Chauvet ShowXpress Tutorial | Getting Started | Part 1 - Patching and Programming

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ShowXpress - General Overview from Addressing your fixtures, patching them into the software, programming pars and moving heads, using the generator and scene editor, Customizing your LIVE tab, programming a midi controller, using your keypad to trigger scenes and more!
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VIDEO TIMELINE (Want to skip to a certain part?)
Addressing Fixtures: 00:43
Patching Fixtures: 03:08
Scene Editor: 05:52
Multi-Step Scenes: 07:57
Using the Generator: 10:20
LIVE Tab: 13:00
Midi Triggering: 18:43
Master Faders using Midi: 19:40
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[@derekhoffman522]

You took something that scared TF out of me and made it look as easy as flipping a switch. I feel ready to conquer the world. Thank you sir!

[@user-yd2hw5ub1n]

I agree with all of the comments below. Awesome! I tried to watch a few others after this one and couldn't sit through them. Well organized, and explained in a way anyone can understand. Thank you for "dumbing it down" for me.

[@icejamevents]

Great intro vid! Really comprehensive tutorial!

[@Fishjamlaugh]

Seriously good video! Thanks for putting it out there and look forward to watching more of them.

[@BrandonHavrilla]

Thank you for checking it out

[@manfredisaaks529]

I have never worked with this software and I swear after this video,bring it,and I can see you are my type of programmer,,best tutorial bruv...

[@letterboxfilm]

Xtreme! Cheers from Norway! Thank you!

[@chrisfoxevententertainment7689]

This was an awesome video on programming DMX lighting in Showexpress, very well said and put together keep up the great work Brandon look foreword to the other DMX videos. Happy New Year.

[@vantheodore6165]

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[@griffinpatrick8286]

@Van Theodore flixportal xD

[@vantheodore6165]

@Griffin Patrick Thanks, I went there and it seems to work :D I really appreciate it!

[@griffinpatrick8286]

@Van Theodore no problem :D

[@NewNet07]

Feliz Año nuevo 2023

[@djnewyork4734]

GREAT VID, Just got show express, this definitely help.THANKS Brandon

[@EdiDevVideos]

Great video! Waiting for second part XD

[@zangzang1268]

I like your style, move through it quickly yet completely. Very informative video sir - thanks much for creating and uploading. I think ShowExpress is going to work well for a new DJ system I'm designing and assembling. Three universe setup, house - stage - dance floor. Primary market will be wedding receptions. House Universe will be uplighting, cake & gift table, exits. Stage Universe will be overhead DJ console, backdrop, internal console lights, and perimeter lights around tripods. Dance Floor will be the truss system for the dance floor.

[@charliehazemusic7518]

My good sir this tutorial was very helpful I’m On my way! To go make my own scene right now !

[@scottcaldwell5806]

Excellent tutorial, thanks very much!!!

[@BrandonHavrilla]

Glad I can help - Check out the updated description for more videos :)

[@richardpowell4667]

Hey man! Great vid. Wish I'd seen this before I stuffed around with my program for /b*countless*/b hours. Although I got where I needed to be, you showed me some ways to "stack" my scenes which would make things a great deal easier - save me reprogramming scenes over and over! I'm looking forward to more. Awesome! (If only Stan & Niko had moved the cameras where they weren't a distraction...)

[@petenutsford8416]

Hi Brandon. Excellent video. Did explain a lot. Just have one question, and that is can I control VDJ 8 to set the lights to 'sound to light mode' - . Thx!. Pete

[@TruNorthProductions]

Great video man!

[@BrandonHavrilla]

TruNorth DJ thank you!

[@djchouse]

Love the Tutorial! Please do a tutorial on how you incorporated the Freedom Pars wirelessly, and the Spots with the D-Fi Hub (The D-Fi Hub & Freedom Par settings) with ShowXpress. I have the Intimidator spots & the Freedom Pars Quad 4s IP, I'm running my up-lighting (Pars) strictly with Flarecon and my other lighting with a DMX Controller. I'm a total novice at ShowXpress and would love to run my wireless Pars and other lighting solely with ShowXpress. Can my Flarecon be used like the D-Fi Hub to accomplished this or do I need the D-Fi Hub? Thanks!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@DJKWICK954]

Great tutorial! Subbed

[@PreferredDjs]

Great job Brandon. Thank you :-)

[@BrandonHavrilla]

PreferredDjs Thank you for checking it out :)

[@independencefor]

Thanks, very informative...

