The future of DAW controllers has just arrived.
Welcome to the revolution!
Presenting the new standard in MIDI DAW control surfaces – the agship
V1-M DAW controller, featuring a large 7" 24-panel, programmable digital
touch screen, a beautifully designed meter bridge, multiple simultaneous DAW
control, highly advanced software, easy plug-in control and intuitive,
design.
intelligent
User manual
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Contents
Introduction .................................................................................... 4
What's in the package? ................................................................. 4
Register your ICON Pro Audio product to your personal account . 5
Features Pt. 1 ................................................................................ 6
Features Pt.2 ................................................................................. 8
Top Panel Layout Diagram ........................................................... 9
Top Panel Layout(cont.)............................................................... 10
Rear Panel Layout ...................................................................... 16
Getting Started with the V1-M ..................................................... 17
Launching the V1-M in Every Day Use........................................ 22
Ableton Live ................................................................................ 23
Audition........................................................................................ 24
Bitwig ........................................................................................... 25
Cakewalk .................................................................................... 26
Cubase/Nuendo .......................................................................... 27
Digital Performer 11 ..................................................................... 28
FL Studio .................................................................................... 29
Logic Pro ..................................................................................... 30
Luna............................................................................................. 32
Mixbus 32C ................................................................................. 34
Pro Tools ...................................................................................... 35
Reaper ......................................................................................... 36
Reason ........................................................................................ 38
Samplitude .................................................................................. 39
Studio One................................................................................... 40
Tracktion Waveform ..................................................................... 41
Installing iMapTM for the Mac ...................................................... 42
Installing iMapTM for Windows ...................................................... 43
The iMAP
Other Functions in iMap™ ........................................................... 55
Firmware upgrade ....................................................................... 56
Hardware Connections ................................................................ 59
Fitting a V1-X Extender Unit ........................................................ 61
.................................................................................................... 62
Services ....................................................................................... 63
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Introduction
Firstly, congratulations on your purchase of the ICON Pro Audio V1-M MIDI DAW
controller! In these pages, you'll nd a detailed description of the features of the
V1-M and a full list of specications.
Please register the product on our website at the link below
www. iconproaudio.com/registration
As with most electronic devices, we strongly recommend you retain the original
packaging. In the unlikely event that the product is returned for servicing, the original
packaging (or reasonable equivalent) is required. With proper care and adequate air
circulation, your V1-M MIDI DAW controller will operate awlessly for many years to
come.
We trust that this product will provide years of excellent service and in the unlikely
event that your product does not perform to the highest standard, every eort will be
made to address the issue.
What's in the package?
● V1-M USB C - MIDI Controller x 1pc
● Quick Start Guide x 1
● USB C Cable x 1
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Register your ICON Pro Audio product to
your personal account
1. Check the serial number of your device
Please go to
below.
Input your device’s serial number and the other information on the screen. Click
“Submit”.
A message will pop up showing your device information such as model name
and its serial number - Click “Register this device to my account”. If you see any
other message, please contact our after-sales service team
http:// iconproaudio.com/registration
or scan the QR code
2. Log in to your personal account page for existing users or
sign up as a new user
Existing user: Please log into your personal user page by inputting your
user name and password.
New user: Please click “Sign Up” and ll in all the information.
3. Download all useful materials
All your registered devices under your account will show on the page. Each
product will be listed along with all its available les such as drivers, rmware,
user manuals in dierent languages and bundled software etc. for download.
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Features Pt. 1
The world of MIDI DAW controllers has just changed.
This outstanding and let's be frank, beautiful machine will nd its way to the heart
of studio operations throughout the world, no matter the size or scope of the facility.
Equally suited to full scale, state-of-the-art professional studios as it is to the project
studio owner, never before has a DAW controller featuring this level of capability,
value for money and expandability been available. This truly is a revolution in the
world of DAW controllers.
The V1-M is the leading of a new generation of super-stable DAW controllers
from iCON Pro Audio, with ground-breaking functionality at your ngertips via a
programmable 24 panel electronic touchscreen, which features all the functions you
would ever need in a recording, mixing or mastering session.
A total of 120 DAW functions can be assigned per DAW, (an incredible 360 functions
in total!) to this attractive and color-coded touchscreen display - via 5 color modes,
(blue, green, orange, purple and red), which can in turn be adjusted (i.e. for EQ or
a plug in) with the eight noiseless, smooth and rened rotary encoders, which also
function as PAN knobs.
The stunning meter bridge oers 9 clear, bright and accurate LED meters as well as
a 2 inch TFT display showing values such as track names, channel colors etc. as
communicated by the selected DAW.
With the V1-M, you can now connect up to three DAWs at the same time! If your
main project is in, say Pro Tools, but you need to quickly shoot back to Cubase - no
problem! The V1-M will allow this to happen literally at the touch of a button without
any delay or fuss, which means no interruption to you or your workow.
By pressing 'Focus', you can now select a plug-in parameter* with the mouse and
adjust values with the smooth, gliding action of the large, high specication jog
wheel. This feature is likely to become a favorite of those who love hands-on,
interactive control of their plug-ins and EQ (and who doesn't?!).
Every parameter may not be supported by every plug in
*
A new and highly advanced user-friendly generation of iMAP
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software supports the
V1-M. This allows you to completely re-arrange how DAW functions appear (via 'drag
and drop') in the 5 color modes of the 24 panel touchscreen (a total of 120 possible
functions). Additionally, users can map MIDI functions and keyboard hotkeys within
the software. All in real time! At the time of production, no other DAW controller of
this type boasts this level of functionality.
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Traditionally, the features page would have ended on the last page, with a one page
limit. However, there is TOO MUCH to talk about and draw your attention to!
