[SML] Mac-based Lighting Control software: thoughts?

[Bryan Manternach]

Actually, several vendors have adopted the free software model to some 
degree.  It is either limited by runtime, or the number of DMX channels 
suported without a license key.  If you dig deep enough in some web 
sites, you'll find these sorts of demo deals.  Last time I checked,

- Jands Vista Byron V2 was offered as a free demo that would run on a 
laptop, but without a license it blacks out periodically
- MA does this model now, 
http://www.malighting.com/en/products/control/control/ma-lighting/grandma2-onpc/gma2onpc-grandma2-onpc.html
- High End Systems offers Hog4PC for free download
- ChamSys Of course, but it is not really crippled if you have a real 
USB DMX interface.  It only needs licenses to go beyond 1 universe.
- Avolites offers a "Pearl 2004 console simulator" though I have not 
tried it yet.

And there are more I am sure...

-s


On 2/11/15 5:50 AM, Herrick Goldman via Stagecraft wrote:
> Yeah if only it didn't use magic to make the Q work....  I've touched 
> that console before..   When it came out there were mis-spellings in 
> the interface and the park function would park pan and tilt but not 
> intensity.   Suffice to say I won't be using it for anything mission 
> critical in the future.   Also never name any professional device 
> "magic-anything".  It implies that there's a mystery in its 
> functionality that we can't be expected to comprehend.  Would you 
> expect uncle bill to use "magicmotr" to fly something over your head?
>
> Free is good TANSTAAFL tho..
>
> I think Ma on pc software is free if you have a Dmx dongle.
>
>
>
> Sent from my H-pad
>
> Herrick Goldman
> 917-797-3624
> www.HGlightingdesign.com <http://www.HGlightingdesign.com>
>

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