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Message: [QUOTE="Queen, post: 86528, member: 27"] A touchscreen-dominated audio interface just dropped from Icon Pro Audio, centering everything around a massive 10-inch LCD that handles mixing through virtual controls instead of physical knobs. The Touch 8's headline feature [LIST] [*]Icon's new interface ditches traditional faders for responsive screen-based sliders. [*]That 10-inch display lets users tweak levels by swiping across the glass. [*]Metering shows up as 15-segment bars right on the touchscreen. [*]Each channel gets pad, phantom power, and polarity flip buttons. [/LIST] Inputs and outputs on deck [LIST] [*]Four combo jacks accept mic, line, or instrument signals via Neutrik hardware. [*]ADAT expands the system to eight digital channels in both directions. [*]Quarter-inch TRS outputs handle four line-level feeds for monitoring or routing. [*]UNI OTG tech pipes audio straight into mobile streaming apps. [/LIST] Software bundle includes production tools [LIST] [*]iZotope VEA cleans up voice recordings using AI-driven processing automatically. [*]Harrison AVA Live runs channel strips during performances with minimal latency. [*]Bitwig 8-Track Studio and Tracktion DAW Essentials cover recording and editing. [*]Kilohearts Toolbox and Dotec Audio plugins add effects for sound design. [/LIST] iO Pro software manages system functions [LIST] [*]Icon's companion app controls headphone levels and master output routing. [*]Direct monitoring bypasses the computer for zero-latency tracking during sessions. [*]Plugin hosting works inside the software for live streams or performances. [*]Loop Back function mirrors audio between apps on Mac and Windows. [/LIST] Hardware specs deliver high-end conversion [LIST] [*]Dynamic range hits 130dB on playback and 128dB on recording. [*]Preamps supply 75dB of gain for quiet sources or ribbon mics. [*]Two headphone jacks offer separate volume knobs and independent monitoring choices. [*]A hardware encoder fine-tunes digital faders when touchscreen precision falls short. [/LIST] Launch details [LIST] [*]Icon Pro Audio ships the Touch 8 during Q2 2026. [*]UK pricing lands at £519 including VAT, while Europe pays €599. [/LIST] [/QUOTE]

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