[@benedwards6949]

Thanks Brandon!

[@darkmatterradio6015]

18:11 on Mac you can also use the Audio MIDI Setup program to set up an internal MIDI Device port on your IAC Driver, and then use that as an output in a DAW like Ableton to control your Live Buttons with midi in sync with your live set.

[@richardpowell4667]

Hey dark, that all sounds confusing... Got a video on it?

[@PaparazziEntertainment]

This was Great when will you make Part 2?

[@johanenelma]

Great video! Saves lost of time! Is there a part 2 coming? I’m searching how to work with time line and import music to run automaticly

[@pookiefromtheheights1109]

Thanks for the tips appreciate it! Fingers crossed for I'm LD for Elton John Tribute tonight lol! My 2nd gig with this but i just need to focus some pars and lekos and I'm make some fresh scenes 😅🤫🤮👌🏽

[@kertinaproduction5486]

Great tutorial really helped me a lot. What is my fixture is not in the library?

[@gt4033133]

Hi. This is my first time ever playing with the system setting the lights Since I don’t know much to do it. In case of an event can I set the lights using this program back to default or auto mode stand alone so the lights can work on its own. Thanks

[@PhiMobileSounds]

Is there a way to sync the light show to music without creating a custom show using the Show Express that you have come across? I have a Show Express but I am checking out the SoundSwitch w/ Midi control both with the D-Fi wireless box as well. I'm trying to see which solution is better for the Mobile DJ solution.

[@mylesjarvis7571]

This was an awesome tutorial! I have a question.....I have 4 moving heads that I bought from China that I use for my band with a typical Orcontrol DMX controller. They work fine with that but would you happen to know if there is a like a generic moving head profile in the ShowXpress software. I really want to go computer control for our light tech but I'm just afraid I won't be able to use the movers in ShowXpress. Any help is appreciated! Thanks!

[@andreaslytle2322]

You can make a profile for a fixture that doesn’t have a profile already

[@Heatlifer305]

Thank YOU

[@IdontKnow-ji3rh]

Dude.... how do you get the APC mini hooked up? I am having a really hard time. I just want to use it like a DMX board. Thank you for you videos!

[@QSTEntertainment]

Hello... Nice quick video. I have one question. How do you midi map a fader/slider for Pan and another for a tilt with moving heads?

[@chrisnelson1970]

Dude this video was great! Super well done! When is part 2 coming out??

[@BrandonHavrilla]

Thanks, Should be out by the end of the summer

[@richardpowell4667]

@@BrandonHavrilla not last summer, or the 2 before... this summer?

[@ernsttakacs4235]

Thanks. Nicely done. Since I want and need to fade in and out over 7 sec. How do I avoid to get all the different colors in between?

[@richardpowell4667]

Did you work out your fade issue? What are you trying to do? What do you mean colors inbetween?

[@randallt6021]

Is this the new version 9 released last month? I've heard there are some great updates. Thank for the new vid!

[@gt4033133]

Hi. What type of router would you recommend

[@FeelingENTITLED]

What software are you using to program the lighting fixtures? Do you still need a physical DMX Console when you're using that software in your laptop? Is there a special device that you connect from your laptop so that you can connect and manipulate the lights? Does the software include other manufacturers' brands of light other than Chauvet products? Such as TomTop, Blue Sea Lighting, V-Show, etc. And are there pre-programmed "templates" of sequences, so that it will be easier and less hassle for those who are struggling to make their own, including me? Thanks and I got something from this full-packed vlog though it was too fast for me since English is not my native language.

[@BrandonHavrilla]

Several questions in there - But I use chauvet show express and with that you only need the "Interface" not a full controller.

[@eventoslatinosny44]

Hey Brandon great vid! I patched the fixture and it gave me an address so I put the address on the hex 4 that show express gave me using channel 12 mode. im using a D-Fi Hub to transmit signal and it gives me 1-16 Channels that I can choose from and I pair them both on channel 1 Transmit and Receive. D-Fi hub is connected to the show express box so it will transmit signal to the lights but for some reason the light doesn't seem to work that way so I plugged it directly from the show express box to the light and I still don't get it to work. could you to tell me the settings you used for your uplights?

[@eventoslatinosny44]

I Actually Figured it out!!!! Thanks for the video it helps out so much!

[@ILCDA]

Question: when you setup the midi notes can you still use the iPad control?

