Were committed to maintaining the chamsys brand and its reputation for excellence by supporting the vision and culture of its management team, added albert chauvet. The reader is assumed to have a basic familiarity with the concepts of media players and lighting control systems. One of the very best ways to begin controlling dmx lighting is with an enttec usb interface and any number of free pieces of software that support it it makes a great first lighting console for someone who wants to learn to light because you can experiment with a number of different pieces of software before you decide which to use. Eos can be remotely controlled with a tablet and a touchosc layout. Sunrise, fl phil watson has always had a passion for the chamsys magicq and the power, flexibility and mobility its brought him as a lighting designer. Magicq software runs on pcs and macs and can be downloaded free from the chamsys web site. Magicq mq80 can be connected over network to a pc or mac running the free chamsys free magicvis lighting visualisation software, or magichd media player software for output of up to 8 layers of hd media at no extra cost. Magicvis is a powerful visualisation system fully integrated with chamsys free magicq software to enable lighting designers to previsualise their shows, to program blind and to generate rigging paperwork including plots and patch lists. Chamsys magicq pc lighting software jamess pointless.
Chamsys was formed in april 2003 by bringing together a team of lighting designers, software and hardware developers. Brooklands courtyard, first avenue, southampton, so15 0lj united kingdom. Magicq mini wing chamsys magicq mini wing usb lighting. Chamsys has a bug tracking system that allows you to report any problems found within magicq software and also request new features that you might find useful. I have regularly run theatre shows with a chamsys wing. Quickq software is a new, radically simplified version of the magicq software, designed with a quick and easy user interface and a comprehensive featureset that makes programming easy for students, volunteers, or parttime operators, and is even comfortable to use by professionals on smallscale shows. Upgrading mq50, mq70, mq80 and mq500 midi card firmware. Low vip pricing, financing and free shipping available. You can also request new features which you might find useful in magicq. One of the very best ways to begin controlling dmx lighting is with an enttec usb interface and any number of free pieces of software that support it it makes a great first lighting console for someone who wants to learn to light because you can experiment with a number of different pieces of software before you decide which to use though now in 2019 as i am updating this, an artnet. Chamsys magicq mq80 chamsys, lighting equipment rentals. Chamsys magicq software free audio visual lighting.
Software chamsys software lighting controllers audio. Magicvis visualisation powerful visualisation magicq. Please use the form below for customer support or product questions. Magicq software magicq software offers powerful lighting control, full lighting visualisation, pixel mapping, and hd media playback that lighting designers rely on for everything from simple to the most complex shows. Magicq mq80 can be connected via network to a pc or mac running chamsys free magicvis lighting. Chamsys believes that it is important for lighting designers to be able to move between different magicq consoles and different magicq software versions without having complicated import and export procedures. Take full advantage of our free, featurerich software options. Leaders in the expert design and manufacture of led lights and controls, enttec is an australian company operating on a global scale. The mq60 fits within hand luggage restrictions of all airlines, including budget airlines such as ryanair, easyjet and southwest. Chamsys magicq pc lighting software jamess pointless lighting videos 2010. Once logged in, there is a download page in the menu bar. Sign up for exclusive access to product announcements, training events, software.
Lighting controllers accessories architectural lighting consoles pc based playback wings. New chamsys magicq mq80 compact console new lighting new. Magicq pc software is free and uniquely the outputs are fully enabled, allowing you to run shows on up to 64 universes. Magicdmx is an economic, single universe usb to dmx interface in two versions, basic and full. Were talking about total control of 64 full universes of dmx communication. Usb dongle for fitting in a rack mount unit for unlocking magicq automated functions. Sunrise, fl chamsys has become the first major lighting console manufacturer to release software capable of importing gdtf personality files directly. Please use the back button in your web browser to return to the. Power management and make sure that the option allow the computer. On stage lighting has always liked the chamsys magicq and magicq pc, the free pc lighting control software, is the cheapest way to get your hands on a professional console. The chamsys magicq mq80 is a compact, 24 universe, dmx lighting console.
The brand name chamsys comes from the word chameleon. The chamsys industry standard magicq series of lighting control products will continue to be sold by the companys current network of distributors, except in the usa, where chauvet will sell and support chamsys products from its sunrise, florida headquarters. What makes magicq pc so great and why is it worth learning. Cable cable management wire cable assemblies chain hoists hoist control rigging hardware connectors. Magicq software offers powerful lighting control with loads of features that lighting designers have some to rely on, such as full lighting visualisation, pixel mapping, and hd media playback on up to 8 different layers, all integrated smoothly to streamline workflows, save. Chamsys mission is to utilise the latest technology to bring developments to. The most popular version among the software users is 1. Based in melbourne, with offices in europe and the united states, our revolutionary lighting control equipment and software is used and trusted around the world by theatres, broadcast studios, architects and industry professionals. Chamsys was formed in april 2003 by bringing together a team of lighting designers, software engineers and hardware developers.
