Computer based DMX Systems with Sound input

[Matt Vivlamore]

So after this last weekend, I am looking for a new DMX Computer based program.

On the last show, the bands Lighting Guy asked for a Aux with just the kick drum going out and he plugged it into his Lighting Console (Behringer one); and all he had to do was change the patterns/scenes and the drummer’s kick controlled the speed/tempo of changes.

Anything out there where I can take a music/sound/instrument signal (say kick or snare drum) and let the light change to the beat of the music?

 

[Matthew Haber]

Re: Computer based DMX Systems with Sound input

Chamsys MagicQ will do that but you would need to purchase their MagicQ Audio Interface.

 

[Jeff Babcock]

Re: Computer based DMX Systems with Sound input

You can also do it with Freestyler, which is of course free. Just add USB to DMX box and low latency audio interface.

http://www.freestylersupport.com/wiki/sound_2_light

 

[Matt Vivlamore]

Re: Computer based DMX Systems with Sound input

I don't mind buying a new interface thingy, but I also don't want to spend more than $1000 bucks.

 

[Matthew Haber]

Re: Computer based DMX Systems with Sound input

I don't mind buying a new interface thingy, but I also don't want to spend more than $1000 bucks.

You can contact Esteban at PRG Distribution and he will get a quote for you on the Chamsys product but I suspect it is within your budget. You would also need something like an Enttec USB DMX Pro or Chamsys MagicDMX Full to get the DMX out of the software and those cost $150 and $100 respectively.

 

[Silas Pradetto]

Re: Computer based DMX Systems with Sound input

The Elation products can all use sound input to trigger lights.