DAW Controllers...Worth It?! (QCon Pro X Review & Tips) 

I came to rhe same conclusion: There`s no master of all trades. I got the QCon Pro X back in 2018, mainly to control my beloved DAW called Samplitude Pro X. Since that time both of my Pro X´s are coupled very closely togheter and I can`t imagine it otherways. Inside the Daw I use some VSTÍs Plug ins. To control these plug ins with the Pro X (or most other Contolers) is no fun...But my Nektar P6 Controler Keyboard is the undisputet champion when it comes to plug in control. They got every parameter of any plug in covert! And for the work inside the channels I use the Softube console 1. These are golden years for independent producers. Audio gear was never so good and affordable like now and the only limits now are your talent. No more Excuses!

Hi Chris, I see you have already answered the question: Why doesn't the main stereo meter light up? And I allow myself here, if you will, to clarify a little the reality as far as we are concerned. That's it, since we're using Logic Pro X as our DAW, the QCon Pro X control surface doesn't use the Mackie control protocol, but rather its own: Logic. So, due to the mode of communication, it may very well be that since the last version of Logic Pro X (10.7.4), but which requires at least (MacOS Big Sur) to install this version of Logic, which Apple has since answered our request either to write in a script, some additions of missing functionalities such as On/Off on the leds of the main meter and then to be able to see on the second LCD screen from the bottom the names of the tracks. Currently, the Lua company has the mandate to respond to Apple's requests. Or, now that we know who Apple is working with, maybe ask Lua too. Of course, this is all a team effort, because the first concerned iCON Pro Audio must work in close collaboration with these companies. Currently, I'm on MacOS Catalina, However, I read that I could upgrade to Big Sur, because I have a MacBook Pro (mid-2014) Despite everything, over time, I see that this is changing, the proof is that I now see that my contribution to the request that I have already made to Apple concerning the integration of Softube's Console 1 has worked since it is now compatible with Logic Pro X. We have nothing to lose by asking and demanding. If you don't ask or even better if you are not tenacious over time, they won't do anything. So, here it is using APP (latest Logic Pro overlay with updated firmware (V2.08) on the QCon Pro X and a recent MacOS for installing new Logic Pro X, could it be that the QCon Pro X can illuminate its leds of the main meter or to be able to read the names of the tracks on the 2nd lcd screen from the bottom? To be continued...

the extender costs more than the main controlller does ill pass

Do you know anyone that used this on Cubase 12?

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Hi I bought unit some years back and returned it immediately because I noticed everytime I would slide the faders to a desired position as soon as I would removed my finger from the fader it would always nudge up or down slightly eachtime. Did you have that issue at all and if so didn't they correct the issue? I use ableton maybe it isn't as compatible as much as it is with the daw your using.

Hi, nice video there. Just please help me understand this: are the new panels essential in order to upgrade the firmware to the latest version? I am interested in this controller and i would be using it primarly with UA's Luna and occasionally PT.

Why doesn't the master fader LED light up? I just got one and they don't do anything. Any insight? Thx Pete

Great video. Does anyone know if this will work with a Mac mini. M1 chip

I seem to have to hold shift + the scroll 8 button to toggle thru 1 track at a time. The other buttons next to it do nothing. Do you have this problem?