ChamSys QuickQ 10 Lighting Control Console

ChamSys QuickQ 10 Lighting Control Console: An Approachable First Console

The ChamSys QuickQ 10 is an entry-level lighting console that controls one DMX universe of 512 channels through the friendly QuickQ operating system. It combines a 9.7-inch touchscreen with 20 multi-function faders, three playback faders, a Grand Master, and 23 bump buttons for genuinely hands-on control. QuickQ is ChamSys' approachable platform, designed so a first-time operator can program moving lights and cues without a steep learning curve. For clubs, worship spaces, schools, and small bands, the QuickQ 10 is a capable console that is quick to learn and quick to run.

A Single Universe With Real Console Control

The QuickQ 10 outputs one DMX universe, the standard 512-channel stream that addresses a small-to-mid rig of conventional and moving fixtures. Although it is single-universe, it delivers true console features such as cue stacks, chases, and fixture control rather than the limited playback of a basic board. That makes it a real stepping-stone console, teaching skills that carry forward as a user grows. For a first serious desk, it hits the balance of capability and simplicity.

20 Multi-Function Faders Plus Playbacks and Grand Master

Twenty multi-function faders switch roles between controlling fixtures, groups, and single cues, so the same physical faders adapt to how an operator wants to work. Three multi-cue playback faders handle two chases and a cue stack, while a Grand Master gives instant overall level control. This layout means an operator has direct, tactile control of the whole rig without diving into menus. For live and busking use, that hands-on surface is what makes the QuickQ 10 fun and fast to run.

9.7-Inch Touchscreen and 23 Bump Buttons

A 9.7-inch touchscreen presents the QuickQ programming windows clearly, guiding a new operator through patching, palettes, and cue building. Twenty-three bump buttons sit alongside the faders for instant flashing of fixtures and looks during a show. Combining a touchscreen with physical bump buttons gives the best of both worlds: visual guidance and tactile speed. That mix keeps the console approachable while still fast enough for live performance.

DMX Output Plus Art-Net and sACN Networking

The QuickQ 10 provides one 5-pin XLR DMX output for direct connection to fixtures, plus Art-Net and sACN over its network port. Art-Net and sACN are the Ethernet protocols that carry DMX512 across a network to nodes and media servers, so the console suits both cabled and networked rigs. That flexibility lets the QuickQ 10 drive a simple club rig directly or feed a networked system as a venue grows. Having both options future-proofs the console against a changing setup.

Built-In Wi-Fi and the Free QuickQ App

Onboard Wi-Fi connects the QuickQ 10 to the free QuickQ app for Android and iOS, so an operator can control the show from a phone or tablet. Wireless control is ideal for focusing moving lights from the floor, standing where the audience sees them rather than guessing from the booth. The app mirrors the console's simple workflow, keeping remote operation as approachable as the desk itself. For a small venue, that turns any phone into a lighting remote.

5000 Cues in Flash and Where the QuickQ 10 Fits

The QuickQ 10 stores up to 5000 cues in non-volatile flash memory, so complete shows are held safely even through a power cycle. That capacity suits small venues and clubs, houses of worship, schools and community theatre, and bands and small tours. As a first console for a new operator or a DJ moving into lighting, it offers a gentle learning curve with room to grow. For approachable single-universe control that still feels like a real console, the QuickQ 10 is a strong starting point.