There's also the Quantum Engineer for QSI decoders (regardless of who makes the loco, if it has a QSI decoder you can control it with the Quantum Engineer). The QE has lots of buttons for configuring and operating the sounds on QSI decoders - about as complete as it is possible to get without going to DCC. However, it will not work with Blueline or Loksound decoders (used in PCM models).
--Randy
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I have no experience with it, but just as a wild guess I would say that the Sidekick would work with the P2K units because both they and the BLI Paragon Series use the QSI sound system.
I currently have a Sidekick unit (for use with the older Broadway Ltd. Paragon Series) and the DC Master Analog unit (for use with the Broadway Ltd. Blue Line Series).
I am planning on purchasing the forthcoming Proto 2000 E7 A&B units. I understand their sound units use the QSI system.
Will either of my present sound controllers work with the Proto 2000 units? I understand that I could purchase another controller for the QSI system but that would mean 3 separate controllers for the passenger train loop on my layout.
I would appreciate any assistance with the compatibility question.
Thank you.