just got this from Dirk
looks good from what it discribes
seems Ol Grumpy has been very very busy ... well done mate
The new Mamba 2.0 laser show software is finally here! Many things have changed since the last release of Mamba Black software, and we are pleased to announce, that Mamba 2.0 has drastically changed in the internal code, but stays the same in the user interface, for full compatibility. Many code segments have been rewritten and replaced by entirely new and fast code. Many new powerful features have been added, including an entirely new look to the multiple user interface skins. The use has the ability to chose from more than 30 different skins, while the basic layout of Mamba stays the same.
Based on the well known and top selling Mamba Black software, Mamba 2.0 continues with the same ease of use, the same style of handling arrangement, and full downward compatibility, but many new, exciting and powerful features!
Find below more information about the new Mamba 2.0 features:
+ Full DMX control on timeline
The new DMX features allows to place unlimited events on the timeline. Each event controls up to 16 DMX channels at the same time, each timeline holds maximum of 512 channels, and can be routed to any USB interface that is connected to the computer. This means 512 channels PER interface! Four interfaces, 4x 512 channels 4x independent lines of DMX 512 each! Of course, you can use DMX parallel to your existing laser show programming.
+ Design rule check
If you are an experienced show designer, you will love to hear about this exciting feature! If you are an inexperienced show designer, you will simply NEED it! DRC will check your show for any inconsistancy, collisions of effects, gaps between frames on the timeline, and much more, and will give you an enhanced feedback of possible errors. By simply klicking on the error, your cursor jumps to the error position. It is your choice then, to fix the error, or to see it as an artistic effect.
+ Variable skins
A major feature of this update is the user adaptable skin, to change the look and feel of your Mamba 2.0 drastically to your personal choice. More than 30 ready-to-go skins are included, and the user is able to design his own skin and color layout.
+ Enhanced LAN interfacing
Mamba 2.0 leads forward in LAN interfacing of your projector. The new LAN interface and playback card allows integration in existing projectors, and eliminates all analog control signal wires to your projector. A simple CAT 5 LAN cable will do! And itīs more than that: Interface multiple independent projectors to one LAN line, by simply using a standard low-cost network switch up to 16 projectors on one LAN line!
+ Automatic playlist
This tool is just at the beginning of itīs creation, and therefore is quite simple at this time. We will work on this for one of the next updates. The user designs his own playlist, which automatically loads all shows in a playback sequence. This is very important for trade shows, promotion or advertising displays.
+ Live! interface for multiple projectors
With the existing Live! interface of Mamba Black, one laser projector was installed for playback. Mamba 2.0 now offers unlimited projector mapping, while each projector holds one independent cue list. Furthermore, the Midi-interfacing was greatly revised.
+ Automatic screen dimmer
The automatic screen dimmer, if activated in the settings, dims the screen after pressing the play button for a laser show. Brightness is significantly reduced for less disturbing ambient light in dark studios or demo rooms.
+ 30 free shows
With lots of new shows included, Mamba 2.0 now holds 30 free laser shows, including brand new 2009 releases!
More information, including screen shows, will be available within the next few days on our website.
with kind regards / mit freundlichen Gruessen
Dirk Baur
all the best .. Karl