[@BrandonHavrilla]

yes - they are separate

[@johnsullivan6767]

Does anyone know if you have to use the chauvet showxpress usb-dmx unit or if you can use a third party device. Struggling to find the answer anywhere.

[@marcomarvil5788]

Do you know if ShowXpress it works with Enttec open dmx usb?

[@3DDowntown]

I am using the FlareCon Air instead of a dedicated D-Fi Hub. I can't seem to get my two Hex 4 fixtures to talk to ShowXPress / the FlareCon Air. I am waiting to hook up my two Hybrid 140SR until the other two work. What settings should I be using? What could I be doing wrong?

[@BrandonHavrilla]

I would recommend reaching out to Chauvet support. It sounds like it is a connection issue/sync issue.

[@gt4033133]

Greetings from Miami. Is there a way on chauvet gigbar move to set the moving head with the rest of the ligths in sound mode or make the head independent movement. I'm using the 35 channel option Thanks .

[@richardpowell4667]

Surely that's a question for Chauvet.... They may not take 9 months to answer you either

[@PHARAOHSENTERTAINMEN]

Perfect video. Any information about how can i buy a ready made program . I have two moving heads 350. Or can i buy someone to program it. I just dont have lots of time

[@richardpowell4667]

Hey George. It's been 8 months. This guy doesn't seem to answer his comments. Did you get your lights programmed yet?

[@bmarin3339996]

Did you ever made a tutorial on how to use your mobile device.?

[@djasher9768]

how did you map the key board we could not see! make another video on how to do it

[@jeremyotero4575]

I need help with i had a existing Scene, and now i am adding new lights, and i have created a New light show, but i want the old one to be on the same page with my new one, and i cant figure out how to add the old light show to my new one, i have tried to export or import but its not working How do i copy my old lightshow to my new lightshow?

[@asylumpro5628]

Love the Tutorial it is very helpful. Do you have the email address to get the personalities made, I can't seem to find their email.

[@luminvibez3422]

Can you please tell my or send me a link of the MIDI controller your using in the video ive been looking everywhere for it!!

[@BrandonHavrilla]

It is the midicon pro 2 from elation

[@lazerlinepromotionsevents4865]

How do you physically create a fixture profile. Shehds 10r 275 beam isn’t working 💁🏼‍♂️

[@kenheavilin3993]

Hey Brandon, I have a pair of 90w led moving head spot 16 channel & can't find the profile in fixtures for them..manual I have says the company name is FYl which isn't in the list of manfactures. lost on finding a profile that will work with these lights & have no clue how to make my own profile for these lights using ShowXpress.

[@nathanhardy7008]

the functions should be in the manual of the light, it is as simple as selecting the function in the software and assigning it to a channel for the light.

[@pety1245]

Can I sync it to a bpm?

[@eventoslatinosny44]

Hi, I recently bought 4 Intimidator 475Z (16Ch) and it doesn't seem to appear on Showexpress yet.

[@BrandonHavrilla]

If you reach out to chalet they should be able to help :)

[@eventoslatinosny44]

Brandon Havrilla thanks I downloaded them from the website and it works

[@djmh1310]

Kindly need your help have an obey 10 want to be using it to DMX par cans don't know how to go about

[@richardpowell4667]

Well, you'd need to go looking for instruction manuals on an Obey 10, and look for videos on that. Also, what type of par cans? However once you have it set up, programming is almost as easy as using the ShowXpress in my opinion.

[@livinghopeworshipcenter4575]

How can I have two different buttons on at the same time? Like one intimidateor is on and pointing at something, and the second button turns on a second intimidateor and points it at something different, but the first one dosnt turn off.

[@richardpowell4667]

Are you still looking for an answer to this question? I may be able to assist if I had more information. I think it may be in his video. If I have it right, you program the lights and buttons individually, controlling only the sliders you need for each light. So select only one light - Button 1, Light 1 on at position X,Y. Do same for Button 2, light 2. Let me know if it helped

[@djasher9768]

can you make a video on how to set up your midi controller with show express

[@richardpowell4667]

Yes please. Although there may be others out there too. From what I understand it would be "Plug in your midi controller into the same computer", but I don't know if it needs a driver for the midi controller. Maybe manufacturer of the controller would know?

[@nicholasjohnson3916]

Where can I buy the lighting console? “The Mini Con II?

