couple days.
Thank you. I have come to a point where I feel lost and can’t mix or record as fast if I am not using it.
Very detailed and professionally reviewed - job well done!
like a little kid on Christmas morning !! love it !
When there are the traditional two ways of doing stuff (either fiddle and prod scratch and hope for a couple of hours OR go and get the correct tool (which usually takes just a couple of seconds) I'm so glad that I'm not the only one who tries method 1 first of all. :-) Great vid. I've just ordered myself one of these.
thanks for the video! I just ordered my main unit! I can't wait to get it in and start tickling faders!!!
Great video!
I'm waiting on a delivery of a first gen version with 2 extenders and now looking forward to getting back to some good old fashioned hands-on mixing. Although, I've had a few doubts regarding fader noise, especially when mixing at low volume, but you've explained just how simple it is to calibrate them, and in a much clearer way than any info I've found from the manufacturer, or anyone else for that matter.
Cheers man, best wishes and good luck with your future music projects!
Thank you for your comment. I have never used the first generation, but I have heard that it has a lower fader resolution than the G2, so it may not be as smooth, but seems like people still love it also. So have fun.
Really clearly explained and demonstrated, you are a good teacher!
@King slap happy, thank you
Superb review - thanks for this!
Nice job and thanks for the video! We just ordered one for our studio and are looking forward to upping our game. Best wishes from South Wales, NY (Upstate Buffalo-Niagara Region). - Charles
How do you find it 11 months after? I’m thinking of buying the pro x
Josh Jones Hi Josh! We’re looking for a new control surface. The Icon gear seems to have nice build quality, but the drivers and DAW integration aren’t as advertised, and their tech support is very poor. They told us to download third party Windows drivers someone else wrote to
install on a Mac. smh. We met with them at NAMM 2020 and told them about our challenges with the unit. One of their senior reps gave me his business card and told me to contact him directly so they could correct the situation and make it right. I’ve sent him at least three emails and have never received a reply. Based in our experience with the company to date, I am not comfortable recommending them at this time. -chaz
@@Electricowlworks thank you sir, saved my some money there
Great review. Lots of useful details, thanks.
thanks
I’ve had (G2 & 1 Ext) for a month now, the mixing is incredible. I can’t say enough good things about it, best board I’ve bought. It’s an awesome look in my studio!
How’s it 11 months later? Is it still good? I’m thinking of getting the pro X
@@user-ij5rs7xq5y Thats what im wondering too. did you end up getting this one? im debating between this one or the SSL Solid State Logic UF8... I want to get this one cuz the price is not bad but the SSL Solid State Logic UF8 is double this price so im not sure whether to go all out on the UF8 or this one.
@@CarlJames10 what did you get? 😅
Great video, Bro! You've earned a new subscriber fo-sho!
Thanks a lot.
Hi from Nashville.....Great video, thanks much
My pleasure Joe
Thanks, that was done very well. Great information step by step run down.
Your welcome
Nice vid, have you found the setting yet, when you move a fader on the G2 the DAW channel does the same movement on the screen ?
wow, cool video and a nice gear:)
Thanks for the video. The one thing that I know I am gonna hate when I buy mine? Those cheesy, thin overlays that look all curled up. I'll be taping mine, too!
As of now I think that the most tracks I have mixed using the g2 was between 40-50. Banking was no problem, but since I have gotten this question, when I get back from vacation and back in the studio I will load a 100+ track project and see what happens. Thanks for the question on this topic.
Well done, 👍🏽 nice review plus you are not trying to be funny but in good way you are, that make your review really interesting, I’m thinking about buying just the main control I have a very small setup just for me no bands, thanks...
👌 Great review I am considering getting the Ikon platform m+ as my first midi control surface as space is limited in my room. Do you recommend the M+, are there major differences between the M+ and the Qcon Pro G2. Off topic your home studio looks awesome, that workstation looks custom build all your equipment looks well setup and easy to get to and the G2's look like it is mounted to the desk. Keep up the good work, looking forward to more reviews from you 👍.
