AKAI APC Mini MK2 with ShowXpress
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@DJJustFrank
@DJJustFrank 25 күн бұрын
Just an update on this. The LEDs eventually will burn out and change colors. I own 4 of these and every single one does it. This product kinda sucks honestly in real use.
@NathanNavarrete-r5m
@NathanNavarrete-r5m Ай бұрын
What’s the best set up I’m wanting to program lights to synch with my live acoustic guitar set?
@zanedzikonski4234
@zanedzikonski4234 Ай бұрын
Never knew this existed. Im a fan of manual buttons and not 100% reliance on computer. Currently i use a midi controller which is a bit cheaper, and to some extent more options. The benefit of this is the form factor, (rack mount) and the remote control and overall simplicity (others can use). i do live events at various venues, this is more appropriate for in house use like churches, bowling alleys etc.. The one thing i don't like is having to reset it to upload or change programming which would not be good at all for live performances or dj applications . Also if its installed permanently in a rack with various other devices "disconnecting" the Computer and "Plugging in" there power would be a nightmare. im sure it could be "rigged" but even there is a level of awkwardness.
@albertograzzini8580
@albertograzzini8580 3 ай бұрын
I have a problem on the rack1024: every scene I activate pressing the button, turn off itself after half an hour. What could be? Thanks!!
@velvetandvice
@velvetandvice 4 ай бұрын
Would this work with Stage Traxx 3 and Rekordbox?
@stingraysvt
@stingraysvt 5 ай бұрын
Can you get 4 Universes with a 1024 Show Express Box?
@nathanharrellyoutube
@nathanharrellyoutube 6 ай бұрын
Question
@kuyadlighttech8413
@kuyadlighttech8413 7 ай бұрын
i can use this in my avolites titan go?
@akilight
@akilight 8 ай бұрын
Hi Thank you for the video, pls I have a question: How can I use the MK2 mini with my MagicQ onPC without having a hardware from Chamsys plugged to my laptop?
@edwinazael5977
@edwinazael5977 8 ай бұрын
Someone knows how to do it in hog 4 program Pc or console?
@smanuel827
@smanuel827 9 ай бұрын
I have a problem with showxpress, I followed all the steps indicated in the manual for Windows, however, in the software configuration it does not let me activate enable Artnet, what is the reason? ​
@LordBiffMusic
@LordBiffMusic 10 ай бұрын
Im trying to specifically change the Pad colors in "note mode" and for the APC to then remember the changes i made anybody got a tip for that ?
@marcusmckinney6153
@marcusmckinney6153 Жыл бұрын
How do you patch a fader to the shift slider?
@PlasmaCollaborative
@PlasmaCollaborative Жыл бұрын
do u need the AN box + an express box? i have the AN2 only, does it work by itself ?
@ShowXpressTraining
@ShowXpressTraining Жыл бұрын
Yes, you will need a xpress box to unlock dmx
@justindamico1165
@justindamico1165 Жыл бұрын
In 3d view i have chauvet shocker 480 that dont stop flashing
@uhddr2569
@uhddr2569 Жыл бұрын
I have 3 pcs Xpress-512S and 2 pcs DMX-AN 2. Please help how to configure the system to have 5 or 6 Universes. Please help. Please!!! How configurated IP Adress on AN2 (1) i AN2 (2)? Please Help!!!
@Sean-yc1ri
@Sean-yc1ri Жыл бұрын
Can anyone assist on mapping the fader sliders for the fixture speed and dimmer built in faders? Those faders don’t give the option to map directly and I’m not sure what I’m missing.
@stevosteve
@stevosteve Жыл бұрын
I am using Daslight4 and when in LIVE mode I can right click the fader required (including the master fader) and then choose Edit MIDI and proceed as normal. If you cannot select the fader for MIDI mapping then it may be the software itself does not have that fuction.. Das4 with my AKIA mini MK2 does this just fine. Good luck.