Let's spend a moment discussing the very impressive looking jog wheel. This is a
VERY high specication optical encoder, tted with a large metal cap for ease of
use. It is built to very exacting standards and is extremely precise and smooth which
makes accurately navigating through your project eortless. Press the jog wheel to
change the function, (usually to a 'scrub' function depending on your DAW). Press
'Shue' to VERY quickly navigate through your channels with the jog wheel, (very
useful if you have an over abundance of tracks in a project). This, coupled with the
'Focus' button functionality as already mentioned, makes this multi-functional, high
grade jog wheel extremely desirable and a main feature of the V1-M.
The ARM chip (Cortex-M7 @500 MHz), now used in all new iCON Pro Audio control
devices may not ring any particular bells - and lets face it - it's not the most exciting
thing to talk about....but it is signicant and worth mentioning here. Why? Because,
extremely
it is an
years to come.
Another feature to be aware of is the ability of the V1-M to show track colors on the
upper TFT display. This could be extremely useful when you group tracks according
to color, (i.e. drum tracks in red, guitar tracks in yellow etc.). For those DAWs able to
communicate their color schemes via Mackie Control Protocol, such as Cubase and
Bitwig, this is a real bonus!
stable chip and will ensure the dependability of your machine for
The newly designed fader caps are designed to ergonomically t your ngers and
provide a more comfortable mixing experience.
Whilst on the subject, take a step back and admire the design of the V1-M. It is a
thing of beauty, I'm sure you'll agree. No matter if you are running a home studio,
professional facility or you are a home studio enthusiast, having a V1-M in your set
up will denitely impress your visitors!
This intelligent, intuitive and highly attractive unit will suit anyone's aesthetic and
feature requirements. The highly professional feel, design and functionality of the
V1-M will bring you closer to your music, improve your workow and heighten your
experience; form and function working in perfect and exacting harmony.
There's still more we could talk about, (the V1-M has THAT many features!), but I
will leave you here and say to you......
....Welcome to the revolution!
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Features Pt.2
● 9x touch-sensitive motorized faders with 12-bit resolution
● Large, programmable 7 inch, 24 panel digital touch screen display showing DAW
functions per 5 color modes - a potential total of 120 displayable and actionable
functions
● Organize DAW functions in the 24 panel touchscreen easily via 'drag and drop' in
the iMAPTM - changes made in real time
● Capability of connecting to 3 DAWs at one time via the DAW select buttons
● Extremely hardwearing, durable and versatile
● On-board 2 inch TFT display showing channel name, control values, channel colors
etc., (DAW dependent)
● Attractive, modern meter bridge, featuring precise, clear and eye-catching LED
meters
● Additional lower 1.14 inch TFT display for each channel (some DAW’s are equipped
to display additional information on this screen)
● Extremely high quality, large optical encoder jog wheel with very precise, smooth
control for fast search, scrub etc.
● 8 smooth action dual-function encoder knobs (Rotate and Enter)
● 10 segment LED display shows timecode or location of your project in either
SMPTE or beat clock (bars:beats:ticks) formats
● Illuminated function buttons for 'Read', 'Write', 'Touch', 'Latch', 'Trim'; and 'O' -
activated/de-activated as required per DAW
● Illuminated buttons for channel control including Mute, Solo and Record
● 6 illuminated transport buttons including Play, Stop, Record, Rewind, Fast Forward
and Loop
● Dedicated ‘Master/Assign’ button for quick switching the Master fader from the
master channel to a pre-designated track
● Illuminated “Zoom” button with 2 directional keys (Left/Right & Up/Down), also used
in combination with the jog wheel
● Illuminated 'Focus' button which allows the user to "focus" in and adjust plug-in,
EQ parameters etc. via the smooth-action jog wheel
● 2 illuminated “Track” buttons for selecting individual channels
● 2 illuminated “Bank” buttons for shifting 8-channels at a time
● Supports Universal Mackie Control and HUI protocols for seamless integration with
compatible music production software
● Supports Ability, Audition, Ableton Live, Bitwig, Cakewalk, Cubase/Nuendo, Digital
Performer, FL Studio, Mixbus 32C, Pro Tools, Logic Pro, Luna, Reaper, Reason,
Samplitude, Studio One and Tracktion Waveform
● iMapTM software included
● USB C high-speed connectivity
● Firmware upgrade available via USB C connection and iMap
● 1/4 inch inputs for connecting footswitch pedals
● Class-compliant with MacOS 10.15 or above & Windows 10 or above
● Superior build quality and robust metal casing with Kensington lock port
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software
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Top Panel Layout
Diagram
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1a
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7
4a
3a
1d
1b
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8a
8b
10
5d
5b
4b
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12
9
6
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5c
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5a
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Top Panel Layout (cont.)
NOTE: The V1-M is a universal DAW controller (i.e. not designed for one specic DAW).
Functions will operate slightly dierently between DAWs. Please refer to your DAW manual for each function.
1. Upper on-board Display
1a) TFT Display
The generously proportioned 2 inch TFT on-board display shows the parameter
values as you adjust them and also provides feedback about channel selections,
operating modes, PAN values and more. The display is also capable of reecting
the color modes of the DAW channels. The information displayed is dependent
on the DAW.
1b) Time display
An LED display shows the timecode or location of your project in either SMPTE
or beat clock (bars:beats:ticks) formats.
1c) Channel meters (mono)
Eight 12-segment LED meters showing the associated channel level.
1d) Master channel meter (stereo)
A 12-segment LED meter showing the associated level of the stereo out
channel. Please note that some DAWs do not support this function.
