MADRIX Help and Manual © 2011 inoage GmbH MADRIX Help and Manual Version: 2.12.
1 MADRIX Help and Manual Table of Contents Part I Getting Started 6 1 What Is ................................................................................................................................... DMX? 7 2 What Are ................................................................................................................................... LEDs? 9 3 System ...................................................................................................................................
Contents 2 13 Fixture ................................................................................................................................... Editor 180 Part IV MADRIX Options 183 1 Start................................................................................................................................... Options 183 2 File ................................................................................................................................... Watcher 186 3 Devices ...
3 MADRIX Help and Manual M2L Color Fade .......................................................................................................................................................... 272 M2L Color Rings .......................................................................................................................................................... 274 M2L Color Scroll ........................................................................................................................
Contents 4 Elation Professional .......................................................................................................................................................... MIDICON 481 Hercules DJ Console .......................................................................................................................................................... Rm x 483 Hercules DJ Control ...........................................................................................................
Part I
Getting Started 1 6 Getting Started Introduction Welcome to MADRIX - the professional LED lighting control software solution for architecture and entertainment environments including clubs, nightclubs, stages, art installations, exhibition stands, interior and building illumination. This manual is designed both as a course in using MADRIX and as an ongoing reference. How To Use This Help And Manual You can always call up the MADRIX Help and Manual by pressing "F1" while working with the application.
7 MADRIX Help and Manual LINKS are displayed in orange. Simply click through and you will be taken to the according chapter within this user guide or an external website will be launched. MADRIX and this user guide are only available in English. 1.1 What Is DMX? About DMX DMX512, often abridged to DMX (Digital MultipleX), is a communication protocol used mainly to control stage lighting. It is a type of the RS-485 architecture.
Getting Started 8 The connectors themselves should be five-pin XLRs. Nevertheless, only three pins of the five are used. Many manufacturers use three-pin XLR connectors, in violation of the Standard. Additionally, with the approval of the DMX512-A standard Cat5-cabling is also an acceptable wiring topology if used in a permanent installation. Only cables designed for utilization with DMX512 should be used. Testing by ESTA has shown that CAT5 cables may be used without any compromise of signal quality.
9 1.2 MADRIX Help and Manual What Are LEDs? About LEDs A light emitting diode (LED in short) is an electronic semiconductor unit. If a voltage is applied to the diode in a flow pattern, it emits light. With the help of specific choices of semiconductor materials and doping, a large variety of light and color shades can be produced. Most importantly, the spectral range and the efficiency of the diodes can be influenced.
Getting Started 1.3 10 System Requirements Minimum Requirements At least a 2GHz dual-core processor, 1,024 MB RAM, 200MB free disk space, screen resolution of 1024 x 768, 24-bit color rendering, and at least DirectX 9.0c. One free USB port for the USB dongle (USB Software Protection Key). A sound card is optional (required for Sound2Light and Music2Light).
11 MADRIX Help and Manual Supported Operating Systems Microsoft ® Windows® XP, Windows® Vista, and Windows® 7. Compatible with 32 bit and 64 bit. Windows XP requires Service Pack 1 (SP1). 1.4 The MADRIX KEY USB Software Protection Dongle You can download MADRIX at http://www.madrix.com for free. But a full license requires a special USB software protection key, which is used for the software protection. It is a copy and license management system, which is encoded based on hardware.
Getting Started 12 When you purchase the software, you will receive your personal MADRIX USB dongle. The MADRIX USB software protection key fully activates data output. Several MADRIX KEYs can be combined and used with one single computer. The product features will add up and their combined possibilities will be offered. Often, this will mean that the available DMX output increases. For example, MADRIX NEO and MADRIX KEY start used together would offer 2x DMX512 output.
13 MADRIX Help and Manual MADRIX NEO And MADRIX PLEXUS Regarding the MADRIX NEO or the MADRIX PLEXUS, the software protection is already included in the USB DMX512 interfaces. The MADRIX KEY is not necessary for the MADRIX NEO or PLEXUS. Why Is Software Protection Necessary? This software is protected against piracy via legal, technical measures.
Getting Started 14 A new dialog will open. Before using these functions, please make sure that exactly one MADRIX KEY is connected to your PC. 1) Use the button "Create RTC File" in order to create a new file that needs to be sent in (by email). 2) After receiving your new RTU file from your dealer, press "Update MADRIX KEY" in order to start the upgrade procedure. Go ahead by selecting the new RTU file you received.
15 MADRIX Help and Manual This is the whole procedure in short: 1. Create the RTC file. 2. Send the file to your dealer (by e-mail). 3. Receive a new RTU file from your dealer (by e-mail). 4. Update your MADRIX KEY. 1.5 Installation Of MADRIX Important Notes (Purchased Product, Demo Version, Updates) Please note that the MADRIX software can be downloaded from www.madrix.com. Regular updates of the software are also available online.
Getting Started 16 Downloading The Software Online After downloading the MADRIX_Full_Install.exe, please double-click this file in order to start the setup process. Please wait while the Auto Installer is loading the setup. Afterwards, proceed with the setup process as described below. MADRIX Version Update MADRIX can automaticially search for new software versions. Enable this setting in the Start Options. Or check for updates manually using the "Help" menu.
17 MADRIX Help and Manual Step 1) You can always quit the setup by choosing "Cancel". Click "Back" in order to return to a previous step during the setup process. Now, please click "Next" to start the installation. Step 2) The "License Agreement" will appear. It outlines the terms you are agreeing to by installing the software. You must accept these terms in order to continue. Please click "I Agree". Step 3) This window offers the chance to select which components and which drivers you want to install.
Getting Started 18 Select "Desktop Shortcut" if you wish to create a shortcut to the MADRIX software on your Windows desktop. Select "Examples" if you wish to install examples including setups, effects, scripts, etc. (For more info, see the chapter Examples ). Select "MADRIX KEY Driver" if you wish to use MADRIX start, dvi start, basic, dvi, professional, or ultimate. This installs the driver for the USB software protection dongle.
19 MADRIX Help and Manual Step 4) Afterwards, please choose an installation directory on your hard disk where the software will be installed. A standard destination folder will automatically be provided by the setup. Click "Browse" to change the folder. Then, click "Install" to start the installation process. Step 5) When the setup displays "Installation Complete", please click "Next". Step 6) If you do not wish to start the software now, please deselect "Run MADRIX". Click "Finish" to quit the setup.
Getting Started 20 Upgrading From NEO Or PLEXUS To A Higher MADRIX Version The NEO Quick Start Guide describes which elements should be installed when you wish to use the MADRIX NEO interface. If you want to upgrade to higher version of MADRIX (e.g. MADRIX basic), please re-install the software and choose the necessary components. You will need to install at least the "MADRIX KEY Driver". Other components may be necessary according to your requirements. Please see above for more details. 1.
21 MADRIX Help and Manual You can use audio sources, such as Winamp®, Windows Media Player®, Apple iTunes, Apple QuickTime Player®, Real Player®, Ultramixer®, etc. Audio input for sound cards, e.g. microphone or Line-IN input, is supported as well. Apart from that, you can also play any music from your CD-player, DVD-player, MP3-player, cassette recorder, DAT-player, radio, etc. Please use the Line-IN port of your sound card in this instance.
Getting Started 1.7 22 Audio Input Configuration & ASIO Introduction MADRIX offers incredible Sound2Light and Music2Light effects. The music is being analyzed after tone theoretical parameters. MADRIX analyzes the height of tones, the volume, single tones, intervals, keys, and tonalities. Audio sources may be external signals (e.g. Line-IN, Mic-IN), as well as internal audio signals played with the help of the PC.
23 MADRIX Help and Manual This button is activated by default and enables the standard Windows audio drivers. Furthermore, MADRIX allows you to select a particular "Audio Device". The software scans your system and the Windows Audio Mixer Control to capture devices available for audio input. That means you can properly assign your Line-IN, microphone, or other specific devices in this menu. Just select the device you want to analyze from the drop-down list.
Getting Started 24 Please close all running applications. Afterwards, navigate to the windows control panel. Search for the entry called "Sound" and open it. Depending on the operating system, the entries described below may have been named differently. Now you will see a new window with your hardware audio devices. Next, rightclick inside this window to open the context menu. Select "Show Disabled Devices" in the context menu.
25 MADRIX Help and Manual Please activate the device "Stereo Mix" using right click and "Enable". Afterwards, you will need to click "Set as Default Device". Finally, you will have an activated "Stereo Mix" audio device set as recording source. MADRIX can now analyze your music from software applications, like Windows Media Player or Winamp. Press "OK". Since MADRIX 2.12., the native Windows WASAPI interface is implemented in MADRIX.
Getting Started 26 In addition, please make sure that the audio configuration in MADRIX is configured properly. Please see the description above (How To Set Up Audio Input). How To Set Up ASIO Introduction ASIO (Audio Stream Input/Output) is a widely known audio standard. ASIO is a registered trademark of Steinberg Media Technologies GmbH. Above all, the standard provides low latency, a feature often requested by professionals. Using ASIO the MADRIX audio analysis will be faster and more precise.
27 MADRIX Help and Manual Important Notes Before using ASIO with MADRIX, please make sure that the ASIO drivers are installed on your computer. If the drivers are not installed, MADRIX will not be able to find the ASIO audio hardware. It is recommended to connect external ASIO hardware (a USB sound card, for example) directly to a USB controller of your PC. It is not recommended to use a USB hub or the front-USB. Please use USB 2.0.
Getting Started 28 You can choose if the audio input is used for the S2L - Sound2Light Effects and M2L - Music2Light Effects. This is highly recommended. Therefore, both options for this, "Use For S2L Effects" and "Use For M2L Effects" are activated by default. In the next step, select your interface or sound card in the drop-down list called "Audio Device". Afterwards, please select the appropriate device for the left audio channel "L" as well as the right audio channel "R".
29 1.8 MADRIX Help and Manual Using The Audio Analysis Real-Time Audio Analysis For Synchronized Effects With a sound card and the unique Music2Light real-time effects, MADRIX will deliver a light show that is 100% synchronic to the music. MADRIX analyzes audio signals in real time and plays LIVE shows. In contrast to lighting consoles and other software solutions, the MADRIX light show runs automatically and synchronously to the music. You can use the real-time audio analysis with any audio source, e.
Getting Started 30 To achieve maximum results with the MADRIX audio analysis, an optimal volume of the music is required. No matter which music source you are using, please always set up the audio level beforehand. Keep in mind the right order of the set-up: Please set up the level with the Windows Mixer first and then proceed with MADRIX. You will get the best results if the maximum level of the audio signal is in the green to orange area.
31 MADRIX Help and Manual Performance Adjustments The speed of your computer, audio performance settings, and the level of the audio signal are very important for perfect results of the music analysis. Fine tuning of your audio and computer performance can be arranged very simply. Please click at the entry "Audio Performance" (or "Ctrl+Alt+A") inside the menu "Preferences". A new window will open and you will be able to adjust parameters for the music analysis.
Getting Started 32 The "M2L Cleaner" allows to use a cleaner music analysis for M2L effects. Small numerical numbers correspond to a slight cleaning. With that also wrong results in the audio analysis are shown. Move the fader to the right or put in high numerical values and you will see clean results. "M2L Sensibility" controls the sensitivity of the music analysis for M2L effects. It works like an audio filter. The more you move the fader to the right, the less will be displayed.
33 MADRIX Help and Manual Buy one of the latest sound cards with high quality. In order to make sure that your sound card works properly, we suggest testing it with MADRIX: Start the MADRIX demo version. Activate the sound analysis via the Audio button while playing some music on your PC, for example. Open the Task Watcher (Menu "Tools" -> "Task Watcher" or press "F5"). Check the entries "Audio Capture Frames (Is/Tar.)". The left side shows the current value, while the right box shows the target value.
Getting Started Make sure to click "Change advanced power settings". Especially the "USB settings" are important. Disable the suspend settings.
35 MADRIX Help and Manual And do not forget to change also other settings that might interrupt the operation.
Part II
37 2 MADRIX Help and Manual Graphical User Interface (GUI) Introduction A graphical user interface (abbr.: GUI), is a particular type of user interface for interacting with a computer. It makes use of graphical images and widgets in addition to text to represent the information and actions available to the user. Usually the actions are performed via direct manipulation of graphical elements. GUI design is a very important adjunct to our application programming.
Graphical User Interface (GUI) 38 Overview The graphical user interface of MADRIX is divided into different sections. The following image shows a good overview. Learn More In the following chapters every section will be introduced. Moreover, every chapter will provide links to learn the software in more detail. The Menu This chapter introduces the menu bar of the application. Preview Windows Preview A, Preview B, and Preview Output will be explained in detail here.
39 MADRIX Help and Manual Learn how to use the Crossfader, fade types, and the color filter. Storage Areas A & B The brief overview will introduce the buttons in Storage Area A and Storage Area B. Effect Areas A & B How can I use effects? Effect Area A and B will be explained here. Cue List Section These buttons are used to control the implemented Cue List function of MADRIX. Master Fader & Audio Level How do these two buttons and faders work? It is explained briefly in this chapter.
Graphical User Interface (GUI) 2.1 40 The Menu You can find the menu in the upper section of the software including "File", "Edit", "Preferences", "Window", "Tools", "Previews", and "Help". File Menu Click on the menu item "New" (or "Ctrl+N")and you will get a new, blank and clear setup with clean Storages. Furthermore, you can use "Open Setup" (or "Ctrl+O") (i.e. loading), "Save Setup" (or "Ctrl+S"), and "Save Setup As..." (or "+Alt+S") for managing your setups.
41 MADRIX Help and Manual Use the menu entry "Import" to import (load) a complete Storage (all Storage Places of one single Storage Area), a Storage Place, the Patch, and Device Settings. Use the menu entry "Export" to export (save) a complete Storage (all Storage Places of one single Storage Area), a single Storage Place or all Storage Places but separately ("Storage All..."), the Patch, and all defined Device Settings. The menu also displays a number of setups that were used last.
Graphical User Interface (GUI) 42 Edit Menu In the Edit menu you can "Clear All Storages", "Clear All Storages A", and "Clear All Storages B". This actions will clear all settings on selected Storages. With the item "Copy Storage Places" you can copy one, multiple, or all Storage Places from Storage A to B or from Storage B to A. A new window will open. Read the chapter Storage Places, Submaster, and Cue for more information.
43 MADRIX Help and Manual In these menus, use "Cue" in order to add the currently selected Storage Place to the Cue List. Use "Open" to load a Storage Place or "Save" the currently selected Storage Place (in *.mef format). Use "Copy", "Cut", and "Paste" to perform the analog actions. The "Clear" function will reset the currently selected Storage Place, i.e. all changes will be deleted. Learn more in the chapter Storage Places, Submaster, and Cue.
Graphical User Interface (GUI) 44 In these menus, use "New" to create a new layer with default settings. Use "Duplicate" to reproduce the selected layer, which will add a copy next to it. Use "Copy" to store the settings of the selected layer to the clipboard. Then, use "Paste" to apply the stored settings to the layer you have currently selected. This does not create a new layer, but overwrites the settings. Click "Insert" to create a new layer using the settings stored in the clipboard.
45 MADRIX Help and Manual Preferences Menu The Preferences menu contains various items for settings: the "Matrix Generator", the "Patch", "Device Manager" and "Audio Performance", "Remote Controls", the "Backup - System", and "Start Options". The "Matrix Generator" (or "F2") is the easiest way to set up your light matrix (chapter). After creating your matrix with the help of the Matrix Generator you can use the "Patch" (or "F3") for further configuration (chapter).
Graphical User Interface (GUI) 46 For more information regarding the integrated backup solution, have a look at the chapter Backup System. You can access MADRIX options by clicking "Options" (or "Ctrl+Alt+O") in the preferences menu. Please read the corresponding chapter to get more details. Window Menu The window menu includes options for the "Cue List" window, the "Recording" window, and the "Touch" Screen window. "Cue List" (or "F7") opens the implemented MADRIX Cue List.
47 MADRIX Help and Manual Tools Menu The "Task Watcher" (or "F5") provides detailed operational information. The "Logfile" (or "F6") keeps track of all warnings and system information. The "DMX Watcher" (or "Ctrl+Alt+D") allows you to monitor your DMX output or Input while using MADRIX. The "MIDI Watcher" (or "Ctrl+Alt+M") allows you to check your MIDI connection. The "DMX Fader Tool" (or "Ctrl+Alt+F") can help to check whether single LED fixtures are working correctly or not.
Graphical User Interface (GUI) 48 Previews Menu The output windows of the software can be adjusted using the Previews menu. Those settings are explained in more detail in the next chapter Preview Windows. Help Menu The Help menu offers access to the MADRIX "Help..." (or "F1"), the "Online Help", and it includes additional web links to the online "FAQ", the online MADRIX "Forum" as well as the MADRIX "Website". Upgrading your MADRIX KEY is now possible within MADRIX ("Update MADRIX KEY...").
49 MADRIX Help and Manual Use "Update MADRIX Version" if you wish to update the MADRIX manually. The software will then check if newer versions are available for downloading. And you can see details "About MADRIX...". Latter, gives you information about your MADRIX license and the MADRIX version. 2.2 Preview Windows Introduction This chapter explains the three preview windows (Preview A, Preview B, and Preview Output).
Graphical User Interface (GUI) 50 Context Menu Overview All preview windows have a context menu. In order to show it, please click the right mouse button inside a preview window. You can choose from "Grid", "Stretch Pixels", "Show Status Information", "Show Clock", "Use Background Image" and "Disable Preview". You can also access this menu using the menu "Previews". Grid This option activates an optical raster display showing separating the single pixels.
51 MADRIX Help and Manual If you activate "Show Clock", you will see the system time in the preview. In the example above it is 14:28:159, German time (GMT +01), or 03:18:39 pm. Background Image If you click "Use Background Image" a dialog will open to select a file. You may load *.bmp, *. gif, *.jpg, *.png, *.tif, or *.tiff files as background images for your previews. An example is given below.
Graphical User Interface (GUI) The recommended resolution for background images and Preview A or B is: The recommended resolution for background images for Preview Output is: © 2011 inoage GmbH 52
53 MADRIX Help and Manual Patch Mask Only the Preview Output offers this option. Learn more: Activating or Deactivating Mask Mode. Clear Message Only the Preview Output offers this option. If necessary, MADRIX displays errors and warnings in this preview. Choose "Clear Message" to discard the message. It will not be displayed anymore.
Graphical User Interface (GUI) 54 Disable Preview If you want to deactivate a preview window, choose this option. This might be helpful to save resources and increase performance. The Mask Mode - Previews With Darker Areas Part 1 - Too Many Channels Used If a darker area is displayed in the preview windows, the size of your matrix is larger (the set-up has more DMX channels) than your MADRIX version supports.
55 MADRIX Help and Manual Part 2 - Creating An Individual Patch There is another possibility that you will see a darker area in the previews apart from the issue with the version. This will be the case if you have created a Patch with areas where no fixtures are located. These areas without any fixtures will automatically be displayed darker to indicate that this area is not in use. In the picture given above, a dark area is shown in the middle of all previews.
Graphical User Interface (GUI) 56 Activating or Deactivating Mask Mode As was described above, the internal preview windows will reflect the Patch you have created. Every pattern will be visible. LEDs that will be used are displayed brighter than pixels without LED fixtures. In MADRIX you can select two different modes for this regarding Preview A, B, and Output.
57 MADRIX Help and Manual Deactivating Mask Mode (Opaque Pixels) If you would like to show only the grid that includes the pixels in use, perform a right-click in the Preview Output. Then, navigate to "Patch Mask" and select "Opaque". This will influence all three Previews.
Graphical User Interface (GUI) 58 Further Configuration To change the settings of the Previews, please read the chapters User Interface and Performance . DVI Previews And DVI Output With MADRIX dvi start, MADRIX dvi, MADRIX professional, and MADRIX ultimate you are provided with DVI output. With the DVI output you can easily control LED pixel walls or use screen-capturing, for example. Learn more about this in the chapter DVI.
59 2.3 MADRIX Help and Manual Fade Area (Crossfader) Introduction MADRIX features a useful Crossfader that sets the source of the final output. In other words, you can use an effect from Storage Area A or B, a mix of both, or switch seamlessly between them (fade). The Preview Output will show you the results. How To Use The Crossfader The position of the fader decides which of the effects (A or B) is displayed in the Preview Output window. Set the fader to the far left to show the effect of preview A.
Graphical User Interface (GUI) 60 The output will be influenced by one of the four fade types and a color filter. It could also be manipulated by a macro or freeze. Fade Types The button in the upper left corner says which fade type will be used. If you click it, a drop-down list will appear. You can choose from "XF" (Cross-fade), "WF" (White-fade), "BF" (Black-fade), and "CF" (Colorfade). The fade types will influence how effect A is mixed with effect B or vice versa.
61 MADRIX Help and Manual A cross-fade starts by dimming effect A linearly from 100% to 0% during the fade time. But at the same time, effect B starts to fade in until it is fully shown at the end of the fade. As a result an interpolation of the colors of A and B will be used during the fade. At the beginning of the whole fade procedure, effect A stands at 100%, while effect B is not displayed (0%). Halfway through, both effects are dimmed to 50% as you can see in the picture.
Graphical User Interface (GUI) 62 A white-fade is the opposite of a black-fade. It starts with effect A being shown at 100% for the first half of the fade time. At the same time, effect B fades in during the first half until it is also shown with 100%. Afterwards, effect B remains at 100% for the rest of the fade procedure, while effect A is dimmed from 100% to 0%. Halfway through, both effects are shown with 100%.
63 MADRIX Help and Manual A black-fade starts with dimming effect A from 100% to 0% for the first half of the fade time. Effect B remains at 0% during this time. Then, halfway through the fade procedure, effect B starts to increase until 100% shown. Effect A was already at 0% and remains at this level for the rest of the fade. Since both effects are shown with 0% in the middle of the fade, this always results in a black output, and therefore the name.
Graphical User Interface (GUI) 64 Essentially, a color-fade in MADRIX does imitate a black-fade (see above). Effect A is dimmed to 0% first and afterwards effect B increases linearly from 0% to 100%. But on top of that, a color is added. While effect A is reduced in intensity, the color C gains intensity. In the middle of the fade effect A and effect B stand at 0%, but color C stands at 100%. When effect B reaches 100%, color C is reduced to 0% again.
65 MADRIX Help and Manual Color Filter You can also choose to activate a Color Filter. Such a filter filters the colors used in the effects of Storage Area A or B. Simply select the color using the Color Picker or the Color FaderBox in the upper right corner of the Fade Area, and a color filter is activated. The color "white" is the default setting and means that no filter is active. The color filter works in multiply mode.
Graphical User Interface (GUI) 0 255 255 x x x 255 0 255 = = = 66 0 0 255 Other Functions By activating the "Freeze" button you can put the output on hold (freeze). Click it and hold the mouse button. Double-click it to freeze it permanently. The Fade Area also includes a macro button. This button activates the "Main Output Macro", a macro generally comparable to macros for effects. But in contrast, this macro affects the entire main output.
67 2.4 MADRIX Help and Manual Storage Areas A & B Overview Storage Area A and Storage Area B are located below Preview A and Preview B. Those two areas contain 60 Storage Places each and a number of other elements. Storage Area A and Storage Area B are sometimes referred to simply as Storage A and Storage B. Storage Places Every single number form 1 - 60 represents one single Storage Place. Storage Places are used to store your effects.
Graphical User Interface (GUI) 68 Other Elements Submaster The "Sub" button can be used to adjust the intensity of a Storage Place. Learn more in the chapter Storage Places, Submaster, and Cue. Cue Using the "Cue" button will automatically add the activated Storage Place to the Cue List. Learn more in the chapter Cue List. Description Field Use this field to enter a description for your effect.
69 MADRIX Help and Manual The so-called Speed Master is a fader that is positioned on every Storage Area. The fader allows you to speed up and slow down effects. Below such a fader you can find a "Pause" button. Learn more in the chapter Speed Master. 2.5 Effect Areas A & B Overview The MADRIX interface is equipped with two effect areas (Effect Area A and Effect Area B).
Graphical User Interface (GUI) 70 Standard Buttons And Controls Selecting An Effect Via a drop-down list in the upper left corner of such an Effect Area, you can select one of the various effects. Read more information on how to work with effects in the chapter Effects. Learn more about the different effects in the chapter MADRIX Effects. Layer Opacity Regulate the intensity of a single layer with the help of this slider or input field. The chapter Layers will give you more information.
71 MADRIX Help and Manual To adjust the intensity of an effect or layer, please click and hold the "Sub" button. Make adjustments by moving your mouse up or down. An activated Submaster will turn green. More details can be found in the chapter Storage Places, Submaster, and Cue. The Submaster allows you to solely adjust the intensity of the running effect or layer. To adjust the intensity of all running effects you have to use the Master Fader.
Graphical User Interface (GUI) 72 Storage Place Macro This button opens the Storage Place Macro Editor. Storage Place macros affect an entire Storage Place including its effect and all of its layers. Fore example, you could change the opacity of three different layers of this effect at the same time. You can find more details in the chapter Macros & Scripts. Reset All effects have a reset button "R". This button restores default settings of the single layer and thus the effect.
73 MADRIX Help and Manual This button provides several options to work with layers. A context menu will appear. Learn more in the chapter Layers. Tips Perform a double-click on sliders, faders, etc. and they will be reset to their default value. Use the spacebar on your keyboard to perform various actions. If the selected control is a button, the button will be clicked. If the selected control is a check box, this toggles the check box. If the current control is an option, this selects the option.
Graphical User Interface (GUI) 74 Individual Buttons And Controls Each effect has its own buttons and controls. Have a look at the three examples below and you will see that the standard controls (which are described above) are always there, while the middle part changes with every effect.
75 2.6 MADRIX Help and Manual Cue List Section Overview The MADRIX GUI offers 4 buttons to control the Cue List. Before they can be used, a Cue List needs to be created and configured. Learn more about the Cue List.
Graphical User Interface (GUI) Buttons Press "Go" to skip to the next Cue List entry. Press "Back" to go back to the previous Cue List entry. Use this button to play or stop the Cue List. This button opens a new window, which is the Cue List itself. More options will be available to you then.