@DougHarkrider
@DougHarkrider 5 ай бұрын
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@marshallradcliff5474
@marshallradcliff5474 Жыл бұрын
can you just mae a video on midi maping on a pc not apple mac because it dose not help on a apple mac i am trying to map my apc mini for like 3 years so can you make a video pls
@burkozbirn5291
@burkozbirn5291 Жыл бұрын
I have version 8.2.28 and can't seem to get it to recognize the mk2. Is this version compatible?
@burkozbirn5291
@burkozbirn5291 Жыл бұрын
I got it! Thank you
@babylax9966
@babylax9966 Жыл бұрын
@@burkozbirn5291 what did you do to make it work
@burkozbirn5291
@burkozbirn5291 Жыл бұрын
@@babylax9966 It works with my version of ShowX. It finally appeared in the drop down so I was able to select the Mk2
@akilight
@akilight 8 ай бұрын
@@burkozbirn5291 How do I use the MK2 mini with MagicQ?
@DJJustFrank
@DJJustFrank Жыл бұрын
For people wondering. If you wanted Flash when it's off or on, ShowExpress would need to code that into the software to send separate channel information to the midi controller for when the button is off/on. For instance when the button is on and you want it to flash you would have Channel set to 8-15 and your color in Data On, and when the button is off Channel set to 1-7 (7 being the brightest) and the color you want in Data Off. Question is will they update it? They just rolled out an update a few weeks ago. And there's a lot more affordable RBG controllers coming into the market. So it would be a good feature to add.
@xiaoyizhuwang4775
@xiaoyizhuwang4775 Жыл бұрын
Can you help me with the lights please? Why I couldn't light up my controller?
@jovanihh
@jovanihh Жыл бұрын
my fader isn’t working for me
@jeffgastineau2053
@jeffgastineau2053 Жыл бұрын
FYI - The Akai Manual has the MIDI Channels offset by 1 (0-15 corresponds to 1-16 in ShowXpress), so maximum brightness is on ShowXpress MIDI Channel 7 (not 6).
@edition2
@edition2 Жыл бұрын
I want a Color on a button and when i activate that Button i want to let it blink in the Same Color. How can i do that?
@djal-vega4265
@djal-vega4265 5 ай бұрын
Have you found how to do this?
@edition2
@edition2 5 ай бұрын
No you?
@djal-vega4265
@djal-vega4265 5 ай бұрын
@@edition2 No, nothing yet. It kind of sucks.
@dalexfilms
@dalexfilms 3 ай бұрын
If you can't get blinking to work, perhaps use a lighter shade for the "Off" condition and a darker shade of the same color for "On."
@Born2RockU1
@Born2RockU1 Жыл бұрын
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@Born2RockU1
@Born2RockU1 Жыл бұрын
Thank You for the information, you Rock !!!! 🎉❤🎉
@BestChoiceDJsOrlando
@BestChoiceDJsOrlando Жыл бұрын
I was just saying that I can't find a lighting course for wedding DJs, and it's hard to know how to tackle it optimally. Then I saw your interview on Nick's channel. I'm going to buy one of the packages
@ShowXpressTraining
@ShowXpressTraining Жыл бұрын
Awesome! See you on the inside!
@zache007
@zache007 Жыл бұрын
hi , is this training same as sweetlight ? SOFTWARE SEEMS SAME
@Born2RockU1
@Born2RockU1 Жыл бұрын
HELP...I am using the DMX 1024 Dongle = 2 UNIVERSES !! When importing a SAVED 'show' onto another computer,...it only IMPORTs the '1' UNIVERSE, out of 1 + 2 !! ~ Is that a FLAW or am I mistaken somewhere in loading , when transfering the perfectly saved 'SHOW' ??
@ShowXpressTraining
@ShowXpressTraining Жыл бұрын
Make sure 2 universes is activated on the computer that you're importing your show on. Go to Lighting Controller - Preferences - Change Quantity of Universes - Set to 2
@BillyLlamaProduction
@BillyLlamaProduction Жыл бұрын
If your pads are still dim/not lighting up, make sure the Data 1 on midi out selection cloned the data selection on midi in. Mine did not, and after I corrected it and had the proper setting on midi out channel, then it worked.
