When the holiday season rolls in, it’s not just about decking the halls or pouring endless cups of eggnog. For businesses, it’s crunch time—the moment to create experiences that customers want to linger in. And nothing sets the tone quite like music. A recent study found that 84% of adults enjoy listening to holiday music. While many of us love holiday tunes, hearing the same old songs can get tiresome. Here’s the twist: the days of generic holiday playlists that churn out the same 10 carols on repeat? Over. Activaire has developed a Q-SYS Control Plugin that is here to flip the script, putting curated, brand-savvy holiday soundtracks right at your fingertips.
Why Holiday Music Deserves a Glow-Up
At Activaire, we’re doing our part to battle the potential holiday dread. We’ve created 44 holiday-themed playlists to give you an arsenal of festive selections. We’re talking everything from classics to indie to K-pop (yeah, really). There’s a holiday playlist for every business. And with over 800 playlists and scenes at your disposal, you’re not just picking songs; you’re shaping how your brand *feels*. Think jazzy sophistication for a boutique hotel, upbeat indie pop for your downtown retail spot, or mellow acoustic vibes for a tranquil spa.
What Makes Activaire Curator for Q-SYS the Real MVP
This isn’t your average plug-and-play solution. Activaire Curator for Q-SYS lets you manage 128 streams per Q-SYS system with surgical precision. Want “White Christmas” crooning softly in the café while “All I Want for Christmas Is You” pumps energy into the shopping floor? Done. Use the per-stream scheduler to create unique vibes for each zone.
Remote adjustments? Child’s play. Manage and control the music from each Q-SYS system directly from Activaire Curator’s web interface. And there are 200 cached tracks per Stream plus self-healing mechanisms, so your music won’t skip a beat—literally—even if the Wi-Fi has a meltdown.
Power users will enjoy our per Stream and global Control Pins for all transport controls, plus generic buttons, knobs & indicators.
Get deep with Curator’s programming capabilities within Q-SYS by utilizing its extensive Control Pins. You can also design custom UCIs using the cards from the “Generic UI” plugin page.
And you’ll be happy to know that we’re with you every step of the way. Our support team is there to help you get set up and deliver the best possible holiday music experience. Got an idea of how to make the plugin even better? Shoot your shot! We’re all ears (elf ears).
The Ultimate Holiday Hack for Business Owners
Time is money, especially during the holidays. Activaire Curator for Q-SYS lets you set it, tweak it, and forget it— all with fully licensed tracks (shoutout to ASCAP, BMI, SESAC, GMR, and SoundExchange).
Reinvent Your Holiday Playlist Game
Holiday music doesn’t have to feel tired, repetitive, or cliché. With Activaire Curator for Q-SYS, you’re in the driver’s seat, crafting an auditory experience that not only delights your customers but cements your brand’s place in their holiday memories.
Get creative with Activaire Curator for Q-SYS and explore additional applications (even a smart dollhouse) on Q-SYS Entwickler-Community.
Learn more about Activaire Curator for Q-SYS and sign up for a 7-day trial: https://www.activaire.com/background-music-for-q-sys/.