DMX with QM2K

[absolom7691]

Don't forget that the FB3 / QuickShow 2 combination also supports DMX output, using an Enttec DMX USB Pro interface.

I will look into it, since I would rather use a laptop than my Pango box. I was just trying to avoid buy any additional hardware. But I do like the cue controls in QS so... I might just end up doing that, considering it will pretty much be "live". Thanks for the advice!

[masterpj]

That would be good....

just emailed him I will post or update information.
Since your mentioning it has never happened for you and any others
i myself didn't ever hear from it either it sounds like a freak accident.

[Stuka]

Spaghetti will control of DMX devices. You just add them to the timeline like anything else. I can add support for the Entec and any DMX devices you have if you can provide the channel assignments. Spaghetti is on sale for $19.99 so might be something to consider.

Awesome price on Spaghetti, BTW!!

[flecom]

I have a QM2k intro system and I use it with DMX all the time straight from the QM... yet to have anything catch fire...

theres an app called QMX or something like that in the C:\Pangolin folder that will give you a simple "virtual" dmx board if you just want to play around... you can also make DMX frames that you can drop in a showtime timeline... thats how I add my Mobolazers into pangolin shows

[absolom7691]

theres an app called QMX or something like that in the C:\Pangolin folder that will give you a simple "virtual" dmx board if you just want to play around... you can also make DMX frames that you can drop in a showtime timeline... thats how I add my Mobolazers into pangolin shows

That is awesome... For halloween, that might be just what I am looking for. Something to move the lights around when the kids walk up. I really need to learn more about my QM! there is so much that damn thing can do!

Yes, I know we are just breaking into summer, but I take halloween very seriously! Gotta plan ahead!

[allthatwhichis]

Thanks for the advice, Gary. I currently only own a QM and FB3, last I understood, you didn't support Pango hardware. Although, if I do end up getting a usb DMX controller, I will certainly consider your software. Because a laptop might be a little more ideal.

I believe Gary is working to get Spaghetti to support the QM2000...

[absolom7691]

I believe Gary is working to get Spaghetti to support the QM2000...

That would be great. I love my Pangolin, but Showtime.... I have spent a lot of time mucking about in there. I like it, but it could be simpler. From what I have seen of Spaghetti, it looks great, but to buy another DAC....

[allthatwhichis]

... but Showtime.... I have spent a lot of time mucking about in there. I like it, but it could be simpler.

I'm curious, what are some examples of how it could be simpler? I am up to my 9th show since I started making shows 2 years ago and it jsut seems like any other timeline based "assembly program"; like Acid, or Vegas. Only issue I have heard of is the lack of a moving timeline, but I am not sure I even need that; it was mentioned by someone else just getting into the software. I am almost afraid to try Beyond when it comes out as I am comfortable with Showtime.

[absolom7691]

Editing the effects is still difficult for me. Granted, I am new to it, but having used other assembly software, it seems that adding the effects to the timeline is a little more complicated than it needs to be. Separate windows to edit the effects....stuff like that. I am still new so, it is daunting. Perhaps when I use it more, I will become more familiar and thus, more comfortable.

[flecom]

well rumor has it QS is going to get a QM2k port... that might suit your needs better... but in that case you might be better off selling your QM and getting a FB3