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## [Vista Tutorials](https://vistaforum.chroma-q.com/t/vista-tutorials/458)

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**Author:** [@Robert\_Price](https://vistaforum.chroma-q.com/u/Robert_Price)\
**Replies:** 36\
**Last updated:** [January 5, 2021, 2:54pm UTC](https://vistaforum.chroma-q.com/t/vista-tutorials/458 "2021-01-05T14:54:37Z")

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Hello all, Im going to link all the the “Tutorial” Vids ive done here as its difficult to locate them all on facebook, ill also add to this thread with any more that i make in the future! I hope people find these usefu…

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## [More MIDI Control Options](https://vistaforum.chroma-q.com/t/more-midi-control-options/94)

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**Author:** [@Andrew\_Colvin](https://vistaforum.chroma-q.com/u/Andrew_Colvin)\
**Replies:** 41\
**Last updated:** [February 12, 2025, 10:23am UTC](https://vistaforum.chroma-q.com/t/more-midi-control-options/94 "2025-02-12T10:23:36Z")

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The new system looks great! I’m really excited to try the fx masters, and being able to merge show files is awesome! One thing that would be nice to have would be more midi control options for cues, cue lists, and fx m…

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## [I3 (before 2013) with Vista 3](https://vistaforum.chroma-q.com/t/i3-before-2013-with-vista-3/209)

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**Author:** [@JeroenG](https://vistaforum.chroma-q.com/u/JeroenG)\
**Replies:** 36\
**Last updated:** [February 7, 2025, 5:12pm UTC](https://vistaforum.chroma-q.com/t/i3-before-2013-with-vista-3/209 "2025-02-07T17:12:12Z")

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Is it somehow possible to use an I3 console (manufactured before 2013) with Vista 3 I might see 2 options: Replace the hardware inside the console Use it as a PC wing like the S3 Any option might be greet!

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## [Upgraded L5 to an SSD today](https://vistaforum.chroma-q.com/t/upgraded-l5-to-an-ssd-today/195)

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**Author:** [@joeyhalderman](https://vistaforum.chroma-q.com/u/joeyhalderman)\
**Replies:** 34\
**Last updated:** [August 22, 2019, 1:20pm UTC](https://vistaforum.chroma-q.com/t/upgraded-l5-to-an-ssd-today/195 "2019-08-22T13:20:00Z")

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Thought I’d share a picture of the console tear down I completed today, in case anyone was curious what the inside looks like. I had to open the L5 to upgrade the hard drive to SSD to get it ready for V3. The switch went…

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## [New/future Hardware Ideas & discussions](https://vistaforum.chroma-q.com/t/new-future-hardware-ideas-discussions/1777)

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**Author:** [@Robert\_Price](https://vistaforum.chroma-q.com/u/Robert_Price)\
**Replies:** 21\
**Last updated:** [February 17, 2025, 10:32am UTC](https://vistaforum.chroma-q.com/t/new-future-hardware-ideas-discussions/1777 "2025-02-17T10:32:17Z")

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After seeing peoples intrest and ideas for new Vista features and future Hardware i thought I’d open a new thread so everyone can share ideas and +1 the ones they like !

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## [S3 console disconnecting from usb](https://vistaforum.chroma-q.com/t/s3-console-disconnecting-from-usb/743)

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**Author:** [@andrewsearcy](https://vistaforum.chroma-q.com/u/andrewsearcy)\
**Replies:** 27\
**Last updated:** [February 14, 2022, 9:24pm UTC](https://vistaforum.chroma-q.com/t/s3-console-disconnecting-from-usb/743 "2022-02-14T21:24:18Z")

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We are having our S3 console constantly disconnecting from the software. Every 30 min or so (when not being used) we get an alert that says something along the lines of your console has been disconnected from usb device…

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## [M1 USB Connection Issues](https://vistaforum.chroma-q.com/t/m1-usb-connection-issues/119)

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**Author:** [@Phoenix\_Lyons](https://vistaforum.chroma-q.com/u/Phoenix_Lyons)\
**Replies:** 17\
**Last updated:** [September 18, 2018, 7:52am UTC](https://vistaforum.chroma-q.com/t/m1-usb-connection-issues/119 "2018-09-18T07:52:33Z")

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Hello! I’m excited to get started with the new software, but I’m unfortunately stuck at the outset. I have a Vista M1 console, being controlled by a MacBook Air, just for testing purposes. When connected via USB, the M1 …

