grandMA3 replay unit as Executors and Macros triggering a Christie Pandora’s Box Widget Designer communicating via custom software with the AMX controller via the building’s layered network. grandMA3 was [...] lights necessary for the completion of their work. Christian, who worked closely with colleague Hamza Ghzili on the project, concludes it was a “complete no brainer” to use grandMA3 as the project’s lighting [...] A grandMA3 lighting control system - hardware and software - is at the heart of the new AFAS Experience Center’s 800 capacity theatre in Leusden, the Netherlands. The theatre is an integral part of the

visit the MA E-learning for the grandMA3 special v1.5 course with all information about the new software release. Just contact your local MA distributor to get access! The grandMA3 software is the soul [...] applications. The top features of grandMA3 software version 1.5 are: - Absolute and relative values completely separated - USB MIDI support for the onPC software - Agenda - Free designable DMX curves - [...] continue with their existing grandMA2 show. Last but not least, this release offers a completely new tool that MA Lighting had not implemented before: A self-programming grandMA3 Startshow! The user only has

and a NEW grandMA3 Essentials Training available. The local MA distributor will help to get access to the MA E-learning platform. Last but not least, MA Lighting offers grandMA3 v2.0 public webinars! 60 [...] MA Lighting has now released grandMA3 software version 2.0.0.4. This software release presents lots of new functionalities and workflow improvements for many different applications: Customizable Encoder [...] show. The complete list of features and enhancements is documented in the release notes and under: www.malighting.com/grandMA3-software Here are some video tutorials directly available. The MA University

output function for the MA Network Nodes, allowing for a wider behaviour range for fault situations. RDM via Art-Net is implemented. With the grandMA2 version 3.3 software, the MA VPU (Video Processing Unit) [...] MA Lighting are proud to announce another significant software release for its flagship grandMA2 lighting control platform. With version 3.3, not only are there many new features but also the help and [...] workflow for the operator and programmer making more time for creativity. With the new software, the MA Lighting fixture library is now available online via the Fixture Share service. After logging in, users

com/grandMA3-software . Here are some video tutorials directly available. Additionally, the MA E-Learning with the grandMA3 special course v1.9 presents detailed information about the new software release [...] MA Lighting has now released grandMA3 software version 1.9. This software release presents massive workflow improvements and new functionalities in the following areas: New SpeedMaster layer for phasers [...] release. The local MA distributor will help to get access to the MA E-learning platform. Last but not least, MA Lighting offers grandMA3 v1.9 public webinars! 45 minutes with the most important changes and functions

contains detailed information about the new software release. Just contact your local MA distributor to get access! The grandMA3 software is the soul of the grandMA3 platform and is designed to meet current [...] Therefore the software delivers a massive parameter upgrade for most of the grandMA3 devices! The rules: grandMA3 full-size and light (including CRV versions) will get 8.192 parameters more grandMA3 compact [...] doubled ALL grandMA3 onPC devices will instantly get 4.096 parameters The best thing for the user - this parameter upgrade just comes with the software update to grandMA3 v1.7! For the complete list of features

Additionally, the MA E-Learning with the grandMA3 special course v1.8 presents detailed information about the new software release. The local MA distributor will help to get access to the MA E-learning platform [...] MA Lighting has now released the grandMA3 software version 1.8. In a very short release cycle MA presents massive workflow improvements and new functionalities in the following areas: - New workflow for [...] platform. Last but not least, MA Lighting offers grandMA3 v1.8 public webinars! 45 minutes with the most important changes and functions of the new software version, presented by the MA Tech-Support. Here is the

which contains all information about the new software release. Just contact your local MA distributor to get access! The grandMA3 software is the soul of the grandMA3 platform and is designed to meet current [...] MA Lighting has now released the grandMA3 software version 1.6. This release brings massive improvements in the area of presets and data handling: Intuitive programming with selective, global and universal [...] improvements, especially for grandMA3 onPC users. The new command wing bar fits perfectly at the bottom of screens used together with a grandMA3 onPC command wing or grandMA3 onPC command wing XT. In addition

commitment from MA Lighting to improve the user workflow. The grandMA3 software is the soul of the grandMA3 platform and is designed to accommodate the current and future needs of lighting control. MA Lighting [...] MA Lighting has now released grandMA3 Software Version 1.4. This release rolls out many enhancements to continuously improve the basic workflow, as well as new features that enrich the overall lighting [...] , it marks a fundamental step in the evolution of lighting control software and introduces the new concepts of Recipes and MAgic (MA grid interpolation concept). The enhanced recursive Selection functionality

consoles and MA onPC command wings and emulate their interface to the grandMA2 onPC software. The moment someone installs the grandMA2 onPC software on this Chinese hardware and unlocks parameters, they violate [...] MA Lighting strongly discourages all users from using the grandMA2 onPC software to unlock parameters on counterfeit or non-MA approved hardware. Violation is illegal and punishable by law. Every day we [...] nts of MA Lighting’s rights and must expect to be prosecuted by us. We repeat at this point: Don't be misled and be welcome to ask us before you load the grandMA2 onPC software onto any non-MA approved

channel transparency. Closer integration of MA VPU within the grandMA2 console software allows new smart dialogues for real-time content manipulation and MA VPU pixel mapping playback priorities are now [...] grandMA2 has long been considered the reference in reliable feature-rich entertainment lighting control. Far from being complacent with this enviable reputation, MA Lighting continues to work closely with [...] accessed via web-remote allowing full remote configuration. Additionally, the MA Network Switch can now be managed from within the grandMA2 Setup/Network window. The Update and Store functions now have independent

d. New software, version 3.3 for MA Lighting’s renowned grandMA2 lighting control solution, features numerous updates. A major step in keeping the fixture libraries updated is the new online MA Fixture [...] MA’s latest software releases, grandMA2 3.3 and dot2 1.3 (both will be released shortly after Prolight to the public), received the most attention and praise at the recent Prolight + Sound exhibition in [...] Pan/Tilt. Furthermore, the MA VPU (Video Processing Unit) now has a completely reworked Warper functionality including pixel-exact U/V mapping and a snapshot / masking tools. The MA Network Switch offers a

distribution company concerned has now been prohibited from distributing MA Lighting grandMA2 onPC software on devices other than original MA Lighting hardware. The infringer now faces a fine of up to 250,000 [...] regards to the key arrangement, these consoles are based on the MA onPC wing devices. In addition, these consoles - if the grandMA2 software is installed - illegally unlock parameters. By preliminary injunction [...] such consoles - regardless of type or Chinese manufacturer - do not use them with our grandMA2 onPC software at events. Users and operators should refuse to use such a combination for a show in order not

The new dot2 software release 1.2.2.8 from MA Lighting comes with a great new feature: From now, the free of charge MA dot2 onPC version outputs up to 512 DMX channels without MA hardware. The free DMX [...] protocols in the first DMX universe. The MA dot2 onPC software is running under Windows ® 7 or higher. More information on working with the MA dot2 onPC software and the use of 512 free DMX channels can [...] https://blog.ma-dot2.com/ . This release also includes additional pre-defined position effects and several bug-fixes. The software is available as a free download from the dot2 Website: https://www.ma-dot2.c