2. Lower on-board Display
A second TFT 1.14 inch display of 8 windows, suitable for DAWs equipped to
communicate information via a second display.
3. Faders
3A) 8 channel faders
The eight motorized faders are generally used for controlling the track
volume of the DAW. Depending on your DAW, you may use the “Flip” button to
swap the rotary encoders and the fader functions. This may be useful if making
very intricate moves for PAN or plug-in parameter values commonly executed
using the rotary encoders. The 12 bit resolution faders are capable of very
detailed movement.
Any automation recorded in a project will be reected by the fader positions.
Any parameter adjustments made with the fader will be displayed directly above
on the upper TFT display. All faders are touch sensitive and allow the user to
override automation the moment a fader is touched.
3b) Master fader
This touch sensitive fader is used to adjust the Master channel. It can also be
assigned to any channel via the iMAP
Note: Except Pro Tools – Pro Tools software is designed in such a way that the
master fader is assigned by the user within the session like any other fader. Pro
Tools does not send master fader data separately from other faders through Mackie
HUI Protocol. Therefore, the Pro Tools master fader will not respond when the
master fader is in Master mode. However, with the V1-M's assignment feature, you
may assign the master fader to the V-1M's ninth fader if you wish to.
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software.
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4. Control buttons
4a) Recording channel control buttons section
REC button -
associated channel. The switch will light red when the channel is armed.
SOLO button -
channel. The switch will light green when the channel solo state is on and
other channels will be muted.
MUTE button -
channel. The switch will light blue when the channel is muted.
SEL buttons -
4b) Motorized fader control buttons section
Fader left button -
master channel).
Fader right button -
master channel).
BANK left button -
master channel).
BANK right button -
the master channel).
Activate and deactivate the recording state of the
Activate/de-activate the solo state of the associated
Activate and deactivate the mute state of the associated
Used to select the channel
Shift “one” channel down for all faders (except the
Shift “one” channel up for all faders (except the
Shift “eight” channels down for all faders (except the
Shift “eight” channels up for all faders (except
5. Jog wheel section
5a) Jog wheel -
used for various purposes specic to the DAW application, including Shue and
scrubbing functions. Press to switch between two functions, specic to the DAW.
Engineered without stepped increments for a smooth, noiseless and luxurious
feel.
the large, high specication optical encoder jog wheel is
5b) Zoom/Focus control buttons section
Zoom UP/DOWN button -
vertical size of the channels on the user interface using the jog wheel or the UP/
DOWN arrow buttons.
Zoom LEFT/RIGHT button -
horizontal size of the user interface using the jog wheel or the LEFT/RIGHT
arrow buttons.
Focus
use the jog wheel as a device to change the parameters.
Press 'focus' and hover over a plug-in parameter with your mouse and
-
The Zoom UP/DOWN button is used to change the
The LEFT/RIGHT button is used to change the
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5c) Navi and directional buttons
Press the "Navi" button and rotate the high specication jog wheel to
navigate through the channels, one at a time.
Select directional buttons to determine the direction of travel for navigating
up and down your tracks in your DAW's arrangement window and left and
right across the tracks in the Mixer view using the jog wheel. You may also
use these buttons in combination with the jog wheel to navigate elements
of your DAW, for example audio segments in the arrangement window.
5d) Shue button
Press this button and rotate the large, high specication jog wheel to
navigate through the tracks in banks of 8 channels at a time. This will
result in high speed navigation through the channels - especially helpful
in projects with many tracks.
6. Transport control buttons section
PLAY button
STOP button
REC button
REWIND button
FAST FORWARD button
LOOP button
- Activate the play function of the DAW.
- Activate the stop function of the DAW.
- Activate the record function of the DAW.
- Activate the rewind function of the DAW.
- Activate the fast forward function of the DAW.
- Activate the loop function of the DAW.
7. Knobs
The eight smooth, noiseless, endless rotary encoder knobs are generally
used for controlling the track pan position, aux send levels and EQ of your
DAW. You may also use them to adjust specic parameters within plug-ins
and virtual instruments, (as your DAW software allows). The push-button
action of the knob can be used to change modes of operation within the
DAW (this is DAW dependent) and the rotating action of the knob can be
used to change parameters of PAN, EQ, plug-in values etc.
Example: in Cubase, select Edit on the 24 panel touchscreen, to load
the channel settings of the selected track, then the EQ button on the
touchscreen to alter the channel EQ setting. Use PAGE UP and PAGE
DOWN to navigate through the parameter pages and the rotary encoders
to change the value of Gain, Frequency and Q.
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8. Color-coded function buttons (5 buttons)
8a) -
8b) -
Dedicated function buttons
9.
This section of 3 control buttons are LED color-coded for dierent
functions on each layer. Switch between the color modes (along with those
in 8b) for dierent functions which appear in the 24 panel touch screen. The
functions can be rearranged in the iMAPTM to your own conguration.
This section of 2 control buttons are LED color-coded for dierent
functions on each layer. Switch between the color modes (along with those
in 8a) for dierent functions which appear in the 24 panel touch screen. The
functions can be rearranged in the iMAPTM to your own conguration.
By default, purple and red modes (Labelled ‘U1’ (User 1) and’ U2’ (User 2)) are set
in the touchscreen, to hotkey functions, (i.e. Ctrl+C). The other three modes are
set to ‘MIDI’ functions (i.e. ‘Pan’)).
Users who wish to store their own ‘hotkey’ functions can do so in purple and red
modes, (using the U[ser] 1 and U[ser] 2’ buttons) and also store MIDI functions of
their choice in blue, green, and orange modes.
This is to help users organize their programming. You can, if you prefer, assign any
MIDI function to any color mode and any hotkey to any color mode. It’s up to you!
