This file provides a bank of 200 audio cues created in Qlab 4 for use with Allen & Heath SQ/dLive/Avantis type mix racks & consoles. Each cue consists of a group featuring 2 parts–a bank and program change. The template starts with Scene 18 on the console (allowing you to have some generic restore points and other saves before your bank of scenes).
How to Control an Allen & Heath dLive Using Qlab
Ever wished your sound board could talk to your show control software? Now it can. In this in-depth tutorial, you’ll learn how to control an Allen & Heath dLive mixing console using QLab, a powerful tool for sound, video, and lighting cues. Whether you’re automating a theater show or syncing scenes for a broadcast or live event, this step-by-step guide will help you make it happen with MIDI over TCP/IP.
🚀 What You’ll Learn:
00:30 – How to Locate the dLive IP Address
00:45 – Setting Up MIDI Control over TCP/IP
01:30 – QLab Output Patches & Show Template Setup
02:06 – Finding the Correct dLive MIDI Channel
02:42 – Writing the MIDI Bank Change Command
03:41 – Programming the MIDI Program Change Command
05:25 – Important Note on MIDI Sysex Messages
06:51 – When & Why to Change the Bank Value
07:18 – Using QLab Cue Group Templates
07:30 – Working with Scenes on the dLive Console
08:34 – Creating and Organizing a Show Playlist in QLab
09:25 – Controlling QLab from the dLive
🔗 Helpful Links:
- MIDI Control App (Allen & Heath):
https://www.allen-heath.com/midi-control/ - MIDI Control Help PDF:
AH MIDI Control Help PDF - dLive MIDI Over TCP Protocol (v1.9):
MIDI TCP Protocol PDF - QLab Software:
https://qlab.app
🎁 Bonus Tip:
To ensure reliable communication, always double-check your network settings, MIDI channel mappings, and bank/program pairings in both QLab and the dLive’s control surface or Director software. Minor mismatches can cause big headaches.
Download Our Template File for Adjusting Allen & Heath dLive Fader Levels
With this setup, you’ll be able to synchronize audio scenes with lighting, video, and more—all from one streamlined cue stack. Ideal for theatre techs, broadcast engineers, and live production teams looking to automate and simplify scene transitions.
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