As the subject line says, I am currently using an APC MK II MIDI controller and have really enjoyed using it, but would also like to try and use a 24/96 Smart Fade as a fader wing. I haven't had too many issues using the APC, but was unsure of how to use two devices for MIDI at the same time. Is this possible?
i would probably try using the smartfade as faderwing through DMX. you need a DMX/sACN gateway that can convert DMX to sACN input into the network, but from that point onwards you can control nomad subs…
Smartfade DMX to a DMX/sACN converter, from there via network into your Nomad computer. And your Nomad computer controls the lights the way it always did.
In the Nomad's show control tab you can assign…
if you look at ETC products: https://www.etcconnect.com/Products/Networking/Response-Mk2/Features.aspx . the smallest one (1port, portable) would be the minimum. if you think about adding to your current…
Conor, I'm curious whether you got anywhere with this. We have a Smartfade 24/96 which I've taken off the control desk and substituted a miniMac running Eos software through the Nomad to our dimmers. My students are not happy with the loss of the physical faders, having to change levels with keyboard or mouse clicks just isn't very sexy. I'm wondering if anyone has gotten further with this than pointing out the midi section of the Smartfade manual.
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