AI DMX Lighting for DJ's | No More Programming DMX Shows

Artificial Intelligence is Making it's debut into the Mobile DJ industry. Two small start-ups are competing for their place in the DMX Lighting control arena. This is brand new, cutting edge tech never seen before, until now. The best news is you may not have to wait for very long for these products. These products are expected to drop as early as the first half of 2023.
Limbic Media - MaestroDMX
www.kickstarter.com/projects/...
AI Light Show
ailightshow.com/
#ailighting #aitechnology #lensaai #dmxlighting #djgear #djlighting

[@Binnziboy]

I have always felt DMX was too technical for the average DJ. Its utterly frustrating and I never really understood why the likes of ADJ & Chauvet didn't develop something like this ages ago. Plug and play is needed and I am glad these start ups are showing the main stream lighting companies what DJ's really want from their lighting.

[@leesinthemix]

Chauvet have, it's called ILS.

[@ingamelevi1929]

ADJ has a lighting controller called the Wolfmix WMX-1 or something like that. I haven't bought it yet, because it's kinda pricey but there are a lot of videos about it on this platform.

[@danielluczak4695]

@@leesinthemix ILS is only for chauvet products that utilize ILS

[@danielluczak4695]

@@ingamelevi1929 It doesn't seem to react independently to phrase changes like this one though

[@leesinthemix]

@@danielluczak4695 Yes that's why I said Chauvet have developed something. I didn't say you could use any other lights with it, so why suggest that I did?

[@djdannybhtx]

Good vid bro! I've been seeing this for some time now and I have put my reservation in for it! I believe this will be a game changer for us wedding dj's. You're right, I've never been the one to bring an extra laptop, or get to a venue and I have to program my lights to every venue, every time. Such a hassle. I'm excited to see this in action at one of my events!

[@Rev182U]

I’ve been thinking about spending a lot of time programming lights for a new cover band project. With two kids and a full time job, Maestro is a no brainer for me!

[@BenjyDale]

No professional capacity here, but have been a DMX hobbyist since 2005. So I've been around long enough to remember having to use binary to set the dip switches. Remember those days?! Now it's all bog standard denary numbers on LCD :-D My set-up is mostly ADJ, Chauvet and Eurolite. With AI being in the news of late, I was trundling along on KZbin thinking to myself "surely there has got to be AI in DMX too?" For me, I think ai.lightshow is more suited for me but it's sold out at the moment. Will have to be patient and wait for new stock :-)

[@thetheoryguy5544]

Sucks its sold out but I guess that means the market is high for it so that's good. Hope it stays on the market.

[@dadjbig]

Thanks for the video.. great content

[@totaleventaudio3348]

Great Video

[@CatcatcatElectronics]

*_Here I heard a real understanding of the problem faced by a DJ who wants to use music visualization in his performances. I'm not a DJ , but I also believe that a DJ needs to focus on music in his work. Modern lighting control systems are systems for programming the sequence of operation of lighting devices, plus the possibility of a manual control panel. As a result, it turns out that the DJ must pre-program the sequence of lighting control, and then turn it all on during his performance, and then control it so that the light matches the theme and rhythm of the music. And for a new performance, come up with a new light show. Then the question arises, when to make music?_* * _I have been involved in real-time music visualization technology for a long time. I created a concept for myself and I build music visualizers based on it. For these devices, you just need to apply an audio signal to the input, and everything else, as they say, is a matter of technology. I do not have the opportunity to demonstrate the operation of this technology on modern lighting devices, but it is possible to demonstrate the operation on the same type of light sources with 1D linear type visualization._* *_To popularize this approach to music visualization, I make a demo video where I connect the visualization to a real piece of music and record the result of the music visualization in real time. Please note that I record throughout the entire track, and do not edit the video and do not show some kind of successful light moment. I show how the technology I created really works. My work is aimed at creating a connection between music and light, when the music itself creates a visualization._* *_If you are interested in my story, go to my channel and evaluate the work of this visualization technology, I will be grateful for your feedback._*

[@vjchatgpt]

At 2:30 you have a sound spike that redlines no worries :D but also lighting AI could be more of a plug in for MA3D and or D3 or any other software that will reduce timing in situations like this.

[@Squared_Square]

This is what I was thinking this would be at first. However, could this be done through a LUA plugin?

[@ChiggyCo]

Are there safety features? Can you program safety zones within a club?

