Maverick Force X fixtures are compact, high-output tools built for professionals who need speed, flexibility, and broadcast-ready reliability.
65kHz Pulse Width Modulation frequency settings come standard on both Maverick Force X Spot and Force X Profile. Typically, with previous technologies, such a high PWM frequency would result in steppy dimming on the low end.
In this episode of Light Snacks, Senior Product Manager Michael Graham demos the 65kHz PWM dimming that enables Force X to deliver flicker-free performance with nearly any camera, including those with the fastest frame rates, while still maintaining fantastic dimming.
WATCH our series of Maverick Force X dimming tests for yourself, as the fixtures fade evenly to black from full output over ten seconds and then come back up just as evenly to full over five seconds.
In the final demonstration of critical bottom-end dimming performance, Force X dims from 10% to 0% output over ten seconds to land on a flawless fadeout.
Senior Product Manager Michael Graham: “Our Force X CMY wheels reduce tear when color mixing and gives a much nicer look when doing pastels and intense colors.”
In the first half of this episode, Mike demos the capabilities of the Force X color system:
Even transitions from Cyan, Magenta to Yellow
Smooth mixing of Amber, Blues, Light Blues and Greens
Independent color wheel with Red, Orange, Magenta, light CTO, heavy CTO, CTB and CRI filters
Followed by a walk through the dynamic morphing effects and flawless focus the Force X optical system delivers at narrow, mid and wide zoom settings.
Maverick Storm 3 Profile has a massive zoom range. Beyond offering an expansive zoom, it also delivers the ability to focus on effects at every beam angle within that zoom range.
Dropping in a stacked gobo effect (rotating gobo + static gobo) demonstrates how choosing to focus on the static gobo vs rotating gobo results in different looks.
The standard Pulse Width Modulation frequency setting on Maverick Storm 3 Profile is 65kHz. Typically, with previous technologies, such a high PWM frequency would result in choppy low-end dimming. Not now. New PWM tech achieves lossless dimming while delivering frequencies up to 65kHz to suit the requirements of even the fastest sensors, cameras and displays.
WATCH Maverick Storm 3 Profile dimming performance for yourself, as it dims on camera from 10% to 0% output over 10 seconds with zero flickering.
Lighting Designer Tim Fawkes shares how STRIKE V delivered the punch to match The Prodigy’s energy on stage, whilst striking the right balance between the live festival experience and the demands of the camera.
“My first gig with The Prodigy was in 2012. I was teching back then and have been designing for them since 2017.”
“The Prodigy songs always lend themselves to creating big, dramatic moves in the intros and outros and breakdowns.”
“One of the challenges of bringing The Prodigy to Glastonbury is finding a good balance between what the live audience sees and what the audience at home sees. The intensity of the live experience demands an equal response from the dynamic in the lighting, which is not always great for TV.”
“STRIKE V was a great choice for this show because, with the electrofrosting, it has the intensity and the dispersion of a Color STRIKE M color strobe, but the native narrow beam of STRIKE V means that you can focus all of that intensity in a controlled way which looks great on camera.”
“The LED dot also adds a secondary gear to that for those moments when you need background fill without the intensity of the main cells.”
“Their powerful beam nature and multi-layer effect was something I quite enjoyed. To have an extra layer on a fixture gives you an extra gear of rhythm that you can create out of one light.”
Learn how to build offset strobe looks using the cells and dots on STRIKE V. From dialing in the frost for camera-friendly diffusion to adjusting flash rates independently.
Whether you’re a lighting designer, programmer, or just getting started, this quick tutorial will help you learn how simple it is to pixel map STRIKE V.
The original Cloud 9 helped redefine low-lying fog on major stages and productions worldwide. Now, Cloud 9X IP takes everything you loved and levels it up with smarter features, a lighter footprint, and a more weather-ready build, all in a single streamlined powerhouse.
