Now that all the little bits and pieces are hooked up, we can move ahead with programming a song. Jands vista control surface the 4 modifier buttons understanding the 4 colored modifier buttons is crucial to operating lighting during any experience. Jands vista s1 and byron software training youtube. Programming jands m1 with vista software on mac youtube. When you store into a cue vista creates an event for each feature of each fixture that you use in the cue. Whether you are working on a stage, an auditorium or the outside of a building jands has the expertise and product range to help you light any project. Program the midi cues into ableton for the lighting cue changes im going to assume that you already know how to program vista, so go ahead and get 1 out of the way by creating your mindmelting lighting cue list for the song youre programming. To find out about the vista by chromaq latest software and hardware solutions visit our vista by chromaq page. The busy multipurpose alban arena in st albans, hertfordshire, uk, has taken delivery of a jands vista i3 lighting console, running the next generation vista v2 software, to complement a new rig of glp volkslicht led moving lights all ready for the. Simply connect a monitor, keyboard and mouse and youve got a fullyoperational and highlyportable vista console for way less than the price of the fullscale.
The vista lighting and media control platform has been embraced by leading designers, production companies, and venues around the world since its launch in 2004. About the vista 3 software leading edge show control, whatever your production. Vistas flexibility works well within different environments and budgets, from nightclubs to ballrooms to. Overall jands vista running on a microsoft surface pro 3 is a solid lighting control system providing an excellent balance of cost, computer power, lighting control, compact size, and ease of use.
However, unlike other consoles, the vista throws out all standard prolighting console procedure and starts anew. This is the introduction to programming the jands vista lighting specifically, the moveable pixm lights and the led par cans backstage. Jands vista v2 training series part 2 patching youtube. Aug 01, 20 the vista uses a timeline concept that will be familiar to you if youve used any modern sound or video editing software on a personal computer. Now i can not seem to get the midi signal out so that vista can see it. Jands vista l5 provides control for elevation church arena. The jands vista m1 if you are looking for an intuitive lighting control surface and costeffective prices, the jands vista should be top on your list. I am not sure what i am doing wrong in programming to not get a signal out. This is the fifth video in the sevenpart series covering the jands vista system. In this video well go over the basic functions of how to group, program, and setup presets for our fixtures that we patched in the last video. Designed to run on a laptop or desktop computer, the vista app looks and works in exactly the same way as the console, all thats missing is the desk itself.
Jands vista is popular console platform in the church world, and continues to be a favorite for beginners and more advanced people alike. Jands continues to manufacture and develop their multi awardwinning stage cl console, which offers simple, consistent control of numerous types of leds or dimmers. While keeping all the superb features of the original, the l5s powerful new version 2 software combines with a massive screen, backlit keyboard, linux operating system and abundant processing power to create a whole new vista experience. Lighting control isnt just for hardware anymore church. Is chromaq also taking over the software development. The console was purchased for a completed tour 7 venues. Jands vista m1 control surface with 256ch dongle stage. If you need a 3d view of your lighting and the stage its on, then its time to upgrade.
Working with cuelists jands lighting knowledge base. A major benefit is that you can see your fixtures as icons and arrange them to reflect your actual lighting rig, or in logical groups to suit your style of programming. Your source for theatre, makeup, cosplay, airbrushing and lighting. Chromaq vista 3 lighting controller church production. The s1 runs with jands venerable vista v2 software, which means that right. Arkaos mediamaster pro and jands vista training from ac. Vista t2, vista l5, vista i3, vista s3, vista s1, vista m1. Onyx on pc and consoles, as well as enttec dpro, jands vista, lightkey, and grand ma2 and 3 all offer this functionality in their 2d views. The jands vistas unique visual interface provides volunteers with speed and simplicity while offering professional programmers the powerful control they desire, describes mikeska. Jands vista v2 training series part 1 introducing the interface.
The jands stage cl is a selfcontained console designed to operate up to 24 fixture groups 512 channels of led lighting. If you do not have an account you can register one by pressing no account. Lighting controller options church stage design ideas. First, its important to understand what the vista m1 is. Realise your lighting design for your next project, venue or production with jands lighting.
Vistabased system, i recommend that you download the software and follow the. Jands vista control surface the 4 modifier buttons. The m1 is ideal for situations where you can do your programming in advance on your pc. Vista 2 puts all the controls you need within easy reach on a single screen, in an intuitive layout based on user feedback. Cue editing, removing unwanted events or programming u light co.