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## [Connect to ArtNet](https://vistaforum.chroma-q.com/t/connect-to-artnet/1509)

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**Author:** [@JasonM](https://vistaforum.chroma-q.com/u/JasonM)\
**Replies:** 9\
**Last updated:** [October 21, 2024, 11:03pm UTC](https://vistaforum.chroma-q.com/t/connect-to-artnet/1509 "2024-10-21T23:03:58Z")

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Is there something specific I am missing for connecting to ArtNet device, in this case, Enttec Strom 8? I have connected universes with the sub of 0 and universe of 0 in Vista and no matter what I try it won’t send DMX …

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## [V2 dongle not being detected](https://vistaforum.chroma-q.com/t/v2-dongle-not-being-detected/388)

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**Author:** [@tbroadstreet](https://vistaforum.chroma-q.com/u/tbroadstreet)\
**Replies:** 11\
**Last updated:** [July 6, 2021, 5:53pm UTC](https://vistaforum.chroma-q.com/t/v2-dongle-not-being-detected/388 "2021-07-06T17:53:29Z")

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I just installed V3 and it is giving me an error that my dongle is not being detected even though it is plugged in. Suggestions?

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## [Cuelists groups](https://vistaforum.chroma-q.com/t/cuelists-groups/1276)

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**Author:** [@dim\_111](https://vistaforum.chroma-q.com/u/dim_111)\
**Replies:** 15\
**Last updated:** [January 30, 2020, 6:39pm UTC](https://vistaforum.chroma-q.com/t/cuelists-groups/1276 "2020-01-30T18:39:43Z")

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if in the cue lists it would be possible to indicate the group to which they belong (by numbers), then we can do what is called a radio button in programming. For example cuelists 1,2,5 are belong to group 4. So, if I p…

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## [Mac OS Catalina compatability](https://vistaforum.chroma-q.com/t/mac-os-catalina-compatability/984)

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**Author:** [@drhodes](https://vistaforum.chroma-q.com/u/drhodes)\
**Replies:** 19\
**Last updated:** [June 2, 2020, 8:24pm UTC](https://vistaforum.chroma-q.com/t/mac-os-catalina-compatability/984 "2020-06-02T20:24:30Z")

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I just read that Catalina will not support apps that are not 64 bit. Are V2 and V3 64 bit? Thanks, Daniel

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## [Command Line Hardware Keypad](https://vistaforum.chroma-q.com/t/command-line-hardware-keypad/820)

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**Author:** [@evanpalumbo](https://vistaforum.chroma-q.com/u/evanpalumbo)\
**Replies:** 21\
**Last updated:** [July 14, 2020, 2:52pm UTC](https://vistaforum.chroma-q.com/t/command-line-hardware-keypad/820 "2020-07-14T14:52:34Z")

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What’s the plan for hardware for the command line? How are other people making it work? The software keypad isn’t practical and using a keyboard isn’t ideal. Any known plans to release a hardware keypad down the line? Th…

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## [Using MagicVis with Vista 3](https://vistaforum.chroma-q.com/t/using-magicvis-with-vista-3/934)

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**Author:** [@cjdenio](https://vistaforum.chroma-q.com/u/cjdenio)\
**Replies:** 12\
**Last updated:** [March 3, 2022, 5:08am UTC](https://vistaforum.chroma-q.com/t/using-magicvis-with-vista-3/934 "2022-03-03T05:08:31Z")

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I’m trying to get MagicVis (Chamsys’ visualizer) to work with Vista. The MagicVis manual clearly states that the visualizer is compatible with any console that broadcasts ArtNet. Here are the steps I’ve taken: Creatin…

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## [Chauvet R1 Beams not striking or dousing](https://vistaforum.chroma-q.com/t/chauvet-r1-beams-not-striking-or-dousing/727)

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**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")

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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.

