Hi there
I have just taken receipt of my new QU-5. Great looking console! Helps also that I do most freelancing on SQ’s so share some similarities. Question though… I have loaded latest firmware and also performed a fader calibration, but I do notice that the speed of the motorised faders are lagging when flicking between layers and mixes. It almost does it in two movements and quite slowly. Anyone else experienced that so far? Are they like new brakes on a car where they have to “bed in” first before becoming fully slick?
Thanks in advance
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I don’t have a QU, but when I watch videos of a “new” QU, I can see that the faders move slower and “smoother” than on the SQ.
In particular, the approach to the upper positions seems to be slowed down.
I would assume this behavior is designed.
What do you mean?
It would, of course, be important that the controls always reach their exact target with just one movement.
If not, there’s a problem.
Thanks. So essentially it does one movement to get 95% of the way there
, then the last 5% is slower before reaching its final resting place. It might just be that I am spoilt with SQ fader motors that the QU feels slower. Not sure if they use different hardware.
That’s exactly what it looks like in the videos online.
I’m assuming this has nothing to do with the fader hardware, but rather was programmed that way.
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Yeah maybe. Some videos made it look super quick but then again we have to remember this is half the price of the SQ5, and ultimately great value for what you get with it. Thanks
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In direct comparison to the Qu-16, Qu-5’s faders really react a bit slower but move smoother. You’ll have to get used to it…
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Apparently it’s a “soft close” fader (like a soft close drawer).
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Ahah yes it’s just like that!!
I suspect that may be in an effort to lengthen the lifespan of the fader motors?
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SQ owner here. That fader behaviour would annoy the bejazus out of me.
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