The console also features 20 fixture faders and offers support. These consoles are ideal for students, volunteers, or parttime operators, and. Audio visual lighting bvba, d helst 21, 9280 lebbeke, belgium. Software quickq software is a new, radically simplified version of the magicq software, designed with a quick and easy user interface and a comprehensive featureset that makes programming easy for students, volunteers, or parttime operators, and is even comfortable to use by professionals on smallscale shows. Using shows on different magicq products and show versions 46. Magicq pc software runs under windows, linux or osx. Could be ticketing software, accounting software, management and inventory programs, ect. Were committed to maintaining the chamsys brand and its reputation for excellence by supporting the vision and culture of its management team, adds albert chauvet. Enttec designs and manufactures a range of led lighting. Running under widows, macos, and even linux, chamsys s magicq pc software puts you in total control of your lighting system. Powerful visualisation magicq lighting software application. Chamsys magicq is my absolute favourite lighting control solution. Home lighting fixtures moving lights specialty led lighting consoles control software dongle chamsys chamsys quickq 10 chamsys quickq 10. Buy the chamsys magicq mq40n compact console at planetdj.
Usb midi support includes receiving midi timecode and receiving midi notes for triggering automatons. This will give you access to the recent magicq releases for all available platforms. Chamsys unveils new magicq stable software worship. Chamsys quickq 10 1 universe lighting console chamquickq10. Online daily classes are taught by our experienced chamsys trainers, who are chamsys console programmers and lighting designers, currently active in the entertainment industry. The magicq pc wing compact is an extremely powerful usb control wing for connecting to your pc or mac to control lighting, video and led with the magicq pc software. Check out chamsys trainings events, learn more, or contact this organizer. Software changes chamsys magicq english version software changes chamsys magicq nederlandse versie software changes chamsys quickq nederlandse versie product overview. The product source for the production professional. The software includes the latest heads personalities. Nobody likes having to reprogram their show just to meet a particular product version or software version. Chamsys magicq mq60 compact lighting console planet dj.
Chamsys has a bug tracking system to report any problems found within magicq software and to request new features that you might find useful. Essential tools to bring your creative vision to life the most successful light shows succeed because their designers are able to reproduce in reality ideas that were initially envisioned in their minds. This zeal ultimately led him to join the company and nurture its growth continue reading. Magicq mq60 is part of a new generation of small and lightweight magicq consoles designed for travelling. Magicq software offers powerful lighting control, full lighting visualisation, pixel mapping, and hd media playback that lighting designers rely on for everything from simple to the. Magicq pc software is free and uniquely the outputs are fully enabled, allowing you to run shows of up to 64 universes. Controlbooth will use your email address to send you a weekly email newsletter. New chamsys magicq mq80 compact console new lighting. The chamsys quickq 30 is designed with a quick and easy user interface, 9. Magicq mq80 can be connected over network to a pc or mac running the free chamsys free magicvis lighting visualization software, or magichd media player software at no extra cost. Lighting control consoles software lighting fixtures moving lights.
Chamsys magicq software free go to overview chamsys magicq software free. Jun 17, 2010 chamsys magicq pc lighting software jamess pointless lighting videos 2010. The companys chamsys magicq software is free to download for windows, mac, and linux. And this is where enttecs range of awardwinning dmx lighting control software can make all the difference. Chamsys does not offer a rack mount product as it is not effective for us to sell such a solution when rack mount computers are readily available. Magicq software rises to the occasion offering powerful lighting control on up to 200 universes with full lighting visualisation, pixel mapping, and hd media playback on up to 8 different layers, all integrated smoothly to streamline workflows, save time, and shorten learning curves on even the most complex lighting systems. Software change log online software change log pdf. Chamsys magicq magicq offers powerful lighting control on up to 64 universes with full lighting visualisation, pixel mapping, and hd media playback on up to 8 different layers. We believe there should be no limits to what a programmer can do.