To be honest, I have never tried the platform m. I love the options on the G2. The reliability is my problem. I have had it less than a year and it has been in the shop twice, totaling 4 months away from my studio. I own other icon products and the G2 has given me more trouble than the others. I don't know if icon is getting sloppy with production and taken shortcuts or if I just got a bad one. No one is perfect obviously. But be aware if you do have a problem icon is not willing to switch out the unit for another one that easily.
I use the platform m+ for mixing in Logic Pro X and it’s been very smooth overall. No obvious production problems like Trak Monk had w his G2. It doesn’t have plugin control or the like, and I am not sure what my next control surface will be, but the platform m+ is handling the basic job well. I had to put some acetate gels over the led to dim it to a more chill vibe but other than that, my Platform M+ has been solid and reliable in Logic Pro X.
@@mickikaufman5360 thanks for your comment I really appreciate it
@@Febs86 my pleasure, no worries! btw, there is some degree of plugin and eq control now, using the platform B button unit along w the M+. Besides the 8 encoders on the M+ (which are mapped to controls when u r in plugin/eq mode) there aren't any other knobs though. It's been a good choice for me though!
@@TrakMonkProductions im sad also because i bought g2 and i am also consider not testing it and just return it
Please keep us updated on this product frequently. I will definitely subscribe. I just ordered one myself in it comes in on the 23rd . There's not very many good reviews or detail videos on the g2 only the pro X
Yes, I know. That's why it took me a while to decide.
Thank you for a great tutorials!
I am using Qcon Pro g2 and I can not get it to control the parameters of my VST instruments open in Kontakt, such as modulation, vibrato (breath) ... etc... which is basically what I aim to use it for... can you please help us your fellow composers with this issue? I am using it with CUBASE 10. many thanks in advance :)
You did a really nice job man you kept it very simple you were very positive and you talked about pretty much what you liked and disliked question there’s a lot of issues with the pro con ex why did you choose the pro G2 over the pro con X? Was it because of the issues?
To be honest , just because it was newer and hopefully iCon had worked out any issues. Plus cost
Bro I have the money to get the pro ex but I’m reading these reviews and they are saying it is not a good unit unless I get ones that were released in 2019 which I have no way of knowing that. I was going to buy one from reverb being shipped from Italy but I’m kind of apprehensive about it and I think I’ll just wait for ZZounds to get them in stock so I can buy them
@@patrickwilliams1886 I would wait to buy it locally, because if you have any issues it would be easier to get it taken care of.
Did you consider the StudioLive III mixers as a control surface? I like that they have more of a 1:1 relationship with the fat channel plugin. But then not as compatible with other DAWs. But feels like a real digital mixer (since it is one!), which is nice. To be honest, I am looking for even more than just mixing... I would like to be able to do basic editing stuff from hardware, so it’s more like the old hardware recorders. Such as duplicating clips, nudging, clip gain, etc. for that, I think the only options are custom mapping to a pad controller, the Avid app (but not sure if it can work at the same time as other control surfaces) with the dock, or something like the Slate Raven or the competitor commander screen overlay (but then it’s a touchscreen thing, not really looking for that either). If you’ve had any thoughts on that sort of control, let me know! Sometimes I think of getting an old Roland vs-2480 or Korg d32, but they are hard to transfer data to a PC. Hard to find at decent prices now too. And editing wasn’t exactly easy on the VS series.
Thanks for your comment.
Actually I would love to have one but realistically I don't need the inputs. In my home studio I primarily do mixing. 90% of my recording is done at my other studio which has the Mackie 32 rack mount mixer. But if I ever get another studio or want something other than the Mackie, then it would definitely be the series III.
@@TrakMonkProductions Funny you should mention the Mackie 32 - I actually use the StudioLive III 32 rack as my interface! I originally got it to act as a remote for the mixer, but it was so space-efficient, ended up using it first, and now trying to fit the mixer (so the mixer is definitely overkill as a controller only - which makes me consider selling it and getting a setup like yours or even the FaderPort 16). Anyway, good stuff. It's never ending trying to get a perfect setup, is it!
Hey man what kind of desk do you have you g2 sitting in....been lookin for a desk like that
I build it myself
Great review!
How’s the desk real estate feel after incorporating it into your workflow?
Really gunning for one of these units and I’m wondering if that was an issue for you.