Jands vista roadshow keeps on rolling livedesignonline. The vista i3 a revolution in lighting in one compact package. Jan 19, 2016 jands vista v2 training series part 1 introducing the interface duration. This is the release video for the version 2 software for the jands vista range of lighting consoles. Following the success of the first leg of the europe and middle east wide vista roadshow, jands are delighted to announce the next set of dates through november december in germany, portugal, netherlands, belgium and poland. Featuring 12 customisable playback faders and 60 assignable buttons, vista ex ensures that you have enough handson control for even the most demanding of shows, whilst providing the flexibility. It includes the vista 3 software and two control surfaces, the ex and mv. It continues to impress with its legendary timeline, visual interface, speed and ease of use, it has been developed to dramatically enhance the existing feature set while introducing a host of major. Jands vista m1 control surface with 256ch dongle in the stage lighting controllers collection at techland houston. View and download jands stage cl user manual online. To do this, were going to need to do the following.
The vista ex control surface provides large amounts of physical control within a compact footprint, capable of delivering small to large scale shows. The vista range includes a choice of portable, flexible control surfaces and selfcontained consoles all running the same vista v2 software. Its a part of the software that works in the background and enables all fixtures, no matter what type or manufacturer to be treated the same way. Jands vista an owner operator speaks stage lighting. The consoles range from the small stage controls to the flagship vista range. Apr 22, 2009 uk based touring ld mark wynnedwards takes time for a chat and to tell us why, despite years of being an avo man, he now owns and uses a jands vista. Dec 15, 2015 basic training for powering up and connecting jands vista s1 lighting console to laptop and using byron lighting control software to trigger lighting cues. About the vista 3 software unleash your full creativity with a dramatically. The rack mount d1 connects via ethernet to a vista console, windows or mac system and provides an additional 8192 channels 16 dmx universes. Vista 2 puts all the controls you need within easy reach on a single screen, in an. Controlling jands vista lighting cues via midi show.
Jands has made a business decision to cease manufacturing the vista lighting control product range. Introduction to jands vista now chromaq vista learn. With no particular incentives or word from other lds, i have to confess to have left the. The jands vista has been around for quite a while but isnt one of those consoles i see regularly on the road, at least not in the uk. These videos are how i retaught myself the software, and you can learn it too. Assigning fader functions with fixture selection and building cues. If youre getting ready to pre program your first show, some lighting consoles offer a really great 2d view, which gives you an overhead look at your lighting rig. Vista is wonderful and automates a lot for you such as the martin controller but only in ma can you really get super specific about effects, timing, and other features.
Basic training for powering up and connecting jands vista s1 lighting console to laptop and using byron lighting control software to trigger lighting cues. Jands vista l5 provides simple control for bring me the. Providing innovative audio, lighting and staging solutions to the commercial, government, theatre and large venue market since 1970. Real life programming jands australia jands lighting. Designed to run on a laptop or desktop computer, the vista app looks and. With no particular incentives or word from other lds, i. One thing about the vista thats not immediately obvious is the generic fixture model. Jands vista m1 is a software based lighting control system with a. The joy of the byron software being you can lay things out in any which way youd like, although i find that my way of working is very different from others sometimes. Talking about tracking but mainly how to remove unwanted events or unwanted programming fro. It contains 5 faders, 10 buttons and multiple pages. The software works on pcs as well as intelbased macs. The vista l5 is the latest addition to the revolutionary jands vista range of consoles and control surfaces. Introduction to jands vista now chromaq vista learn stage.
Below, ive included the jands vista training videos straight from jands themselves. Recognizing the potential for vista lighting control systems in todays market, jands felt it was a logical move to have chromaq take over the manufacturing. To make it as easy as possible for you to design your shows whenever and wherever you are, jands offers a softwareonly version of the vista. Pixel control and mapping software howto lighting december 27, 2017 16 comments okay, at this point youve done your research, designed your wall, and priced out some components.
The m1 is the entrylevel small format playback device. The jands vista d1 expands the dmx processing capabilities of the entire vista range. Hello, i am trying to control jands vista with midi over the network with logic pro x. So you want a lighting visualizer learn stage lighting. Jands vista is popular console platform in the church world, and continues to be.
