I have been using DMXis for the last few years. I am tied to a MacBook because of it's integration with my sound system, so my choices are pretty limited. I am constantly running up against the limitations of DMXis, so I am looking to upgrade... and if I can improve my workflow and programming options, all the better. I do lights in bars and clubs for various bands. I also operate lights while playing guitar in my own band using a Midi floor controller.
I can see that CueLux would be a LOT better for when I am operating lights for other bands. I've read the manual and I can see that this would work with my workflow very well, and even improve it. But what I can't tell is if it would work for me when I have to work hands-free.
the way I work now for when I'm doing lights for my band is:
I create a "Bank" (using DMXis' phrasiology) for each song we play (each bank is a song). In each bank, I pre-program a series of scenes/chases to step through on queue. My midi floor controller is set up so that (by sending midi notes):
Button 1: steps forward to the next scene
Button 2: steps back to the previous scene
Button 3: steps forward to the next bank
Button 4: steps back to the previous bank
etc.
So, when we play a song, I step on 1 at the start of the song. Step on it again at the prechorus to advance to the next scene... you get the idea. Can I do something along this line in CueLux?
Additionally, would I be able to use sequencer MIDI track for automatic control in click-track applications? DMXis can be loaded as a VST plug-in into a sequencer. I don't work this way often, so this isn't a deal breaker, but..
Thanks