[@djstrobo]

2 gloves with giros in fingers, 2 bracelets with giro for ankles, microphone for commands. You could dance and steer ights life. That would be something. Next blue shades, yellow pulsating mirror ball, pink rays 321 NOW and then you make waves using fingers, hands and legs. I was thinking about it since 1998. ;)

[@alamakluke]

MaestroDMX will be released hopefully now in quarter 3 of this year. I am one of the backers and really looking forward to using this tech...

[@kennyroadshow]

Is the AI. Controller on sale yet I need to buy one

[@jcjamsproductions211]

As a mobile DJ with a full time job I need something that I can just plug and play. I don’t have time for programming at all. Looks like this could be a great option for me.

[@lucaslovesyouiii]

Oh I believe it

[@mrhalloweenguy]

This is amazing for the average DJ… however unless it has some smart limits( Chauvet mover totem mode, dmx range, and brightness limits) built in to keep people being blasted in the face all night, then just like “sound switch” it is still just a very smart “sound active mode” technology. To be honest it’s the sloppy “sound active “DJ’s that give wedding lighting a bad name. This looks better suited for bands and stage shows, but even those need some manual intervention at unexpected moments. For more advanced lighting techs it needs a hybrid solution, part AI and part manual.

[@sebastiengautheret4739]

Hello, Can you tell me the référence model of the vertical led bar in your black please ?

[@RoySATX]

Great information. Audio levels on this video are all over the place, though, the transition beginning ~ 2:27 is really unacceptable even for a novice producer. Who would approve posting this as is?

[@ZipSnipe]

Would be kool if it could detect the outside edges of prominent color on a video screen

[@Ziggy_v2]

Ape Labs is also working on their own DMX - curious what they will be coming up with.

[@jasonparker1454]

in any case we are closer to Music AI... DJs are close to become obsolet considering music selection and mixing. What is left is only MC work, lighting and technical service...

[@jc23858369]

I’m trying to reach this company for days. I’m interested in the Force one, but… I have had zero luck. Do you know when it will be going out to the market?

[@A.I.Lightshow]

Sorry for the delay, we will be engaging with more folks via social media in the coming weeks. We’ve been 100% focused on final development this past year. We have some office demo videos on our KZbin page to hopefully hold you over until more content is released. We will be shipping our first production run later this year.

[@thegoodvillain1]

this will probably work excellent on 20 laser fixtures

[@wisico640]

There is a camera plugin for 2w lasers and up that garantees to beam straight at the eyes of the crowd. On beat, everytime! 😂

[@djnially]

When will this product be on sale?

[@rexrr5919]

Interesting info! It was just hard hearing you (your mic was far away) and when the video clips came in, they were super-loud in comparison. Otherwise, great production!

[@ledhed5717]

So MeastroDMX more for live bands and A.I. Lightshow for DJs? I was looking into this for my band.

[@jasonparker1454]

The Maestro thing looks way more advanced then the 2nd option.... the 2nd looks more like a "frequency reaction tool" then like an AI LJ listening your music

[@user-ik7pc5nz3v]

Hi, I would like to buy maestrodmx in the Netherlands but can't find it anywhere?? regards marc

[@djtravismcguire]

There is a link in the description for their kickstarter. As stated in the video, each device will not be available to actually get until late May/June of this year.

[@stevetheq]

Is this available now and how much?

[@knowhow3760]

I think at one point we don't even need Dj's to play rather the AI itself will generate the whole thiing and the ony audience are the one who has money to decide their show :(, AI for itself :(, But One think I can beleive is, the essence of human touch will never be stolen by AI 😇

[@raggaroaringsound]

Hate to say it, but AI will take over DJing really soon. Pretty dope though! Can either platform save custom scenes like uplighting color? Some clients want the uplights static throughout the event. Thanks!

[@djtravismcguire]

I don't think it will. There are enough of us that will reject AI making its way into DJ software that will mix for us. If software companies start integrating AI into things like Serato & VDJ, most of us will either turn that feature off, or roll back to the previous versions. Or do what I'm doing and going to players that don't have to be interfaced with a laptop.

[@raggaroaringsound]

@@djtravismcguire It won't be marketed to dj's thats for sure. It will be marketed straight to couples in the wedding market that don't see the value in a real DJ. It will be marketed to venues and coordinators that I truly feel would cut us out if they could!

[@djtravismcguire]

@@raggaroaringsound then I would say those were the people that weren't going to spend good money on a DJ to begin with. If we start looking at AI as something that's going to replace us, then people tmwoth that mindset might as well go ahead and sell their gear because they have given up. I remember the people who said they were giving up because they were certain the ipod was going to put us all put of business. Here we are still DJing, decades after the ipod. AI will take over our industry only if we let it.