Read
- Read automation function enabled/disabled
Write
- Write automation function enabled/disabled
Touch
- Touch automation function enabled/disabled
Latch
- Latch automation function enabled/disabled
Trim
- Trim automation function enabled/disabled
O
- O automation function enabled/disabled
As the V1-M is a universal controller, these will illuminate or not depending on your
DAW. For example, in Cubase, the latter four buttons will not illuminate, (Touch,
Latch, Trim and O), whereas in Bitwig, the latter two will not illuminate, (Trim and
O). This is part of the intelligent design of the V1-M.
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10. 24 panel touchscreen display
The pièce de résistance of the V1-M. This large, 7 inch 24 panel
touchscreen features an illuminated display of DAW control functions
for easy access by the user. The 24 panel display allows for functions to
be displayed in five different color modes, (section 8). That means 120
functions can be easily accessed via the touchscreen. These can be left
in their default state or loaded, arranged and re-arranged by the user in
the iMAP software so that you can have all the functions you need, at your
ngertips, where you want them!
5 color modes
24 panel keypad
11. DAW selector buttons
Select the DAW you would like to connect to, by selecting DAW buttons 1-3.
The DAW must be set up and congured previously, (see 'Getting Started with
the V1-M'). You may change which DAWs you connect to in the iMAP, (see
'How to Allocate the DAWs to the DAW Buttons').
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12. Flip
Use this button to 'ip' the functions of your fader and the given channel's
rotary controller. This is ideal when you need to make very intricate changes to
PAN or plug-in parameter values using the fader, rather than the rotary encoder.
13. Master/Assign button
Select this button to toggle between the Master fader and a pre-selected
channel which has been assigned via the iMAPTM software or the MIDI learn
functionality of the chosen DAW. CC, Note, Pitch-bend values as well as MIDI
channels can also be assigned to the fader via the iMAPTM. When the button
is lit, the fader is in 'Assigned' mode. When disengaged, it is in Master fader
mode.
14. Lock
Pressing this button will ensure that the unit's fader levels will not change
regardless of the movement of the physical faders. The user must press this
button to 'unlock' the faders again in order to aect a change. If using V1-X
extenders, the Lock button will communicate in real time via the iMAPTM which acts as a 'bridge' between the units - faders on the V1-X will be similarly
aected.
15.
Color display
Lower ‘bar’ display showing color modes of the DAW channels. This is useful
if you wish to group instrument tracks according to a certain color, i.e. guitar
tracks as purple, drum tracks as yellow etc.). *
* only a few DAWs support this at the moment.
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Rear Panel Layout
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1. USB C port
Functions as a MIDI port to your computer and compatible software.
2. 1/4 inch inputs
These 1/4 inch inputs are used to connect to foot pedals to activate selected
functions in your DAW.
12V/2.5A power adapter port
3.
Connect the power adapter provided, here.
(Note: the V1-M is not able to work without the provided power adaptor
connected. USB bus power from a computer is insucient).
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DAW#1 DAW#2 DAW#3
Getting Started with the V1-M
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1. Connect the V1-M to your Mac/PC via the USB port & select
the system
Choose a USB port on your Mac/PC and insert the USB C cable. Connect the cable’s
other end to the V1-M.
When switching on for the rst time, press down rotary encoder #4 (4th from left).
Now, turn on the V1-M whilst pressing the encoder. This will launch the system
selection interface on the V1-M’s screen.
‘Windows or Mac. Select your system.’ will be displayed on the screen. Please
select the relevant system and continue. You do not need to repeat this step unless
you wish to change the system, (i.e. if you select Mac now, but wish to select
Windows in the future).
2. Set up the 3x DAWs you wish to connect to in the iMAP
A) See installing the 'iMAP' section
B) Following the diagrams below. Let's use these examples as the DAWs we want to set
up on the V1-M.
DAW #1 Bitwig
DAW #2 Cubase
DAW #3 Logic
.
In order to allocate the right DAW to the right DAW button (above), we're going to
need to use the iMAP. It is always best to always have the iMAP running in tandem
with the V1-M. In this way on-the-y changes can be made with immediate eect.
First, make sure the iMAP is downloaded and installed, then read the following
section.
When turning on for the 1st time
Mac
Win
Press down the 4th rotary encoder
and switch on the V1-M V1-X.
Select your system.
Press the corresponding button at
the bottom of thescreen according
to the system you need to select.
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How to Allocate DAWs to the DAW buttons in the iMAP
Remember
Step 1:Controller
Step 2:iMAP
Step 3:DAW
Every time you launch the V1-M
This is covered in more detail in the iMAP section of this manual, but here's a
general introduction.
Just so we understand the general principle, we are going to allocate button 1, 2
and 3 on the V1-M, to Bitwig, Cubase and Logic Pro respectively.
So, you've downloaded, installed and opened the iMAP. You will see the
three DAW buttons on top of the iMAP. These correspond to the three
DAW buttons on the V1-M.
Simply select the corresponding button of choice and select a DAW from
the drop down list.
The DAW will be automatically allocated. There is no need to send data,
or perform any special function.
You may do this for all three buttons on the iMAP/V1-M.
Please go to the iMAP section for further details on this .
Remember that, in everyday use, YOU MUST ENSURE YOU LAUNCH
THE CONTROLLER FIRST, then the iMAP, before launching the DAWs
you wish to work with;
(You may wish to associate a phrase that will make this easy to remember
i.e. “Consider it Done!”)
