Midi Wing Controllers

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Midi Wing Controllers

Postby Pink LD » 03 September 2013, 14:40

Hello Forumers,
I have used the Box hub, DMX input patching, and a wing NSI 7016 console for years. But I think it is time to upgrade to a wing console that has fadersthat are digital/more accurate.
So in looking at my options with ShowXpress I see that the 512 Plus is the way to go for my next hub but that has a midi in, not a 48 channel DMX input. My research of the forum tells me that the Midi route will give me more choices than my current configuration. Sounds fine to me except for one problem:
I don't know anything about Midi, much less about Midi wing controllers.
Is there anyone out the willing to take some time to explain the "basics" to me, or point me to a weblink with a primer specific to Midi in lighting applications? I would greatly appreciate it.
Thanks.
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Re: Midi Wing Controllers

Postby support » 04 September 2013, 06:55

Midi is effectively a good solution for "wings", when using always a computer.

Software side
Please watch this: viewtopic.php?f=3&t=1499

Mid side
Each midi device has its own features, and sometimes requires some menu change, in order to operate correctly as "wing".
Please read the forum and you will find people using different midi devices. This might help you to chose one.

Caution: our software presently does not manage midi messages to the midi device (no way to drive midi leds/motorized faders). This is in the ToDo list, but no time frame for that.
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