Need a Martin M2GO? Call Christie Lites, They have 200!
If you are looking to rent a Martin M2GO lighting console and wonder where you could get one. Your first call should probably be Christie Lites. The Canadian company just invested in 200 of these bad boys for their rental stock. This is ON TOP of there 50 MA Lighting grandMA onPC Wings they just [...]
Vari-Lite Releases Software Update for VLX for Individual Cell Control
Have you played with the VLX3 Wash, the little brother to the original VLX Wash? In the VLX3 Wash, you are able to individual control the three LED cells. A feature that I personally like. Vari-lite is offering a free software update to the original VLX Wash that allows users the individual control of the [...]
ETC to Launch New Console, Eos Titanium and v2.0 Eos Software ahead of USITT
Ready for a bombshell? ETC is getting ready to launch their new flagship console in the Eos family, the Eos Titanium or Ti. At first glance it looks A LOT like the Gio. But it has the full fledged power and characteristic, (Plus more) that we have come to love and demand from the top [...]
Martin Launches “Become a Star” 2013 Contest
Martin Professional just launched their “Become a Star” Young Lighting Designer Contest for 2013. Martin Professional is offering budding lighting designers and technicians the chance of a lifetime via a Young Lighting Designer Contest for Prolight + Sound. The prize? A brand new Martin M2PC lighting controller! The winner of the “Become a Star- Young [...]
Transparent Touch-Sensitive Displays; A Programmers Dream?
Admit it, we all love toys. The biggest adult toy trade show has to be the Consumer Electronic Show, (CES). It is taking place this week in Las Vegas. Every year, I make plans to go and then something comes up. So next year will be the year! Since I wasn’t able to go, I [...]
New Book: John Huntington’s Show Networks and Control Systems
John Huntington, the blogger, professor and author has been working on his latest book since last fall, Show Networks and Control Systems. It is based on his previous book formerly called Control Systems for Live Entertainment. Here is a synopsis of the new book: Show Networks and Control Systems* has been the industry standard reference [...]
Trinculo’s Attic Introduces The Capulet, a Wireless DC Dimmer Pack
The awesome tinkering elves over at Trinculo’s Attic have been up to it again. They specialize in small and embedded electronics and gadgets for the technical theatre market. Their latest product, the Wireless DC Dimmer Pack adds to their arsenal of creative components at cost effective prices. More about the Capulet Wireless DC Dimmer Pack: [...]
Me & My Zero88, Submit a Photo, Win a Desk
Wanna win a new lighting desk? Cooper Controls, the makers of the Zero88 lineup of control products has just the competition for you. Zero88 is running the competition in celebration of 40 years in the business. Starting now, through Thursday September 6, 2012, one lucky winner can walk away with a new Zero88 control desk. [...]
Exclusive Video: Martin M2GO and M2PC
Have you been following all of the “sneak” peak and the first trip images over on the Martin M1 Page on Facebook? Martin is preparing to introduce two new consoles in the M Series of consoles, the M2GO and the M2PC. Hints have been dropped all over the place. In an exclusive video provided to [...]
Multitouch Emulator System Now Offers Lighting Control
SmithsonMartin Inc., the company that brought musicians and producers Emulator and which released the Kontrol Surface 1974 last December, announce its new Emulator Modular 1.0 software. The new software, which is available now at several online retail stores and directly through SmithsonMartin’s website, extends the proven functionality and flexibility of the Emulator control platform to [...]
Synthe FX Updates Luminair to v2
It has been some time since we heard news from Synthe FX. Their latest Press Release tells us why! Here is more from the pr: Synthe FX is pleased to announce the immediate availability of Luminair for iPad v2, the next generation of the popular touch-based DMX lighting control app for live entertainment, film and [...]
Martin to Release 2 New Verison of the M-Series Console at PLASA Austin
In the past couple of years, Martin Professional has gotten into the habit of releasing short YouTube videos about upcoming product launches. The latest one is about the release of two new consoles in the M-Series line up of consoles. The video teases a M2GO and the M2PC consoles. While the video is nice, in [...]