# Vista EX **URL:** https://vistaforum.chroma-q.com/c/vista-hardware/vista-ex/10.md [Latest](https://vistaforum.chroma-q.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://vistaforum.chroma-q.com/categories.md) --- ## [What is Vista EX?](https://vistaforum.chroma-q.com/t/what-is-vista-ex/41)
**Author:** [@VistaSupport](https://vistaforum.chroma-q.com/u/VistaSupport)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [July 5, 2018, 2:09pm UTC](https://vistaforum.chroma-q.com/t/what-is-vista-ex/41 "2018-07-05T14:09:48Z")
See this post --- ## [About the Vista EX category](https://vistaforum.chroma-q.com/t/about-the-vista-ex-category/21)
**Author:** [@VistaSupport](https://vistaforum.chroma-q.com/u/VistaSupport)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [July 5, 2018, 2:10am UTC](https://vistaforum.chroma-q.com/t/about-the-vista-ex-category/21 "2018-07-05T02:10:38Z")
Post any questions related to the Vista EX --- ## [Training Professional?](https://vistaforum.chroma-q.com/t/training-professional/3647)
**Author:** [@IAmSpartacus](https://vistaforum.chroma-q.com/u/IAmSpartacus)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [July 2, 2025, 11:42pm UTC](https://vistaforum.chroma-q.com/t/training-professional/3647 "2025-07-02T23:42:28Z")
Hello there! I am the Senior Director of Production at my awesome church, and I’m a fairly new hire. We have Vista by Chroma-Q and are running the Vista EX control surface. As I am growing my team, I really want to get a… --- ## [How Would You Map X Touch Compact To EX?](https://vistaforum.chroma-q.com/t/how-would-you-map-x-touch-compact-to-ex/3520)
**Author:** [@Dogo1234](https://vistaforum.chroma-q.com/u/Dogo1234)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [February 20, 2025, 3:58am UTC](https://vistaforum.chroma-q.com/t/how-would-you-map-x-touch-compact-to-ex/3520 "2025-02-20T03:58:38Z")
Hey, Im enjoying the new R5 update and im wondering how you guys would map this x touch compact for the vista EX or in general for live busking. Excited to see how you guys would map it because im struggling here to find… --- ## [Refresh Of Vista Hardware](https://vistaforum.chroma-q.com/t/refresh-of-vista-hardware/3465)
**Author:** [@Dogo1234](https://vistaforum.chroma-q.com/u/Dogo1234)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [February 4, 2025, 11:21pm UTC](https://vistaforum.chroma-q.com/t/refresh-of-vista-hardware/3465 "2025-02-04T23:21:43Z")
I love the Vista EX but it has a lot of downsides. For example the lack of a led screen on the console and more importantly no motorized faders. Honestly this is what is mostly keeping me back from buying another piece o… --- ## [Light boards?](https://vistaforum.chroma-q.com/t/light-boards/3496)
**Author:** [@Crack3d3gg](https://vistaforum.chroma-q.com/u/Crack3d3gg)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [February 4, 2025, 8:28pm UTC](https://vistaforum.chroma-q.com/t/light-boards/3496 "2025-02-04T20:28:31Z")
can i tether a ETC light board to vista 3 software or is that proprietary as well? --- ## [Keypad wall switch](https://vistaforum.chroma-q.com/t/keypad-wall-switch/610)
**Author:** [@brow](https://vistaforum.chroma-q.com/u/brow)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [December 16, 2024, 5:29am UTC](https://vistaforum.chroma-q.com/t/keypad-wall-switch/610 "2024-12-16T05:29:39Z")
What is the best type of keypad wall switch for using with Vista? --- ## [Change output dmx into S1](https://vistaforum.chroma-q.com/t/change-output-dmx-into-s1/3194)
**Author:** [@jeff](https://vistaforum.chroma-q.com/u/jeff)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [March 4, 2024, 3:02pm UTC](https://vistaforum.chroma-q.com/t/change-output-dmx-into-s1/3194 "2024-03-04T15:02:28Z")
Hello, There is a way to change de dmx out to dmx in into the surface S1? With the artnet there is possibilty to change dmx out to dmx in. If i put a enttec in artnet and i change the dmx port in input, there is poss… --- ## [New Console](https://vistaforum.chroma-q.com/t/new-console/1314)
**Author:** [@Darabaumann](https://vistaforum.chroma-q.com/u/Darabaumann)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [March 29, 2023, 9:31am UTC](https://vistaforum.chroma-q.com/t/new-console/1314 "2023-03-29T09:31:21Z")
When and if are we getting an actual console. I love the vista system but the EX has now limited me. i miss having a stand alone console --- ## [Console Light](https://vistaforum.chroma-q.com/t/console-light/655)
**Author:** [@jrygel](https://vistaforum.chroma-q.com/u/jrygel)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [March 16, 2023, 8:40pm UTC](https://vistaforum.chroma-q.com/t/console-light/655 "2023-03-16T20:40:15Z")
I got a Littlite for the EX but I can’t figure out how to turn it on. Is there a switch in the software somewhere? --- ## [Backorder Timeline](https://vistaforum.chroma-q.com/t/backorder-timeline/2805)
