Bitfocus AS
logo
logo
Bitfocus AS
logo
logo
Sign upSign in

Loading...

Bitfocus

Subscribe to our newsletter

The latest news, articles, and resources, sent to your inbox.

FacebookInstagramGitHubYouTubeLinkedIn

Products

  • Buttons
  • Companion

Integrations

  • Supported Devices
  • Developer Community
  • Connection Development

Support

  • Support Overview
  • Documentation
  • Video Tutorials
  • Community Forum

Sales

  • Resellers & Integrators
  • Buttons Pricing

Updates

  • Case Studies
  • Events & Trade Shows
  • Press Releases
  • Product Updates
  • Webinars

Legal

  • Legal Overview
  • Privacy Policy
  • Buttons EULA
  • Terms & Cookie Policy

Company

  • About us
  • Press kit
  • Careers

© 2026 Bitfocus AS. All rights reserved.

  1. Connections
  2. Allen & Heath - QU16, QU24, QU32 and more

Allen & Heath

QU16 · QU24 · QU32 · QUSB · QUPAC

Communityv1.0.9Audio
DocumentationReport an issueView on GitHub

Documentation

Allen & Heath QU module

Controls the Allen & Heath QU.

Functions:

  • Mutes
  • Faders and Pan
  • Mix and FX sends: Level, Pan, Assign
  • Matrix sends: Level, Pan, Assign
  • Groups: Assign (Level, Pan in mix mode)
  • Mute Groups: Assign, Mute
  • DCA Groups: Assign, Level, Mute
  • PAFL select
  • Scene Recall
  • Preamp (local): 48V
  • MMC Transport Control

Special functions:

  • Feedbacks: Mutes, PAFL
  • Presets: Mutes, PAFL
  • Variables: Fader level, Send level, Channel name, Current scene
  • Step level increment: Fader level, Send level
  • Scene step increment (+/- 10)

Created by referring to "QU Midi Protocol v.1.9" manual.

Current version: 1.0.7

Start version: 1.0.0

New in v.1.0.1

  • Fix level
  • New variables
  • Presets

New in v.1.0.3

  • Fix feedbacks
  • Remove all system.emit
  • Add PAFL feedbacks
  • Add PAFL presets

New in v.1.0.4

  • Add scene step
  • Add currentScene variable

New in v.1.0.5

  • Fix issue #6

New in v.1.0.6

  • Fix issue #9

New in v.1.0.7

  • Add QU-Pac & QU-SB config
  • Add shutdown action

Configuring:

New instance

First step after adding QU instance is to setting it up:

  • Name: the INSTANCE name you want
  • Target IP: IP to reach your QU (needs on the same net)
  • Model: your QU model

How to:

Fader / Send level step increment

  • There are two specifc values on level dropdown menu (at the top) when you configuring fader / send level.

Fader level and Channel name on button

When you configure a button, in button text start typing <b>$(</b> then system will suggests you all variables you can use.

All variable/text can be concats to produce complex string. Use <b>\n</b> to make new line. Example:

$(QU:ch_name_32)\n$(QU:level_input_32) dB

will produce a string like:

  CH 1
 -8 dB

If you set a name (from console) for channel 1 (ex: Singer) the result will be like:

Singer
-8 dB

Send level

It works like a fader level but you have to compose variable name (no suggests) following this indications:

  • $(INSTANCE:sendlev_TYPE_CH_TO)

where:

  • INSTANCE is the name used on config
  • TYPE is a type of level
  • CH channel from
  • TO channel to

Referring to follow tables:

TYPE (ex: input_mix => from INPUT to MIX)

  • input_mix / input_group
  • stereo_mix / stereo_group
  • fx_return_mix / fx_return_group / fx_return_fxs

CH (ex: 32 => CH 1; 65 => ST 2; 9 => FX 2)

  • input 32 -> 63
  • stereo 64 -> 66
  • fx_return 8 -> 11

TO (ex: 0 => MIX 1; 5 => MIX 7/8; 17 => FX Send 2)

  • mix 0 -> 6
  • group 8 -> 11 (only in mix mode)
  • fxs 16 -> 19

Example: if you want the level of "Stereo 3 into Group 3/4", write <b>$(QU:sendlev_stereo_group_66_9)</b>

Details

Manufacturer
Allen & Heath
Products
QU16, QU24, QU32, QUSB, QUPAC
Latest Version
v1.0.9
Author
Max Kiusso
Contributors
maxks(23)
Julusian(4)
JeffreyDavidsz(2)
krocheck(1)

Open Issues and Requests

BarbeRousseDeVicto#26 Qu-5D + Gain controleliotttb#25 Allen&Heath QU Series Update (QU-5, QU-6, QU-7)logosway#24 QuDrive playback PLAY and STOP function and Soft Key controlknbpixels2#23 Outdated Connection, also only one connection allowedCalBapRiverhead#22 Allen and Heath Qu Series

To file a new issue, you need to sign up for a user on GitHub.

Go to GitHub issues →

In other news

Buttons v1.8 Main with text

Buttons v1.8

October 2, 2026

Buttons v1.8 IBC award win

Bitfocus wins IBC2026 Best of Show Award for latest Buttons enhancements

September 21, 2026

Buttons v1.8 grey background

Biggest functionality boost yet makes Buttons the perfect platform for broadcast and media management

September 10, 2026

Vivid Buttons on screen

Bitfocus Buttons makes complex OB production feel simple

August 10, 2026

View all news →

More from Allen & Heath

AHM

Allen & Heath

Community
Audio
View Connection

Avantis

Allen & Heath

Community
Audio
View Connection

CQ-12T · CQ-18T · CQ-20B

Allen & Heath

Community
Audio
View Connection

dLive

Allen & Heath

Community
Audio
View Connection

dLive · ilive

Allen & Heath

Community
Audio
View Connection

SQ5 · SQ6 · SQ7

Allen & Heath

Community
Audio
View Connection