Synaxis
08-13-2013, 12:22 PM
So, I've decided to ditch the Hardware DMX controller and move to Software Based.
More features, greater control, virtually unlimited scenes/shows, etc...
However, I can't see myself playing around with a trackpad having to click everything. Also, I prefer the hardware feel of a controller. Just like you can't be a good DJ with just a laptop, you need at least a controller with the software because it's just easier.
I'm not sure of which software I'm going with, although Blizzard's new Lucid DMX looks promising. Still need to try a few out.
Anyway, I've been looking at external wing controllers for DMX software, but I'm coming up short. Clearly the market is not as large as for DJ controllers.
Besides the Elation MidiCon, I don't see any other wing controllers around this price range. Are there any that I may have over looked? I know Enttec has some, but they are a bit pricy as well.
Alternatively, Can I just plug in like a joystick and use that? Would that work? Assign the buttons to specific scenes or shows, and bam! Or perhaps a computer based PTZ controller?
Ideas?
Thanks!
More features, greater control, virtually unlimited scenes/shows, etc...
However, I can't see myself playing around with a trackpad having to click everything. Also, I prefer the hardware feel of a controller. Just like you can't be a good DJ with just a laptop, you need at least a controller with the software because it's just easier.
I'm not sure of which software I'm going with, although Blizzard's new Lucid DMX looks promising. Still need to try a few out.
Anyway, I've been looking at external wing controllers for DMX software, but I'm coming up short. Clearly the market is not as large as for DJ controllers.
Besides the Elation MidiCon, I don't see any other wing controllers around this price range. Are there any that I may have over looked? I know Enttec has some, but they are a bit pricy as well.
Alternatively, Can I just plug in like a joystick and use that? Would that work? Assign the buttons to specific scenes or shows, and bam! Or perhaps a computer based PTZ controller?
Ideas?
Thanks!