One of the most immediate upgrades? Weight. The Cloud 9X IP has been trimmed down to around 75 lbs, compared to over 120 lbs on the previous model, making it far easier to transport, rig, and reposition in the field.
The housing has been completely redesigned with built-in reservoirs for both water and fog fluid, as well as a clever storage compartment that houses the hose and all your essential accessories. You’ll spend less time digging through cases.
With its IP-rated housing, Cloud 9X IP doesn’t flinch at outdoor events, damp environments, or high-traffic stages. A new garden hose input means continuous refilling is as simple as turning on the tap, no manual top-offs necessary. Just set it to auto-sense mode, and it’ll maintain fluid levels on its own.
In the past, powering a low fogger meant dual cables and careful planning. The Cloud 9X IP runs everything through a single, efficient power cable, reducing complexity and setup time.
You’ll also find an upgraded full-color display, both 3-pin and 5-pin DMX, and a USB-C port for quick firmware updates.
And for simple shows, quick cues, or rentals, the addition of a dedicated RF remote brings a brand-new layer of flexibility, no console or timer required. Trigger fog effects on demand with just a button press.
“This is going to be really great for single rentals where you don’t want to set up a controller or timer,” says Senior Product Manager Anthony Chiappone.
PILTON, UK – From 22-year old Olivia Rodrigo, to almost-octogenarian Neil Young, both of whom headlined the Pyramid Stage, this year’s Glastonbury Festival highlighted artists from one of the widest age-ranges ever. That was kind of fitting, since the 2025 edition of the celebrated five-day event was also among the most diverse musically in its 55-year history.
Charli XCX, Gracie Abrams, Doechii, The 1975, Raye, Sir Rod Stewart, Four Tet, Tom Odell, Gary Numan, and The Prodigy, are just a very small sampling of artists from just about every genre who performed at the festival. It didn’t matter which kind of music hit your sweet spot, wherever you turned, you were sure to find something you loved at Worthy Farm.
And, though most fans were unaware of it, everywhere they looked, their experience was heightened by a massive collection of CHAUVET Professional fixtures and the talented LDs that wielded these versatile lighting tools.
A newcomer to the CHAUVET Professional family, the STRIKE V, a high-powered 180° tilting hybrid strobe/wash, was at the center of one of Glastonbury’s highlights: the electrifying headliner performance on the Other Stage by the iconic rave insurrectionists The Prodigy. Kicking things off with their trademark air raid sirens, the band from Essex crashed intense punk into techno sounds to deliver one of the festival’s most heart pounding shows. Fueling the intensity was a no-holds-barred lighting design by Tim Fawkes that drew heavily on the dual layered pixel effects of his STRIKE V fixtures, which were supplied by 4Wall Entertainment.
In addition to The Prodigy’s show, CHAUVET Professional made its presence felt at the Opening Ceremony Circus Spectacular in the Pyramid Arena, as the Maverick Storm 1 Beam and Ovation Rêve E-3 IP from GLX produced stunning visuals. For the final act of the festival on the same stage, COLORado PXL Curve 12s added an extra dimension to Olivia Rodrigo’s performance.
There was also a massive CHAUVET Professional presence at the Avalon Stage courtesy of WaveCo Productions that featured the Maverick Storm 2 BeamWash, Maverick Storm 1 Hybrid, various STRIKE Array fixtures, and Rogue R2X Beams. WaveCo also relied on CHAUVET Professional Rogue and COLORado fixtures to pump up the intensity level at the Scissors and Tree Stages.
The power of the new generation of CHAUVET Professional fixtures to shape productions was on full display at The Levels Stage, where James Newmarch of Refrakt.Labs masterfully used a kit from SR Production Services comprised of the STRIKE Array 2, COLORado PXL Bar 8, PXL Bar 16 and PXL Curve 12, and the Maverick Storm 1 Flex, to conjure up a variety of linear and aerial looks in Glastonbury’s Silver Hayes area.
