MA Lighting Releases grandMA 2 Software Version 1.9.0.6 [6.5]

The gents in Germany are hard at work finalizing the series 2 software for the grandMA 2 series of desk.  MA Lighting just announced the release of version 1.9.0.6 [6.5] of the series 2 software. This means that they are getting closer and closer to releasing version 2.0 which should be the stable version of the software.

That being said, series 2 software is rather stable and pretty functional to run a show, just some things may still not work correctly.  If you own or are planning on getting a grandMA 2 series of desk, until the release of version 2.0, the production ready version of the series 2 software, you can still run the desk in series 1 software.  But give series 2 software a try when you have time, it’s pretty freakin sweet.

You can find the release notes along with all the software for your specific desk and devices over on MA Lighting’s web site, www.malighting.com.

Show Your MA Love While You Work

Are you a grandMA user/fan?  Why not show your love off for the company that makes the grandMA, MA Lighting out of Germany.  I just learned of MA’s newest website, www.ma-merchandising.com.

On the site, you can purchase a number of articles of clothing with the MA Lighting Logo on it.  Anything from Polos, Fleece, Caps and Jackets.  They also have a workwear section with tool bags, gloves and even some spiffy work pants!

The thing I have my eye on is the MA Waterproof Fleece pictured left at 42,90 € or about $70 USD.  All of these items ship from over seas to the US and does not include shipping or tax.

MIA: grandMA2 With Series 2 Software

For to long we have been waiting for news on the release of the grandMA2.  Well, that has come and gone.  The grandMA2 may be out and in the wild, it is lacking one important thing, Series 2 software that the console was designed for! The grandMA2 hardware may be out on tours and in some production houses right now, most likely all of them are running series 1 software as the grandMA2 hardware can switch between series 1 and series 2.

We hear that there are versions of series 2 software running around and is VERY close to release, but it is not production ready. We have heard that current version of the Series 2 software are very close to being complete, the software is just to “safe” for live production use yet.

We give props to MA Lighting for not releasing series 2 software wen it is not ready.  While we would have loved to see the new software sooner, we would rather have software that works correctly the first time and not need constant updating with fixes and patches from software that is just not ready.

Look for more information about the grandMA2 and series 2 software in the near future!

Update: GrandMa 2 Lighting Console Almost Ready

We recently wrote a post about information on the GrandMa 2 has been lacking.  Turns out the the new console is up and running.  That being said, the new series 2 software is not.  While the new GrandMa 2 hardware has started to ship to select customers, the console is still running the series 1 operating system as the series 2 operating system is not finalized. Once the series 2 operating system is ready, it will be an easy upgrade for GrandMa 2 users that have recived the new console.  The GrandMa 2 is able to switch between running Series 1 and Series operating systems while the original GrandMa lineup is only able to run Series 1 operating system.

ACT Lighting, the North American distributor of the MA Lighting product line has had the information available for users to learn more about the new console as well as list pricing. Visit ACT Lighting website at www.actlighting.com for more information.

The new GrandMa 2 product line up is as follows:

• Full Size
• Light
• Ultra Light
• NPU (Network Processing Unit)
• Replay Unit
• Fader Wing

To learn more about the features that the GrandMa 2 consoles offer, visit MA Lightings website at www.malighting.com or the dedicated site for the new GrandMa 2 consoles at www.grandma2.de. The GrandMa 2 is expected to be shown at the USITT Stage Expo in Cincinnati this week, but will Series 2 operating system be shown?

GrandMa 2, Where Art Thou?

Around the time of LDI last year, we wrote about MA Lighting releasing their newest version of the GrandMa 2 lighting console.  It has been over six months now and still no word on any sort of release date of the new console.  We have contacted MA Lighting for more information, but alas, we have heard nothing.

MA Lighting will be at the USITT Stage Expo in Cinncinati next week and are expected to have a beta version of the console on hand like they did at LDI.  Might we be expecting a release date and more information at the show?