Summary: In this week’s episode, we dive into the Mailbag for the Free Q & A Tuesday! This is where I take questions from listeners and walk them through my through my thought process.<br> If you’ve been listening to the show I would greatly appreciate if you could review and rate the Podcast: <a href="https://www.learnstagelighting.com/itunes/">https://www.learnstagelighting.com/itunes/</a><br> Mailbag! (1:45)<br> John (1:48) I’m in a band and am trying to upgrade from auto mode. I have 5 Chauvet color strips 3 led pars, 2 UV Flat panels. You suggested as the next step. OK, so I haven’t taken your advice, yet. What I did do was after talking with our sound guy, he uses ShowXpress, I downloaded the since it was free to play with. Here’s where my questions come up.<br> 1. The fixtures that are cheap Chinese stuff. Stage Ape Pars cans (3) and Flat panel UV (2) are not on the list to add to the page. How do you handle addressing lights that are not listed? I figure I might have the same issue with DMXIS.<br> 2. After adding the color strip Mimi’s (3) color strip mini FX (2) to the show I couldn’t get the 3D view to open. An icon would show up in the bottom bar but wouldn’t open.<br> When working with ShowXpress it tends to be glitchy which is why I do recommend DMXIS. For the issues with Chauvet, I am not sure why the 3D View won’t open so you may want to contact them directly. If you’re working with cheaply made fixtures they may not work with ShowXpress. ShowXpress mostly works well with Chauvet brand fixtures a few other models.<br> You have to get a Fixture Light Library Request to try to add to the Library. Unfortunately, I do not know how long it will take for them to respond. With DMXIS you can create your own fixtures at <a href="http://fixtures.dmxis.com/">fixtures.dmxis.com</a> and add the fixtures there to your DMXIS.<br> I do recommend checking out DMXIS again with the <a href="http://www.db-audioware.com/show-buddy">ShowBuddy Demo</a> as well watching this video to get you started with <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jyvFXVxRJoo">ENTTEC DMXIS Training</a>.<br> Asaf (6:20) I work with M-Touch. What are the 10 sliders are the most important to record on the M-Touch sliders? <br> It’s hard to provide a basic description on what you should record for your 10 Faders. So the question you need to ask when you’re getting ready to set up is “Do you really need a Fader Control for this option?”<br> Colors may be better for the button control. But Intensity controls would be more ideal for your Faders. I would suggest checking out <a href="https://lp.learnstagelighting.com/learn-stage-lighting-labs/">Learn Stage Lighting Labs</a> to help you get started with setting up.<br> Yuri (10:10) I have a small gear rental company (some light, sound equipment, and truss)<br> We set up our light equipment in different venues, most of it is 6 clones of Robe Pointe, 8 RGBW led pars (18×15 watt) and 2 led COB Blinders. The software are we using is Sunlite suite 2 with Akai MPC 20 controller. So my question is should I move to onyx software using the same Akai controller and Artnet box, or stay on my current setup? What benefit can I get if I move to ONYX solution? Can you also provide some tricks (alternative gear placing)?<br> ONYX is a great platform but you need to find the software that is right for you. ONYX is a more complex system than Sunlite but if you’re happy with it and it works, there’s no need to change the software.<br> If you’re ready to move up to a professional level then ONYX is a great step up. If you have Faders or Knobs you do want to download a program called <a href="http://showcockpit.com/site/?s=home">Show Cockpit</a> for variable control.<br> Carl (15:00) One thing I’ve been trying to find out is how to use the speed function of moving heads. I really can’t figure out what it is good for.