77 2.7 MADRIX Help and Manual Master Fader & Audio Level Master Fader The user interface is equipped with a "Master Fader". This fader sets the overall brightness of the output and your fixtures. You will see the result in the Preview Output. It will not affect the two other previews. But of course, it will affect the intensity of your LEDs. Use the input field to directly set a certain value with a range from 0 to 255.
Graphical User Interface (GUI) 78 Audio Level The MADRIX GUI includes a level control too see the incoming audio signal. The fader allows to adjust the input level. Use the input field to directly set a certain level ranging from 0 to 255. When using the fader, you will see that this field displays the currently used value. The "Audio" button needs to be activated to see the incoming audio signal. Learn more in the chapter Using the Audio Analysis. 2.
79 MADRIX Help and Manual Go to the menu "Window" -> "Touch..." (or press "F8") to open the touch screen. If it is enabled in the settings, you can open/close the touch screen window by pressing the MADRIX logo. Important Notes In order to ensure performance of MADRIX, all three previews will switch from the main MADRIX window to the touch screen interface when it is selected. Please note: If you have installed a second, third, etc.
Graphical User Interface (GUI) 80 Number Of Storage Places MADRIX allows you to choose the number of Storage Places that will be displayed. The buttons will be scaled automatically to the resolution of your screen. Simply change the settings according to your needs (please read below how to change them). You can use 3, 12, 24, 40, or 60 Storage Places. Please note that this is the number of Storage Places per Storage Area/ per side.
81 MADRIX Help and Manual Settings To access options of the touch screen, please press "Ctrl+Alt+O" or go to the menu "Preferences" -> "Options". A new window will open. Then, navigate to the tab "User Interface". The option "Use Automatic Fade" can be a helpful support tool. Use it if you wish MADRIX to perform an automatic fade when switching from one effect to another effect in the opposite Storage Area (for example from effect 1 in Storage Area A to effect 1 in Storage Area B).
Part III
83 3 MADRIX Help and Manual Using The Software Introduction MADRIX already is an easy to use, user-friendly, and reliable Windows® software for the creation of complex lighting scenes and entire shows with matrix control. In order to make you more comfortable in handling the software, in this chapter you will learn how to use MADRIX. 3.1 Matrix Generator Overview After starting the application, it is required to configure your light matrix in MADRIX.
Using The Software 84 Protocol Please choose which kind of LED fixture you are using. You can choose between "DMX" and "DVI" . If you wish to used both types, please use the Patch. Please note: If a DVI fixture is selected, all controls that are only relevant to DMX512 fixtures will be disabled. Fixture According to your selection of the "Protocol" (please see above), you can now select your lighting fixture in the drop-down list called "Fixture".
85 MADRIX Help and Manual Count X, Count Y More importantly, you need to define the number of LED fixtures that are installed in your set-up. "X" sets the quantity of horizontally mounted fixtures, while "Y" sets the number of lighting fixtures with vertical alignment. Both values make up the whole matrix. In our example you will get a matrix with 100 pixels (10x10 pixels). Please pay attention to how your fixture is patched.
Using The Software 86 Main Orientation The option "Main Orientation" defines the (horizontal or vertical) orientation of the set-up. A helpful picture in the Matrix Generator dialog will show you how your set-up is configured: DMX Start Corner Main Orientation: Horizontal Main Orientation: Vertical Top Left Top Right Bottom Left Bottom Right Snake Mode Activate "Snake Mode" if you are handling DMX addressing as shown in the picture, for example.
87 MADRIX Help and Manual Example: In this example we configured a light matrix of 4 x 5 pixels using snake mode. The Matrix Generator would look like this: In theory, the LEDs are arranged as follows: 3 pixels per LED (due to RGB), 4 fixtures per row, and 5 rows. Please see the picture below.
Using The Software 88 DMX Start Channel/DMX Start Universe In a final step, you have to select the "DMX Start Channel" as well as the "DMX Start Universe", which is the start universe. If fixture addressing is greater than the number of channels of one universe, the corresponding fixtures will be added to a new universe automatically. For example: Per 512 DMX channels, 170 RGB fixtures can be controlled. That means, calculating 170 fixtures * 3 channels results in 510 DMX channels.
89 MADRIX Help and Manual EUROLITE LSD The fixtures are pre-patched and included with their amount of pixels. Please only define how many fixtures you are using and not the total number of pixels. Color Kinetics eW Flex SLX, Color Kinetics iColor Flex SLX If your are using a PDS-150, a sPDS-480ca, or a PDS60ca with one or two strings per controller, please select the correct fixture.
Using The Software 90 If you are working with DMX, please read this chapter. If you are working with DVI fixtures, please read this chapter and the chapter DVI Patch. Patch and DVI Patch are one and the same tool in MADRIX. The term DVI Patch specifically refers to using DVI fixtures. To open the Patch, go to the menu and click "Preferences" -> "Patch" or simply press the key "F3". The Patch dialog is a separate window. Hence, you will be able to control MADRIX while working with the Patch.
91 MADRIX Help and Manual Overview Layout The patch is divided into different main sections. In addition to the menu and the toolbar, you will find three large columns. The first column on the left side is a list, which contains the different fixtures and their assigned start channel. A drop box above this list allows you to select the DMX universe or the DVI category. If the DVI category is displayed, the DVI Mapping status is shown.
Using The Software The workspace is represented with the help of a dark grey grid. The virtual matrix or patch is represented with the help of a light grey grid. DVI fixtures are displayed in dark yellow. Selected DVI fixtures are displayed in yellow. DMX fixtures are displayed in dark green. Selected DMX fixtures are displayed in green.
93 MADRIX Help and Manual The Patch Menu You can find the menu in the upper section of the Patch including File, Edit, Select, Preferences , and View. File Menu The File Menu includes "New" (or "Ctrl+N"), "Open Patch..." (or "Ctrl+O"), "Save Patch" (or "Ctrl+S"), "Save Patch As..." (or "Ctrl+Alt+S"), or "Close" (or "F3"). These functions are selfexplanatory.
Using The Software 94 Use "Undo" (or "Ctrl+Z") in order to restore the previous state of the Patch. "Redo" (or "Ctrl+Y") can be used to recreate the state after having performed an undo. The menu entry "Patch Size" will call up a small dialog to change the major settings of your virtual matrix (size and color depth). "Add Fixtures..." (or "Ins") will call up a dialog similar to the Matrix Generator. Here you can set up the fixture or set of fixtures you want to add to your virtual matrix.
95 MADRIX Help and Manual "Invert Selection" (or "Ctrl+I") will select every fixture except the ones you have currently selected. Preferences Menu "Highlight Selected Fixtures" will make corresponding fixtures flash for a better identification. This makes it easier to see them on stage. "Allow Overlapping" allows fixtures as well as DVI Maps to be arranged on top of each other in the virtual matrix.
Using The Software 96 You can show or hide the various elements of the toolbar. The "File Toolbar" refers to options regarding the Patch files. The "Edit Toolbar" refers to options regarding working with the Patch itself. The "Select Toolbar" includes options to select fixtures. The "Preferences Toolbar" includes options for various settings. The "View Toolbar" includes options referring to the layout of the Patch.
97 MADRIX Help and Manual The Toolbar The toolbar provides shortcuts for the most convenient tasks and includes the majority of options, which are also included in the menus. Working With The Patch Navigation Press Space and use a left-click in order to drag the graphical patch. Or you can use the scroll bars to navigate in detailed view. Zooming In addition, to the functions you can find in the menu (with their keyboard shortcuts), you can use the mouse wheel to zoom in and out.
Using The Software 98 If you want to select several fixtures, simply hold the "Ctrl" button while using a "left mouseclick". There is also a selection box to select multiple fixtures. To use the selection box hold "Shift" first. Then, hold your left mouse button and drag your mouse. A selection mask will become visible. It is displayed with the help of a dotted line. Additionally, hold the "Ctrl" button and you will be able to select different areas of the patch which will be added to your selection.
99 MADRIX Help and Manual If you select multiple fixtures and use "Page Up" or "Page Down" on your keyboard, the entire block of fixtures will be rotated. They will be literally rotated using the central point of all fixtures. Hence, the position will be changed automatically. In contrast, if you select several fixtures and adjust the "Rotation" in the "Fixture settings", each fixture will be rotated individually. Their positions will not change.
Using The Software 100 Changing The Size Of The Virtual Matrix The virtual matrix defines the actual Patch area. It represents your LED fixtures and therefore the area on which the MADRIX effects are rendered and displayed. Go to the menu "Edit" -> "Patch Size" to change the main settings of your virtual matrix. "Dimension X" determines the number of pixels in x. "Dimension Y" sets the number of pixels in y. "Color Depth" represents the number of colors your LED fixtures support.
101 MADRIX Help and Manual Adding New Fixtures If you go to the menu "Edit" -> "Add Fixtures..." a dialog comparable to the Matrix Generator will open. Or, you could simply press "Ins" on your keyboard. According to the settings, one or more fixtures will be added to the patch at the specified position. Please note: You can add fixtures from different manufacturers and you can also add fixtures that are of different types, i.e. DMX or DVI.
Using The Software 102 "Merge Fixtures" becomes available when using the protocol "DVI". Deactivate this option if you wish to patch DVI fixtures individually. If the option is activated, all fixtures will be merged to one, single DVI fixture. Please remember to change the Color Depth if you added 4 color LED fixtures in the option "Patch Size". For more information about this dialog, please read the chapter Matrix Generator. Deleting Fixtures You can easily delete fixtures.
103 MADRIX Help and Manual Copying DMX Fixtures / Auto Addressing Copying DMX fixtures has been improved by adding auto addressing. If auto addressing is enabled, MADRIX will automatically increase the DMX channel (and DMX universe) of the copied fixture. You can enable the feature in the Patch menu "Preferences" -> "Auto Address Copied DMX Fixtures". Disable this feature and the copied fixtures will have the same DMX channel and universe as their sources.
Using The Software 104 Multiple Fixtures If you select several DMX fixtures, auto addressing also works. The intelligent function calculates the next free DMX address for each of the copied DMX fixtures and automatically adjusts the DMX channel and the DMX universe for each fixture. Example 1: A row of four linearly addressed fixtures shall be copied at once (6 DMX channels per fixture). Result: Each fixture will be addressed to the next free DMX address in comparison to the previous fixture.
105 MADRIX Help and Manual A row of three linearly addressed fixtures should be copied at once, while spacing and an offset is added to fixture number 3 (6 DMX channels per fixture). Result: Fixture number 6 continues with the next free addressing of fixture number 5 and does not have an additional offset, while keeping the spacing. Highlight Selected Fixtures Activating this option will make corresponding fixtures flash for better identification.
Using The Software 106 Error And Information Messages The Patch comes with an integrated message system. Depending on the issue, an information box will be displayed at the bottom of the second column. The following image is an example of a message.
107 MADRIX Help and Manual To configure a fixture within the Patch dialog window, just select it in the list to the left or via your virtual matrix. You may use the mouse or the arrow keys on your keyboard to navigate through the list. The according information will be displayed in the third column. Every single fixture has its own "Fixture Settings". You can edit the short name, flipping, rotation, DMX channel, DMX universe, and its position in the virtual matrix.
Using The Software 108 Fixture Rotation Fixture rotation is shown for both DMX and DVI fixtures with the help of a solid arrow. (A small baseline indicates the opposite direction of the direction the arrow shows) 0° 90° 180° 270° Fixture Flipping Fixture flipping is shown for both DMX and DVI fixtures with the help of a double arrow/Two-way symbol. (If a fixture is not flipped, no symbol will be shown) Flipping is applied to the original fixture position, before rotation.
109 MADRIX Help and Manual Fixture Settings, DVI Mapping & Fixture Description For Multiple Fixtures To configure multiple fixtures within the Patch window, you can simply select them in the fixture list to the left side of the screen by using and holding "Ctrl" or "Shift" while clicking in order to select several devices. The according information will be displayed in the third column. The usual "OK" and "Reset" buttons below the settings will vanish and several new "Ok" buttons will emerge.
Using The Software 110 Exporting Fixtures From The Patch If you wish to save a fixture directly from the Patch, without using the Fixture Editor first, select the fixture and use the button "Save Fixture As". MADRIX will save it on your hard disk as an MADRIX Fixture in *.mfx file format. Simply choose a name. How The Patch Affects The Internal Previews Preview A, Preview B, and Preview Output will be influenced by the individual Patch you are creating.
111 MADRIX Help and Manual To open the Patch, go to the menu and click "Preferences" -> "Patch" or simply press the key "F3". Usage Working with DMX-based fixtures is relatively easy and can be managed with the help of the MADRIX Patch without much difficulty. You can simply add rotated fixtures or add space between fixtures, for example. Without the MADRIX DVI Patch it would not be possible to add rotation or spacing to DVI-based fixtures, because of how DVI hardware controllers work.
Using The Software 112 MADRIX will transform the signal for your DVI controller according to your Patch configuration. While the DVI fixtures represent your LED installation in MADRIX and its Preview Windows, socalled DVI Maps represent how the controller should receive the signal. As shown above, DVI fixture and DVI map often are two different things if you add rotation, flipping, or spacing. That is why in MADRIX you will have to configure both DVI fixture and DVI map separately.
113 MADRIX Help and Manual Step 3, 4, and 5 are only necessary, if you wish to add spacing, rotation, or flipping to your DVI fixtures. DVI Maps & DVI Map Mode Overview DVI Maps represent the fixture configuration for the DVI hardware controller. DVI Maps have the same size as the fixture, but they have their own position, rotation, and flipping settings. In order to work with DVI Maps, you need to activate DVI Map Mode.
Using The Software 114 DVI Maps are inactive in Normal Mode. They DVI Maps are active in DVI Map Mode. They are are shown in grey with a grid. shown in yellow with a grid. (Column 1 shows a selected fixture and map. (Column 1 shows a selected fixture and map. Column 2 shows a non-selected fixture and Column 2 shows a non-selected fixture and map.) map.) When DVI fixture and DVI map have the same When DVI fixture and DVI Map have the same position, the DVI fixture is shown.
115 MADRIX Help and Manual By default, DVI fixture and DVI Map By default, DVI fixture and DVI Map are linked together. If a setting, such as are not linked together and can be set up rotation, is set for the fixture or the DVI Map, separately. If a setting, such as rotation, is set the opposite element (which then is the DVI for the fixture or the DVI Map, the opposite Map or the fixture) will receive the same element (which then is the DVI Map or the setting or a corresponding offset.
Using The Software 116 1) Disabled: If a DVI fixture is copied, the copied DVI Map is reset to its default settings, that means to the position of the newly copied DVI fixtures. In fact, a new DVI Map will be created for the copied DVI fixture. 2) Enabled: If a DVI fixture is copied, the copied DVI Map matches the settings of the source DVI Map or a corresponding offset. If activated, the icon glows green in the toolbar.
117 MADRIX Help and Manual DVI Mapping (Interaction & Settings) DVI Maps can be used in the Patch just as any other fixture. In other words, they can be positioned with the mouse or keyboard, for example. Please have a look at the chapter Patch for more information on how to work with fixtures and thus DVI Maps. You may also edit the properties of a selected DVI Map with the help of the section "DVI Mapping" to the right. You may change the flipping, rotation, or position of the DVI Map.
Using The Software Activating DVI Map Mode For The External DVI Output Windows Please activate DVI Map Mode for your external DVI Preview window. Activating DVI Map Mode for the external DVI Preview window is only necessary for screen-capturing. Please note: More information about using DVI output can be found in the chapter DVI. Example How To Configure Two Rotated EUROLITE LSD 37.5 Normal Setup The normal setup of two EUROLITE LSD 37.
119 MADRIX Help and Manual Example Setup In this example we will configure the two fixtures to be installed like this (schematic): 1. Adding DVI Fixtures First, we create a new Patch. Please go to the menu "File" -> "New" or use "Ctrl+N". Second, we add the two fixtures. Please go to the menu "Edit" -> "Add Fixtures..." or use "Ins". Make sure to not select "Merge Fixtures".
Using The Software The Patch will look like this: Now, we need to rotate both fixtures to match the LED installation: © 2011 inoage GmbH 120
121 MADRIX Help and Manual (If you receive the error message "The DVI mapped positions are out of the valid range! Please change the settings", then move your fixture or DVI Map towards a free space on your workspace. ) 2. Size Of The Virtual Matrix Now, go to the menu "Edit" -> "Patch Size". Enter 128 for Dimension X and 32 for Dimension Y. The virtual matrix now matches the size of both fixtures in total.
Using The Software 122 3. Activating DVI Map Mode Activate DVI Map Mode via the menu "View" -> "DVI Map Mode" or via "Ctrl+M". 4. Configuration Of The DVI Maps Select the first DVI Map and position it at the center of your workspace. Change the "Rotation" to "Original" in the section "DVI Mapping". Press "OK". Select the first DVI Map and position it at the center of your workspace. Change the "Rotation" to "Original" in the section "DVI Mapping". Press "OK".
123 MADRIX Help and Manual Deactivate DVI Map Mode.
Using The Software 124 5. Result Your final Patch should look like this: As you can see, all DVI fixtures and DVI Maps are visible. The DVI fixtures and therefore the three internal Previews will represent your LED installation: The DVI Map needed to be patched separately because the DVI hardware controller expects to receive the input signal like this (also shown above in the Normal Setup).
125 MADRIX Help and Manual The EUROLITE LSD 37.5 works with the EuroLite T9 protocol. No screen-capturing is needed and therefore DVI Map Mode does not need to be activated for the external DVI output window. Tips Make sure that DVI Maps and DVI fixtures are not linked in DVI Map Mode (Disable Link mode). If you receive the error message "The DVI mapped positions are out of the valid range! Please change the settings", then move your fixture or DVI Map towards a free space on your workspace.
Using The Software Task Watcher The Task Watcher ("F5") is an important monitoring tool that provides detailed technical information, mainly about the performance.
127 MADRIX Help and Manual Explanation The window has three parts to it: Part 1 shows information for the two currently selected effects (on A and B). Each layer of the effect is shown with its description in the column "Layer". The column "Is" displays the actual frame rate of the layer. The column "Target" displays the target frame rate of the layer - the frame rate that should be reached. Both figures should be around the same value. Part 2 shows eight items.
Using The Software 128 "Mixer Frames" represents the actual frame rate of the main mixer (left side) as well as the processing time in milliseconds (right side). The frame rate to the left should show 50 frames. The processing time to the right should show less than 20 milliseconds. If other values occur, performance problems are likely to occur. "Audio Capture Frames" displays the actual frame rate of the audio capturing (audio analysis) as well as its target frame rate.
129 MADRIX Help and Manual "Available Memory" shows how much free system memory (physical RAM) is available. If the value falles below 100 or stands near 0, performance problems are likely to occur. Part 3 lists all connected interfaces that are enabled. The column "Type" says whether the connected device is of the type DMX or DVI. "Device" shows the description and information about the device.
Using The Software 130 Window Size Having connected a lot of interfaces to a PC, the current window size of the Task Watcher might be too small. If this is the case, please resize the window by dragging the window border. If you did scale the window wide enough (to the right), part 3 of the window will be repositioned and displayed not below part 1 and 2. It will be displayed to the right side as shown below.
131 MADRIX Help and Manual Logfile The Logfile ("F6") keeps track of all warnings and system information. Use "Save Permanently" to keep track of entries until MADRIX is closed. Otherwise, the file will only contain entries up to the creation point of the logfile ("Save To File..."). Press "Clear" to delete all entries of the current logfile. "Level" determines which kind of information is shown including only information, warnings, and errors.
Using The Software DMX Watcher The DMX Watcher ("Ctrl+Alt+D") allows you to monitor your DMX output while using MADRIX. Modes Use the 512 channel mode for normal fixtures that use 512 DMX channels per universe. This is the standard mode.
133 MADRIX Help and Manual Use the 1024 channel mode for fixtures that require more than 512 channels per universe. The manufacturer specified these settings. Examples are Insta Light 2022 panels, ROBE StageQubes 324, and GLP ion.tubes. MADRIX supports this and is able to display 1024 channels per universe. The DMX Watcher allows you to monitor it. After pressing the button, the DMX Watcher in 1024 channel mode will look like this: Explanation You have several options to choose from.
Using The Software 134 At all times, you can use different backgrounds for a better reading. They include simple black, lines between rows and columns, shading only rows, or shading only columns, or applying a chess pattern. Use the Freeze button in order to hold the image. Click the button once and the picture will freeze. To show the data output, you can use "1Hz" which translates to 1 FPS, while "10Hz" and "50Hz" will use 10 FPS or 50 FPS, respectively. Likewise, DMX input data can be monitored.
135 MADRIX Help and Manual DMX Fader Tool The DMX Fader Tool ("Ctrl+Alt+F") provides access to twelve different DMX channels, which you can choose individually. The DMX Fader Tool can be used to overwrite output signals of these DMX channels. This feature can be very useful if you want to test single fixtures individually. Simply activate a channel using the "On" switch and select the DMX "Universe" and "Channel". The fader allows you to set a specific DMX value for such a channel.
Using The Software 136 MIDI Watcher The MIDI Watcher ("Ctrl+Alt+M") allows you to check your MIDI connection when you are using MIDI sound analysis or a DJ/VJ console to control MADRIX remotely. The MIDI Watcher is a useful tool in order to start your search if problems occur with your MIDI connection.
137 3.5 MADRIX Help and Manual Storage Places, Submaster, And Cue Introduction The chapter Storage Areas already introduced the controls you can find in Storage Area A and Storage Area B. This chapter focuses on how to work with Storage Places. It will also provide more details regarding Submaster and cue function. Working With Storage Places Overview MADRIX provides 2 x 60 Storage Places to save your effects. They are located in Storage A and Storage B, which are positioned below the preview windows.
Using The Software 138 If you click a Storage Place, you activate it. After you did select it this way, the button will light up and change into a green-colored button. In this way you know, which Storage Place is currently used. You can have a small preview of your effects if you hover with your mouse over a Storage Place. A thumbnail will show your effect. Also, remember to give your effect a name with the help of the description field.
139 MADRIX Help and Manual Context Menu The Storage Places are equipped with a context menu. Simply perform a right-click on a single Storage Place and the menu will appear. You may "Cue", "Open", "Save", "Copy", "Cut", "Paste", and "Clear" a Storage.
Using The Software 140 Cue Cue will add the currently selected Storage Place to the Cue List. Open Or Save Single Storage Places can be saved. This means that you can save individual effects. They will be stored in the *.mef file format. Likewise, you can load a Storage Place you once stored by choosing "Open". Learn more about files in the chapter File Types. Copy, Cut, And Paste In total, 120 Storage Places are available to you.
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Using The Software 142 Options From The Edit Menu Clear In the Edit menu you can "Clear all Storages", "Clear all Storages A", and "Clear all Storages B". This actions will clear all settings on selected Storages. This means that all Storage Places will be deleted and restored to their default state. You will have to confirm your selection with "Yes". Copy With the item "Copy Storage Places" you can copy one, multiple, or all Storage Places from A to B or from B to A.
143 MADRIX Help and Manual Storage A is shown in the left part and the Storage B in the right part. Use the "Select All" button to select all entries in the list of Storage A or B, respectively. Use the button "Deselect" to undo your selection. No Storage Place will be selected anymore.
Using The Software 144 In general, you should first select all Storages you want to copy. Navigate to the other list and choose the Storage Places where your selected Storages should be saved. Then, use one of the buttons described below. Please use the "Ctrl" or "Shift" keys for multiple selection. Especially, in the case of copying images and videos it may take a while to copy all Storage Places. The two progress bars at the bottom of the window will show you the progress.
145 MADRIX Help and Manual Use this button to copy one single Storage Place from Storage B to several Storage Places in Storage A. Simply select the effect in the list of Storage B and select multiple Storage Places in the left list. Then press this button. Select one single Storage Place in the left or right list and then press this button. The selected Storage Place will be copied to all other 119 Storage Places.
Using The Software 146 To save a Storage Area, go to "Export" -> "Storage" -> "Storage A" or "Storage B". The file will be a MADRIX Storage Setup File (*.mss). To load a Storage Area, go to "Import" -> "Storage" -> "Storage A" or "Storage B".
147 MADRIX Help and Manual Submaster And Cue The Submaster can be found at the bottom of a Storage Area. The Submaster can be used to control the intensity of a selected Storage Place. It only works for the Storage Place that you did select. It does not control the main output. If you want to adjust the overall intensity, you need to use the Master Fader. Upon clicking, the "Sub" button extends to a fader. Please make sure to press and hold the button at the same time.
Using The Software 3.6 148 Speed Master The so-called Speed Master is a fader that is positioned on the right side of each Storage Area. The fader allows you to speed up and slow down effects. Thereby, every effect of Storage A or B will be affected. In this way, the Speed Master increases or decreases the speed of the whole Storage Area. Move the fader upwards to increase the speed of the running effect(s). Move the fader downwards to decrease the velocity.
149 3.7 MADRIX Help and Manual Effects Selecting An Effect MADRIX includes two areas (Effect Area A and Effect Area B). A drop-down list allows you to select an effect.
Using The Software 150 Variety Of Effects MADRIX offers a large variety of effects as you can see from the list in the screenshot. They are arranged into four categories: Static Color Effects (SCE), Sound2Light Effects (S2L), Music2Light Effects (M2L) and the MAS Script Effect. These categories and their effects are explained in detail in the chapter MADRIX Effects. Configuration Of Effects & Layers Effect Area A and B provide a number of buttons and controls to configure your effects.
151 MADRIX Help and Manual If you want to use layers, you have to set up an effect first. This effect will automatically be handled as one, single layer. That means that each effect is also a layer at the same time. While the usage of one layer allows for the selection of only one effect, the utilization of multiple layers, which are stacked on top of each other, can alter the displayed effects and images massively. In this way, you can use layers in MADRIX to compose your own original effects.
Using The Software 152 Use the Blind button in order to hide the currently selected layer. It instantly sets the opacity of the layer to 0. The layer will not be visible anymore in the Previews and output, but you will still be able to adjust its settings. In this way, you may have a look at your created effect excluding certain layers. A layer tab will pulsate in red if blind mode is active. Blind mode also affects link mode.
