DMX and MIDI control

Again, Full disclosure ... I'm the manufacturer of the BlueLite X1 DMX controller..

Over the Christmas holiday, I used the third party programs MIDI-OX and MIDI-Yoke to 'remap' the output from an Akai APC40 to our Live Panel application so the APC40 can be used as an external MIDI console . Any MIDI source can be used as your MIDI input, but we currently only have three different MIDI-maps that you can select from to use as your control values (no 'learn' function yet). You can download our BlueLite application from our web site (Support/Downloads ... it's free... we only charge for the X1 hardware) and test your MIDI source as the controller for Live Panel as long as you can assign (or remap) the MIDI outputs to the correct input values. You can also take a look at just the BlueLite X1 User Manual if you're interested.

Since I've been coming at this from a "Lighting Guy" perspective and I have ZERO experience as a DJ or other 'audio guy' I'm not sure how the best way to configure a MIDI controller so it is most beneficial for both light AND sound control. If ANYONE can help with an explanation on how they would envision/expect an integrated MIDI Sound/Lighting controller to function (e.g. should the same button on the controller trigger both sound and lighting cues or should the controls be separated into the 'Lighting' area and the 'Sound' area) please feel free to offer (e-mail, phone or PM) any suggestions you may have.
 
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We have now designed this Ryger unit and done some basic testing on it. I have not included onboard sound but have allowed it to step through patterns from a midi tick if required because this will be more accurate. If onboard sound looks like a requirement we can add it in later.
Almost all external controls are removed and it uses program changes to access everything. 99 patterns inc floods, fades, blackout etc. 3 types of speed control (default, manual speed, midi tick), 5 brightness levels,
Buttons on the front panel select midi channel and Parcan profile type - once selected these remain in memory unless changed.
There is also a standalone non-midi mode for backup or small venue use etc this simply gives you 9 patterns inc blackout & floods & chases - easily accessable from the up & down buttons. Speed is set at a pattern specific default & non adjustable when in this mode.
This unit has various predesigned chase patterns, some for 4 and some for 8 RGB LED parcans so it is good for small or larger shows.
Have I missed anything useful out? Let me know asap because it is in the final stages of design & will be in production shortly.

Ade at Ryger
 
Midi to DMX for RGB LED Parcans - The easy way

Hi, The new Ryger Midi Pro DMX controller is almost fully completed & tested. This unit has turned out far better than expected, we have been listening to musicians comments and ideas - adding practical & useful stuff into it. 99 preprogrammed patterns, chases, fades & floods for RGB LED parcans all fully accessable using just Midi Program Change commands. Using only midi program changes - It has preset default speed on the patterns, user adjustable speed, Midi clock 'tick' pattern stepping, 'Note on' pattern stepping - this is a feature that allows you to set a second midi channel for the Ryger Midi Pro to detect and it then looks for a midi note of your choosing ie: a drum beat. With this activated everytime it sees this note it will step the pattern. Parcans can be dimmed at any time by sending the appropriate program change number. Adding control to your led parcans could not be easier, creating a midi track for syncing the parcan lighting is quick to do. It also has a standalone mode that allows 9 patterns to be accessed without midi - good for a backup or a small quick setup. In addition to these functions we are adding 2 jack sockets for momentary foot pedals. In standalone mode these will move up & down the 9 available patterns. In midi mode they will allow you to set a favourite pattern to each pedal ie: a coloured flood & a chase or blackout etc. The predesigned patterns are all musician friendly with very few dark blacked out situations in the patterns. Any manufacturers RGB LED parcans will work on it because it is universal, it runs 8 individual fixtures or multiples of more (all connected fixtures require the same DMX profile). It is simple and uncomplicated to use, does not hang or go wrong when you chuck loads of midi info across all 16 channels in it's direction. It just works! The Ryger Midi Pro will be available from the Ryger website soon. Get in touch if you are interested in this truly ground-breaking midi to dmx controller.
 
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User Manuals

Take a look at the user manual for the Midi to Dmx on this link. Ryger Midi Pro

This led parcan controller is fully preprogrammed with 99 chase patterns & floods etc. It will operate 8 individual led parcans

Uses Midi clock tick or Note on detection as two of the four methods of available pattern stepping.

Midi to DMX

This link has the main info for the Ryger Midi Pro

The Ryger Midi Pro light controller was designed using loads of input from working musicians
 

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