In a major boost for sound engineers and long-time S-Series users, DiGiCo has rolled out its powerful new V3.1 software update for the S21 and S31 mixing consoles—delivering a raft of advanced features and performance enhancements at no extra cost. Available immediately via the DiGiCo website, the update reinforces the brand’s ongoing commitment to extending the life and value of its consoles through continuous innovation.

Ten years after the launch of the first S-Series console, the S21, DiGiCo’s compact yet high-performance desk remains a favourite across venues ranging from clubs and theatres to houses of worship and performing arts centres. Its larger sibling, the S31, has likewise earned its reputation for flexibility and sonic integrity—qualities that are now elevated even further with the new update.

“Many of our Quantum and SD-Range customers are very familiar with the incredible longevity that they can get out of their consoles thanks to our R&D team’s downloadable updates,” said Austin Freshwater, Managing Director, DiGiCo. “But that same level of ROI is just as accessible to our S-Series user base, some of whom are now crossing a decade with their desks, and still getting new features and functionalities with our very latest software enhancements.”

The headline feature of V3.1 is full support for DiGiCo’s latest MADI-based stage rack, the MQ-Rack, featuring 48 high-quality microphone inputs and 24 line outputs, four of which can be switched to AES/EBU digital outputs. Compatible at 48 or 96 kHz sampling rates via MADI over BNC, the MQ-Rack unlocks greater input/output flexibility and pristine signal quality for both consoles.

Beyond hardware support, the update introduces User Layouts, allowing multiple engineers to customise and recall their preferred console configurations with a single tap on the touchscreen. Ideal for festivals or multi-band shows, users can easily switch layouts mid-show without interrupting audio—a significant workflow upgrade.

Complementing this is Separate Layer Control, enabling independent layer operation across the console’s dual (S21) or triple (S31) screens. This allows engineers to monitor outputs on one side while scrolling through inputs on another—bringing Quantum-style multitasking to the S-Series.

DiGiCo has also refined its auxiliary section with several notable enhancements. Link and Reverse Link pans now ensure stereo auxiliary sends align with or invert against master pans—streamlining FOH-to-monitor mixing. Meanwhile, aux pick positions can now be chosen from pre-mute, pre-fade, or post-fade, with visibility of all send positions directly from the aux master.

Other updates include a reworked macro menu, new User Layout and Separate Layer Control macros, snapshot management improvements such as Skip Prev/Next Snapshots, and usability tweaks like the option to hide the clock or adjust Shift Key behaviour between shift and caps lock modes. A host of bug fixes further solidify stability and reliability.

With V3.1, DiGiCo reaffirms that the S-Series continues to punch far above its price point, now bridging the gap between compact consoles and the brand’s flagship Quantum systems. For thousands of engineers worldwide, the update is yet another reminder that owning a DiGiCo desk means investing in a platform built to evolve—and endure.