# 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/](https://www.qlcplus.org/) for in depth info. Download [QLC here](https://www.qlcplus.org/download) 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. [](https://bookstack.hku.nl/uploads/images/gallery/2025-02/h5pimage.png) To start working on a scene in QLC+ and make a que list, follow this guide: [](https://bookstack.hku.nl/uploads/images/gallery/2025-02/screenshot-2025-02-17-at-09-50-13.png) [](https://bookstack.hku.nl/uploads/images/gallery/2025-02/screenshot-2025-02-17-at-09-50-01.png) # 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** |
**5 channels:** Intensity Red Green Blue Strobe | [ETC\_Colorsource\_Par.tox](https://bookstack.hku.nl/attachments/77) | ETC ColorSource Spot jr (inventory Blackboxes & klein Zaal) [](https://bookstack.hku.nl/uploads/images/gallery/2024-10/EPPimage.png) [ETC ColorSource Par](https://www.etcconnect.com/WorkArea/DownloadAsset.aspx?id=10737484145) (inventory Blackboxes) ColorSource Spot Deep Blue (inventory Kleine Zaal) [](https://bookstack.hku.nl/uploads/images/gallery/2024-10/G1Aimage.png)  |
**6 channels:** Red Green Blue White Amber Uv | [6CH\_Par\_RGBWAU.tox](https://bookstack.hku.nl/attachments/72) [ETC\_Colorsource\_Junior\_6ch.tox](https://bookstack.hku.nl/attachments/71) | [High End PAR uitleen Theater : ](https://reserveren.hku.nl/#equipment/48602)[](https://bookstack.hku.nl/uploads/images/gallery/2024-10/KfBimage.png) type & DMX traits: Elation [SIXPAR 100](https://d295jznhem2tn9.cloudfront.net/ItemRelatedFiles/9887/elation_sixpar_100_dmx_traits_ver_1.pdf) >> [Mid Range PAR uitleen Theater](https://reserveren.hku.nl/#equipment/189163) type & DMX traits: [5PXHEX ](https://www.adj.eu/mwdownloads/download/link/id/1202) |
**7 channels:** Red Green Blue White Amber Uv Master Dimmer | [7CH\_Par\_RGBWAUI.tox](https://bookstack.hku.nl/attachments/73) | [High End PAR uitleen Theater : ](https://reserveren.hku.nl/#equipment/48602) type & DMX traits: Elation [SIXPAR 100](https://d295jznhem2tn9.cloudfront.net/ItemRelatedFiles/9887/elation_sixpar_100_dmx_traits_ver_1.pdf) [Mid Range PAR uitleen Theater](https://reserveren.hku.nl/#equipment/189163) type & DMX traits: [5PXHEX ](https://www.adj.eu/mwdownloads/download/link/id/1202) >> |
**14 channels** (see Briteq [manual](https://briteq-lighting.com/nl/fileuploader/download/download/?d=0&file=custom%2Fupload%2FFile-1423744440.pdf)) | [Moving\_Head\_Briteq\_BT\_W19L10ZOOM\_14ch.tox](https://bookstack.hku.nl/attachments/78) [Moving\_Head\_Ayra\_ero406.tox](https://bookstack.hku.nl/attachments/82) | [. ](https://bookstack.hku.nl/uploads/images/gallery/2024-11/image.png)[](https://bookstack.hku.nl/uploads/images/gallery/2025-01/V1Fimage.png) [Briteq BT-W19L10 Zoom (uitleen Oudenoord)](https://reserveren.hku.nl/#equipment/29362 "https://reserveren.hku.nl/#equipment/29362") WASH, type & DMX traits [BT-W19L10](https://briteq-lighting.com/nl/fileuploader/download/download/?d=0&file=custom%2Fupload%2FFile-1423744440.pdf "manual") [Ayra Ero406 WASH](https://www.manualslib.com/manual/1908400/Ayra-Ero-406.html) (not in HKU but cheap at BaxShop) |