The almost six and a half kilos heavy aluminum housing of the Icon QCon Pro G2 stands as if rooted to its four screwed-on rubber feet. In terms of design, it should cut a good figure in almost any studio environment. Visually and haptically pleasant, it has a roughened user interface. The quality, feel, and legibility in terms of processing, is flawless in the price range. Between these different modes, it’s possible to control Cubase/Nuendo, Logic Pro, Pro Tools, Studio One, Reaper, Ableton Live and Reason. There are also overlays and support for FL Studio, Digital Performer, Studio One and Adobe Audition. Eucon: Originally developed by Euphonix, Eucon is a high-speed ethernet-based control protocol, which carries control information for faders, knobs and displays between control surfaces and whatever the main Eucon enabled application is in focus on your computer, such as Pro Tools, but not restricted to just Pro Tools. Any DAW that supports Eucon can benefit from the deeper integration offered with Eucon as opposed to HUI and MCU. Working with the S1 is very simple. You can use an app running in your computer called EuControl, and this is where you set up the controller and setup the workstation you're using. You can connect this to two different computers simultaneously and switch between them. We have general commands here that allow you to set up how the S1 is functioning.

With the Artist Mix, Euphonix, now flying the Avid flag, has achieved a great success. In terms of design, you immediately notice the proximity to Apple, and that's a good thing. It makes your workplace look so chic and uniform, it just looks like it is all of a piece. In terms of processing, small items such as the folding feet on the bottom are improved. A wide range and assortment of personal listening solutions, including studio headphones, DJ Headphones, ear-hook and in-ear monitors. Innovative technologies such as our own ScanPro(TM) 45mm Neodymium magnet driver provide pure, ultra clean sound output for the critical listener. All functions are immediately available without further configuration, and the DAW (here Logic Pro X) automatically recognizes the controller and can be operated remotely and immediately. It couldn't be easier. These Avid control surfaces top our charts. But there are also other control surfaces that are worthy alternatives, especially if you're on a budget or work with multiple DAWs. The Master Section is topped off with a few more mouse-saving buttons for performing undo, redo and save operations in the DAW.

When choosing the best control surfaces, your first priority should be tight integration with your DAW. Above all else, the control surface is meant to help you take control of your DAW's key features. You shouldn't have to spend hours configuring controls; the control surface should be plug-and-play – as much as possible. No missing functions were noticed in everyday work; all work steps that were sometimes carried out with the mouse and shortcut could be carried out ergonomically with the Artist Mix.

A wide range of audio and MIDI interfaces from compact portable devices to a selection of multi-channel recording interfaces. Several devices offer 24bit 96/192kHz resolution and superb digital conversion for truly pristine sound quality; whether in the studio or doing live field recordings. Focusing on the main unit, the QCon Pro G2, I find that each of its eight channel faders is accompanied by a bank of four buttons that control the Solo, Mute, Record Enable and Selected/Active state of the corresponding DAW channel. I got rid of my x-touch for a g2, mainly for the LCD screen, the Icon is working out much better for me, I'm thinking of getting an extender...Each channel strip is topped off by a rotary encoder surrounded by a ring of 11 LEDs that indicate the value of the corresponding parameter. The rotaries also have a button action when pressed, which provides further and deeper control possibilities. I'm glad you found the spreadsheet helpful! Also, thanks for confirming the scribble strips are tough to read on the XTouch - I almost didn't mention that in my post, as I felt some trepidation about casting shade on something I had no personal experience with. Here we have a MIDI controller for controlling DAWs and is equipped with eight-channel strips (fader + potentiometer + 4 buttons) and a master fader. There is more choice in the DAW controller with motor faders, which are still to be described as affordable. For larger projects add up to two more QCon Pro G2 surfaces for complete control. Works responsively thanks to USB 2.0 high speed connectivity Specifications

Studio reference monitors ranging from 3.5 to 8.0 inch drivers. Pristine quality and flat response deliver a listening experience that helps your mixes transfer nicely from mix environment to radio, cars and clubs. We also offer wireless solutions for controlling your monitor system, and sub-woofers for low frequency accuracy.Believe it or not, the Behringer is finally here, and I consider it an ideal FaderPort alternative. The model from the DAW controller series has eight complete channel strips with motorized faders and eight additional rotary controls with LED rings. Take chargeof your recording witheight channels and accompanying motorised faders. Set levels, fine tune EQs and effects and move swiftly in and out of sessions using the QCon's intuitive layout. Customise the purpose for 78 buttons and glide through settings using the jog wheel shuttle. LED Screen