Supported DMX512 Interfaces

VenueMagic 2.1 supports an ever-growing list of popular DMX512 interfaces.  If you don’t see yours on this list, shoot us an email at support@venuemagic.com and we’ll see what we can do about adding it in.

VM-USBDMX-01
VM-USBDMX-01
This interface was developed by Entertainment Sciences Group, Inc. to be sold as an option with the VenueMagic Show Control Software.  It will control 512 DMX channels (1 universe) and is functionally equivalent to the ENTTEC Open DMX USB.  Works for DMX output only (no input).  For more information, click here.
(Supported by all editions of VenueMagic)
ENTTEC Open DMX USB
ENTTEC Open DMX USB
Manufactured by ENTTEC (www.enttec.com), this low-priced DMX interface will control 512 DMX channels.  It has proven to be very reliable when used with the VenueMagic software.  It has no DMX input capability when used with VenueMagic.  The Open DMX USB will appear as “USB Serial” or “FT232 USB UART” device in the VenueMagic device setup.
Driver included with VenueMagic installation.
(Supported by Classic, DMX+AV and SC+ editions only)
ENTTEC DMX USB Pro
ENTTEC DMX USB Pro
Also manufactured by ENTTEC (www.enttec.com), the Pro offers more features than the Open DMX USB, including optical isolation and DMX input, which VenueMagic can use.  DMX input and output cannot be used at the same time.
Driver included with VenueMagic installation.
(Supported by Classic, DMX+AV and SC+ editions only)

 

ENTTEC PRO Mk2

ENTTEC DMX USB Pro
Also manufactured by ENTTEC (www.enttec.com), the Pro Mk2 offers more features than the Open DMX USB, including optical isolation and DMX input, which VenueMagic can use.
Driver included with VenueMagic installation.
(Supported by Classic, DMX+AV and SC+ editions only)
DMX4ALL Mini-USB-DMX
Dmx4All Mini-USB-DMX
Popular in Europe (www.dmx4all.de).  DMX4ALL  supports 512 channels of DMX output (no input).  DMX4ALL may appear twice in the VenueMagic device setup window, as “DMX4ALL” and as “USB Serial” (or something similar).  Select the DMX4ALL device for it to work properly.  Also, enabling the DMX4ALL in the Supported Devices window will slow down device initialization (which occurs at VenueMagic startup and when changes are made in the Setup Devices window) if there are multiple USB-Serial devices plugged into your computer.
(Supported by Classic, DMX+AV and SC+ editions only)
VELLEMAN K8062 or VM116
Velleman VM116
The Velleman interface (www.vellemanusa.com) provides 512 channels of DMX output (no input). Only one Velleman interface can be connected to your computer at a time.
The VenueMagic installation does not include the Velleman drivers so they must be installed from the VM116 driver disk.
(Supported by Classic, DMX+AV and SC+ editions only)
ArtNet
Artistic Licence 

 
VenueMagic incorporates the Artistic Licence Artnet (www.artisticlicence.com) library to provide multi-universe (# of universes depends on which version of VenueMagic you own) input and output over ethernet.  VenueMagic can use this interface to communicate to a variety of ArtNet capable DMX adaptors including the ENTTEC Open DMX Ethernet (www.enttec.com).  In Windows Vista and Windows 7 you may need to run VenueMagic with administrator priviledges for Artnet to work properly.  This is a characteristic of the Artistic Licence driver.
(Supported by DMX+AV & SC+ editions only) 
myDMX / DASLight / Sunlite SIUDI 6
Artistic Licence
Essentially the same hardware in different packages, these interfaces support a single DMX512 output.  MyDMX is available from American DJ (www.americandj.com). VenueMagic is compatible with the MyDMX Version 1 only.  MyDMX 2.0 includes a new adapter which is not compatible.
(Supported by Classic, DMX+AV and SC+ editions only)
Gus Electronics ISB-VL344
Artistic Licence
Manufactured by Gus Electronics (www.guselectronics.com), controls 512 DMX channels.  No DMX input capability when used with VenueMagic.  The USB-VL344 will appear as “USB Serial” or “FT232 USB UART” device in the VenueMagic device setup.
Driver included in VenueMagic installation.
(Supported by Classic, DMX+AV and SC+ editions only)

DMXKing USB DMX512-8

ENTTEC DMX USB Pro
The DMXKing (www.dmxking.com) USB DMX512-A is 100% compatible with the ENTTEC USB Pro (shown above).
Driver included with VenueMagic installation.
(Supported by Classic, DMX+AV and SC+ editions only)

WeiglWorks WEMC-1 ProCommander

 
Powerful standalone audio and DMX control along with digital/analog/PWM control.  (www.weiglworks.com)
(Supported by SC+ edition only)

VenueMagic 2.6 Officially Released!

