ICON V1-M DAW CONTROLLER | Set Up & Overview PT 1

In this video, we take a look at the new Icon V1-M DAW controller. Links mentioned in the video
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[@Iconproaudio]

Great review, David! Thanks! Let us answer a couple of your questions. 1)Jog Wheel sensitivity - We've adjusted the jog wheel sensitivity in a recent firmware update, so it isn't quite so sensitive. 2) The Focus button allows you to control plugin parameters. If you open a plugin with the Focus activated, and hover your mouse over a parameter, you can control that parameter with the jog wheel. As you get deeper, you'll want to read the manual. There are a lot of features you can find out about there.

[@HomeRecordingMadeEasy]

Thanks for the tips! Its a great controller

[@aceedmond8053]

Excellent, I hope the one I just bought from AMS has the adjusted jog wheel.

[@RedOneAtmosStudio]

I am so glad to here you have updated the jog wheel it was way to sensitive ;( But so nice to touch :) Can you let me know what the most recent update is /Firm ware and software / There are still a couple of issues with mine but its actually a lot better than some peoples reviews say. I will do a review at some point as this has massive potential :) This guy has done a great review and nice to see him doing reviews on this V1M

[@FutureTherapy]

Hello folks, can you tell me if you can also Flip plug-in control onto the faders when plug-in mode is selected ?

[@tothesoil7297]

A few days ago, I was looking for videos on this and didn't really like the ones I saw. It was sort of heartbreaking that you didn't have a video on it, lol. Great video, Uncle Dave. Love from the Bahamas!

[@HomeRecordingMadeEasy]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@kos.studio9304]

You’re awesome Dave. I have been waiting for this review for quite a while.

[@HomeRecordingMadeEasy]

Great! Thank you

[@DanaVastman]

This is a truly reasonably priced daw controller. My old PreSonus unit is a joke compared to this. I'm very interested and look forward to the rest of this series 👍

[@HomeRecordingMadeEasy]

Cool. Thanks for watching!

[@aceedmond8053]

Thanks uncle Dave! I'm ditching my FB 16 and just ordered a V1-M ! looking forward to all your videos on this unit.

[@HomeRecordingMadeEasy]

Right on!

[@rkschwe09]

I like the reviews you have on the gear and software that comes across your desk. Grateful that you do this. The V1-M was on my desk as a 2023 Christmas gift from my kids. The build quality, controls and meter bridge were awesome just as you described. After 2 weeks, I sent it back and picked up the SSL UF8. I couldn't get the V1-M to do anything I needed, like naming macros for the touchscreen and controlling any plugin including third party without using the mouse. In order to figure out the V1-M functions and features, I wound up using SSL documentation and videos. The SSL 360 middleware isn't even in the same league here. Thus, if SSL was that far ahead, it made sense to shell out a few more $. I will watch the upcoming videos you release as maybe all of that has changed?

[@HomeRecordingMadeEasy]

The SSL UF8 are amazing units.

[@WDSCRNRAD]

Really wanna get this! Love the design & size!But I’ve heard a lot of bad things about it. There’s one dude who’s done 2 videos about how glitchy it is. He uses a PC though, where as I would use a MAC M3, and Ableton. Your video has gave me hope though

[@HomeRecordingMadeEasy]

I think you will be fine. Go for it!!

[@TheMixClub]

It Looks nice. The big LCD Screens look easy to read. I have vision trouble! Icons new line of controllers all have great options for LCD screens. Im tried of label tape plastered all over my gear. I think other controllers are missing the mark with this option. I know they have screens but if they are laying flat on the desk it does me zero good. I then have to find a work around and prop up the controller so i can see. I cant be the only person that fights this. Great video.

