GrandMA2 Timecode Setup and Basics

[@lilleeon]

Always wanted to know how they do this . 🆒

[@MisterMotion]

I’ve been wondering how people do the Macros. Thanks for the Video!!

[@AaronHiebLighting]

Of course! Yeah, I’ve kind of updated a few things with the macro lately as well to make it work better with my file. I will likely upload a video on that here soon!

[@MisterMotion]

@@AaronHiebLighting earns a sub from me!!

[@lilleeon]

What is Time coding good for ?

[@AaronHiebLighting]

It’s most useful application is usually syncing lighting/video cues with music seamlessly at concerts/events, but there’s a really wide range of applications within lighting that timecode could be a really useful solution for!

[@lilleeon]

@@AaronHiebLighting aah I figured that much . Cool

[@sarinsahil]

Exactly what I was looking for Aaron! Thank you. Quick Question: If you were touring and had a new GrandMA2 each night would this setup be feasible? (Like in an audio console one can just recall Scenes. Could you just transfer a pre configured scenes/macros, load them and patch the lighting for the night. I hope this makes sense. Thank you!

[@sarinsahil]

- Would this require a lot of time to configure each night? I mean would using a new console with new lighting be time efficient at all? How long would something like take approximately?

[@AaronHiebLighting]

Hey sorry for the late response. Yes, you can just load the same file on a new MA. I always make a base file and save a copy each night I’m at a different venue on the road so I can always start from the same spot with my base file.

[@AaronHiebLighting]

And as far as how long the process would take day to day is dependent on a lot of factors including fixtures, elements needed to adapt the house rig to, and workflow. Some days I can clone a rig and be set in 15 minutes, some days I’ll have to build head files and spend 4 hours trying to get everything looking good.

[@nvcnyc4298]

is there any way to explain how to trigger ableton or any other software from grandMA2 by uding MidiNote?

[@AaronHiebLighting]

I could look into it. I use MA2 to trigger other softwares like resolume arena by patching “dummy” dimmers in MA2 and use those dimmers to trigger resolume actions similarly to mapping midi, but instead of “edit midi” I hit “edit DMX” and it works the same way. Not sure if there is an option to do anything like that in Ableton, but maybe look into showcockpit as a way to use OSC to do something like that. That’s the first thing I can think of. I’ll let you know if I can find anything else.

[@rudy5786]

Hello Aaron !!! Cool video thanks a lot. But i have a question. How do you syncronise markers in reaper to your timecode pools ? I want to do this for a show. The drummer launch tracks one stage with a PC so i want to use reaper to do that and create a timecode show. So when he hits the next marker it's automaticly run my song : so change my timecode pool and run the show. And i don't understand how to do that. Thanks Aaron !

[@AaronHiebLighting]

Hey, sorry for the late response. I actually have been using a plunging called TimecodeMAte for this application. It’s phenomenal and I believe it’s free or quite cheap. Look up TimecodeMAte in the KZbin search and it should pop up!

[@pinki6666]

One big question, does i need the focusrite audio interface or just I can do it without interface, second question! What part on the back sides the time code audio plug goes? I hope you can help, by the way thanks for the video✌🏿

[@AaronHiebLighting]

You don’t need that specific interface. You can use onboard audio but you will still need to split the TC generator rack and the audio if you wish to have an audio track output from reaper. All you’d really need is a 1/8’ to XLR cable to just output the TC generator but to do both you’d need a splitter so you have a left and a right xlr if that makes sense. It’s a lot easier to do the routing with an audio interface but you can find them for pretty cheap. As far as the port on the back side of the console, it should just say LTC in. Make sure to only have the TC generator track sent down that line to minimize issues with timecode generation. Hope this helps!

[@pinki6666]

@@AaronHiebLighting helps a lot 🤜🏾🤛 I am working with the dot 2 ma, I really appreciate you answer✌🏿 thanks buddy🇲🇽🇺🇲I will subscribe to your channel.

[@AaronHiebLighting]

@@pinki6666 much appreciated! Hope everything works out well!

[@manhtuantran9910]

Hi. Thank you for uploading this video. I have a question? How would you setup in a show? If I use a soundcard like you, but plug both ends of the wire through the audio mixer and take another wire from the mixer, plug it into the LTC on the MA, is it possible?

[@AaronHiebLighting]

Hmm, sorry for the late response. I’m actually not sure. I’ll have to experiment with this and I’ll try to get back to you!

[@manhtuantran9910]

​@@AaronHiebLighting Hi Aaron. Glad that you reply.

[@xKaWax]

Thanks for the tips! Anywhere to download the showfile? How do you trigger differents songs with reaper ? Marker ? Regions ?

[@capknsedat]

Man if u have soundcard outputs why u seperate channels u dont need that L-R sound-ltc juts for who using cable

[@Bingbanglightingdesinger]

Can you make 2 nup how to contact real-time can you show me? Grand ma 2 and 3

[@lokmanjl9272]

Nice video friend👍🏿

[@AaronHiebLighting]

Thank you! Much appreciated

[@lilleeon]

@@AaronHiebLighting What is Time coding good for ?

[@nealtver]

Good job bro. Can you send your showfile for learning?

[@TheViken1]

respectable - awesome

[@prenumenumedefamilie3418]

AHA SO YOU USE A AUDIO STME LIKE A CLICK TRACK FOR AUDIO IN OR MIDI IN FROM MA2 RIGHT?

[@akivastagetech]

15:10 you can also press the "fix" button instead of typing it... but great vudeo!

[@AaronHiebLighting]

Lol yeah I always had trouble finding that damn fix key 😂

[@Bingbanglightingdesinger]

Hai bro I add to reaper timecode ganaratre then put one song but timecodeganarter routing why

[@AaronHiebLighting]

I’m sorry, I don’t think I’m following the question

[@jamesmathew1861]

Can u pls help me out with this timecode

[@AaronHiebLighting]

Sure, whatcha wanna know? Haha

[@doitofficial651]

How to connect pc to console

[@AaronHiebLighting]

Match IP ranges and join the consoles master session. Make sure invite is enabled.

[@jamesmathew1861]

I want I am james and I want to know more about timecode

[@jamesmathew1861]

Aaron