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## ["Insert Cuelist" button/dialog](https://vistaforum.chroma-q.com/t/insert-cuelist-button-dialog/3591)

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**Author:** [@Cam](https://vistaforum.chroma-q.com/u/Cam)\
**Replies:** 15\
**Last updated:** [May 1, 2025, 4:27pm UTC](https://vistaforum.chroma-q.com/t/insert-cuelist-button-dialog/3591 "2025-05-01T16:27:36Z")

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What do you think about an “Insert cuelist” button in the tools dropdown or when right clicking on a cue? Bring up a dialog, select the list you want to insert, and it would copy the cues into your list after the current…

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## [Vista 3, lights go dark randomly](https://vistaforum.chroma-q.com/t/vista-3-lights-go-dark-randomly/2690)

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**Author:** [@MNGregger](https://vistaforum.chroma-q.com/u/MNGregger)\
**Replies:** 17\
**Last updated:** [November 2, 2024, 10:49pm UTC](https://vistaforum.chroma-q.com/t/vista-3-lights-go-dark-randomly/2690 "2024-11-02T22:49:41Z")

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We are running vista 3 latest release on an up to date Mac Pro with an M1. Two or three times in the last couple of months, we’ve had our lights all go out, as if someone hit clear and release, unparked relays, etc… Then…

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## [Lights with Vista M1 Console & Vista 3 Flash Off](https://vistaforum.chroma-q.com/t/lights-with-vista-m1-console-vista-3-flash-off/1516)

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**Author:** [@goodc713](https://vistaforum.chroma-q.com/u/goodc713)\
**Replies:** 10\
**Last updated:** [December 7, 2022, 9:37pm UTC](https://vistaforum.chroma-q.com/t/lights-with-vista-m1-console-vista-3-flash-off/1516 "2022-12-07T21:37:40Z")

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Hi everyone, Been having a problem recently with the lights seemingly going dark almost like a blackout button has been hit and then a few seconds later come back on. Happens randomly every few minutes or so. We are us…

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## [Pan/Tilt Degree option](https://vistaforum.chroma-q.com/t/pan-tilt-degree-option/2552)

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**Author:** [@Till](https://vistaforum.chroma-q.com/u/Till)\
**Replies:** 10\
**Last updated:** [January 30, 2023, 12:09pm UTC](https://vistaforum.chroma-q.com/t/pan-tilt-degree-option/2552 "2023-01-30T12:09:46Z")

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It would be nice if you could additionally to DMX and Unit Values, also set degree Values for Pan/Tilt Fixtures. The Advantage would be that you can create Global Presets with lets say 45° Pan and apply it to different …

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## [Resolume issues](https://vistaforum.chroma-q.com/t/resolume-issues/912)

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**Author:** [@wcvanderburg](https://vistaforum.chroma-q.com/u/wcvanderburg)\
**Replies:** 9\
**Last updated:** [July 10, 2019, 11:27pm UTC](https://vistaforum.chroma-q.com/t/resolume-issues/912 "2019-07-10T23:27:01Z")

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I’m about to lose my mind. Can someone help me get Resolume and Vista 3 talking to each other? I can’t seem to get them to talk at all.

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## [V3 T4 and T2 support](https://vistaforum.chroma-q.com/t/v3-t4-and-t2-support/266)

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**Author:** [@kevincox](https://vistaforum.chroma-q.com/u/kevincox)\
**Replies:** 9\
**Last updated:** [January 22, 2024, 7:25pm UTC](https://vistaforum.chroma-q.com/t/v3-t4-and-t2-support/266 "2024-01-22T19:25:33Z")

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Let me preface the explanation that this isn’t a complaint, and I understand the direction of dropping support. However, I do want to provide some suggestions & possible solutions as this direction is turning some of our…

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## [How to test Vista V3 beta](https://vistaforum.chroma-q.com/t/how-to-test-vista-v3-beta/218)

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**Author:** [@JeroenG](https://vistaforum.chroma-q.com/u/JeroenG)\
**Replies:** 10\
**Last updated:** [August 10, 2018, 7:38am UTC](https://vistaforum.chroma-q.com/t/how-to-test-vista-v3-beta/218 "2018-08-10T07:38:08Z")

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I really like to start trying Vista V3. But after 3 times filling out the form and sending 2 emails to Chroma-Q, I do not get in contact. I have checked my spam-box and I have no blocked contacts. Any ideas?