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Setting up the V1-M in the DAWs
iCON V1-M V1.01 DAW #1
DAW #2
DAW #3
IMAP
MIDIIN2(iCON V1-M V1.01)
MIDIIN3(iCON V1-M V1.01)
MIDIIN4(iCON V1-M V1.01)
x
Now that we have allocated our 3 DAWs within the iMAP, we will need to congure
our DAWs so that the V1-M recognizes them and the DAW/s recognize the V1-M.
This is how it works;
Note: MIDI port 4 is used by the iCON Pro Audio software, iMAPTM, to change the
three DAWs you use, to update rmware and to program the 24 panel touchscreen
with the functions of your choice.
These four options will appear as a menu from which you can select your chosen
DAW when you are conguring your DAW.
So, remembering our examples of;
DAW #1 Bitwig
DAW #2 Cubase
DAW #3 Logic
We know that we need to select 'V1-M V1.01' (or whichever rmware version it is*),
in Bitwig because that is the DAW we have chosen to be DAW #1. When you press
DAW #1 on the unit, the V1-M will automatically go into Bitwig mode.
In our example, Cubase is our second DAW, so when we are conguring our DAW
to work with the V1-M, we will need to select 'MIDIIN2 (V1-M V1.01)' or whichever
rmware version it is*) in the menu. When the V1-M is set up as a Mackie control
device in Cubase, whenever we press '2' in the DAW Controller selection section,
the V1-M will automatically select Cubase.
The same applies for Logic, although this time we are going to select 'MIDIIN3 (V1-M
V1.01)' (or whichever rmware version it is*) and use button '3' in the DAW controller
selection area to automatically select this DAW.
*rmware versions are updated over time
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Here's an example of how it is set up in Cubase.
(iCON V1-M V1.01)
iCON V1-M V1.01
(iCON V1-M V1.01)
(iCON V1-M V1.01)
(iCON V1-M V1.01)
As you can see, when conguring the device as a Mackie controller, there is a
choice of 4 possible options.
Because we have set up Cubase to respond to DAW control button '2' on the V1M, we are going to select 'MIDIIN2 (V1-M V1.01)'.
Please also note, (although this is specic to Cubase), that users should use
Mackie Control to set up their devices in Cubase 12 onwards and not Cubase's
MIDI Remote Manager.
Regardless of the supported DAWs you are using, the principle will be largely the
same.
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Practical uses for the DAW modes
Some users might want to use two instances of the same DAW for, say buttons
DAW#1 and DAW#2. Why? Well, let's take Fernando. Fernando is a young, up and
coming producer and musician and he likes to master his own material too.
On a day-to-day basis, Fernando uses Cubase as his 'go to' DAW to record. He
has set up his template which he loads into Cubase and he has also set up the
touchscreen on his V1-M to load all of his favorite Cubase commands when pressing
DAW button #1, when recording and mixing.
When mastering, however, Fernando imports his nal mix stereo les into his
mastering template in Cubase. Because this is a dierent task altogether, which
requires a dierent approach, he has organized dierent commands for mastering
purposes in Cubase which load when pressing DAW button #2.
Fernando is very organized. He will go far.
This is just one example of why you may wish to load the same DAW twice or even
three times on the V1-M.
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Launching the V1-M, iMAP and DAW/s
V1-M V1.01
(V1-M V1.01)
(V1-M V1.01)
(V1-M V1.01)
Remember
iMAP
Controller
DAW
Every time you launch the V1-M
As we know, in order to use the V1-M to the fullest extent we must follow these
steps;
Step 1: Switch on the controller
Step 2: Open the iMap
Step 3: Launch the DAW/s you intend to use
Note:
Please wait a few moments between each step, to ensure each is fully loaded.
The reason for the order of this process is because, as you can see from the diagram
below, the iMAP must occupy MIDI port 4 in order to communicate eectively.
Unfortunately, some DAWs will automatically try to occupy that port when launched
and this will prevent.The iMAP, therefore, needs to be turned on after the controller
and before the DAW to make sure it occupies that MIDI port and is connected
properly.
Equally, to eectively ‘link’ with any V1-X extenders you may be using, the iMAP
must be running in the background and should be turned on after the controller and
before the DAW/s.
Note:
MIDl port 4 is used by the iCON Pro Audio software, iMAPTM, to change the
three DAWs you use, to update rmware and to program the 16 panel touchscreen
with the functions of your choice. You cannot use this port to connect your device.
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Ableton Live
Input: MackieControl Input (iCON QCONPRO G2 V1.00)
Output: MackieControl Output (iCON QCONPRO G2 V1.00)
Output: Microsoft GS Wavetable Synth
Automap Propellerhead
Automap MIDI
Ableton Live
iCON V1-M V1.01
iCON V1-M V1.01
Mackie Control
1
2
3
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Audition
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
11
10
iCON V1-M V1.01 Port 1
iCON V1-M V1.01 Port 1
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Bitwig
Bitwig
1
2
4
3
6
5
iCON V1-M V1.01
iCON V1-M V1.01
7
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Cakewalk
Cakewalk
1
4
5
6
3
2
7
iCON V1-M V1.01
iCON V1-M V1.01
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Cubase/Nuendo
1
Cubase/Nuendo
iCON V1-M V1.01
5
iCON V1-M V1.01
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Digital Performer 11
Digital Performer
1
2
3
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5
4
iCON V1-M V1.01
iCON V1-M V1.01
6
7
FL Studio
FL-Studio
1
iCON V1-M V1.01
iCON V1-M V1.01
2
3
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5
6
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Logic Pro
Logic Pro
1
2
4
3
5
6
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iCON V1-M V1.01
7
1
2
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6
3
7
iCON V1-M V1.01
iCON P1-Nano V1.05
iCON V1-M V1.01
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Luna
1
2
3
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iCON V1-M V1.01
4
iCON V1-M V1.01
iCON V1-M V1.01
2
3
4
5
6
iCON V1-M V1.01
iCON V1-M V1.01
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Mixbus 32C
1
4
3
5
2
iCON V1-M V1.01
iCON V1-M V1.01
6
7
Mixbus 32C
iCON QCon Pro X
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Pro Tools
1
2
iCON V1-M V1.01
3
4
iCON V1-M V1.01
iCON V1-M V1.01
Pro Tools
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Reaper
1
2
5
6
7
8
9
3
4
Reaper
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6
7
8
9
11
12
iCON-V1-M V1.01
iCON-V1-M V1.01
10
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Reason
Reason
1
2
3
4
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iCON V1-M V1.01
8
iCON V1-M V1.01
9
iCON V1-M V1.01
10
5
6
Samplitude
Samplitude
1
3
2
iCON V1-M V1.01 iCON V1-M V1.01
4
7
5
9
Microsoft GS Wavetable Synth
10
11
6
8
iCON V1-M V1.01
iCON V1-M V1.01
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Studio One
Studio One
1
2
4
iCONV1-M... iCONV1-M...
