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- Tue Feb 13, 2024 3:37 am
- Forum: Show Buddy Active
- Topic: Show Buddy support is here ?
- Replies: 1
- Views: 823
Re: Show Buddy support is here ?
This is a forum for Show Buddy Active users. Just like any other forum on the internet, it's not an 'official' channel for product support. It's merely a place to present questions and hopefully get answers. There's not a ton of activity here, but I've found it a good place to exchange information. ...
- Tue Feb 13, 2024 3:28 am
- Forum: Show Buddy Active
- Topic: Strobe configuration
- Replies: 1
- Views: 663
Re: Strobe configuration
When you say you can't get strobes to work properly with Show Buddy Active (SBA) do you mean you're unable to select the strobe feature of the fixture, or SBA is not controlling the fixture as you might expect?
- Tue Jan 16, 2024 5:50 pm
- Forum: Show Buddy Active
- Topic: Controlling multiple lights - beginner question
- Replies: 2
- Views: 610
Re: Controlling multiple lights - beginner question
In general, DMX Lighting has a few different operating modes: Auto - operates without a controller and cycles through some internal preset patterns. Master/Slave - One fixture (Master) runs through preset patterns, while other connected fixtures (Slaves) follow what the master is doing. No controlle...
- Tue Nov 29, 2022 5:56 pm
- Forum: DMXIS
- Topic: Wireless DMX
- Replies: 1
- Views: 651
Re: Wireless DMX
Yes, that can be done. I've been doing it that way for around ten years now with great success. There are a number of different DMX wireless solutions that will work. Go to eBay and look up 'wireless dmx'. For best results, make sure the transmitter has a clear line-of-site to the receiver... but it...
- Tue Nov 29, 2022 5:28 pm
- Forum: DMXIS
- Topic: Wireless DMX Lag
- Replies: 1
- Views: 680
Re: Wireless DMX Lag
I also use DMXIS with Donner receiver/transmitters. Lag happens when the receivers aren't getting a good signal from the transmitter. Try to reposition the transmitter to see what happens... also try moving the transmitter antenna around. It might have a bad connection. I'm not sure of your setup, b...
- Mon May 16, 2022 2:13 pm
- Forum: DMXIS
- Topic: Ableton Live & Midi Bank / Preset Selection
- Replies: 4
- Views: 990
Re: Ableton Live & Midi Bank / Preset Selection
Excellent tip, Dave. Thank you!
- Sun May 15, 2022 9:53 pm
- Forum: DMXIS
- Topic: Ableton Live & Midi Bank / Preset Selection
- Replies: 4
- Views: 990
Ableton Live & Midi Bank / Preset Selection
To select Banks and Presets in Ableton Live I can set up two channels- one for Ch 15 and the other for Ch 16. Is there a way to combine these tracks into one that will preserve Ch information? I'm using the Intro version of Ableton and need to keep my channel count to no more than 16. Or maybe there...
- Wed May 11, 2022 11:18 pm
- Forum: DMXIS
- Topic: Ableton and DMXIS are not always working (detailed report)
- Replies: 7
- Views: 1745
Re: Ableton and DMXIS are not always working (detailed report)
Here's a test I did to quantify what I'm seeing. A lag between when the click sounds and when the light turn on can clearly be seen in the Ableton Live data. With Studio One the click and light turning on happen almost simultaneously. Latency.png I should note that the computer running DMXIS was the...
- Wed May 11, 2022 6:21 pm
- Forum: DMXIS
- Topic: Ableton and DMXIS are not always working (detailed report)
- Replies: 7
- Views: 1745
Re: Ableton and DMXIS are not always working (detailed report)
I just got Studio One Artist 5 and Ableton Live Intro 11 and have started down the path of DMXIS automation. I noticed some latency/jitter issues so I set up a few tests. The first test alternated between two DMXIS presets at 120 BPM while playing a click. The presets control the dimmer of a single ...
- Sun May 08, 2022 10:36 pm
- Forum: DMXIS
- Topic: Midi NRPN and Bank Tempo
- Replies: 0
- Views: 1432
Midi NRPN and Bank Tempo
I recently explored the possibility of using a Midi CC to control Bank Tempo. The control was rather course since the tempo range is from 60 to 300 BPM and the CC range is from 0 to 127. Fortunately, DMXIS is capable of handling NRPN. There's not much in the manual about it other than saying it's ca...