153 MADRIX Help and Manual The context menu for layers can be accessed in three different ways. You can call it up via the "Layer" button at the bottom or you can perform a "right-click" on a single layer tab . You could also use the Edit Menu. Afterwards, you can choose to from several actions.
Using The Software 154 Use "New" to create a new layer with default settings. Use "Duplicate" to reproduce the selected layer, which will add a copy/a new layer with the same setup next to it. Use "Copy" to store the settings of the selected layer to the clipboard. Then, use "Paste" to apply the stored settings to the layer you have currently selected. This does not create a new layer, but overwrites the settings. Click "Insert" to create a new layer using the settings stored in the clipboard.
155 MADRIX Help and Manual Using The Submaster Use the Submaster to adjust the intensity of the current layer. A value of 255 represents full opacity and a value of 0 hides the layer. It will be rendered black, then. The Submaster overrides Link mode. Layer Mix Modes Layers can blend into each other using one of several modes. Just like in image-editing software, you can use different mix modes to mix layers with each other.This results in diverse color combinations and completely new effects.
Using The Software 156 You can choose from over 20 different layer mixing modes. These options make it possible to change how layers are graphically merged with each other, i.e. with an underlying layer. Keep in mind that a layer’s opacity and mixing mode interact with the opacity and mode of the layers underneath.
157 MADRIX Help and Manual We have created an effect with two layers. Layer 1 is the SCE Ticker effect and layer 2 is SCE Plasma. As a first result, you will get the following preview. Because of the two layers and standard settings the top layer is the only layer that is displayed. Without Link Mode Now, let us activate Link mode. Note that the Link Mode button glows green.
Using The Software 158 As a result, both layers will be merged and the preview looks totally different. The text will be filled with the plasma effect and in this way, both layers are used to create a new effect.
159 MADRIX Help and Manual Using The Map And Tile Functions Please have a look at the chapter Map, Tile, And Rotation in order to get to know the background to the "Map" button. Using A Macro You can find more details in the chapter Macros & Scripts.
Using The Software 3.9 160 Color Selection Introduction While using MADRIX, you will encounter various ways to choose a color set-up, mostly for effects or fades. This section describes them in more detail. Please keep in mind that MADRIX mainly works with the RGB color model. Each channel, red, green, and blue, can be defined using a value between 0 and 255, ie. using 'no color' to 'maximum extent'.
161 MADRIX Help and Manual The Color Picker The intelligent Color Picker built right into MADRIX is simply controlled with the help of the mouse. Just click inside the color field, which in most cases is black or white by default. Be sure to hold the mouse button! While holding it, you can easily navigate inside the color field and pick your favorite color. If you have decided for one, just let go of the button. It is as simple as that.
Using The Software 162 The Color FaderBox The Color FaderBox is a helpful addition to the Color Picker. Use this button to call up the FaderBox. The dialog that will be shown contains four sliders to assign a color value to each of the channels (red, green, blue, and white, if applicable). The white channel only applies if RGBW fixtures are used. If only 1-channel fixtures are used, the all channels except the first channel will be disabled.
163 MADRIX Help and Manual The Color Table The Color Table contains a list with different colors; each used in the effect. You can enter numerical values from 0 to 255 for red, green, blue, white, and the alpha channel via input fields at the top. The alpha channel sets the opacity of a single color. Then, it becomes transparent and blends with the background. The white channel only applies if RGBW fixtures are used.
Using The Software 164 The Color Ramp Using the color ramp: Select and hold a color (using the small square button) and move the mouse if you want to relocate a color. Click the small x-button at the bottom of a color to remove it. Click inside the large colored area to create a new color at this particular position with the particular color you picked. Simply drag and drop it afterwards to change its position. Use the input field "Position" to adjust it more precisely.
165 MADRIX Help and Manual If it is not enabled, the transition between colors will be hard as is shown in the picture below. Additionally, the "Alpha value" sets the opacity of a single color. Then, it becomes transparent and blends with the background.
Using The Software 166 Music2Light Color Setup After pressing the button "M2L Colors", a separate window will be opened. This dialog offers you the possibility to match colors to specific keys. All existing keys are displayed in this window. Major keys are listed in the left part of the window. The right hand side contains all minor keys. In the example above the "C" (written in capital letters) in the upper left part represents C-major and has a pure yellow as its color value (RGB: 255, 255, 0).
167 3.10 MADRIX Help and Manual Map, Tile, And Rotation Introduction You can assign/map effects to a certain area of your matrix, i.e. relocate them. In order to do so, please use the "Map" button in the effect area. A new window will open. By clicking the "%" button, percentage/relative values will be used. By clicking the "PX" button, absolute values (in pixels) will be used.
Using The Software 168 Map The section "Map (Position/Size)" includes parameters to define the position and size of the selected layer/effect. "Pos X" sets the position in x. "Pos Y" defines the position in y. "Size X" and "Size Y" are to set the size in x and y, respectively. In this way, you are allowed to display the effect in a larger or smaller size than the virtual matrix size. Several presets, such as "Full Size", "Double Size", "Half Size", "Top", "Bottom", "Left" ,"Right", etc.
169 MADRIX Help and Manual For example, it could look like this: © 2011 inoage GmbH
Using The Software 170 Tile The "Tile" section allows you to apply tiling to the selected layer/effect. In other words, you are able to divide the virtual matrix into sections. "Scale" influences the size. A factor of 4 means that you will get 1/4 of the original size and the mode is automatically set to "Repeat Mode". "Pos X" defines the position in x, whereas "Pos Y" defines the position in y. "Size X" and "Size Y" were implemented to be able to modify the size of the layer/effect.
171 MADRIX Help and Manual Rotate MADRIX is able to "Rotate" layers. Move the fader to the left to rotate clockwise. Move the fader right to rotate counter-clockwise. Activate a permanent rotation by clicking the 3.11 animation button. Backup System Introduction The MADRIX Backup System (Master/Slave) is a type of communication protocol between two or more MADRIX computers in order to set up a professional backup solution.
Using The Software 172 How Does It Work? - Instructions To configure the MADRIX Backup System, please navigate to the menu "Preferences" -> "Backup System". This will open a new window. Activating the switch "On" in the top left corner enables the backup solution. If your computer or laptop is equipped with more than one network card, you will be able to choose the appropriate network in the large drop-down list.
173 MADRIX Help and Manual How To Connect Master And Slave You can utilize your network card with an Ethernet port to connect two ore more computers using a network switch. Set up the IP addresses from the computers like in the picture above. Both computers have to be in the same network area (e.g. 192.168.0.1 to 192.168.0.254). Usage "Receive Sync Command From Master" is a useful feature to play cue lists synchronously. Learn more about the Cue List.
Using The Software 174 Example 1: How To Use The Backup System And Art-Net We recommend to always use two separate networks with two network cards if you want to sync Master & Slave and use Art-Net at the same time. Minimum requirements for this set-up are two computers, two Ethernet switches, one Art-Net device, Ethernet cables, and DMX cables. Apart from that, both computers need to have two network cards installed. The set-up for the first network card is 192.168.0.x and the second is 2.0.0.x.
175 MADRIX Help and Manual Example 2: How To Use The Backup System And Art-Net (LowBudget Alternative) In addition, you may use a variation of the example above. Depending on your installation, it can be possible to do the setup without the second network. It is a smaller budget alternative and in this case only the Art-Net network will be used. At the same time this means that traffic from both Art-Net and the backup system will be transferred over this single network.
Using The Software 176 If your Art-Net interfaces support the 10.0.0.x network, you may establish an internet connection since the Art-Net data will be blocked by your router and does not interfere with the internet connection. Such an installation is at your own risk. Example 3: How To Use The Backup System And USB DMX512 Interfaces If you are going to use an USB DMX512 interface, PCI cards, or PCMCIA devices, you can work with one network card to sync Master and Slave.
177 3.12 MADRIX Help and Manual File Types Introduction While working with MADRIX, you will come across several types of files. This chapter explains which file type belongs to which function or which part of the software. List Of File Types *.ms2 MADRIX Setup File Your whole show will be saved. It stores relevant data in one single file including but not limited to patch, effects, settings, Cue List, etc. Please note that videos will not be included in this file. *.
Using The Software *.vdf 178 Visualizer Device File Stores all relevant settings for a configured visualizer. »WYSIWYG Visualizer *.mmrc MADRIX MIDI Remote Configuration File Stores a MIDI remote control configuration (MIDI map) for a MIDI console. »MIDIIN *.mdrc MADRIX DMX Remote Configuration File Stores a remote control configuration for DMX-IN. »DMX-IN & Art-Net Remote *.mrec MADRIX Record File Stores recorded shows. »Recording *.
179 *.mms MADRIX Help and Manual MADRIX Effect Macro File A macro for an effect, a Storage Place Macro, or a Main Output Macro. »Macros & Scripts *.mcm MADRIX Crypted Effect Macro File A compiled and encrypted macro for an effect, a Storage Place Macro, or a Main Output Macro. »Macros & Scripts *.rtc MADRIX KEY File Required if the MADRIX KEY needs to be updated. »The MADRIX KEY *.rtu MADRIX KEY Update File Required to update the MADRIX KEY.
Using The Software 180 Select "Load Patch" and the pre-defined virtual matrix and Patch settings will be loaded from this Setup. This overwrites your current Patch. If you deselect this option, your current Patch will be used. Select "Load DMX Device Settings" and all settings regarding DMX devices will be loaded from this Setup. This can overwrite your current settings. Deselect this option if you have configured your own DMX settings.
181 MADRIX Help and Manual With the help of the Fixture Editor you can see how fixtures are integrated in MADRIX, see how many and which fixtures are already included, adjust settings to your requirements, implement fixtures by yourself. Please note: Always make a backup of the madrix.mfl before and after applying any changes.
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183 4 MADRIX Help and Manual MADRIX Options Overview To access the options of MADRIX, please press "Ctrl+Alt+O" or go to the menu "Preferences" > "Options". MADRIX Options include the following topics: Start Options File Watcher Devices (USB/PCI) Devices (Network) User Interface Performance 4.1 Start Options Overview To access options of MADRIX, please press "Ctrl+Alt+O" or go to the menu "Preferences" -> "Options". Now got to the tab "Start Options".
MADRIX Options 184 MADRIX provides various possibilities to decide which feature(s) should be enabled if the software or your computer starts ("Start Options"). In the case of "Run MADRIX, When Windows Starts" MADRIX will be initiated automatically if you log in into Windows. Additionally, "Set Timeout To Start Software" allows you to define a time frame in seconds in which MADRIX will not fully start. Instead, a loading screen with a countdown will be displayed.
185 MADRIX Help and Manual Set "Start Touch At Startup" to launch the touch screen window when MADRIX starts. If you activate the feature "Check For Updates" MADRIX automatically searches online for newer versions. "Check for BETA Updates" will include the latest beta versions in the search. "Activate 'Audio'-Button" is only necessary if you wish to use Sound2Light and/or Music2Light effects or have them already included in your Cue List. This automatically starts the sound analysis.
MADRIX Options 186 Select "Initialize QuickTime At Startup" to initiate QuickTime support already when MADRIX starts. This improves the launching time when QuickTime movie files are loaded within the SCE Video effect. Important Notes All Start Options will be saved locally on your computer. The settings here will not be saved in your MADRIX Setup file. 4.2 File Watcher Overview To access options of MADRIX, please press "Ctrl+Alt+O" or go to the menu "Preferences" -> "Options".
187 MADRIX Help and Manual Usage The File Watcher with its Automatic Cue List Reloading feature is very useful if you are using an external program that creates a Cue List in the *.csv file format. If this Cue List is changed, you are easily able to access the new Cue List without modifying settings within MADRIX. In order to work with this feature, simply create a new Cue List, save it using the *.csv file format and open the file with a text editor or other appropriate software.
MADRIX Options 4.3 188 Devices (USB/PCI) Overview To access options of MADRIX, please press "Ctrl+Alt+O" or go to the menu "Preferences" -> "Options". Now got to the tab "Devices (USB/PCI)". Use Device Driver MADRIX can be configured to search automatically for all known and supported devices using USB, PCI, PCMCIA, DMX512, etc. at the software start-up. Activate a check-box in order to enable the use of a certain interface driver.
189 MADRIX Help and Manual you can avoid problems with other software running on your computer which also controls such DMX interfaces. More Information This user guide provides further information: Supported DMX512 & Art-Net Interfaces. Further Configuration For more information about the configuration of your DMX devices, please see the chapter DMX512 (DMX-OUT). Important Notes All options of the tab Devices (USB/PCI) will be saved locally on your computer.
MADRIX Options 4.4 190 Devices (Network) Overview To access options of MADRIX, please press "Ctrl+Alt+O" or go to the menu "Preferences" -> "Options". Now go to the tab "Devices (Network)".
191 MADRIX Help and Manual If you enable the drivers in this menu, MADRIX automatically starts searching for known and supported network devices at startup. You can enable four particular network drivers here: e:cue - e:net, Robe StageQube324 / Insta Light2022, Philips Color Kinetics - KiNet, ESTA - Streaming ACN. inoage - MADRIX Please always make sure that you have selected the correct network. Tips You can speed up the loading/starting time of MADRIX.
MADRIX Options 192 Important Notes All options of Devices (Network) will be saved locally on your computer. The settings here will not be saved in your MADRIX Setup file. 4.5 User Interface Overview To access options of MADRIX, please press "Ctrl+Alt+O" or go to the menu "Preferences" -> "Options". Now got to the tab "User Interface". General MADRIX provides an option to maximize the window. "Keep Aspect Ratio For MADRIX GUI" will keep the aspect ratio of the user interface if you maximize MADRIX, i.
193 MADRIX Help and Manual Aspect Ratio Off Touch © 2011 inoage GmbH
MADRIX Options 194 MADRIX features an special Touch Screen Window to control MADRIX via a touch screen panel. Here you can define certain settings for this additional touch screen window. The option "Use Automatic Fade" can be a helpful support tool. Use it if you wish MADRIX to perform an automatic fade when switching from one effect to another effect in the opposite Storage Area (for example from effect 1 in Storage Area A to effect 1 in Storage Area B).
195 4.6 MADRIX Help and Manual Performance Overview To access options of MADRIX, please press "Ctrl+Alt+O" or go to the menu "Preferences" -> "Options". Now got to the tab "Performance". Main Mix MADRIX renders all outputs separately. Only when needed, use this slider to adjust the frame rate of the actual data output (in frames per second). Normally you don't need to change this setting. Only change this value if it is really necessary! Use the "Reset" button to restore the default settings.
MADRIX Options 196 Change this value if you need to use more virtual universes than actual DMX universes in your Patch. Please use this slider to increase or decrease the number of virtual universes which MADRIX will address. (It is possible to use more virtual DMX universes than actual DMX universes by using less than 512 DMX channels per universe.) Please remember that your MADRIX KEY (MADRIX version) limits the number of actual DMX universes. Use the "Reset" button to restore the default settings.
197 MADRIX Help and Manual We recommend to enable Direct3D output. This option is a great performance improvement for MADRIX. "Use V-Sync" activates the Vertical Synchronization function of your graphics card for your display monitor or output device. V-Sync can only be used with Direct3D-Previews. Please always use the button "Apply" to apply your changes.
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199 5 MADRIX Help and Manual MADRIX Effects Overview Over Effects SCE - Static Color Effects SCE - Static Color Effects are pure color effects. The first category of MADRIX effects is easily capable of delivering impressive light effects! No additional input is necessary. S2L - Sound2Light Effects S2L - Sound2Light Effects require an audio input signal.
MADRIX Effects 5.1.1 200 SCE Bitmap The SCE Bitmap effect provides the possibility to load one or more bitmaps at the same time. You can open the following image file formats: JPG, GIF, PGN, TIF and BMP using the "Image Table" button or the "Open File" button. MADRIX also supports the animated GIF format. With the help of a wide selection of arrows, it can be decided in which direction the image should be moved. You can display the image in a grey color scale; just click the "Greyscale" switch.
201 MADRIX Help and Manual The "Tile" switch is for tiling/duplicating the image on the matrix size. "BPM" defines how fast the image moves, whereas "Animation Speed" (animation speed) determines how fast images change with reference to the image table. The higher the value, the fast they are animated. Values smaller than 1 may be used as well. An animation speed of 0.5 cuts it by half, for example.
MADRIX Effects 202 The newly opened window contains a list with added images. You can can load one or more images. The "Time" value determines how long a bitmap will be shown. If the time frame of the last picture has ended, the first picture will automatically be shown again. It is a loop. In this example the time is set to 1 second. Double-click a picture and the loop will restart from the picture you just selected. The list you created can be saved and loaded, too.
203 MADRIX Help and Manual If you want to swap images to change their order, please select both images first. Next, simply press the "Swap" button. Click "Close" to exit this dialog. Important Notes Please do use a picture resolution according to the size of your LED matrix. It is not useful to use a resolution of 3000x2000 pixels if your LED matrix has a size of 192x128, for example. Please resize your pictures before using them in MADRIX. Please do also use 72 DPI.
MADRIX Effects 5.1.2 204 SCE Bounce The SCE Bounce effect renders bouncing lines. As set-up possibilities you have got parameters for "BPM" (Speed), number of "Objects" and "Points", "Fade Out" time, and "Size". With the help of the Color Table you can define the colors of bouncing objects. If a value of 1 is selected for "Points", various modes, such as rectangle, circle, and cross, are available. You can either enter values directly over the keyboard or use the fader box with your mouse.
205 MADRIX Help and Manual The effect includes a special function for setting BPM manually. If you want to attain synchronous movements of effects to the beat of the music, press the "Tap" button. Press this button at least four times in a row according to the beat of the music (1/4 notes). MADRIX will calculate the BPM value subsequently. 5.1.3 SCE Color The SCE Color effect renders a plain color. It delivers one color on your complete light installation.
MADRIX Effects You can either enter values directly over the keyboard or use the fader box with your mouse. With the "Reset" button you can set this effect back to default values. 5.1.4 SCE Color Change The SCE Color Change Effect is an effect to primarily create a color like the SCE Color Effect. But in addition, you can program a color change. You can simply choose from a color table to select favored colors.
207 MADRIX Help and Manual To set up the "Color Table", please click the button. A new window containing a list will appear. You can enter numerical values from 0 to 255 for red, green, blue, and white via input fields. You can extend your list with a new color value by pressing the "+" button. Existing entries can be deleted from the list by marking it and pressing the "-" button. The order of your entries (colors) may be changed, too.
MADRIX Effects 208 The effect includes a special function for setting BPM manually. If you want to attain synchronous movements of effects to the beat of the music, press the "Tap" button. Press this button at least four times in a row according to the beat of the music (1/4 notes). MADRIX will calculate the BPM value subsequently. 5.1.5 SCE Color Fill The SCE Color Fill effect offers you six different filling effects: Random, Drops, Snake, Flat, Collapse, and Tetris.
209 MADRIX Help and Manual The SCE Color Fill in random mode randomly fills the matrix with one or more colors. To set up the color scheme, press the "Color Table" button. If you activate "Mix Color", all colors in your color table will be used to render a colorful picture on the output.
MADRIX Effects The SCE Color Fill effect set to Drops mode fills the matrix with colored drops (as if it rains). To set up the color scheme, press the "Color Table" button. If you activate "Mix Color", all colors in your color table will be used to render a colorful picture on the output. To set up the direction of the effect, use the arrow buttons on the right side of the effect area.
211 MADRIX Help and Manual This mode fills the matrix in a snakelike mode. e SCE Color Fill in Snake mode fills the matrix with colors. To set up the color scheme, press the "Color Table" button. If you activate "Mix Color", all colors in your color table will be used to render a colorful picture on the output. Especially useful features are the options to influence the starting point, direction, orientation, and several modes, like mirrored, centered, circled output.
MADRIX Effects Hereby, the matrix is filled very plainly. The picture shows the crossmode ("X") and a diagonal rotation. To set up the color scheme, press the "Color Table" button. If you activate "Mix Color", all colors in your color table will be used to render a colorful picture on the output. To set up the direction of the effect, use the arrow buttons on the right side of the effect area.
213 MADRIX Help and Manual The SCE Color Fill in Collapse mode fills the matrix with colors in Tetris style. To set up the color scheme, press the "Color Table" button. If you activate "Mix Color", all colors in your color table will be used to render a colorful picture on the output. In addition, the "Width" and "Height" can be adjusted in percent. To set up the direction of the effect, use the arrow buttons on the right side of the effect area.
MADRIX Effects Randomly selected Tetris bricks are used to fill the screen in this mode. To set up the color scheme, press the "Color Table" button. If you activate "Mix Color", all colors in your color table will be used to render a colorful picture on the output. You may set up the starting point, direction, and orientation of the effect as well. 5.1.
215 MADRIX Help and Manual The SCE Color Ramp effect renders a color gradient. Settings include adjustable values for red, green, blue, and white. You can either enter values directly over the keyboard or use the fader box with your mouse. With the "Reset" button you can set this effect back to default values. Using the color control: Select and hold a color (using the small square button) and move the mouse if you want to relocate a color. Click the small x-button at the bottom of a color to remove it.
MADRIX Effects 216 If you select "Radial Ramp", the slider called "Angle" becomes available. Use this slider to rotate the Radial Ramp according to your wishes. A range of 0 to 359 degrees is available. 5.1.
217 MADRIX Help and Manual The SCE Color Scroll Effect delivers a moving color gradient. Speed and direction can be easily modified. Press "Fade" to get a smooth gradient from color to color. "Offset" determines the size of the color bars, i.e. it sets the distance between colors of the gradient. Activate "Rnd" (random) to receive a random broadness of the gradients. Two input fields below "Offset" define the value of the minimum and maximum width. To set up the "Color Table", please click the button.
MADRIX Effects 218 The list you created as well as presets can be saved and loaded. The number of entries in the list can be seen in the lower part of the window. In our example shown above, six entries are currently included in the list (#6). To close the window, click "Close". These arrow buttons define the direction and starting point of an effect. Press the downward arrow if you want the gradient to move from top to bottom. Press the upward arrow if you want the gradient to move from bottom to top.
219 5.1.8 MADRIX Help and Manual SCE Drops The SCE Drops effect displays falling objects, just like rain drops. As always, the input field "BPM" sets the speed of the effect. You may enter a value between 1 and 9999. "Step" can be used to stretch the drops. For example, a step value of 2 will render drops every second pixel. With "Length" you can choose the length of the single objects. Adjust the number of objects by using "Count".
MADRIX Effects 220 Four arrow buttons allow you to decide in which direction the effect should move. In addition, you can choose from different shapes. Click the button labeled "Line" by default. Use the "Color Table" to set up the colors of the effect. In addition, those colors can be used in chronological order or shuffle mode. Entirely random colors can be used, too. To set up the Color Table, please click the button. A new window containing a list of colors will appear.
221 MADRIX Help and Manual The effect includes a special function for setting BPM manually. If you want to attain synchronous movements of effects to the beat of the music, press the "Tap" button. Press this button at least four times in a row according to the beat of the music (1/4 notes). MADRIX will calculate the BPM value subsequently. 5.1.9 SCE Explosions The SCE Explosions effect can display all kinds of explosions and fireworks.
MADRIX Effects 222 The Color Table defines the colors used by the effect. "BPM" defines the speed of the effect. "Size" defines how big the whole explosion will be. "Shape Size" defines how big single objects are. "Explosions" defines how many explosions are displayed by the effect at the same time. "Shapes" defines the number of single objects a single explosion includes. "Fade Out" defines if objects get a visual tail and fade out over time.
223 MADRIX Help and Manual 5.1.10 SCE Fire The SCE Fire effect renders a colored fire. The effect has two modes "Fire" and "Flames". Use this button to select which mode you want to use. As always, the input field "BPM" sets the speed of the fire. You may enter a value between 1 and 9999. With "Height" you can choose the height of the fire. The flames height can be adjusted from 1 to 32.
MADRIX Effects 224 Four arrow buttons allow you to decide where the fire should have its starting point. If you want the fire effect's direction to be from bottom to top, press the upward arrow, for example. Fire Mode The effect area includes several presets for this effect. Different color variations are set by using the buttons "RG", "RB", "GR", "GB", "BR", and "BG". Single colors arise from additive color mixtures via RGB.
225 MADRIX Help and Manual 5.1.11 SCE Metaballs The SCE Metaballs effect displays objects that morph into each other creating a liquid animation. The Color Table defines the number and type of colors used by the effect. You can use more than one color for the effect. "BPM" defines the speed of the effect. "Count" defines the number of objects (metaballs). "Max. Size" affects the maximum magnitude of the metaballs. "Outer Glow" determines the outer shimmer of objects.
MADRIX Effects 226 "Inner Glow" determines the inner gleam of objects which are not filled. "Border" adjusts the border size of non-filled objects. Next to the "Max. Size" slider, a drop-down button provides several modes on how the size of the metaballs is calculated. Uniform - Each metaball has the same size. Linear - A linear distribution is used to increase the size regularly. Quadratic - The majority of metaballs will be smaller than the rest.
227 MADRIX Help and Manual The effect includes a special function for setting BPM manually. If you want to attain synchronous movements of effects to the beat of the music, press the "Tap" button. Press this button at least four times in a row according to the beat of the music (1/4 notes). MADRIX will calculate the BPM value subsequently. 5.1.12 SCE Plasma The SCE Plasma effect is used to show a liquid and moving color gradient. Set up the "BPM" speed and various colors to influence the outcome.
MADRIX Effects 228 Using the color control: Select and hold a color (using the small square button) and move the mouse if you want to relocate a color. Click the small x-button at the bottom of a color to remove it. Click inside the large colored area to create a new color at this particular position with the particular color you picked. Simply drag and drop it afterwards to change its position. Use the input field "Position" to adjust it more precisely.
229 MADRIX Help and Manual 5.1.13 SCE Pulse/Stroboscope The SCE Pulse/Stroboscope produces a stroboscope or pulsating effect. Enable this effect to generate regular flashes. Strobe lights are often used in nightclubs and raves, and are available at home for special effects or in the entertainment area. "Frequency" (frequency) determines the flash interval in "Pulse" mode. Sequences can vary from very slow speed (a value of 1) to a very high velocity (a value of 25).