@H.Lopez everything is right in reach. I find it hard to work without it. The faders are the right distance apart for my hand size unlike some other controllers
@@TrakMonkProductions Bet! I’m upgrading my desk hopefully soon, so I’m keeping the Pro G2 in mind for the next desk!
When I'm inserting a plugin using the v-pot/encoder the naming of the plugins seems to be very random and not following any particular hieracrchy or naming convention. You experience the same. issue?
Yes, and I have not figured out how to fix it, but as soon as I do I will post a video.
Thanks man! Super helpful! I’m pondering buying this same setup myself.
A year later, are you still happy with it?
I had some issues with it in the beginning because I think I just got a bad unit( nobody's perfect) but since the repairs I have had no problems. I work faster with it than without. Maybe in the near future I will expand it some more.
@@TrakMonkProductions Thanks for the quick reply, and the input man! I'm pretty sure that I'm going to pick it up!
Great Video, but tell me have you used or tried Faderport 8, I have Faderport 8 and I'm thinking about using Quon Pro G2are do they have similar size and dimensions
Sorry, I have not used the faderport.
@@TrakMonkProductions Thanks I'll keep watching
Hey There, I've heard the track names on the icon G2 overlap to each other and they are really hard to read. Do you have any experience with this? I couldn't really see in the videos... great vids thanks alot!
Keep the track names to no more than 6 characters and you don't have a problem
@@TrakMonkProductions Awesome, thanks for the reply... appreciate it. Great vid!
I know I’m late but, did you remove the the protective film from the daw templates? It seems to lay down flat once you remove it.
I do not have any protective film. Or maybe I missed something.
thanks for this info that definitely solved that problem
Question…. I was able to control the parameters of a plugin from the icon, but it seems like that feature is gone… using studio one 5 pro.. icon qcon pro G2 and extender
It still works for me.
Does the master faster work to control your DAW master faster or soundcard output?
Master fader controls DAW master fader.
What are the specs of your desk? It looks like you have your mixer sitting inside the desk? How did you do that? I'm going to build my desk based off of the faders I'm trying to see what the dimensions will be with the main unit and the extension. I want to be able to put my keyboard in front of the unit and then my midi controller underneath
I build the frame for the controller with the plan of adding 2 more extenders. So when I get them I just have to drop them into the slots.
@@TrakMonkProductions can you do a close up or review of your desk and gear you use?
@@MrBuckshot18 I will do it as soon as I get a chance.
@@MrBuckshot18 will get right to it, and also my gear.
Yeah I also wanted to know about his desk
I have a question? Did you fabricate your desk to fit the controllers?
Yes I did.
@@TrakMonkProductions Thank you
Hi, want to ask regarding 10:58. how did you mapping the plugins parameter? can you explain how it works? thanks a bunch
Are you using Studio One?
@@TrakMonkProductions yes, i'm in Studio One. it's already done. but this doesn't seem works in waves plugins. or maybe you have another way?
@@maxeendra I could not get it to work with waves. My other plugins quick and easy setup but not waves.
@@TrakMonkProductions I just realized that Qcon work full controlled my waves plugin in emotion LV1. Now I'm happy with this. Thanks for your inspiring video.
@@maxeendra glad to hear it worked out for you. My qcon is acting up again. Fader 2 is locked in any daw but moves fine when not connected.
So true, I have been at it for years. And now I'm turning to Mac and leaving PC
Nooooo 😟
@@davidg7136 yep, I work on a mac now
@@TrakMonkProductions real late to this but considering the switch myself... may I ask what made you make the switch?
@@23Guitardood I got tired of compatibility issues with drivers, plus I got a good deal on my imac.
Su escritorio lo mando a hacer o que marca y modelo es?? Esque busco uno así para poner los control surface!!!!
Sorry, but do not understand. English or German I can do😄
Please help! I can no longer for some reason control my plugins via my g2 all I get when I hit the plug-in button is “midi 1” “midi 2” on each channel etc, I’m using logic I’m at a dead end with a solution and icons customer service is none existent!
@Lee Davis. Sorry for the delay on replying. I am primarily a studio one user but I do have Logic so I will check into it and let you know what I find.
Did you find the solution?
Hi man..thanks for this great video,
I want to buy only the Icon Qcon Pro G2
One Question: The Icon has 8 Faders (chanels) what can I do when I want do use in my Daw the Chanel 9-16 Chanel...