[@raggaroaringsound]

@@djtravismcguire I hope you are right. I really do!

[@joyfulsoundentertainment886]

I bought the Wolf Mix DMX by ADJ earlier this year, I wonder how easier this is from the Wolf mix?

[@raggaroaringsound]

Wolfmix stll requires input from the user. Love the wolfmix. Heard they are coming out with a new controller too.

[@xxceesxx1]

Personally the only reason I am considering DMX is for spotlight situation. If these devices can somehow provide me this option Im in

[@djtravismcguire]

They can. Each device has static settings according to the details that are out right now. I know MaestroDMX has pushed back to October for launch. They are in Beta Testing right now.

[@riffism]

I was an early supporter of Maestro DMX… it when I asked questions about the live performance examples I saw during beta (after 9 months of delays), I ended up getting messaged by the owner and he refunded my money. I hope the tech works out, but the live recordings I saw were a far cry from what was sold to us during the early rounds of funding.

[@djtravismcguire]

I have had AI Light Show in my posession for about two months now and, while not perfect, I'm still rather impressed. It creates very responsive shows to the Sound. Things don't always trigger perfectly, but it's a great start. I haven't got Maestro yet but I do plan on it. Maybe I'll be able to compare both in a video.

[@riffism]

@@djtravismcguire my honest feedback to the owner of Maestro was that the examples I saw with live bands looked similar to average fixtures running in “auto” mode eight the active microphone. He didn’t appreciate my feedback, apparently. Hopefully they refine the technology, but it wasn’t worth the extra money from what I witnessed.

[@stevetheq]

when will this be available

[@Partyatmosphere]

Aren't there old analog controllers from the '70s that do that?

[@Koitz]

But if you could let AI manage your lights, why don't let AI mix for you? Sort answer could be reading the floor, and the same applies to lighting. I could assure light a club (in this particular case) is about reading the floor too, be aware of some specialities of venue (as dim more VIP zones, or don't throw frontal light to DJ, take care of some colors with some music styles...). Maybe AI lights is an option for wedding DJs or small clubs, but even in those cases, there are some professional and free (or almost) software, like Chamsys or Onyx M-PC to program some scenes or controls specially to venue or setup yo have and make reactive to sound, control with tablet and more. But as producing in any DAW, you need to learn something or hire someone to make things happen. I'm talking as a former DJ who enters lighting world when tried to "automatise" lights 😅 (and yes, has tooo much things involved). Regards

[@69rjsg]

very cool but, very limited maybe in the future when it gets better, soundswitch does the same plus easy programming and with the Denon system you don't need a laptop to run it, what if there are group dances like Cupid shuffle, my ss I set it to do the lighting with the song instruction, how about a patriotic song that needs to be a red white and blue light show, wedding are very lighting specific, it sound more like a sound detection dmx controller that combines all the light not so much AI and AI would know what type of song and how to make a great light show for that special song not just a random pattern and colors also you can't tell the AI hey by the way this is the 1st dance I need all white lights and not flashing so the bride and groom look great on their pictures. or all the other special thing that happen at a wedding, I think this is great for clubs and EDM SHOWS not a real need for precision if it was AI would need to know where the band musician are standing so if there is a solo the moving head would move to it and light it up, also can be done with soundswitch control 1 unit

[@harvey3965]

Where can we get 1. $$$

[@jc23858369]

Any idea what the price will be?

[@djtravismcguire]

Don't quote me on this, but I do believe MaestroDMX is going to be $499.99 and AI Light Show is going to be $749.99. Something along those lines.

[@danvasquez3989]

I am extremely interested in the A.I. light show, 749$ is pricey, but I believe its worth it from what ive seen, a small but effective sample

[@mightyquinn5135]

Has either one been released yet?

[@djtravismcguire]

Oh yeah. Maestro last month and I have had my AI Light Show since August. Check out the newer video on my Channel.

[@kennyroadshow]

Send me details address of controller supplier u need to buy one

[@wick1366]

What would be the price point?

[@djtravismcguire]

I just purchased my AI Light Show. The final retail price will be $999

[@wick1366]

@EliteEventsEntertainment Thanks, are there particular moving heads it supports or will support any moving head. I have one with 12 led beams plus laser

[@A.I.Lightshow]

kzbin.info/www/bejne/i3rFY2aXrKyWi8U Thanks for the excellent introduction and apologies for the long delay! We are quickly approaching product launch and will become more active on social media in the coming weeks. Until then, here’s one of many office demos we will share of the Force 1.0 in action.