iCON V1-M V1.01
iCON V1-M V1.01
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6 8
3
7
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Tracktion Waveform
Waveform
2
iCON
V1-M
V1.01
iCON
V1-M
V1.01
MIDIIN4(iCON
V1-M
V1.01)
MIDIIN3(iCON
V1-M
V1.01)
MIDIIN2(iCON
V1-M
V1.01)
MIDIOUT4(iCON
P1-Nano
V1.05)
MIDIOUT3(iCON
P1-Nano
V1.05)
MIDIOUT2(iCON
P1-Nano
V1.05)
1
5
6
7
iCON V1-M V1.01
iCON V1-M V1.01 iCON V1-M V1.01
iCON V1-M V1.01
iCON V1-M V1.01
3
4
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Installing iMapTM for the Mac
iMap
V-1M-V1-X
Firmware iMap.dmg
V1-M-V1-X
Firmware iMap.dmg
V1M/V1-X
Please register your device and visit your User Center at www.iconproaudio.
com
After you've downloaded the le, please click it to start the installation process.
The iMAP will also be available on the product page at www.iconproaudio.com
Tip:
By “dragging and dropping” the “V1-M” icon into the “Applications” folder,
you can create an “iMap” shortcut on your Mac’s desktop.
iCON V1-M V1.01
X13JW
1. iMap
TM
Software
Please follow the procedures below, step-by-step, to launch your iMapTM software.
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Installing iMapTM for Windows
Please register your device, visit your User Center at www.iconproaudio.com
and download the iMAP. iMAP is also available on the product page on the
website www.iconproaudio.com
Please follow the procedures below step-by-step to install your iMapTM software.
Turn on your PC.
1.
2.
Download the iMap from you r User
Center at www.iconproaudio.com
After you download the le, please click
it to start the installation process.
3.
The Setup Wizard will appear
The setup wizard appears, please click ‘I
Agree’ after reading the license terms.
Choose Install Location
4.
Choose your preferred install location for
iMapTM or use the default location and
click “Next”.
5.
Select shortcut
Select the start menu folder in which you would
like to create the iMapTM shortcut. Then click
“Next”
6.
Create a shortcut on your desktop
Please uncheck the box if you do not want
to place a shortcut icon on your desktop for
iMapTM; otherwise click “Next”.
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7.
iMapTM begins installation
Please wait for it to nish.
Then click “Finish”.
8.
Installation nished
Click “Finish” to complete the iMapTM software
installation.
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The iMAP
The intelligent design of the new, highly advanced iMap means that users can
make changes in real time. Users can load three DAWs of their choice via the three
buttons at the top of the iMAP.
Note: While your V1-M can load the maps for three DAWs at one time without
having to be turned o, please keep your computer's processing power in mind
here. Your computer may not be capable of opening two or three DAWs at the same
time and operating eectively. Use sound judgement. If your computer or DAW
controller freezes or performance begins to become degraded, please take stock of
your computer.
TM
Simply click and load the DAW of your choice via the drop down box for each of the
three buttons 1, 2 and 3.
In this example, let's use Bitwig for our rst DAW, Cubase for our second and Logic
Pro as our third. First let's choose Bitwig.
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Click button one and choose Bitwig from the drop down box.
Now, Bitwig mode has loaded along with all of it's functions.
In the same way, let's load Cubase for button 2 and Logic for button 3. You will see
these reected in the buttons 1, 2 and 3 in the iMAP.
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The V1-M will organize the DAW functions in a default state as communicated via
Mackie Control Protocol.
To demonstrate this, let's turn our attention again to DAW #1; Bitwig. Here
we can see the default settings have been loaded in each color mode. Here
in DAW #1, for Bitwig, "Plug in" and "Page Up/Down" are organized within
the blue color mode, whereas "Save" and "Click" are organized within the
green mode.
This is reected in the touchscreen display on the V1-M.
settings in the iMAP will reect those on the V1-M. In other words - what is on
the screen in the iMAP, will be on the screen on the V1-M. Any changes will
be immediate. Clever hey?!
All
of the function
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If you would like to change the functions to suit your needs, it is easy to do. Simply
drag and drop with your mouse from within the boxes and place a function where
you would like it to be.
You can also assign functions via the function list beneath the DAW drop down list.
Simply click on the space where you would like the function to appear (A) and click
on the function (B).
A
All changes made will display immediately on the V1-M.
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B
Using the Dual Button Function on the Touchscreen
In some DAWs, for some functions, when pressing a button a further action is
required. This would usually require the use of a mouse to select the subsequent
option. With the V1-M, however, you can use two buttons together.
