I'm a keyboard player and singer looking to step up the visual side of my performances in a major way. There's a major void in my geographical area - anybody worth listening to is either a major star with a huge budget, or is a barely noticeable singer/songwriter who is very good at his craft but is buried in the corner of a dimly-lit room.
I figure there has to be a market for something in between, and I'm confident that if I can pull this off correctly I'll be able to draw crowds or command higher fees from private clients. While it's just me playing solo piano and vocals, I'm already making the most of available technology flying in additional patches and effects, and I'd love to be able to control my lighting in the same way.
I'm not afraid to put in a lot of time programming scenes with DMX and MIDI, and I also realize you get what you pay for. But what I'd really like to do is come up with a rig that will allow me to stand out not just among my musical peers but to also compete against DJs/VJs.
I'd like help coming up with a system that can light me in a variety of settings that may not have their own lighting systems, like coffee houses, bars, clubs, and house parties. My keyboard rig takes up approximately 6 square feet, so in most cases I've got plenty of room to maneuver. That said, I'd like to keep things as low-profile as possible, and it's very important that the whole rig can be easily set up by no more than two people and should be able to break down and fit into a normal-sized sedan.
I don't expect Vegas glitz, but something tasteful should be achievable. Budget is $10k, including lights, controllers, cables, power supplies, any hanging fixtures, and storage. I'm totally comfortable renting, buying, or a bit of both. At minimum, what gear would you suggest?
Am I off my rocker, or can this be achieved?
Thanks!
I figure there has to be a market for something in between, and I'm confident that if I can pull this off correctly I'll be able to draw crowds or command higher fees from private clients. While it's just me playing solo piano and vocals, I'm already making the most of available technology flying in additional patches and effects, and I'd love to be able to control my lighting in the same way.
I'm not afraid to put in a lot of time programming scenes with DMX and MIDI, and I also realize you get what you pay for. But what I'd really like to do is come up with a rig that will allow me to stand out not just among my musical peers but to also compete against DJs/VJs.
I'd like help coming up with a system that can light me in a variety of settings that may not have their own lighting systems, like coffee houses, bars, clubs, and house parties. My keyboard rig takes up approximately 6 square feet, so in most cases I've got plenty of room to maneuver. That said, I'd like to keep things as low-profile as possible, and it's very important that the whole rig can be easily set up by no more than two people and should be able to break down and fit into a normal-sized sedan.
I don't expect Vegas glitz, but something tasteful should be achievable. Budget is $10k, including lights, controllers, cables, power supplies, any hanging fixtures, and storage. I'm totally comfortable renting, buying, or a bit of both. At minimum, what gear would you suggest?
Am I off my rocker, or can this be achieved?
Thanks!