# \#cq-mixpad

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## [Need high contrast display option for CQ 18T and App](https://forums.allen-heath.com/t/need-high-contrast-display-option-for-cq-18t-and-app/32059)

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**Author:** [@Tim.hong.musician](https://forums.allen-heath.com/u/Tim.hong.musician)\
**Replies:** 4\
**Last updated:** [15 August 2026 20:59 UTC](https://forums.allen-heath.com/t/need-high-contrast-display-option-for-cq-18t-and-app/32059 "2026-08-15T20:59:06Z")

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Is there a way to set the CQ 18T and CQ Mixpad Color schemes to a high contrast option? Playing outside in the sunlight is very difficult to read either screens, even when my tablet is set at the brightness setting.

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## [Offline Mode for Windows App](https://forums.allen-heath.com/t/offline-mode-for-windows-app/31676)

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**Author:** [@YYCKenny](https://forums.allen-heath.com/u/YYCKenny)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [5 April 2026 16:45 UTC](https://forums.allen-heath.com/t/offline-mode-for-windows-app/31676 "2026-04-05T16:45:41Z")

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New to the CQ20B and Mixpad. It would be nice if CQ-MixPad had an ‘offline’ mode where the app could load a Show from a USB stick, allow you to edit it and save it back without needing to be connected to the actual mixer…

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## [FBA controls help](https://forums.allen-heath.com/t/fba-controls-help/30756)

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**Author:** [@oak45](https://forums.allen-heath.com/u/oak45)\
**Replies:** 7\
**Last updated:** [22 January 2026 19:44 UTC](https://forums.allen-heath.com/t/fba-controls-help/30756 "2026-01-22T19:44:20Z")

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Hi there I’m not sure if I’m being completely inept, but I can’t figure out how to set and control the FBA filters. As an example, during a live gig I can hear a hum / resonance that hasn’t yet caused a problem, and I …

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## [Mixing a SD card session "inside" the mixer?](https://forums.allen-heath.com/t/mixing-a-sd-card-session-inside-the-mixer/30718)

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**Author:** [@Chebass](https://forums.allen-heath.com/u/Chebass)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [17 December 2025 19:56 UTC](https://forums.allen-heath.com/t/mixing-a-sd-card-session-inside-the-mixer/30718 "2025-12-17T19:56:13Z")

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Hello! Is there any way to mix a multitrack recording session just using the mixer and the app? I´ve been trying to record the session from the SD card to the USB, but the stereo USB record button does not work while pl…