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Configuration and Setup
Connection
Connect one of the USB-C ports to your computer (power + USB MIDI). Optionally, connect Ethernet for network protocols. The device is recognized via plug & play, and no installation is required. By default, the device is set to QLab mode and works immediately ...
Accessing the Web Interface via Ethernet
In its factory state and after a factory reset, the Ethernet interface uses the following static IP address: IP: 192.168.1.10 / Subnet: 255.255.255.0 To access the web interface, your computer must be on the same network. Open http://frenschpress.local in your...
Accessing the Web Interface via Access Point
If you do not want to use Ethernet, you can start the access point and connect directly to the device: Press and hold Encoder Push + STOP for about 5 seconds.The LEDs will turn magenta once the access point is active. A WiFi network with the SSID “FrenschPres...
Web Interface
User Account Setup
When accessing the device for the first time, create a user account. After that, log in with your credentials to access the settings interface. All settings described here can also be configured via a smartphone browser. The interface is optimized for mobile...
Status Bar
The status bar is located at the top of the interface. The following information is available here: System Status: Ready, error messages, firmware update available. Network: Which network is connected and the device’s IP address (the LED blinks while the conn...
Tools Menu
In the top left, next to the logo, there is a Tools button that opens a submenu with shortcuts for frequently used functions. From here, you can start a scan for QLab hosts on the network. There are also shortcuts for backup/restore, plugin and target managem...
Settings Area
Below the logo, there are three tabs to access the settings: Settings Here you can configure the Device ID (name), Ethernet settings (DHCP/static, IP settings), and optionally WiFi (network scan, DHCP/static, IP settings). The backup function is also available...
Settings
Device Name Here you can optionally change the name of the device to make it easier to identify on the network. This is useful if two or more FrenschPress units are present on the same network. Ethernet Control Here you can choose between DHCP (default setti...
Control Mode
Mode Settings Here you can change the operating mode of the controller and set the LED brightness. Three modes are available: QLab Mode In QLab mode, the FrenschPress communicates with QLab via MIDI or OSC: USB: MIDI MSCÂ Simply connect via plug & play. Both ...
Manage
The FrenschPress features an extensive library system for plugins, targets, and custom-created macros. Manage Network Targets Here you can patch targets, similar to a fixture in a lighting console. The name can be chosen freely; please set the IP address and ...
Footer
Identify ButtonWhen this button is clicked, the device buttons display a color sequence. This function helps identify which FrenschPress is currently being configured—especially useful when multiple devices are in use.  Here you also get an overview over the ...
Button Combinations
Button Combinations
Change Mode: Press and hold the encoder + tap GO → switches between QLab Mode and Custom Mode. QLab Host Scan: Hold the encoder for 5 seconds → starts scan. This also toggles between OSC and MSC (MIDI) mode. Brightness: Hold STOP + turn the encoder → adjust L...
Firmware Update
Firmware Update
Wenn eine neue Firmware Version erhältlich ist, wird das im Webinterface der FrenschPress angezeigt. Sowohl in der Statusleiste unter System, als auch im Footer. Hier erscheint ein Link zum Firmware Updater. Da das Update per Webserial aufgespielt wird, ist es...