If you like to be hands on and like faders, knobs, etc a controllers are good. But as far as being better, software is definitely better. Software is often cheaper, has full control of fixtures, new fixtures can be added, supports multiple universes, you can create complex sequences, cue or play multiple sequences at the same time. Some software has plugins as well to add add'l functionality. The only downside to software is that it requires a computer and a usb-to-dmx adapter.

DMXking USB DMX and eDMX hardware is designed for use with computer based show control software. USB DMX Software. (Mac OS-X) MADRIX – LED Lighting Control. DMX lighting & show control software. Running your DMX light show via DMXIS and. DMXIS lets you create exciting automated light shows with your Mac OS®. Anyone out there with experience in dmx lighting control using a Mac? I'm interested in software, and of course some sort of interface (USB?) that will. Nicolaudie is the inventor of Computerized lighting controller. You can control your rgb and rgbw lights with our led DMX software. You can make your building unique.

A controller is plug-n-play. Some good software is FreeStyler, ShowXpress and LightJockey. My software of choice is freestyler and i use it with an Enttec DXM Pro USB adapter. Lan Speed Test V3 3 0 With Key [tordigger].

Freestyler is free btw. I've been looking at the ShowXpress, but it's pricey! 800 bucks for the plus! I'm gonna be busy DJ-ing anyway so I won't really be able to go over to the DMX controller and start playing with the lights during a gig.

I just want to be able to trigger different things at different times like blackout, strobe effects etc. So basically with the software, you need 2 laptops with you at gigs? One for the music (obviously) and one for the lights? Format Factory 2.95 Lotr Schlacht Um Mittelerde Torrent. more. I have an older laptop, hopefully the lighting software doesn't need the same spec computer as my music does. I would recommend freestyler for you. It's a free download and you can get a USB dongle for about $50 or so online. I have a laptop that is about 7 years old running freestyler and it's fine with no problems.