Chauvet DJ Gigbar Move + and ILS Command Review

Reviewing and demonstrating the new stage lighting system I decided to get for my live sets.

[@raevenbrough4523]

The Music and Light show looks epic bro! Very Hypnotic and mesmerizing, great work!

[@tarekith]

Thanks!

[@djrichie1374]

Great video, much info! Thanks. Nice presets AND love the music 🙂

[@ArtyPartyFaces]

fantastic video, thanks for all your effort and sharing

[@DJBre]

Just got mine and I'm amazed

[@communitymusicstudio6595]

Outstanding presentation!

[@Somac2006]

I will say the nice thing about the ILS command is that some of the functionality missing could be addressed with firmware upgrades.

[@JohnBodenburg]

Great set. I love your sound. Really cool. Those presets really work with the music.

[@tarekith]

Thanks!

[@blindinquisition9133]

Super helpful video, thank you!

[@ChrisSkaggs-ks8oy]

It's a setting in the light

[@philipTOMPSETT]

Great video thanks

[@donadoma]

Great! 👍 I had the move a while ago, now i have a smaller version from eurolite without the moving heads. The lighting thing is realy a world on its own..

[@tarekith]

It's been a fun rabbit hole to go down for sure, Pretty crazy how many some what affordable options there are now.

[@glowbright]

What other good options are out there now. Let's say I'm on a budget between 2000 to 5000 dollars? Trying to find cool classy lighting solutions that i can get creative with and don't look cheap. @@tarekith

[@jmac4shizzle]

Awesome

[@CHASETHE28]

OK, I'm convinced, we just bought it and a haze machine! 😱 We are a cover duet with a DJ set after so this looks perfect for us

[@ItsMagicSteve]

It's light is incredible and we used 2 GigBars and the ILS Command in a big room with about 1000 guests. Incredible light effects and really good quality. Every € spend is worth it :)

[@haverelmink]

Tasteful use of color. Nice. No need to use every color and mode in the Gigbar just because they're there!

[@tarekith]

Less is more in my world :)

[@haverelmink]

@@tarekithHey! Just recognized your name from the Ableton forum a from long time ago! I was Hambone. I sequenced and controlled all of my audio, video, and lighting through Live back then. I miss those days!

[@tarekith]

@@haverelmink Hello hello!

[@bradmadison6397]

Do you know if Chauvet has addressed any of the issues you pointed out since you published this review? Looks like it was 9 months ago. I have a Chauvet Gigbar 2.0 and am considering upgrading to this unit, and a command to have a bit better control. I hate not being able to easily navigate to a white wash or something in the middle of a wedding reception dance etc. Nice review! Thanks. 👍

[@jaherron1]

Nice sample set.

[@djjohnnyp2700]

Thanks for the thorough review! A lot more than what they have out there. I’ve been using mine for about 3 months and the casing already ripped. Also a major issue I have is every time I plug it in it asks to insert usb stick and won’t work accurately. It this like a need to update firmware thing? I have to unplug and plug numerous times until it randomly works

[@tarekith]

Yeah, sounds like an update issue. Chauvet has a video here on KZbin showing how to do it.

[@furybn7527]

Hi there, thanks for the great video, I was wondering, if you could tell me what kind of hard wire goes into Ils machine?

[@mikehargrove3154]

Great video I just got my ils comand for the very same reasons. I also taped uv filters over the strobe lights so they strobe uv instead of just white it alos tamed the brightness, so they are not so bright.

[@kennyplay5982]

I'm sure Chauvet will add UV to the white, just like they did with Gigbar 1 to Gigbar 2

[@tomcoon6930]

@@kennyplay5982 can that be done in a firmware update or new fixture in future

[@hiptoalieu]

With DMX and upgraded fixtures you'll be able to access Complex Color Fades Synchronized Chases Cues Fading in and Out Cool Intensity Effects A wide variety of different movement effects Prisms And a LOT more control overall!

[@eezyrider65]

Can you tell me how I make the moving heads go full circle instead of concentrating forward??

[@dj_alig249]

Nice

[@robdiesel76544]

I can access the UV lights with ADJ mydmx go.

[@sebsatiantheda9343]

Oh wow, thank your answer!, Well, it’s a Great device. Was the Programs and Shows included in the command Controller ,or made it by Yourself ? Best regards, Sebastian.

[@tarekith]

I made the presets used in this video myself. It's very easy to do with the ILS Command.

[@djrichie1374]

When in Blackout the movers still make noise and moving arround.... set first in freeze and after that in blackout ;-) ( then you hear only the fans :-) )

[@kevinholata9673]

Can you control other moving heads with the ils command

[@tarekith]

Only if they are from chauvet and also use the ILS protocol.

[@sebsatiantheda9343]

Hey, Create Light Show!, are you used to Programmed The Light Show DMX or Only the IlS command ? thanks for Your answer ! Regard, Sebastian

[@tarekith]

That was all from the ILS command.

[@DJARMZ74]

Are you using a regular 3.5 cord for the sound mode?

[@tarekith]

Yep, I go from the tape outs of my mixer to the 3.5 inputs on the ILS Command.

[@molymix]

@@tarekith what are tape outs? I have FLX10 and I want to connect it to ILS Command with AUX. What cable should I buy? I am thinking about 3.5 aux (ILS Command) to RCA (FLX10). Will it work?