MA Lighting are proud to announce the next level of intuitive lighting control software for the dot2 console series incorporating a host of new and exciting features. The dot2 software release allows users [...] users to work even faster and more intuitively than ever before. The new 1.3 dot2 software features a Web remote facility, allowing important remote functionality from any device with a web-browser, either [...] control individually at any time and many more enhancements are also now included. The new dot2 software now allows freely assignable sACN and Art-Net universes for DMX over Ethernet output as well as

the grandMA3 software, and I am definitely starting to miss these if I have to revert to grandMA2 for a show!” he stated. Jarrad used MVR to export out of Vectorworks and into Depence2 and grandMA3 for a [...] Is the exclusive distributor of MA Lighting in Australia. Photos: © Hillsong Photography Team Find out more about: grandMA3 light grandMA3 onPC command wing XT grandMA3 viz-key [...] on the grandMA3. He completed a tour as lighting designer with popular children's entertainment band The Wiggles earlier in the year, and had also programmed for a pilot TV show using grandMA3. Based on

will be on hand to answer questions and introduce all the new features. New software, version 3.3 for MA Lighting’s renowned grandMA2 lighting control solution, will illustrate numerous additional features [...] Each grandMA2 demo-station on the booth will be supported by a qualified MA Support Team member or an experienced user to ensure your questions are answered. Based on its decades-long knowledge, MA has developed [...] exhibition in Frankfurt, MA Lighting will highlight the latest features and functionality of its dynamic range of lighting control solutions at the booths C51 and C61 in hall 3.0. MA Lighting’s dot2 series

designer added. Challenge accepted: change to grandMA3 with grandMA3 software This being the first time he used a grandMA3 system with grandMA3 software on tour, it represented a turning point for the successful [...] grandMA3 full-size, a grandMA3 compact XT, two grandMA3 processing units and seven grandMA3 Nodes. With just a few exceptions, the entire lighting control system was composed exclusively from grandMA3 components [...] As the lighting designer accompanying the tour had made the change to a complete grandMA3 system after having used the grandMA2 for twelve years, the preparations for the “Autumn of Life” tour felt more

in this time, the new grandMA3 software releases had also advanced substantially, so he was confident to switch the system to a full grandMA3. A grandMA3 full-size and a grandMA3 light are in the control [...] by Expo City Organization. Photos: © Agora Find out more about: grandMA3 full-size grandMA3 light grandMA3 processing unit M grandMA3 processing unit XL [...] excited to enter the new world of grandMA3, knowing that this will be the future for the next few years!” Using the possibility to convert a grandMA2 showfile to grandMA3 showfile, he diligently transposed

return during the day at other times of the year.” Long-time grandMA users, Medvitz and programmer Chris Herman chose half-a-dozen grandMA2 onPC stations to run lighting displays for various areas of the [...] to use a grandMA2 light for programming while paring back to the smaller consoles for the run of the show and having a common show file across the entire show.” Chris Herman notes that MA’s “easy to use [...] ed with natural reeds on the shoreline. grandMA2 onPC handled a mix of DMX, Art-Net and sACN protocols for the lake displays. “From my perspective, the MA control systems have been rock solid and were

platforms." In addition to the full-size console, the grandMA3 system for the Time Lab Stage included a grandMA3 processing unit M as well as three grandMA3 8Port Nodes for DMX output. While the Time Lab Stage [...] first personal grandMA3 show. Just one example of the outstanding work and flexibility of the crews working on all the Parookaville stages. Find out more about: grandMA3 full-size grandMA3 8Port Node [...] LED panels lighting up the former aircraft shelter, this year controlled by a grandMA3 full-size console running software in Mode 3. Once again, Thomas Koppers was responsible for the planning and implementation

effect a small MA - but it can also act as part of a complete grandMA2 system by providing a proper interface for the grandMA2 onPC software and as a pre-programming tool for the grandMA2,” continues Norfolk [...] distributor for MA Lighting products into the UK, has been overwhelmed by demand for the recently launched MA onPC command wing. The MA onPC command wing is the latest addition to the MA Lighting family [...] powerful, efficient mobile option to operating the grandMA2 control system in even the most challenging environments. “When we first saw the MA onPC command wing we knew it was going to be a hit, and we

in Cleveland – all powered by grandMA3 software.” Photos: © Luxious Creative Find out more about: grandMA3 full-size grandMA3 light grandMA3 processing unit XL grandMA3 8Port Node [...] long history with MA and was hands-on with the grandMA3 system for this tour. “I’ve been running grandMA3 software exclusively now for almost two years,” he says. “I’ve been on the MA platform since 1998 [...] running software of the first grandMA series.” Fast-forward to grandMA3, and Barancik’s experience has been “smooth sailing” so far, especially since – as he admits – “I haven't programmed on grandMA3 just

a full grandMA3 system for running lighting and video. He specified two grandMA3 full-size and two grandMA3 light consoles complete with six processing units, all running grandMA3 software and supplied [...] decision to go with grandMA3. “Running the latest grandMA3 hardware was never in question,” noted Mark, “so this was rapidly followed by the conversation about running in software version 2 or 3.” “It’s [...] time to go with an all grandMA3 set up.” “It’s been a straightforward and smooth process for everyone involved,” he confirms, adding that they received some great support from MA’s exclusive UK distributor

all-grandMA3 control system, running mode 3, making use of several features to improve the complete production workflow, from drawing to remote updates on stage. The system comprised 6 x grandMA3 full-size [...] consoles (three pairs each with fully redundant backup) and three grandMA3 lights which were used for technical desks, running with 11 x grandMA3 processing units XL . The main set comprised an impressive 60-metre [...] grandMA3 full-size consoles on the show, a previz suite on site enabled the lighting team, which also included lighting design associate Kathy Pineo, to work in Depence 3 on the third pair of grandMA3 full-sizes

that grandMA3 was “absolutely the right choice for this show, and I also wanted us to be the first to run a Eurovision exclusively on grandMA3 software!” For Alex Mildenhall, going all grandMA3 was a “no [...] © Sarah Louise Bennet | © Corinne Cumming Find out more about: grandMA3 full-size grandMA3 light grandMA3 processing unit L grandMA3 processing unit M [...] Alex M’s. Together, Tom and Alex M utilised four grandMA3 full-size consoles at FOH, a main and backup each, with another grandMA3 full-size and a grandMA3 light as mobile ‘technical’ desks that could be moved

full grandMA3 system for control. Two grandMA3 full-size consoles plus one grandMA3 onPC command wing were joined by two grandMA3 processing unit L, five grandMA3 processing unit M and 16 x grandMA3 8Port [...] distributor of MA Lighting in Singapore, Thailand and Malaysia. Photos: © Gabriel Chan Find out more about: grandMA3 full-size grandMA3 onPC command wing grandMA3 processing unit L grandMA3 processing unit [...] pandemic as an opportunity to explore and drill down into the grandMA3 software. “We thought that there was the potential in the grandMA3 software to handle what we needed to achieve for NDP, so we drew up our

