This topic includes:
Introduction
The user interface of MADRIX is arranged in a specific way.
While there seem to be a lot of different areas, the GUI can be divided into 3 main sections:
▪ | Left [Effect Pipeline Left] |
▪ | Middle Section [Main Output] |
▪ | Right [Effect Pipeline Right] |
This screenshot clarifies the layout of the 2 pipelines [Effect Pipeline Left is shown in yellow / Effect Pipeline Right is shown in green] and the middle section:
That means you can work independently on the left side or on the right side of MADRIX. You could compare this workflow with the A/B setup of a DJ.
Hierarchy
Furthermore, you can find a distinct visual and logical hierarchy for each effect pipeline:
Left
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Middle Section
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Right
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Preview
[Preview Left,
including Submaster Left, Color Filter Left, Filter Left, Current Storage Place Left, Speed Master Left]
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Logo
Preview Main Output
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Preview
[Preview Right,
including Submaster Right, Color Filter Right, Filter Right, Current Storage Place Right, Speed Master Right]
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Storages
Storage Places
[Storage banks 1 to 256,
including Storage Places 1 to 256 each]
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Crossfader
[Fade Area]
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Storages
Storage Places
[Storage banks 1 to 256,
including Storage Places 1 to 256 each]
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Layers
[Effect Area Left including Layers]
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Cue List
Master And Audio Input Level
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Layers
[Effect Area Right including Layers]
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▪ | Your visuals are customized and set up in Layers. |
▪ | A Storage Place can contain one or multiple Layers. |
▪ | To use a variety of effects, you can use many Storage Places to store your visuals. |
▪ | Storage Places are organized in Storages. |
▪ | A Preview shows what current Storage Place is selected on the current Storage to preview an effect. |
▪ | The Crossfader and Master define the final output towards your LEDs. |
In the following chapters, the different parts will be explained in more detail:
▪ | A Preview provides a live display of the currently used effects and lighting visuals.
Learn more »3 Previews |
▪ | Different controls allow you to change visuals on demand for a whole pipeline.
Learn more »Controls [Left/Right] |
▪ | A Storage contains Storage Places to help you organize, manage, and store your effects.
Learn more »Storages |
Workflow Example
Thanks to the features of MADRIX, you can flexibly work in many ways.
A possible live work-flow could look like this, for example:
▪ | Select an effect on the left side and put it out onto the LEDs. |
▪ | Prepare the next effect on the right side. |
▪ | Switch to the right side [using the Crossfader]. |
▪ | Prepare the next effect on the left side. |
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