How to control DMX Lights with Audio and MIDI (simple lesson)

Learn how to control DMX lights with audio triggers and MIDI (from a keyboard or sequencer) using four PAR 64 lights and a Chauvet Obey 40 controller. This lesson uses SCENES and CHASES that were created in “Simple DMX Programming (part 2)”
You can find some of the gear shown in the links below:
--The exact lights in this video are no longer available but you can buy similar ones here:
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(they have DMX functions like the ones shown as well as sound active mode and a remote)
-Obey 40 Controller and 2 DMX cables:
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-Alesis Q49 MIDI keyboard
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-iConnectivity Mio MIDI Interface
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[@bendehart645]

I've watched 3 of your videos now, and they're so helpful- I appreciate you taking the time!

[@LearnLizard]

+dump I appreciate you watching them!

[@r7mart]

Best DMX videos on the web period . Thanks

[@Jmyster4]

THIS. is what I wanted to see. I'm amazed nobody has ever made an entire setup using this before.

[@SAM-jf2yr]

Hey! this is SAM from INDIA, really is very helpful, your way of narrating and speed of throwing the words are excellent, everything is coming our of your mouth clear.........excellent job.

[@ianbaker3872]

Clearest most informative videos I've watched. I am a beginner at DMX lighting and you make it totally understandable. Don't stop your videos, they are great. Thx.

[@djstacktrace]

5:56 Is exactly the type of music I expected Steve to play

[@gleb3841]

spot on. I love this guy.

[@krzysztofhepner1001]

sir, it's a honour, to tell you, that you're the only person, that managed to let me understand how this stuff morks... and you did it in only 2 videous!!!!! :D

[@lutzkibbutz]

Steve, credit where it is due; this video is revelatory for me. I am a single midi act using automated lights; I have decided to go with l.e.d. lights and could get a Chauvet Obey70 or something similar to control them BUT they have no midi outs so I can’t program the lights and have my laptop software record my changes/scenes/chases. I have an old NSI TLC-16 and could not get it to operate properly with the new led pucks. Your video showed I do not need it anymore so right after I watched this I bought an Obey 40 online and the NSI is going to be listed very soon. Thanks so very much for all your videos...they are lifesavers! Jeff

[@clmn6712]

Very helpful videos. I own an American DJ DMX controller that is the exact same setup and controls as yours, and an American DJ Startec Stinger spot that is identical to your gobo-spot. Your videos have helped me a lot. Now I have to buy a keyboard with MIDI - neither my keyboard or electric piano have MIDI.

[@LearnLizard]

I'm glad the videos are helpful! You can get MIDI controllers pretty inexpensively these days. Especially used on eBay. Its really fun programming lights with them! Appreciate you watching...

[@dazziep4468]

That's all awesome and I've learnt a lot from watching your vids about DMX (it's something I've just gotten into) But that seems only useful when your music is also coming from your midi sequencer. What I can't seem to get my head around is how this is done live with DJs etc. You watch live shows and the lights are always bang in time and fit with the music (eg quiet hands I'm the air bit most lights off, big cool Lazer sweeping up and down, lots of smoke) Am I right in thinking there is just one guy somewhere who really knows how to use his controller and has loads of scenes and just hits them in the right place. If so wow I never knew that guy existed and only now realise what a hard and very rewarding job he's (or she) has got. I bow In respect for these people and the amazing job they do.

[@LearnLizard]

There are definitely a lot of amazing lighting guys running some amazing shows. Some bands are playing to backing audio tracks with MIDI tracks controlling the lights. There are also apps light Soundswitch that analyze audio in a DJ rig and automatically program light effects--there are lots of cool ways to produce great effects with the right setup!

[@dazziep4468]

@@LearnLizard brilliant thanks for replying and keep posting those awesome vids, I have learnt a lot from you. Thank you

[@jonconley4424]

you're videos are really good. you're explanation is straight to the point without any waste of time on useless info! Thank you for doing it right!

[@timdegaugh9512]

I don't want you to take this the wrong way, but I love you man!! These videos are so helpful!

