[v1.0] Lightjams – Unique lighting control software for live performance

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Lightjams is a unique lighting control software from Canada. It has incredible interactivity and automation, and can easily react to live events like music, MIDI, video, giving you the power to generate unique effects based on many types of live signals – MIDI, OSC, DMX, music, video, time, etc. Therefore, it is very suitable for live performances, art exhibitions, architectural projects, etc.

With Lightjams, you can create your own interactive lighting effects, avoid tedious sequencing, and give control to performers. Its powerful features and unique capabilities make it a very good choice for many lighting professionals and hobbyists, and many people are now using lightjams for night events and permanent installations. Lightjams are compatible with any DMX lighting fixture and LED controller. If you need DMX-enabled lighting control software, Lightjams is the perfect solution when it comes to working with interactive lighting.

One of the special features of Lightjams is that it can handle all sorts of external signals and generate the lighting in real-time. The signals can be someone playing the drums and signing, or it can come from other devices sending pre-recorded messages via MIDI, OSC and DMX. Lightjams can offer almost endless possibilities for converting these signals into commands for DMX-enabled components.

In short, with help of Lightjams, you have everything you need to create a fully dynamic and interactive lighting experience using the real-time features or a fully automated show using cuelists, scripting and scheduling. So, if you are interested in pixel mapping and merging video and lights, then Lightjams can make wonders for you.

// Key Features //

Feature Description
Pixel mapping Create LED walls and matrix. Many video input modes, including Spout and NDI.
Music to lights Precise, real time music analysis. ASIO-enabled.. Music playback also supported with the Lightjams music player.
MIDI in/out Have a drumpad, a pedal or using backing tracks or click tracks?VST 2.4 PluginUse your DAW to control the lights!
OSC in/out Easily talk to other software and sync video, music and projection.
Wii to lights User movements generate lighting.
iPad-Kinect/TUIO to lights Use multi-touch devices and TUIO/OSC app to generate lighting. This includes the iPad and the new Kinect!
Video color to lights Extract dominant colors from your live video. You can grab your screen output or use any DirectX compatible cameras and capture cards.
Moving lights Sure Lightjams is great for LEDs. But it’s also perfect for your moving heads and any DMX compatible fixtures!
ArtNET, sACN, KiNET Send 128 DMX universes for each network protocol. Receive 16 universes for ArtNET and sACN.
USB-DMX interfaces Output 1 universe with these compatible interfaces: DMXKing ultraDMX, Enttec USB Pro, Enttec Open USB
Free fixture editor Create your own fixture profiles, totally free! The fixture editor allows you to create custom personalities to perfectly match your setup.
Media server Integrated media server for video playback, mixing and transformations.
Scheduler All you need to create an automated schedule for your architectural project: date, time, sunset and sunrise based on your latitude & longitude.
Extreme robustness Lightjams is developed with permanent installations in mind. It has to run flawlessly and do everything possible to recover from errors.
Extensive color support Fully compatible with RGB, RGBW, RGBA, RGBAW/RGBWA, CMY and white. Also with high resolution 16-bit color support.
You are the Artist with amazing ideas You’re not a sliders pusher. Lightjams will help you think outside the box while never forgetting that you’re in the conductor seat.
All you can think of is interactive All parameters can be controlled via external inputs coming from a broad range of sources, from music instruments to other lighting consoles.
2D visualizer built-in View in real-time the results of your creative process without needing physical lighting fixtures.
Kick-ass effects engine Create unique interactive experiences using fully customizable effects.
Always live operation Go ahead and simply play! With its unique user interface designed from the ground up for interactive lighting, you’ll not get bored.
Fun A creative lighting controller software should be fun to use. Lightjams has the fun factor built-in.
First class technologies Lightjams is ready for the future. Full use of multi-core CPU technology + the latest user interface software technology to provide you with the best creation experience.
Free updates Lightjams keeps getting better and you benefit from all new features and enhancements for free!

// Official Demo Video //

// System Requirements //

  • Microsoft .NET Framework 4.8

// Edition Statement //

AppNee provides the Lightjams Unlimited Edition multilingual full installers and universal keyfilemaker for Windows 32-bit and 64-bit.

// Installation Notes //

for v1.0.0.604+:

  1. Download and install Lightjams
  2. Run program, and copy the “Hardware ID
  3. Run keyfilemaker, paste the “Hardware ID“, and click ‘Generate
  4. Back to program, click ‘Continue‘, and enter ‘License/View License…
  5. Click ‘Import‘, and open the generate “jams_license.xml” license file
  6. Done

// Warning //

The keyfilemaker might be reported as Win32:CrypterX-gen [Trj] threat with high risk. Use VirusTotal to make a full, authoritative scan, and decide to use it or not by yourself.

*** Please remember: antivirus software is not always right, just be careful and use it at your own risk.

// Related Links //

// Download URLs //

License Version Download Size
Unlimited Edition v1.0.0.640 32-bit + 64-bit 56.8 MB

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