Cuelux Lighting Control Avialable for 64bit on Windows 7

Visual Productions, a software lighting control company from the Netherlands has just announced that there lighting control software, Cuelux, is available for 64 bit computing on Windows 7 Operating Systems. Cuelux driver is available for all 64 bit versions of the Windows operating systems, XP, Vista and the new Windows 7.  At the time of Vista, 64 bit versions gained popularity; now with the release of Windows 7 roughly half of all Windows 7 systems sold are 64 bit. Visual Productions is one of only a hand full of Lighting Manufacturers to develop a 64 bit version of lighting software, a huge accomplishment.

What else is exciting about Cuelux is that not only is it available on windows, but runs nativity on Mac osX and flavors of Linux.  Cuelux is able to run on any of the platforms with the same functionality.

Want to give Cuelux a run?  Download a copy of Cuelux for any of the above operating systems by visiting Cuelux web site at www.cuelux.com.

MADRIX Introduces MADRIX 2.8 Prolight + Sound 2010

Inoage Trade, a German lighting and Control manufacture based in Dresden Germany is preparing to introduce a new PC based lighting controller at this years Prolight + Sound in Frankfurt Germany, MADRIX 2.8.

MADRIX is a professional LED lighting controller based on the windows platform. MADRIX supports a lot of well-known industry standards, such as DMX512, Art-Net II, the Philips ColorKinetics and Insta/Robe protocols, and DVI output. The application supports pixel mapping and is both an effect generator and media server with outstanding capabilities to display unique effects. MADRIX can be used alone, or along with any DMX/MIDI console or desk on the market.

Some of the features found in this latest version of MADRIX are Two fresh and creative effects called “SCE Metaballs” and “SCE Drops” as well as the much-improved Sound2Light effect “S2L Equalizer” extend the possibilities to amaze every audience. In addition, reorganizing effects by using drag & drop is now easily possible.

Combining effects was greatly enhanced by adding new features to layers, such as Copy, Paste, and Insert. This represents the professional and reliable performance of MADRIX combined with its ease of use.

The Patch was completely rebuild and is as user-friendly and fast as never before. And it now offers an advanced range of functions. Moreover, the DMX Watcher and the DMX Fader Tool—two very useful tools—highly increase productivity and simplify working with LED installations.

MADRIX supports a whole slew of DMX512 interface devices such as the Enttec Open DMX USB, Daslight’s DVC2 512 just to name a few.  MADRIX even supports Ar-Net interfaces.

If you’re interested in the PC based lighting controller, you can visit the MADRIX website at www.madrix.com and download a beta version of the software.  The developers are always interested to hear your feedback and comments via the online forum. Retail price for the base version of MARDIX, the Neo is €350 or $475 USD.

Cooper Controls Releases LightFactory Version 2.2

Cooper Controls just recently announced the release of their upgrade to the PC based lighting controller, LightFactory, to version 2.2.

LightFactory is a unique PC based lighting control system. Offering a no compromise approach of traditional dimmer control and fully featured moving light support. LightFactory was designed with the idea that every lighting engineer, operator or designer could own their own control desk. One desk they are completely familiar with, one desk that works for every situation and one desk they can rely on every time. Most PC based control systems focus on moving light support but lack the many features that make traditional lighting desks standout.

Some of the Key Features of Version 2.2:

• Up to 64 DMX universes
• Up to 30,000 lighting fixtures
• Unlimited cue lists and millions of cue
• Full tracking console
• 5 different effects engines (including LED/Matrix)
• Built in scheduler, macros, palettes, user security and fixture library
• Audio, MIDI, and Timecode triggering
• 1000s of submasters
• Full multi user support
• Free wireless rigging remote software
• Free off-line use

Want to earn more about LightFactory from Cooper Controls or download a copy to try out, visit their website at www.lifact.com. Current users of LightFactory can upgrade to version 2.2 at special price until December 31, 2009.