[@HomeRecordingMadeEasy]

Thanks! I appreciate your support1

[@lousyracuse]

Update: I purchased one of these on the second hand market today. :) I don't want to comment too much here, as I am looking forward to YOUR thoughts in the next and future videos. I don't want to steal your thunder. :) The latest software version made it even easier to configure in Studio One than what I saw on YT.. I was up and running in minutes. Overall I really like it, although there are things I like and things I don't. One glaring issue I see is not unique to Studio One, as I have heard another DAW is working on a fix for it. It is NOT a deal breaker. Looking forward to your next video!

[@HomeRecordingMadeEasy]

Thanks for watching!

[@darkbrickmedia]

Nice Video Man!

[@HomeRecordingMadeEasy]

Thanks!

[@QFXmusic]

When is part two coming ?

[@HomeRecordingMadeEasy]

Soon

[@QFXmusic]

Looking forward to it

[@guitarontopcristofontecill9684]

looks great, and great review! but, anyone knows how it work on protools? cheers!

[@HomeRecordingMadeEasy]

Not sure. Pro Tools is usually very finicky when you try to use anything outside of Avid hardware so beware

[@certifiedbeatz]

Looks great love the meter bridge.. should it replace my old trusty mackie McU Pro and 2 xtenders idk?

[@HomeRecordingMadeEasy]

Maybe so. Its a great controller

[@JudgeFredd]

Great !

[@HomeRecordingMadeEasy]

Thanks for watching!

[@gfromshankside]

You do NOT have to always keep the imap software open! I haven't opened it since the initial setup.

[@HomeRecordingMadeEasy]

Not according the the Iocon Pro audio's own video on their website.

[@THEREALTWISTEDINSANE]

How is it vs the ssl uh8 uc1 set up? I've had my eye on these

[@HomeRecordingMadeEasy]

I like the SSL myself but its all personal preference.

[@lousyracuse]

I really think this device looks amazing!!!! I could see it replacing my FaderPort8 and StreamDeck. But... the price. :( The FaderPort series is a bit long on the tooth and PreSonus doesn't appear interested in updating it. But it works, for now. The Icon-V1-M is twice the price of the FaderPort 8 for the same number of (base) channels, and more than the FaderPort 16. Yes there is an expansion module available for the icon, but again it is more money. Music is my hobby, not my profession. Is it worth the $$? The answer is, of course, subjective to the individual situation. But this device is SOOOO cool :) Looking forward to the next and future videos in this series! I am seriously interested in this device, but need to know more about how it works IRL in Studio One and Ableton. :)

[@HomeRecordingMadeEasy]

Thanks for watching!

[@johnroberts4000]

what about this controller vs softube console 1 mk3 vs SLL UF8 which one would you pick if your budget allows for one amongst these three.

[@HomeRecordingMadeEasy]

I still like the UF8 the best.

[@johnroberts4000]

@@HomeRecordingMadeEasy Thanks

[@KonstantinoPolizois]

Every video of those consoles is heartbreaking. Everyone seems to regret buying it.

[@HomeRecordingMadeEasy]

That's interesting. It seems like a great unit to me

[@KonstantinoPolizois]

@@HomeRecordingMadeEasy check ratings and comments in Thomann except KZbin. Unfortunately! I was very into buying the V1-M but checking the customers feedbacks, I just turned it down. And it’s the most beautiful looking controller!

[@WDSCRNRAD]

@@KonstantinoPolizois💯 where I’m at dude! Just wish they could sort out the bugs! If they did, I’d get one in a heartbeat

[@piterb.5444]

Finally, someone copied the Mackie ancient design and after 3 iterations got it improved.

[@HomeRecordingMadeEasy]

Thanks for watching!

[@MrCRMedia]

Thanks for all you do. Really appreciate your channel. I know it's a preference thing, seeking your opinion, since you also reviewed the softube mk3 . Out of that and the Icon M-1v, which one would you lean towards for purchase and workflow with studio one?

[@HomeRecordingMadeEasy]

The Icon for sure

[@JoshrryCam88]

I want to know how its integrating Avid Pro Tools. The best DAW man.

