wanted. dmx controller

[oligunner]

Hi all im after a dmx controller for up to 12 fixtures and possibly some leads as ive never dmxd before and im taking the plunge in to having a bash at learning it.

Thanks.

P.s have a budget of around £80

[DazzyD]

Having never used an actual desk controller I can't comment on them. But I use the Chamsys DMX dongle which costs around a tenner and you download the software to run it from a computer. I've had it for a few months now and am already creating generic scenes and getting my light effects to work together for the greater good. It's well worth a tenner of anyone's money!!

Have a search on the forum for "chamsys" as we've discussed this before. I'm at work and my PC is really slow otherwise I'd have gotten the links for you.

[bmdj]

What kind of fixtures are you looking to control? Scans, moving heads, or just RGB stuff like PAR Cans or moon flowers? As that would determine the features and number of channels you'll need. Are you looking for individual control of each fixture? Have a look at www.Thomman.de blowout deals as they have a few b-stock on there. I use the daslight dvc3 128 which is window 7 and above package. It will also let you save programs to it so you can use it stand alon without a PC. They have a b-stock on for £124 at the moment. Loads of support and tutorial videos on the daslight site. It will also allow remote control from an iOS or Android device. I found it runs fine on my laptop when running along side Virtual DJ. Lots of feature like pattern generator for moving heads and scanners etc.

[Daryll]

Well for a tenner , even I have brought one , whats to lose ??

Daryll

[bmdj]

Well for a tenner , even I have brought one , whats to lose ??

Daryll

Yes I agree, I have one too I use with freestyler DMX. Only thing I found was the for some fixtures you had to create your own profile.

[DazzyD]

I got the guys at Chamsys to do my profiles. I couldn't believe how helpful and efficient they were. 10 out of 10! :)

[deltic]

Well for a tenner , even I have brought one , whats to lose ??

Daryll

bought one a while ago …..other than having a look at it not tried it, another thing on the great to do list.

[paulg]

Hi all im after a dmx controller for up to 12 fixtures and possibly some leads as ive never dmxd before and im taking the plunge in to having a bash at learning it.

Thanks.

P.s have a budget of around £80

As near to your budget as possible, one of these would do the trick.

http://www.thomann.de/gb/stairville_dmxmaster_i.htm

There are various similar versions by chauvet, trancension that might be a few quid cheaper and on sale in the UK.

There are some very good beginners guides to using the Chauvet version of this controller on youtube. Search for "producermatt" and find the 4 tutorial videos about dmx. You'll be up and running in an afternoon!

[Thomashorsman]

Having never used an actual desk controller I can't comment on them. But I use the Chamsys DMX dongle which costs around a tenner and you download the software to run it from a computer. I've had it for a few months now and am already creating generic scenes and getting my light effects to work together for the greater good. It's well worth a tenner of anyone's money!!

Have a search on the forum for "chamsys" as we've discussed this before. I'm at work and my PC is really slow otherwise I'd have gotten the links for you.

Hi mate this sounds perfect and to good to be true, I have ordered 1 from the site, What is the software called to run it, Or do you download that too of there site,

Cheers for the info
Tommy

[coley]

yes u get it from there site
good luck with it the manual is huge

[Thomashorsman]

yes u get it from there site
good luck with it the manual is huge

Ok thanks for the quick reply mate, Anadin at the ready lol

[yourdj]

As usual I would reccomend the GWDX for simplicity and ease of use at gigs (no laptops or big controllers):


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CLM_LSo8jqQ

[Thomashorsman]

As usual I would reccomend the GWDX for simplicity and ease of use at gigs (no laptops or big controllers):


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CLM_LSo8jqQ
Would like to thank you for the info and video you put, This looks very interesting, How much would one of these units cost

Thanks
Tommy

[teenypops]

As usual I would reccomend the GWDX for simplicity and ease of use at gigs (no laptops or big controllers):


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CLM_LSo8jqQ

Hi Toby
In your video you elude to sound to light option, but don't actually mention it again, is this possible with this controller?
Thanks

[yourdj]

Yes they work on sound to light or on program. Its just as good on a set scene though.

it costs about £100. Email the company directly.