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## [Midi Timecode With Reaper delayed](https://vistaforum.chroma-q.com/t/midi-timecode-with-reaper-delayed/2340)

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**Author:** [@Dogo1234](https://vistaforum.chroma-q.com/u/Dogo1234)\
**Replies:** 13\
**Last updated:** [February 23, 2022, 2:56pm UTC](https://vistaforum.chroma-q.com/t/midi-timecode-with-reaper-delayed/2340 "2022-02-23T14:56:59Z")

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Im using Reaper too create a time-coded show with vista 3 but theres a delay on when i click pause on Reaper and on the clock i have on vista. Im on mac using Audio midi setup to make a virtual midi thing. I’ve tried thi…

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## [Looking for a Vista programmer/contractor to do some work at our church](https://vistaforum.chroma-q.com/t/looking-for-a-vista-programmer-contractor-to-do-some-work-at-our-church/3592)

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**Author:** [@sunnyvalechurch](https://vistaforum.chroma-q.com/u/sunnyvalechurch)\
**Replies:** 17\
**Last updated:** [May 22, 2025, 1:26am UTC](https://vistaforum.chroma-q.com/t/looking-for-a-vista-programmer-contractor-to-do-some-work-at-our-church/3592 "2025-05-22T01:26:54Z")

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Hi, I’ve been tasked to find someone with experience in programming/setting up a Vista based lighting system. Our church is running Vista 2 that was setup 8+ years ago and no one really knows how to program it. We’re …

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## [CITP Thumbnails and MBOX](https://vistaforum.chroma-q.com/t/citp-thumbnails-and-mbox/2129)

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**Author:** [@stevechenoweth](https://vistaforum.chroma-q.com/u/stevechenoweth)\
**Replies:** 13\
**Last updated:** [June 6, 2022, 3:01pm UTC](https://vistaforum.chroma-q.com/t/citp-thumbnails-and-mbox/2129 "2022-06-06T15:01:24Z")

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How do I get the media server thumbnails to import from MBOX by PRG? PRG quotes this on their website - Mbox supports the CITP (MSEX 1.0 & 1.1) protocol for output of both content thumbnails and streaming. Mbox outputs …

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## [Xp-pen support in Console mode](https://vistaforum.chroma-q.com/t/xp-pen-support-in-console-mode/755)

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**Author:** [@Mikkel.Bedsted](https://vistaforum.chroma-q.com/u/Mikkel.Bedsted)\
**Replies:** 9\
**Last updated:** [April 3, 2019, 5:38pm UTC](https://vistaforum.chroma-q.com/t/xp-pen-support-in-console-mode/755 "2019-04-03T17:38:28Z")

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Hi I have now try the vista 3 Console mode on my setup, it seems to work great BUT the console mode don´t support my Xp-pen screen driver. Is there a fix for this?

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## [Please jack please](https://vistaforum.chroma-q.com/t/please-jack-please/3472)

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**Author:** [@churchlightguy](https://vistaforum.chroma-q.com/u/churchlightguy)\
**Replies:** 11\
**Last updated:** [July 1, 2025, 4:40am UTC](https://vistaforum.chroma-q.com/t/please-jack-please/3472 "2025-07-01T04:40:35Z")

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I have to say, if this was a DisCORD server, I think a lot more people would use it. Discord is also just so much easier to use haha. Thanks for taking this into account fellas

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## [\[FIXED\] Cuelist transitions conflicting with intensity faders](https://vistaforum.chroma-q.com/t/fixed-cuelist-transitions-conflicting-with-intensity-faders/1758)

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**Author:** [@trooper4028](https://vistaforum.chroma-q.com/u/trooper4028)\
**Replies:** 9\
**Last updated:** [October 27, 2020, 12:32pm UTC](https://vistaforum.chroma-q.com/t/fixed-cuelist-transitions-conflicting-with-intensity-faders/1758 "2020-10-27T12:32:59Z")

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whenever i am transitioning to a cuelist if any group faders are up with conflicting values those fixtures will strobe. this is a massive problem as you can imagine and hopefully it is just a bug that can be fixed. this…

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## [Fade up with a flash](https://vistaforum.chroma-q.com/t/fade-up-with-a-flash/2720)

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**Author:** [@Fatpanda](https://vistaforum.chroma-q.com/u/Fatpanda)\
**Replies:** 19\
**Last updated:** [January 9, 2023, 3:45pm UTC](https://vistaforum.chroma-q.com/t/fade-up-with-a-flash/2720 "2023-01-09T15:45:32Z")

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Hello, I have a group of lights (studio force II’s) that are saved as cue 1. They are 100% intensity, red, and with a fade up time of 10 seconds. Using the same lights, I make cue 2, in blue, which is to be used as a fl…

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## [Random USB issue during show](https://vistaforum.chroma-q.com/t/random-usb-issue-during-show/3131)