I there any bottom on the Icon that makes me Jump to the 2 section to the Chanel 9-16...in my Daw...?
Or is this necessary to buy the extender to use the oder channels in my Daw ?
You can bank as many times as you want. You will have access to 8 channels at a time, but the master fader remains the master fader. Unfortunately I had to send mine in for repairs. It would not boot up to daw mode.
You can bank by 8 or move 1 channel at a time.
@@TrakMonkProductions Did you get this back yet? I am interested to see if you have any problems later on.
@@ClayHurst It is ready, but I was on vacation, so I'll pick it up Monday.
hi, thinking of buy one of these. , can you tell me the difference between the icon pro x --- to the g2 is it just the meter display. , thanks
To, be honest not really sure. I have not used the pro x. I do know that the Pro G2 has its issues. It can be a bit touchy and sometimes problematic.
@@TrakMonkProductions thanks iv just bought one of the G2 get this week ,
Stephen Callaghan. { YAMAN } like I said, they can be a little glitchy at times and I was thinking about getting rid of it, but I think I will just deal with the technical problems because they don’t happen all the time and I have gotten use to using it for mixing. I hope you don’t have any issues with yours. Happy Mixing
@@TrakMonkProductions AHH ok bro ,ill see how it works with logic ,,hopefully it will be smooth ,thanks
justmusic ...are you in Germany?
Yes I am
Good video, i looking for a DAW controller too
Im happy with it.
How many parts come with it, 8 faders or 16, is the transport included??
The pro g2 has 8 bankable track faders plus 1 master. But to be honest I keep having problems with it. Now it continously looses sync with DAW.
100! ;-)
How the G2 working for you
It's straight now.
Does it work with reason 10
When I go to the studio I will see if there is an overlay for reason. I know there is a blank one that you can write on. So if you connect it using mcu then you should be able to test each button and see what it does then write it on the blank template. But i will check tomorrow if it has a reason template and let you know.
What kind of desk is that
Icon Qcon pro g2 with extender
hi ,iv ,my g2 ,,and iv been trying to get more than the 2 audio Efx my g2 only shows 2 when iv got 4 ,,,thanks
I don't understand what you mean, sorry.
@@TrakMonkProductions ahhh thanks when I select a track ,and hit track on the g2 ,,it shows me volume then pan then inst then It shows me audio Efx 1 and 2. but no Efx 3 and 4 on my g2 screen ,hope iv explained ok
@@yamansitar6153 what DAW are you using?
@@TrakMonkProductions Logic Pro , thanks
@@yamansitar6153 ok, I am a Studio One user but I so have Logic, so I loaded up a session in Logic and I recreated your problem. Solution, don't push track to see all your plugins, press the plugin button and then push the encoder knob down to select which plugin you want to control.
That room needs less gear, And more sound absorption.
rip justmusic v.v
Great video. But I don't recommend this product. After buying this display became faulty with flicking and dead segments. Their solution was to repair it open box which I am not happy with. Reason you buy brand new product is to use it without OPEN BOX repairs after all. First company I came across who offered me a very cheap, unprofessional solution. Have been in this industry for more than 20 years. Sad that they did that. I threw the unit I bough in the storage room, now that's my solution. I hope the company will benefit from my sale. lol Cheap brand!
I had an issue 3 months after I got it with it loosing sync. Luckily I have not had that problem. I use it everyday for hours at a time and am not having any problems since I got it back.
@@TrakMonkProductions The issue I had is not a firmware problem but some defective LCD screen. It's a hardware issue which need open box repair. So I think they should replace it with a new unit.
I agree with you. I tried to get them to give me a new one also when I had my issues that were not firmware related since I only had the unit for 3 months when it started trippin but nope in for repairs.
@@TrakMonkProductions it is very disapointing that this have been issues for years with icon i also have talked to other people and they all have problems and issues with this unit and i bought it and i will 100% sent it return i cant have a mixee that gonna have issues
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what does that mean?
Why? Why Why??? Why no tripod? God stop with the unboxing videos holding the camera...PLEASE... I'm tired of taking seasick pills... :D
Just had to find something wrong to complain about, didn't you, didn't you!😂😂