![]() ![]() ![]() When that section approaches you can simply click your pedal to move to the next scene in Lightjams and bam, your color change is complete with one press. Let’s say the beginning of your performance is lively and calls for warm colors like red, orange, and yellow and the next section of the performance mellows out and needs dimmer cold colors like purple and blue. As is the case for most programs, designing your lightshow is as simple as assigning your fixtures to a channel and mapping attributes such as hue, saturation, intensity, etc to a grid of scenes that you can then move through with the click of a pedal. Obviously, every piece of lighting software is slightly different with its own set of pros and cons, but I’ve been really impressed with Lightjams as it’s highly capable while being user friendly. Generally the idea is to connect your light fixtures to a computer, program the light show in your software, and execute lighting changes with a MIDI controller such as an AirTurn device. Think of them as the two sides to the lighting-control coin. ![]() Most software programs that are used to program a DMX light show can be used with MIDI. DMX is a lighting control protocol and the common language for most lighting hardware and software. You might already be familiar with MIDI as it’s been around since your grandpappy was cutting up the dance floor. To get started, you first must enter the world of MIDI and DMX. However, with a little set up on the software side, your AirTurn pedals or remotes can be used to control your DMX rig! If you can dream it, you can do it! At least with AirTurn you can ) Currently, there are only a few options for controlling DMX lights wirelessly, some of which require you to purchase Bluetooth specific lighting fixtures. Plus it puts your show in your own hands, no more trusting a mysterious stranger of questionable sobriety hiding behind a big scary board. It may sound daunting to run your lights while you’re performing, but it’s never been easier. Here’s the thing: Musicians can do this themselves now. You think to yourself, “Wow this band must have their own lighting tech, a real pro.” Now brace yourself. We’ve all been there: you go to a show and notice the lighting is seriously cool from the color changes to the timing to the strobes, it’s just ON POINT. ![]()
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