[@LearnLizard]

I appreciate that!! Thanks very much for watching

[@htcblack5205]

people will dislike a video no matter how informative a video can be. SMFH

[@CarlitosASC]

I came across this channel and I’m so grateful man! When I open my venue I’m inviting you for the first show

[@LearnLizard]

Thank you! I'd love to come see the show 🙂

[@shitlordful]

This is the sickest thing, being a musician who's digital piano doubles as a midi controller, and being a DJ it's like > why haven't I done this already!! Ty for making this video, randomly popped up but see, musicians(instrumentalists) and DJs rarely are the same thing Wonder if possible to do this through a computer and interface, to have a guitar as a midi controller for the lights 🤔 So excited with all the possibilities this opens up

[@LearnLizard]

Once you start using MIDI to control lights and lasers, a whole new world of possibilities opens up! I know they make guitar-to-MIDI interfaces so I think that would be an AWESOME thing to try. If you get that working, please shoot a short video and post the link here. Thanks for watching!

[@reymondsantiago7965]

im a beginner and im starting watching your videos again and again,tnx

[@LearnLizard]

Thank you for watching my videos!

[@GerenM63]

Thanks for all your tutorials. Very helpful! I don’t know if anyone else has mentioned this, but on at least some of the Obey 40 clones, you can adjust the audio sensitivity by holding the audio mode button and tapping the up and down arrows to make the built-in mic more or less sensitive. Cheers!

[@LearnLizard]

Helpful tip- thanks for watching!

[@jimcarry5332]

How do you get the Midi keyboard to output notes to your dmx board? I have the same equipment as you do but for some reason it won't change the scenes, could you explain what you have to do to set up the midi keyboard. Thanks,

[@nonyabeezzzwaxxx2705]

need a class on MOVING head - scanners - fog - fixtures. can you make that happen?

[@cdslightingdesigners8801]

Very Useful videos for starters!! I appreciate your efforts.

[@CJWarlock]

This is actually a very good presentation. Simple, with explaining the terms, on-point. Thank you. :)

[@LearnLizard]

Glad it was helpful and appreciate you watching!

[@sureshpereira6114]

Best DMX video ever seen thanks 🙏

[@LearnLizard]

Thank you so much for those kind words and I really appreciate you watching!

[@EikkaAlatalo]

Thank you! That was very clear, informative and inspirational.

[@sheikboyPH]

Thanks for the DMX Programming and Controlling tutorials, God bless

[@LearnLizard]

I appreciate you watching!

[@plasmavox]

Great stuff thank you! Looking forward to control lights from a midi sequencer. As I never even looked into DMX - coming from the music side of things - your videos were very helpful!

[@visualmars]

Just a note, for MIDI controllers, I'd recommend a Launchpad or similar controller over a piano-style keyboard. They tend to be cheaper, and it's a lot easier to mash a square button than it is to try to find the black keys when your live set is absolutely... ahem, "turnt." Not to mention they come with Ableton Live, which includes some of the best MIDI manipulation tools on the market.

[@benibbq]

+2MSBHVE you using USB-DMX-MIDI in LIVE 9 64bit? If so what USB-DMX box do you use? thx

[@visualmars]

+beni b b q I use DMXis (www.enttec.com/?main_menu=Products&pn=70570). It comes with hardware and software (standalone and VST). I control it right from Ableton Live 9.6 64 bit using the VST, and it works flawlessly.

[@visualmars]

+beni b b q Check out this video: blog.dubspot.com/video-tutorial-midi-mapping-led-lights-ableton-dmxis/

[@PuertaAbierta2012]

Thanks lots for sharing your time and knowledge with us. It has been greatly helpful.

[@TheBestbackingtracks]

Hiya! Great video! Do you have any advice on What lighting set up to get for a Duo act, we have a windows laptop and want to run some kind of DAW so that we can out put the left and right of the backing track to the PA but Also a third channel for "click track" and cues for certain things, but also want to be able to program the lights from Midi! So just to be clear we want the laptop to run the backing tracks and the lights, any suggestions?

[@masoodadams4652]

thank you very much for taking the time in making these extremely helpful videos. much appreciated

[@SynthAddict]

very nice and clear video thanks from a MIDI maniac and a DMX newbie :-)

[@LearnLizard]

Thanks for the kind words and glad it was helpful! - I'm a bit of a MIDI maniac myself :) As you will learn, there are lots of great ways to combine music and lights with MIDI and DMX. Have fun!

[@SynthAddict]

@@LearnLizard thanks again so the mic is built into the Obey 40, no way to patch a sound into it? that would be nice for late night jams where you don't want to blast the neighbors

[@LearnLizard]

@@SynthAddict No way to go direct. I've actually thought about opening up the case and trying to wire an audio in jack. Thanks for reminding me- it might make a good video ;)

[@SynthAddict]

@@LearnLizard cool, glad I could be that rock in your shoe :-) I'm a fan of certain DIY things and I will probably do that when I buy one, and void the warranty

[@marting6037]

I've finally got round to creating a similar set-up and all working good controlling scenes via recorded midi from Reason sequencer but was wondering if it's possible to also trigger fades rather than instant/immediate switches from one scene to another? Not played with it much but if you can shed any light (no pun intended) i'd really appreciate your perspective on this.