MADRIX Effects 230 5.1.14 SCE Radial The SCE Radial offers moving colors in three different radial modes. Set up the "BPM" speed and various colors to influence the outcome. Values for red, green, blue, and white may be used. You can either enter values directly over the keyboard or use the fader box with your mouse. Use the input field "Length" to define the extent of the shapes. Change X and Y coordinates to modify the "Center" of a radial effect.
231 MADRIX Help and Manual This drop-down button allows to select different modes. You can choose from three different types of effect: "Circle", "Radar", and "Helix". Select a mode after clicking the button to activate the particular mode. With the sinus buttons you can define the color mode (one color or multi-color mode.) Direction buttons allow to set up the motion direction. Additionally, you will find two moving mode buttons to define inside-out or outside-in mode.
MADRIX Effects 5.1.15 SCE Shapes The SCE Shapes effect randomly renders objects with different shapes in a color you have selected. There are different modes for colors, speed, fade times, number of objects (Count), Width, Border, and different types of shapes.
233 MADRIX Help and Manual The picture shows available modes/shapes for this effect. You have to play with the parameters BPM, Fade, Count, Width, and Border to see the possibilities you have with this effect. Be creative and try to combine this effect with others by using layers and different mix modes.
MADRIX Effects 234 The effect includes a special function for setting BPM manually. If you want to attain synchronous movements of effects to the beat of the music, press the "Tap" button. Press this button at least four times in a row according to the beat of the music (1/4 notes). MADRIX will calculate the BPM value subsequently. 5.1.
235 MADRIX Help and Manual SCE Starfield mainly simulates a field of stars streaming towards the viewer from the center of the effect. This creates a depth effect. The Color Table defines the colors used by the effect. "BPM" defines the speed of the effect. "Rotation Amount" defines how much the single objects rotate around the center. You can rotate the effect to the left and to the right. If the slider is positioned in the middle, it will not rotate (0).
MADRIX Effects 236 5.1.17 SCE Ticker - Scrolling Text With the SCE Ticker effect you can easily write text messages. Use the "Text" field to set up the message content. A different color can be chosen similarly. The "Offset" area is used to configure the position of the text with the help of the x-axis (left input field) and the y-axis (right input field). Positive values for x will locate the text more to the right. Negative values move the text to the left.
237 MADRIX Help and Manual Activate "Reverse Sentence" to display the whole text in reverse. Activate "Reverse Word", if you want to change the word order in a sentence. The last word of the sentence is going to be the first one in the output. The buttons "S", "W", and "C" stand for sentence, word and character. Activate the sentence button ("S") when you want to interpret the text as a sentence.
MADRIX Effects 238 Serif font Using the Tap Button for Manual BPM Input The effect includes a special function for setting BPM manually. If you want to attain synchronous movements of effects to the beat of the music, press the "Tap" button. Press this button at least four times in a row according to the beat of the music (1/4 notes). MADRIX will calculate the BPM value subsequently. 5.1.
239 MADRIX Help and Manual With the SCE video effect you can play videos or grab a video signal from a WebCam, for examply. Click "Open" to load a video. All video codecs that are installed on your computer are being supported automatically by MADRIX. If you want to have all the features of the SCE Video effect, use Apple Quicktime videos. With Apple Quicktime videos (*.mov, *.qt) you get support to play videos backward and forwardbackward looping. Please ensure that Apple QuickTime 6.
MADRIX Effects 240 Playing Video Files Use the "Open" button to select the video file you wish to play. "Start" and "End" set the start/end position at which the video starts/stops playing. The Start/End fields support the following inputs for the time: For an input of one hour you can use 0100000, 01:00:00, 01,00,00, 01.00.00, 01/00/00, 1h, or 01h00m00s. For an input of ten minutes you can use 001000, 00:10:00, 00,10,00, 00.10.00, 00/10/00, 10m, or 00h10m00s.
241 MADRIX Help and Manual Video play modes: None: in this mode the video stops playing after it reaches the time entered in the end position field and will jump back to the start position. Loop: in this mode you will activate an endless repetition of the video. Loop backward-forward: when the video reaches the start or the end position, it will change the play back direction. The video itself can be moved across the matrix. Use the arrows to decide for a direction fix the output.
MADRIX Effects 242 With the help of the rotation function you can rotate videso and live video signals by 90°, 180°, and 270°. The output can be set to matrix, original, 4:3, or 16:9 mode in addition to the stretch feature to use a correct display mode for your loaded video. A 16:9 video is viewed best in 16:9, for example. If you have RGBW fixtures and you want to use the white channel, please activate "RGB to RGBW" mode.
243 MADRIX Help and Manual The effect includes a special function for setting BPM manually. If you want to attain synchronous movements of effects to the beat of the music, press the "Tap" button. Press this button at least four times in a row according to the beat of the music (1/4 notes). MADRIX will calculate the BPM value subsequently. You can also use the "BPM" slider to adjust the beats per minute. In contrast, "Speed" defines the playback speed of the selected video.
MADRIX Effects Bob 244 This mode uses one set of 25 frames (even or odd) and copies missing information from the pictures provided. Pixel lines are copied to create a full image. Activate "Top Field First" in order to choose odd frames to be processed. Bob Linear This is the recommended deinterlace mode. Bob Linear uses one set of 25 frames, but builds an average for the missing pixel lines. Activate "Top Field First" in order to choose odd frames to be processed.
245 MADRIX Help and Manual Please install the "K-Lite Codec Pack" if you encounter problems when playing a video file or when a codec is missing. This codec pack is a collection of VFW/ACM codecs, DirectShow filters, and tools. Codecs and DirectShow filters are needed for encoding and decoding (playing) audio and video formats. The K-Lite Codec Pack is designed as a user-friendly solution for playing all your movie files.
MADRIX Effects 246 With the SCE Wave effect displays a moving wave with a particular color. Adjust the speed with the "BPM" slider. "Length" sets the wave's width. You can influence the outcome further by using various directions and modes. "Mode" directly influences how the wave is drawn. Do not hesitate to experiment with the settings. A description is given below. This mode uses a sine wave with absolute values. Activating it, will turn the button green. This mode represents a sine wave.
247 MADRIX Help and Manual This button activates triangle wave. Furthermore, you can adjust the slider "Peak". By default, this slider is set to 50, which is the middle position. If you set it to the far left, a sawtooth with a peak to the left will be shown. If you set it to the far right, a sawtooth with a peak to the right will be shown. In this way, you can create your individual wave with values inbetween. Activating the button will turn it green.
MADRIX Effects 5.2.1 248 S2L Equalizer The S2L Equalizer provides a real-time equalization and visualization of the audio signal. By default low frequencies will be displayed to the left and high frequencies to the right. Color and speed functions will be available to you in the menu. The "BPM" (speed) function determines how fast the equalizer is updated. Addtionally, the "Drop" rate specifies how fast shown frequencies drop to make room for new ones.
249 MADRIX Help and Manual You can define the colors for the equalizer by clicking at the "Colors" button. By activating the "Monochrome" button the equalizer will be displayed in white color. If you activate the "Band" mode button you will get a gradient per band with selected colors. "View Log" switches to logarithmic rendering of the signals. "Push HF" (push higher frequencies) modifies the height of higher tonalities, i.e. amplifies their outline.
MADRIX Effects 250 The effect includes a special function for setting BPM manually. If you want to attain synchronous movements of effects to the beat of the music, press the "Tap" button. Press this button at least four times in a row according to the beat of the music (1/4 notes). MADRIX will calculate the BPM value subsequently. 5.2.2 S2L EQ Drops The S2L EQ Drops effect renders equalizer drops falling synchronously to the music.
251 MADRIX Help and Manual "BPM" sets up the speed with which the drops are being displayed and updated. If you would like to have slow movements (updates) move the fader to the left, or put in low numerical values. Values in a range from 1 to 9999 are supported. If you move the fade to the right, the update speed increases and drops move faster. "Length" defines the drop's length. Move the fader to the right and the drops will be displayed longer.
MADRIX Effects 252 The effect includes a special function for setting BPM manually. If you want to attain synchronous movements of effects to the beat of the music, press the "Tap" button. Press this button at least four times in a row according to the beat of the music (1/4 notes). MADRIX will calculate the BPM value subsequently. 5.2.3 S2L EQ Shapes The S2L EQ Shapes are a real-time equalization of the audio signal using a variation of shapes to display tones of the music.
253 MADRIX Help and Manual There are different parameters to set up different colors, BPM/fade, width of the objects, spacing between objects (pitch), size of their border, and various types of shapes. The picture shows available modes/shapes for this effect. You have to play with the parameters BPM, Fade, Count, Width, and Border to see the possibilities you have with this effect. Be creative and try to combine this effect with others by using layers and different mix modes.
MADRIX Effects 5.2.4 254 S2L EQ Tubes The S2L EQ Tubes effect delivers an equalizer-like effect displayed as horizontal or vertical lines. You can simply choose a color by using your mouse or keyboard. "BPM" sets up the speed with which the drops are being displayed and updated. If you would like to have slow movements (updates) move the fader to the left, or put in low numerical values. Values in a range from 1 to 9999 are supported.
255 MADRIX Help and Manual These two buttons decide if lines should be displayed in horizontal or vertical order. This button enables horizontal and vertical lines to be shown at the same time, i.e. crossed. You can use the "Amplify" function as a visual amplifier of the audio signal. Values will be displayed more intensely as a result. The more you move the fader to the right, the stronger will be the visual amplification of single signals. "Bands" determines the number of equalizer bands shown.
MADRIX Effects 5.2.5 256 S2L Frequency Flash The SCE Frequency Flash effect generates a pulse effect which is running synchronously to the audio frequencies. The effect shows a color when a high level between the two selected frequencies is reached. Afterwards, the selected color will be dimmed with a certain "Fade" duration. When a high level is reached once more, the color will be set to 100% again.
257 MADRIX Help and Manual In order to be able to specify how the effect should work, MADRIX offers the user to set a frequency "Band". In this way, the software analyzes the music with regard to certain areas/frequencies (in Herz). The left box represents the lowest frequency, the right one the highest. In the example shown above, the frequency spectrum includes everything between 8Hz and 102Hz. Bass tones (usually 8Hz - 135Hz) are especially suited for this effect.
MADRIX Effects 258 The S2L Level Color effect refers to the level of music. It puts out the color that has been selected by you when a certain level in the music has been reached. After that the color is being dimmed with the "Fade" duration that has been set. A high level sets the color to 100%. The speed value ("BPM") let's you determine how close the audio analysis correlates to the music. Higher speeds are suitable for electronic, beat-intense music, while classical music benefits from lower values.
259 MADRIX Help and Manual The effect includes a special function for setting BPM manually. If you want to attain synchronous movements of effects to the beat of the music, press the "Tap" button. Press this button at least four times in a row according to the beat of the music (1/4 notes). MADRIX will calculate the BPM value subsequently. 5.2.7 S2L Level Meter The S2L Level Meter refers to the stereo level of music input and renders by default a 2-band level.
MADRIX Effects 260 For setting up colors simply press the "Color Table" button. "BPM" sets up the speed with which the effect is displayed and updated. If you would like to have slow movements (updates) move the fader to the left, or put in low numerical values. Values in a range from 1 to 9999 are supported. If you move the fade to the right, the update speed increases and the band moves faster. You can use the "Amplify" function as a visual amplifier of the audio signal.
261 5.2.8 MADRIX Help and Manual S2L Level Ring The S2L Level Ring again uses the stereo level of the music. It generates a colored two-band level output in a form that has been selected by you (retangle, circle, cross, star). The left and right audio channel will be displayed as a deflection of the level ring form. For setting up colors simply press the "Color Table" button. "BPM" sets up the speed with which the effect is displayed and updated.
MADRIX Effects 262 You can use the "Amplify" function as a visual amplifier of the audio signal. Values will be displayed more intensely as a result. The more you move the fader to the right, the stronger will be the visual amplification of single signals. The "View Log" button switches to logarithmic rendering of the signals. Depending on the kind of music as well as its volume, we suggest to try what fits best.
263 MADRIX Help and Manual The S2L Waveform refers to the stereo or mono level of the music and produces a moving waveform. Use the "Time Slot" to change the movement speed. Move the fader to the right, the update rate decreases and the effect will run slower. Values lower than 1 are also possible. Using the color control: Select and hold a color (using the small square button) and move the mouse if you want to relocate a color. Click the small x-button at the bottom of a color to remove it.
MADRIX Effects 264 Four arrow buttons allow you to alter the direction and starting point of the effect. Press the downward arrow if you want the effect to be displayed from top to bottom, for example. These two mode buttons allow you to control the direction of the waveform from outside to center or vice versa. Experimenting with the parameters can deliver amazing results! 5.2.
265 MADRIX Help and Manual The S2L Wavegraph refers to the stereo or mono level of the music and renders a moving wavegraph. Set up the various colors to influence the outcome. You can either use the mouse or enter values easily via your keyboard. Use the "Time Slot" to change the movement speed. Move the fader to the right, the update rate decreases and the effect will run slower. Values lower than 1 are also possible. This control box allows you to set up the audio analysis mode.
MADRIX Effects 5.3 266 Music2Light Effects (M2L) Introduction As a special highlight, MADRIX offers you Music2Light effects. These effects incorporate advanced analytical methods to analyze music for tone theoretical parameters. MADRIX analyzes the height of tones, volume, and also single tones, intervals, keys, and tonalities to name but a few. The music is being analyzed in real time by the MADRIX music analysis.
267 MADRIX Help and Manual Techniques Of The Tone Analysis · Basic tone analysis (Tonality). · Scale analysis to the accepted tonality (Major, Minor). · Analysis of intervals relatively to the accepted tonality. · Analysis of the absolute interval (distances between adjacent tones). · Single tones. · Number of single tones (max. 128). · Volume of single tones. 5.3.1 Notions Of Music Theory Overview MADRIX offers incredible Music2Light (M2L) effects.
MADRIX Effects 5.3.1.1 268 Single Tones Tones are the basic elements of music. With the term "tone", one, single tone is meant. You have to distinguish tones from sounds, which are composed of more than one tone. The basis of all tones is, via a frequency, an exactly defined sinus tone. An instrumental tone, e.g. from a violin, is a complicated mixture of the (playing and sounding) basic tone and a couple of simultaneously occurring over tones.
269 MADRIX Help and Manual Major and minor are frequently referred to the titles of compositions in their foreign language form, especially in reference to the key of a piece of musik. 5.3.1.4 Key A key is a hierarchy of tones (scale), which is based on a basic tone (tonic). Examples for keys: C-minor: minor-scale with the basic tone C (comprising the tones C, D, Es F, G, As, B, C), Fis-major: major-scale with the basic tone Fis (comprising the tones Fis, Gis, Ais, H, Cis, Dis, Eis, Fis). 5.3.1.
MADRIX Effects 270 To be able to define the tonality of a chord, it is necessary to check for the included intervals. 5.3.2 Standard Color Setup For M2L Effects For choosing the colors for the MADRIX Standard Color Setup, the Circle of Fifths from music education is being used. Starting with C, this notion describes a circle. Because of that, the relationship of the keys is visible from the arrangement. Adjacent keys are named 'parallel keys'.
271 MADRIX Help and Manual By assigning yellow to the tonality C and due to the fact that the colors are assembled clockwise, all other colors emerge. Consequently, Fis gets assigned blue, the complementary color of yellow. Any other color for the keys between C and Fis arises from the spectrum of colors between yellow and blue of the RGB color model.
MADRIX Effects 5.3.3 272 M2L Color Fade This Music2Light Color-fade effect offers a suitable light mood in unison with the music. The MADRIX music analysis works in this effect according to the following criteria: existing keys and tonalities. You may select different colors for different tonalities. In this way, if the sound changes, the color will fade, too. The "Base" color defines the default background color of the effect.
273 MADRIX Help and Manual After pressing the button "M2L Colors", a separate window will be opened. This dialog offers you the possibility to match colors to specific keys. All existing keys are displayed in this window. Major keys are listed in the left part of the window. The right hand side contains all minor keys. In the example above the "C" (written in capital letters) in the upper left part represents C-major and has a pure yellow as its color value (RGB: 255, 255, 0).
MADRIX Effects 5.3.4 274 M2L Color Rings The Music2Light Color Ring effect delivers matching gradients synchronously to the music, in form of inward or outward oriented rings. The music analyses work with the following criteria in this effect: existing tones and tonalities. You may select different colors for different tonalities. In this way, if the sound changes, the color will fade, too. The "Base" color defines the default background color of the effect.
275 MADRIX Help and Manual After pressing the button "M2L Colors", a separate window will be opened. This dialog offers you the possibility to match colors to specific keys. All existing keys are displayed in this window. Major keys are listed in the left part of the window. The right hand side contains all minor keys. In the example above the "C" (written in capital letters) in the upper left part represents C-major and has a pure yellow as its color value (RGB: 255, 255, 0).
MADRIX Effects 276 Using the Tap Button for Manual BPM Input The effect includes a special function for setting BPM manually. If you want to attain synchronous movements of effects to the beat of the music, press the "Tap" button. Press this button at least four times in a row according to the beat of the music (1/4 notes). MADRIX will calculate the BPM value subsequently. 5.3.5 M2L Color Scroll The Music2Light Color Scroll effect offers a color gradient moving synchronously to the music.
277 MADRIX Help and Manual The "Base" color defines the default background color of the effect. RGB values (from 0 to 255) can be entered directly into the input fields via mouse or keyboard. Additionally, a fader box button provides you with four sliders to adjust the color value. After pressing the button "M2L Colors", a separate window will be opened. This dialog offers you the possibility to match colors to specific keys. All existing keys are displayed in this window.
MADRIX Effects 278 These arrow buttons define the direction and starting point of an effect. Press the downward arrow if you want the gradient to move from top to bottom. Press the upward arrow if you want the gradient to move from bottom to top. The cross in the middle activates a movement from two, opposite directions. The gradient may also move inside out or vice versa.
279 5.3.6 MADRIX Help and Manual M2L Interval Drops Music2Light Interval Drops analyzes intervals within the music and displays them in form of moving drops. The MADRIX music analysis works with the following criteria in this effect: included intervals. Simply set up a color in which the drops should be rendered. "BPM" sets up the speed with which the effect is displayed and updated. If you would like to have slow movements (updates) move the fader to the left, or put in low numerical values.
MADRIX Effects 280 Four arrow buttons allow you to determine the direction and starting point of the effect. Press the downward arrow to display falling drops. Likewise, drops can be send from bottom to the top, for example. In both cases, lower tones are displayed on the left and high tones on the right. Conclusion: As soon as it is possible to analyze one or more intervals, they will be displayed as drops in the specified color.
281 5.3.7 MADRIX Help and Manual M2L Interval Tubes The Music2Light interval tube effect renders intervals included in the music in form of tubes. The MADRIX music analysis works with the following criteria in this effect: included intervals. As set up possibilities you have the color values for the color of the tubes. The value from 0 to 255 can be entered. With the help of the fader box you can also enter the colors with your mouse.
MADRIX Effects 282 "Width" defines the width of tubes. An input value of 1 corresponds to 1 pixel for one tube. Larger numbers mean more pixels per tube. These option buttons decide if tubes are displayed horizontally, vertically, or both. Conclusion: As soon as it is possible to analyze one or more intervals, they will be displayed as tubes in the color you set up. Using the Tap Button for Manual BPM Input The effect includes a special function for setting BPM manually.
283 MADRIX Help and Manual This Music2Light single tone effect impressively shows single tones of the track. The MADRIX music analysis uses the following criteria: number of single tones and tone pitch. Simply set up a color in which the drops should be rendered. You can also generate random colors or use them in shuffle mode. "Fade (BPM)" sets up the speed with which the effect is displayed and updated.
MADRIX Effects 284 At the right hand side you can find a button/list to set up the mode of the effect. Various object shapes and modes can be selected. Conclusion: As soon as it is possible to analyze one or more intervals, they will be displayed the color you set up. 5.
285 MADRIX Help and Manual MADRIX offers numerous effects to create a light show.The "MAS Script Effect" offers the feature to program your own effects. With the so-called script language MADRIX Script it is possible to put all your wishes and ideas into practice. The entire MADRIX script language is fully described in the MADRIX Script Help. The Script Help (user manual) is for all those who want to develop light effects with MADRIX Script. However, this does not require much knowledge of programming.
MADRIX Effects 286 Selecting the "MAS Script Effect" will display the associated interface in the effect area. You are able to open a MADRIX script by clicking the left button "Load". The right button will open the Script Editor and show the underlying script. "Limit Script Execution" can be a helpful option if you run a script with a very long execution time. MADRIX will stop the execution of a script and runs it from the beginning if it takes up too much processing time or is stuck in a loop.
287 MADRIX Help and Manual This button points towards the option to use macros or scripts. The term Scripts refers to the MAS Script Effect. Macros are used on top of effects or the output. Currently, there are four possibilities to use <%PRODUCTNAME_SCRIPT%>. The first one is to create a new effect from scratch (MAS Script Effect). The second involves modifying the settings of a running effect (Macros for Effects). The third possibility controls the main output directly (Main Output Macro).
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289 6 MADRIX Help and Manual MADRIX Cue List Overview With MADRIX you can easily create a Cue List in just a few steps. The Cue List offers the possibility to precisely manage the playback of effects. You can access the feature in three ways: Go to the menu "Window" -> "Cue List", press "F7", or click the "Cue List" button included in the MADRIX interface. The Cue List window will open.
MADRIX Cue List 290 Working With Cues And Entries These buttons are located at the left side of the Cue List window. You can therefore create a new Cue List, open a Cue List, open a Cue List and attach it to the existing Cue List, and save a Cue List. It is also possible to save a Cue List in *.csv file format. This feature allows you to edit Cue Lists with your preferred text editor very easily. The right side of the Cue List window contains 5 buttons.
291 MADRIX Help and Manual Selecting And Modifying Multiple Entries You can select and modify more than one entry at a time. Simply select several entries (by using "Shift" or "Ctrl" plus "the left mouse button" or "the arrow keys") and right-click into the column of the value you wish to change. That could be the duration of the effects, for example. Controlling The Cue List - Play, Pause, ... At the bottom of the Cue List window you have controls for "Go", "Back", "GoTo" and a "Play/Pause" button.
MADRIX Cue List 292 Time Code Overview Next to the general controls the "Time Code" section is shown. MADRIX is able to work with Time Code. There are options: If you activate "System Time", your internal computer clock generates the Time Code. If the time of your computer system is 10:00 a.m., the generated Time Code will be 10:00:00:00, for example. If you activate "External", MADRIX is able to receive Time Code from an external source (a console, another software solution, etc.).
293 MADRIX Help and Manual Important Notes When you are using date, Time Code, and/or duration a logical routine is implemented in MADRIX to determine, which cue should be active. For more information, on how to use Time Code correctly, please read the following two chapters! File Watcher - Automatic Cue List Reloading MADRIX can automatically reload a Cue List within a predefined refresh time. For more information, please read the chapter File Watcher. 6.
MADRIX Cue List 294 Step 1 - Adding New Entries First, add a new entry by clicking at the "+" button. To change the name of this entry, click inside the "Description" field and type in your text. To change the "Storage" (A or B), "Place" (1 - 60), "Fade" (XF, WF, BF, or CF), or "F-Time" (fade time in seconds), click inside the respective fields and change the values.
295 MADRIX Help and Manual Step 1 - Adding New Entries First, add a new entry by clicking at the "+" button. To change the name of this entry, click inside the "Description" field and type in your text. To change the "Storage" (A or B), "Place" (1 - 60), "Fade" (XF, WF, BF, or CF), or "F-Time" (fade time in seconds), click inside the respective fields and change the values.
MADRIX Cue List 296 For an input of ten frames you can use 00000010, 00:00:00:10, 00,00,00,10, 00.00.00.10, 00/00/00/10, 10f, or 00h00m00s10f. Of course, other values are possible as well. A value of 0 or the usage of the space bar resets the parameter to the default value. Repeat these steps for every entry you want to assign a pre-defined duration. Step 3 - Starting The Cue List Use the "Play/Pause" button to start your newly created Cue List. The Cue List will then run automatically.
297 MADRIX Help and Manual Using Date Step 1 - Adding New Entries First, add a new entry by clicking at the "+" button. To change the name of this entry, click inside the "Description" field and type in your text. To change the "Storage" (A or B), "Place" (1 - 60), "Fade" (XF, WF, BF, or CF), or "F-Time" (fade time in seconds), click inside the respective fields and change the values.
MADRIX Cue List Monday - Sunday: m or M ... Monday t ... Tuesday w or W ... Wednesday T ... Thursday f or F ... Friday s ... Saturday S ... Sunday Date: 2009/03/01 ... 2009/03/31 2009:03:01 ... 2009:03:31 2009;03;01 ... 2009;03;31 2009-03-01 ... 2009-03-31 or use the short version: 09-03-01 ... 09-03-31 01 ... fist day of actual month and year 02 ... second day of actual month and year ... 01-01 ... first day and first month of the actual year 01-02 ...
299 MADRIX Help and Manual Step 3 - Using System Time And Starting The Cue List Please enable "System Time" now. Use the "Play/Pause" button to start your newly created Cue List. The Cue List will then run automatically. Press "Go" to skip to the next Cue List entry. Press "Back" to select and play the previous entry. By typing in a number into the input field and clicking the "GoTo" button the next Cue List entry will be the number you chose.
MADRIX Cue List 300 For example, daily will activate a cue every single day. But on Mondays, another cue should be activated and it will be. But 2010/04/19 is also a Monday and this cue will be activated this day instead of the daily cue and instead of the Monday cue. Time Code Without Duration If you are using the column Time Code without the column Duration, a cue will only be activated if the Time Code (system time or external time) passes this predefined time.
301 MADRIX Help and Manual Using Time Code, Duration, and Follow Cue Step 1 - Adding New Entries First, add a new entry by clicking at the "+" button. To change the name of this entry, click inside the "Description" field and type in your text. To change the "Storage" (A or B), "Place" (1 - 60), "Fade" (XF, WF, BF, or CF), or "F-Time" (fade time in seconds), click inside the respective fields and change the values.
