DMX Lighting Configuration (Beta)

Record and map DMX lighting clips.

The MVP works by mapping DMX lighting clips recorded onto it to MIDI note triggers which the MVP can receive from any MIDI source. The MVP can record and playback clips up to 4 DMX universes. Recording clips to the MVP requires use of a lighting desk or software for clip design. To configure DMX lighting playback:

Connect the MVP to a computer via the USB-C ‘host’ port and bring up the browser configuration page. From the MVP configuration page, click on the ‘lighting’ tab.

Connect the MVP over ArtNet to a lighting desk or computer running lighting software. If recording clips from the same computer you are using to access the UI, ArtNet can be received over the same USB-C cable, without the need for an additional connection. Otherwise, connect the MVP to your lighting desk or computer running lighting software using the ethernet port. Make sure the desk or software is set to output over ArtNet to the MVP. For assistance on setting up an ArtNet connection, see ArtNet configuration.

The lighting configuration page can be in locked view mode or edit mode. To make any changes to the configuration, first make sure edit mode is enabled by clicking the edit toggle in the top right. The toggle will turn red when enabled.

Test to make sure the MVP is receiving signal by sending DMX data from your connected lighting desk or software. Click the ‘record’ button, and if working correctly, the DMX preview display should display DMX values it’s receiving from your source in real time.

Record DMX clips by pressing the ‘record’ button and then sending DMX signal out of your chosen source into the MVP. The MVP will listen for DMX signal and start recording from the first change in DMX value until you press ‘stop recording’. Give the clip a descriptive name to easily identify the effect.

To avoid conflicting signals, do not trigger existing DMX clips with MIDI while recording a new clip.

Map DMX clips to MIDI notes by clicking on the title box next to any MIDI note in the grid and searching the dropdown menu for the appropriate clip. The assigned clip name will appear below the MIDI note when mapped.

MIDI note C-2 is hard coded to a 'black out' clip that zeros all DMX channels on all universes, for stopping lighting playback. For situations where you may need to zero only certain universes, record custom black out clips.

Delete mappings by clicking the ‘X’ next to any MIDI note. Click the ‘X’ next to a clip in the ‘Unassigned Clips’ sidebar to delete the file from your MVP.

Push updates to MVP's configuration file by power cycling the unit or sending it MIDI note value 127 over MIDI channel 3. Updates must be pushed before taking effect for playback.

If you are new to lighting design, you may find it helpful to work with a lighting designer familiar with lighting software or lighting desk for the initial design and set up of your clips. Once clips have been recorded onto the MVP, no further technical expertise is required.

The MVP records the entire stream of DMX received and plays it back on trigger exactly as it was received from the source without knowledge of what fixtures the clip was designed for or what fixtures the MVP is outputting to. Because of the nature of DMX signal, It’s important that recorded clips are designed specifically for the lighting package that clip will be used with as any change in the lighting package will produce a different result from the same signal.