Section: Applications

ETC Updates iRFR iPhone App to v1.1.33 with iPad Support

Mid last week, ETC’s, (Electronic Theatre Controls), iRFR iPhone App was approved through the Apple iTunes App store for release of version 1.1.33.  The most significant change from pervious versions of the iRFR app is the support to run the app natively on the iPad.  ETC has taken full use of the larger screen and added more [...]

Synthe FX Lifts the Lid on Luminair for the iPad

After months of speculation leading up to the announcement of the Apple iPad and then finally the release of the iPad to the gen pop, the lighting industry and iPhone lovers have been craving something special for the iPad to control our rigs.  Since the announcement of the iPad, Synthe FX, the iPhone app developer of the Luminair app [...]

ShowTool LD iPhone App Updated for iPad

Daniel Murfin, the iPhone lighting app developer of such apps as ShowTool Sm and ShowTool LD recently hinted about an update of his app, ShowTool LD getting an update. I just got word this morning that Apple has approved the update, (V2.2) and has released it into the iTunes App Store.
The update brings a couple [...]

ChamSys Releases MagicQ Remote App for iPhone

Back on May 21st, ChamSys released their MagicQ Remote iPhone App in the iTunes App store. Just like almost all of the other remote apps out there for lighting consoles, the MagicQ Remote App connects to the MagicQ console via WiFi.  The app offers the ability to control and run lights from the iPhone.  While [...]

West Side Systems Updates DMXCalc App for iPad

That is correct, West Side Systems is leading the pack on native lighting apps on the iPad.  West Side Systems just announced the release of the iPad update to their DMXCalc app in iTunes. The iPad version of the app combines the address calculator, DIP switches, DMX level reference, and a new block addressing display [...]

West Side Systems First with iPad Lighting App – BeamCalc Updated

The race for the first iPad lighting App has been won.  Let me re-phrase that, the first iPad lighting app TO MARKET, has been won.  I have heard about a bunch of great idea’s for iPad apps as well as seeing a couple of neat beta’s.
West Side System’s is the first to bring a native [...]

Zero 88 ZerOS iPhone App Released in iTunes

Back at USITT, Peter Kirkup let me in on a little secret about Zero 88’s newest “product”, the ZerOS iPhone app. Three weeks later, Apple has approved the app for release in the iTunes app store.  The ZerOS Remote App is just what you think it is.  It is a remote focus/console unit that runs [...]

Review: One Week With the iPad

After using the iPad for a solid week now, it has really changed my work flow both here on iSquint and in my personal life. I have been pleasantly surprised how well the iPad is able to keep me connected not only via email, but also Twitter and the ability to write on the site [...]

Xtreme Structures Introduces iTruss iPhone App

Xtreme Structures just announced the release of their latest “product”, the iTruss iPhone App. I have to say, I am quite disappointed in this app right off the get go. It was a $4.99 app through the iTunes app store. Of course I bought it, I wanted to check it out for [...]

iPad Unboxing and First Impressions

This week was all about USITT in Kansas City for the annual Conference and Stage Expo. This weekend is dedicated to Apples latest product, the iPad. My original plan was to pick up an iPad in KC before my flight left on Saturday, yeah, that was a poor plan as the Apple store in KC [...]

#USITT iPhone App Updated Right In Time

I just received a message from USITT’s iPhone developer, Useful Development, that a new update to the USITT app has been released to the iTunes App Store. Version 1.0.1 brings a couple of bug fixes from the previous version along with some great additions.  The update brings a searchable database and listing of exhibitors at [...]

New iPhone App – Stick Remote

Lightingsoft AG recently introduced the release of the STICK Remote app for the iPhone and iPod Touch. If you didn’t know, a STICK controller or “Sunlite Touch-sensitive Intelligent Control Keypad”, is a stand alone wall-mounted DMX controller designed for architectural lighting and much more.  Learn more about the STICK remote by visiting Sunlite’s web site, [...]