[@DarrellWard59]

Is there anything in particular you did to make the scene stay ON after pressing the note on your keyboard?My scene shuts off as soon as I release the note.

[@mangoband]

Hey mon....im from the Bahamas... great video... helped me out so much.... keep on rockin mon..!!!

[@dexgames4366]

Your videos are really instructive ! Love 'em ! I wonder if there's a way to control a DMX Controller on stage with a Behringer FCB1010 Footswitch Controller (or similar) Song 1 - Bank 1 = 10 Scenes in it : [(Scene 1) Intro - (Scene 2) Verse - (Scene 3) Chorus - (Scene 4) Solo - (Scene 5) Ending] Song 2 - Bank 2 = 10 Scenes in it : [(Scene 1) Intro - (Scene 2) Verse - (Scene 3) Chorus - (Scene 4) Solo - (Scene 5) Ending] And so on... Expression Pedal for Dimming everything to Blackout, Press next Song's Bank, Dimming everything back on. If it happens that you make a tutorial on this, I'd owe you a Debt for Life

[@jannis002]

Yes, I know this has been 4 years ago... but anyways, you could maybe create a Chase for each Song and add the specific Scenes. Then use the Footswitch as the Tap Button (idk if this is possible)

[@mrjenybean]

just watched 1 through 3 and you these have been so helpful! thank you

[@LearnLizard]

Thanks for your comment and I appreciate you watching!

[@enregistreur]

This is so cool! I'm just getting interested in this, to upgrade in quality for a show, and it's so useful! Thank you! Subscribed :D

[@LearnLizard]

Awesome! Glad it was helpful and appreciate you watching (and subscribing)

[@MeesLWijnnbeek]

woow this is the best budget setup id, smart maan. options are endless

[@ColRedfearn]

Here is a silly question for you: Can you daisy chain the power cables as well as DMX cables?

[@LANTMUSIC]

Thanks for video, i have a similar setup yo trigger chases from a computer sending midi notes, but midi toggles on and off to activate the chases, meaning i need to press the note again to deactivate the chase, how do you get around that?, i see your activate the chases directly

[@LearnLizard]

That’s an interesting question- I’ve only really used triggered scenes from the computer (as opposed to chases) because once I had that workflow down it was easier for me to create a sequence of scenes on the computer than a chase on the controller. That being said you may be able to program your MIDI notes to “latch” depending on your software so you don’t have press the note again. Sorry I’m not more help on this one…

[@AndrewBanker1]

I have been trying this. Work fine for calling up scenes. When I call up a chase, the chase does not start unless I hit the Auto button on the Obey 40. If I leave the Auto button on all the time, then I can’t go back to a scene without it going forward to the next one. Any thoughts on this? Thanks

[@modularsquircle]

These videos are awesome! Thank you! :)

[@LearnLizard]

+modularsquircle Thanks for watching them!

[@robertcampbell545]

Just what I needed! Thank you so much! great lesson done very well!

[@josephlaramy3760]

Your vids are the best

[@LearnLizard]

Thank you very much for watching!

[@jimpatin2345]

Is there any way to improve the Obey 40's audio response? I would like my lighting system to respond to music but, as you said, it doesn't work very well except when hearing very strong and distinct sounds.

[@oscarwylder]

Thanks again for another top video - Subbed :)

[@MieszkoPlonowski]

Thx for help! Awesome! Simple and easy to understand!

[@davidmcmillin1632]

Steve, love your vids!! I want to know how to program a blackout from my Donner MK25 keyboard to a Rockforce 384 light controller? I have the 384 rack mounted and theMK25 sitting on top of another keyboard I play, and would love to able to black out the lights without reaching for the blackout button on the rockforce. Years ago I used a laptop and the light would go on with 1 press and go off on the 2nd press of the same key. Now, i can only switch from 1 light to another and they always always on. Any ideas? Thanks Dave

[@LearnLizard]

I don't know all the Rockforce 384 functions, but I'm thinking the best way to do this would be to program a "black out scene" (scene with dimmer set to 0) and then program the MK25 to trigger that scene. (at least that's how I would do it) Appreciate you watching!

