ChamSys MagicQ User Manual

ChamSys Ltd www.chamsys.co.uk
MagicQ User Manual 210 Version 1.4.9.0
The console generates an index of personalities whenever it is restarted if new personalities have been
added. To force the index file to be regenerated, go to File Manager and press SHIFT + RECREATE
INDEX. New personalities should then appear in Patch.
23.11 Modifying existing fixtures
Existing fixtures can be modified by simply making changes and pressing SAVE. Note however that
these changes will be lost if you change software version as this loads the latest personality libraries. If
there are genuine errors in the personality then please let us know so that we can update our libraries.
If you wish to modify an existing personality then you should save it as a new type or new mode.
The easiest way to make a new personality is to use SAVE AS to save as a new name. The new name
used will automatically update the Manufacturer Name, Short Name and Mode fields. The format is
manufacturer shortname_mode
The shortname and mode should not have any spaces in them.
So, for example to make a modification to the Martin Mac500 Mode 1 personality choose the personality
then press SAVE AS and enter the new name.
martin mac500_mymode

ChamSys MagicQ Specifications

General

Type	Lighting Control Console
Manufacturer	ChamSys
Software	MagicQ
Networking	Yes
MIDI Support	Yes
SMPTE Support	Yes
Cues	5000
Cue Stacks	2000
Encoders	Varies by model
Touchscreen	Yes
Universes	64
Number of fixtures	Unlimited (software dependent)
Network Ports	4
DMX Outputs	4
Inputs	MIDI, SMPTE
Compatibility	Windows, macOS, Linux (for software)
Features	Pixel Mapping
Faders	Varies by model (Mini Wing: 12, PC Wing: 10, MQ50: 12+12, MQ80: 10, MQ70: 10, MQ100 Pro: 10, MQ300 Pro: 15)