MADRIX Cue List 302 For an input of ten seconds you can use 00001000, 00:00:10:00, 00,00,10,00, 00.00.10.00, 00/00/10/00, 10s, or 00h00m10s00f. For an input of ten frames you can use 00000010, 00:00:00:10, 00,00,00,10, 00.00.00.10, 00/00/00/10, 10f, or 00h00m00s10f. Of course, other values are possible as well. A value of 0 or the usage of the space bar resets the parameter to the default value. Add or edit more entries according to your requirements.
303 MADRIX Help and Manual Step 4 - Starting The Cue List Use the "Play/Pause" button to start your newly created Cue List. The Cue List will then run automatically. Press "Go" to skip to the next Cue List entry. Press "Back" to select and play the previous entry. By typing in a number into the input field and clicking the "GoTo" button the next Cue List entry will be the number you chose. The MADRIX main interface includes those control buttons as well (except for "GoTo").
MADRIX Cue List 304 If you are setting a date, 3 options are available: daily, a weekday, or an explicit date. If you are using a mixture of those three options, a cue will be favored and activated according to the following hierarchy if applicable: An explicit date overrides a weekday entry. And a weekday entry overrides a daily entry. For example, daily will activate a cue every single day. But on Mondays, another cue should be activated and it will be.
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309 7 MADRIX Help and Manual OUTPUT Overview MADRIX supports a lot of well-known industry standards, such as DMX512, Art-Net II, DVI, as well as the protocols from Philips Color Kinetics, Insta/Robe, EuroLite T9, and ColourSmart Link. Streaming ACN by ESTA was added as well. In the following chapters each output method will be described in more detail.
OUTPUT 7.1 310 Art-Net Introduction Before you start and in order to be able to use Art-Net, please set up your network card in Windows using the following address area: · 2.0.0.1 ... 2.255.255.254 or · 10.0.0.1 ... 10.255.255.254 Artistic Licence (the creators of Art-Net) recommends to use 2.x.x.x (10.x.x.x is regarded to be an alternative). The subnet mask should be 255.0.0.0 You must use this address area. Otherwise Art-Net might not work.
311 MADRIX Help and Manual Network Switches - Gigabit Ethernet We recommend using only Gigabit Ethernet network switches. Gigabit Ethernet (GbE or 1 GigE) is a term describing various technologies for transmitting Ethernet frames at a rate of a gigabit per second, as defined by the IEEE 802.32008 standard. You might encounter problems if you try to use slower network switches.
OUTPUT 312 Configuration Open the "Device Manager" ("F4" or go to "Preferences") and select the tab "Art-Net". The menu will allow you to configure Art-Net interfaces and other Art-Net settings. If you want to use Art-Net with MADRIX you have to enable it here first. Check the box next to "Art-Net" in the upper left corner. If you have Art-Net enabled, you will see an "Art-Net Remote" device shown in the list. This device is solely for controlling MADRIX remotely.
313 MADRIX Help and Manual Using ArtPollReply - First Option If your Art-Net interface supports the ArtPollReply function, you can press the "Find Auto" button to scan the network for your Art-Net interface. Click "Refresh" to update the list. If you want to see details of your Art-Net interface, click on the interface entry in the list and use the "Edit" button. A new dialog will open.
OUTPUT 314 Creating Manually - Second Option If your Art-Net interface is not equipped with an ArtPollReply function you can manually create a new interface by clicking "New". A new dialog will open. Please select the number of devices you wish to create. And please enter the number of ports of each device. Select "Use Direct IP Mode For the Devices" if you wish to use Direct IP mode. See below for more details.
315 MADRIX Help and Manual Select "Device Sends Full Frames" if you wish to always send a single frame including all 512 DMX channels. If this option is disabled, MADRIX will automatically send optimized frames that reduce network traffic. If problems occur with your Art-Net node, please enable this option and send full frames. Please note: In order to create an 8-port node, set up 2 devices with 4 ports each. In most cases the same IP address should be entered then for both devices.
OUTPUT 316 Use the settings to modify your Art-Net device. For instance, a short name and a long name can be entered. Set up how many ports you have on this device, which universe should be used to send data. And you can specify the IP address ("Send Direct" and "IP") if you do not want to activate the network-wide broadcast option ("Send Broadcast"). See below for more details. You can also enable optimized or full frames. See below for more details.
317 MADRIX Help and Manual Subswitch If your Art-Net device is equipped with a subswitch, MADRIX is able to recognize this feature. This is for your information. In the configuration dialog (Art-Net Configure Device) you will see if your Art-Net device is equipped with a subswitch or not. Then, the dialog will include several informative elements. In this way, you will be able to see the configuration of your interface within MADRIX.
OUTPUT 318 To activate them, please close the window and open the tab "DMX Devices" tab, select the device(s), and click "Enable" and "Output". You can select several interfaces in the list and click "Enable" once in order to enable multiple devices. Please also set up the individual DMX universe for every device.
319 MADRIX Help and Manual Please check if the DMX universes are assigned correctly! After you have set up your output and input devices, please press the button "Ok". Sync Mode An automatic sync mode for Art-Net devices is implemented in MADRIX. In this way you can activate or deactivate the usage of sync packages. This Sync Mode is not conform to Art-Net. To work properly it needs to be implemented by the manufacturer. Please check the manual of your Art-Net node if this option is available to you.
OUTPUT 320 Even if your Art-Net hardware does not support Pre Sync or Post Sync mode, it might be advisable to activate it in MADRIX. In this way, data packages will be sent one after another and will not get mixed up. The data will be sent more precisely. But please make sure that all of your interfaces are available in the network. Click "Sync" and a new dialog will open. Now, choose if you want to activate sync packages to be sent before data is sent ("Pre Sync").
321 MADRIX Help and Manual Resizing The Window If wish to resize the window of the Device Manager to see more devices in the list, simply move your mouse pointer to the bottom of this window. Then, select the border and hold the left mouse button, while moving your mouse downwards. Further Configuration Please remember to configure your light matrix in the Matrix Generator or Patch. Please make sure to save your MADRIX Setup after the configuration process.
OUTPUT 7.1.1 322 Using EUROLITE Node 8 With MADRIX Introduction The EUROLITE Node 8 fully supports the Art-Net protocol. It can be configured to output anything between 1 and 8 DMX universes. How Do I Configure The EUROLITE Node 8? IP Address in Windows You have to set up your computer's IP address to 2.0.0.1 and the subnet mask to 255.0.0.0. DMX Port Settings To configure the EUROLITE Node 8 to output 8 universes of DMX, follow the next steps.
323 MADRIX Help and Manual DMX port 2 output Art-Net 0.1 Sync Always DMX port 3 output Art-Net 0.2 Sync Always DMX port 4 output Art-Net 0.3 Sync Always DMX port 5 output Art-Net 0.4 Sync Always DMX port 6 output Art-Net 0.5 Sync Always DMX port 7 output Art-Net 0.6 Sync Always DMX port 8 output Art-Net 0.7 Sync Always Network Settings In the next step, push the control wheel on your EUROLITE Node 8 and select "Network Opt.". Now, change the "Address" to 2.0.0.2.
OUTPUT 324 In order to configure MADRIX, go to the MADRIX menu "Preferences -> Device Manager". Select the "Art-Net" tab. You can enable Art-Net by activating the checkbox next to the label "Art-Net" in the upper left corner. The small box will light up green. Next, press the button "Find Auto". After a few seconds your EUROLITE Node 8 is configured automatically and will be shown in the list. If you have connected one EUROLITE Node 8, you will see two entries. Each entry has 4 ports (universes).
325 MADRIX Help and Manual If you have connected one EUROLITE Node 8, you will see 8 entries called "EUROLITE Node 8" (please ignore the entry "ArtNet Remote" for this configuration). Now, do the following steps for each entry in the list to configure MADRIX like shown in the screenshot above: 1) Select an entry from the list. 2) Activate "Enable" in the "Settings" section to the right. Make sure that "Output" is activated, too.
OUTPUT EUROLITE Node 8 Port 1 SubId1 6 EUROLITE Node 8 Port 2 SubId1 7 EUROLITE Node 8 Port 3 SubId1 8 4) Press the "Apply" button. Please remember to do these 4 steps for every entry. Important Notes For more information, please consult the chapter Art-Net.
327 7.1.2 MADRIX Help and Manual Using ENTTEC Datagate With MADRIX Introduction The Datagate fully supports the Art-Net protocol. It can be configured to output anything between 1 and 8 DMX universes. How Do I Configure The ENTTEC Datagate? You can use the software "Node Management Utility (NMU)" from ENTTEC to easily configure the Datagate with your computer. Please check with ENTTEC if this tool is available.
OUTPUT 328 Broadcast Or Direct IP Mode? Using the Art-Net protocol in broadcast mode means that every packet sent from a single (MADRIX) transmitter will be received by all recipients in the network. This can be a very useful feature, e.g. if you wish universes 1 and 2 to be available on several points of the set-up. The disadvantage is that through broadcasting a potentially huge number of packages will be sent over the network. To reduce network traffic, we suggest using Direct IP mode ("Send Direct").
329 MADRIX Help and Manual Inside this dialog you can set the number of devices and number of ports for each new device. Now you will see your new Art-Net 0001 device (Art-Net 0002, ...) included in the list with x ports. Select a device and press "edit" to configure this Art-Net device. Here you can set up your Art-Net device. First, please click on "Port Count" and select the port count to be "4 0x4".
OUTPUT 330 Up to this point we have used the broadcast option. Please note: You can also use Direct IP mode by activating the switch "Send Direct". In that case you will have to type in the IP address of your Datagate. Accordingly, you will see your newly created Art-Net 0001 (Art-Net 0002, ...) device listed with 4 ports. Repeat this step and create a new Art-Net device by clicking the "New" button.
331 MADRIX Help and Manual As shown above, we have changed the short name from Art-Net 0001 to Datagate #1A in this example.
OUTPUT 332 This modification is repeated for the Art-Net 0002 device changing the short name from Art-Net 0002 to Datagate #1B.
333 MADRIX Help and Manual Now you will see the two Art-Net devices, Datagate #1A and Datagate #1B, in the list. Result: Datagate #1A with the first 4 DMX universes and Datagate #1B with the next 4 DMX universes.
OUTPUT 334 In the next step open the tab called "DMX Devices". Here, you have to enable each Art-Net device by activating the "Enable" switch. You will also have to assign the DMX universe. In this example we have used all 8 ports of the Datagate and activated them for output. Datagate #1A Port:0 is the DMX universe 1 Datagate #1A Port:1 is the DMX universe 2 ... ... Datagate #1B Port:3 is the last DMX universe 8 Important Notes For more information please consult the chapter Art-Net.
335 7.1.3 MADRIX Help and Manual Using X-NET 8 With MADRIX Introduction The X-NET 8 fully supports the Art-Net protocol. It can be configured to output anything between 1 and 8 DMX universes. How Do I Configure The X-NET 8 Using Art-Net? 1) You have to set up your computer's IP address to 2.0.0.1 and the subnet mask to 255.0.0.0. 2) X-NET 8 Back Panel View: Set up the IP address of your X-NET 8 from 2.39.2.1 to 2.39.2.255 using the SW1, SW2, and SW3 switches.
OUTPUT 336 3) X-NET 8 Front Panel View: To activate Art-Net, set the two dip-switches on the front side of the X-NET 8 to the OFF position (upper position). As a result, you will disable the CL100M protocol and enable the Art-Net protocol at the same time. Please also adjust the two rotary dip switches Art-Net Sub-Net and Art-Net Universe. With the help of these two HEX rotary dip switches you define the start (first) universe for each X-NET 8.
337 MADRIX Help and Manual Please note: In the following example we will configure a X-NET 8 with ports 1–8 to use DMX universes 1–8 in broadcast mode.
OUTPUT 338 How Do I Configure MADRIX? In order to configure MADRIX, please go to the MADRIX menu "Preferences -> Device Manager" . Activate the "Art-Net" tab and enable Art-Net. Now press the "New" button to add new Art-Net device(s). Please select the number of devices you wish to create. And please enter the number of ports of each device.
339 MADRIX Help and Manual Select "Use Direct IP Mode For the Devices" if you wish to use Direct IP mode. For more information see the chapter Art-Net. Select "Device Sends Full Frames" if you wish to always send a single frame including all 512 DMX channels. If this option is disabled, MADRIX will automatically send optimized frames that reduce network traffic. If problems occur with your Art-Net node, please enable this option and send full frames.
OUTPUT 340 Please note: You can also use Direct IP mode by activating the switch "Send Direct". In that case you will have to type in the IP address of your X-NET 8. Accordingly, you will see your newly created Art-Net 0001 (Art-Net 0002, ...) device listed with 4 ports. Repeat this step and create a new Art-Net device by clicking the "New" button. If you did repeat the step, you will now see two Art-Net devices (Art-Net 0001 and Art-Net 0002) in the list.
341 MADRIX Help and Manual As shown above, we have changed the "Short Name" from Art-Net 0001 to X-Net 8 #1A in this example. Select the next Art-Net device and click edit. For the second 4 ports of your first X-Net 8 select also port count 4 0x4 and set up the universe port out to 4 0x04, 5 0x05, 6 0x06, 7 0x07.
OUTPUT 342 This modification is repeated for the Art-Net 0002 device changing the "Short name" from ArtNet 0002 to X-Net 8 #1B. Close this dialog with OK.
343 MADRIX Help and Manual Now you will see the two Art-Net devices, X-Net 8 #1A and X-Net 8 #1B, in the list. X-Net 8 #1A with the first 4 DMX universes and X-Net 8 #1B with the next 4 DMX universes.
OUTPUT 344 In the next step open the tab called "DMX Devices". Here, you have to enable each Art-Net device by activating the "Enable" switch. You will also have to assign the DMX universe for each port. In this example we have used all 8 ports of the X-NET 8 and activated them for output. First X-Net 8: X-NET 8 #1A Port:0 is the DMX universe 1 X-NET 8 #1A Port:1 is the DMX universe 2 ... ... X-NET 8 #1B Port:3 is the last DMX universe 8.
345 MADRIX Help and Manual In this example you can see a correct Art-Net configuration for two X-NET 8 sending in broadcast mode.
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347 MADRIX Help and Manual X-NET 8 #1A Port:0 is the DMX universe 1 X-NET 8 #1A Port:1 is the DMX universe 2 X-NET 8 #1A Port:2 is the DMX universe 3 X-NET 8 #1A Port:3 is the DMX universe 4 X-NET 8 #1B Port:0 is the DMX universe 5 X-NET 8 #1B Port:1 is the DMX universe 6 X-NET 8 #1B Port:2 is the DMX universe 7 X-NET 8 #1B Port:3 is the DMX universe 8 Important Notes For more information please consult the chapter Art-Net.
OUTPUT 7.1.4 348 Technical Information For Developers Regarding Art-Net Sync Mode This is not a standard of Art-Net and not officially supported by the Art-Net protocol.
349 MADRIX Help and Manual After installing MADRIX on your PC and using the Art-Net sync mode for the first time, you will get the following registry key: HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\inoage\MADRIX\NetArt-Net\SyncName By default, this key set to: MadrixN. It was chosen because of its 7 characters, just like "ArtNet". MADRIX limits the length of this key to 7 characters. 7.2 DVI Overview MADRIX can output DVI.
OUTPUT 350 Activating DVI Output DVI output is only available with MADRIX dvi start, MADRIX dvi, MADRIX professional, and MADRIX ultimate. Any other version, including the demo, will render a rotating cross over the actual output. Only after purchasing MADRIX dvi start, MADRIX dvi, MADRIX professional, or MADRIX ultimate, and the MADRIX KEY (software protection dongle) that comes with it, the cross will disappear. MADRIX KEY dvi start supports up to 512 native DVI pixels, for example 32x16 pixels.
351 MADRIX Help and Manual Click DVI if you want a borderless DVI window, which is the most important one. Click Window to open a window with a frame. Click Fullscreen to enable output in fullscreen mode. For more information, please have a look at the specific chapter. You may activate two separate DVI windows (Preview DVI 1 and Preview DVI 2). Further Configuration Please remember to configure your light matrix in the Matrix Generator or Patch.
OUTPUT 352 Settings - Context Menu Overview The context menu makes various options and settings available to the user. To open the context menu, perform a right mouse-click inside the DVI window. In addition, you can navigate to the menu "Previews" -> "Preview DVI", where the same context menu appears. DVI Map Mode Activate "DVI Map Mode" if you configured an individual DVI Patch including DVI Maps. Learn more in the chapter DVI Patch.
353 MADRIX Help and Manual The function "Stretch Pixels" activates scaling of your preview to the maximum size of your preview window. Show Status Information "Show Status Information" can be used to display some extra information regarding this preview window, such as the size of the matrix or the frame rate. Show Clock "Show Clock" inserts the time into the window. DVI Window Settings "DVI Window Settings" calls up a new dialog. Use "Window Position" to define the exact position of the DVI window.
OUTPUT 354 "Display Area" specifies what is shown in the DVI window. Activate "Full Size" and your full matrix will be displayed. Or you can select a certain cut-out and specify which details of your matrix will be shown. You can choose the start coordinates and the end coordinates of this area. "Left:" and "Top:" define the start coordinates in a coordinate system that starts with 0,0 in the top left corner. "Right:" and "Bottom:" define the end coordinates.
355 MADRIX Help and Manual Flip Vertically & Flip Horizontally "Flip Vertically" and "Flip Horizontally" will flip the output accordingly. It turns over the image. Close Click "Close" to close this Window. Further Configuration Further settings can be accessed in the MADRIX Options -> Performance.
OUTPUT 7.2.2 356 DVI Window (With Frame) Introduction A DVI window with a frame will appear if you have activated this option via the menu "Previews" -> "Preview DVI" -> "Window". You can easily move this window around by clicking and holding the title bar with the left mouse button. In this way, you can also simply drag & drop a DVI window to change its position. Drag the borders of this window in order to resize it.
357 MADRIX Help and Manual The context menu makes various options and settings available to the user. To open the context menu, perform a right mouse-click inside the DVI window. In addition, you can navigate to the menu "Previews" -> "Preview DVI", where the same context menu appears. DVI Map Mode Activate "DVI Map Mode" if you configured an individual DVI Patch including DVI Maps. Grid You can activate and deactivate a "Grid" by choosing this option inside the context menu.
OUTPUT 358 "Show Status Information" can be used to display some extra information regarding this preview window, such as the size of the matrix or the frame rate. Show Clock "Show Clock" inserts the time into the window. DVI Window Settings "DVI Window Settings" calls up a new dialog. "Window Position", "Display Rotation", and "Window Size" only apply to the borderless DVI window.
359 MADRIX Help and Manual "Display Area" specifies what is shown in the DVI window. Activate "Full Size" and your full matrix will be displayed. Or you can select a certain cut-out and specify which details of your matrix will be shown. You can choose the start coordinates and the end coordinates of this area. "Left:" and "Top:" define the start coordinates in a coordinate system that starts with 0,0 in the top left corner. "Right:" and "Bottom:" define the end coordinates.
OUTPUT 360 Further Configuration Further settings can be accessed in the MADRIX Options -> Performance. 7.2.3 DVI Window (Fullscreen) Introduction If you navigate to the menu and activate "Previews" -> "Preview DVI" -> "Fullscreen", the DVI window appears in fullscreen mode. This fullscreen window is particularly useful for beamers, for example.
361 MADRIX Help and Manual The context menu makes various options and settings available to the user. To open the context menu, perform a right mouse-click inside the DVI window. In addition, you can navigate to the menu "Previews" -> "Preview DVI", where the same context menu appears. DVI Map Mode Activate "DVI Map Mode" if you configured an individual DVI Patch including DVI Maps. Grid You can activate and deactivate a "Grid" by choosing this option inside the context menu.
OUTPUT 362 "Show Status Information" can be used to display some extra information regarding this preview window, such as the size of the matrix or the frame rate. Show Clock "Show Clock" inserts the time into the window. DVI Window Settings "DVI Window Settings" calls up a new dialog. "Window Position", "Display Rotation", and "Window Size" only apply to the borderless DVI window.
363 MADRIX Help and Manual "Display Area" specifies what is shown in the DVI window. Activate "Full Size" and your full matrix will be displayed. Or you can select a certain cut-out and specify which details of your matrix will be shown. You can choose the start coordinates and the end coordinates of this area. "Left:" and "Top:" define the start coordinates in a coordinate system that starts with 0,0 in the top left corner. "Right:" and "Bottom:" define the end coordinates.
OUTPUT 364 Click "Close" to close this Window. Switching Windows, Monitors, Or Output Devices One Monitor: Use "Alt+Tab" to switch to the MADRIX GUI and back to the fullscreen window. Several Monitors: If you have installed a second monitor or beamer (or more), you can easily move this window to the first, second, third, ... output device by pressing the Tabulator key.
365 MADRIX Help and Manual Note: You must install and configure your graphics card and monitors correctly to use this special feature! Further Configuration Further settings can be accessed in the MADRIX Options -> Performance.
OUTPUT 7.3 366 DMX512 (DMX-OUT) Overview Above all, for administrating DMX512 or other network devices, please make sure that you enabled the appropriate network drivers first. To access these options, press "Ctrl+Alt+O" or go to the menu "Preferences" -> "Options". Enable all network and USB devices your are going to need by using the "Devices (USB/PCI)" and "Devices (Network)" tab. For more info please read the chapter MADRIX Options.
367 MADRIX Help and Manual First, please choose your DMX output device. If you click "Enable" and "Output" the DMX data will be sent using this DMX device. In the next step, set up the DMX "Universe". Press "Apply" afterwards. You can also define the "Frame Time" in ms for each device as well. Setting up the frame time can help in different cases. For example, if you have different DMX512 devices attached.
OUTPUT 368 You can also see a "Configure Device" button. By clicking this button you can edit the settings of the DMX device. Press "Ok" when you are finished setting up all devices. Rescan For Devices If you click the "Rescan For Devices" button, MADRIX disconnects all DMX512, Art-Net, and other network devices and starts to search for new devices.
369 MADRIX Help and Manual Highlight Mode The "Highlight Device" button activates/deactivates the highlight mode for the selected interface and universe. Select one ore more interfaces and press the button. The corresponding fixtures at the selected interface(s) will flash for a better identification. This makes it easier to see them on stage. It considerably speeds up the procedure of programming the selected DMX512/Art-Net interfaces.
OUTPUT 7.4 370 e:net From e:cue Enable e:net For the administration of e:net in MADRIX, please enable the network driver first. Go to the menu "Preferences" -> "Options" or the press the keys "Ctrl-Alt-O". Select the tab "Devices (Network)". Here you can enable and disable the e:net network driver. Use the drop-down list to select the correct network. Please always make sure that you have selected the correct network. Otherwise, the network device might still be found. But no data can be sent.
371 MADRIX Help and Manual Use "Max. Count Of e:net Universes Used" to specify how many DMX universes you wish to use in total. Please keep the standard settings of you do not have any specific requirements. Change the universe count only if your requirements exceed the standard value of 256. Further Configuration For more information about the configuration of your DMX devices, please see the chapter DMX512 (DMX-OUT).
OUTPUT 7.5 372 ROBE StageQube 324 Overview To use the ROBE StageQube 324™, a separate DHCP server is required. This can be a software or hardware DHCP server, which handles the IP addresses of the ROBE StageQube 324™ and the MADRIX computer. A good idea and option is to activate that the DHCP server binds MAC addresses to IP addresses.
373 MADRIX Help and Manual Configuration We recommend to use an IP address range of 10.0.0.x for MADRIX and ROBE StageQube 324™. The subnet mask should be 255.0.0.0 For the use of ROBE StageQube 324™, we suggest to only use 1000Mbit network components. That means 1000Mbit network cards in your computer, 1000Mbit switches and a DHCP server with support of 10/100/1000Mbit if your setup looks like the configuration shown above.
OUTPUT 374 Here you can enable and disable the ROBE/Insta network driver. Use the edit field "Time To Detect Fixtures (s)" to define how long MADRIX searches the network for ROBE StageQube 324™ network devices (type in a value in seconds). We recommend to utilize at least a value of 10 to allow for a sufficient search. Higher values are recommended for larger installations. Please always make sure that you have selected the correct network. Otherwise, the network device might still be found.
375 MADRIX Help and Manual Go to the tab "DMX Devices" and decide which of the listed devices are used as output devices. If you click on "Enable" and "Output", the data will be sent to this device. Check also if every device is assigned a different universe (right hand side of the window). Please check if the DMX universes are assigned correctly! In the example above you can see 4x ROBE StageQube 324™ starting at universe 1 to 4 with IP addresses from 10.0.0.20 to 10.0.0.23.
OUTPUT 376 The option "Configure Device" (use the button or double-click the device) allows you to set up various parameters of the selected Robe panel. Those include: Brightness, Contrast, Luminesce Time, Frequency, and the values for Red, Green, and Blue for the left half and the right half of each ROBE StageQube 324™. Please note: You can also select multiple ROBE StageQube 324™ and change all the settings in one step. Enabling the "Live Preview" switches to receive parameters live from the device.
377 MADRIX Help and Manual Setting up the "Frame Time" is particularly useful if you have connected different devices each rendering different output frame rates and you want to sync them to a specific frame rate. Or it might be that the LED fixtures you attached have problems with fast frame rate. You are able to slow down the frame time by typing in larger values in ms in that case.
OUTPUT 378 Resizing The Window If wish to resize the window of the Device Manager to see more devices in the list, simply move your mouse pointer to the bottom of this window. Then, select the border and hold the left mouse button, while moving your mouse downwards. Further Configuration Please remember to configure your light matrix in the Matrix Generator or Patch. Please make sure to save your MADRIX Setup after the configuration process.
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OUTPUT 380 Configuration We recommend to use an IP address range of 10.0.0.x for MADRIX and InstaLight2022. The subnet mask should be 255.0.0.0 For the use of Insta products, we suggest to only use 1000Mbit network components. That means 1000Mbit network cards in your computer, 1000Mbit switches and a DHCP server with support of 10/100/1000Mbit if your setup looks like the configuration shown above. For the administration of the Insta network driver, please enable the network driver first.