[@davidmcmillin1632]

Steve, thanks for your response and yes I was able to program a cc of 126 on drum pad of the MK 25 which now triggers the blackout I needed! Keep up the great vids and thanks again!

[@gamini_p5766]

Really thankful to your Video and it is really helpful

[@LearnLizard]

Appreciate you watching!

[@orlitorl]

awesome video. I'm finally starting to understand dmx thanks to you...subscribed...

[@bradleymayfield5194]

When I press the music button my lights start flashing and the numbers on my board start running really fast without any music or sound in the background

[@princecomputer2007]

you are awsome with lights

[@LearnLizard]

Thanks for the kind words! (and I appreciate you watching)

[@Leroyburksband]

How do you connect a Behringer fcb1010 board to a dmx512 control board through midi??????

[@LearnLizard]

You have to program the 1010 to send MIDI notes instead of program change commands. (lots of foot pedals won't let you do that, but you can on the Behringer) Most basic hardware DMX controllers that I have seen like the the Obey 40 only respond to MIDI notes for scene and chase triggering.

[@stxvision9892]

Thank you very much, easy to understand and learn!

[@PaulDoyle93]

Great vids, the way you said the audio function is designed for EDM music mainly, can it play just as well with any type of music? And as you said they change With the pattern of the bass drum or the sound of the bass drum

[@LearnLizard]

When I was experimenting with the audio trigger mode (or what the Obey 40 calls "Music Chase Playback") it only seemed to work reliably with tracks that had a loud and consistent kick drum in the mix. Other odd meter or regular rock songs that I tried didn't sync very well. As an alternative, there is also a "Tap Sync" function that you could try to keep things playing together better. Your milage may vary, but that was my experience. Appreciate you watching...

[@PaulDoyle93]

LearnLizard thank you for the advice and I may just auto it and have a friend just set it to the or near the tempo of the song, iv done live lights for live band With what looked like the obey 40 and a smaller one for the front lights but brilliant pieces of equipment and no problem :)

[@blackbeltbeatdown]

Bpm sync via midi clock would be so much easier. Imagine trying to program lights this way for an entire set?

[@huips01]

Thank you sir, very usefully and great teaching.

[@christbel4965]

Wow ! great tutorial! love to watch your tutorial !

[@clown134]

that's amazing. NADA you could transpose any midi file down to c0 and it would sink perfectly

[@LearnLizard]

Glad it was helpful and thanks for watching!

[@top-voice1674]

Hi, could you please tell me a midi pedal reference to control my Dmx controller ? Thanks

[@AndrewBanker1]

That makes sense. Ideally I’d still like to run a midi foot switch into a iPad DMX app. Would that need a midi / usb cable, usb to lightning adapter and then a modem and Ethernet to DMX converter? Is there a simpler way?

[@LearnLizard]

iPad apps are a great solution. Here's a video with MIDI and an iPad controlling a lighting rig: kzbin.info/www/bejne/mYnOoaFsqcp1prs (and yes you pretty much need to have the Router + Ethernet to DMX converter unless you buy into a closed proprietary system)

[@uditpeshkar7327]

thank you so much sir you explain it so easily awsome very very helpful

[@Molul_]

Could I directly connect my iPad to the Obey 40 MIDI IN, to send the MIDI signals, instead of having the keyboard MIDI controller between the iPad and the Obey?

[@aabidalimulla249]

Thanks for all your videos. They were of great help. Keep up the good work. Thanks again.

[@mattyhudson2081]

My controller has a music button but also a RCA In for the sound works like magic for the soundswitch monthly fee

[@LearnLizard]

That sounds cool- I've always wanted to give SoundSwitch a try. Looks like it has a bunch of amazing features...

[@MindbendStudios]

Specific question about the Obey 40, if I select Scene 1 twice in a row it seems to turn off scene 1 and go back to whatever is set in manual mode. It also does this when selecting the same scene but in a different bank. This is extremely annoying when trying to "play" a show with a keyboard, selecting the same scene on any bank blacks out the stage. Thanks!

[@ericcruz2009]

Mr. Steve, thank you for being so helpful. What could be the updated info for 2021 ? How do u adapt a final song (fixture programming included...) to...Serato for instance..?

