MONDAY, AUGUST 31
Vectorworks 2026 Update 7: Spotlight Fixes for Equipment Summary, Patch Dialog, and Numbering Stability
Vectorworks 2026 Update 7 is out, and for Spotlight users there are a few fixes worth checking. The Equipment Summary Key tool now reports accurate quantities for duplicated lighting device symbols — a reporting bug that would have quietly given you wrong counts. The Patch dialog is also fixed to correctly display DMX patching diagrams, and a stability issue that hit when selecting a lighting device after running Spotlight Numbering with all fields enabled is… Read more
TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 1
ECCHO Live Webinar: Sarah Page on Imposter Feelings and Backing Yourself in Live Music
ECCHO Live is hosting a free one-hour webinar on September 15th with executive coach Sarah Page, aimed at women working in live music and touring. The session zeroes in on imposter feelings, overthinking, and the particular flavor of self-doubt that comes with building a career in an industry where you’re often the only woman in the room. The format is interactive — not a lecture. The session will cover why imposter feelings and overthinking show… Read more
TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 1
grandMA3 Version 2.5: Masters Window, Channel Map, Locate, and a Big QoL Pass
MA Lighting has released grandMA3 version 2.5, a feature update focused on visibility, workflow cleanup, and quality-of-life improvements across the board. The five headline additions are a Masters Window, a Locate function, Channel Map in the patch, improvements to Phaser Recipes, and a broad pass of general refinements. Free download as always — onPC for Windows and Mac, plus console update. Masters Window Group Masters, Speed Masters, and World Masters now have a dedicated Masters… Read more
WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 2
USITT Virtual OSHA Classes for Entertainment Industry: Fall 2026 Through Spring 2027
USITT and Risky Business Resources have a new round of virtual OSHA classes for the entertainment industry scheduled through spring 2027. All sessions are live video conference, approved for ETCP renewal credits, and require a computer with camera on throughout. OSHA 10 General Industry — Fall 2026: September 1–2, 10am–7pm ET | $225/attendee OSHA 10 General Industry — Winter 2027: January 14–15, 10am–7pm ET | $225/attendee OSHA 30 General Industry — Winter 2027: January 18… Read more
WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 2
Obsidian NX3 Console Delivers 64 Universes in Portable Package
Obsidian Control Systems has unveiled the NX3, a mid-range ONYX console that packs 64 direct universes, motorized faders, and a 17.3-inch multi-touch display into a touring-friendly form factor. The console was developed with extensive input from working programmers and aims to bridge the gap between compact controllers and high-capacity touring desks. The NX3 features ten motorized faders with RGB backlighting that reflects active playbacks in real time, along with customizable backlit keys and encoders for… Read more
THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 3
Mega-Lite Combines RGBW Lighting and Audio in New LSD Line
A new product line from Mega-Lite integrates architectural RGBW lighting with a full speaker system in a single pendant fixture, targeting venues that want fewer ceiling boxes. The Light & Sound Deco (LSD) Line centers on the LSD5, a 5-foot RGBW pendant that pairs a 96W LED engine with a dual-radiating speaker system. The fixture produces tunable whites and full color mixing, eliminating the need for separate ceiling speakers in the same footprint. The CV4… Read more
THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 3
LightShark Consoles Get ArtNet v4 and Streamlined Cue Editing in Software Update
LightShark’s version 1.5.25 firmware brings expanded universe count, new record merge/remove functions, and built-in video tutorials across the entire console lineup. The update applies to all LightShark products: the LS-1 hardware console, LS-Core, LS-Wing OSC controller, and the LS-NODE streaming devices. The headline additions are Record Merge and Record Remove — programmers can now add or strip information from individual cues or entire playback stacks without the EDIT+UPDATE workflow. Multiple cues can also be opened… Read more
FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 4
MediaMaster 26.0 Drops with New Interface, 4K HDR Playback
ChamSys has released MediaMaster 26.0 Stable — the first production release since acquiring the media server platform earlier this year, delivering a rebuilt interface, 48-layer 4K HDR playback, and tighter MagicQ integration. The release marks ChamSys’s “One Console. One Server. One Show.” vision taking shape, with the original MediaMaster engineering team now working full-time under the ChamSys banner. MediaMaster 26.0 is a ground-up rebuild of the 6.0 architecture with a new UI designed for faster… Read more
FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 4
PR Lighting Launches Marine-Grade IP66 Moving Heads for Harsh Environments
PR Lighting’s new AQUA Marine 580 fixtures bring serious corrosion resistance to outdoor installations, with a double-layer coating and patent-pending sealing system rated for 1,500 hours of salt spray exposure. The AQUA Marine 580 BWS and AQUA Marine 580 Beam are IP66-rated moving heads designed specifically for seaside and marine applications where standard outdoor fixtures would deteriorate rapidly. Both fixtures run on either Philips MSD Platinum 25 R or Osram Sirius HRI 550W XL lamps… Read more
