Luminair 3
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How do I connect to my Art-Net interface?
Art-Net interfaces all require a different setup process depending on manufacturer and model. In order for Luminair to detect Art-Net interfaces, you'll need to make sure that the IP address assigned to your Art-Net interface falls within the sam...
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Will Luminair run in the background on iOS?
Yes, Luminair will run in the background on iOS. To enable background operation, open up Luminair's settings and choose the "Always Run in Background" option. There is no time-limit for running in background, however please note that iOS itself ...
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How do I rearrange the order of Scenes?
In Luminair 3, tap and hold the scene button. Then drag to rearrange.
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What are the feature differences when running Luminair on an iPad vs. iPhone
As of Luminair 3, the core feature-set is the same on all iOS devices, with the following exceptions: - Apple Watch requires a compatible iPhone running Luminair due to Apple Watch system requirements. Apple Watch currently does not work with iPad...
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Does Luminair offer a FX engine or movement generators?
Yes, Luminair 3 introduces a brand new FX engine which currently consists of user-configurable Oscillator FX, and Color Loop FX, and Movement FX for moving lights.
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Is it possible to activate multiple scenes?
Yes, Luminair does allow you to activate multiple scenes. Luminair uses a "pile on" design for scene activation. While only one scene is considered the current active scene in the user interface, Luminair allows you to" layer" multiple scenes on t...
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I prefer to show percentages instead of DMX values. Can I do this?
Yes, it's possible to display values as percentages instead of DMX values. Open Luminair's Settings and turn "Display DMX Values" to Off.
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Is it possible to remap the DMX value range on a parameter/fader?
Yes, if you want to change the DMX value range for a specific parameter/fader, you can do this. Double-tap on the fader's knob (or open the parameter options view > Value) to open the parameter value keypad. In this view, tap the "i" button in th...
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How do I open the parameter options panel?
To open the parameter options panel, double-tap on a fader's name label (or tap/hold the label and select "Edit"). The parameter options panel will open.
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How do I open up the parameter list-view?
To open the parameter list view, double-tap on a fader's name label (or tap/hold and select "Edit"). The parameter options panel will open. Tap the list-icon in the upper toolbar to open the parameter list view.
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What do the Master, Solo and Flash buttons do in the Parameter Options panel?
Master: When you make a fader into a master, this makes it's current value override any scene changes. It's no longer linked to any scenes at all. Solo: The Solo button is just a convenience function for disabling all other parameters in the ac...
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What happens when you "Freeze" a scene?
When you "Freeze" a scene, all associated meta-data for that scene is removed, leaving just a DMX snapshot of it's values. It's useful as way to make the scene permanent. Only Basic scenes can be frozen. To Freeze a scene, tap the scene's name la...
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When building a DMX fixture profile I don't see a matching channel type listed
When building a fixture profile, you should use the "Power" channel type for any parameters not represented by a direct match in Luminair. The power channel type will simply map a single fader to the DMX channel specified in the profile. For Red,...
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I prefer a traditional "save" behavior... How can I disable Auto-Save?
Luminair's auto-save system relies on iOS built-in document architecture. Auto-saves typically occur after around 10-15 seconds of no screen touches or further editing of your project and also when closing a project or the app itself. If you pref...
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How do I open a shared Luminair project?
If you've received a Luminair project file on your iOS device via email or another app and want to open it, tap on the file attachment and select "Open in Luminair".
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How do I share projects with another user?
Luminair 3 allows you to share project files with other users, through the iOS Sharing panel. Any iOS app that has implemented sharing capabilities, like Mail, AirDrop, Dropbox, etc. will be available to share files. To open the sharing panel, ...
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How do I enable iCloud syncing?
When running Luminair for the first time, the app will ask whether you want to enabled iCloud. Projects, fixtures, images and other related files will be synced to iCloud and to other devices linked to this same iCloud account and running Luminair...
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Does Luminair do pixel-mapping?
Luminair does not offer pixel-mapping capabilities at this time (as it's only single universe), however it's possible to control other 3rd-party pixel-mapping software like Madrix, etc. directly through Art-Net or sACN.
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Does Luminair support iPad split-view multitasking?
Yes, Luminair fully supports all screen orientations and split-view multitasking on iPad devices. To use Luminair alongside another split-view capable app, tap/hold and drag from the right-hand side of the screen. Tap/hold and drag the resizing ba...
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How do I use wired-ethernet adapters with Luminair?
Please see our PDF guide which explains the different ethernet adapter options that work with Luminair 3: http://synthe-fx.com/downloads/files/luminair/Luminair%20Ethernet%20Guide.pdf
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How do I make a fader parameter so that it's never affected/changed by scenes?
You can enable the parameter "Master" option, which makes the parameter's current value always override the current scene state. Making a parameter into a master completely unlinks that fader from all scenes, so it's current value is the value alw...
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How do I create a scene that only updates specific parameters?
To create a scene that only updates some parameters in your project, tap on the scene's name label and select "Parameters". Tap on the individual parameters in the view that appears to toggle whether to include them in this scene or not. Paramete...
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How can I group and control multiple identical lights together?
You can control multiple identical lights together by using Luminair's Fixture Linking feature. Fixture linking is saved on a per-scene basis, so you can use it to control lights together in some scenes, while allowing for independent control of e...
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How can I lock specific functions of Luminair from user input?
On devices with Touch ID hardware, you can use Lockdown mode to prevent user interaction and editing with specific functions. Luminair uses the Touch ID hardware to store user credentials. Users can either use their fingerprint (as set up through ...
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How do I delete or re-order Sequences?
To delete or re-order within the full-screen sequences mode, tap the wrench in the toolbar and select Edit. Delete and re-order controls will then be displayed by each list item.
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is it possible to remap the DMX value range on a parameter/fader?
Yes, if you want to change the DMX value range for a specific parameter/fader, you can do this. Either double-tap on the fader's knob (or open the parameter options view > Value) to open the parameter value keypad. In this view, tap the "i" butto...
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Which features do the In-App purchases add to Luminair 3?
Luminair 3 offers some optional In-App purchases, which add additional functionality to the software. These In-App purchases are completely optional to the core functionality of Luminair 3, and can be purchased within Luminair's Main Menu > Extras...
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Using Redpark L2-NET Lighting to Ethernet cable
Luminair v3.1.1 adds initial support for transmitting Art-Net and sACN over “wired” ethernet connections using Redpark’s L2-NET lightning-to-ethernet cable. General instructions and important notes are below. If you need any assistance, please g...
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Can I use multiple iOS devices at the same time to control my lights?
If you'd like to use Luminair on multiple devices to control the same DMX universe at the same time, you'll need to use a DMX merger. Most Art-Net and sACN interfaces support some level of DMX merging, all with different capabilities. The Enttec O...
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How do I delete or reorder groups or fixtures in my project?
You can delete and reorder groups and fixtures in the list view. To open the list view, double tap a fader name label. In side panel that appears, tap the list button/icon in upper left corner to display the list view. Once the list view is...
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