use a grandMA2 console, the MA onPC command wing, in conjunction with the grandMA2 onPC software, enables the customer to program or playback within the grandMA2 world. Paul used a grandMA2 light to program [...] the new MA onPC command wing to control the lighting of the Main Arena Spectacular at Sydney’s Royal Easter Show. Designed as the perfect hardware expansion to the grandMA2 onPC software, the MA onPC command [...] control grandMA2 onPC software which is basically grandMA2 on your computer. Now, rather than trying to put in a ‘large’ console in a control room where there is no space, I’ve got the compact MA onPC command

way-to-go. Nesmar has been a grandMA user since series 1 as well as an official grandMA trainer in Latin America, more recently specifically focusing on the grandMA3 software, and was delighted to be asked [...] timeframe after Kenry made the decision to utilise a full grandMA3 set up. This comprised two grandMA3 full-size consoles running with two grandMA3 processing unit Ms, controlling approximately 400 lighting [...] lighting fixtures. During the initial stages of programming, Kenry and Nesmar used grandMA3 onPC software plus the grandMA3 viz-key to keep things moving while the final design details were confirmed as they

on grandMA3, controlling around 600 fixtures, mostly moving lights plus 170 individual LED pieces through four consoles. Three grandMA3 full-size consoles and a grandMA3 light with 6 x grandMA processing [...] Forster and Ben Green, plus others on the creative team. Eric chose to use a full grandMA3 system running grandMA3 software as both he and Mark have become familiar with its power and flexibility over the last [...] fully grandMA3 route for Katy Perry’s Las Vegas show in 2021, and before that used it to program “Awakening”, one of the newest shows in Las Vegas, this time at The Wynn. They’d also used grandMA3 on a number

every week. MA E-learning MA Lighting‘s own free of cost E-learning platform is a powerful tool when entering the world of MA training. MA Software The grandMA3 software is the soul of the grandMA3 platform [...] tools MA would like to give them an overview of everything that they can use to educate themselves or connect with other MA users. MA Tips videos With the MA Tips videos MA provides new grandMA3 knowledge [...] test it for free. MA Forum The MA Forum is the meeting point for all MA users. Here they can ask questions about grandMA3 and dot2 and exchange with other users about all kinds of MA topics. Find out more

connected via 6 grandMA3 2Port Nodes and 2 MA Network Switches and the show was programmed on and offsite on a grandMA3 light console by Martin and Marc Marlo Schelesnow. Once they had completed all the finessing [...] underwent a one-on-one grandMA3 course beforehand to get acquainted with grandMA3 as it was also his first time using an all-grandMA3 system, although he’s been an avid grandMA2 user for some time. The basic [...] Galata Tower. The lighting supply and installation – including the grandMA3 elements – was completed by Asimetrik which is the MA Lighting distributor in Turkey, with laser control and programming courtesy

offers the complete lighting control solution from MA console, via MA Network Switch and its network infrastructure to MA DMX distribution. In combination with the MA consoles and additional MA networking [...] devices the MA Network Switch provides a very easy to use solution, even for complex lighting systems. Incorporating the hardware and software features MA is famous for. Simplicity The MA Network Switch [...] distribution MA Lighting presents the perfect solution: With the brand new MA Network Switch, the setup time and the level of complexity to achieve an optimised lighting network is radically reduced. MA now offers

production values and technology, which includes the purchase of a grandMA3 compact XT lighting console which is running with grandMA3 software. Creative lighting senior intern Jonathan Martin, who designs, programmes [...] major grandMA experience. “I had always been aware that grandMA consoles were an industry standard for high-level live productions,” he says, however it was when Walnut Hill borrowed an MA onPC command [...] for their 2019 Christmas Eve services, that their own MA journey truly began! “Personally, I found it very easy to transition from grandMA2 to grandMA3 and it felt like much of the workflow was improved

MA Lighting launches a new member of its grandMA3 onPC solutions range: the grandMA3 onPC command wing XT. It is the grandMA3 onPC console solution. With the grandMA3 onPC software pre-installed on a built-in [...] quality in software and hardware that are applied to the entire grandMA3 product range ensuring that users will benefit from this MA DNA. grandMA3 onPC command wing XT is the perfect option for new MA users [...] well as MA veterans. As a member of the grandMA3 family the grandMA3 onPC command wing XT uses the same user interface as the other grandMA3 consoles. It therefore allows new users to learn the MA user interface

lighting scheme. The latest grandMA3 onPC software version 1.5 is already pre-installed on a powerful computer so all the features and software functionality of the grandMA3 console are at hand. A mouse, [...] the 19” grandMA3 onPC rack-unit a perfect solution for any installation project! It is possible to combine the grandMA3 onPC rack-unit with a grandMA3 onPC command wing and/or up to two grandMA3 onPC fader [...] 19” grandMA3 onPC rack-unit is a perfect lighting control solution for fixed installations like theaters, shopping malls, TV/streaming studios or houses of worship, or for a reliable grandMA3 lighting

VE Isik Sistemleri A.S. is MA Lighting’s exclusive distributor in Turkey. Photos: © Phantom Event Engineering Used Equipment: 1 x grandMA2 full-size 1 x grandMA2 light 1 x MA NPU (Newtork Processing Unit) [...] designer and programmer Umut Yurtseven, who is just 16 years old, used 1 x grandMA2 full-size, 1 x grandMA2 light and 1 x MA NPU (Network Processing Unit) controlling dozens of moving lights amongst others [...] shows I want to create. Over the years I’ve become pretty familiar with MA’s products – I started using the grandMA2 onPC software when I was nine years old so you can say I grew up with the system.” Serdar

to the flexibility of the grandMA3 software,” explained Kyle. He and his Denver based design studio had used time during Covid to really start drilling down into the grandMA3 architecture, and over the last [...] designed by Kyle and built by Dark Moon Designs for the tour, complete with over 3000 LED pixels across 24 DMX universes all running through their grandMA3, plus some onboard practical lights. All of this was [...] These were followed by their first major tour on grandMA3 for Odesza in 2022 which was a great success. “Going forward the future is definitely grandMA3,” Kyle stated, “so many tasks that used to take a lot

touch screen very accurate. The grandMA3 light integrated well with my grandMA2 light, the MA NPU (Network Processing Unit), MA VPU (Video Processing Unit) and MA 8Port Node. It worked seamlessly with [...] test the grandMA3 light, Cutts approached Duncan Riley of DWR Distribution, MA’s distributor in South Africa, and he enthuses what a cool experience it was. “Still running on grandMA2 software, it’s still [...] Lighting designer Joshua Cutts was thrilled to drive a grandMA3 light for the Idols South Africa 2018 finale hosted at Carnival City in Johannesburg. Hot on the hills of American Idols - the singing c

great interest for the rest of grandMA3 users too.” Photos: © Matt Crockett Find out more about: grandMA3 full-size grandMA3 light grandMA3 processing unit L grandMA3 replay unit [...] Prada. “grandMA3is a huge leap forward from grandMA2,” he says. “I think one of my favourite features has to be MIB (Move in Black). I never used it on grandMA2for various reasons, but on grandMA3, MIB is [...] along with various other well-known users of MA Consoles – been working closely with MA Lighting for the past two years, specifically to improve grandMA3 software’s suitability for theatre use. He says, “We

grandMA3 saves us a lot of time.” It's a platform that Ryan knows well and trusts completely in his wide range of lighting work. “We always use MA systems,” he says, “onPC to full-size, grandMA2 to grandMA3 [...] asked for the grandMA3 control system to run in mode2, which they were familiar with. But we offered them grandMA3 training, and they very quickly saw more possibilities with the software, so they decided [...] grandMA3 – depending on the nature of the job and the supplier.” For this show, lighting and video equipment was supplied by Lighting & Equipment Public Company Limited, with support for the grandMA3 system

decided to run the grandMA3 with grandMA2 software that evening. On Saturday, though, I was manning the console myself the entire night and therefore operated the system in grandMA3 mode, which I prefer [...] handling the content management on all floors. grandMA3 system on the main floor Lighting designer Tobias Reinartz decided to go with the grandMA3 software on the main floor. As there is often a lot of coming [...] two-day techno event, Tobias Reinartz is exploring the scope for creativity provided by the grandMA3 software A world away from the classical festival season, the second edition of the Fairground Festival

