Computer Based DMX Control
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Just a side bar...
...I continually use my "tap/sync" button on my hardware controller to keep to the beat.
...I continually use my "tap/sync" button on my hardware controller to keep to the beat.
thats great but isn't it just easier t have the audio conected to it.
this comes in especially handy when the music stops and the lights stop as well (if you are making an announcement, etc.). Also, as stated, the steps change to the beat of the music, which I believe is a much more professional look.
this comes in especially handy when the music stops and the lights stop as well (if you are making an announcement, etc.). Also, as stated, the steps change to the beat of the music, which I believe is a much more professional look.
Couldn't agree more... there has to be some kind of audio-interaction. It's not always the most accurate, but I believe completely necessary.
I would think if you ran it on a seperate laptop, you could just run into the line-in with a lot of these software programs, but I have no idea which ones can listen for that or not.
Technically you could run it on your main laptop (assuming you're using one for your music, if not disregard) and still listen on the line-in, but I wouldn't want to have to minimize lights to see sound, etc.
I would think if you ran it on a seperate laptop, you could just run into the line-in with a lot of these software programs, but I have no idea which ones can listen for that or not.
Technically you could run it on your main laptop (assuming you're using one for your music, if not disregard) and still listen on the line-in, but I wouldn't want to have to minimize lights to see sound, etc.
they should make a DMX hub with an audio in........................
I should start a company.............
I'll have to kidnapp tyrone.........
I should start a company.............
I'll have to kidnapp tyrone.........
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There's two ways to look at this...
If you are DJing a gig (like 99% of the gigs "we" do), do you want to have the ultra expensive controllers that sync to music? Then what else do you have to do? Sit back and do nothing (I'm being a little facetious).
I get lots of enjoyment out of "working the board" and pushing all the buttons. I tap my lights with every song... and work all of my banks in 8 scene mode. I have only one chase I use (not on a regular basis) because I like the variety of scrolling through banks.
Not to mention, the crowd sometimes watches you and can see that you're actually controlling the lights, instead of the computer. May be easier to let the computer do it, but it's a lot COOLER when you're doing it.
OR... just put the controller into "music" mode. Now back to software...
If you are DJing a gig (like 99% of the gigs "we" do), do you want to have the ultra expensive controllers that sync to music? Then what else do you have to do? Sit back and do nothing (I'm being a little facetious).
I get lots of enjoyment out of "working the board" and pushing all the buttons. I tap my lights with every song... and work all of my banks in 8 scene mode. I have only one chase I use (not on a regular basis) because I like the variety of scrolling through banks.
Not to mention, the crowd sometimes watches you and can see that you're actually controlling the lights, instead of the computer. May be easier to let the computer do it, but it's a lot COOLER when you're doing it.
OR... just put the controller into "music" mode. Now back to software...
The Martin Freekie has a "control by audio" function that I use most of the time. You just slide the pitch fader all the way down to the bottom.
You can either use the built in mic on the Freekie board itself or it also has an audio line-in.
You can either use the built in mic on the Freekie board itself or it also has an audio line-in.
my chauvet dmx7 has an rca jack in the back. i run an rca cable, mono out of the back of my mixer, into the controller, tap the manual button twice, and turn up the volume on my mixer. select a chase and i'm all set
then sometimes I'll override and take control of one of my fixtures (or more) and the others are still running to the audio in the chase.
then sometimes I'll override and take control of one of my fixtures (or more) and the others are still running to the audio in the chase.
Yes, Thank you. I just stumbled on this thread and thought I should say a few things....
Basically, all of the answers to your questions are YES
You CAN set a scene with your pars, even if they are not DMX controllable, and have them do whatever you like, provided you have them hooked up to a DMX relay pack...(Think Copilot DMX)..
You CAN set ANY fixture, including pars, to be sound controlled and turn the sound control off when needed. The sound level/sensitivity is also customizable as well.
FreeStyler comes with a visualizer, but I do not use it. Why? I use something else and I think i will teach you my way of visualizing as you will learn more and your programs will be more compatible.
I LOVE the audio interaction because you can get a lightshow up and running in a matter of MINUTES. Did you lose all of your programs? Venue too big and resizing the movements doesnt work? Well, all you have to do is set the sound control function to a random DMX variable and the attributes will change with the music. If you do not want an attribute to change, color for example, you can "Override" the random variable and keep it the color you like. You may also release the override command to go back to random.
Look through my guide please. It took much time to write and I am sure it will help beginners as well as advanced users.
Thanks,
rlelek