There are many circumstances where a few of the requested features on the CQ series would make sense; de-esser, ducker, etc. Where it doesn’t make sense to bring my SQ; channel count, space, complication. High quality shows that don’t require the power of the larger mixers. I don’t think these basic additions will keep someone from considering the more advanced mixers, when they need them. Look at BlackMagicDesign; they give you an upgrade path from Hobbyist to Cinematographer. Get them into the ecosystem and they will tend to stay in it when it’s time to grow.
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This is roughly what a few of us have been saying. The problem is that what some think of as essential, others think are of little use. To me De-easers and duckers are not as useful as Sub groups and a few other features. The other issue is that some things are physically not possible owing to hardware limitations, I believe a matrix is one of them.
Like other people, I am happy when new firmware adds features and I am looking forward to V1.3 but it ain’t broke and there is nothing I need for my band or the Open Mic night that I run.
The CQ is so close to being the perfect mixer for grab and go. Frustrating. I’ve aready relgated mine to stuff that I would have done with my Zed10. I donated that one to church. Back to my Ui-24 for band gigs. Disappointing as the CQ has so muxh going for it.
I think the feature set is good. I use the CQ as a front for Fender Studio Pro on a very fast laptop, and all 18 channels live. A perfect fit. Tools on the CQ if needed, heavy lifting and automation on the DAW.