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by RichG
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. ...
by RichG
Tue Feb 13, 2024 3:28 am
Forum: Show Buddy Active
Topic: Strobe configuration
Replies: 1
Views: 659

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?
by RichG
Tue Jan 16, 2024 5:50 pm
Forum: Show Buddy Active
Topic: Controlling multiple lights - beginner question
Replies: 2
Views: 607

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...
by RichG
Tue Nov 29, 2022 5:56 pm
Forum: DMXIS
Topic: Wireless DMX
Replies: 1
Views: 650

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...
by RichG
Tue Nov 29, 2022 5:28 pm
Forum: DMXIS
Topic: Wireless DMX Lag
Replies: 1
Views: 678

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...
by RichG
Mon May 16, 2022 2:13 pm
Forum: DMXIS
Topic: Ableton Live & Midi Bank / Preset Selection
Replies: 4
Views: 984

Re: Ableton Live & Midi Bank / Preset Selection

Excellent tip, Dave. Thank you!
by RichG
Sun May 15, 2022 9:53 pm
Forum: DMXIS
Topic: Ableton Live & Midi Bank / Preset Selection
Replies: 4
Views: 984

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...
by RichG
Wed May 11, 2022 11:18 pm
Forum: DMXIS
Topic: Ableton and DMXIS are not always working (detailed report)
Replies: 7
Views: 1744

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...
by RichG
Wed May 11, 2022 6:21 pm
Forum: DMXIS
Topic: Ableton and DMXIS are not always working (detailed report)
Replies: 7
Views: 1744

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 ...
by RichG
Sun May 08, 2022 10:36 pm
Forum: DMXIS
Topic: Midi NRPN and Bank Tempo
Replies: 0
Views: 1431

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...
by RichG
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: 13810

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...
by RichG
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: 13810

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 ...
by RichG
Mon May 02, 2022 3:26 pm
Forum: DMXIS
Topic: MIDI learns but does not respond
Replies: 10
Views: 1276

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 ...
by RichG
Mon May 02, 2022 1:04 am
Forum: DMXIS
Topic: Studio One 5 what is 'Preset'?
Replies: 2
Views: 706

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 ...
by RichG
Sun May 01, 2022 6:24 am
Forum: DMXIS
Topic: Studio One 5 what is 'Preset'?
Replies: 2
Views: 706

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 '...
by RichG
Sat Apr 30, 2022 10:06 pm
Forum: DMXIS
Topic: MIDI learns but does not respond
Replies: 10
Views: 1276

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...
by RichG
Fri Apr 29, 2022 7:56 pm
Forum: DMXIS
Topic: MIDI learns but does not respond
Replies: 10
Views: 1276

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...
by RichG
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.
by RichG
Wed Apr 13, 2022 3:51 am
Forum: Show Buddy Active Wish List
Topic: [WISH 2.0.9] Virtual Faders
Replies: 2
Views: 3923

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 ...
by RichG
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: 3731

Re: [WISH 2.0.11] Sizeable Macro Output Console [Implemented SBA 2.1.4]

RichG wrote: Thu Feb 10, 2022 12:38 am Implemented in SBA 2.1.4.
by RichG
Mon Jan 31, 2022 10:05 pm
Forum: Show Buddy Active
Topic: Importing DMXIS into Show Buddy
Replies: 2
Views: 1027

Re: Importing DMXIS into Show Buddy

File|Import DMXIS Data...
by RichG
Mon Jan 31, 2022 10:03 pm
Forum: DMXIS
Topic: Fixtures GONE !
Replies: 2
Views: 929

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...
by RichG
Fri Jan 21, 2022 3:17 am
Forum: Show Buddy Active
Topic: Adj Sweeper Beam
Replies: 4
Views: 1338

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...
by RichG
Mon Jan 17, 2022 1:28 am
Forum: Show Buddy Active
Topic: Show Buddy Active 2.1.3 beta available
Replies: 5
Views: 1809

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.
by RichG
Sat Jan 15, 2022 7:20 am
Forum: Show Buddy Active
Topic: 2.0.12 availability?
Replies: 14
Views: 11497

Re: 2.0.12 availability?

For those watching this thread- Dave has a new Beta version of SBA available. See details HERE.
by RichG
Fri Jan 14, 2022 2:15 am
Forum: DMXIS
Topic: using 2 DMXIS boxes at the same time
Replies: 1
Views: 900

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.
by RichG
Wed Jan 12, 2022 1:14 am
Forum: Show Buddy Active Wish List
Topic: [WISH 2.0.11] DMXIS Interface Mode
Replies: 1
Views: 1074

[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 ...
by RichG
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...
by RichG
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...