381 MADRIX Help and Manual Please always make sure that you have selected the correct network. Otherwise, the network device might still be found. But no data can be sent. In the next step, open the "Device Manager" (press "F4" or open the menu "Preferences" -> "Device Manager"). Go to the tab "DMX Devices" and decide which of the listed devices are used as output devices. If you click on "Enable" and "Output", the data will be sent to this device.
OUTPUT 382 In the picture above you can see 4x InstaLight2022 starting at universe 1 to 4 with IP addresses from 10.0.0.20 to 10.0.0.23.
383 MADRIX Help and Manual The option "Configure Device" (use the button or double-click the device) allows you to set up various parameters of the selected Robe panel. Those include: Brightness, Contrast, Luminesce Time, Frequency, and the values for Red, Green, and Blue for the left half and the right half of each InstaLight2022 LED Panel. Please note: You can also select multiple panels and change all the settings in one step.
OUTPUT 384 Rescan For Devices If you click the "Rescan For Devices" button, MADRIX disconnects all DMX512, Art-Net, and other network devices and starts a new search for devices. Highlight Mode The "Highlight Device" button activates/deactivates the highlight mode for the selected interface and universe. Select one ore more interfaces and press the button. The corresponding fixtures at the selected interface(s) will flash for a better identification. This makes it easier to see them on stage.
385 MADRIX Help and Manual Important Notes Please keep in mind that network devices, even if activated but not used, cause network traffic! 7.7 Philips Color Kinetics (KiNet) Overview MADRIX natively supports Philips Color Kinetics. The necessary protocol is implemented in the software, which makes it easy to use Color Kinetics fixtures with MADRIX. Configuration For the administration of the Philips Color Kinetics - KiNet network driver, please enable the network driver first.
OUTPUT 386 Here you can enable and disable the Color Kinetics KiNet network driver. The factory settings for the power supplies start with a default IP address range of 10.0.0.x . Please use these IP addresses! We recommend to begin with 10.0.0.1 for MADRIX. The subnet mask should be 255.0.0.0 You will have to set these settings in Windows. Please open the properties of your network connection and adjust the values.
387 MADRIX Help and Manual To send data using all network cards of your computer, simply enter 255.255.255.255 (IP address) and 0.0.0.0 (subnet mask). Please always make sure that you have selected the correct network. Otherwise, the network device might still be found. But no data can be sent. Use the edit field "Time To Detect Devices (s)" to define how long MADRIX searches the network for KiNet network devices/power supplies (type in a value in seconds).
OUTPUT 388 We recommend to utilize at least a value of 10 to allow for a sufficient search. Higher values are recommended for larger installations. In the next step, open the "Device Manager" (press "F4" or open the menu "Preferences" -> "Device Manager"). Go to the tab "DMX Devices" and decide which of the listed devices are used as output devices. If you click on "Enable" and "Output", the data will be sent to this device.
389 MADRIX Help and Manual In the exemplary picture above, you can see 2x KiNet V1 and 1x KiNet V2 power supplies assigned to universe 1 to 3 with the IP addresses 10.0.159.189, 10.0.68.54, and 10.0.65.4. Setting up the "Frame Time" is particularly useful if you have connected different devices each rendering different output frame rates and you want to sync them to a specific frame rate. OR it might be that the LED fixtures you attached have problems with fast frame rate.
OUTPUT 390 Rescan For Devices If you click the "Rescan For Devices" button, MADRIX disconnects all DMX512, Art-Net, and other network devices and starts a new search for devices. Highlight Mode The "Highlight Device" button activates/deactivates the highlight mode for the selected interface and universe. Select one ore more interfaces and press the button. The corresponding fixtures at the selected interface(s) will flash for a better identification. This makes it easier to see them on stage.
391 MADRIX Help and Manual Further Configuration LED Fixtures Comments Color Kinetics eW Flex SLX If your are using a PDS-60ca with one or two strings per Color Kinetics iColor Flex SLX controller, a PDS-150, or sPDS-480ca, please select the correct fixture in the Matrix Generator. Please remember to configure your light matrix in the Matrix Generator or Patch. Please make sure to save your MADRIX Setup after the configuration process.
OUTPUT 392 Have all devices been found in the "Device Manager" under "DMX Devices"? If not, 1) please check if the IP address and Subnet mask are configured correctly in Windows and your devices. 2) please go to the menu "Preferences" -> "Options" -> "Devices (Network)". Select "Enable KiNet". 3) please go to the menu "Preferences" -> "Options" -> "Devices (Network)". Select the correct network card in the section "Philips Color Kinetics - KiNet".
393 MADRIX Help and Manual Regarding the configuration and addressing of Philips Color Kinetics lighting fixtures and power supplies, the company offers extensive information on the following website: http://www. colorkinetics.com/support/addressing/ In addition, there is a software tool called QuickPlay Pro for configuration and multiple addressing.
OUTPUT 394 The PDS-60ca DMX supports DMX512 via an extra interface (controlled by MADRIX) or Color Kinetics DMX controllers. The PDS-60ca ETHERNET uses KiNet and can be controlled via MADRIX without an extra interface. And the PDS-60ca PREPROGRAMMED does not support external data input. Information Update The official website now only lists two PDS-60ca. The second power supply now automatically switches between DMX and Ethernet mode.
395 MADRIX Help and Manual Configuration Enable Streaming ACN In order to use Streaming ACN, please enable the network driver first. Go to the menu "Preferences" -> "Options" or the press the keys "Ctrl-Alt-O". Select the tab "Devices (Network)". Select "Enable ACN E1.31" in order to activate Streaming ACN. In the next step, you will have to define how many ACN devices you are going to use in your installation. This is the total amount of OUT and IN devices.
OUTPUT 396 Being a network protocol, Streaming ACN sends a so-called CID (Component Identifier). Every single ACN device has such a unique ID. When using Streaming ACN, your MADRIX software is one of those devices. When you start MADRIX for the first time, this ID will be generated automatically for you. From this point onwards it will be used on your PC. With this ID your MADRIX software can be easily identified in the network.
397 MADRIX Help and Manual As you can see, MADRIX automatically creates the number of interfaces defined in the Options dialog. In the our example, 10 devices were created. Next, please select one device in the list and click "Configure Device...". In addition, you can perform a double-click on this device. A new dialog will open. "ACN Source Name" allows you to define a specific name for the device. This name is send via network as well.
OUTPUT 398 In addition, you can configure several interfaces at the same time. Select multiple devices and press "Configure Device...". A new dialog will open. You will be able to define a "ACN Source Name" and the "ACN Universe". Leave this button deactivated and every device will get the same universe. Activate the button and MADRIX will automatically number the devices starting with the ACN Universe you defined. Press "Apply" to save your changes.
399 MADRIX Help and Manual Enable DMX-OUT Please make sure that your DMX devices are enabled. Select the interface or multiple interfaces and click "Enable" and "Apply". A green dot in the list indicates that all devices are enabled and working. If the "State" is "off", please click "Enable" in the "Settings" section. Setting up the "Frame Time" is particularly useful if you have connected different devices each rendering different output frame rates and you want to sync them to a specific frame rate.
OUTPUT 400 Enable DMX-IN If you wish to use an ACN interface for DMX-IN, activate "Input" and "Enable" in the "Settings" section. Press "Apply" afterwards. Please note that in DMX-IN mode, you will not be able to select the ACN protocol. MADRIX will automatically select the correct protocol version. For further configuration, please read the chapter DMX-IN & Art-Net Remote.
401 MADRIX Help and Manual Rescan For Devices If you click the "Rescan For Devices" button, MADRIX disconnects all DMX512, Art-Net, and other network devices and starts a new search for devices. Highlight Mode The "Highlight Device" button activates/deactivates the highlight mode for the selected interface and universe. Select one ore more interfaces and press the button. The corresponding fixtures at the selected interface(s) will flash for a better identification.
OUTPUT 402 Important Notes Please switch off your Firewall under Windows Vista and Windows 7 or configure your Firewall accordingly. sACN might not work with a Firewall! sACN streams data to all network cards of the computer in broadcast mode. You cannot select a single, specific network card. It is recommended to run sACN in a separate network without internet access. Else, the internet connection may not work properly.
403 MADRIX Help and Manual Before you can use MADRIX, please make sure that you have configured your LED fixture and hardware correctly. Gigabit Network Card Please only use a GIGABIT network card ("1GBit/s"). 100Mbit network cards will not work! Configuration Navigate to the menu "Preferences" -> "Device Manager" (or press "F4"). Now, select the tab "DVI Devices". Click "Add New Device".
OUTPUT A small selection list will be opened above the button. Simply select your DVI device type and a new configuration dialog will open. If the drop-down list at the top end does not contain an entry, there is either no network card available or the WinPcap driver is not installed properly. If you are receiving this error message, please correct these issues and run the MADRIX installer again to install the drivers ("WinPcap Driver").
405 MADRIX Help and Manual If everything is installed properly, select the network device that communicates with your DVI fixture in the drop-down list. Do not change any other settings here (Color Master) unless you are an experienced user. Advanced users may adjust the color settings if the DVI device renders colors incorrectly. Press "Ok".
OUTPUT 406 Now, the new DVI device will appear in the list: There are different "Settings" available for further configuration. Always press "Apply" to accept the changes you have made. "Enable" activates or deactivates the currently selected DVI device. This is activated by default. It should be activated in order to work correctly. Activate "Enable Full Size" and your full matrix will be displayed. This is activated by default.
407 MADRIX Help and Manual Use "Set Frame Time (ms)" in order to set a different frame time. By default, the DVI device is set to be an "event" type with a frame rate of 50 FPS. If you manually set a new frame time, the output might judder. We do not recommend to set a higher frame rate than 50 FPS. But if your hardware controller requires a frame rate that is lower than 50 FPS, adjust the value to these requirements. Then, the type of your device will be set to "frame" in the list.
OUTPUT 408 2) You can only create and use one single DVI device in MADRIX per network card. This means that a maximum of 56 controllers connected in series can be used per one network card with a maximum of 128x128 pixels for each controller. 3) Please note: Configure only one hardware controller at a time with the software EUROLITE LED Show T9. Please do not connect several controllers while setting the parameters. 4) See www.eurolite.de for the latest documentation.
409 MADRIX Help and Manual When using LED Show T9, 1) please repeat the steps described in the manual. 2) please make sure to press "Send" two times in order to make the "parameter set" on your PC and on your controller. 3) please download the configuration file again (for example, "Presets T9.DAT") and use this default configuration file to configure your controller again. 4) please deinstall the software and then install it again. Reconfigure all settings.
Part VIII
411 8 MADRIX Help and Manual INPUT & Remote Control Overview MADRIX supports Art-Net Remote, DMX-IN, MIDI-IN, Remote HTTP, and MIDI Time Code to control the software remotely. Art-Net Remote The Art-Net protocol includes Art-Net Remote. This function is built right into the software. Several standard protocols are implemented to easily address every LED installation. DMX-IN To access any hardware that is ready for DMX-IN, six protocols are natively implemented into MADRIX.
INPUT & Remote Control 8.1 412 DMX-IN & Art-Net Remote Introduction MADRIX can be controlled remotely via DMX-IN or Art-Net Remote. This chapter will explain how to activate these options. For DMX-IN with Streaming ACN, please also refer to the section 'DMX-IN' below. Contents of this chapter: DMX-IN Art-Net Remote Protocols (Overview) How To Assign DMX Freely - DMX-IN Remote Editor DMX-IN 1.
413 MADRIX Help and Manual Please press "Rescan For Devices" in order to detect your connected devices. Now, select your DMX device in the list. Then, activate "Enable" and "Input" in the section "Settings". Press "Apply" afterwards. Advanced users may reconfigure further settings if needed.
INPUT & Remote Control 2. Enabling DMX-IN Now, please select the tab "DMX Input" of the Device Manager.
415 MADRIX Help and Manual Select an (empty) entry in the list according to your preferred DMX universe. By default, universe 1 to 8 are listed. If you wish to increase the number of DMX-IN universes, please change the setting in the "MADRIX Options" -> Performance. After the selection, choose your "DMX-IN Device" in the section "Device". This could also be a Streaming ACN device. Activate "Remote" (in the upper right corner) in the next step.
INPUT & Remote Control 416 Remote Control Use this button to open an existing MADRIX DMX Remote Configuration file (*.mdrc) from your hard disk. The protocols (configurations) you can choose from will be explained in more detail in the following chapters. Click "Edit" if you wish to change a configuration or create a new one. More information is given below with How To Assign DMX-IN Freely. A protocol can start at a particular DMX channel. Define this "Start Address" here.
417 MADRIX Help and Manual Mapping Activate "Mapping" (in the upper right corner) if you would like to route incoming DMX signals through MADRIX for output (DMX through). This feature maps incoming data to the specified DMX universe and channels. Define which minimum DMX channel and which maximum DMX channel should be mapped to which DMX universe ("Map Channels From ... To ... To Universe ..."). You can also define a start channel ("Start At Channel"), which defines the first channel to start with.
INPUT & Remote Control 418 1. Art-Net Configuration Please set up your network card using the following Art-Net address area: · 2.0.0.1 ... 2.255.255.254 or · 10.0.0.1 ... 10.255.255.254 Artistic Licence, the creators of Art-Net, recommends to primarily use the first address range. The second is regarded to be an alternative. Please use the following Subnet mask: · 255.0.0.0 You must use this address area. Otherwise Art-Net may not work. 2.
419 MADRIX Help and Manual Click "Edit" and you will be allowed to modify the universe and other options.
INPUT & Remote Control 420 If you activate "Receive Broadcast", any light desk in the network can send data to MADRIX. If this option is not enabled, only a lighting desk with the IP defined in the "IP" input field can control MADRIX. Press "Apply" after the configuration process.
421 MADRIX Help and Manual 3. Activating Your Art-Net Device Now, go to the tab "DMX Devices" in the "Device Manager". Please press "Rescan For Devices". Now, select your DMX device in the list. Then, activate "Enable" and "Input" in the section "Settings". Press "Apply" afterwards.
INPUT & Remote Control 4. Enabling DMX-IN Now, go to the tab "DMX Input" in the "Device Manager".
423 MADRIX Help and Manual Select an (empty) entry in the list according to your preferred DMX universe. By default, universe 1 to 8 are listed. If you wish to increase the number of DMX-IN universes, please change the setting in the "MADRIX Options" -> Performance. Then, choose your "DMX-IN Device" in the section "Device" (your Art-Net Remote device). Activate "Remote" (in the upper right corner) in the next step.
INPUT & Remote Control 424 Remote Control Use this button to open an existing MADRIX DMX Remote Configuration file (*.mdrc) from your hard disk. The protocols (configurations) you can choose from will be explained in more detail in the following chapters. Click "Edit" if you wish to change a configuration or create a new one. More information is given below with How To Assign DMX-IN Freely. A protocol can start at a particular DMX channel. Define this "Start Address" here.
425 MADRIX Help and Manual Mapping Activate "Mapping" (in the upper right corner) if you would like to route incoming DMX signals through MADRIX for output (DMX through). This feature maps incoming data to the specified DMX universe and channels. Define which minimum DMX channel and which maximum DMX channel should be mapped to which DMX universe ("Map Channels From ... To ... To Universe ..."). You can also define a start channel ("Start At Channel"), which defines the first channel to start with.
INPUT & Remote Control Protocols (Overview) Six different protocols are already implemented.
427 MADRIX Help and Manual How To Assign DMX Freely - DMX-IN Remote Editor Overview Once you clicked "Edit", a new window with the DMX-IN Remote Editor will open. If you are creating a new configuration, this window will be empty.
INPUT & Remote Control 428 Add a new entry or remove an entry. Scroll and navigate through the list of entries with the help of the two arrow keys. Duplicate/copy an entry. Select one entry or several entries in the list, press the button and the selected entries will be duplicated. The entries will be added to the list right after each selected entry. You can change the settings of each entry afterwards.
429 MADRIX Help and Manual When editing or creating a configuration, make sure to type in an individual name for your remote configuration in the field labeled "Config Name". It will be created as "USER 'Config Name'" in the list. Keyboard Shortcuts Ctrl + A Select all entries in the list. Ctrl + E (hold) Activates "Assign", while holding this shortcut. Ctrl + N Create a new configuration. Ctrl + O Open a configuration. Ctrl + S Save a configuration.
INPUT & Remote Control 430 Configuration Of The DMX-IN Remote Editor Function: Select an entry and perform a double-click with your mouse on the column "Function" or create a new entry with "+". First, select the general topic ("Storage A", for example). Second, select the exact function of MADRIX you wish to configure ("Place", for example) and click with your mouse. DMX Channel: Option A) Use the button "Assign", select an entry and move the control of your input device.
431 MADRIX Help and Manual Control Type: Option A) Use the button "Assign", select an entry and move the control of your input device. In most cases, MADRIX will automatically recognize the DMX Channel and the Control Type. Option B) Select an entry and perform a double-click with your mouse on the column "Control Type". Select the type of the control of your input device ("Fader/Knob", for example).
INPUT & Remote Control 432 Interaction: Select between "Toogle" or "Absolute". "Toogle" is suitable for On/Off-Functions: A value of 0 to 127 represents "Off", while a value of 128 to 255 represents "On". "Absolute" uses the exact value.
433 MADRIX Help and Manual Invert: Select an entry and perform a double-click with your mouse on the column "Invert". The entry will change between "No" and "Yes". If "Yes" is selected, all values of this control will be inverted. That means for example that 0 becomes 255 and 255 becomes 0.
INPUT & Remote Control 434 Condition (Cond.): Select an entry and perform a double-click with your mouse on the column "Cond.". Select the condition ("None", for example). If you select a "State", click "Yes" or "No". If you select a "Value", select and click the according number for it. Read more on this topic: Modifiers.
435 MADRIX Help and Manual Min, Max, Description: Select an entry and perform a double-click with your mouse on the column "Min", "Max", "Factor", or "Description". Enter the desired value or text. "Min" requires a minimum value for this control. The default value is 0. "Max" requires a maximum value for this control. For example, the Master Fader has a maximum value of 255, or you may want to set the maximum Fade Time to 10 seconds.
INPUT & Remote Control 436 Modifiers: The DMX-IN Remote Editor allows you to create advanced configurations. Modifiers allow to set certain conditions. In general, these are the steps to follow: 1) Select an entry and perform a double-click with your mouse on the column "Function". Or you can create a new entry with "+". First, select "Modifier". Second, select a "State" or "Value" and click with your mouse. 2) Afterwards create a function. 3) Assign the condition to this function (Condition).
437 MADRIX Help and Manual If no condition is assigned, the fader can be moved and the Master Fader of MADRIX will always respond accordingly: "Value" allows you to add several functions to one or more controls of your input device. Test your modifiers. Activate the button (it changes to a green color). Now, move or use a control of your input device (a button or fader, for example). The DMX-IN Remote Editor will show at the left side of the window which modifier is assigned to this control.
INPUT & Remote Control 8.1.1 DMX-IN (Micro Protocol) Overview DMX Channel Value Function 1 0 - 120 121 - 240 Storages A 1 – 60 Storages B 1 – 60 2 0 - 100% (0-10 sec.
439 8.1.2 MADRIX Help and Manual DMX-IN (Mini Protocol) Overview DMX Channel Value Function 1 0 - 120 121 - 240 Storages A 1 - 60 Storages B 1 – 60 2 0 – 63 64 – 127 128 – 192 192 - 255 XF - C ross-fade WF - White-fade BF - Black-fade C F - C olor-fade 3 0 - 100% (0-10 sec.
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INPUT & Remote Control 131 156 181 206 231 6 7 8 9 10 © 2011 inoage GmbH –155 – 180 – 205 – 230 – 255 Storage Storage Storage Storage Storage A A A A A Place Place Place Place Place 46 47 48 49 50 0–5 6 – 30 31 – 55 56 – 80 81- 105 106 – 130 131 –155 156 – 180 181 – 205 206 – 230 231 – 255 No Function Storage A Place Storage A Place Storage A Place Storage A Place Storage A Place Storage A Place Storage A Place Storage A Place Storage A Place Storage A Place 51 52 53 54 55 56 57 58 59 60 0–5
443 MADRIX Help and Manual 231 – 255 Storage B Place 40 0–5 6 – 30 31 – 55 56 – 80 81- 105 106 – 130 131 –155 156 – 180 181 – 205 206 – 230 231 – 255 No Function Storage B Place Storage B Place Storage B Place Storage B Place Storage B Place Storage B Place Storage B Place Storage B Place Storage B Place Storage B Place 41 42 43 44 45 46 47 48 49 50 0–5 6 – 30 31 – 55 56 – 80 81- 105 106 – 130 131 –155 156 – 180 181 – 205 206 – 230 231 – 255 No Function Storage B Place Storage B Place Storage B Plac
INPUT & Remote Control 1 2 3 4 5 6 444 0 156-180 0 0 0 0 Example 2 You want to request Storage Place 43 from Storage B: DMX-Channel Value 7 0 8 0 9 0 10 0 11 56-80 12 0 In practice: After setting up the first Storage with a fader, you can select a new Storage with a second fader on the mixer. This one will only be applied if the first fader is set to 0.
445 8.1.5 MADRIX Help and Manual DMX-IN (Universal Protocol) Overview DMX Channel Value Function 1 0 – 120 121 - 240 Storages A 1 - 60 with Autofade Storages B 1 – 60 with Autofade 2 0 – 240 Storage A Place 1–60 (Steps of 4) without Autofade 3 0 – 240 Storage B Place 1–60 (Steps of 4) without Autofade 4 0 - 255 (0 - 100%) Set up the Fade time in percent (Set up inside the MADRIX Device Manager DMX-IN Tab the value for the fade time.
INPUT & Remote Control 446 24 0 – 255 C ue List GOTO 1 - 256 25 255 C ue List Play/Pause 26 0 - 255 Submaster Storage A 27 0 - 255 Submaster Storage B 28 0 - 255 Select Layer A, 1 - 256 (0=Layer1, 1=Layer2, 2=Layer3 ... 255=Layer256) 29 0 - 255 Select Layer B, 1 - 256 (0=Layer1, 1=Layer2, 2=Layer3 ...
447 8.1.6 MADRIX Help and Manual DMX-IN (Universal Protocol 2) Overview DMX Channel Value Function 1 0 – 120 121 - 240 Storages A 1 - 60 with Autofade Storages B 1 – 60 with Autofade 2 0 – 240 Storage A Place 1–60 (Steps of 4) without Autofade 3 0 – 240 Storage B Place 1–60 (Steps of 4) without Autofade 4 0 - 255 (0 - 100%) Set up the Fade time in percent (Set up inside the MADRIX Device Manager DMX-IN Tab the value for the fade time.
INPUT & Remote Control 448 24 0 – 255 C ue List GOTO 1 - 256 25 255 C ue List Play/Pause 26 0 - 255 Submaster Storage A 27 0 - 255 Submaster Storage B 28 0 - 255 Select Layer A, 1 - 256 (0=Layer1, 1=Layer2, 2=Layer3 ... 255=Layer256) 29 0 - 255 Select Layer B, 1 - 256 (0=Layer1, 1=Layer2, 2=Layer3 ...
449 MADRIX Help and Manual DMX-IN (Universal Protocol 2) © 2011 inoage GmbH
INPUT & Remote Control 8.1.7 450 DMX-IN (User) Overview This type of protocol describes configurations users can create themselves. In order to learn how to assign DMX-IN freely and how to program your own configuration, please read the chapter DMX-IN & Art-Net Remote. Other Protocols There are other preprogrammed DMX protocols you can choose from: DMX-IN (Micro Protocol) DMX-IN (Mini Protocol) DMX-IN (Small Protocol) DMX-IN (Large Protocol) DMX-IN (Universal Protocol) DMX-IN (Universal Protocol 2) 8.
451 MADRIX Help and Manual Important Notes Before using a MIDI device, please make sure that all necessary drivers are installed and that your MIDI console is connected to your computer. Please also make sure to save your MADRIX Setup after the following configuration process. Configuration - Activating Your MIDI Device Open the menu "Preferences" -> "Remote Control" -> "MIDI". A new dialog will open, like shown below. Or you can go to the menu "Preferences" -> "Device Manager" -> "MIDI".
INPUT & Remote Control To activate your MIDI console, 1) select the device in the list and 2) click "Enable" in the upper right hand corner. Please note that the "State" in the list will change from "Off" (red light) to "On" (green light).
453 MADRIX Help and Manual Now, several options are available to you: Audio - You may activate your MIDI device (a MIDI keyboard, for example) to be used as audio source: Audio Remote - You can use your MIDI VJ/DJ console to control MADRIX remotely: Remote Control MTC - You can use MADRIX to receive external MIDI Time Code: Time Code Watch - Activate this switch if you are encountering any problems: MIDI Watcher You may activate several MIDI devices.
INPUT & Remote Control 454 Configuration - Audio Please make sure that your MIDI device is activated as described above. Select your MIDI device in the list, and click "Audio". This activates incoming MIDI signals for sound effects. Now, the "Audio" section becomes available: "Use For S2L" and "Use For M2L" activates the audio analysis of MIDI signals for Sound2Light and Music2Light effects, respectively. They are activated by default.
455 MADRIX Help and Manual Configuration - Remote Control Please make sure that your MIDI device is activated as described above. Select your MIDI device in the list, and click "Remote". This activates incoming MIDI signals for remote control. Please always make sure to select the MIDI device in the list. After that, several options are available to you in the section named "Remote Control": Use this button to open an existing MADRIX MIDI Remote Configuration file (*.mmrc) from your hard disk.
INPUT & Remote Control 456 Use this list to select the MIDI configuration you wish to use. The MIDI maps are listed alphabetically according to the manufacturer. MADRIX already includes a number of pre-programmed MIDI maps as shown in the list. You can get an overview over all existing MIDI maps below. If you wish to create a new MIDI map, choose "USER User". If a MIDI map is labeled "Editable", you can edit this configuration. More information is given below with How To Assign MIDI Freely.
457 MADRIX Help and Manual Livid Instruments Ohm64 M-AUDIO Oxygen 8 v2 M-AUDIO Torq Xponent MIDI Keyboards MIDI Universal Novation Launchpad Numark NuVJ Numark Omni Control Numark Stealth Control Numark Total Control Omnitronic MMC-1 Stanton SCS.