You can program the rst required function in - let's say the rst row in the iMAP in
red mode. Let's call that the primary button.
If that primary button/function requires a further (secondary) action as eluded to
above, and this is available in the commands in the iMAP for that particular DAW,
you can place this second button on, say the second row in red mode.
Please note, that you cannot place two buttons that you intend to use together
on the same row.
If there are a number of possible secondary button options, you can place all of
these on the second row, (or whichever row you choose, just not the same row as
the primary button). You cannot use more than two buttons together at the same
time, but you can create a 'menu' of secondary commands to select from in that
second row, (or whichever row you choose).
So, let's take a generic example (and this does not relate to any specic DAW or
DAW command - it is simply to demonstrate the potential of this system);
The rst button (the primary button) in this ctitious DAW is 'Add Track'. We're going
to place this on the rst row of the iMAP in the red mode (or layer) of the iMAP. This
immediately appears on the device's touch screen as information is transmitted in
real time.
For the attendant secondary options (remembering this is a ctitious DAW), we're
going to place 'stereo audio track', 'mono audio track', 'instrument track', 'MIDI track'
on buttons in the second row. These are the secondary buttons and designed to be
used in conjunction with the primary button, remembering that only two buttons can
be used together at the same time. When allocating these in the iMAP, again, the
information will be transmitted immediately to the device's touch screen.
When working on a project, we can now select the primary button and then any of
the secondary buttons to create a track without the need for using the mouse.
To reiterate - the above example is in relation to a ctitious DAW - the options
available to you and your own DAW may be limited or many, depending on the
available commands of that particular DAW.
It's a great option to have available and one to remember for the future, as it could
be a really useful time saving device!
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Hot Keys
You can assign QWERTY keyboard 'hot keys' to the iMAP.
First, lets select where we'd like our command to go. Click the button with
your mouse so it is highlighted.
Select 'HOTKEY' in the menu on the right side of the iMAP.
3
1
2
Click to change the
contents of a button.
Type in the hot key
you would like to use
on your QWERTY
keyboard. Click Enter.
Note: For organizational reasons, as default, hotkeys are organized within red and purple modes,
and MIDI functions are organized within blue, green, and orange modes. You can, however, program
hotkeys and MIDI functions to appear in whichever mode you’d like. See page 13 ('Color Coded Function
Buttons'), for further details.
Re-name the hot key to
something more memorable
if you wish!
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The results will appear in the iMAP and be transmitted to the V1-M
1
2
3
4
instantaneously!
Copy
Copy
Sending your own MIDI messages
You may set up the touchscreen to display your own MIDI messages. The fader/s
and rotary encoder knobs on the device can also be mapped in this way, (buttons
such as ‘solo’, and ‘mute’ cannot – there are more than enough buttons on the
touchscreen for anyone’s MIDI mapping needs!).
You may adjust "Pitch”, “Note”, “CC”, “Channel” and “Message” values for MCP and
“Value 1”, “Value 2” and “Function” for HUI, depending on the control element.
Note: ‘On the iMAP, right-click the switchgear to ‘Reset to default’ values (i.e. the initial value of the current DAW mode
you are in), if you decide you no longer wish to retain your MIDI mapping choices. The touchscreen can similarly be
reset in this way.
Please note that when using ‘Bitwig,’ right-clicking on any encoder and selecting ‘restore to default’ will result in all
switchgear, (and the touchscreen) reverting to their initial values. Equally, selecting an alternative DAW (DAW buttons 1-3)
will ‘overwrite’ any user programming to that of the selected DAW.
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Using Virtual Instruments
Some users like to use DAW controllers to control the parameters of Virtual
Instruments. It must be noted from the outset that this is entirely DAW and Virtual
Instrument-dependent. Some Virtual Instruments have limited (and sometimes no)
functionality.
There are various CC values that can be programmed i.e. CC1 (Modulation) and
CC11 (Expression) - these are the most commonly used parameters.
Please note that ‘vibrato’ has no CC value and, should that parameter be a feature
of a Virtual instrument you would like to control, you may be able to map it via MIDI
learn. MIDI learn instructions can be found in the manual for your DAW.
Please note that some virtual instruments have limited capability in respect of
receiving communication from generic or universal external controllers.
Please also note that the jog wheel can be used as a parameter controller of plug
ins, EQs and instruments, without having to program it especially, by pressing the
'focus' button and hovering with your mouse over the parameter in question. This is
a potentially extremely useful and powerful feature and very simple and easy to use!
It's denitely one to remember!
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Assigning the Master fader to a dierent track
1
2
There may be an instance where a user would like to assign the master fader to an
alternative track. In some projects, the master fader, which ordinarily controls the
'stereo out' bus may hardly ever be touched, (as it is often a case of 'set it and forget
it'!). It may be useful to utilize this master fader in other ways, however.
As an example, let's take a user, Cassandra, who has a large session of 150 tracks.
She has her drum tracks spread across tracks 1-14 in her project. She has them
sub-mixed (bussed) to a stereo drum bus track at the end of the session on track
145, which is a stereo track. Her stereo drum bus channel (track 145) controls the
overall sound (with EQ, compression, etc.) and level (volume) of the drums whereas
tracks 1-14 control the individual elements of the drum kit (i.e. room mics, top snare,
bottom snare, shaker etc.).
Allocating the stereo master fader temporarily to enable control of the drum bus
track (stereo track 145), together with tracks 1-14 sitting side by side on the V1-M (and
V1-X extender if you have one!) means that alterations can be conveniently made to
the individual drums as well as the overall drum bus volume (as well as having easy
reach of the FX and EQ of track 145).
