My understanding is the new QU Chrome mixers are only cosmetically different (Chrome pots). The v1.8 Chrome update is purely called Chrome as it marks the launch of the Crome coloured QU mixers but the v1.8 firmware is for all QU mixers. Basically, if you changed the black pots on your current QU mixer for the Chrome coloured ones then it would be identical to the new Chrome mixer once you’ve updated the firmware to 1.8 when it is released!?