- Thu May 05, 2022 2:54 pm
- Forum: DMXIS
- Topic: DMXIS + MIDI Sync - Not Working/Working Inconsistently/Failing to Operate as Expected
- Replies: 24
- Views: 13819
Re: DMXIS + MIDI Sync - Not Working/Working Inconsistently/Failing to Operate as Expected
You're transmitting the wrong message type. Ah! That would do it. :) I changed the message typ being sent and I was indeed able to see the tempo change. My midi routing has some issues causing the tempo to fluctuate quite a bit. I'm working on that. I did notice though... When I start DMXIS, it wil...
- Thu May 05, 2022 7:13 am
- Forum: DMXIS
- Topic: DMXIS + MIDI Sync - Not Working/Working Inconsistently/Failing to Operate as Expected
- Replies: 24
- Views: 13819
Re: DMXIS + MIDI Sync - Not Working/Working Inconsistently/Failing to Operate as Expected
Ever find a solution to this? I'm trying to get 'Synch to incoming MIDI clock' working. So far it doesn't seem to do anything different if I have it checked or not. I'm sending a a "MTC Quarter Frame" event accoring to Midi-Ox, but my tempo isn't changing. I can grab the Master Speed knob ...
- Mon May 02, 2022 3:26 pm
- Forum: DMXIS
- Topic: MIDI learns but does not respond
- Replies: 10
- Views: 1277
Re: MIDI learns but does not respond
I can issue a first command to next bank for example and it will respond to that but only once. I was able to duplicate what you're seeing. I linked a CC to the down arrow button on the Preset Manager page. If I send a value of 127 it presses the button down (you'll see it change visually). I then ...
- Mon May 02, 2022 1:04 am
- Forum: DMXIS
- Topic: Studio One 5 what is 'Preset'?
- Replies: 2
- Views: 707
Re: Studio One 5 what is 'Preset'?
I see. That makes sense that it's recording the VST automation. Here's a track where I used Note ON msgs to change presets, then recorded while moving some different faders. It recorded the faders one at a time... meaning I wasn't able to select multiple faders at once. I had to dub over each fader ...
- Sun May 01, 2022 6:24 am
- Forum: DMXIS
- Topic: Studio One 5 what is 'Preset'?
- Replies: 2
- Views: 707
Studio One 5 what is 'Preset'?
I'm just getting started with using DMXIS in Studio One 5. I'm able to set up an instrument track and change Banks & Presets in DMXIS through PC and Not ON messages. All good so far. When I have the DMXIS window open and click on different Banks and Presets while recording, The track records a '...
- Sat Apr 30, 2022 10:06 pm
- Forum: DMXIS
- Topic: MIDI learns but does not respond
- Replies: 10
- Views: 1277
Re: MIDI learns but does not respond
You can most definitely control the bank & preset buttons from MIDI Wow! I stand corrected. Been using DMXIS for 8 years and never knew those arrows were assignable on the Preset Manager. That was the primary reason I still used the footswitch... that and 'Hold For Last Preset' which I use to b...
- Fri Apr 29, 2022 7:56 pm
- Forum: DMXIS
- Topic: MIDI learns but does not respond
- Replies: 10
- Views: 1277
Re: MIDI learns but does not respond
I am trying to advance the Banks and Presets via a MIDI foot pedal. I assigned the Midi commands to the Preset and Banks advance and Back buttons successfully (and see the assignments when I right-click the buttons). But when I send the Mdi commands there is no response. I don't think you can Advan...
- Mon Apr 25, 2022 6:59 pm
- Forum: Show Buddy Active
- Topic: SHOW BUDDY ACTIVE
- Replies: 2
- Views: 630
Re: SHOW BUDDY ACTIVE
In addition to Dave's vids, I've learned a lot from Learn Stage Lighting. The vids there are primarily for DMXIS, but many of the concepts translate directly to Show Buddy Active.
- Wed Apr 13, 2022 3:51 am
- Forum: Show Buddy Active Wish List
- Topic: [WISH 2.0.9] Virtual Faders
- Replies: 2
- Views: 3924
Re: [WISH 2.0.9] Virtual Faders
Bumping this one up since I ran into recent case where I could have used it. I have several pars with a 'Dim' channel In my lighting rig. I also have several other effects lights such as Movers and Scanners with a 'Dim' channel. I typically run my Master at 0.3. Problem is, my Movers don't create a ...
