NEWS  Music Production  November 11, 2023  Reading time: 2 Minute(s)

Max (RS editor)

Icon Pro Audio, a leading name in professional audio equipment, has just announced the imminent release of their highly anticipated V1-M and V1-X DAW controllers. These control surfaces are designed to provide seamless integration with popular DAWs, offering musicians and producers an unparalleled level of control and customization.

V1-M: Precision Control at Your Fingertips

The V1-M stands out with its impressive features, including nine touch-sensitive motorized faders with 12-bit resolution, eight rotary encoders, and an intuitive touchscreen display. This customizable display allows users to access key DAW functions swiftly and efficiently. With a large jog wheel, transport section, and meter bridge displaying essential track details, the V1-M is a comprehensive solution for music professionals.

The touchscreen offers five color-coded layers for easy command switching, and users can assign up to 120 functions per DAW. The jog wheel, incorporating an optical encoder, provides precise and smooth control, while the Focus button facilitates hands-on manipulation of selected parameters in compatible plug-ins. Compatible with Bitwig, Cubase/Nuendo, Logic Pro X, Ableton Live, and Pro Tools, the V1-M ensures versatility in any studio environment.

V1-X: Expanding Possibilities

The V1-X serves as the perfect companion, acting as an expander unit with eight additional touch-sensitive motorized faders, rotary encoders, and a range of buttons mirroring the V1-M. This unit allows users to extend a V1-M system to an impressive total of 64 channels, offering unparalleled flexibility in larger studio setups.

Seamless Compatibility

Icon Pro Audio ensures that the V1-M and V1-X are compatible with both Windows (10 or 11) and macOS (10.9 and above), catering to a wide range of users across different platforms.

Pricing & Availability

Anticipation builds as the V1-M and V1-X are set to ship in December 2023. The pricing is as follows:

• V1-M: £1186.80 including VAT / €1307.81
• V1-X: £970.80 including VAT / €1069.81

(Images by Icon Pro Audio)