[@BrandonHavrilla]

any dealer that sells Elation products

[@HaydenHaddockMusic]

You mentioned you were going to do a video where I can control ShowXpress with a iPad or iPhone. Can you send me that link as I can’t find it. Thx

[@BrandonHavrilla]

I apologize I have not had a chance to make that video yet.

[@richardpowell4667]

@@BrandonHavrilla Hulk sad!

[@enocvasquez4004]

It feels like I'm connecting everything but to does not seem to connect. can anyone help me? showxpress 512s connected to intimidator 260x. it does not seem to work.

[@let2110]

Do you have a video on the chauvet obey70?

[@BrandonHavrilla]

I don't own that controller :(

[@bigbennproduction5218]

Greetings, i've the show xpress 1024 dungle the power blue light its on but the USB light is not on, need assistance in making it connect. thanks.

[@BrandonHavrilla]

Hi - I recommend contacting customer service for chauvet to help you with that.

[@richardpowell4667]

Sounds like a driver issue on the computer.

[@briandaniell800]

For some reason I can’t get show Xpress to read my midi controller?? Is it some setting within my MacBook? Making me crazy! Please help!

[@richardpowell4667]

Did you get an answer Brian? Do Macs use drivers? I think I needed a driver for my Numark NS7, so maybe...

[@independencefor]

can you create a folder to hold your fixtures and fixtures that you create?

[@richardpowell4667]

It just uses the folder structure of your operating system, so YES. There may already be one there. It helps to keep your fixtures in one spot (main folder + sub folders)

[@djdnewworld]

Venue lights (thin par 64) I can not to get it to strobe. Any thing that I’m doing wrong?

[@richardpowell4667]

Mot reading the manual correctly.....? More than likely the fixture is not programmed / patched right. Is the correct chanel mode set on the fixture? Any other number of reasons... Not enough info here to sort you out.

[@macewindu6853]

Whenever I try to open my scenes in generator, nothing happens

[@jeffheath9048]

Is there a way to call several macros in a row ?

[@richardpowell4667]

Hi, did you find your answer yet? You may be able to use the timeline option. It can have up to 10 light scenes at a single moment. It starts about page 46-50 of the manual.

[@e.m.7730]

Do you do consulting and remote assistance

[@BrandonHavrilla]

I dont at the moment unfortunately.

[@Heatlifer305]

Where are you located.? To contact you for an estimate. Thanks.

[@codymanning8387]

What model is the midi controller

[@josefbuckland]

Yes what is it

[@joshgrahamtn]

And what case?

[@davidzarco3465]

I don’t get how one Chanel is at 226 and the other at 438! I understand the 438 but where does the 226 come from?

[@BrandonHavrilla]

I am not sure I understand your question, Those might be random numbers I assigned to my fixtures.

[@davidzarco3465]

Brandon Havrilla i actually ended up figuring it out

[@conquistadordjpina]

what controller midi is using? Thanks

[@BrandonHavrilla]

Elation Midicon 2

[@djcheko9477]

you showed me

[@tuzmuveszetcsapat2600]

A csávó olyanoknak tart bemutatót, akinek egyébként nincs szükségük bemutatóra

[@FabioFabbi]

Anyone in London who knows how to program showXpress? Need for a dj event very soon! Pls DM

[@tuzmuveszetcsapat2600]

Ez a part-1-es ugye? Ez azt jelenti, hogy neked pont az első lépésekről kellett volna beszélned. Ha csak fényezni szeretted volna magad, akkor mit keresel ezen a felületen? Elmondom, miről kellett volna beszélned. Arról, hogy a program milyen dmx vezérlőkkel képes kommunikálni, és persze azt is, hogyan kell ezt beállítani, hogy felismerje. Ehhez képest te ezt jól átugrottad. Csak azt a lényeget ugrottad át, amiért értelmetlenné vált pont az, amiről aztán beszélsz. Nem azt kellene bizonygatnod, hogy te mennyire értesz a kütyühöz, hanem azt kellene bemutatnod, hogy mit kell ahhoz tenni, hogy a kütyü nálam is működjön. De úgy látom, hogy ez neked nem céled.

[@guglit5utaloma58]

Ha nem hadarnál, akkor talán érteném is amit mondasz.

[@derekking2765]

Man I hate show Xpress. Don't plan on this info ever translating to other softwares like MA or Avo. This shit is garbage

[@richardpowell4667]

If you don't like Hersheys with almonds, that's your choice. You don't have to yell at the world man!