**Author:** [@chris24](https://vistaforum.chroma-q.com/u/chris24)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [February 10, 2023, 3:45pm UTC](https://vistaforum.chroma-q.com/t/backorder-timeline/2805 "2023-02-10T15:45:58Z")
I am looking to purchase an EX control surface for an upcoming install and have seen that several places have them backordered. Is there a known timeline for when they will become available again? --- ## [Cannot control pan or tilt on the EX board](https://vistaforum.chroma-q.com/t/cannot-control-pan-or-tilt-on-the-ex-board/2274)
**Author:** [@Ignitetech](https://vistaforum.chroma-q.com/u/Ignitetech)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [January 25, 2022, 11:36am UTC](https://vistaforum.chroma-q.com/t/cannot-control-pan-or-tilt-on-the-ex-board/2274 "2022-01-25T11:36:29Z")
The pan, tilt, and intensity control knobs do absolutely nothing. I have checked connections and restarted the program with no change. Also my big play button will not advance any show that is on the sliders. It will onl… --- ## [Vista EX with Screens](https://vistaforum.chroma-q.com/t/vista-ex-with-screens/635)
**Author:** [@scpowell7](https://vistaforum.chroma-q.com/u/scpowell7)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [September 28, 2021, 3:57pm UTC](https://vistaforum.chroma-q.com/t/vista-ex-with-screens/635 "2021-09-28T15:57:00Z")
Hello, We are starting some long term planning and considering purchasing a second Vista console for one of our facilities. We currently own a S1 and it fits our needs perfectly, so I would expect to spec in the closest… --- ## [EX USB disconnection - investigaton](https://vistaforum.chroma-q.com/t/ex-usb-disconnection-investigaton/604)
**Author:** [@VistaSupport](https://vistaforum.chroma-q.com/u/VistaSupport)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [May 26, 2021, 11:26pm UTC](https://vistaforum.chroma-q.com/t/ex-usb-disconnection-investigaton/604 "2021-05-26T23:26:06Z")
We are investigating some cases where users experience continuous disconnections of the EX console on certain PCs. We have yet to be able to reproduce the issue in house. So we are asking users who are experiencing this… --- ## [PC hardware Pixel mapping and Matrix](https://vistaforum.chroma-q.com/t/pc-hardware-pixel-mapping-and-matrix/2076)
**Author:** [@Mikkel.Bedsted](https://vistaforum.chroma-q.com/u/Mikkel.Bedsted)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [May 24, 2021, 10:11am UTC](https://vistaforum.chroma-q.com/t/pc-hardware-pixel-mapping-and-matrix/2076 "2021-05-24T10:11:56Z")
Hi Which part of the PC hardware, does the Vista software use to calculate pixel mapping/ Matrix effects? I experience some kind of Lagging or “freezing” of the software when I have a number of pixel fixtures. In this… --- ## [Ex and MV console](https://vistaforum.chroma-q.com/t/ex-and-mv-console/1073)
**Author:** [@ajfeld95](https://vistaforum.chroma-q.com/u/ajfeld95)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [May 5, 2021, 12:33pm UTC](https://vistaforum.chroma-q.com/t/ex-and-mv-console/1073 "2021-05-05T12:33:32Z")
Hi everyone, New to the forums, I am interested in getting the EX and possibly MV consoles for our church. We currently use Vista 3 with MAC. What I want to know is can the EX and MV consoles work in tandem with each ot… --- ## [Vista EX and Vista 3 Slider error](https://vistaforum.chroma-q.com/t/vista-ex-and-vista-3-slider-error/1335)
**Author:** [@ThePearlChurchDenver](https://vistaforum.chroma-q.com/u/ThePearlChurchDenver)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [May 3, 2021, 3:44pm UTC](https://vistaforum.chroma-q.com/t/vista-ex-and-vista-3-slider-error/1335 "2021-05-03T15:44:24Z")
The issue is when I slide up a slider on the vista X VE software vista3 glitches up and down for that slider and it causes all of my cues and patches to glitch up-and-down. The digital part of the slider glitches when I … --- ## [New pc hardware](https://vistaforum.chroma-q.com/t/new-pc-hardware/1979)
**Author:** [@Mikkel.Bedsted](https://vistaforum.chroma-q.com/u/Mikkel.Bedsted)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [March 2, 2021, 1:32pm UTC](https://vistaforum.chroma-q.com/t/new-pc-hardware/1979 "2021-03-02T13:32:38Z")
Hi :slight\_smile: I try to spec, a new Intel Ghost Nuc pc for my Vista setup Is this still the recommend spec.: Windows : Windows 10 (Pro recommended) for UD512, M1, S1 & S3. Windows 10 Pro for I3 & L5. Windows OS p… --- ## [Knobs at the top](https://vistaforum.chroma-q.com/t/knobs-at-the-top/1854)
**Author:** [@aztec777](https://vistaforum.chroma-q.com/u/aztec777)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [December 6, 2020, 2:48pm UTC](https://vistaforum.chroma-q.com/t/knobs-at-the-top/1854 "2020-12-06T14:48:37Z")
What are the 5 knobs on the top of the console for? There is also another knob to the right and below the others. When I push down on them, they light up on screen, but no action. --- ## [Backlight button color](https://vistaforum.chroma-q.com/t/backlight-button-color/1857)
