The MADRIX KEY

USB Software Protection Dongle

You can download MADRIX at http://www.madrix.com for free. But a full license requires a special USB software protection key, which is used for the software protection. It is a copy and license management system, which is encoded based on hardware. Without this MADRIX KEY, the demo mode will be activated.

In demo mode MADRIX sends output data, such as DMX512, Art-Net, DVI, KiNet, T9, Insta and ROBE protocol data, even without the MADRIX KEY (USB dongle).
The MADRIX demo version  sends data for 1 hour, always interrupting transmission after one minute for a short duration.

When you purchase the software, you will receive your personal MADRIX USB dongle. The MADRIX USB software protection key fully activates data output.

Several MADRIX KEYs can be combined and used with one single computer. The product features will add up and their combined possibilities will be offered. Often, this will mean that the available DMX output increases. For example, MADRIX NEO and MADRIX KEY start used together would offer 2x DMX512 output.

But a MADRIX KEY is not bound to one computer and can be used with each of your computers.

Please always connect the MADRIX KEY before you start the MADRIX software.
If you connect the MADRIX KEY during the runtime, please restart MADRIX.

Please do not connect the MADRIX KEY to your computer before installing the MADRIX software.

Which MADRIX Version Do I Own?

You can check your MADRIX version and the MADRIX KEY serial number:
Menu "Help" -> "About...".

If you see the message "Blocked" in this window, please restart MADRIX. You need to connect the MADRIX KEY before you start the software.

MADRIX NEO And MADRIX PLEXUS

Regarding the MADRIX NEO or the MADRIX PLEXUS, the software protection is already included in the USB DMX512 interfaces.

The MADRIX KEY is not necessary for the MADRIX NEO or MADRIX PLEXUS.

Why Is Software Protection Necessary?

This software is protected against piracy via legal, technical measures. The MADRIX USB software protection key offers the highest level of security of any software protection item (dongle) owing to genuine, hardware-based encryption. Thank you for your understanding!

Upgrades

MADRIX, and therefore the MADRIX KEY, comes in several versions:
MADRIX start, dvi start, basic, dvi, professional, and ultimate.

MADRIX start, dvi start, basic, dvi, and professional may be upgraded at any time due to the software protection dongle. The MADRIX KEY simply needs to be updated. Upgrades are possible at any time. Please contact your MADRIX dealer/supplier if you would like to upgrade your MADRIX version.

Step By Step

Upgrading your MADRIX KEY is now possible within MADRIX.

Please navigate to the Help menu and select "Update MADRIX KEY".

A new dialog will open.

Before using these functions please make sure that exactly one MADRIX KEY is connected to your PC.

1) Use the button "Create RTC File" in order to create a new file that needs to be sent in (by e-mail).
2) After receiving your new RTU file from your dealer, press "Update MADRIX KEY" in order to start the upgrade procedure. Go ahead by selecting the new RTU file you received.

This is the whole procedure in short: