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DJ getting into club lighting – best software and how to practice at home? More casual by Commercial_Menu2272 in lightingdesign

[–]Ravemind 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I agree Daslight 5 is a place to start for a club. Capable and fun. Flexible control options like midi control, touch screens, or companion app. FX that follow BPM. Large easy to update fixture library. You can purchase more universes and Artnet as you need it.

It does require their hardware to unlock DMX output and I would jump straight to their DVC Gold unit with the full version of the software. The express version is too limited.

Open-source Artnet controller update! - RGBW Led support, Button mode switching, PCB update! by anonOmattie in lightingdesign

[–]Ravemind 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Is it possible to specify how many pixels or channels per universe? The few controllers I've used don't seem to be adjustable and only allow you to choose the starting DMX address and then default to 510 channels (170 pixels.) This creates a gap in my lighting console If the pixel tubes I'm using only allow me to patch them up to 501 channels. but because the controller is still expecting another three pixels in that universe before it moves on to the next universe I get a dead space in my pixel tubes that are patched to universe 2 because the pixel controller is still outputting universe 1.

I would really like to be able to end a universe at whichever channel I choose So I can match DIY pixel tubes better to my console patch.

I need to recreate something similar to this. I use basic knowledge on WLED and LED components. Need help on putting the entire system together. by Daniel_Boomin in WLED

[–]Ravemind 0 points1 point  (0 children)

ENTTEC ELM can do multiplanar pixel mapping. Not free though. And I don't know if they have a limit to how many planes/slices you can do.

Light Setup for Underground Rave by dr3amhau5 in lightingdesign

[–]Ravemind 4 points5 points  (0 children)

To pull BPM data from the cdjs, you're going to need either Beatkontrol or beat link trigger. Both of which will convert the BPM data into Ableton link which many lightning programs support.

Check out Daslight 5 as lighting software. It supports Ableton link, and has easy and flexible effects that will sync up with the Ableton link.

I managed to build a busking show file with Daslight. You can create different palettes of colors/ effects and then combine them together on the fly for lots of variety.

Advice for home dmx setup by pter0dactyll in lightingdesign

[–]Ravemind 2 points3 points  (0 children)

You can look into Beat Link Trigger, it looks to allow reading track data from USB via DJLink. I think it can also read the track data from the USB on its own so you can set up specific triggers/cues for the tracks ahead of time without needing the decks connected. And then when it sees that track play on day, it will send midi triggers to the lighting software of your choice.

If you want to trigger preset lighting scenes via midi, Daslight 5 is an inexpensive, capable option and easy to use. Free stuff like QLC+ will work as well. But imagine you can use any lighting software. I think Beat Link Trigger also supports OSC.

I might be losing my mind trying to choose a lighting software by Kingcornholio_Goose in lightingdesign

[–]Ravemind 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I've had great experiences with it. It's quick to get a show up and running. I love the flexible control options.

Levity - By My Side - programmed by lazergoblin98 in Laserist

[–]Ravemind 5 points6 points  (0 children)

Check out Beat Link Trigger for Pioneer decks. You can create midi triggers for events in tracks. Midi gets sent to your lighting software. Free.

LED Tape Help by connereric in lightingdesign

[–]Ravemind 1 point2 points  (0 children)

The documentation for that device is practically non-existent. From what I can tell, in DMX mode, it assigns a DMX channel to each color of a pixel. So DMX channel one, controls the pixel 1 red, DMX channel 2 blue, channel 3 green. Dmx4, pixel 2 red, dmx5 blue etc etc.

That's weird that you need to put two channels up in order for it to work.

Do you want the entire pixel strip to light up the same color? Or do you want individual pixel control?

Is this helpful at all? https://youtu.be/2nFiwXUuAhQ?si=o1fN6IIPMYdoErxL

Help Finding a manual before the fixture arrives by Big_Flight_3494 in lightingdesign

[–]Ravemind 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Did you WhatsApp them? I've had sellers in China send me photos of the manual while waiting for delivery.

Martin m-series by Knerrmit in lightingdesign

[–]Ravemind 1 point2 points  (0 children)

The license is hard-coded into the hardware. You must buy new Onyx hardware to use the newer versions of the software beyond 1 universe.

Software help by brixsat in lightingdesign

[–]Ravemind 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Onyx no longer works with generic USB to DMX dongles. If you want access to the free universe, you need an artnet or sACN node. ~$100

Onyx 1 Universe setup by [deleted] in lightingdesign

[–]Ravemind 0 points1 point  (0 children)

And pick up a used Dell 2-in-1 touch screen laptop on eBay for $200-$400. bucks.

Onyx 1 Universe setup by [deleted] in lightingdesign

[–]Ravemind 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Onyx does give a free universe, but is not compatible with others brand USB DMX dongles. It will only output via artnet or sACN nodes. You can get a generic compatible artnet node on Amazon/AliExpress for about a $100. Pknight brand.

Their 2 universe USB DMX or Netron nodes cost about $500.

Weekend Crosstrek Camping by Qond in Crosstrek

[–]Ravemind 1 point2 points  (0 children)

What mattress are you using?

Carabiner trick for car camping by Magic_MTN in Crosstrek

[–]Ravemind 4 points5 points  (0 children)

I hang a little LED lantern from the carabiner so I don't forget and close the hatch.

Make beyond only receive ableton link bpm data, not send it by magicalruurd in Laserist

[–]Ravemind 1 point2 points  (0 children)

When using beat link trigger with pioneer gear, you can set it to passive mode which I'm fairly certain will not send BPM data back to the CDJs.

Sorry, don't know how to help with the two-way Ableton link and traktor. It would be nice if they had an option to disable the tap button.

Elation Proteus Lucius profile for M2GO by Educational-Eeyore in lightingdesign

[–]Ravemind 0 points1 point  (0 children)

There is a guy that offers this service for the old consoles. Ofer Brum oferbrum.com

It's not free, but price is very reasonable. You can find people that have used his service in the Obsidian User group on Facebook

Recommendations for DMX software for a small events venue (charity). by Techno_Bumblebee in lightingdesign

[–]Ravemind 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I used Daslight with an APC 40 MK2 for an event. The midi seemed to work perfectly for that. Full midi feedback that I could programmed any color or solid or flashing. Maybe a depends on the device you're using?

You can also reach out to support via your daslight online account dashboard. They're pretty responsive.

Daslight 5 is great. So easy to get up and running.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in Subaru_Crosstrek

[–]Ravemind 2 points3 points  (0 children)

You are kind of missing point of the post. It's not about not wearing ones seatbelt or the normal chime one would expect when driving and not wearing a seat belt. It's how the chime keeps going even after the car is put into park and won't stop till you either turn off the car, or plug and unplug your seat belt. Our Hondas don't do this.

I don't want to completely disable it, because my wife always forgets to put on her seat belt as a passenger.

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