We of MA Lighting know that our software was hacked and that our products are being copied in China. We also know that it is extremely difficult to go against the copier in China. Consequently we have

offering MA copies were prompted to delete all catalogues, brochures etc. displaying or referring to MA copies. MA Lighting products are protected by a wide range of patents, which include software, hardware [...] the Palm Expo Mumbai trade show, MA team members kept a keen eye on companies offering and selling MA copies. In a couple of cases, these copies were identified and MA successfully ensured that they were [...] booth of the offering company. Furthermore, MA made it extremely clear to these companies that it will not tolerate anyone selling or distributing copies, and that MA reserves the right to take legal action

musical, and a solid grandMA advocate, the first time he used a full grandMA3 system set up. Matt has always been an MA user, but this was the first year he had used the grandMA3 in full 3 mode, having opted [...] controlled via the grandMA3. Matt thought “the time was absolutely right” for him to make the transition to full grandMA3, having talked to numerous other LDs who had already completed the process. No pre-viz [...] change was utilising CuePoints software during pre-production to align all cues in musical numbers with timecode, which were then imported into the grandMA3 console. The grandMA3 was programmed in ‘hybrid’

another option! “The grandMA3 delivers everything I need,” he commented, explaining that he had spent 2020 and any downtime during the pandemic “jumping up” from grandMA2 to grandMA3 after more than a decade [...] decade of being delighted with the well-known and loved grandMA2. The main console for Auto de Pascoa was a grandMA3 full size with a grandMA3 light as backup. Approximately 100 moving lights plus some c [...] departments. MA Lighting’s distributor in Brazil is the HPL LIGHT COMPANY based in Guarulhos, Sao Paulo. Photos: © courtesy Igreja da Cidade Campus Colina Find out more about: grandMA3 full-size grandMA3 light

five smoke and haze generators, Gabriel chose a grandMA3 light console complete with a grandMA3 processing unit M to run everything. “I chose grandMA3 for the streamlined design workflow it offered in [...] directly imported into grandMA3, so when the 3D information was fully ported over, he could visualise precisely how the light would fall on the set in grandMA3 3D Stage View. The grandMA3 specific feature that [...] production, and creative teams. Gabriel has been using grandMA3 since version 1.4 and previously grandMA2 for around 10 years. He believes that the MA Lighting brand has built its reputation as a solid, reliable

were played. Two MA Network Switches and one grandMA3 processing unit were also part of the package delivered by lighting and LED vendor, Blond Productions, creating a complete grandMA3 system. In the Showdown [...] enjoy the grandMA3 himself and looks forward to future projects using its exciting and unparalleled control potential. Find out more about: grandMA3 light grandMA3 onPC command wing grandMA3 processing unit [...] Ryan specified a grandMA3 light as the main console for graphics and lighting, coupled with grandMA3 onPC running on a dedicated computer on the network accessed via a grandMA3 onPC command wing which

Three grandMA2 full-size plus a backup were utilized as the main show desks, and 11 grandMA2 lights - six active and five backups - were also in the lighting network, created using 20 x MA NPU (Network [...] PRTG software. Operating the main show lighting console was Angelo Di Nella (on a grandMA2 full-size). Joshua Cutts ran the audience lighting - also a major element of the broadcast - on a grandMA2 light [...] (Network Processing Unit), 25 x MA 8Port Nodes and two Swisson 8-port nodes, running on 10 UPS’s. An MA onPC command wing located backstage was used for testing set and prop practical lights that were also integrated

and installations worldwide – has been using grandMA3 hardware already for some time. “We believe that the version 3 software is the future of grandMA, and for us, this was an ideal project to use it for [...] “and the plan worked perfectly!” One grandMA3 light console was utilised per stadium to run the Pre-Match Ceremonies, with one as a floating spare. These nine grandMA3s were all sourced from Europe by Concept [...] “Aldo” Fayard and a team from his company Concept K harnessed the power and flexibility of full grandMA3 lighting control systems to help deliver a series of lightning quick 90-second Pre-Match Ceremonies

x grandMA2 light 1 x grandMA2 replay unit 1 x MA onPC command wing 1 x MA VPU plus MK2 (Video Processing Unit) 4 x MA Network Switch 2 x MA NPU (Network Processing Unit) 12 x MA 2Port Node 2 x MA 4Port [...] 1 x grandMA2 light, 1 x grandMA2 replay unit, 1 x MA onPC command wing, 1 x MA VPU plus MK2 (Video Processing Unit), 4 x MA Network Switches, 2 x MA NPUs (Network Processing Units), 12 x MA 2Port Nodes [...] live artist and music and were programmed in our LichtUnit studio with the use of a grandMA2 light, an MA VPU and an MA NPU. The shows are timecoded and each last between 35 and 45 minutes. Because detailed

At the same time MA will premier its brand new grandMA3 xPort Node DIN Rail versions. Get in touch with our MA team to find out more about the exciting possibilities of the grandMA3 system. In parallel [...] Visitors will experience the latest preview version of the grandMA3 software as it progresses towards the V1.0 launch later this year. All grandMA3 models will be available for hands-on demo in Mode2 and Mode3 [...] MA Lighting will highlight the latest features and functionality of its grandMA3 and dot2 lighting control solutions on booth C69 in hall 12.0 (on the groundfloor) at Prolight + Sound exhibition in Frankfurt

products. They clearly know they are committing a crime. grandMA2 software is only legal for use on our own hardware platforms; using our software either on consoles or any other window-based hardware developed [...] During the recent Guangzhou Entertainment Technology (GET) exhibition, MA Lighting and Avolites launched a series of anti-counterfeiting actions on the expo site with the help of the tradeshow organizers [...] initiative at Prolight + Sound in Frankfurt. Some counterfeit manufacturers in China have long copied MA Lighting and Avolites’ products, and a large number of them are located in Guangzhou. The GET Show

to get it all done.” Methot had a pair of grandMA2 lights running SMPTE timecode; for “Dynamite” it was synched to timecode with MA’s grandMA 3D software, which had been used in the pre-viz stage, to synch [...] grandMA2, MDGs and Sharpys were all mission critical elements of the show,” says Methot. “They were rock solid and performed without fail.” He was also pleased that the no-charge grandMA 3D software was [...] Baeri and gaffer Randy Treu. A.C.T Lighting is the exclusive distributor of MA Lighting in North America. Used products: 2 x grandMA2 light