At IICON Stage inside Block 9, designers Jack Cheeseborough and Gregory Packham drew upon the power of the Maverick Storm 1 Flex, supplied by Colour Sound Experiment, to accent a potent in-your-face architectural look. The visual vibe took a somewhat different turn at the Circus Big Top where a thoughtfully curated rig from Fineline that featured the Maverick Storm 1 Spot and Maverick Storm 1 Wash provided an ideal backdrop for amazing jaw-dropping feats.
As Glastonbury thrives on fan-connections, the crowd-engaging design that the Luke Adams Lighting team created at The Hive for genre-defying DJ sets, and serious lighting looks reflected the spirit of the festival. Helping them achieve this vision were the STRIKE Array 2, Rogue Outcast 2X Wash, and Maverick Force S Spot.
Fans also got swept up in the engaging atmosphere at Lonely Hearts Club, their mood uplifted by the work of Freddy Venediger, (Fully Visualised Ltd, SR Production Services) who used the Rogue Outcast 1L Beam, STRIKE Array 2, and Color STRIKE M. Also entrancing fans was the kinetic dance vibe at Glade Dome, where the COLORado PXL Curve 12, COLORado PXL Bar 16, Color STRIKE M, Maverick Storm 1 BeamWash, and Storm 2 BeamWash from Colour Sound Experiment provided the visual pop.
The Astrolabe Theatre, with its auditorium style seating, provides a break from the usual on- your-feet Glastonbury experience. It also created a rewarding visual experience for fans with the magic that Studio JET Ltd worked with the COLORado Q40 Panel, Rogue R2 Wash, and Ovation E-910FC Profiles. Two other venues that offered a different kind of experience at the festival were the Cabaret Stage where the Rogue R2 Wash lit comedic acts, and the jazz infused West Holts Stage, where DPLX engaged with the Color STRIKE M.
House rigs are the backbone at festivals, and at Glastonbury none were more reliable than the one Siyan delivered for the Woodsies Stage, where a collection of STRIKE Array 2 and STRIKE Array 4 fixtures supported performances by a host of stars, including Four Tet (lit by Ed Warren who added COLORado PXL Curve 12s from LCR), and Tom Odell (with a Color STRIKE M floor package used by Joe Beardsmore.)
SWG animated The Park Stage with a house rig that featured a collection of various STRIKE fixtures, which helped designer David Howard create a memorable show for Gary Numan. David Howard also set an immersive mood at the Acoustic Stage with help from the STRIKE Array 4, Rogue Outcast 2X Wash, and Ovation E-910FC Profiles.
Memories were also made at The Unfairground, where GLX generated dynamic looks on the Flying Bus Stage and Blind Tiger Stage with a collection of various fixtures including the STRIKE 1 and COLORado PXL Bar 16. These moments, like the CHAUVET Professional fixtures that helped bring them to life, seemed to be everywhere one turned at Glastonbury!
When every minute of load-in counts, you need a hazer that’s fast, reliable, and powerful. Product Manager Anthony Chiappone shows how the Amhaze Stadium 2X IP rises to the occasion. This unit is built for real-world event conditions, with user-friendly hardware that makes setup, operation, and maintenance easy.
Say goodbye to adapter headaches. The Amhaze Stadium 2X IP comes equipped with Chauvet’s standard 140D Omega mounting brackets, making it easy to integrate into your rig with the same hardware you already use for fixtures. Whether it’s clamped to a truss or sitting solidly on deck, this unit’s install is fast and secure.
The upgraded front panel is all about ease. A crisp full-color display and intuitive control knobs let you fine-tune haze output and blower speed right from the unit, no guesswork required. And with DMX + RDM onboard, it’s just as easy to program from your console. The USB-C port also makes in-field firmware updates fast and straightforward, ensuring your gear stays current with the latest enhancements.
