The Lighting Controller

I understand this isn't an audio program (I have the software for that), but didn't know if this request would be a simple (for a programmer) task.

What I would like to see is a master audio fader sitting below the BPM that I can manually fade the audio track/timeline out when needed.

Thanks,

Noted, but not sure a master audio fader in a lighting software makes sence.

When we run our shows, we connect a laptop to our mixer. Then we just fade the channel on the mixer. But I can see how the audio master could work. It makes sense for people who are doing shows on a budget. The alternative is lowering the master volume on your computer, which can get a little messy when there are multiple boards to deal with as well.

I have seen several posts by support saying this is lighting software and why would a certain feature (like better control of audio or a cue list) be incorporated into the software. My answer is that you need to stop looking at it as just lighting software and more of a show control software. With the ability to perfectly synch video, audio, and lighting, you have already crossed the line out of just a lighting program. Using a separate program to accomplish simple tasks like fades is difficult to perform in a live show environment. There should be no need to switch between programs to accomplish these tasks. I think that when you grasp this your software will hit a new level and open up a huge potential market. By the way, I currently use the software for a live show and I like it very much, but I can also see the potential to do so much more.

One of the reasons I love this programme is the 3D visualiser! Very few other suites offer this service, and if they do - they are EXPENSIVE!
So even though other companies offer these solutions in their programmes, I feel comfortable working with Showexpress.
Hopefully support will be able to add some of these features - even if not exactly the way we want it.

socalmagic wrote:you need to stop looking at it as just lighting software and more of a show control software.