[@LearnLizard]

Glad this was helpful! To make the most use of MIDI control for lights I am finding that using a computer has a lot more options. Here is a video showing a Mac running Logic triggering scenes in Vibrio on the iPad: kzbin.info/www/bejne/laKTi6x9iJWJjbM I am also working on a new video that will show how the DAW on your computer can control a lighting rig with an Ethernet DMX adapter. Stay tuned...

[@menchacavblog]

Me ayudo a hacer realidad un proyecto, tenia nociones pero vi que no estaba tan perdido. Gracias

[@ChelseaRobson]

Would I be able to use a wireless midi input like the Yamaha MD-BT01? I want to be able to send midi signals via my iphone/ipad.

[@nathoneil7643]

your videos are great help for me, I can now run dmx smoothly however, Can you please do some videos on how to control the dmx with sequencer when u have more than 5 or 6 banks? how do you know which key in the keyboard is for? .. thanx again Steve .. by the way I have purchased exactly what you have in the video .. maybe you should ask for commission from these guys :)

[@kopperr1403]

thank you for your videos

[@LearnLizard]

Thank you for watching them!!

[@AndrewBanker1]

I am using a Chauvet Obey 40 for a wedding band setup. I am triggering scenes via midi. My question relates to chases. I have 6 chases programmed in the Obey 40. I can call them up using midi notes. But I can no work out how to start them without pressing the auto button on the controller. And if I heave it on, when I return to scenes, they continue to scroll. If there a command to start a chase? Thanks, Andrew

[@LearnLizard]

Hi- The MIDI functions on the Obey 40 are pretty limited and I don't know of any work arounds to do exactly what you want. However one idea is to program your chases with a simple midi program/sequencer and trigger your static scenes or "sequences" from one device.

[@SunnydelMaro]

Thanks for best Information !

[@mikaeloliveira6166]

Can I connect the DMX board to the computer using a MIDI/USB cable, so I can program my chases and scenes using, for example, QLC+? Thanks.

[@marting6037]

I was wondering how you might trigger a chase from the keyboard but to be honest, if you go the sequencer route chases become effectively redundant - am i right? Provided sufficient thought's gone into creating scenes then programmer the sequencer to recall scenes is in effect a chase; or at least that's my understanding.

[@BIG_Speakers_And_Other_Stuff]

Thank you for very helpful explanatory videos. Do you know a way i can make the microphone work better? I have set a speaker next to the control panel to avoid such high volume.I play a lot of different music and use some scanners at home, If it had been possible to connect the microphone to audio in one way or another

[@ziyanli3288]

Thank you! It was so helpful!

[@enin_music]

Youre my savior!

[@newjw52]

How do you get the Obey 40 to respond via MIDI using a MIDI Foot Controller? I'd like to be able to select scenes, banks and chases using a MIDI Foot Controller.

[@chrislilly1981]

Hi there!! Thanks so much for the video! I am using an Alesis QX25 to connect to an Obey 70... The issue im having is that when i plug it in...the keys... left to right control Bank 7 scene 1 thru Bank 10 scene 1... i was wondering if you know of a way to access the missing scenes (Bank 1 scene 1 thru Bank 6 scene 8) and everything after Bank 10 scene 2... its odd that my Alesis starts at scene 7... so i was curious if these smaller 25 key units have a way to go up or down a bank and access more midi notes? or to assign ...say... key 00 to play bank 1 scene 1... key 01 to play bank 2 scene 1... etc...

[@lucasadlhoch]

Great Video! Many thanks!

[@josh.graham]

Thanks great tutorial! very clear!

[@BrettGarner17]

Could you control the lights with automation in Ableton?

[@a1auctionshop]

Thank you Steve(LearnLizard) for taking the time making these videos! I have learned a lot from your experience. I do have a question that implies with “Angler.digital” and “Martin George”. Is that I would like to use chases to have a controlled fade in and out effect during a show. You did mention to “Jacob Nielsen” 11 months ago about how you can't control the fade time on the Obey 40 via MIDI. But if pre-program a chase with a long fade time, your scanners should slowly move from each scene to the next. What steps would I need to take to get the pre-programed chase to work with MIDI? All it does is open the chase, but the sequence of scenes on that chase program doesn’t activate, since MIDI is not activating the AUTO button on the Obey 40. Plus is there any way around the part that “Angler.digital” mentioned in his question about “When selecting the same scene but in a different bank the lights black out on stage.” Thanks in advance and thanks again Steve for your great videos!

[@JoelLGilmer]

How do you clone one controller to another controller. Or, backup your programming to save and restore to another.