who drove the decision to go with grandMA3 for control. Five grandMA3 full size consoles, a grandMA3 light and a grandMA3 extension all running grandMA3 software were at the heart of the lighting system [...] and broadcast live on national TV. The grandMA3 network also utilised six grandMA3 processing unit XL and gigabit core switches for the transmission of MA Net3 protocol, with 29 end switches connected [...] supplying the grandMA3 elements. They were closely supported throughout the whole project by ACE, MA Lighting’s mainland China, Hong Kong & Macau distributor, with additional input from MA’s international resources

with a grandMA1 light which I believe is still in use!” opens White-Robinson. “When I went to university, I purchased a MA 2Port Node and that quickly became the standard control along with MA onPC. Since [...] services the complete needs of an eclectic mix of clientele, supplying lights, sound, AV and crew for corporate events, touring acts and one-off shows. “I was pretty much bought up on MA consoles; my very [...] plus a dot2 F-wing.” “I was immediately struck by the ‘MA characteristics’ on the dot2,” continues White-Robinson. “If you are familiar with a grandMA2 then the dot2 functions are instantly recognisable.

fixtures can receive access to the fixture builder and a private beta of grandMA3 onPC xPort Node and grandMA3 onPC software to import GDTF and MVR files for testing their build process with real output [...] evolve with its latest development: GDTF 1.0. Through collective feedback from our fellow GDTF founders, MA Lighting and Robe lighting, as well as other participating manufacturers, the file format can now be [...] planning, previz, and console systems — are now implemented with Vectorworks 2019, Vision 2019, and grandMA3. Most recently, revisions to the new file format include improvements to the following: DMX mode Geometry

to connect grandMA3 lighting control systems with existing visualization platforms - from a single onPC software device up to a full-blown multi-user system. grandMA3 viz-key is the unique solution for stable [...] party manufacturers are MA-Net3 members on the network and can visualize all granted parameters instantly. grandMA3 viz-key also enables all non-granted parameters for visualization. MA Lighting has already [...] grandMA3 viz-key is the easiest way ever to cross-connect between any scale of grandMA3 lighting control system and compatible 3 rd party visualizers. For many years users were asking for solutions to

presentation of the new grandMA3 series the MA Lighting booths at Prolight + Sound 2018 were the place to be. Founded on the legacy of the previous grandMA consoles, the grandMA3 represents a radical re-think [...] exhibition was very high, therefore all 13 grandMA3 hands on stations and the dedicated grandMA3 live demonstration auditorium were constantly packed with MA Lighting users from all over the world. Additionally [...] interface, and is designed to make practical tasks more intuitive. The physical design detail of the grandMA3 range is extraordinary and focused on delivering the best possible user experience, now and into the

is also highly impressed with MA Lighting’s general openness to suggestions “and our ability to participate in the future grandMA3 software development,” he commented. MA Lighting and Luminex’s local [...] Chojczak specified an all grandMA3 system for lighting control on the Main Stage, comprising four grandMA3 full-size consoles running as two main and one backup, plus another grandMA3 full-size for the onsite [...] grandMA3 full-size consoles this year were used in "Full Tracking Backup" mode as the central control system, together with six grandMA3 processing unit Ls. The signal was distributed via grandMA3 8Port

the MA Lighting grandMA2 control hardware and data networking infrastructure. Photos: © Photo: Ralph Larmann Used Equipment: 8 x grandMA2 full-size 4 x grandMA2 light 4 x grandMA2 fader wing 25 x MA NPU [...] reached the maximum amount of 31 x MA class 1 network devices (desks and MA NPU) plus the MA 8Port Nodes and MA 3D on top! The total parameter count being controlled across the MA network was 88,466 and the fixtures [...] spare. There were a total of 30 x MA 8Port Nodes, 5 x MA 3D visualisation systems, 4 x grandMA2 fader wing and 16 x video servers all in the control network. These grandMA2 control elements were specified

grandMA3 system to control the lighting. This consisted of four grandMA3 full-size consoles for the production and four grandMA3 light as mobile consoles in the stadium, supported by twelve grandMA3 processing [...] The programming for the show was performed by Michael Kühbandner and Markus Neubauer, using grandMA3 software version 1.9.7.0, which enabled the efficient realisation of the complex tasks to be managed. While [...] programming for such a big show, the two programmers made use of a number of new functions of the grandMA3 software. Better overview for complex applications Markus Neubauer mentions the selection grid function

Stephanie Waldorf and Rene Berhorst have been appointed as Managing Directors of MA Lighting Technology. Stephanie has been with MA Lighting Technology for 6 years and has most recently been in the role of team [...] administration. Rene has previously been with MA Lighting International for more than 16 years, at the end as a Head of Product Management and has then moved to MA Lighting Technology in 2022 in the role of [...] remarkable service as a Head of Software Development and since 2012 as Managing Director, Gerhard Krude is transitioning to a consultant role as of 01.04.2025. Gerhard will support MA Lighting Technology in this

with the grandMA3 system in day-to-day operation, Fabian Grohmann decided to control the show lighting for the Opera Ball on a grandMA3 full-size with grandMA3 software (with a grandMA3 compact XT as [...] Vectorworks and the grandMA3 is great fun thanks to MVR and saves a great deal of time and effort in both directions.” For the lighting designer, further highlights of working with the grandMA3 include the handling [...] Staatstheater Hannover employed a variety of lights from Portman and Prolights, controlled via a grandMA3 system running Mode 3. “After the Covid interval, the lighting of the Opera Ball underwent fundamental

the OSC (open sound control) and DMX remote triggering capabilities – of his grandMA3 system with the new grandMA3 software. The highly acclaimed show was broadcast live for 10 evenings and enjoyed by thousands [...] protocol – plugin for Unreal enabled the grandMA3 and Unreal (which already has inbuilt DMX and OSC) to communicate bi-directionally. By building custom grandMA3 fixture-types, certain aspects in the game [...] the sun, or the colour of an avatar, etc. Using grandMA3, all these elements could be rapidly tweaked in real-time on the console. “Using the grandMA3 in this way meant we could work really fast in this

that session were 5 x grandMA3 full-sizes (main show) + 1 grandMA3 light (follow spots) utilised as the main show consoles (with 4 grandMA3 full-sizes for backup). Another grandMA3 light was used as a monitoring [...] units – 12 x grandMA3 PU (processing units) XL and 4 x grandMA3 PU Ls, with five grandMA3 PU Ms for the offline sessions and 90 x grandMA3 8Port Nodes all connected over a Luminex network. Plus of course [...] control software Araneo together with the new MA License, grandMA3’s powerful architecture, facilitated access to and monitoring of every command input into the system used by the 7 x active grandMA3 consoles

voted for MA: “The MA system is my first choice for everything from theatre to concerts. It is very important for me to be able to personalize the setup to fit my needs of the moment which the grandMA2 software [...] shows. I really enjoyed the grandMA3 and I cannot wait to get even more hands-on experience with an MA console soon!” Gobo & Highlight A/S is the exclusive distributor of MA Lighting in Denmark. Photos: © [...] with a total of 300 acts! Lighting designer and programmer Heiða Kristín Ragnarsdóttir used a grandMA3 light console to run lighting on her stage, that was reserved for WILM (Women In Live Music) a European

