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   DMX LightShow
A family of programs designed to run DMX controller equipment such as theatre or stage lighting, DJ lights, etc.

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The SwiftTec DMX LightShow software family was designed to make it easy to control DMX equipment such as stage lighting. It comes in various forms:

  • DMX LightShow - the main product which encompasses all the DMX technolgies with unlmited universes.
  • DMX Console - a tradition syle console interface with a limited number of DMX channels.
  • DMX Manager - an advanced system for controlling multiple DMX universes.
  • DMX Theatre - a system for theatres with a single DMX universe
  • DMX DJ - a system for DJ's allowing multiple concurrent lighting effects to be run.

More information about specific products can be found by clicking on the relevant links.

Features

The following feature are common to all the DMX LightShow family of programs.

  • Supports mulitple DMX controllers (some products have built-in limits as to the number of active universes, e.g. DMXconsole will only control a single DMX universe)
  • Hot-swappable DMX controllers - if one interface stops running unplug it, plugs in a new one and it takes over automtically.
  • Editable scenes for creating quick changes to multiple devices. Each scene has
    • A name field
    • Changeable colours on console display
    • Single or multiple frames for creating static or dynamic lighting changes. Frame types include
      • Fade - smooth fading
      • Switch - instance switching
      • Delay - time delay (no device changes)
    • Loop count for frames (option for continuous)
  • Editiable effects - similar to scenes but which only work on selected devices.
  • Unlimited multiple concurrent effects - the only limit is the power and available memory of your computer!
  • Editable channel definitions (Dimmer, Mode, Pan, Tilt, Gobo, Mode, etc)
  • Comes with a number of pre-made device templates (XML format)
    • ACTOR-MATE Magic Box AL10
    • American DJ - Mega Bar 50RBG (7 channel mode)
    • American DJ Pearl LED WH
    • Batmink RGB LED - 7CH.xml
    • Chauvet Insignia 2.0
    • Chauvet Mini Legend EILS-425
    • Dimmer
    • Generic RGB LED - 7 Channel
    • KAM DMX Laser40 FScan
    • KAM MH-644B Barrel Scanner
    • LED PAR-56 RGB Spot, Short
    • LEO MH-630
    • Martin Destroyer X250 (Single Channel Mode)
    • Martin Punisher X250 (Single Channel Mode)
    • Martin X250 Destroyer (5-channel)
    • ParCan-Long-Black
    • ParCan-Long-Silver
    • ParCan-Short-Black
    • ParCan-Short-Silver
    • QTX FX1000 Hazer
    • QTX SmartPar-36
    • SSDL-6078-S-BATMINK LED PAR
    • Sea Whale
    • Showtec Expression 5000 (12-channel)
    • Showtec Indigo 4500 (14-channel)
    • Showtec Phantom 300 Spot (22-channel)
    • Soundlab Low Fog Machine
    • Vellerman VDLPROM5
    • Vellerman VDP250SC6

Supported DMX Interfaces

The following DMX interfaces are supported by the DMX LightShow

USB DMX
(recommended)

The interface has the following key features.

  • USB Bus powered
  • DMX lines galvanically opto-isolated from the USB bus
  • DMX lines over voltage protected, and current limited
  • Simultaneously send and receive up to 512 channels
  • Minimal host computer resource needed
  • Firmware up-datable over USB
  • High quality resilient line drivers
  • Heavy duty powder coated steel case
  • Affordable and easy to build
  • Compatable with all major O/S

For more information or to order a unit please visit  http://www.usbdmx.com/

ENTTEC DMX USB PRO

The ENTTEC DMX USB PRO interface has similar features to the USB DMX interface:

  • Micro processor enabled
  • 1500 V full isolation (data & power lines to protect your computer from surges)
  • 1 Input & 1 Output connector (there is only one DMX port though)
  • RDM enabled
  • Supports Various 3rd party Controllers/VJs/Tools
  • Internal frame buffering
  • Drivers for Windows, OSX and Linux
  • Universe & user config EEPROM
  • Refresh Rate configurable from 1 to 40Hz with a full 512 channel frame
  • Break configurable from 96uS to 1.3mS
  • MaB configurable from 10.6uS to 1.3mS
  • Upgradeable firmware

For more information or to order a unit please visit ENTTEC. Units can also be ordered from Thomann

Velleman A budget USB DMX controller which can be purchased as a self-build kit or pre-built unit.

Pre-built kit (VM116) available from
Rapid Electronics Ltd
Quasar Electronics

Self-build kit (K8062) available from
Quasar Electronics
CPC

The Velleman device does not perform well for a large DMX universe, but is ideal for small installations.

If you manufacture DMX controllers for PC (USB, PCI card or other) and would like SwiftTec add support for your controller please contact us for more information.

 

Which Version?

The DMXLightShow Product Matrix shows the various options supported by each version of the program and/or licence.

 

Download and purchase

You can download the software from our downloads page. You can then run the demo version or request a trial licence key to try the software. Club Membership licences can be purchased from the SwiftTec online shop.

 

Customized Versions and Custom Modules

We at SwiftTec recognise that software does not always meet 100% of the needs of the customer and we are prepared to consider creating customized versions of our software for our customers. If you have a need for this service please contact us on sales@swifttec.co.uk so that we can discuss your requirements.

 
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