Luminex GigaCore Firmware v1.9.2: IGMP and QSFP Fixes for O26-I, SFP Tuning
Luminex has pushed GigaCore firmware v1.9.2 — another maintenance release following v1.9.1 from last month. No new features, just improvements and bug fixes. All users are advised to update for […]
Disguise Replaces Disguise Cloud with MyDisguise, Teases X Series Launch
Disguise is replacing its existing Disguise Cloud platform with a new unified portal called MyDisguise, launching within the next week. The core pitch is consolidation — subscriptions, licenses, downloads, billing, […]
Spotlight Maestro Wants to Kill Your Paper Spot Plot
Australian LD Gavan Swift has released Spotlight Maestro, a browser-based followspot cueing system that syncs to your lighting console and puts every operator on the same live cue sheet.
BlackTrax Core Brings Real-Time Tracking to Productions Without Dedicated Hardware
CAST Software is lowering the barrier to entry for real-time tracking with BlackTrax Core, a new deployment option that runs on users’ own computers rather than requiring a dedicated BlackTrax server.
Araneo Studio v1.2.1: UI Fixes and a LumiNode Device ID Bug Squashed
Luminex has pushed Araneo Studio v1.2.1, a maintenance release with no new features — just bug fixes and UI polish. If you’re running v1.2.0, the fixes here are worth having, […]
Stagerack: Build Your Racks Quick and Online, NO DRAFTING REQUIRED
Stagerack is a browser-based rack layout tool aimed squarely at touring and live event production. The pitch is straightforward: drag gear into a rack, get front, rear, and side views, […]
paperwork.show Wants to Be Your One Stop for Live Event Technical Documentation
If you’ve ever built a lighting rig’s paperwork across four different spreadsheets, a Vectorworks file, and a Notes app, paperwork.show is worth a look. It’s a web-based production planning tool […]
Vectorworks 2027: Rig Schematics, Cable Connectivity, and Listening Plane Top the Spotlight Changes
Vectorworks 2027 is out, and for Spotlight users the headline changes are improved rig schematic workflows, a reworked cable connectivity system, a reorganized lighting device Object Info palette, and a […]
Luminex LumiNode and LumiCore Firmware v2.9.1: Three Bug Fixes, Upgrade Recommended
Luminex is pushing firmware v2.9.1 for the LumiNode and LumiCore ranges — a bugfix-only release with no new features. All v2.9.0 users are advised to update. Three fixes in this […]
CuePoints v2.0: Cloud Sync and MUCH More
CuePoints — the macOS (and now Windows) cue management and timecode tool that’s become a staple for lighting programmers and show callers on timecoded productions — has released v2.0, and […]
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.
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 […]
