--- title: "QuickShow | Instant Professional Lighting Control - DMXDesktop" description: "QuickShow is DMXDesktop's rapid DMX effect control system for live performances. Instant access to stunning lighting effects without complex programming." canonical: https://www.dmxdesktop.com/quick-show lang: en source: /quick-show --- ![QuickShow instant lighting control](/assets/images/optimized/AdobeStock_308742377-400w.jpeg) # QuickShow Instant professional lighting control at your fingertips ## What is QuickShow? QuickShow is DMXDesktop's rapid DMX effect control system - designed for live performances, mobile DJs, and event operators who need instant access to stunning lighting effects without complex programming. Available on desktop, mobile web, and native iOS/Android apps, QuickShow keeps your show synchronized across all devices in real-time. No menus, no pre-programming - just pick fixtures, choose an effect style, and you're running a show in seconds. ## Beam Effects 12 effect buttons with 30+ variants. Right-click on desktop or long-press on touchscreen to access variant menus - all synced to mobile apps in real-time. #### Chase +7 more Sequential fixture activation patterns #### Wave +7 more Color waves cascading through fixture groups #### Pulse +2 more Rhythmic intensity pulsing synced to BPM #### Sequence +2 more Step-based fixture sequencing with HyperX #### Middle Out +1 more Effects radiating from center outward #### Carousel +1 more Classic fairground-style sequencing #### Alternate +1 more Alternating fixture activation #### Wash +1 more Smooth color transitions across fixtures #### Switching +1 more Random color switching with VU-Meter mode #### Color Rotation +1 more Continuous color cycling through palette #### Phased Pulse +3 more Pulsing with directional phase offsets #### Twinkle +2 more Randomized twinkling with Strobing and Flash ##### Speed BPM-synced timing ##### Phase Offset between fixtures ##### Spread Cascade timing control ##### Background Ambient dimmer level ## Movement Effects 12 effect buttons with 15+ movement patterns. Right-click on desktop or long-press on touchscreen for variants - all synced to mobile apps. #### Circle Smooth circular motion #### Figure 8 Horizontal infinity pattern #### Vertical 8 Vertical infinity loop #### Up/Down Vertical tilt sweeps #### Left/Right Horizontal pan sweeps #### All Random Each fixture moves independently at random #### Random Together All fixtures move together randomly #### Opposites Fixtures move in opposing directions #### Arc Sweeping arc movements #### Box Square pattern with Diamond variant #### Cross X-pattern with Triangle and Star variants #### Burst Outward burst movement pattern ##### Speed Movement tempo ##### Size Movement amplitude ##### Phase Timing offset ##### Fanning Spread across pattern ##### Direction Clockwise or counter-clockwise ## Color Themes Instantly switch between color palettes with customizable quick-access buttons. - 8, 16, 24, or 32 quick-access theme buttons - Built-in palettes: RGBWAUV, Warm, Cool, Party, Ocean, Fire, Forest, and more - Create and save custom color palettes - Drag-and-drop theme button customization - Real-time theme switching without effect interruption Sample color themes - fully customizable ## Fixture Group Targeting Precisely control which fixtures respond to your effects. #### All Groups Target every fixture group with a single tap #### Custom Selection Pick specific beam and mover groups #### Dynamic Add/Remove Add or remove groups from running effects in real-time #### Separate Controls Independent beam and movement group selections #### Per-Group Flash Controls Strobe, blackout, blinder, freeze, fog, and effects can target specific fixture groups via MIDI or OSC ## Auxiliary Channel Encoders Every auxiliary channel your fixtures actually have, on touch-friendly rotary encoders. Not a fixed list: Quick Show reads your patch and offers what is really there. ### Beam and Optics - Focus - Iris - Zoom - Frost - Strobe - Barrel Rotation ### Wheels, Patterns and Programs - Gobo Selection - Colour Wheel - Prism - Gobo Rotation - Laser Mode - Pattern Select - X Roll and Y Roll - Auto Program - Fog These are examples, not the whole set. Quick Show and the effect cue editor used to carry their own short list of channel types and skipped anything outside it without a word, so a laser patched with Pattern Select, X Roll and Y Move offered nothing at all. Both now show every auxiliary channel on the groups you have selected. Option names come from the fixture's own profile rather than a fixed table, so what you read here matches the Channel Editor, and an option that covers a speed or an amount gets a slider named for what the value means. ## QuickShow Presets Save and recall complete QuickShow configurations instantly. Save beam effect, movement effect, theme, and all slider values Auxiliary channel values preserved in presets Starred presets for quick access Rename, duplicate, and manage presets One-tap preset activation starts all saved effects Presets sync across desktop and mobile in real-time ## Cross-Platform Availability QuickShow works identically across all platforms with real-time synchronization. 💻 #### Desktop Full QuickShow panel with all features and preset management 🌐 #### Mobile Web Touch-optimized interface accessible from any browser on your network 📱 #### iOS App Native app with full QuickShow support and haptic feedback 🤖 #### Android App Native app with material design controls and background operation ### Real-Time Synchronization Effect changes broadcast instantly to all connected clients Slider adjustments sync in real-time Theme selections update across all devices Preset loads and saves propagate everywhere Group selections synchronized bidirectionally Encoder values update across all interfaces ## Ready to Take Control? 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