MA
Lighting are proud to announce another significant software release for its
flagship grandMA2 lighting control platform. With version 3.3, not only are
there many new features but also the help and fixture library systems have been
fully re-imagined.
Based on
feedback from the strong grandMA2 user community, hundreds of smaller improvements
have also been incorporated to assist smoother workflow for the operator and
programmer making more time for creativity.
With the
new software, the MA Lighting fixture library is now available online via the
Fixture Share service. After logging in, users can add their own fixture files
or download the latest versions of fixture files which were not available at
the software release moment, ensuring a fully up to date fixture library for
all MA Lighting users. Additional search and rating functionality allows users
to generate their own favorite fixture library. You can find the fixture share here.
Another
huge development with the grandMA2 version 3.3 software is the fully re-worked
partial show-read functionality which simplifies and streamlines the process of
getting a touring showfile to output correctly across any lighting system,
making it ideal for touring and festival situations. Offset for all Pan/Tilt
functionality is now incorporated and several MIB workflow improvements have
been added.
There are
now several new modes of DMX output function for the MA Network Nodes, allowing
for a wider behaviour range for fault situations. RDM via Art-Net is
implemented.
With the
grandMA2 version 3.3 software, the MA VPU (Video Processing Unit) now has a
completely reworked Warper functionality, including pixel-exact U/V mapping,
and much higher resolution for more precise adjustments. A snapshot / masking
tools has been added allowing a screenshot of your preferred output to become a
mask for your daily content. More creative layer mixing modes have been added
that allow different ways of “blending” between layers.
Additionally,
the grandMA2 help system has been re-worked completely. A new look and feel
with improved search functionality gives even more online and offline support.
All topics have been revisited and updated to the current status for best
workflow support.
The MA
Network Switch offers network stability and ensures the industry-leading MA
support team can cover the entire lighting network. It uses entertainment
industry protocols and makes the network management easier for users without
specialist networking experience.
The new
software release version 3.3 adds the powerful feature called link aggregation
(LAG) functionality for better redundant networks. This functionality if fully
compatible with any standard Ethernet network switch and can be used in meshed
installations. Furthermore, the RSTP status will be displayed for firsthand
information about the link status of any port. According to MA Lighting’s
claim: Take control of your network – you don’t need to be a nerd to keep it
under control.
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