Re: iPad based lighting rig
One more question Jeff - what are you using the 2TB Time Capsule for?
One more question Jeff - what are you using the 2TB Time Capsule for?
iPad based lighting rig
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Re: iPad based lighting rig
Thank you for the kind words.
We know we're not big league but we're really happy with the results of the iPad and computer control.
It's the router for the sound (5 GHz) & lights (2.4 GHz), and backup device.
I run the light show from my drums via iPad (iPhone app) networked to the light laptop. In addition to buttons for each song there are buttons for blackout and scenes between sets/songs. Admittedly there's an "OH CRAP" button with a generic light show that kills the back track/click track in case we get off.
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I haven't tried, I use the same network for sound & lights, just connect on different bands.
Thank you for the kind words.
We know we're not big league but we're really happy with the results of the iPad and computer control.
It's the router for the sound (5 GHz) & lights (2.4 GHz), and backup device.
I run the light show from my drums via iPad (iPhone app) networked to the light laptop. In addition to buttons for each song there are buttons for blackout and scenes between sets/songs. Admittedly there's an "OH CRAP" button with a generic light show that kills the back track/click track in case we get off.
The Lighting Controller • View forum - Smartphone app
I haven't tried, I use the same network for sound & lights, just connect on different bands.
Re: iPad based lighting rig
All my lights are here. Busy doing sound gigs last night and today. I'll see about setting up the rig in my basement and giving it a go!!
Fixtures:
8 - Blizzard 3NX
6 - Chauvet Pinspot LED 360
4 - Chauvet Intimidator 1.0
DMXIS
Lookin forward to getting down to business!
I used four 3NX's to light up a comedian last night. Here's a short video after, with the lights just changing color. Nice and bright!!
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FxqUQsBTm18
All my lights are here. Busy doing sound gigs last night and today. I'll see about setting up the rig in my basement and giving it a go!!
Fixtures:
8 - Blizzard 3NX
6 - Chauvet Pinspot LED 360
4 - Chauvet Intimidator 1.0
DMXIS
Lookin forward to getting down to business!
I used four 3NX's to light up a comedian last night. Here's a short video after, with the lights just changing color. Nice and bright!!
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FxqUQsBTm18
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Re: iPad based lighting rig
I've had some time to work with DMXIS, I really like the program. Maybe not advanced enough for true Lampies but for a sound guy upgrading his ancient light setup, it's exactly what I'm looking for, in terms of ease of use!
8 - Blizzard 3NX's
6 - Chauvet Intimidator 1.0
6 - Chauvet Pinspot 360's
4 - Blizzard Fab5's
Chauvet Hurricane 1600 flex smoke machine
DMXIS
Begringer FCB1010 foot controller
Pics:
Video:
DMXIS - YouTube
DMXIS & pin spot 360's - YouTube
DMXIS - YouTube
DMXIS - YouTube
I've had some time to work with DMXIS, I really like the program. Maybe not advanced enough for true Lampies but for a sound guy upgrading his ancient light setup, it's exactly what I'm looking for, in terms of ease of use!
8 - Blizzard 3NX's
6 - Chauvet Intimidator 1.0
6 - Chauvet Pinspot 360's
4 - Blizzard Fab5's
Chauvet Hurricane 1600 flex smoke machine
DMXIS
Begringer FCB1010 foot controller
Pics:
Video:
DMXIS - YouTube
DMXIS & pin spot 360's - YouTube
DMXIS - YouTube
DMXIS - YouTube
Re: iPad based lighting rig
Figured out iPad control for DMXIS with some help.
iPad interface: 4 banks of 25 scenes broken down into groups. Also, main Dimmer control for all fixtures and little details like 3NX Strobe, 3NX color chase, smoke machine control and global blackout. TouchOSC has a totally user defineable interface, so here is what I came up with.
Second page, global control over 3NX (rear) and Fab5 (band) fixtures! And more...
And iPhone control as well. 4 pages, access to 25 scenes and more, one group for each page
Verse
Chorus
Solo
End
Master Faders
3NX global control
Fab5 global control
Video!!
No smoke, my new smoke machine has not arrived yet. the first video kinda shows what's what, the second talks about the iPad/iPhone interface
DMXIS walk through - YouTube
DMXIS iPad TouchOSC - YouTube
Figured out iPad control for DMXIS with some help.
iPad interface: 4 banks of 25 scenes broken down into groups. Also, main Dimmer control for all fixtures and little details like 3NX Strobe, 3NX color chase, smoke machine control and global blackout. TouchOSC has a totally user defineable interface, so here is what I came up with.
Second page, global control over 3NX (rear) and Fab5 (band) fixtures! And more...
And iPhone control as well. 4 pages, access to 25 scenes and more, one group for each page
Verse
Chorus
Solo
End
Master Faders
3NX global control
Fab5 global control
Video!!
No smoke, my new smoke machine has not arrived yet. the first video kinda shows what's what, the second talks about the iPad/iPhone interface
DMXIS walk through - YouTube
DMXIS iPad TouchOSC - YouTube
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Re: iPad based lighting rig
I use ShowXpress also, and it does have an iPhone and iPad app to run Live Mode, it's worked flaulessly
I use ShowXpress also, and it does have an iPhone and iPad app to run Live Mode, it's worked flaulessly
Re: iPad based lighting rig
Good stuff!!
I added 4 MiniMacs courtesy of Shane Presley.
Here's a quick video. Really happy with them!!
Martin Minimac profile - YouTube
Good stuff!!
I added 4 MiniMacs courtesy of Shane Presley.
Here's a quick video. Really happy with them!!
Martin Minimac profile - YouTube
Re: iPad based lighting rig
Below is a video from last month where our bass player set up a camera on his side of the stage to evaluate his performance. It gives an OK perspective of the light show.
I've done all of the light/video/back tracks but I am not nor have I ever have been a lampie, I'm just a drummer/sound guy trying to make his way in the lighting world. So constructive criticism is encouraged
About the lights- My thought on this song was to create a dark, post apocalyptic feel. Starts off dark and foggy and uses the lasers as the primary light, staying mostly dark and shadowy until the 2:48 mark when some side effect lights kick in. From 3:40 to 4:00 the guitar solo is highlighted with a little movement from the back lights. Then at 4:00 we go bright to finish out the song.
About the sound- This is a video camera recording in the smallest bar we play, not much drum out of the mains and the compression from the camera mic is awful. Sounds kinda like a BigE demo.
ROCK SHOW - MUSE UPRISING - CIMARRON BAR - FEB 2, 2013 - YouTube
Below is a video from last month where our bass player set up a camera on his side of the stage to evaluate his performance. It gives an OK perspective of the light show.
I've done all of the light/video/back tracks but I am not nor have I ever have been a lampie, I'm just a drummer/sound guy trying to make his way in the lighting world. So constructive criticism is encouraged
About the lights- My thought on this song was to create a dark, post apocalyptic feel. Starts off dark and foggy and uses the lasers as the primary light, staying mostly dark and shadowy until the 2:48 mark when some side effect lights kick in. From 3:40 to 4:00 the guitar solo is highlighted with a little movement from the back lights. Then at 4:00 we go bright to finish out the song.
About the sound- This is a video camera recording in the smallest bar we play, not much drum out of the mains and the compression from the camera mic is awful. Sounds kinda like a BigE demo.
ROCK SHOW - MUSE UPRISING - CIMARRON BAR - FEB 2, 2013 - YouTube