VenueMagic 2.6 Officially Released!

Thursday, 23 January 2014 16:23 | Written by Ben Holmes |  |  |

With special thanks to all of you who have worked so hard to help us test this new version of VenueMagic, we’re proud to announce the official release of VenueMagic 2.6.  We’ve added several new features that make VenueMagic more powerful than ever.  For a complete list of new features, click “Read More”.

 

 

New Features in VenueMagic 2.6

 

 

Important Note: Because of significant improvements made in VenueMagic 2.6, the old “Check for Updates” function will no longer work with older versions of VenueMagic.  You must download and install VenueMagic from links below.

 

New Features:

 

Scripts

Scripts are plug-ins that add features and capabilities to VenueMagic. Scripts may include:

• Macros for automatically configuring a project or timeline.

• Interfaces to hardware provided by other manufacturers.

• Special real-time playback effects.

• Keys to unlock additional VenueMagic features.

• Special customized functions.

Future versions of VenueMagic will allow users to create their own scripts using a built editor. For now, scripts are available for download only from the VenueMagic website.  More information on this will follow.

 

Monitor DMX Output Window

DMX output may now be monitored in a row-column format similar to the Monitor DMX Input window. The DMX Output Window also includes a new command line interface for DMX control.  DMX Command Interface allow you to Control DMX output manually using a simple command interface. Ideal for setup and debugging of DMX fixtures arrangements.

 

Precision Playback

The new Precision Playback Mode allows you to control lighting with a much higher degree of precision (30 fps +/- 2 ms).

(Not available in VenueMagic Express or Classic).

 

Audio Device Setup

The Audio tab of the Setup Devices window now allows more flexibility and features for setting up multi-audio outputs (not available in VenueMagic Express or Classic).

 

New DMX Devices Supported

VenueMagic has added support for the following DMX devices (not available in VenueMagic Express):

• Enttec USB Pro Mk2 (DMX only, MIDI not currently supported).

• DMXKing ultraDMX Pro (Note DMX2+AV or SC2+ editions required for 2-universe support).

 

Changes to Adjust Envelope Window

The Adjust Envelope Window now includes the additional settings:

• Gain center – specifies a center point for raising and lowering gain.

• Smoothing filter now allows separate settings for rising and falling edges of envelope waveform.

Also added was the ability to import and export presets for sharing with other projects.

 

Cue List Column Settings

You can now specify which time columns are displayed in the Cue List window, as well as the format for the time (Secs, Mins:Secs, Hours:Mins:Secs, SMPTE and Measure/Beat.

 

Follow Merge Type

The new Follow merge type lets you setup an output channel to shadow another output channel.

 

Improved Lamp Chaser Time Scaling

An additional time scaling parameter was added to Lamp chasers to provide more flexibility when using the Beat Tapper to control chaser speed.

 

Edge Snap Override

Temporarily override the clip edge snap feature by holding down SHIFT key while dragging clips.

 

Override Merge Mode

The Override merge mode is now available in track channel settings. This allows a track to completely take over an output channel during playback rather than merge it with other tracks.

 

No Trigger Events

Events in the Event Table now have a “no trigger” mode that can be used for events that are only activated by an Event Table Event.

 

Track Lock Security

Greater security flexibility was added to the track locking feature, including:

• Track passwords.

• Optionally allow sliding/sizing or property/envelope editing in locked tracks.

 

Foreground Playback Levels

Increased number of foreground playback levels from 10 to 20.

 

Custom Chasers Stored in Project

You are no longer required to copy the VMLib.dat file when moving a project to a different computer in order to keep custom chasers. A duplicate of custom chaser sequences is now saved in the project file.

 

Additional Fixes

• Fixed freezing of timeline videos played by playlist.

• Fixed incorrect DMX input addresses in Select External control window.

• Serial devices can now output (but not input) [$00] character.

• Fixed problems associated with deleting and modifying variable table variables.

• Fixed “jerkiness” problem with real-time recording of multiple (>1) channels into level control.

• Lamp Calibration Reset button now sets Ease in/out to 100 rather than zero.

• Fixed Telnet server login problem.

• Fixed 2-Universe Artnet problem in DMX2+AV and SC2+.

• Various crashes and lockups.

Last Updated (Thursday, 23 January 2014 16:50)

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