In other words, this would prevent having to bank through many tracks to get to the
stereo drum bus on track 145 and then back again to make adjustments to tracks
1-14, every time an adjustment is needed for either the individual tracks or the
overall sound and volume. The individual drum tracks and their associated drum bus
track will be within easy reach and Cassandra can easily control all aspects of the
drums without interruption to her workow.
Follow the diagrams below to assign your Master channel to the channel of your
choice.
Reminder: using the jog wheel in combination with the shue button will allow you to
skip very, VERY quickly through banks of 8 channels to your desired track, (i.e. the
stereo bus track 145). This may be an alternative to the above, which you may nd
more convenient. The choice is yours!
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You can also assign CC, Note, pitchbend values and MIDI channels to the
master fader in Assign mode via the iMAP.
Below is a diagram demonstrating how to do this.
2
1
3
4
5
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Other Functions in iMap™
3
1 2
1. “Save le” button
Click this button to save your current settings for the V1-M. The le is an. “ imap”
le.
2. “Load le” button
Click this button to load a previously saved “. imap” setting le for your V1-M.
3. “Firmware Upgrade” button
Click this button to enter into the rmware upgrade window for V1-M. Please
refer to the rmware upgrade procedure, which follows.
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Firmware upgrade
2
2
4
5
V1-M functional rmware upload procedure
IMPORTANT: CLICK THE "TITLE" OF THE IMAP TO SWAP BETWEEN THE V1-M
AND V1-X VERSIONS. ALWAYS CHECK YOU ARE UPGRADING FIRMWARE
FOR THE CORRECT DEVICE.
3
Warning:
Step1:
The rmware upload process MUST be completed and not interrupted
Connect the V1-M using a USB C connection. Ensure the latest iMAP
Click ‘Firmware update’.
during the le upload, otherwise the rmware may not be rewritten
again.
is downloaded from the website and installed, (check to make sure your
iMAP is up to date!). Run the iMAP.
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4
Read the warning notice.
3
2
4
4
3
6
5
4
Step 2:
Step 3:
Click the “Start” button.
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6
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6
4
5
Allow the rmware upgrade process to complete.
Step 4:
Press ‘ok’ once the rmware update has been completed.
Step 5:
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Hardware Connections
Mac
PC/MAC
SPD-01
How to add foot pedals (in Cubase)
(iCON V1-M V1.01)
(iCON V1-M V1.01)
Currently, only a few DAWs support the use of a footswitch in DAW controllers such
as the V1-M. Please check your DAW's user manual to see if your DAW has this
functionality. If so, you can then choose commands specic to the DAW to program
your footswitch. For example, to toggle the 'record' function on and o (as in the
example, above
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The V1-M is one of the most advanced MIDI controllers in the world today and will
serve you extremely well in the years ahead.
At some point, you may want to extend from 8 faders to 16 or even more, (DAW
dependent).
The V1-X gives you all the functionality you need to expand your channels from 8 to
16 and beyond!
With eight 12 bit faders, four illuminated buttons per channel, eight endless smooth
action rotary encoders, together with a beautifully designed meter-bridge with
accurate, LED meters and a 2 inch TFT display, the V1-X will enhance and heighten
your mixing or recording experience.
You can expand your system up to an incredible 64 channels, (depending on your
DAW).
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Fitting a V1-X Extender Unit
Every V1-X unit comes equipped with two magnetic pegs which t into the ports
at the side of the V1-M unit, (either side).
The other side of the peg can then be inserted into the ports on the side of the
V1-X unit. Thus, the two units sit together snuggly, connected by a magnetic peg.
See below for a diagram.
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Specications
Connector: To computer
Power supply: 12V/2.5A DC
Current consumption: 2A or less
Weight: 5.6kg
Dimensions: 485mm x384.5mm x178mm
USB C connector
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Services
If your V1-M needs servicing, follow these instructions.
Check our online Help Center at
knowledge, and downloads such as:
1. FAQ
2. Download
3. Product Registration
4. Video Tutorials
Very often you will nd solutions on these pages. If you don’t nd a solution, create
a support ticket at our online Help Center at the link below, and our technical support
team will assist you as soon as we can.
Navigate to
Once you have submitted an inquiry ticket, our support team will assist you to
resolve the problem with your ICON Pro Audio device as soon as possible.
To send defective products for service:
1. Ensure the problem is not related to operation error or external system devices.
2. Keep this owner's manual. We don't need it to repair the unit.
3. Pack the unit in its original packaging including end card and box. This is very
important. If you have lost the packaging, please make sure you have packed
the unit properly. ICON is not responsible for any damage that occurs due to
non-factory packing.
4. Ship to the ICON tech support center or the local return authorization. See our
service centers and distributor service points at the link below:
If you are located in the
States
please visit our help centre -
https://support.iconproaudio.com
and submit a ticket to the technical
support team.
If you are located in
email the support team and wait for a
response before sending the product
to:
Sound Service GmbH
European Headquarters
Moriz-Seeler-Straße3 D-12489 Berlin
Telephone: +49 (0)30 707 130-0
Fax: +49 (0)30 707 130-189
E-Mail: service@sound-service.eu
http://support.iconproaudio.com
Europe
http://support.iconproaudio.com,
and then sign in to submit a ticket.
United
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If you are located in
please email the support team and wait
for a response before sending the product
to:
ASIA OFFICE:
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No. 5-7 Wong Chuk Yueng Street, Fotan,
Sha Tin, N.T., Hong Kong.
Tel: (852) 2398 2286
Fax: (852) 2789 3947
Email: info.asia@icon-global.com
for information,
Hong Kong
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