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**Author:** [@DGHofstee](https://vistaforum.chroma-q.com/u/DGHofstee)\
**Replies:** 15\
**Last updated:** [January 9, 2025, 2:40pm UTC](https://vistaforum.chroma-q.com/t/random-usb-issue-during-show/3131 "2025-01-09T14:40:25Z")

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We’ve had 3.1 and an EX connected via usb. Random times during service, the usb connection alert shows up and quickly goes away, without touching anything. This is followed by every single button from highlight all the …

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## [L5 MSC, RS232](https://vistaforum.chroma-q.com/t/l5-msc-rs232/1230)

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**Author:** [@dim\_111](https://vistaforum.chroma-q.com/u/dim_111)\
**Replies:** 9\
**Last updated:** [January 17, 2020, 1:26am UTC](https://vistaforum.chroma-q.com/t/l5-msc-rs232/1230 "2020-01-17T01:26:54Z")

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Hi! I’m a big fan of any sort of automation with Vista) Having some issues with MSC and RS-232. Can’t receive any commands via COM port PC -\> USB COM -\> L5. I tried to ping COM ports with special software on both dev…

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## [Exclude from Grand Master](https://vistaforum.chroma-q.com/t/exclude-from-grand-master/823)

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**Author:** [@evanpalumbo](https://vistaforum.chroma-q.com/u/evanpalumbo)\
**Replies:** 9\
**Last updated:** [December 9, 2024, 3:19pm UTC](https://vistaforum.chroma-q.com/t/exclude-from-grand-master/823 "2024-12-09T15:19:42Z")

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I’d like a way to exclude some fixtures from the grand master/blackout controls. Things like fixture power relays, hazers, house lights, etc. don’t need to change when those controls are used. I know you can park the fix…

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## [Vista 2.3 on Catalina or Big Sur](https://vistaforum.chroma-q.com/t/vista-2-3-on-catalina-or-big-sur/2241)

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**Author:** [@FBCBob](https://vistaforum.chroma-q.com/u/FBCBob)\
**Replies:** 9\
**Last updated:** [November 2, 2021, 3:25pm UTC](https://vistaforum.chroma-q.com/t/vista-2-3-on-catalina-or-big-sur/2241 "2021-11-02T15:25:28Z")

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How do I run Vista 2.3 on Catalina or Big Sur with an M1 console?

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## [Controlling vista 3 with x touch console](https://vistaforum.chroma-q.com/t/controlling-vista-3-with-x-touch-console/3148)

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**Author:** [@Dogo1234](https://vistaforum.chroma-q.com/u/Dogo1234)\
**Replies:** 9\
**Last updated:** [June 26, 2026, 10:25am UTC](https://vistaforum.chroma-q.com/t/controlling-vista-3-with-x-touch-console/3148 "2026-06-26T10:25:19Z")

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Can I connect my x touch modos controller to vista 3 and have it work like a console for it? Like will the motorized faders work and led screen show the cue names and stuff. I’m also on Mac

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## [How do I have play button do nothing but flash do something](https://vistaforum.chroma-q.com/t/how-do-i-have-play-button-do-nothing-but-flash-do-something/2998)

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**Author:** [@Dogo1234](https://vistaforum.chroma-q.com/u/Dogo1234)\
**Replies:** 9\
**Last updated:** [July 12, 2023, 9:51pm UTC](https://vistaforum.chroma-q.com/t/how-do-i-have-play-button-do-nothing-but-flash-do-something/2998 "2023-07-12T21:51:54Z")

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I have a strobe cue stack and I want to be able to use the play button to select which strobe I want to use and then have flash to actually strobe those lights. I want the play button to NOT strobe the lights, I just use…

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## [Weird issue with Vista not outputting sACN unless I open up sACNView first](https://vistaforum.chroma-q.com/t/weird-issue-with-vista-not-outputting-sacn-unless-i-open-up-sacnview-first/3236)

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**Author:** [@justin.quinn](https://vistaforum.chroma-q.com/u/justin.quinn)\
**Replies:** 9\
**Last updated:** [May 18, 2026, 1:31am UTC](https://vistaforum.chroma-q.com/t/weird-issue-with-vista-not-outputting-sacn-unless-i-open-up-sacnview-first/3236 "2026-05-18T01:31:56Z")

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We have a vista 3 R4 (1679) on Windows system that for some reason stopped outputting sACN after a power loss. Everything looks to be working properly, fixtures are showing intensity in the fixture chooser, DMX views ap…