INPUT & Remote Control 458 How To Assign MIDI Freely - MIDI Remote Editor Overview Once you clicked "Edit", a new window with the MIDI Remote Editor will open. If you are creating a new MIDI configuration, this window will be empty.
459 MADRIX Help and Manual Add a new entry or remove an entry with "+" or "-". Scroll and navigate through the list of entries with the help of the two arrow keys. Duplicate/copy an entry with the help of this button. Select one entry or several entries in the list, press the button and the selected entries will be duplicated. The entries will be added to the list right after each selected entry. You can change the settings afterwards.
INPUT & Remote Control 460 When editing or creating a MIDI map, make sure to type in an individual name for your MIDI remote configuration in the field labeled "Config Name". It will be created as "USER 'Config Name'" in the list of the Device Manager - MIDI tab. If you wish to edit a "fixed config", MADRIX will not overwrite the existing configuration. It will create a new USER configuration when saving it. Keyboard Shortcuts Ctrl + A Select all entries in the list.
461 MADRIX Help and Manual Configuration Of The MIDI Remote Editor Function: Select an entry and perform a double-click with your mouse on the column "Function" or create a new entry with "+". First, select the general topic ("Storage A", for example). Second, select the exact function you wish to configure ("Place", for example) and click with your mouse. MIDI Command: Option A) Use the button "Assign", select an entry and move the control of your MIDI console.
INPUT & Remote Control 462 Control Type: Option A) Use the button "Assign", select an entry and move the control of your MIDI console. In most cases, MADRIX will automatically recognize the MIDI Command, Control Type, and Interaction. Option B) Select an entry and perform a double-click with your mouse on the column "Control Type". Select the type of the control of your MIDI console ("Button", for example).
463 MADRIX Help and Manual Interaction: Option A) Use the button "Assign", select an entry and move the control of your MIDI console. In most cases, MADRIX will automatically recognize the MIDI Command, Control Type, and Interaction. Option B) Select an entry and perform a double-click with your mouse on the column "Interaction". Select the mode ("Toggle", for example).
INPUT & Remote Control 464 Invert: Select an entry and perform a double-click with your mouse on the column "Invert". The entry will change between "No" and "Yes". If "Yes" is selected, all values of this control will be inverted. That means for example that 0 becomes 255 and 255 becomes 0.
465 MADRIX Help and Manual Condition (Cond.): Select an entry and perform a double-click with your mouse on the column "Cond.". Select the condition ("None", for example). If you select a "State", click "Yes" or "No". If you select a "Value", select and click the according number for it. Read more on this topic: Modifiers.
INPUT & Remote Control 466 Min, Max, Factor, Description: Select an entry and perform a double-click with your mouse on the column "Min", "Max", "Factor", or "Description". Enter the desired value or text. "Min" requires a minimum value for this control. The default value is 0. "Max" requires a maximum value for this control. For example, the Master Fader has a maximum value of 255, or you may want to set the maximum Fade Time to 10 seconds. "Factor" requires a certain value between -127 and +127.
467 MADRIX Help and Manual Modifiers: The MIDI Remote Editor allows you to create advanced MIDI configurations. Modifiers allow to set certain conditions. In general, these are the steps to follow: 1) Select an entry and perform a double-click with your mouse on the column "Function". Or you can create a new entry with "+". First, select "Modifier". Second, select a "State" or "Value" and click with your mouse. 2) Afterwards create a function. 3) Assign the condition to this function (Condition).
INPUT & Remote Control 468 We have set up a fader on the console that controls the Master Fader of MADRIX. Because of the condition the Master Fader can only be used, when the button is pressed at the same time: If no condition is assigned, the fader can be moved and the Master Fader of MADRIX will always respond accordingly: "Value" allows to add several functions to one or more controls of the MIDI console. Here is an example for a value: Let's say your MIDI console has only one fader.
469 MADRIX Help and Manual Please note: Always assign the correct values to modifier and function. For example if your modifier is assigned to Value 1 and Max value 2, the function needs to have Value 1=002. In this case, Value 2=002 will not work! You can use the button "Test". Activate the button (green color) and press a control of your MIDI console (a button, for example). The MIDI Remote Editor will show at the left side of the window which modifier is assigned to this control.
INPUT & Remote Control 470 Here is an example: The first button has State 5 assigned. In the left column "05" is shown. The second button has Value 1 with Max 7 assigned to it. In the left column "7" is shown. Configuration - Time Code Please see the chapter MIDI Time Code (MTC) for more information on how to configure and use MIDI Time Code.
471 MADRIX Help and Manual Configuration - Watch (MIDI Watcher) If you activated the switch "Watch, click "MIDI Watcher..." afterwards. A new window will open. Then, check the MIDI Watcher for errors. You can learn more about the MIDI Watcher in the chapter Tools.
INPUT & Remote Control 8.2.
473 MADRIX Help and Manual [22] + [27] Frame ID A/B [36] Fade type UP [51] Cue List GO [23] + [27] Layer Submaster A/B [37] Color-fade color RED [52] Crossfader [24] + [27] Layer Opacity A/B [38] Color-fade color GREEN [25] Audio ON/OFF [39] Color-fade color BLUE [28] Speed Master Storage A [40] Color-fade color WHITE [29] Speed Master Storage B You can get an overview over all preprogrammed MIDI maps in the chapter MIDI-IN.
INPUT & Remote Control 8.2.2 Behringer BCD3000 & BCD2000 Al s o known a s BCD 3000 / BCD-3000 or BCD 2000 / BCD-2000.
475 MADRIX Help and Manual [8] Color WHITE for Color Filter or Colorfade (see [11] & [12]) [20] Crossfader [32] Storage speed (Speed Master) [9] Fade type DOWN [21] Fade time [33] Storage Place UP/ DOWN [10] Fade type UP [22] FREE [34] + [35] Submaster Storage [11] Switch to Color Filter mode (Default mode) [23] GO / Back Cue List [34] + [35] Submaster Layer [12] Switch to Color-fade mode [24] Play / Stop Cue List [34] + [35] Opacity Layer You can get an overview over all preprogrammed MIDI
INPUT & Remote Control 8.2.3 Behringer BCF2000 Al s o known a s BCF 2000 or BCF-2000.
477 MADRIX Help and Manual [21] Pause Storage speed A You can get an overview over all preprogrammed MIDI maps in the chapter MIDI-IN.
INPUT & Remote Control 8.2.4 Behringer BCR2000 Al s o known a s BCR 2000 or BCR-2000.
479 MADRIX Help and Manual [21] Pause Storage speed A You can get an overview over all preprogrammed MIDI maps in the chapter MIDI-IN.
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INPUT & Remote Control [36] Layer A Opacity [79] Speed Master B UP/DOWN [37] Layer A Submaster [79 Push] Reset Speed Master B [38] Color Filter color RED [80] Speed Master A PAUSE (Hold) [39] Color Filter color GREEN [82] Skip to A [40] Color Filter color BLUE [83] Skip to B [41] Color Filter color WHITE [85] Speed Master B PAUSE (Hold) [42] Layer B Submaster [86] Freeze Main Output (Hold) [43] Layer B Opacity [87] Freeze Main Output (Permanently) [44] Master Fader [88] Fade Type DOWN [45
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INPUT & Remote Control [13 + HOLD] Pause Speed Master A [33] FREE [53] Master Fader [14 hold + 51] Storage Submaster A [34] Color BLUE for Color Filter or Colorfade (see [2] & [10]) [54] Audio level [15] FREE [35] Fade type DOWN [55] Add Storage Place A to Cue List [16] Mix mode Storage A DOWN [36] Fade type UP [56] Cue List Stop [17] Color GREEN for Color Filter or Colorfade (see [2] & [10]) [37] FREE [57] Cue List Play/Stop [18] Autofade [38] FREE [58] Add Storage Place B to Cue List [1
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INPUT & Remote Control [1] + [40] Submaster Storage A [16] Audio Play / Stop [31] Autofade [2] + [40] Submaster Layer A [17] Add Storage Place B to Cue List [32] Color-fade color WHITE [3] + [40] Opacity Layer A [18] Layer A DOWN [33] Audio level [4] + [41] Submaster Storage B [19] Layer A UP [34] Fade time [5] + [41] Submaster Layer B [20] Layer B DOWN [35] Storage Place A UP/ DOWN [6] + [41] Opacity Layer B [21] Layer B UP [36] Color-fade color BLUE [7] Fade type DOWN [22] Mix mode Lay
487 MADRIX Help and Manual [15] Add Storage Place A to Cue List [30 + 40] Master Fader You can get an overview over all preprogrammed MIDI maps in the chapter MIDI-IN.
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489 MADRIX Help and Manual [9] Color-fade color BLUE [27] Storage Submaster B (increase) [27] Layer Submaster - B (increase) [10] Color-fade color WHITE [28] Reset Submaster A [28] Reset Layer Submaster, Mix Mode, and Opacity - A [11] FREE [29] Reset Submaster B [29] Reset Layer Submaster, Mix Mode, and Opacity - B [12] Fade time [32] Storage Place A1 [32] Layer 1 - A [13] Blackout function [33] Storage Place B1 [33] Layer 1 - B [14] Autofade [34] Storage Place A2 [34] Layer 2 - A [15] F
INPUT & Remote Control 8.2.10 KORG nanoKONTROL Please always select Scene "1".
491 MADRIX Help and Manual 8.2.
INPUT & Remote Control [72] Color Filter color WHITE You can get an overview over all preprogrammed MIDI maps in the chapter MIDI-IN.
493 MADRIX Help and Manual 8.2.12 M-AUDIO Oxygen 8 v2 Please pay attention that you activate Preset 1 (General MIDI) and c 01 with button [6].
INPUT & Remote Control [17] Freeze Output [18] Cue List Back … Select the Octave with [3] … Select the Octave with [3] [19] Cue List GO [20] Cue List Stop [47] Autofade (If Octave 5) [21] Fade type toggle [22] Skip A / Skip B You can get an overview over all preprogrammed MIDI maps in the chapter MIDI-IN.
495 MADRIX Help and Manual 8.2.
INPUT & Remote Control [26] Crossfader You can get an overview over all preprogrammed MIDI maps in the chapter MIDI-IN.
497 MADRIX Help and Manual 8.2.
INPUT & Remote Control Octave # 498 Note Numbers C C# D D# E F F# G G# A A# B -1 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 0 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 1 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 32 33 34 35 2 36 37 38 39 40 41 42 43 44 45 46 47 3 48 49 50 51 52 53 54 55 56 57 58 59 4 60 61 62 63 64 65 66 67 68 69 70 71 5 72 73 74 75 76 77 78 79 80 81 82 83 6 84 85 86 87 88 89 90 91 92 93 94 95 7 96 97 98 99 1
499 MADRIX Help and Manual 8.2.15 MIDI Universal Please note: Do not use MIDI channels/controllers that are currently not assigned. These entries are reserved for future features.
INPUT & Remote Control Controller Value #2A Storage Speed B Down #2B Storage Speed B RESET #2C Storage Speed B PAUSE #2D Storage Speed B PAUSE HOLD #2E Storage Speed B PLAY #30 Storage A FRAME ID UP #31 Storage A FRAME ID DOWN #32 Storage B FRAME ID UP #33 Storage B FRAME ID DOWN #3A Output FREEZE #3B Output UNFREEZE #3C Output FREEZE HOLD #40 Layer A #41 Layer B #42 Layer A UP #43 Layer A DOWN #44 Layer B UP #45 Layer B DOWN #50 Layer Opacity A #51 Layer Opacity B
501 MADRIX Help and Manual MIDI Message Type 0xb1 (Controller 0xb, Channel 2) Controller Value #00 Layer A FRAME ID UP #01 Layer A FRAME ID DOWN #02 Layer B FRAME ID UP #03 Layer B FRAME ID DOWN #10 Fade time #12 Autofade #13 Fade Value #14 Fade Value Step A #15 Fade Value Step B #16 Fade Value Skip A #17 Fade Value Skip B #1A Master Fader #1B Master Fader UP #1C Master Fader Down #20 Fadetype UP #21 Fadetype DOWN #22 Fadetype Crossfade #23 Fadetype Whitefade #24 Fad
INPUT & Remote Control #53 Delete CURRENT Cue List entry #54 Cue List Start (Play) #55 Cue List Stop #56 Cue List Start (Play)/Stop #57 Cue List GO #58 Cue List BACK #59 Cue List NEXT #5A Cue List GOTO #5C Cue List Dialog Show #5D Cue List Dialog Hide #5E Cue List Dialog Show / Cue List Dialog Hide #60 Audio Start #61 Audio Stop #62 Audio Start / Audio Stop #63 Audio Mute #64 Audio UnMute #65 Audio Mute / Audio UnMute #66 Audio Volume #67 Audio Volume UP #68 Audio Vol
503 #59 MADRIX Help and Manual Storage Place A60 with Autofade #11 Storage Place B60 with Autofade 9 #124 Storage Place A with Autofade DOWN #12 Storage Place B with Autofade DOWN 6 #125 Storage Place A with Autofade UP #12 Storage Place B with Autofade UP 7 MIDI Message Type 0x90 (Note ON) #60 ...
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505 MADRIX Help and Manual [68] Skip B [80] Speed Master DOWN (A/B) [69] Fade Type DOWN You can get an overview over all preprogrammed MIDI maps in the chapter MIDI-IN.
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507 MADRIX Help and Manual [3] Master Fader or Audio level [5] Cue List GO/Back [12] NuVJ Dot Matrix Display [13] Fade type UP/DOWN [14] Cue List open/close [15] Color Filter color RED [17] Cue List Play/Stop [18] Color Filter color GREEN [19] Color Filter color WHITE [20] Autofade [21] Color Filter color BLUE [22] Crossfader [24] Fade time You can get an overview over all preprogrammed MIDI maps in the chapter MIDI-IN.
INPUT & Remote Control 8.2.18 Numark Omni Control To use the Numark Omni Control, please refer to the MIDI MAP of the Numark Total Control. You can get an overview over all preprogrammed MIDI maps in the chapter MIDI-IN.
509 MADRIX Help and Manual 8.2.19 Numark Stealth Control To use the Numark Stealth Control, please refer to the MIDI MAP of the Numark Total Control. You can get an overview over all preprogrammed MIDI maps in the chapter MIDI-IN.
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511 MADRIX Help and Manual [12] Layer UP/DOWN [31] Color-fade color BLUE [15] Crossfader [32] Color-fade color WHITE [16] Fade time [33] Color Filter color RED [17] FREE [34] Color Filter color GREEN [18] FREE [35] Color Filter color BLUE [19] + [9] Fast Forward and Rewind [36] Color Filter color WHITE You can get an overview over all preprogrammed MIDI maps in the chapter MIDI-IN.
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513 MADRIX Help and Manual [15] Layer UP (Next Layer) [24 Push] Return to Storage Place 1 [38] Fade type [16] Solo mode [25] Cue List Stop/Play [43] Fade time [17] Blind mode [26] Cue List GO [45] Master Fader [18] Deactivate Solo and/or Blind mode [27] Cue List Open/Close [46] Audio level [19] Cue - Add Storage Place to Cue List [28] Cue List BACK [47] Crossfader [21 Hold] + [19] Cue List Open/Close [29] Frame ID You can get an overview over all preprogrammed MIDI maps in the chapter MID
INPUT & Remote Control 8.2.22 Stanton SCS.
515 MADRIX Help and Manual [9] Freeze On/Off [9] FREE [10] Audio Level [10] Submaster Storage [11] Audio On/Off [11] Reset Submaster to default value [12] Autofade [12] Storage Place up [13] Cue List Open/Close [13] Speed Master Pause On/Off [14] Cue List Back [14] Add to Cue List [15] Cue List Stop [15] Layer Mix mode NEXT [16] Cue List Go [16] Layer NEXT [17] Fade time [17] Layer Submaster [18] Crossfader [18] Layer Opacity You can get an overview over all preprogrammed MIDI maps in
INPUT & Remote Control 516 8.2.23 USER User In order to learn how to assign MIDI freely and how to program your own MIDI map, please read the chapter MIDI-IN. You can get an overview over all preprogrammed MIDI maps in the chapter MIDI-IN.
517 MADRIX Help and Manual 8.2.
INPUT & Remote Control [18] Color Filter color BLUE [46] Speed Master PAUSE permanently You can get an overview over all preprogrammed MIDI maps in the chapter MIDI-IN.
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INPUT & Remote Control 8.3 520 MIDI Time Code (MTC) Introduction MIDI Time Code (MTC) includes timing information in the same way as standard SMPTE time code, that is, as a series of small 'quarter-frame' MIDI messages. MTC synchronization can be used to match MADRIX with an audio or video signal. It allows you to synchronize your MADRIX show with other lighting panels or a laser show for instance.
521 MADRIX Help and Manual How to Set Up MTC If you want to activate MTC, please go to the menu "Preferences" -> "Device Manager" and select the tab "MIDI". When your MIDI device is connected to your computer, it will appear in the list: If you cannot see your MIDI device in the list, please press "Scan".
INPUT & Remote Control To activate your MIDI device, 1) select the device in the list and 2) click "Enable" in the upper right hand corner. Please note that the "State" in the list will change from "Off" (red light) to "On" (green light).
523 MADRIX Help and Manual Now, select your MIDI device again in the list and activate "MTC". If you are encountering any other problems, please activate the switch "Watch" after selecting the MIDI device in the list. This will add the device to the MIDI Watcher. Now press "Ok". You can close this window now.
INPUT & Remote Control 524 Setting Up the Cue List to Receive MTC In the second step, set up your Cue List. (Learn more about the Cue List.) First, activate the switch "External" and select a frame rate. In this example we have used 25 FPS (standard rate for PAL video). Now, add an entry to the Cue List. The next step is to set the "Time Code" for a Cue List entry. The format for the Time Code is HH:MM:SS:FF, meaning hours:minutes:seconds:frames.
525 8.4 MADRIX Help and Manual Remote HTTP Usage Connect MADRIX to any TCP/IP network and you can control MADRIX from all over the world using an internet browser or your mobile phone with internet communications via the Remote HTTP function. Configuration 1) Please open the menu "Preferences" -> "Remote Control" -> "HTTP". A new dialog will open. 2) Click "Enable" to activate the internal web server implemented in MADRIX. 3) "Port" defines the protocol port on which the web server will be running.
INPUT & Remote Control Recommended Ports: Alternative Ports: 80 If you are encountering problems, please 3128 enter any port higher than 1024. 526 8080 8081 4) "Path" defines the location of the HTML start pages. Select the folder "public_remote_html" in your MADRIX installation folder. In WIndows 7 the path often is C:\Program Files (x86) \MADRIX\public_remote_html. Press "Apply" if you have made any changes. 5) Now, press the button "Call".
527 MADRIX Help and Manual MADRIX offers several interfaces that can be used with Remote HTTP. Use the one that is the best for your needs. If you would like to create a custom layout, please have a look at "Madrix Remote Members" for the overview and documentation of remote commands (remote members). This is the user guide for the remote commands.
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529 9 MADRIX Help and Manual Tutorials & Examples Overview In this section you can find several tutorials to make your start with the software easier. Moreover, examples demonstrate the possibilities of the software. How To Create Your First Matrix/Patch Creating And Playing An Effect Using The Fader To Switch Effects Examples 9.1 How To Create Your First Matrix/Patch In this tutorial we are going to set up a matrix with 25 CHAUVET COLORpalette LED fixtures.
Tutorials & Examples 530 2. Select the fixture "CHAUVET COLORpalette 27 Ch". 3. Leave the orientation as it is. The orientiation of a fixture describes how it is mounted. So for example, it would be possible to mount this fixture in an angle of 90 degrees. This means that if we face the the fixture directly, we would see a usage of 2 pixels in x but 4 pixels in y. 4. Enter '5' for "Count X" and '5' for "Count Y". 5. Next, we will set up the "DMX Start Corner".
531 MADRIX Help and Manual 8. Sometimes fixtures have to be rotated about 180 degree to be able to use the snake mode connection. In the case of the CHAUVET COLORpalette this is not necessary. Therefore, we will leave the "With Fixture Rotation" checkbox as it is. 9. Because we want to start the first DMX channel in the first DMX universe, we will leave number one to be our "DMX Start Channel" as well as "DMX Start Universe". 10.
Tutorials & Examples 9.2 532 Creating And Playing An Effect Start MADRIX. Now call up the "Matrix Generator" via the menu "Preferences" or press "F2". A new window will be opened, in which you can find all the settings for your Matrix. Please set up all necessary parameters. The previous tutorial might help you with that. Or you can find more information in the chapter Matrix Generator.
533 MADRIX Help and Manual The effect offers to modify a lot of settings. In our example we are using a color ramp from red to pink. A more detailed description can be found here: Static Color Effects – SCE Color Ramp. Now set the output fader to the side in use. If you work in Storage A, pull the crossfader to the left. Set it to the right for Storage B. You will be able to see the effect in the preview output as a result. 9.
Tutorials & Examples 534 For example, you have set and selected the first effect in Storage A–1 and the second effect in Storage B–1. Now, you can simply cross-fade between both Storage Places. In the example below we moved the fader to the middle using a white-fade. You will see a mix of both effects in the output preview. 9.
535 MADRIX Help and Manual effects, scripts, and color tables are already installed on your PC if you have enabled this option during the installation process: You can find the examples e.g.
Tutorials & Examples 'C:\' being your hard disk where you installed the software. And the equivalent 'program folder' (...Program Files..., ...Program Files (x86)..., or... Programme... , etc.) containing your applications. More Information Learn more about the file types used in MADRIX: File Types.
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Recording 10 538 Recording Introduction The Recording dialog is able to create MADRIX Record Files (*.mrec). This file type has two areas of application: *.mrec files can be converted to create Stand-alone Shows for the MADRIX PLEXUS *.mrec files can be played just like a video using the SCE Video effect The following chapter describes how to create records for the SCE Video effect. (Learn more about the SCE Video effect.
539 MADRIX Help and Manual The following dialog will open. Path "Path" specifies a directory on your hard disk. All record files will be saved in this folder. By default, a useful folder is already chosen for your (For example, C: \Users\USERNAME\Documents\MADRIX\records). You can change the folder. Use this button to browse for a different folder on your hard disk.
Recording 540 Managing Files Delete the selected file or files from your hard disk. Show MADRIX Record File (*.mrec) in the list. Disable the option to hide all Record Files. Show MADRIX PLEXUS Scene Files (*.dxd) in the list. Disable the option to hide all Scene Files. Use this button to refresh the list of records. Please make sure to select your preferred records folder first. File Information Select the Tab "File Information" to receive detailed information about the files you have created.
541 MADRIX Help and Manual Recording Select the Tab "Recording" to create a new record. Preparation Please configure your virtual matrix with the help of the Matrix Generator or Patch to define the correct pixel resolution for your record. Important Note Please note: Only the Main Output will be recorded. Make sure that your content is displayed on Preview Window Output before you record. Options Please configure the following options before recording.
Recording 542 "Frame Time (ms)" defines the frame rate of the record. Please adjust the setting to the requirements of your LED fixtures! A frame rate (FPS) that is too high might cause visual problems. Creating A Record File Please make sure to configure all available options before recording (see above). Step 1) Begin recording by pressing "Start". MADRIX will start to record the Main Output.
543 MADRIX Help and Manual Step 3) Simply press "Stop" to halt the process. Please wait a few seconds to let MADRIX process the data. Afterwards you will need to enter a name for the new record. Step 4) Afterwards, you will see your record in the list.
Recording 544 Edit Record After creating your record, you can edit your record. First, please select your Record File in the list. Second, change to the tab "Edit Record" in the "Recording" dialog. A small preview window is provided in the lower left to inspect the record. Use the provided controls to edit your record. That means you can preview, trim, and loop your record. First, select a list entry. Use the slider to select a specific frame.
545 MADRIX Help and Manual This field displays the current frame that is also shown in the small preview window. Enter a number to jump directly to this frame. Start or stop the preview playback. Rewind or forward one frame per click. Skip directly to the In Frame or the Out Frame. Skip to the beginning or the end of the record. Enter a number or use the slide to select a specific frame. Then, use the "S" button to set the In Frame (start frame).
Recording 546 Insert "Blend Frames" into your record. First, enter the number of frames you wish to use. This defines the length. Second, choose the fade mode (XF: Cross-fade, WF: White-fade, BF: Black-fade, >>more info). Third, press "Blend". Fourth, use PlayPause to preview the edited record. Fifth, use the button "Export" to export your loop. Please note: The beginning of your record will be cut by the defined frame number. This is indicated by a red line below the slider.
547 MADRIX Help and Manual PLEXUS Conversion Use this tab to convert MADRIX Record Files (*.mrec) into MADRIX PLEXUS Scene Files (*.dxd). Learn more about how to create Stand-alone Shows in the chapter MADRIX PLEXUS.
Recording How To Play A Record File Using SCE Video 1. Select the effect SCE Video. 2. The controls of the SCE Video effect become available as a result.
549 MADRIX Help and Manual 3. Load your MADRIX Record File (*.mrec) using the "Open" button. Use the "Open" button and select the file you wish to play. 4. The SCE Video effect will play your Record File.
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551 11 MADRIX Help and Manual MADRIX NEO Overview The MADRIX NEO is a USB 2.0 DMX512 interface. Loading The Drivers Please make sure to select the "MADRIX USBone / NEO interfaces" driver in the options. To access options of MADRIX, first go to the menu "Preferences" -> "Options" (or "Ctrl+Alt+O"). Second, select the tab "Devices (USB/PCI)".
MADRIX NEO 552 Select the "MADRIX USBone / NEO interfaces" driver and press "Apply". Close the the dialog with "Ok". Please restart MADRIX if the driver was not enabled before. Using DMX Output or DMX Input The NEO allows you to send or receive data via MADRIX using 512 DMX channels. A male to male 3-pin or 5-pin gender changer is required for DMX-IN. Learn more about using DMX-OUT in the chapter DMX512. Learn more about using DMX-IN and Remote Control in the chapter DMX-IN & Art-Net Remote.
553 MADRIX Help and Manual Upgrading From MADRIX NEO To A Higher MADRIX Version The NEO Quick Start Guide describes which elements should be installed when you wish to use the MADRIX NEO interface. If you want to upgrade to higher version of MADRIX (e.g. MADRIX basic), please re-install the software and choose the necessary components. Please see the chapter Installation Of MADRIX for more details.