[@djtravismcguire]

May I use some of this footage for a follow-up video?

[@A.I.Lightshow]

@@djtravismcguireAbsolutely!

[@A.I.Lightshow]

@@djtravismcguireThanks again for the support and excellent content! You are more than welcome to utilize any of the additional “office demo” videos we just posted as well for your follow-up video.

[@LuisJavierStudio]

With this DMX If I have a fog machine or cold spark maybe co2 machine can those be trigger with the music using Ai maybe during a drop or a break or a song also adjusting the frequency ?

[@djtravismcguire]

@@LuisJavierStudio that's an excellent question and for one of these I can really speak on and the other one I can't. With Maestro, I do not know if that is going to be an option or not. With a ilightshow, there's actually a dedicated button to trigger those things that you will manually have to do as long as your CO2, cold Sparks, or fog machine is set to Channel 500

[@310socal]

4:32 AI Light show Cost?

[@djtravismcguire]

I believe $749.99

[@iskotrends5074]

you do dj a lot of job hahahahaa

[@Masterpj555]

its funny that they keep advertising "more profits" and it being beneficial for the industy.. all this will do is undercut more people as the industry has been doing as per usual. If a tool is seperated from you just buying it rather then finding a skilled person then the entry points/standards just drop. Something tells me as well this "ai tool" is just an auto show mode with a pallete picker and a tiny bit of prediction... so I can imagine the shows to look very stale very fast... Also all these "AI tools" don't know the rig positioning, layout.. so how can it possibly make any reasonable decisions other then knowing what the fixture is.

[@djtravismcguire]

You might be looking at it a little too deep though. The true intention of these devices are to help out the working DJ or a band that does understand DMX lighting. A lot of people don't have the money to hire a professional Light Designer and this would be a good option for them in that case. I like it from a mobile DJ standpoint that I don't have to think about what my next lighting move is going to be and instead I can focus on what I'm mixing or interacting with the crowd. I'm also Father to and I don't have time to sit down and program light shows for hours and hours and hours and hours on end. And as far as Maestro DMX is, I don't know if you're able to actually lay out your rig or not. I've not yet seen the actual app itself, but as you can see from the videos I used in my video, they have some pretty elaborate light systems and they produced some pretty dramatic effect the reality of it is this, If people really think AI is going to truly take over their jobs as a DJ or lighting designer, then they should just sell their stuff now and find a different job. It's not going to replace anything. How many times, over and over did we hear is DJ's that we were going to be replaced by the iPod, that never happened. How many times have you seen DJs complaining on social media about these little mobile jukeboxes that you can rent replacing us. Yep, that didn't happen either. Our industry has survived the worst recession since the Great Depression and a worldwide pandemic. We're not going anywhere. AI will still never be able to replace human intellect, all it can do is mimic it.

[@Masterpj555]

@@djtravismcguire ok that makes sense!

[@ericstephens7041]

can you cantrol not to have too much strobe effects, too much strobe is bad.

[@djtravismcguire]

With Maestro, you can set the intensity level to which you prefer. AI Light Show let's you do the same thing.

[@wylatron]

Meh. I’ve been moving away from lights more and more. Laser projectors for projection mapping on the other hand….

[@Dylan_Lanckman]

There's actually nothing smart going on here. Everyone with a decent knowledge of programming and arduino could do this. It would be really impressive if you could tell an AI how your stage is set up, then set certain sensitivities up on certain freqency ranges, and then appoint addresses to those. Now you're actually telling a program to create a random reaction pattern based on the volume of certain frequencies, which honestly isn't all that impressive and has nothing to do with AI.

[@tomagoredo]

maestrodmx has severe lag. also misses a lot happening in the music. its also not real AI

[@djtravismcguire]

Both as of right now are FAR FAR FAR from perfect. Even my AI Light Show misses some cues or transitions to a light sequence late or prematurely, but it hits more than it misses from all the footage I have collected (about 20 hours of raw footage). However, it's not off to a bad start. I'm looking forward to first crazy DJ with more money than time sets up a HUGE rig and just unleashes it.

[@jsonslim]

bla bla bla...

[@djtravismcguire]

I think it's "blah blah blah."

[@jsonslim]

@@djtravismcguire exactly, thanks ;)

[@djtravismcguire]

@@jsonslim thanks for the view, appreciate it.