grandMA3 in 2022, for pre and mid-match shows they created for the FIFA World Cup 2022 in Qatar. Frequently at the forefront of pioneering and new lighting technologies, they own several grandMA3 light [...] Concept K provided a full creative solution – including scenography and lighting design – with grandMA3 control – for the Closing Ceremony of the 2024 WorldSkills Competition, staged in the 60,000-capacity [...] this year’s event – included breathtaking lasers, co-ordination of video content and art direction, complete with show calling. The Concept K team was led by the company’s creative director Frédéric “Aldo”

they have 1 x grandMA2 full-size, 1 x grandMA2 light and 2 x MA NPU (Network Processing Unit) which are all networked. Jones runs the show from the grandMA2 full-size with the grandMA2 light running in [...] 2018. Ambersphere Solutions is MA Lighting’s exclusive distributor in the UK. Photos: © Photo: Ralph Larmann Used Equipment: 1 x grandMA2 full-size 1 x grandMA2 light 2 x MA NPU (Network Processing Unit) [...] lighting director – grandMA2 it was! Cunniffe has been using the grandMA platform since the 1990s and has also personally invested heavily in the brand. Jones has also been using grandMA for some time, including

for the show, voted himself - for three grandMA3 light, 1 x grandMA3 full-size, 1 x grandMA2 light and 5 x MA NPU (Network Processing Unit) for control, plus MA 3D for visualization of the show. He commented [...] choice: “We loved using the new grandMA3 hardware. Even though we’re still on grandMA2 software, the grandMA3 hardware has breathed new life into the well-established grandMA2 platform. The more ergonomic layout [...] person who doesn’t love those buttons!” “It is hard to imagine even trying to use a product other than MA to control a lighting system like this. Though it wasn’t an overly complex show, the seamless way that

location grandMA2 consoles were in control. In Belgium 13 x grandMA2 full-size, 8 x grandMA2 light, 1 x grandMA2 ultra-light, 2 x grandMA2 fader wing, 2 x MA onPC command wing and 1 x MA onPC fader wing [...] Photos: © Tomorrowland Used Equipment: 13 x grandMA2 full-size 8 x grandMA2 light 1 x grandMA2 ultra-light 2 x grandMA2 fader wing 2 x MA onPC command wing 1 x MA onPC fader wing [...] main stage operator in Belgium. In a combined effort, MA Lighting’s Belgian distributor FACE and MA Lighting picked up on the idea and choose a software to connect the lighting across all the venues worldwide

specified 2 x grandMA2 full-size and 2 x grandMA2 light for the show, with full tracking backup. The network comprised 10 x MA NPU (Network Processing Unit), 11 x MA 8Port Nodes and 8 x MA 2Port Nodes and [...] Photos: © Louise Stickland Used Equipment: 2 x grandMA2 full-size 2 x grandMA2 light 10 x MA NPU (Network Processing Unit) 11 x MA 8Port Nodes 8 x MA 2Port Nodes [...] triggering element, using an MA system made the timecode easy to use, edit and manipulate. They also made the most of MA’s 3D visualisation software during programming. The MA 3D system, running on four

relationship with MA started back in 2009 when they purchased their first MA console, an MA Lightcommander. This was followed by an MA onPC command wing, before upgrading to a grandMA2 light in Hyderabad’s [...] Three new grandMA3 lighting consoles – two grandMA3 compact XT, one grandMA3 onPC command wing XT and one grandMA3 onPC command wing – have been purchased by the Hope Unlimited Church in India, in Hyderabad [...] the exclusive distributor of MA Lighting in India. Photos: © Hope Unlimited Church Media Team Find out more about: grandMA3 compact XT grandMA3 onPC command wing XT grandMA3 onPC command wing

venue, the outdoor Sidney Myer Music Bowl, also has grandMA3 for lighting control. Find out more about: grandMA3 full-size grandMA3 compact XT grandMA3 onPC command wing [...] A new grandMA3 full-size console, a grandMA3 compact XT and a grandMA3 onPC command wing have been delivered and are in action at the 2,466-capacity Hamer Hall, the largest indoor venue at the Arts Centre [...] in July 2022 by MA Lighting’s Australian distributor Show Technology, replacing Hamer Hall’s previous lighting control system. Arts Centre Melbourne’s Head of Lighting Peter Darby said MA devices were the

make the switch to all grandMA3. “I had full confidence in the system,” he stated, a fact evidently backed up by choosing to do it at such a prestigious event. Three grandMA3 light consoles were utilised [...] and dancers, while Pekka operated all the other lights on his grandMA3 light. Video operator Saku Väänänen utilised the third grandMA3 light to run all the playback video content – created by MOBB Helsinki [...] and 40 x DMX universes were in play. “grandMA3 was the most efficient, flexible and logical way to run this many lights,” stated Pekka. He has been a grandMA user and advocate since 2004 and loves the

involved a concert in which all the components were completely remotely controlled. On the technical side, a grandMA3 system, running grandMA3 software, was used for the control and for the lighting, among [...] controlled the rig remotely. As this was not enough, we also made the decision to use the grandMA3 software the very first time, as this promised to be the better platform for the remote setup. The system [...] who worked on the project from Munich, stated what the concert was all about: "The idea for a completely remote controlled concert came from Peter Brandt of Remote Recording Network GmbH. Coming from

grandMA3, a process that worked very smoothly and which Manu describes as “super cool”. He really enjoyed using the grandMA3’s Phasers, describing them as “one of the best features” of the grandMA3 software [...] process”. The show was run from a grandMA3 full-size console, and for the gigs, serviced by Event EQ, a grandMA3 light was provided for backup together with 3 x grandMA3 processing units. In the USA, the [...] very creative work. Photos: © Sahil Makhani from SMFilms Find out more about: grandMA3 full-size grandMA3 light grandMA3 processing unit M

The grandMA3 lighting set up on the Wonderego concerts comprised 1 x grandMA3 full-size , 1 x grandMA3 light , 1 x grandMA3 processing unit XL , 1 x grandMA3 processing unit L and 3 x grandMA3 8Port Nodes [...] running an all grandMA3 system was “excellent, it unlocks the ability to work quickly and flexibility on building complex shows.” An MA user since 2010 (back in the day of grandMA1) Soyoun thinks the brand [...] lighting. For the first time, she chose to run the lighting control on a full grandMA3 system. Soyoun had used the grandMA3 console / hardware many times already (running in mode 2) and felt that this was

made its first MA Lighting console purchase, when a new grandMA3 onPC command wing joined the production technology in the 500-capacity multipurpose Glory Hall. This was supplied by MA Lighting’s Korean [...] incredible potential and flexibility of MA via the grandMA3 onPC command wing is every bit as wonderful as it sounds!” he enthused. Find out more about: grandMA3 onPC command wing [...] and the lighting team considered several different options, before deciding on grandMA3 but it was the whole grandMA3 system, its scope and adaptability that really impressed them the most. “The real-time