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## [Custom Effects](https://vistaforum.chroma-q.com/t/custom-effects/3470)

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**Author:** [@NoobOfNoobs](https://vistaforum.chroma-q.com/u/NoobOfNoobs)\
**Replies:** 9\
**Last updated:** [January 18, 2025, 6:12pm UTC](https://vistaforum.chroma-q.com/t/custom-effects/3470 "2025-01-18T18:12:22Z")

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Is there a way to make custom effects other than the generic Bally Hoo, circle, and the other shapes? For example, in animating software like Blender, you can set a keyframe for an objects position at frame 0, and then g…

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## [Sacn or artnet](https://vistaforum.chroma-q.com/t/sacn-or-artnet/3552)

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**Author:** [@jeff](https://vistaforum.chroma-q.com/u/jeff)\
**Replies:** 9\
**Last updated:** [June 18, 2025, 7:28pm UTC](https://vistaforum.chroma-q.com/t/sacn-or-artnet/3552 "2025-06-18T19:28:50Z")

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Hello, I need to conect my s1 with vista with protocol sacn. I use a node showtec net-2/5. I can use this node with artnet or sacn. When i connect vista with this node on artnet, all fine well!. But when i change in s…

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## [Button for work lights](https://vistaforum.chroma-q.com/t/button-for-work-lights/3459)

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**Author:** [@Dzorn](https://vistaforum.chroma-q.com/u/Dzorn)\
**Replies:** 9\
**Last updated:** [January 13, 2025, 5:50pm UTC](https://vistaforum.chroma-q.com/t/button-for-work-lights/3459 "2025-01-13T17:50:56Z")

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I would like to have a button to turn on works lights, and when done hit the button again to turn off the lights - I can get the work lights on a fader but not on this button

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## [Vista 3 Release 5 - Public beta now available!](https://vistaforum.chroma-q.com/t/vista-3-release-5-public-beta-now-available/3507)

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**Author:** [@jack.moorhouse](https://vistaforum.chroma-q.com/u/jack.moorhouse)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [February 7, 2025, 4:35pm UTC](https://vistaforum.chroma-q.com/t/vista-3-release-5-public-beta-now-available/3507 "2025-02-07T16:35:44Z")

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Hello everyone, Vista 3 continues to evolve, and it’s all thanks to the incredible feedback from our users! Now, we’re excited to take the next step with the public beta of Release 5, and we’d love for you to be part…

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## [Showing off new V3 workspace!](https://vistaforum.chroma-q.com/t/showing-off-new-v3-workspace/44)

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**Author:** [@VistaSupport](https://vistaforum.chroma-q.com/u/VistaSupport)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [September 14, 2018, 9:05pm UTC](https://vistaforum.chroma-q.com/t/showing-off-new-v3-workspace/44 "2018-09-14T21:05:34Z")

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Jack Moorhouse I know some of you like to see people’s busking setups. This is a photo of some workspaces I am currently setting up for a show at the weekend.

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## [Console Suggestion](https://vistaforum.chroma-q.com/t/console-suggestion/231)

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**Author:** [@wcvanderburg](https://vistaforum.chroma-q.com/u/wcvanderburg)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [August 2, 2018, 1:56pm UTC](https://vistaforum.chroma-q.com/t/console-suggestion/231 "2018-08-02T13:56:00Z")

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I made a post on the facebook page, but was directed here. Now that the L5 is discontinued. What Id really love to see in the console ranges is more touch screens. Preferably touch, and not pen based. The ability to …

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## [Vista 3 Release 5 - Public beta #2 now available!](https://vistaforum.chroma-q.com/t/vista-3-release-5-public-beta-2-now-available/3564)

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**Author:** [@jack.moorhouse](https://vistaforum.chroma-q.com/u/jack.moorhouse)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [March 28, 2025, 1:53pm UTC](https://vistaforum.chroma-q.com/t/vista-3-release-5-public-beta-2-now-available/3564 "2025-03-28T13:53:16Z")

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Hello everyone, A quick post to say that Vista 3 Release 5 - Public beta #2 is now available for download. Thankyou to all that have submitted feedback so far. The latest version can be found here: Best regards Jac…

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## [Free Vista by Chroma - Q Webinars](https://vistaforum.chroma-q.com/t/free-vista-by-chroma-q-webinars/1350)