Despite offering haze quality comparable to a 1500W unit, the Amhaze Stadium 2X IP only draws 500W. That power efficiency gives up to 8 hours of runtime on a single 1.32-gallon (5L) tank of fluid, keeping your show atmospheric without constant refills. You’ll spend less time refilling and more time focusing on the show.
At the heart of the unit is a next-gen heater assembly that’s fully serviceable and designed for extended performance. The result is long-term reliability with fewer clogs, reduced downtime, and more consistent haze output. A peristaltic pump system ensures the fluid never touches the pump mechanism, protecting internal components from corrosion and minimizing maintenance over time.
Need your haze to drift high or hug the stage? The adjustable louvered nozzle gives you full control over haze direction. Whether you’re filling a stadium or setting a mood for a small theater, you can direct the effect exactly where it’s needed, with zero tools and total flexibility.
Whether you’re working a rain-or-shine festival or need confidence in unpredictable venue conditions, the Amhaze Stadium 2X IP’s weather-resistant IP65 design is built for the job. Housed in a durable flight case with a removable front cover (which also stores accessories), this hazer is made for life on the road.
Key Takeaways:
Omega mounting brackets = tool-free setup
Full-color screen + knobs for fast control
5L tank with efficient fluid use
Directional nozzle for precision haze
IP65 weather resistance and touring form factor
All these tips are demonstrated in our latest Light Snacks:
When lighting designer Corey Easterbrook was asked to create a vibrant look for a last-minute event, he reached for a powerful solution that could handle the demands of fast-paced setups without sacrificing color quality or output: the WELL family of wireless, battery-powered LED luminaires from CHAUVET Professional.
“When a client’s coming to you with a last-minute event, don’t worry,” Corey says. “These battery-powered uplights are so fast to deploy—and key in the world of galas and weddings. In so many event situations, if you’ve got two cases of uplights and a small speaker system, you can meet a lot of needs.”
Meet the WELL Family
The WELL family is designed to bring wireless freedom and creative flexibility to a broad range of event environments. With battery power, wireless DMX control, and elegant form factors, these fixtures are built for the realities of live events, where fast setup and high visual impact are essential.
Here’s a complete look at the WELL lineup:
WELL FIT X – A sleek, compact uplight with a powerful punch.
WELL BATTEN 14X4 – A bright, linear fixture ideal for architectural highlights and stage design.
WELL PANEL X – A versatile panel for wide, colorful washes.
WELL POD 3X4 – A robust pod-style fixture for punchy spot applications.
WELL POD 2X6 – A high-output pod fixture offering even more coverage.
Each unit brings advanced color mixing and wireless convenience to any setting, indoors or out. Now, with RGB + Warm White sources, designers like Corey can achieve truer, more natural-looking colors for any application.
I’m really excited about the new WELL RGB-Warm-White sources,” Corey says. “Because now, in that spectrum, it’s way easier to mix. I can get really good true colors. And if you watch the video, you’ll see the new WELL Batten—I never went above 8% output on those fixtures. They are bright!”
Programming your WELL fixtures has never been easier. The WELL CONNECT interface and ConnectFX App unlock a world of intuitive control, right from your phone or tablet.
With new décor-matching accessories, advanced mounting and diffusion options, and wireless control built-in, the WELL family is designed to meet the evolving needs of event professionals worldwide.
DO IT WELL. Design boldly. Move freely. Light smarter.
STRIKE V features independently controlled LED diode plates and a smart variable frost that can be combined to produce dynamic multi-layer pixel effects. Follow our Light Snacks playlist for all our tips on programming STRIKE V’s layers of cells, dots and electrostatic frost.
Key takeaways from this episode:
Bring the frost up to fine-tune the best on-camera look.
Program the dot layer by adding color and effects
Program the cell layer, also adding color and effects
Adjust the effect speed to land on the desired look and feel
Then, add movement to the effect to really bring the look alive (be sure to watch our live Light Snacks demo to appreciate the visual impact of this step)
Learn how to build offset strobe looks using STRIKE V’s dual layers of cells and dots, adjust flash rates independently, and dial in its smart variable frost for fine-tuned on-camera looks.