The system includes MGG's grandMA3 full-size , grandMA3 light and grandMA3 onPC command wing XT , along with a grandMA3 processing unit M and L , and a collection of grandMA3 8Port and 4Port Nodes . AV & [...] controlled across 72 universes and over 31,000 parameters on the grandMA3. The grandMA3 performed flawlessly.” “We really nailed it with the grandMA3, and Andre's programming of effects and timing added a whole [...] grander production, with a lighting rig boasting nearly 600 fixtures, all controlled by a full grandMA3 system. Behind the scenes, Ian Vos, Coleske Group's technical director, orchestrated the intricate

arsenal of grandMA hardware to play back and trigger various assets and effects during the games: 5 x grandMA3 full-size units with 1 x MA NPU (Network Processing Unit) plus 2 x grandMA2 full-size and 1 [...] the programmers had used grandMA3 hardware for a long-term show although the grandMA3 is their platform of choice. “We came to the grandMA3 with muscle memory from the grandMA2, and it didn’t take us long [...] multiple simultaneous users. Without the grandMA3 there wouldn’t have been a solution.” Early on when the programmers were in quarantine Lechterman had one of the grandMA3s in his hotel room. “We had multiple

ng’s grandMA3 system was comprised of 2 x grandMA3 full-size, 1 grandMA3 light, one grandMA3 onPC command wing XT and 2 x grandMA3 processing units XL, 2 x grandMA3 2Port Nodes, 28 x grandMA3 4Port Nodes [...] Kunttu Find out more about: grandMA3 full-size grandMA3 light grandMA3 onPC command wing XT grandMA3 processing unit XL grandMA3 2Port Node grandMA3 4Port Node grandMA3 8Port Node [...] – were created using grandMA2 or a mix of grandMA2 and grandMA3 for previz and production. In the last year, Mikki has also started using the power and flexibility of grandMA3 on his various design projects

dependability. Glyn O’Donoghue of MA Lighting International explains, “We don’t often shout about the success of the grandMA2 software but the relentless efforts of the team at MA Lighting has produced a product [...] release of the new 3.0 software the grandMA2 continues to pull ahead.” This latest software development, available as a free download ( www.malighting.com/en/support-downloads/software.html ), provides users [...] grandMA2 represents at least 120 men years of work. In the grandMA2 series, our team here in Waldbüttelbrunn have created a complete package for the industry and now, with the release of the grandMA2 3.0

is achievable. “ With the updated MA VPU, MA Lighting have provided answers to all user requests and added some powerful features and the MA software release 2.8. “The MA VPU has many functions and possibilities [...] The MA VPU (Video Processing unit) which has been on the market for some time recently underwent a complete technology change. MA’s product manager Rene Berhorst, accompanied by managing director Michael [...] them to see what was coming in, to show them the newly released software and to ensure they understood MA VPU.” Find out more about the MA VPU .

MA Lighting International is happy to announce SeeSound as the new exclusive MA distribution partner in Spain. From December 1 st 2023, SeeSound will offer the entire MA Lighting product range, support [...] relationships with existing MA users as well as to expand into new markets. We are delighted to welcome SeeSound into the MA family and jointly grow the Spanish market with MA Lighting solutions. Nacho Alberdi [...] support & service for hardware and software, as well as training. Stephan Saremba, Managing Director of MA Lighting International GmbH, commented: “We are excited about joining forces with SeeSound to develop

combination with the grandMA2 onPC software, the MA 2Port Nodes are also available in 1,024 and 2,048 parameter versions for standalone use or combined with the MA onPC command wing and MA onPC fader wing for [...] designed booth of MA’s UK distributor Ambersphere Solutions, we had an excellent response to our highlighted products, the version 3.0 software as well as the new MA 2Port Node and the MA 4Port Node solutions [...] otocol). Glyn O’Donoghue, MA Lighting’s Managing Director, commented on MA’s very successful tradeshow presence: “PLASA was again an ideal platform to show what’s new from MA. Located on the stylishly

MA Lighting has introduced new products for its grandMA3 onPC range: the grandMA3 onPC fader wing and the grandMA3 onPC xPort Nodes DIN-Rail. The grandMA3 onPC fader wing is designed as the perfect hardware [...] to the grandMA3 onPC software. In combination with this free of charge software, the grandMA3 onPC fader wing offers the full playback capabilities and adds 2 048 Parameters to the grandMA3 onPC parameter [...] free-of-cost, easy-to-install and -use grandMA3 onPC software for MAC and Windows, plus the powerful onPC hardware solutions. All grandMA3 onPC products are based on MA’s decades of experience in the development

the status of the MA VPU light. All MA VPUs offer Full-HD (MA VPU plus 6 layers, MA VPU basic 4 layers, MA VPU light 2 layers - which are rendered in parallel). Also MA VPU plus and MA VPU basic are now [...] we were not ‘only’ enhancing our current MA VPU models MA VPU plus and MA VPU basic - now ‘MK2’ versions - we have developed a completely new product - the MA VPU light! This is a perfect workhorse for [...] With the MA VPU light (Video Processing Unit), MA Lighting has developed a smart and compact video control. Only 2HU in height, the MA VPU light features sophisticated hardware and proven MA software. Furthermore

Ltd., MA Lighting’s exclusive distributor in China, has just installed 1 x grandMA3 light, 1 x grandMA3 replay unit, 6 x grandMA3 processing units and 16 x grandMA3 8Port Nodes, all running grandMA3 software [...] the MA system as well as our technology, services and commitment to providing the best solutions." Photo: © Huang Chongzhi, Lux Li Find out more about: grandMA3 light grandMA3 replay unit grandMA3 processing [...] Tower is 454 meters high, so the network system had to deal with these distances. “The grandMA3 light and grandMA3 replay-unit are used as master and backup. The console and the network cabinet realize the

at the dot2 website: www.ma-dot2.com Another adjacent booth of MA Lighting is dedicated to MA’s flag-ship lighting control range; grandMA2. A pre-release of the upcoming software candidate version 3.2 will [...] with the MA consoles and additional MA networking devices the MA Network Switch provides a very easy to use solution, even for complex lighting systems, incorporating the hardware and software stability [...] Sound Frankfurt exhibition MA Lighting dedicates a whole booth to its dot2 lighting control solution and features new software release version 1.2, driving the success story of MA newest product range. Multiple

enough to be very busy, it’s completely logical that his clients hire him and the best tool for him to complete the job of producing a good show. “The functionality of the larger MA consoles is all there” he [...] Rieck’s, headed by himself. Having been an MA user for the last seven or so years, the first thing the new venture did was purchase its own dot2. “It made complete sense” he stated, “It’s small and light [...] platform of choice. Peter was delighted that MA’s small and highly versatile dot2 was also within a reasonable price range. The console was supplied via MA’s South African distributor, DWR Distribution

lighting design for the tour. They chose 3 x grandMA2 light, 4 x MA Network Switch, 4 x MA NPU (Network Processing Unit), 2 x MA 8Port Nodes and 11 x MA Digital Dimmer 12 x 2,3kVA5 for lighting control [...] Photos: © Ralph@Larmann.com Used Equipment: 3 x grandMA2 light 4 x MA Network Switch 4 x MA NPU (Network Processing Unit) 2 x MA 8Port Node 11 x MA Digital Dimmer 12 x 2,3kVA [...] products from MA Lighting’s German distributor Lightpower because they have excellent support, especially when it comes to using new products like - in this case - the MA Network Switch.” “The MA Network Switch

