Software
How to control lights using the free software QLC+, Resolume or Data flow software etc
QLC+
QLC+ is designed to streamline and simplify the process of controlling DMX or analog lighting systems.
QLC+ is open source, compatiblte with most fixtures & dmx hardware. Can be triggered with midi, audio & osc. Runs on Windows, MacOS or Linux.
Check out: https://www.qlcplus.org/ for in depth info.
Download QLC here
Go for the stable 4.x.x version if you are practising to use this tool in the Blackbox @ HKU
Use this startup guide when working with a pre-programmed version of QLC (template), like installed in the Blackboxes. The added fixtures and virtual console will be different in every Blackbox, depending on the facilities.
To start working on a scene in QLC+ and make a que list, follow this guide:
Touchdesigner
In Touchdesigner DMX data is sent to the daisy-chain of fixtures through USB (via an ENTTEC available at the uitleen) or ArtNet.
In Touchdesigner you can create 'presets' called Toxes. You can save these on your computer for easy acces:
| DMX Config | TOX | Example fixtures |
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5 channels: Intensity |
ETC_Colorsource_Junior_6ch.tox |
ETC ColorSource Spot jr (inventory Blackboxes & klein Zaal)
ETC ColorSource Par (inventory Blackboxes)
ColorSource Spot Deep Blue (inventory Kleine Zaal) 
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| 6 channels: Red Green Blue White Amber Uv |
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High End PAR uitleen Theater : >>
Mid Range PAR uitleen Theater |
| 7 channels: Red Green Blue White Amber Uv Master Dimmer |
7CH_Par_RGBWAUI.tox |
High End PAR uitleen Theater :
Mid Range PAR uitleen Theater >> |
| 14 channels (see Briteq manual) |
Moving_Head_Briteq_BT_W19L10ZOOM_14ch.tox
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Briteq BT-W19L10 Zoom (uitleen Oudenoord) |
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Easy DMX_Out for Artnet (use a merge to connect multiple fixtures, dive in & adjust de DMX out to use another interface)
dmx_out_Artnet_2023.tox
Patch for the Blackbox @ Janskerkhof (to connect with OSC via ipad)
RemoteControlLights (TouchOSC_ArtNet).toe
Check out the WLED page to connect TD to LEDstrips
Resolume
Resolume Arena is Vj software but can also can output the color or brightness of your pixels to LED strips or other light fixtures via DMX. Beware that you need a hardware controller to covert you signal to DMX. (see below)
Resolume has great tutorials on their own site to get you started
Tutorials: Check out the explanation of the basics on the Resolume Website
Borrow a license for Resolume at the HKU Uitleen
Bookstack under construction!
ArtNet Devices supported by Resolume
Resolume Arena 6 and up do not support Enttec DMX USB devices! If you'd like to use an Enttec DMX USB device, your only option is to stick with Arena 5. Or to use a different USB to DMX device.
At the HKU Blackbox (IBB & PT), we use a Showtec NET 2/5 or Showtec NET 2/3, as output device for sending DMX information from the PC to the lights. What is convenient about this setup vs using Enttec DMX USB (MKII and such), is that we can extend the Showtec NET 2/5 by use of network cable, instead of USB cable. Example: if you want your lamps all the way at the far end of a large room, you can connect the PC and dongle via 30m network cable without signal loss, vs having to extend DMX cables/usb cables.
Manual about the NET 2/3 https://www.huss-licht-ton.de/images/products_download/Manual_34954_1.pdf
Manual about the NET 2/5 https://www.highlite.com/en/mwdownloads/download/link/id/17428216
Resolume Tutorial - Using DMX as Output
For controlling lights using animations made with Resolume, straight from within the software
https://resolume.com/support/en/dmx
Image credit: Resolume
Tutorial about Mapping Pixels with DMX
In this tutorial, Resolume is used to create and control various DMX Light fixtures.
Every dmx light has its own specifications, pixel mapping possibilities and/or channel modes. Learn how to make your own light fixture layout for your personal lights in Resolume. Also how to decide what animations run over your fixture(s).
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LKtKUMT4ZOs
screenshot from YouTube video.
Isadora
ENTTEC-DMX from Isadora
With this Isadora file you can control DMX lighting directly using an ENTECC DMX USB PRO download the Isadora patch here
updated : ENTTEC-DMX-USB_lightcontrol.izz
this Isadora patch the works with Par LED High-end | RGBAW+UV
EMU
EMU intuitive sound-to-light controller designed for professional live musicians and DJs.
Easy to use software, EMU allows you to run automated or responsive DMX light shows, leaving you to focus on your show.
@Hku we use EMU mainly to get a dependable install of the drivers for ENTTEC