“The ability to layer and stack different looks is huge. One second, you’ve got tight, sharp beams and sparkling strobe effects, and the next, you drop in the smart electrostatic frost, and suddenly, the entire beam flattens out beautifully—without killing output. It’s a game-changer. Whether you’re doing arena-scale production, live broadcasts, or intimate performance lighting, this thing delivers.” – JoeWatrach
Keeping up-to-date with the latest firmware updates across our broad product range just got easier.
Our GitHub portal is where all CHAUVET Professional customers and end users can now enjoy direct access to all our latest firmware (aka fixture software).
Ready to get started?
For a quick start overview of the simple steps to find and download fixture software from GitHub, Sr. Product Development Manager Michael Graham walks you through in this episode of Light Snacks: Light Snacks: How to Find Fixture Software on Github
For those new to GitHub, here’s a quick FAQ before clicking that link:
What is GitHub?
GitHub is a (free to you) code hosting service that stores and manages our firmware (fixture software) update versions.
Why GitHub?
We are constantly improving our firmware to optimize fixture performance and features. Each tweak creates a new firmware version number. Making sure you are downloading the absolute latest greatest firmware version when multiple versions exist… can be a chore. GitHub makes it easy.
How to use GitHub?
As you read on, we will be showing you GitHub as it appears in a desktop browser window. In addition to browsing and searching our firmware Repositories, GitHub also allows you to turn on Notifications in order to receive real time firmware updates, and provides a hub for you to Log an Issue so that we can address any suggestions or requests you might have for our developers to incorporate into future firmware versions.
Do I need to be registered to use it?
Our firmware files can be downloaded without the need for a GitHub account, but having an account means you can subscribe, follow products for updates, and take full advantage of the services the GitHub portal offers.
MAIN WINDOW
Once you click on https://github.com/Chauvet-pro you will find yourself looking at our MAIN WINDOW:Clicking on the Repositories button in the top banner menu takes you to the complete fixture list.
Popular firmware downloads are listed in the Popular Repositories section.
And below that, a search bar allows you to find firmware by Repository name.
Note: Repository names are always our complete Model Name without spaces.
PRODUCT REPOSITORY WINDOW
Clicking on a Repository link takes you to the PRODUCT REPOSITORY WINDOW.
Here you can:
Click on the Firmware folder icon to access the firmware
For users with a GitHub account, you can choose to WATCH (follow) this product.
The WATCH menu allows you to set notification behavior for new releases
Those using the iOS or Android app, can also request push notifications
FIRMWARE LIST
Once you click the Firmware folder, you will see a list displaying:
Firmware filename | Last commit message (aka Release Notes) | Last commit date (aka Date of Release)
DOWNLOAD WINDOW
Clicking on a firmware file name will bring you to the DOWNLOAD WINDOW.
Here you can click on the download icon at the far right of the menu to begin your download.
In addition to providing a portal for retrieving our latest firmware files, GitHub also enables you to LOG AN ISSUE in order to notify our developers of your requests for new features or fixes in future firmware versions.
LOG AN ISSUE
In the Product Repository Window for the selected model, you will see an Issues button at the far left of the top banner menu.
Clicking on the Issues button will take you to this screen:
We welcome you to click the NEW ISSUE button to send us your bug report or suggestions for improvements to the current firmware version.
Please see our suggestions below for how to enter information in the NEW ISSUE SUBMISSION fields:
GUIDELINES FOR SUBMISSIONS:
Describe the issue with as much detail and information as possible.
Pictures and videos demonstrating the issue are helpful.
Please include a WeTransfer download link for any media you want to share.
THANK YOU for following along our tour of our new CHAUVET Professional GitHub Portal.
HAPPY UPDATING!
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