@cadou_
@cadou_ Жыл бұрын
Hey, awesome input, I just got one, se I better mind that! Do you think this applies as well to an Akai MPD226? I’ve tried everything on my global settings on the controller itself, AND the desktop manager, but nothing seems to get my previous lights back up, for my finger drumming :( Works just fine, it’s just not lighting the pads up, there’s just a faint red light on all of them
@djdnial
@djdnial Жыл бұрын
How do you import a light fixture if it is not listed (V-Show Uplights China?)
@kurtjful
@kurtjful Жыл бұрын
MIDI COLOR CHART APC MINI MK2 3 - Light Blue 5 - Red 8 - White 9 - Orange 13 - Light Green 17 - Green 21 - Darker Green 33 - Teal 37 - Light Blue 41 - Blue 45 - Deep Blue 49 - Purple 53 - Rich Purple 57 - Pink 60 - Dark Orange 61 - Yellow
@dropzone7008
@dropzone7008 Жыл бұрын
I followed this tutorial but this doesn't seem to work on PC. Is this only useful for Mac?
@alexknerzer9285
@alexknerzer9285 Жыл бұрын
Is there any way to connect Showxpress to a visualizer (like L8 CE) without the DMX AN?
@opticalman6417
@opticalman6417 Жыл бұрын
will this work for a reason user its only the faders that interested me on this ?
@richie7552
@richie7552 Жыл бұрын
Has anyone had the problem of the mk2 disconnecting? I have ran a couple shows with it now and after a couple minutes the mk2 will just disconnect and I would have to unplug and plug back in to get connection but then it repeats. (I have used different cables and laptops but still same scenario)
@stevosteve
@stevosteve Жыл бұрын
One obscure possibility is if you are using Windows it may be your 'power settings' have the USB Selective set to unpower the 5volt supply at the USB socket if your PC/laptop goes into screensaver mode. Try turning of all sleep/screensaver function and see what happens. If it is then ok go to the 'power option' settings, click 'change plan settings', then 'Change advance pwer settings', look down the list to find 'USB settings', USB selectivesuspend setting, and ensure the actual settings is DISABLED. This prevents the USB port from losing power. Fingers crossed.
@FYCOSOUNDZ
@FYCOSOUNDZ Жыл бұрын
Thanks for the video! Is there a way to keep the buttons illuminated for individual colours even when not in use? Then when a button is active, it'll flash/pulse etc?
@iamdjdemand
@iamdjdemand Жыл бұрын
I'm trying to figure out the same thing. I know I was able to do it on the first one but right now im not seeing a way to do it
@richie7552
@richie7552 Жыл бұрын
You have set your dataoff to any number other than 0
@FYCOSOUNDZ
@FYCOSOUNDZ Жыл бұрын
@@richie7552 is this the "Data" dropdown on "Midi in?" Or "Data1" on "Midi out?"
@richie7552
@richie7552 Жыл бұрын
@@FYCOSOUNDZ so if you look at the midiout section to the far right you will see two drop down menus for DataOn and DataOff. DataOff is what you want to change from 0
@FYCOSOUNDZ
@FYCOSOUNDZ Жыл бұрын
@@richie7552 thanks!
@ringofkerry5380
@ringofkerry5380 Жыл бұрын
Do you have any videos on how to program the scorpion laser lights? We are having zero luck finding tutorials and are looking at returning them if cant program.... i have showxpress but the RGB ILS fixture wont respond to anything i try in showxpress...
@ShowXpressTraining
@ShowXpressTraining Жыл бұрын
Hi, Don't have a tutorial directly for the scorpion laser but there is a few things to check to make sure you are connected. 1. Make sure Dongle is connected and green light blinking when SX is running. 2. In SX, make sure DMX Output toggle is ON in STEPS & LIVE to send signal to the fixture . 3. Make sure correct fixture profile is patched inside ShowXpress. 4. Make sure Scorpion is in dmx mode and addressed correctly. If all those things are in order and you can't control the fixture then there could be a problem with the cable, dmx input on fixture or the fixture itself.
