Luminair (DMX lighting control)

Works very well, and I have actually used it to run a few events with it. Can't wait for the new version to come out, as the changes seem extensive and welcome. As with alot of lighting programs, the color picker is for rgb fixtures only, which makes working with rgba or other fixtures a bit challenging. As soon as this works on the new mac tablet, this will be awesome!

Within 5 minutes of plugging it into my ancient base station and Artnet node, I was controlling a truss of moving lights (VL3000 Spots). It is really easy to set up multiple fixtures, and change between them. I also used it to wirelessly check several dimmer racks that we had scattered around a large convention center. The x/y grid control for pan and tilt works great! It could use a simple "next" feature, for checking dimmers one by one, but for what it is, it is a great application. Other similar devices are much more expensive, and difficult to set up. Thanks Guys!!!

I bought the app since I owned a GrandMA node. I downloaded the app plugged the node into my pc and made it artnet compatible. I then plugged the node into a standalone wifi router and my iphone saw the router. The app started right up . I grouped three sets of channels into three faders and plugged the dmx into the node and everything worked. Sliders work well and the app is very iphone like. Luminair seems to offer other functionality that I have not explored with moving lights and color scrollers. For straight dimmers it works great. There web site email does not appear to function with firefox if you thought you sent them an email you probably didn't. Excellent app just what I was looking forward since I do not want to carry several remote devices.

Once you get past the initial set up, which takes a bit of networking skills, it is very easy and intuitive to use. Other DMX controllers out there are proprietary and offer only a keypad or very limited control. This app has touch sensitive faders, x/y moving light control, and color changing capabilities. The new update makes this app a must have if you work with DMX lights. The new coverflow options for cues, cue stacks, and being able to use any web browser to export files is really top notch. You can also record DMX signals from other sources. This makes using the iphone as a back up lighting console very easy. With this app a wifi router, set to be on it's own network, and an artnet node you have a very powerful mini lighting console always at you side. Before the update I could walk around and turn on lights, use my moving lights, and change colors on my CYC all with a swipe of my finger. Now I can actually run a show with cues or a cue list (called stacks) without any worries except maybe battery life. Even if you have to buy the router and the artnet node this is still the cheapest set up for a wireless touch screen based remote focus unit, let alone a full lighting console.

I too bought this app thinking it would be nice to have on both my iPhone and iPad... It works as advertised... Cons: It was expensive to begin with, but when I found out that the app does not scale properly on iPad I went to the site expecting at least a discount for the cross grade seeing as I had already paid a kings ransom for the iPhone version.... Nada... I was told it wasn"t them but rather the App store billing that made it not possible as it was a different code base... Hello! A mail in rebate would solve that... Not cool guys!

Like the app, use it to control my custom pool lighting and laminar jets. Just wish there was iPad support.

I am in an ongoing growing landscape lighting project and am now up to 16 led rgb outdoor fixtures. I learned to be patient with the sometimes 3-5 minute re-link with the artnode after I walk out of range while working on the distant fixtures...then started programming. This thing is so fast and intuitive. Rolling the color wheel under my thumb and seeing the lights change instantly is sooo sweet. Priceless really. I think you would be wise to create a luminair companion consumer app that will allow non tech people to enjoy running preprogrammed luminaire stacks and cues w/out being able to get into the programming sections. Also please move the stacks fadetime to the stacks windows themselves instead of having to click pull up the fade time menu on the side. Thank you for a great lighting tool...looking forward to updates!

The app content and function are great if only the app didn't force close hundreds of times leaving your DMX lights flashing some crazy pattern while you frantically try to get the app to reopen. Then it force closes again. The idea is great but the execution is terrible. iPad 2 and iPhone 4S both have same issue.