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# MVP Version 1.1 - New Features

The MVP Version 1.1 Update has introduced a number of really cool new features.

[#id-1.-beta-feature-effects-mode](#id-1.-beta-feature-effects-mode "mention")

[#id-2.-new-dashboard-real-time-status-info](#id-2.-new-dashboard-real-time-status-info "mention")

[#id-3.-lighting-up-to-16-universes](#id-3.-lighting-up-to-16-universes "mention")

[#id-4.-assignable-midi-channels](#id-4.-assignable-midi-channels "mention")

[#id-5.-sync-changes-to-playback-button](#id-5.-sync-changes-to-playback-button "mention")

## New Features Overview (Video)

{% embed url="<https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=A3QS6KFDdbY>" %}

## How to update your MVP to version 1.1 (Video)

This video shows how to download and apply the version 1.1 update on your MVP:

{% embed url="<https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mn-UGRrrzhQ>" %}
4CAST MVP v1.1 Update Guide
{% endembed %}

## 1.  **Beta Feature: Effects Mode**

Effects Mode enables real-time video effects, controlled by MIDI CC messages.

### What does it do?

Effects Mode allows you to adjust video playback in real time using your MIDI controller or DAW.\
Currently there are 4 color balance and 4 transformation controls available. More will be added in the future.

### How Do I Enable Effects Mode?

1. Connect your MVP, open your browser and navigate to: mvp.local
2. Click on the Settings cog in the top right corner, and choose Beta Features.<br>

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3. Click the toggle switch to enable beta features.<br>

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4. Navigate to the Video Configuration page by clicking on Videos.
5. You will find a new **Video Mode** dropdown at the top of the page.  Choose Effects Mode.<br>

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6. Start a video, and then use the MIDI CCs and notes below.

### How do I use it?

Assign your MIDI controller's CC knobs/sliders to the following:

* CC 48: Brightness
* CC 49: Contrast
* CC 50: Hue
* CC 51: Saturation
* CC 52: Rotation
* CC 53: Scale
* CC 54: Position X
* CC 55: Position Y

### Resetting Effects with MIDI Notes

You can quickly reset any effect to its default value by sending a specific MIDI note:<br>

* Note 110: Reset all effects to their defaults
* Note 111: Reset Brightness
* Note 112: Reset Contrast
* Note 113: Reset Hue
* Note 114: Reset Saturation
* Note 115: Reset Rotation
* Note 116: Reset Scale
* Note 117: Reset Position X
* Note 118: Reset Position Y

### Default Values

* All effects' default CC value is 64 (centered),
* except Rotation, who's default CC value is 0 (no rotation).

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Notes:

* Effects Mode is intended for creative live performance and VJ workflows.
* 4K video files are not supported.

## **2.  New Dashboard – Real-time Status Info**

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### “Currently Playing” display

Shows the active video and/or lighting clip and playtime at a glance.<br>

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### Real-time ArtNet viewer

Monitor the currently playing DMX data across all universes and channels.<br>

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### Real-time Device Status

* WiFi and Ethernet connection status and IP details.
* HDMI connection status, display name, resolution, and framerate.
* Input Monitor: View incoming MIDI notes (channel and device name) and LTC timecode frames.
* MVP Version & Update Notification area: See when updates are available.\ <br>

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## **3.  Lighting – Up to 16 Universes**

* Expanded support for up to 16 universes for recording and playback, perfect for larger-scale shows and more complex lighting setups.

## **4.  Assignable MIDI Channels**

* Video and Lighting MIDI channels are no longer hardcoded to Channel 1 and Channel 3.
* Customize MIDI channel assignments on the Video Configuration and Lighting Configuration pages to fit your setup.<br>

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## **5.  “Sync Changes To Playback” Button**

* Appears on Videos, Lighting, and LTC pages whenever configuration changes are made.
* Push it to immediately sync changes to the playback engine for instant setup and testing.<br>

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