@ringofkerry5380
@ringofkerry5380 Жыл бұрын
@@ShowXpressTraining Well we did find out that showxpress does not work with the ENTEC box so that is one problem. So we're exchanging it for a chauvet interface. Also was told the lights need to be connected when programming. I thought the 3D viewer window would show everything we were trying to program so i didn't hook them up to the computer. So will switch out the box and also hook up the lights and THEN start trying to program.
@elmagicodj
@elmagicodj 2 жыл бұрын
Is there a Video about cloning 2 extra fixtures of the same brand with different dmx addresses Same scenes as the my other 4 140sr? Thanks
@elmagicodj
@elmagicodj 2 жыл бұрын
Is there a video where you show how to clone 2 extra fixtures of the same brand? Let’s say I have 4 140SR AND I just bought 2 new ones I want to have the same scenes With different Dmx address. Thank you…
@risus7754
@risus7754 2 жыл бұрын
Thanks I was wondering what these buttons did and this was a very informative video
@princessv248
@princessv248 2 жыл бұрын
Where can I get the rest of training material? Your material is so easy to follow but it is missing or private mode
@ShowXpressTraining
@ShowXpressTraining 2 жыл бұрын
You can find all the new training at www.showxpresstraining.com
@garybaughn2441
@garybaughn2441 2 жыл бұрын
is there a way to beat match for live band?
@ShowXpressTraining
@ShowXpressTraining Жыл бұрын
Does the live band use click tracks?
@chriswest5564
@chriswest5564 2 жыл бұрын
If I need 6 universes for show xpress would I just need to buy 3 of these boxes?
@ShowXpressTraining
@ShowXpressTraining Жыл бұрын
To get 6 universes you need to get dongles, not dmx-an. To get 6, you could get 3 xpress 512 dongles and 3 dmx an's or 3 xpress 1024's
@netdrag4762
@netdrag4762 2 жыл бұрын
Still stupid
@robertrickman3531
@robertrickman3531 2 жыл бұрын
I have this in my setup.. I call it SPIKE and it dumps all the Dimmers except 2 spots and 2 pars...
@PirataEscondido
@PirataEscondido 2 жыл бұрын
thanks for the info
@WhosJohn
@WhosJohn 2 жыл бұрын
Do you need the Xpress512 box for only the chauvet software? If I buy an AN can I use it with other artnet things without the 512 box?
@MisterQueue67
@MisterQueue67 Жыл бұрын
I have 2 DMX AN2 devices, came here to see if it works with Chauvet Xpress. I use LightKey, solid, but its $100+ per year.
@FlipRymezEventsLLC
@FlipRymezEventsLLC 2 жыл бұрын
Good day are you using Mac OS in this video?
@ShowXpressTraining
@ShowXpressTraining 2 жыл бұрын
Yes, this is MAC OS, You can use PC as well.
@FlipRymezEventsLLC
@FlipRymezEventsLLC 2 жыл бұрын
@@ShowXpressTraining Im on Mac OS also, wonder if you can make a tutorial. Trying to figure this 1 thing out. I know you added it in your course just dont want to pay 100 bucks for just this issue im having. Thanks in advance if you can help out.
@FlipRymezEventsLLC
@FlipRymezEventsLLC 2 жыл бұрын
@@ShowXpressTraining Also, dont you need to download soundsiphon/waveclock in order to make it work?
@joseluiscontreras9446
@joseluiscontreras9446 2 жыл бұрын
the beat match feature works with PioneerDJ Rekordbox???
@ShowXpressTraining
@ShowXpressTraining 2 жыл бұрын
Yes, I show you how to beat sync your music with any internal or external audio source
@joseluiscontreras9446
@joseluiscontreras9446 2 жыл бұрын
@@ShowXpressTraining great, I think I saw in the thesweetlightcontroller forum that you have a special price for registered users, but I haven't seen it again, I've been there for a few years and I even translated the program into Spanish a few years ago since it seems like a great software with many possibilities, but the only flaw I see is being able to sync Rekordbox DJ with my lighting scenes unlike virtual DJ for example if it is in the program itself, so I would like to subscribe to your videos and learn how to finish to give that "pro" touch to my light shows, cheers!