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SQ+ Firmware Release Notes

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  • Updated

Current Version

V2.0.3 Maintenance release

June 2026

New features:

  • Added Offline mode to SQ+MixPad
  • ID-1977 – Added MIDI control for RackUltra FX Send and Return channels
  • ID-1741 – Added MIDI control for RackUltra FX Global Key and Scale

Improvements:

  • ID-1994 – Touchscreen sensitivity improved
  • ID-1696 – Cue list renumbering function improved
  • ID-1336 – Status labels added to IO patch tabs
  • ID-1654 – Library names extended to 18 characters
  • ID-1907 – Copy/Paste/Reset individual PEQ bands using touchscreen
  • ID-1902 - Copy/Paste/Reset mix assignments using touchscreen
  • ID-1912 - Copy/Paste/Reset DCA assignments using touchscreen

Issues fixed:

  • ID-1988 – RackUltra FX returns now shown correctly after recalling IO Libraries
  • ID-1982 – Show Mix Stereo states now recalled correctly
  • ID-945 – Soft Rotaries now display correct attack values for Comp and Gate
  • ID-1848 – In certain circumstances, Local Tap SoftKey wouldn’t flash
  • ID-1935 – Performing Firmware update while sending MIDI messages no longer causes crash
  • ID-1558 – BPM text now shown correctly in Stereo Tap Delay
  • ID-1952 – Touchscreen Copy/Paste/Reset behaviour matches surface hardware behaviour
  • ID-1954 – Copy/Paste/Reset correctly blocked by user permissions
  • ID-1937 – Soft Rotaries can now be assigned to standard FX units in RackUltra FX slot
  • ID-1933 – Vocal Gridder speed now correctly controlled by Soft Rotaries
  • ID-1932 – Vocal Tuner reference pitch now displays correctly on Soft Rotaries
  • ID-1938 – Vocal Harmoniser voice now shows correctly on Soft Rotaries screen
  • ID-2016 - Unit could freeze with specific Mixer Config when viewing channel Sends

Known Issues:

  • ID-1929 - Preamp gain control is lost for 15-20s after turning off Phantom Power
  • Relating to ID-1988, Scenes/shows stored with missing RackUltra FX Returns will recall in fault state. This can be resolved by switching RackUltra FX unit between insert and mix return mode.
  • ID-906 - RackUltra FX routing controls not shown in SQ+ MixPad, Processing, extended fader view
  • ID-872 - Libraries stored using SQ MixPad app cannot be opened with SQ+

Previous Versions

V2.0.2 Maintenance release

May 2026

  • Added MIDI over USB and MIDI/TCP control protocol
  • New RackUltra FX Essential add-ons and bundles available
  • Added Soft Rotary control for RackUltra FX add-ons
  • Added Copy/Paste/Reset via touchscreen
  • Various GUI, Soft Rotary and User Permission improvements.
  • ID-701, 742 - Improvements to fader strip assign
  • ID-778 - I/O screen scroll position no longer resets
  • ID-789 - Right side of Insert now auto assigns on stereo channels
  • ID-845 - Compressor parallel path values can now be changed with parallel path inactive
  • ID-919 - Buffer errors now display correctly during recording
  • ID-1059 - Added MIDI setup button to RackUltra FX back panels
  • ID-1460 - Correct user login Scene displayed on boot
  • ID-1508 - Error message now displayed when trying to store to a full USB drive
  • ID-1802 - Icon now displayed in notification area if the USB drive is incompatible
  • ID-1898 - Inserting a USB key could incorrectly display 'In Use' message
  • ID-1586 - RackUltra FX outputs assigned to a ME device now correctly displays names
  • ID-1635 - Correct Dry/Wet settings now recalled when Sub Harmonics effect is assigned as an Insert
  • ID-1667 - Name and Colour now follow selected channel
  • ID-1729 - Missing MIDI CC values now added to Soft Rotary setup
  • ID-1771 - Resetting a Gate now preserves the Gate type
  • ID-1179 - Reset option now includes Monitor mode
  • ID-1761 - Mix Delay now increments 1 sample per step
  • ID-1655 - Mix channel Libraries could be recalled on FX Returns
  • ID-1672 - Tap control no longer deselects when tapped
  • ID-727 - Unable to assign certain sources to PAFL Ext In
  • ID-1690 - Unable to assign Talk to stereo channels
  • ID-1705 - Audio could sometimes glitch when changing Mix Config
  • ID-1787 - Gate Threshold default setting was incorrect
  • ID-1859 - CompStortion Output rotary control could stop working

V2.0.1 Initial production release.

V2.0.0 Pre-production firmware.

 

Notes

ⓘ Firmware updates are included in the SQ+ MixPad app, available for iOS and Android. To carry out an update from SQ+ MixPad, ensure the app is up to date, connect to your SQ+ and follow the on-screen instructions.

ⓘ Firmware can be installed via USB, firmware files are downloaded as a compressed ZIP folder containing a *.bin file. Ensure you have the correct file for the SQ+ model you are updating.

SQ5+ = SQ5PUPG_2_0_3_r7019.bin
SQ6+ = SQ6PUPG_2_0_3_r7019.bin
SQ7+ = SQ7PUPG_2_0_3_r7019.bin

ⓘ Format your USB device using the SQ+ mixer format utility. Not all USB devices will be compatible with the SQ+ mixer. Use the device only for the SQ+ mixer once you have formatted it and checked it to work correctly with the mixer.

ⓘ If using SQ+ MixPad or SQ+ 4You apps, ensure that the first two numbers of the firmware and app versions match.

ⓘ Scenes and Shows created with an earlier version of firmware can be recalled on an SQ+ running more recent firmware releases but Scenes and Shows created using the latest firmware cannot be recalled on older firmware.

ⓘ To load a Scene, Show or Library created on SQ-5, SQ-6 or SQ-7, you need to move the files to the correct folder of the USB device first, e.g. 

  • SQ Shows are stored in the SHOWS folder, SQ+ Shows are stored in the SQP-SHW folder
  • SQ Scenes are stored in the SCENES folder, SQ+ Scenes are stored in the SQP-SCN folder
  • SQ Libraries are stored in the LIBRARY folder, SQ+ Libraries are stored in the SQP-LIB folder

ⓘ Updating firmware will not clear or delete data, but it is best practice to store a Show before carrying out an update.

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