| Maxxyz
/ Maxxyz PC Version 2.0 Software Released
A
host of useful features and feature updates
for award-winning line of Maxxyz consoles
Lighting
Product News Published: 29 december 2006
After a thorough field testing period, Martin Professional has released
application software Version 2.0 for both the Maxxyz and Maxxyz
PC controllers. Martin has also released Maxxyz OS (Operating System)
2.0. Version 2.0 software adds a host of useful features and feature
updates to the Maxxyz controller range and is available for download
at www.maxxyz.com/support.
Since its introduction, Martin’s award winning line of Maxxyz
consoles has achieved worldwide recognition, having served on some
of the entertainment industry’s biggest tours and events,
in television, theatre and installations the world over. (See reference
list at www.maxxyz.com)
Key features of Maxxyz Version 2.0 include:
New
Graphical User Interface
A complete redesign of the Graphical User Interface (GUI) provides
more flexible control including saveable GUI configurations, new
window docking and 16 views per touchscreen. Martin’s Maxxyz
and Maxedia Media Composer now share the same User Interface, making
programming and operation easy and logical between different Martin
Professional controller products. Further integration of Martin
controller products is already in progress.
Fixture Cloning
Clones show content like cues, presets and cue lists to alternative
or additional lighting fixtures. Cloning allows users to copy fixtures
for expanded lighting systems or to replace fixtures within the
showfile between different types.
Auto Update Feature
Saves selected parameters and timings automatically for all programmed
presets, cues and cue lists if and when required. Auto Update also
allows users to adjust cues backwards inside the cuelist making
it a very powerful tool for structured TV and theatre shows.
Online Help Support
Get questions answered quickly using the Online Help functionality.
A fully updated user manual serves as a reference for version 2.0
and is now part of the software package.
New Menu System
Load and save show files on the fly from USB and CD. The Menu includes
a new automated backup system that saves the showfile at specified
intervals without interrupting the operation of the console. A console
statistics window shows the amount of channels used, groups and
cues written, etc. All console settings are now centrally located
in an easy to browse interface and are logically grouped.
Hot Keys
Hot Key keyboard shortcuts have been added which are particularly
useful for Maxxyz PC users.
Global Desk Timings
Allows for a fast override of programmed chase speeds and effect
speeds, and adds speed to values in the Programmer, giving direct
manual playback; also great for a quick and direct change of preset
timings.
Improved Fixture Patch
The Patch can now be exported into .xml format, allowing for easy
printing and distribution. The Patch window can now display each
Universe graphically to quickly identify available addresses. Fixtures
can be reassigned to various Universes by simply touching a cell.
Channel Expansion
In addition to the Ether2DMX, Maxxyz also supports the use of the
Universal USB DMX box. Each device adds two Universes via the USB
port.
Preset Export
The use of presets in cues can be exported into an .xml file which
can be opened in Internet Explorer or Excel. This allows for easy
documentation of the show and provides information to optimize the
showfile and reduces focus times for shows.
Networking
As part of a complete networking package of Martin control products,
the Maxxyz and Maxedia synchronize thumbnails for fast access to
programmed cues on the Maxedia Media Composers.
Playback Options and MIDI Show Control
Users can now fine tune the desired behavior of the Maxxyz playbacks
including fader levels, automated release on advancing through the
various fader banks and adjustment of global release times.
In addition to the new functionality, the Maxxyz development team
has improved the overall operation of the console for accurate playback
and fast programming. During the development process, stability
and reliability has remained the most important focus as numerous
successful tours and shows already programmed with the new software
are a testament to.
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