[@ItsMagicSteve]

Hi 😀, can the ILS Command also control 2 Chauvet DJ Gigbbar Move Bars?

[@tarekith]

Yes, but they will both do the exact same thing, you can’t control them independently. .

[@JonathanMahoneyDOP]

Do you know how we get two to work? I can’t find any info on how to set up the 2nd gig bar. Would I keep the 2nd gig bar set to the same Dfi channel as the 1st?

[@ItsMagicSteve]

@@JonathanMahoneyDOP Hi, yes, actually this was easy to get to resolve. As I wanted both GigBars to do the same, I made the settings identical on both bars and used the same DFI channel. In my case I used DFI 16 and also specified this on my ILS Command et viola :).

[@ItsMagicSteve]

this was done under settings and I put the GibBars btw also to Slave, as the ILS COmmand is the Master device. Just wanted to add it to my previous comment ;)

[@TrevorMitchell-ix1kt]

How does this light work with a green screen?

[@tarekith]

I have no idea to be honest, never used one. Sorry.

[@radiodjs1]

Thanks for the thoughts on the lighting. I just ordered the "Commander"! Where do you play music like this?

[@tarekith]

Any place that will have me :)

[@djrichie1374]

Note: the other RFC-XL controller you talking about is NOT for Gigbar move + ils... (!)

[@chepe8977]

Thanks for putting that out there.

[@kennyplay5982]

I wish they come out with ILS foot controller

[@rafaelunplugged]

I wish you could reprogram the foot pedal 😭

[@hiptoalieu]

Dude...when you do get into DMX it's going to fit your sets SO MUCH BETTER! I think for you you should think about doing something like 4 Intimidator Spot 260s on totems, and then a 4 bar quad ILS behind you...Plus I think you can then get a stronger laser to put as your centerpiece, PLUS if you want to stronger derbies.

[@tarekith]

I ended up trading my ILS Command for the WMX1 right after I made this video actually :) not sure I can afford new lights yet though, pretty pricey once you get out of the Gigbar realm.

[@amax92]

Helpful video! Any feedback on the WMX1 with the Move? How does it compare to the Command so far?

[@tarekith]

@@amax92 I plan on doing a video review here shortly, but briefly the WMX1 gives you a little more control over the strobes, moving heads, and pars, but a little less control over the laser and overall colors available to all the fixtures. Mainly due to Chauvet not opening up all the Gigbar functionality to their DMX Spec.

[@clemdog76]

I like intimidator line, too. Impressive lighting for the price. All a musician needs is 4 hybrids. A lot of show… easily would do a 3 hour set.

[@Bertiemang]

How's the chauvet BT air app in 2024? It doesn't have any good reviews...

[@tarekith]

Honestly I've never used it even once.

[@Bertiemang]

@@tarekith Is it something you can test? There's not many recent videos on it, and I'm looking for something simple to control the lights instead of getting the external hardware controller

[@djbld]

Last track ID?

[@tarekith]

All the ‘songs’ in this demo are just a part of my live act, so I don’t have a name for it.

[@manidelgado]

Can you dim the lights with the remote?

[@tarekith]

Yes, that’s what the faders on the ILS command are for.

[@manidelgado]

I'm interested in only using the remote and not the command....can you dim lights with only use of the hand held remote. I have reached out to so many KZbiners and have not been able to get a difinitive answer. Thanks for your help 🙏

[@tarekith]

@@manidelgado Yes you can dim the lights with the remote, but it's a very slow process where you have to hit the + and - buttons many times. Also, you lose control over dimming on individual lights, it's all or nothing. You cannot dim the strobes at all with the remote.

[@manidelgado]

Got it! Does the command fit in the case....can you dump out the footswitch and slide in the command instead? Thanks again for your help

[@tarekith]

@@manidelgado No, the command is 10x bigger than the footswitch, you'll need a separate case or bag for it.

[@Flashbacktampabay]

The name of the "smoke machine" again please

[@tarekith]

Chauvet D1x

[@mosszaphod]

@@tarekith - Isn't it 1DX?

[@DjordjeStojkovic-kc3gu]

Дму😂🎉😢😮

[@atlargegroupllc2694]

You better off with a obey 70 , program eight different scenes and call it a day’ also the controller is overpriced ; for Wi-Fi get a difi wireless transmitter and receiver range is good up to a 100ft

[@clemdog76]

Useless… time to get dmx control

[@ggreenleaf47]

I have this gigbar and ils command, and also a gigbar2...would you recommend using both to ensure good coverage, particularly if I set up one of them behind me? Also if I just a small amt of fog from my machine in front of gigbar I place behind me, will the fog stay in place for the most part, or will it blanket the room no matter how little I dispense?

[@tarekith]

Nothing wrong with using both Gigbars, but I don't think the ILS command will work with the Gigbar 2, only the gigbar move + ILS. Fog/haze tends to dissipate pretty quickly once in the air, so a little bit will fade away pretty quickly and you'll need to introduce more over time. In my experience it tends to slowly blanket whatever space it's in, though with most haze machines today it doesn't smell bad or anything that might bother an audience.

[@JSprayaEntertainment]

cool but very pro and complex i might go with an AI option , cuz my hands are always doing music stuff