Artist Help:Features

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DMX Output

Output via USB/DMX, Art-Net, KiNet, and PathPort.
Unlimited number of universes, limited only by the PC’s power.

System Commands

Internal commands to trigger functions within Artist.
Use with Cues or to patch external devices to Artist.

MIDI Input/Output

USB-connected MIDI interfaces can send or receive messages via System Commands.

Audio

FFT audio signal processing to produce triggers and BPM sync for cues and scenes.

DMX Input

Artist can receive 1 universe of DMX data via Art-Net and connect it to System Commands.

Data Acquisitions

Send and receive digital and analog data via USB interfaces and integrate with Artist via System Commands.

Serial Data

Serial data connected as COM ports can be integrated with Artist via System Commands.

Network Text Data

Simple text messages from external devices on TCP/IP can directly access System Commands.

Cue List Types

Interlocked: Only one Cue can be active at a time.
Momentary: Cues are active while the button is pressed, similar to a manual flash list.
Latched: Cues can be toggled on or off independently.
House Lights: All Cues are active and controlled via faders, with presets for fading between states.
Events: Cues can be triggered by time-coded events.
Global Interlock: Cues in this list can deactivate Cues in other specified lists.
Global Solo: Temporarily deactivates Cues in other specified lists, restoring them when deactivated.
Priority: Outputs to a Priority channel that overrides data from other Cue lists.
Daylight Harvesting: Uses light-level data from a connected IA device to control Cue levels, reducing energy use.

Fixture Management

Complex Fixture Profiles: Comprehensive library and Profile Wizard for creating new profiles.
Fixture Control: Control parameters like Linear, X/Y, Polar, Colour Mix, and Selector with graphical DMX output representation.
Cue Lists: Central playback objects that can interact or operate independently.
Scenes: Macros that can contain stepped sequences, reusable by Cues.
Chase: Customizable for every parameter of a fixture.
Effects: Customizable effects for each fixture parameter (e.g., yoke, mirror, colour mix).
System Commands: Access most system functions like playing media files, activating Cue Lists, sending MIDI messages, etc.

Control Panels

Cue Lists Panel: Displays selected Cue Lists, allowing activation via mouse or touch screen.
Fader Panel: Displays faders connected to any list or Cue, live tracking changes with House light functions.
Master Panel: Contains Global Level and Rate control, Blackout, and other global functions.
Cue Panel: Shows specific Cues only.
Multiple Instances: Create multiple instances for low-resolution screens.
Remote: Customizable remote panels for multiple tablets.
Patching: Connects external devices to internal System Commands.

Event Handling

List Events: Automatically activate and deactivate Cues.
Event Scripts: Connect events to System Commands for accessing all system functions.
MIDI Time Code: Use an MTC stream to trigger System Commands at specific times.
Time-of-Day: RTC scripts trigger System Commands at specific times of day.
Media Events: Play audio and video files, using their time streams to trigger events.

Media Handling

Audio Files: Play and output through multiple devices or channels, track time streams in scripts or Cue List events.
Video Files: Play and display on connected screens, with multiple file streams triggering system events.

File Management

Workspace: Files that make up the workspace (.fix, .scn, .clt, .jopf, etc.).
Profiles: Fixture profiles contained in .fpf files.
Backup: Automatically archive previous workspace saves.
Log: Stores loading and error information for diagnostics.
Activity: Logs Cue activity, showing activation and deactivation times.
Chronometer: Logs system usage hours.

Massive LED Arrays Made Easy

Control over 64,000+ DMX output channels (128 universes) for 20,000+ RGB fixtures.
Full two-dimensional matrixing across all DMX universes.
Variable colour pattern generators for automated looks.
Real-time video to DMX sampling from video files or live input.

Moving Light Magic

Hundreds of fixture control templates for moving lights and colour changers from 50+ manufacturers.
Variable effects generators for automated colour, beam, focus, and movement sequences.
Macro programming for multiple fixture parameters.

Comprehensive Control

RS232/422 output for video sources and switches.
RS232 input for system control.
SMPTE/EBU time code synchronization.
Full MIDI message input/output capability.
MIDI time code synchronization.
External audio triggers with adjustable filters.
Sync to audio files from disc.
Real-time clock with Global 365-day calendar function.
DMX in over USB and Ethernet (PathPort protocol).
Radio and IR remote control.
Remote control over local network and internet.

Exceptional Ease of Use

Wizards to guide rig and channel setup procedures.
Snagging toolset to adjust errant channels or fixtures.
Built-in templates for MIDI keyboards and control panels.
Situation-specific operator user interface screens.

User GUI

Artist 3 provides a graphical user interface (GUI) for simplified control, especially effective with touch-screen monitors.

ShowCAD Artist 3 Tutorials

ShowCAD Artist 3 is a powerful control system used in nightclubs, bars, and various entertainment installations worldwide. Our tutorial series will help you familiarize yourself with Artist 3.



Artist3 provides powerful functionality for controlling lighting and AV equipment for use in nightclubs, public spaces, son et lumiere, theme park rides, theatre and stage shows.

The main points:

  • DMX output through USB and network interfaces including Pathport and Artnet.
  • Fixture specific control panel with built-in effects and chases for each type of fixture parameter i.e. mirror, yoke, dimmer, colour mix, pixel arrays and 3D pixels
  • Active fixture view of all fixture parameters
  • Effect Canvas for plotting pixels in a virtual space and Multi-layer graphics effect on including video, image, animations and video capture.
  • Unlike most other show control systems there are no arbitrary limits to chases, effects, cue concurrency, cue lists or any other features.
  • Event timing from Real Time, MIDI Time, Audio, Video and free running timers
  • 365 day scheduler.
  • Data in and remote control via Internet, Network, serial, MIDI, DMX and USB connected devices through a comprehensive list of System Commands
  • Master functions including level, proportional rate, global BPM, presetting, blind editing and blackout.
  • Full stand-alone mode.
  • Operator Touch Screen control locally and remotely.
  • Full visualization vie third party software though Artnet
Other features
Fixture Control fixtures in Artist
Automation automated control
User Interface user interface features
Programming programming features
Effects effects feature
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