[@HomeRecordingMadeEasy]

No idea, I am not a Pro Tool user

[@inthestudiowithdjfingaprin502]

Is Akia mpc beats daw on the list

[@HomeRecordingMadeEasy]

Thanks for watching!

[@DreadinNY]

Can I connect this to my MPC Live via USB?

[@HomeRecordingMadeEasy]

You need to connect it directly to your computer.

[@TheCrystalyne]

Speaking as someone that bought the Pro X based upon your videos a couple of years back, its really not fair for you keep on about how much better this unit is than that just to appease Icon...and after all that...I shan't bother to watch episodes 2, 3, and 4 as I expect the Pro X bashing will continue.. and I see the stereo master output on the bridge still doesn't work.....

[@HomeRecordingMadeEasy]

LOL....I don't say ANYTHING to appease ANY company PEROID! If I tell you the unit is better, than it is AND it should be shouldn't it? When I company makes an update to a product after 4-5 years of the original release, that product should be better and in this case it is! does that mean you need to sell your Pro X? Of course not! use what you have if you are happy. stop watch KZbin video for the next best thing and get back to actually working on music! :) LOL

[@MrDebranjandutta]

For people on a budget you can get the same functionality with touchdaw, a $8 app and a Tablet device. Since it's multi touch you can control multiple faders and knobs at the same time.

[@HomeRecordingMadeEasy]

Then you should do that. :)

[@niklassilen4313]

Hmm.. I've had pretty poor experience with ICON products. Have they become more reliable?

[@HomeRecordingMadeEasy]

I never had nay issues with them but if you have then I would suggest not using their products. I cant speak to the company as I dont work for them

[@niklassilen4313]

@@HomeRecordingMadeEasy I've worked with two of their controllers (not my own purchases though, just in two separate studios) and both owners of the controllers have noticed very uneven quality control. Knobs and sliders not being reliable nor consistent in their operation (this I can 100% confirm as they definitely felt uneven) also the software apparently being very buggy (this I can not confirm as it was working fine while I was using the controllers). The controllers just feel "cheap" for the lack of another word. Compared to some of the industry standard out there. For instance, I now have the Console 1 mk3 and the quality of their knobs is on a whole other level. No wobble, no inconsistencies at all. Try this: Try spinning the knobs fast to move the values of your control target (pan, EQ.. whatever). See if the value actually follows your movement? Last time I tried their controller this didn't work at all. The values were glitching all over the place.

[@mrrnrob]

Price?

[@HomeRecordingMadeEasy]

Check their website

[@mrrnrob]

@@HomeRecordingMadeEasy No Price,I'll Look Elsewhere

[@mannylocomeng]

I ordered it once, and I had so much of a bad experience that I had to return it.

[@HomeRecordingMadeEasy]

Sorry to hear that

[@JSSTUDIO-wr2jq]

🙂👍

[@HomeRecordingMadeEasy]

Thanks for watching!

[@jfn467]

With a 5 year product cycle on previous products, worse than AVID, Icon will never again get a single dome from my wallet.

[@HomeRecordingMadeEasy]

Not sure why that matters. they still fully support their previous products.

[@jfn467]

@@HomeRecordingMadeEasy Though we have no idea for how long, apparently it's not obvious with parts and service (I emailed them and asked, will sell my Icon controller instead.).

[@Mikey__R]

The difference between pro audio kit and consumer audio kit, is that, in engineering terms, the pro audio stuff is rated for mission critical applications. If consumer audio breaks, your project studio is down; if pro audio breaks, your professional studio with paying clients is losing thousands per day until an engineer can come out to repair it. Neve desks last forever; Mackie desks break, you buy a new one. EDIT: Thanks Glenn, you've ruined that comparison! As much as I dislike Avid, their stuff is rated for pro use. I don't get the feeling that Icon could offer that kind of support. One Windows Update could tank your project studio, and Icon wouldn't have the bandwidth to help out.