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**Author:** [@jack.moorhouse](https://vistaforum.chroma-q.com/u/jack.moorhouse)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [March 17, 2020, 5:31pm UTC](https://vistaforum.chroma-q.com/t/free-vista-by-chroma-q-webinars/1350 "2020-03-17T17:31:05Z")

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Do you have some spare time and would you like to increase your existing technical knowledge? If so, Vista by Chroma-Q are hosting free 1 hour webinars on their Vista lighting and media control platform. Webinar #2 – Fr…

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## [Undo/Redo history](https://vistaforum.chroma-q.com/t/undo-redo-history/515)

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**Author:** [@Robert\_Price](https://vistaforum.chroma-q.com/u/Robert_Price)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [December 23, 2018, 1:39pm UTC](https://vistaforum.chroma-q.com/t/undo-redo-history/515 "2018-12-23T13:39:47Z")

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Hi Would it be possible to have a new view or dockable window that would show the CMD /programming history? And to be able to use it with the undo function so you can undo a string of actions from a certain point by cl…

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## [Present my case home modified for jands vista console S1!](https://vistaforum.chroma-q.com/t/present-my-case-home-modified-for-jands-vista-console-s1/718)

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**Author:** [@Mihai\_Andrei](https://vistaforum.chroma-q.com/u/Mihai_Andrei)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [March 13, 2019, 7:47pm UTC](https://vistaforum.chroma-q.com/t/present-my-case-home-modified-for-jands-vista-console-s1/718 "2019-03-13T19:47:11Z")

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This is a use case for DJ consoles. I took the measurements and the jand S1 entered perfectly. little by little the always improved.

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## [External window docking of Features/components/SmartFX](https://vistaforum.chroma-q.com/t/external-window-docking-of-features-components-smartfx/433)

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**Author:** [@qStekken](https://vistaforum.chroma-q.com/u/qStekken)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [November 3, 2018, 12:09pm UTC](https://vistaforum.chroma-q.com/t/external-window-docking-of-features-components-smartfx/433 "2018-11-03T12:09:01Z")

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I’d like to be able to add the Features/Components/SmartFX windows to “External Window 1” so that it always can be availible, no matter wich view thats selected in main window. So these: I’d like to be able to choose…

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## [Swing Effects Play indicator](https://vistaforum.chroma-q.com/t/swing-effects-play-indicator/1102)

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**Author:** [@wcvanderburg](https://vistaforum.chroma-q.com/u/wcvanderburg)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [February 11, 2020, 5:03pm UTC](https://vistaforum.chroma-q.com/t/swing-effects-play-indicator/1102 "2020-02-11T17:03:32Z")

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It would be nice to have some sort of indication of which step is playing in the swing effect generator. Maybe highlight the step as its active?

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## [Macro recorder](https://vistaforum.chroma-q.com/t/macro-recorder/279)

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**Author:** [@insectteam](https://vistaforum.chroma-q.com/u/insectteam)\
**Replies:** 5\
**Last updated:** [October 8, 2019, 9:55pm UTC](https://vistaforum.chroma-q.com/t/macro-recorder/279 "2019-10-08T21:55:00Z")

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Hello ! I have been using Vista for several years and I am still waiting for Macro Recorder with time. Record the sequence of cuelists buttons, command line and softkeys it would greatly simplify and speed up the work……

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## [Simpler time code programming](https://vistaforum.chroma-q.com/t/simpler-time-code-programming/2974)

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**Author:** [@insectteam](https://vistaforum.chroma-q.com/u/insectteam)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [May 24, 2023, 8:08pm UTC](https://vistaforum.chroma-q.com/t/simpler-time-code-programming/2974 "2023-05-24T20:08:12Z")

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Hello ! Recently I was looking at how to program a show with time code in the new MA3 and I was impressed by the ease. I use timecode more and more often, but its step-by-step programming is often troublesome and time-…

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## [R5 Fine Button](https://vistaforum.chroma-q.com/t/r5-fine-button/3582)

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**Author:** [@apullinger](https://vistaforum.chroma-q.com/u/apullinger)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [April 15, 2025, 12:51pm UTC](https://vistaforum.chroma-q.com/t/r5-fine-button/3582 "2025-04-15T12:51:39Z")

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Hi, I appreciate the ability to have fine control over many of the features, however, I preferred the ability to have the Pan and tilt on fine, and the rest on coarse. Would it be possible to keep the global one for all …

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