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Computer Program

Started this discussion. Last reply by Joe Cole Oct 4, 2011. 12 Replies

New guy here. I am a sound guy/company with a small light rig. I am looking for a good computer program to operate my lights with. I have downloaded some programs but find them all very hard to…Continue

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Gary Butler commented on Justin Lang's photo
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"I may not look it but, I'm steamed!"
Nov 28, 2011
Joe Cole replied to Gary Butler's discussion Computer Program
"  Chamsys- it's a full lighitng console so you need to be prepared to learn how a real console works, but the instructions are in english.   Martin LIghtjockey..   it's solid, and simple...  and built so that some…"
Oct 4, 2011
Joe Cole replied to Gary Butler's discussion Computer Program
"Back to Chamsys again...  Justin and Nook you are both a little off.   You can buy an Enttec box for as little as $40 that will give you a single universe off PC.  The drivers for this box don't work on chamsys for…"
Oct 4, 2011
Kyle Bjordahl replied to Gary Butler's discussion Computer Program
"I'd go for the Chamsys, hands down. I has great features for longer-installed rigs, such as the execute pages, and playback-only mode. I would recommend at least a mini wing, so you can take advantage of their iPhone/iPad/Android remote app.…"
Oct 4, 2011
Dean Faciana replied to Gary Butler's discussion Computer Program
" Yes Gary,  Its on the Martin Website"
Oct 3, 2011
Gary Butler replied to Gary Butler's discussion Computer Program
"Thanks Dean, Ya I have one of those ebay microplex to dmx converters, it seems to work well. Is the lightJockey program available for free download so I can play around and look at it? "
Sep 30, 2011
Dean Faciana replied to Gary Butler's discussion Computer Program
" Gary,  I assume the converters are for the NSI dimmers. I hope they are Microplex to DMX, not the other way. I may get slammed here but I have set more Audio Engineers and Clubs up with Martin LightJockey then anything else. Mainly for…"
Sep 30, 2011
Justin Lang replied to Gary Butler's discussion Computer Program
"If you want affordable and reliable, look back at chamsys again... Their MagicQ software is available on any platform for free.  It is full working out of the box.  All you would need is an artnet to DMX convertor like the Enttec ODE,…"
Sep 29, 2011
Auggie Hill replied to Gary Butler's discussion Computer Program
"If you want something pretty easy to use and whole lot cheaper than 15 grand, check out Chauvet's ShowExpress.  I know most on here would scoff at it and say it's just for dj's.  But, it actually works pretty well.  You…"
Sep 28, 2011
Justin Lang replied to Gary Butler's discussion Computer Program
"If you go Nooks route with the carry on size console, check out the Chamsys MQ60.  Think the MagicQ 100 shrunken by 40%.  Same software, almost identical layout, only 12 universes out, (that is it?!?). I saw it at PLASA, good looking…"
Sep 28, 2011
Nook Schoenfeld replied to Gary Butler's discussion Computer Program
"Lately I have seen a lot of small guys carrying their own consoles around on airplanes etc. They are using the small Chamsys PC wings or playback wings hooked up to a small cheap PC lap top. These little wings have four 5 pin XLR dmx outputs as well…"
Sep 28, 2011
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Sep 28, 2011
Justin Lang replied to Gary Butler's discussion Computer Program
"Hi Gary, I am sure we can find the right application for what you need.  But, before we start recommending things... what are you controlling?  How many fixtures, what type of fixtures? Did you want something that you can pre-program looks…"
Sep 28, 2011
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Computer Program

New guy here. I am a sound guy/company with a small light rig. I am looking for a good computer program to operate my lights with. I have downloaded some programs but find them all very hard to navigate and learn. I know I'm just a sound guy and DMX is beyond a guy like me but I thought as a last try I would ask. Right now I am using a Pilot 2000 knock off console, but pre programing is really not workable without having to set everything up, oh and of course it also needs to be dark. . Are…See More
Sep 28, 2011
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"Johnny, I have a relationship with another company in China that has not provided me the best of service. I like the "GL-4002-36PCS(3IN1)" TRI fixtures. What is the cost for 12 to  Fl. USA 33409. You can contact me at…"
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MY LIGHTING RIG

Posted on May 14, 2011 at 8:00am 0 Comments

I am a small sound & light reinforcement company. As far as lighting I started with some general stage wash lighting. Over the years I have accumulated a pretty nice small portable rig. Like most sound guys I find lighting and DMX a strange animal but I'm learning.

Below is a list of my system.

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