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555 12 MADRIX Help and Manual MADRIX PLEXUS Overview The MADRIX PLEXUS is a USB 2.0 DMX512 interface. The device can be used as a live controller (Live Mode) or stand-alone interface (Stand-Alone Mode). Contents of this chapter: Important Notes Loading Drivers Live Mode Stand-Alone Mode Managing Your MADRIX PLEXUS Devices Tips Important Notes Regarding the MADRIX PLEXUS, the MADRIX software license for 1024 DMX channels is already included. The MADRIX KEY is not necessary for the MADRIX PLEXUS.
MADRIX PLEXUS 556 Loading And Enabling Drivers USB Drivers Please make sure to activate the driver for the USB connection in the MADRIX Options. To access the Options of MADRIX, first go to the menu "Preferences" -> "Options" (or "Ctrl+Alt+O"). Second, select the tab "Devices (USB/PCI)". Enable the "MADRIX USB PLEXUS interfaces" driver and press "Apply". Close the dialog with "Ok".
557 MADRIX Help and Manual Network Drivers Please make sure to activate the driver for the Ethernet (network) connection in the MADRIX Options. To access the Options of MADRIX, please press "Ctrl+Alt+O" or go to the menu "Preferences" -> "Options". Now go to the tab "Devices (Network)". Select "Enable PLEXUS Networking" and press "Apply". Close the dialog with "Ok". Live Mode The PLEXUS allows you to send or receive data via MADRIX using 1024 DMX channels per device.
MADRIX PLEXUS 558 Stand-Alone Mode Introduction Normally, a computer runs the MADRIX software live and thereby controls the LED installation. In contrast, the Stand-Alone Mode of the MADRIX PLEXUS can be used to control LED installations without the need for a computer during the show. The PLEXUS can use a SD card (SD or SDHC) on which a Stand-Alone Show can be saved. But first, it is necessary to create such a Stand-Alone Show.
559 Step 7) MADRIX Help and Manual Upload your Stand-Alone Show onto the SD card. (Use the PLEXUS Configuration dialog for this task.) Step 8) Activate Stand-Alone Mode for the MADRIX PLEXUS. (Use the PLEXUS Configuration dialog for this task.) Step 1), Step 2), And Step 3) Please use the Matrix Generator or the Patch for Step 1). Please read the chapter Effects for Step 2). Please read the chapter Cue List if you wish to do Step 3).
MADRIX PLEXUS 560 Path "Path" specifies a directory on your hard disk. All record files will be saved in this folder. By default, a useful folder is already chosen for your (For example, C: \Users\USERNAME\Documents\MADRIX\records). You can change the folder. Use this button to browse for a different folder on your hard disk.
561 MADRIX Help and Manual Managing Files Deletes the selected file or files from your hard disk. Shows MADRIX Record File (*.mrec) in the list. Disable the option to hide all Record Files. Shows MADRIX PLEXUS Scene Files (*.dxd) in the list. Disable the option to hide all Scene Files. Refreshes the list of records. Please make sure to select your preferred records folder first. File Information Select the Tab "File Information" to receive detailed information about the files you have created.
MADRIX PLEXUS 562 Recording Select the Tab "Recording" to create a new record. Preparation Please make sure to do Step 1), 2), and 3) before recording. Important Note Please note: Only the Main Output will be recorded. Make sure that your content is displayed on Preview Window Output before you record. Options Please configure the following options before recording. "Synchronize With Cue List" will create a record according to your preprogrammed Cue List.
563 MADRIX Help and Manual Creating A Record File Please make sure to configure all available options before recording (see above). Step 1) Begin recording by pressing "Start". MADRIX will start to record the Main Output. Please note: During your record you can change Storage Places, use the cross-fader, use the Master Fader, etc. in order to customize your record. Step 2) Various information will be displayed. The Time is displayed in HH:MM:SS:FF (Hours:Minutes:Seconds:Frames).
MADRIX PLEXUS 564 Step 3) Simply press "Stop" to halt the process. Please wait a few seconds to let MADRIX process the data. Afterwards you will need to enter a name for the new record. Step 4) Afterwards, you will see your record in the list.
565 MADRIX Help and Manual Edit Record After creating your record, you can edit your record. First, please select your Record File in the list. Second, change to the tab "Edit Record" in the "Recording" dialog. A small preview window is provided in the lower left to inspect the record. Use the provided controls to edit your record. That means you can preview, trim, and loop your record. First, select a list entry.
MADRIX PLEXUS 566 Use the slider to select a specific frame. This field displays the current frame that is also shown in the small preview window. Enter a number to jump directly to this frame. Starts or stops the preview playback. Rewinds or forwards one frame per click. Skips directly to the In Frame or the Out Frame. Skips to the beginning or the end of the record. Enter a number or use the slide to select a specific frame. Then, use the "S" button to set the In Frame (start frame).
567 MADRIX Help and Manual Insert "Blend Frames" into your record. First, enter the number of frames you wish to use. This defines the length. Second, choose the fade mode (XF: Cross-fade, WF: White-fade, BF: Black-fade, >>more info). Third, press "Blend". Fourth, use PlayPause to preview the edited record. Fifth, use the button "Export" to export your loop. Please note: The beginning of your record will be cut by the defined frame number. This is indicated by a red line below the slider.
MADRIX PLEXUS 568 The tab "PLEXUS Conversion" allows you to prepare the conversion. You can edit and configure how a MADRIX Record File (*.mrec) is converted into a MADRIX PLEXUS Scene File (*.dxd). Preparing The Conversion Please make sure that your virtual matrix (Patch) is configured correctly before generating Scene Files (*.dxd). 1. Select a list entry. 2. Edit the information for the soon converted file according to your requirements ("Author", "Scene Name", "File Name").
569 MADRIX Help and Manual 5. Activate "Use Master Values" if you have used the Master Fader during recording. Then, your converted record will include the brightness levels set by the Master Fader during the recording. Leave the option unchanged if your did not use the Master Fader during recording. Please note: If your are using more than 2 DMX universes and more than 2 MADRIX PLEXUS at the same time, please create a new list entry for each PLEXUS. Adds a list entry.
MADRIX PLEXUS 570 Generating MADRIX PLEXUS Scene Files (*.dxd) Please make sure that your virtual matrix (Patch) is configured correctly before generating Scene Files (*.dxd). 1. Select the edited list entry. 2. Press the button "Generate" to convert the MADRIX Record File (*.mrec) into a MADRIX PLEXUS Scene File (*.dxd). 3. The newly create MADRIX PLEXUS Scene File (*.dxd) will be added to the list. Please note: You can create multiple MADRIX PLEXUS Scene Files (*.dxd) from one MADRIX Record File (*.
571 MADRIX Help and Manual The upper section of the PLEXUS Configuration dialog is called "Devices". It can be used to manage your PLEXUS devices (see below). The lower section of the PLEXUS Configuration dialog has two parts. The left part is used to manage your PLEXUS Configurations (create a new Configuration, import/export a Configuration, etc). The right part is used to edit each PLEXUS Configuration individually (add scenes, add events etc).
MADRIX PLEXUS 572 How To Create And Manage PLEXUS Configurations In order to manage your PLEXUS Configurations, please use the lower left part of the PLEXUS Configuration dialog. Please note: A MADRIX PLEXUS Configuration is not one single file. A Configuration is a folder containing several files. Creates a new PLEXUS Configuration. Enter a name for the new PLEXUS Configuration in the second step. Removes an existing PLEXUS Configuration. Select the particular PLEXUS Configuration first.
573 MADRIX Help and Manual Shows the content of a PLEXUS Configuration (View Directory). Remember that a MADRIX PLEXUS Configuration is not one, single file, but a folder containing several files. You will hence view the whole directory that includes all files of the PLEXUS Configuration. Uploads a PLEXUS Configuration onto a SD card that is inserted into a MADRIX PLEXUS. Learn more below. Please configure the column "AutoPlay" for each of your PLEXUS Configurations.
MADRIX PLEXUS 574 How To Edit PLEXUS Configurations In order to edit your PLEXUS Configurations individually, use the lower right part of the PLEXUS Configuration dialog. First create a new PLEXUS Configuration as described above. MADRIX can automatically control if your editing is logical and consistent within one Configuration. Enable this function in order to receive warnings if your editing may be false. Disable this function to hide such messages.
575 MADRIX Help and Manual Select a file from the list of Data Files. Or you can simply "Import" a *.dxd file from your hard disk. If the list is empty, please import a file. Removes a Scene. Select the particular Scene first. Duplicates a Scene. Select the particular Scene first. Enter a new name for the copied Scene in the second step. In addition, please edit the following columns according to your requirements. (Perform a double-click to change their values. Use Enter to apply your changes.
MADRIX PLEXUS "Repeat" 576 defines how often the Scene is repeated. Simply enter a number. A value of 0 will be shown in the list as "Endless", that means it will be repeated endlessly. "Soft Loop" creates an automatic loop by the software. First, enter a number of frames. MADRIX will add these frames to the end of the Scene and therefore loops towards the first frame of your Scene. A cross-fade is created.
577 MADRIX Help and Manual Creates a new Timer. Removes a Timer. Select the particular Timer first. Duplicates a Timer. Select the particular list entry first. In addition, please edit the following columns according to your requirements. (Perform a double-click to change their values. Use Enter to apply your changes. Use Escape to cancel.) "Action" defines the type of Timer. Applicable values are: "Scene", "Master", "Speed, "Port7", "Port8", "Port9", "Port10".
MADRIX PLEXUS 578 "Valid Thru" defines together with "Valid From" a time interval in which the event will be triggered. "Valid Thru" sets the end point. "Cycle defines a time period for the "Type" "Cycle" in HH:MM:SS (Hours:Minutes:Seconds). Interval" Extension Ports: The tab "Extension Ports" allows you to configure the individual pins of the Extension Port. First, please select one PLEXUS Configuration you wish to edit. Resets all settings to their default value.
579 MADRIX Help and Manual "Threshold can be entered when using "Analog Input". Specify the limit an analog input must be High" moved up to before the event is triggered. "Threshold can be entered when using "Analog Input". Specify the limit an analog input must be Low" moved back before the event is triggered. Data Files: The tab "Data Files" shows all MADRIX PLEXUS Scene Files (*.dxd) that are used in the selected PLEXUS Configuration.
MADRIX PLEXUS 580 Step 7) Uploading A Stand-Alone Show Onto The SD Card (Press "Scan" to find your connected PLEXUS. Learn more on how to manage your PLEXUS devices below.) You can either A) directly save your Stand-Alone Show on a SD card In order to save a Stand-Alone Show on a SD card directly, please use the "Export" button. First, select your Configuration. Second, press "Export". In the third step, choose your target source.
581 MADRIX Help and Manual Managing Your MADRIX PLEXUS Devices To call up the PLEXUS Configuration dialog, please go to the menu "Tools" -> "PLEXUS Configuration " (or "Ctrl+Alt+P"). It is highly recommended to maximize the size of the PLEXUS Configuration dialog. The lower section of the PLEXUS Configuration dialog consists of two parts to for the Stand-Alone Mode. The upper section of the PLEXUS Configuration dialog is labeled "Devices". The upper section can be used to manage your PLEXUS devices.
MADRIX PLEXUS 582 Re-scans already connected devices and brings the information in the list up to date. Enables remote access. You can easily connect to your devices using a web browser. In the browser you will be able to control your device remotely via a graphical interface that represents the menu of your PLEXUS. First, select your PLEXUS in the list. Then, press "Call" . Synchronizes the internal clock of the PLEXUS with the clock of your computer.
583 "Master" MADRIX Help and Manual defines the Master Fader of your device in percent, that means the master brightness. Applicable values are: 0 - 100. "Speed" defines the tempo in percent. Applicable values are: 0 - 1000. "Sync" defines if your interfaces use the implemented Master-Slave Synchronization. Applicable values are: "Master", "Slave", "No". "Master" will set the interface to work as central clock. "Slave" will set the interface to synchronize with the "Master".
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585 13 MADRIX Help and Manual WYSIWYG Visualizer Introduction Since R23 MADRIX has been officially implemented into WYSIWYG. Installing The WYSIWYG Driver To use WYSIWYG with MADRIX, you have to install the MADRIX WYSIWYG driver first. Therefore, please make sure to select the check box "Visualizer Driver" in the MADRIX setup wizard.
WYSIWYG Visualizer 586 More information on the complete installation process is given in the chapter Installing The MADRIX Software. In the next step, a second setup wizard will be launched for the MADRIX WYSIWYG driver: Step 1) You can always quit the setup by choosing "Cancel". Click "Back" in order to return to a previous step during the setup process. Now, please click "Next" to start the installation of the driver. Step 2) The "License Agreement" will appear.
587 MADRIX Help and Manual Step 3) This window offers the chance to select which components and which drivers you want to install. A description is given for every item. It is always required to install the "Visualizer Driver". Select "Visualizer Documentation" if you wish to install this user guide as a separate document. Select "Start Menu Shortcuts" if you wish to install short cuts in the Windows start menu. Click "Next" after choosing the components.
WYSIWYG Visualizer 588 Step 5) Now, please choose an installation directory on your hard disk to install the documentation and the uninstaller. A standard destination folder will automatically be provided by the setup. Click "Browse" to change the folder. Then, click "Install". Step 6) If this window is shown, the driver installation was completed successfully. Click "Next". Step 6) In order to quit the WYSIWYG setup wizard, please click "Finish".
589 MADRIX Help and Manual Activating WYSIWYG In MADRIX To activate the Visualizer, please open the menu "Preferences" -> "Device Manager" (or simply press the key "F4"). Go to the tab "Visualizer" and click "Enable Visualizer". Use the "Find Auto" button to automatically find all running WYSIWYG devices on your local computer or in the network. Make sure that the port number in the dialog matches the port number in your WYSIWYG – Driver configuration page.
WYSIWYG Visualizer 590 Your WYSIWYG device should appear now in the list displaying "State: online". To configure the device, just double-click it. Note that you can also manually create the WYSIWYG device by clicking on the "New" button. In this case you have to change the IP address and the port number of the new WYSIWYG device as described below.
591 MADRIX Help and Manual In the WYSIWYG device configuration page you can enable or disable the DMX-Output, rename the device using a custom name, and set the start and the end universe for the DMX data that will be send to WYSIWYG. The "IP" and "Port" fields represent the IP address and the port number of the target computer, on which WYSIWYG is running. So, if the device was detected automatically, you do not need to change it.
WYSIWYG Visualizer 592 You can easily load your settings by using the open button in the lower left corner of the Visualizer dialog. Navigate in the directory to the desired file. Connecting To MADRIX In WYSIWYG After starting WYSIWYG, switch to "LIVE" mode. Open the "Live" menu and choose "Device Manager". The dialog box will be displayed afterwards.
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WYSIWYG Visualizer 594 Click "New" -> "Consoles" and navigate through the console library until you find "MADRIX". Highlight it and then click "Insert". Now the MADRIX console should appear in the Device Manager. Select it and click on "Properties". In the Property dialog box fill in the IP address of the computer that runs MADRIX (for instance 192.168.33.5) into the "Address:" field.
595 MADRIX Help and Manual If MADRIX and WYSIWYG run on the same computer, please enter 127.0.0.1 in the "Address:" field. Then, apply the changes with "OK" and click "Connect" in the Device Manager dialog box. For more information on how to create and edit patches, please refer to the WYSIWYG documentation.
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597 14 MADRIX Help and Manual Supported DMX512 & Art-Net Interfaces Supported DMX512 Interfaces MADRIX relies on existing standards: the DMX512 protocol and DMX512 devices. For any data output various interfaces are supported. MADRIX · USBone - USB 2.0 interface, 512x DMX-OUT or 512x DMX-IN · NEO - USB 2.0 interface, 512x DMX-OUT or 512x DMX-IN PLEXUS - USB 2.0 interface, 1024x DMX-OUT, or 1024x DMX-IN, or 512x DMX-IN and 512x DMX-OUT Daslight · DVC2 512 - USB 2.
Supported DMX512 & Art-Net Interfaces · Compu 2048FC - USB 2.0 interface, 512x DMX-OUT or 512x DMX-IN · Compu 2048FC+ - USB 2.0 interface, 512x DMX-OUT or 512x DMX-IN · Compu Live - USB 2.0 interface, 512x DMX-OUT or 512x DMX-IN ENTTEC · Open DMX USB Interface - (Output only) · DMX USB Pro - 512x DMX-OUT or 512x DMX-IN EUROLITE · USB-DMX512 Interface - 512x DMX-OUT GLP Light Produktion GmbH · ion.control.one - USB 2.0 interface, 1024x DMX-OUT with standalone mode · LSC 3002 - USB 2.
599 · MADRIX Help and Manual SLMEV - USB interface, 512x DMX-IN peperoni-light · Rodin1 - USB 2.0 interface, 512x DMX-IN or 512x DMX-OUT · Rodin2 - USB 2.0 interface, 512x DMX-OUT or 512x DMX-IN · RodinT - USB 2.0 interface, 512x DMX-OUT or 512x DMX-IN Soundlight - The DMX company · 1514PCI - PCI Card, 1024x DMX-IN/OUT (DMXCRD32.dll) · 2514PCI - PCI Card, 2048x DMX-IN/OUT (DMXCRD32.dll) · 2512A - PCMCIA Card, 1024x DMX-IN/OUT (DMXCRD32.dll) · USBDMX2 - USB interface, 512x DMX-OUT (dashard.
Supported DMX512 & Art-Net Interfaces 600 Supported Art-Net Interfaces MADRIX supports all available Art-Net nodes. You can use these nodes either as output or input devices. Art-Net is a communication system that allows DMX512 to be sent over Ethernet. It was invented by Artistic Licence and has now been published for the public domain.
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603 15 MADRIX Help and Manual Keyboard Shortcuts (Hotkeys) Overview File - New Ctrl+N File - Open Setup Ctrl+O File - Save Setup Ctrl+S File - Save Setup as Ctrl+Alt+S Matrix Generator F2 Patch (open and close) F3 Device Manager (open and close) F4 Audio Performance Ctrl+Alt+A Options Ctrl+Alt+O Cue List (open and close) F7 Recording Ctrl+Alt+R Touch Screen (open and close) F8 Task Watcher (open and close) F5 Logfile (open and close) F6 DMX Watcher Ctrl+Alt+D MIDI Watcher
Keyboard Shortcuts (Hotkeys) If an edit field (Color Edits) is selected, you can switch between the values 0 and 255. Confirm your selection ENTER The equivalent to clicking the 'Cancel' button ESC Quit MADRIX or close a window (Cue List, FaderBox, Macro Editor, ...
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Imprint & Copyright 16 606 Imprint & Copyright MADRIX MADRIX is a trademark of inoage GmbH. All other company names and/or product names are trademarks and/or entered trademarks of their respective holders. The product might not always be conforming to the presentation, features, and performances. Technical data can differ slightly, depending on the operating system and the chosen hardware. We withhold the option of changes without notification.
607 MADRIX Help and Manual Microsoft, Windows are U.S. registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation. Art-Net™ - Designed by and Copyright Artistic Licence (UK) Ltd. ASIO is a trademark and software of Steinberg Media Technologies GmbH. This product includes software by NetGroup, Politecnico di Torino and CACE Technologies, Davis. Other product and company names, terms, or marks are the property of their respective holders. WinPcap Copyright (c) 1999 - 2005 NetGroup, Politecnico di Torino (Italy).
Imprint & Copyright 608 This product includes software developed by the University of California, Lawrence Berkeley Laboratory and its contributors. This product includes software developed by the Kungliga Tekniska Högskolan and its contributors. This product includes software developed by Yen Yen Lim and North Dakota State University. Portions Copyright (c) 1990, 1991, 1992, 1993, 1994, 1995, 1996, 1997 The Regents of the University of California. All rights reserved.
609 MADRIX Help and Manual Redistribution and use in source and binary forms are permitted provided that the above copyright notice and this paragraph are duplicated in all such forms and that any documentation, advertising materials, and other materials related to such distribution and use acknowledge that the software was developed by the University of California, Berkeley.
Imprint & Copyright 610 Portions Copyright (c) 1997 Yen Yen Lim and North Dakota State University. All rights reserved. Redistribution and use in source and binary forms, with or without modification, are permitted provided that the following conditions are met: 1. Redistributions of source code must retain the above copyright notice, this list of conditions and the following disclaimer. 2.
611 MADRIX Help and Manual THE SOFTWARE IS PROVIDED "AS IS" AND DIGITAL EQUIPMENT CORP. DISCLAIMS ALL WARRANTIES WITH REGARD TO THIS SOFTWARE, INCLUDING ALL IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS.
Imprint & Copyright 612 Redistribution and use in source and binary forms, with or without modification, are permitted provided that: (1) source code distributions retain the above copyright notice and this paragraph in its entirety, (2) distributions including binary code include the above copyright notice and this paragraph in its entirety in the documentation or other materials provided with the distribution.
613 MADRIX Help and Manual Permission to use, copy, modify, and distribute this program for any purpose and without fee is hereby granted, provided that this copyright and permission notice appear on all copies and supporting documentation, the name of Carnegie Mellon not be used in advertising or publicity pertaining to distribution of the program without specific prior permission, and notice be given in supporting documentation that copying and distribution is by permission of Carnegie Mellon and Stanfo
Index Index -88-Port DMX -*- -A- *. 177 *.csv 177 *.dxd 177 *.log 177 *.m2l 177 *.macs 177 *.mas 177 *.mcm 177 *.mct 177 *.mdf 177 *.mef 177 *.mfl 177 *.mfx 177 *.mit 177 *.mmrc 177 *.mms 177 *.mpf 177 *.mpl 177 *.mrec 177 *.ms2 177 *.mss 177 *.rtc 177 *.rtu 177 *.vdf 177 A 59 Acclaim Lighting 335 ACN CID 190, 394 ACN E1.
615 MADRIX Help and Manual Bitmap 200 Black 77 Black-fade 59 Blackout 77 Blend 238 Blending 150 Blind Mode 69, 150 Bmp 200 Bob 238 Bob Linear 238 bottom: 402 Broadcast 310, 322, 327, 335 Creative 480 Cross-fade 59 Crossfader 59, 533 Cue 67, 137, 289 Cue All 289 Cue All Occupied Storage Places 40 Cue List 40, 75, 186, 289, 304 Cue List Section 37 Cue List With Duration and Date 293 Cue List With Time Code, Duration, And Follow Cue 300 Cut 67 -C- -D- CF 59 Channel Filter 450 Check for BETA Update 183 Ch
Index DMX Fader Tool 40, 125 DMX Input 412 DMX output device 310, 348 DMX Start Channel 83 DMX Start Corner 83 DMX Start Universe 83 DMX Watcher 40, 125 DMX512 7, 366, 551, 555 DMX-IN 412 DMX-IN - Large Protocol 441 DMX-IN - Micro Protocol 438 DMX-IN - Mini Protocol 439 DMX-IN - Small Protocol 440 DMX-IN - Universal Protocol 445 DMX-IN - Universal Protocol 2 447 DMX-IN Device 412 DMX-OUT 310, 348, 366 Dongle 11 DPI 200 drag & drop 137 Duplicate 150 Duration 289 DVI 349 DVI configuration 349 DVI devices 402
617 MADRIX Help and Manual Full Size 351, 356, 360 Fullscreen 349 -K- -GGif 200 GLP 597 GLP Light Productions GmbH Go 75, 289 GoTo 289 Graphical User Interface 37 Grid 49, 351, 356, 360 GUI 37 597 -HHelp 6, 40 Hercules 483, 485, 488 Highlight device 402 Hotkeys 603 HowTo 6 HTP 180 HTTP 525 -IImage Resolution 200 Images 177, 200 Initialize QuickTime At Startup 183 Input 366 Input Protocol 412 Insert 150 Insta Light2022 190 Insta network driver 378 Installing the Software 15, 585 Insta-Net 378 Interfac
Index LTS 597 Luminex 597 -MM2L - Music2Light Effects 199, 266 M2L Color Fade 272 M2L Color Rings 274 M2L Color Scroll 276 M2L Interval Drops 279 M2L Interval Tubes 281 M2L Single Tone Shapes 282 Macros 286 MADRIX GUI 192 MADRIX KEY 11 MADRIX Logo 192 MADRIX NEO 551 MADRIX PLEXUS 555 Main Mix 195 Main Orientation 83 Main Output Macro 59 Major 268, 270 Map 167 Map Channels 412 Mapping 69, 412 MAS Script Effect 199, 284 Mask Mode 49 Master / Slave 171 Master Fader 37, 77 Master Intensity 77 Matrix 529 Matri
619 MADRIX Help and Manual PC Configuration 10 PC-MIDI 480 peperoni 597 Performance 195 Philips 190, 385 Picture Resolution 200 Pictures 200 Pin Layout 7 Play/Pause 75 Playback 555 PLEXUS 555 PLEXUS Conversion 538 Position 89 Post Sync 310, 348 Power Management 33 Power Options 33 Pre Sync 310, 348 Preferences 40 Preview A 37, 40, 49 Preview B 37, 40, 49 Preview DVI 1 40 Preview DVI 2 40 Preview Output 37, 40, 49 Previews 40, 49 Problems 125 Processor 10 Prodikeys 480 Projector 349 Proprietary DVI Devices
Index Script 284 Script Editor 284 Script Effect 284 Scripting Language 286 Scripts 286 SCS.
621 MADRIX Help and Manual -VVCI-100 517 VCM-100 519 Version Upgrade 11 Vestax 517, 519 Video 238 Video beamer 349 Videos 177 View Dir 555 Virtual DMX Universes 195 Virtual Matrix 89, 110 Visualizer 585 V-Sync 195 -WWatch 450 Watch This Cue List File And Reload If Changed 186 WDM 22 WF 59 White Adjustment 190 White-fade 59 Window 40, 349 Window Position 351, 356, 360 Window Size 351, 356, 360 Windows 33 WMV 238 WYSIWYG 585 -XXF 59 X-NET 8 Xponent 335 495 © 2011 inoage GmbH