In december 2007 chamsys launched the pro range of consoles with software version v1. Magicvis is a powerful visualisation system fully integrated with chamsys free magicq software to enable lighting designers to previsualise their shows, to program blind and to automatically generate rigging paperwork including plots and patch lists. Chamsys training is using eventbrite to organize 5 upcoming events. Since 2003, chamsys has harnessed the talents of lighting designers, software engineers and hardware developers to overcome the limitations of traditional consoles. Ubem, aresa, cmrra, solar music rights management, sony atv publishing, latinautor sonyatv, amra, and 19 music. Chamsys tutorials creating cues, fades, fx duration.
Southhampton, uk late last year, chamsys became the first major lighting console manufacturer to offer a software solution that accepts open protocol gdtf personality files. May 23, 2008 on stage lighting has always liked the chamsys magicq and magicq pc, the free pc lighting control software, is the cheapest way to get your hands on a professional console. Magicq offers powerful lighting control on up to 64 universes with full lighting visualisation, pixel mapping, and hd media playback on up to 8 different layers. To make this happen, you need the best possible tools. Magicdmx is a low cost, single universe usb dmx interface created by chamsys which contains an on board processor to process the dmx packets. Magichd user manual viii this manual is designed for operators of the magichd media player to help them quickly and effectively learn how to use the software. The magicq pc wing enables easy access to moving light. Mar 20, 2017 they will have the fulltime support of phil watson, former ceo of chamsys, inc.
Note that triggering of playbacks via usb midi is limited to the first 10 playbacks. You can change your mind at any time by clicking on the unsubscribe link in our emails. Magicq software offers powerful lighting control with loads of features that lighting designers have some to rely on, such as full lighting visualisation, pixel mapping, and hd media playback on up to 8 different layers, all integrated smoothly to streamline workflows, save time, and shorten learning curve. Comes with road cases and all the original accessories. As a side note, how worth it is getting the wings for either software. The chamsys magicq mq80 features 10 playback faders, 20 execute buttons, and 202 virtual playbacks. Chamsys unveils new magicq stable software worship facilities. Your login gives you access to our bug tracker, which allows you to report any bugs in magicq. Similar to chameleons, our high performance lighting consoles and software programs are engineered to adapt to a wide range of applications for operators at all skill levels. Magicq software runs across the range of magicq consoles and is also available free of charge for use on pcs under windows, mac and linux with 64 output universes fully. Chamsys magicq mq80 compact, lighting console, 24 universes. In may 2010 new magicq pro 2010 consoles supported 32 universes. The i dea behind this is to see what software people depend on, and in the process make us all a little more efficient and organized in our own theaters. Company historyinitially a group of lighting designers and long time lighting product developers got together to develop a new console that would overcome the limits of traditional consoles.
Pick up a decent laptop, install the software and grab a pc wing. The magicq mini wing is an extremely powerful usb control wing for connecting to your pc or mac to control lighting, video and led with the magicq pc software. Magicdmx full chamsys magicdmx full usb dmx interface. It is designed to be used with the free magicq software as. To download an updated set of heads for your install, refer to the instructions below.
Chamsys magicq pc wing compact usb control wing for. Create, edit and visualise quickq show files on your pc. Magicq mq60 uses the same magicq software as all of our control consoles and files programmed on any of our other consoles can be loaded and played back within the universe limits or files programmed on the console can be saved and played back on any of our other consoles. Explore the quickq user interface without needing a console. Chamsys chamrackdongle rack mount dongle magichd dongle. Stage management software top 10 list controlbooth. Magicq pc is the ultimate in pc based lighting controllers for both live show control and offline show editing.
Stadium software 2016 stadium software 2016 chamsys. The heads library is updated online daily, so the link below will always be up to date to the last 24 hours. Its so intuitive and flexible, i use it for everything. Because all timing is done by the interface rather than relying on the host operating system, this ensures that the dmx timing is correct and consistent. If you cant find a personality on list of heads below, use the request a head file button below. Our developers monitor the bug tracker and are quick to provide feedback on the status of requests.
Chamsys magicq pc free lighting control software stage. Mar 21, 2017 they will have the fulltime support of phil watson, former ceo of chamsys, inc. In part 1 of this series i cover patching and basic control for the chamsys magicq pc. Available on the chamsys website, the new magicq stable v1. Quickq consoles from chamsys are designed with a quick and easy user interface, 9. Buy the chamsys magicq mq60 compact lighting console at planetdj.
The large central touch screen provides easy access to all magicq features and display and selection from full lighting plots. This is the same interface for chamsys console line. Thomas fonseca from chamsys usa chauvet professional and duke dejong from cci solutions take a handson look at the new chamsys quickq 20 lighting console. Now the company has kicked off 2020 with another innovation that will enhance the work of lighting programmers, as it introduces the first release of its magicq stable software.
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