Software
Q Light Controller+
QLC+ lighting software has PC, MAC and Linux versions and is free to use without any restrictions although you should really consider making a donation for such a great product. The latest version of the software is 4.14.3. (version 5 Beta is a new version they are working on that is 3D) My experience has been with the PC version of this software and I have found it to be very stable. I have posted a series of tutorial videos on YouTube which will help you. I have also created a new 90 fader template which you can download to use with the software. (see tutorial page) One of the highlights of this software is the ability to design your own virtual console to suit your needs.
Chamsys MagicQ PC
MagicQ PC is stage lighting control software designed by the Chamsys corporation. The software is capable of outputting 64 universes of DMX with support for third party USB interfaces on Universe 1. In Demo mode the software is fully functional with some limitations including no OSC or MIDI input or output and no time clock control. Demo mode can be unlocked by purchasing various hardware and interface options offered by the company. The commands and layout of the software is very similar to the hardware lighting consoles that are manufactured by Chamsys. Learning the software will definitely help you to become familiar with the hardware options that Chamsys has to offer.
LightFactory
LightFactory is professional level lighting software that is easy to learn and has an excellent GUI. It will run on a PC using Windows 7, 8, 10 or 11. Some of the notable features include Midi and OSC input and output which makes it very easy to synchronize with audio tracks and show control software. Magic Sheets and pallets make programing fast and simple. Innovative shortcut buttons can be assigned to call up effects, cues, command line instructions and more. Pricing is extremely reasonable:
1 universe: $399.00 permanent or $99 yearly subscription
4 universe: $499.00 permanent or $149.00 yearly subscription.