- Thu Feb 10, 2022 12:41 am
- Forum: Show Buddy Active Wish List
- Topic: [WISH 2.0.11] Sizeable Macro Output Console [Implemented SBA 2.1.4]
- Replies: 2
- Views: 3733
- Thu Feb 10, 2022 12:38 am
- Forum: Show Buddy Active Wish List
- Topic: [WISH 2.0.11] Sizeable Macro Output Console [Implemented SBA 2.1.4]
- Replies: 2
- Views: 3733
Re: [WISH 2.0.11] Sizeable Macro Output Console
Implemented in SBA 2.1.4.
- Mon Jan 31, 2022 10:05 pm
- Forum: Show Buddy Active
- Topic: Importing DMXIS into Show Buddy
- Replies: 2
- Views: 1030
Re: Importing DMXIS into Show Buddy
File|Import DMXIS Data...
- Mon Jan 31, 2022 10:03 pm
- Forum: DMXIS
- Topic: Fixtures GONE !
- Replies: 2
- Views: 931
Re: Fixtures GONE !
All of the fixture defining occurs in DmxConfig.xml. As long as the name is pointing to the correct file and that file exists then it should show up. I would do a few things here: 1. Check your computer for multiple DmxConfig.xml files. Maybe DMXIS is looking at a different one than you're expecting...
- Fri Jan 21, 2022 3:17 am
- Forum: Show Buddy Active
- Topic: Adj Sweeper Beam
- Replies: 4
- Views: 1340
Re: Adj Sweeper Beam
I have something very similar to an ADJ Sweeper Beam in my lighting rig. If you're going to use it in 35 channel mode, rather that creating a single fixture definition I suggest creating a fixture called ADJ Sweeper Beam Control that defines the first three channels, then use a simple RGBW fixture e...
- Mon Jan 17, 2022 1:28 am
- Forum: Show Buddy Active
- Topic: Show Buddy Active 2.1.3 beta available
- Replies: 5
- Views: 1814
Re: Show Buddy Active 2.1.3 beta available
Note: To turn on the 3D Beams, go to File|Preferences|General, Scroll down to the Visualiser section, Make sure 3D beams (experimental) is Enabled.
- Sat Jan 15, 2022 7:20 am
- Forum: Show Buddy Active
- Topic: 2.0.12 availability?
- Replies: 14
- Views: 11502
Re: 2.0.12 availability?
For those watching this thread- Dave has a new Beta version of SBA available. See details HERE.
- Fri Jan 14, 2022 2:15 am
- Forum: DMXIS
- Topic: using 2 DMXIS boxes at the same time
- Replies: 1
- Views: 901
Re: using 2 DMXIS boxes at the same time
DMXIS is a single Universe, single instance application.
If you want to run multiple Universes go with Show Buddy Active and a Chauvet DMX-AN2. The standard SBA can do two Universes while SBA Max can do up to 16 Universes.
If you want to run multiple Universes go with Show Buddy Active and a Chauvet DMX-AN2. The standard SBA can do two Universes while SBA Max can do up to 16 Universes.
- Wed Jan 12, 2022 1:14 am
- Forum: Show Buddy Active Wish List
- Topic: [WISH 2.0.11] DMXIS Interface Mode
- Replies: 1
- Views: 1077
[WISH 2.0.11] DMXIS Interface Mode
I like the interface improvements of SBA over DMXIS. There are some people who might prefer to NOT learn a new interface. Aside from the visualizer, the SBA controls are very similar to DMXIS. It would be nice if SBA had the option to run in "DMXIS Mode" where the look & feel would be ...
- Mon Jan 03, 2022 2:51 am
- Forum: DMXIS
- Topic: CC 110 Crib Notes
- Replies: 2
- Views: 966
Re: CC 110 Crib Notes
Once the traffic gets to some intolerable point and enough clock messages are delayed by this other traffic, DMXIS loses it, usually locking onto an absurd number. And I've found no easy "panic disconnect" or "panic resync". Of course, I'm in the middle of performing a song onst...
- Thu Dec 02, 2021 10:50 pm
- Forum: DMXIS
- Topic: DMXIS lighting rig walkthrough
- Replies: 1
- Views: 1078
Re: DMXIS lighting rig walkthrough
Very nice setup! Thanks for doing the video. I can appreciate compact lighting setups that are efficient both visually and setup wise. My current lighting rig takes as much if not more times to set up than the PA. I'm always looking for ways to make set up quicker. I use wireless DMX which saves a L...