[@LearnLizard]

Most software controllers (or sequencers as in this video) will let you save settings and programs for recall (on the same or similar devices) For simple hardware controllers (as in this video) you are stuck with having to reprogram on each device.

[@chompy666]

that doesn't work with my dmx controller when i connect it to the keyboard. Which buttons i need to press for to programm? thanks!!

[@LearnLizard]

If your DMX controller accepts MIDI control make sure you are connected from the keyboard to the MIDI "in" jack on the controller. (and not a fog control jack which may look the same) Then you need to set your keyboard to the lowest possible octave which should start with MIDI note 00. (some keyboard won't go that low) Now if you have scenes programmed into the first bank of the DMX controller, the lowest keys on the keyboard should trigger them. Hope that makes sense and good luck getting it working!

[@Sprenklefish]

I have an M Audio Oxygen 25 midi keyboard, but it only has a type A output, not the normal usb output or even a 5 pin midi output. Can I use some kind of adapter for my keyboard to go into my Obey40?

[@LearnLizard]

Thats a really good question. I believe to make it work you would need a USB MIDI Host Module like this: www.amazon.com/USB-MIDI-Host-Module-controllers/dp/B0752M869X Let me know if you get it working so others can know too. And thanks for watching.

[@rickcostin]

Thanks for the tutorials, I thought I'd have to join NASA to understand how to program this thing....

[@LearnLizard]

Ha Ha- well its not rocket science, but sometimes it can seem that way! Appreciate you watching...

[@Austinabletontutoronline]

Awesome tips!

[@sebastianperdomo3580]

PLEASE HELP! It is working, but for some reason, I am having to wait about 5 seconds between pressing keys for it to work. Any help?

[@AntonArhipov]

Very useful!

[@LearnLizard]

Glad to hear it was helpful and thanks for watching!

[@gabrielegiuffre]

do you you know why my Casio keyboard wk-1200 hooked up with midi cable with my DMX lights controller won't work ... and i tried on any midi channels 1 through 16 ...nothing !

[@jennifermaylove9962]

Hi I just bought a 230w home audio system, I would like to know how I get the lights to work?

[@bandongishaya9815]

Nice one sir,But i have a question,My question is that will it be possible to make another programmed that will work with an exact music going on at that spot not a recorded one?,like music that is live play in church

[@EtiKai13]

im looking into this for a project im working on. would this also be made possible when playing multiple notes at the same time, or have each octave for example connected to one light, so that you are able to create different combinations of colors with every chord, if that makes sense and can i combine this light trigger with the audio of the keyboard itself?

[@LearnLizard]

In this particular setup (with an Obey 40 controller) your creative options are somewhat limited. Each single MIDI note from the keyboard with trigger whatever scene you have programmed. (you can also trigger each step in a chase with audio separately) Doing more interesting things (as you are describing) is best done with a software controller (and there are many to choose from)

[@michaelbronfman7648]

I enjoyed the video. What was the music you played. It was rad, very cool synth

[@TheDoggyChannelVideo]

Hi, first, great tutorials you have done!!! 2nd, I have a question, whats the app youre using in the ipad? if i heard well is it midior? Thanks!!!

[@unrulysoldier2140]

Steve can a dmx controller use its onboard mic to sync lights without just syncing the timing of scene changes ? So in other words if the controller is being used in real time without pre programmed scenes. Thanks.

[@LearnLizard]

On the simple DMX hardware controllers I am familiar with (like the Obey 40 in this video) the mic only triggers scenes or chases as you say. However several software controllers I have seen have functions that will control the lights directly using sound and even distinguish between different frequencies of the sound to control different attributes. In most instances, if you really want the best control of your rig, you need to use software based controllers.

[@PsyckadeliTV]

Great video. Thank you for making it...

[@ryangilpin9049]

Hey! So I am using a Rockville rock force 386 controller. I am also using a usb to midi interface so I can run midi notes over my backtracks to trigger scenes. When the midi note plays it won’t trigger any scenes. I’ve checked and they are on the same midi channel. Just wondering if you had any ideas what’s wrong

[@LearnLizard]

There are a few things that have to be exactly right for this to work (it took me a while to figure out) First, if you have scenes programmed in Bank 1 you need the very lowest MIDI notes to trigger them. (Notes 00-07) Nothing else will work. Also, some sequencers will send continuous MIDI note off data (to avoid sticking notes) You need to turn that off or filter it out to make this work. Hope that helps and good luck!

[@djalejandromartin3992]

Very helpful tutorial, can you do one with robotic lights?