The jands range of lighting control consoles are respected around the world as robust, well featured and easy to operate. Imagine if you could design your lightshow the way you see it visually. Jands awardwinning vista lighting and media control system has been embraced by leading designers, companies and venues all over the world on a wide range of shows. In this episode, introducing the interface, we will walk you through the vista v2 interface and teach you how to access the softwares operational. Software pack, including dongle, must be purchased separately. Jands vista tips and tricks blue room technical forum.
Ive been programming on jands consoles for quite a few years, id be more than happy to go over things with you or if you have any questions. Unleash your full creativity with the power of vista 3. In this video i go over some of the software manipulation we can do to make the jands vista software. To access the latest vista 3 software and documentation please log on to your account. I saw someone on reddit explain it like this, jands vista takes every norm and thing youd expect from a lighting software and just does the opposite.
After the videos, i cover what i like and dont like about the vista platform. Including an intel core 2 duo processor, the i3 puts all the revolutionary features of the vista t series into a desk you can fit under your arm. The jands vista is a versatile system for different lighting control requirements. The desk has some scratches and marks but is in a perfect working condition and has been serviced. The jands vista range once again proved its flexibility and power when lighting designer and programmer steve heywood chose to put vista consoles, running the next generation vista v2 software, in control at two recent uk music festivals. Chromaq vista by chromaq product range vista 3 software. Jands vista first choice for uk university cx network. Controlling jands vista lighting cues via midi show control. When programming the show, vista 3s new window workspaces ensured that i had everything i needed right at my fingertips, when moving from space to space. View and download jands vista t4 user manual online. For those who need full programming functionality without the high quantity of fixtures or faders, manufacturers like jands vista and high end systems have a step down from the full function controller where you provide a pc or mac running their software with a smaller fader wing hooked up for playback andor dmx output. The vista l5 is the latest addition to the revolutionary jands vista range of consoles. Uk based touring ld mark wynnedwards takes time for a chat and to tell us why, despite years of being an avo man, he now owns and uses a jands vista the jands vista has been around for quite a while but isnt one of those consoles i see regularly on the road, at least not in the uk.
Once the computer controlling the system became a standard windows pc or similar, the software running the desk became easily upgradable, and offline versions of the software could be run on a standard home computer, and show files could be edited and transferred around on a memory stick or a floppy disk originally. Manufactured in north america, in the same facility where we produce our awardwinning chromaq lighting fixtures, the vista lighting and media control surfaces harness all of the features and advantages of the vista 3 software. Jands vista for different lighting control requirements. You literally can set up and see your lighting rig from the top, and this can allow you to pre program cues with intensity, color and some gobos without needing a fullblown. Every wednesday and thursday throughout april, we will be bringing you free vista 3 training webinars on a range of topics, including. Program the midi cues into ableton for the lighting cue changes. You may not use these buttons often, but when pressed, they can completely change how the control surface operates. The jands vista s3 is a compact version of the vista that puts all the revolutionary features of the fullscale console into a desk you can fit under your arm. Sep 24, 2015 this was paired with a jands vista m1 control surface, a 128channel license dongle which is a usb device, and jands vista 2. Only three years in, but, from what ive seen i am absolutely in love with the ease of vista. Sure it is personal preference but if you want more control of what happens for around the same price you can get an ma wing for around the same price as the jands vista l5. Yes, the software development is now under chromaq but the team behind it remains the same and new developers will join the team to accelerate the process and launch exciting new features. Jands vista v2 is a festival favourite livedesignonline.
Vista s flexibility works well within different environments and budgets, from nightclubs to ballrooms to. When it comes to comprehensive light show automation and programming, sweetwater can highly recommend the jands vista app. The best feature for creative lighting programming. The formerly jands vista series of lighting control systems has taken. Quick links stage cl software downloads stage cl fixture files. Vista by chromaqs official website with software downloads, product information. Jul 19, 2014 the jands vista m1 is simple elegance. Nov 02, 2015 vista allows students and teachers to concentrate on the creativity and design of their show lighting, rather than complicated lighting programming, by letting the vista v2 software handle the technical details and simply deliver the target stage look they require. Chromaq has now acquired the jands vista lighting and media control system rebranded as vista by chromaq. Ive been using vista v2 for five months now and my opinion still stands, its an inefficient software all around. The m1 is ideal for situations where you can do your programming in. Jands vista in control for alban arena livedesignonline. The vista application to make it as easy as possible for you to design your shows whenever and wherever you are, jands offers a softwareonly version of the vista. Join our experts for free vista 3 lighting and media control training, from the comfort of your own home.
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