**Author:** [@aztec777](https://vistaforum.chroma-q.com/u/aztec777)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [December 6, 2020, 1:55pm UTC](https://vistaforum.chroma-q.com/t/backlight-button-color/1857 "2020-12-06T13:55:19Z")
Where can I change the backlight color on this console? --- ## [Vista EX Cuelist Buttons](https://vistaforum.chroma-q.com/t/vista-ex-cuelist-buttons/1585)
**Author:** [@LegoAwesome26](https://vistaforum.chroma-q.com/u/LegoAwesome26)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [August 10, 2020, 10:49am UTC](https://vistaforum.chroma-q.com/t/vista-ex-cuelist-buttons/1585 "2020-08-10T10:49:48Z")
I have mapped certain buttons that are different to the default (select, play, flash) to Cuelists on my EX console. Everytime my show gets loaded, these Cuelist Buttons reset to this default state. I cannot figure out ho… --- ## [Encoder wheels trigger playback buttons](https://vistaforum.chroma-q.com/t/encoder-wheels-trigger-playback-buttons/1295)
**Author:** [@Mac500](https://vistaforum.chroma-q.com/u/Mac500)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [February 9, 2020, 9:46am UTC](https://vistaforum.chroma-q.com/t/encoder-wheels-trigger-playback-buttons/1295 "2020-02-09T09:46:15Z")
Hi Has anyone had an issue with the desk when moving the intensity encoder the play back button “Press” As the wheel turns it presses and releases the next and last button. I had this issue before the desk was sent aw… --- ## [Help! Transferring to a new laptop](https://vistaforum.chroma-q.com/t/help-transferring-to-a-new-laptop/1285)
**Author:** [@seana](https://vistaforum.chroma-q.com/u/seana)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [January 30, 2020, 9:35pm UTC](https://vistaforum.chroma-q.com/t/help-transferring-to-a-new-laptop/1285 "2020-01-30T21:35:17Z")
Hi all, hoping somebody can help me out. Have been handed a laptop by our music department (high school) asking to transfer Vista 2 (Byron 2.3) to a new laptop as the current one is pretty cactus. Want to preserve all of… --- ## [Chauvet R1 Beams not striking or dousing](https://vistaforum.chroma-q.com/t/chauvet-r1-beams-not-striking-or-dousing/727)
**Author:** [@drewhammer](https://vistaforum.chroma-q.com/u/drewhammer)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [September 17, 2019, 11:47am UTC](https://vistaforum.chroma-q.com/t/chauvet-r1-beams-not-striking-or-dousing/727 "2019-09-17T11:47:18Z")
Our Chaveut R1 Beams will not Strike or Douse when the command is used. The only way I can get the lamp to turn on right now is by manually turning the fixture on and off. Any ideas? I have updated the profile. --- ## [What are these buttons for?](https://vistaforum.chroma-q.com/t/what-are-these-buttons-for/886)
**Author:** [@torurz](https://vistaforum.chroma-q.com/u/torurz)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [June 18, 2019, 1:43pm UTC](https://vistaforum.chroma-q.com/t/what-are-these-buttons-for/886 "2019-06-18T13:43:51Z")
On the Vista EX console there are three buttons that seemingly don’t have any function… I’ve tried figuring out what they do, and I’ve also searched this forum, and whatever documentation there is about the console, b… --- ## [F1-F12 Keys](https://vistaforum.chroma-q.com/t/f1-f12-keys/731)
**Author:** [@Loren](https://vistaforum.chroma-q.com/u/Loren)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [March 20, 2019, 6:43pm UTC](https://vistaforum.chroma-q.com/t/f1-f12-keys/731 "2019-03-20T18:43:32Z")
I’m a new user and am trying to assign functions to the user keys but can’t find any documentation and they don’t appear on the virtual console. Help! --- ## [MIDI control to new EX surface](https://vistaforum.chroma-q.com/t/midi-control-to-new-ex-surface/454)
**Author:** [@avanveld](https://vistaforum.chroma-q.com/u/avanveld)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [January 29, 2019, 10:35pm UTC](https://vistaforum.chroma-q.com/t/midi-control-to-new-ex-surface/454 "2019-01-29T22:35:15Z")
I’m used to using VDMX to make external events trigger MIDI to my S1/S3. Now with an EX…no MIDI port…what to do? Have a RME Babyface Pro for my interface if that matters. In short - i have two audio filters in VDMX - f… --- ## [Screen replacements](https://vistaforum.chroma-q.com/t/screen-replacements/400)
**Author:** [@Shortie](https://vistaforum.chroma-q.com/u/Shortie)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [October 15, 2018, 9:01am UTC](https://vistaforum.chroma-q.com/t/screen-replacements/400 "2018-10-15T09:01:15Z")
So on the EX, How do i know what the encoders are doing? Are they on Intensity, Color, Gobo? and then say in color are they CMY RGB HSV? Also is there any plans to make say a small Dockable window with what is on the…