expansion to the grandMA2 onPC software, the MA onPC command wing enables the look and feel of the software to be as close as possible to a real grandMA2 console. “We purchased the MA onPC command wing units [...] their extensive client base. MA Lighting’s MA onPC command wing is a portable and small control solution offering realtime control for 2,048 parameters in combination with grandMA2 onPC. Designed as the perfect [...] design and is lightweight (tipping the scales at just 6 kg) and rock solid. MA onPC command wing comes with free grandMA2 onPC software. It offers two built-in DMX ports as well as the possibility to send two

software, the MA onPC command wing enables the look and feel of the software to be as close as possible to a real grandMA2 console. Its command section is similar to the grandMA2 layout and features 2 A/B [...] an additional 200-plus MA onPC command wing from A.C.T Lighting, the exclusive distributor of MA Ligthing in North America. The company’s new investment brings its inventory of MA onPC command wing to over [...] delivery of 50 MA onPC command wing to extend usage of the flexible and powerful grandMA2 control system to customers working on location or those who find it physically difficult to fit a grandMA2 console at

at the Finnish National Opera, Helsinki, a completely new look. Kunttu explained, why the grandMA2 was his favourite choice for the project: “grandMA2 and MA 3D were the perfect tools for the production [...] the grandMA2 light. For pre-programming I used MA 3D for the lights and a media server for the screens. This was then loaded into the opera’s house system. The final programming was completed on site during [...] equipment. The grandMA2 is owned by the Finnish National Opera. Audico Oy is the exclusive distributor of MA Lighting in Finland. Photos: © Mikki Kunttu Use Equipment: 1 x grandMA2 light

Marenghi. “A new truss shape with a completely new lighting environment: total refreshment. The fact that Tim chose this moment to move from grandMA ‘series 1’ to grandMA2 seemed entirely logical; even if [...] a master show file from grandMA ‘series 1’ to grandMA2.” “I did ask him if he was comfortable with me making the swap,” confirmed Routledge. “I have been using the grandMA2 predominantly of late; for the [...] of a page of notes. Considering grandMA2 has a completely different operating system the transition was reasonably smooth; enough came over for it to be a completely worthwhile exercise. In fact I’m now

featured a lighting design by Sergiu Ardelean who used the cost-free grandMA2 onPC software for pre-programming, and ran the show on a grandMA2 full-size. Alin Popa was the head of lighting. Ardelean commented: [...] pre-programming on grandMA2 onPC in conjunction with the grandMA 3D visualiser. “A visualiser is very helpful even if you only have a simple rendering of the set loaded. And grandMA 3D is the best! It saved [...] commented: “For big and complicated set-ups and productions I always request a grandMA2. The grandMA2 full-size is a brilliant console, powerful and extremely stable. My luck was that Five’s, the lighting equipment

The 2012 PLASA show saw MA Lighting premiere the MA onPC fader wing, the MA 4Port Node and the MA 8Port Node as well as the presentation of the MA onPC command wing after its introduction to the market [...] speed has become possible which gives our MA System an additional performance increase. The MA onPC command wing, MA onPC fader wing, MA 8Port Node onPC and MA 4Port Node onPC form our new ‘onPC’ solutions [...] And to save USB connections the MA onPC fader wing daisy-chains the USB for the MA onPC command wing. The MA 8Port Node and MA 4Port Node set an additional benchmark in MA Lighting’s networking product range

with four grandMA3 consoles and grandMA3 software For the integrated control of the complex light show with multiple hundred floodlights and the stadium lighting, the team opted for a grandMA3 system with [...] with grandMA3 software. Programmer and Lighting Director Raphael Grebenstein explains: “The house system at the Olympic Stadium already runs on grandMA3 software. This provided us the opportunity to seamlessly [...] of three grandMA3 full-size, one grandMA3 light and various grandMA3 processing units L and XL for parameter calculation. For Raphael Grebenstein, it was the first time using the grandMA3 system in a

both chose to run the show on their own grandMA3 light consoles running grandMA3 software. Tom took care of the show’s moving and intelligent lights on one grandMA3 light including 55 x moving lights from [...] A grandMA3 hardware and software package was the lighting control platform of choice for The Answer Trap, a brand-new list-based UK TV quiz show for quick thinkers produced by the Objective Media Group [...] presenters and contestants on his grandMA3 for which he utilised five ‘tungsten’ LED moving lights and around 40 generic light sources. Tom and Dan are both experienced grandMA users and programmers, they have

partner Marco De Nardi own two grandMA2 lights, two MA onPC command wings, a grandMA full-size - so they are big fans of the MA brand. As is Giovanni Pinna, who used a grandMA2 full-size to run the show’s s [...] UK. Molpass s.r.l. is the exclusive distributor of MA Lighting in Italy. Photos: © Louise Stickland Used Equipment: 1 x grandMA2 full-size 1 x grandMA2 light [...] being triggered by a grandMA2 light console in a custom control system specified and provided by show visual specialists M2L from Milan. M2L’s Marco Piva commented, “grandMA2 is our video – and lighting

MA Lighting is happy to announce RM Multimedia as the new exclusive distribution partner in Italy. From July 1 st 2022, next to the MA product range, RM Multimedia also offers software and hardware support [...] relationships with existing MA users as well as to expand into new markets. We are thrilled to welcome the RMM to the MA family and jointly grow the Italian market with MA Lighting solutions." “This new [...] Giovanazzi will also take care of trainings including access to the MA E-learning platform. Stephan Saremba, Managing Director of MA Lighting International GmbH, commented: “We are excited about joining

and occasion to use a grandMA3 light running software version 1.8.1.0 with Art-Net nodes. A grandMA2 user and advocate for many years, he’d started working with the full grandMA3 system earlier in the year [...] switch to grandMA3,” he explained. The grandMA3 onPC command wing neatly packed down into a sensible sized Pele case for hand carrying presenting a perfect solution. Following the 1.6 software release, he [...] Germany’s most popular visitor attraction. Lighting designer Oskar Felix Funke chose a full MA Lighting grandMA3 control system to run lighting for this unique show that was recorded, both for a new album

Lighting designer Luis Pastor is known to be a big MA fan. Therefore it was no wonder that he used 2 x grandMA2 full-sizes, 1 x grandMA2 light and 4 x MA NPU (Network Processing Units) for the Opening Ceremony [...] the lighting equipment. Photo: © Lorena Persson Hervia Used Equipment: 2 x grandMA2 full-size 1 x grandMA2 light 4 x MA NPU (Network Processing Unit) [...] bitmap effects. The grandMA2 again performed perfectly and provided us with a very safe and stable control system and the possibility of covering the whole space thanks to the MA NPU.” Around 400 moving

“Ian asked us to demonstrate MA Lighting options, as a dealer we were more than happy. Working together with Ambersphere Solutions who are the exclusive distributor for MA Lighting in the UK we were able [...] two day training course. One of the great features about the grandMA2 consoles is their flexibility – most of the console is completely customizable – not only useful for a venue that has such a range of [...] exclusive UK sales, service, support and training centre for MA Lighting, Clay Paky and Robert Juliat products. Used Equipment: 1 x grandMA2 ultra-light

using one grandMA3 light console with a grandMA3 XT as tracking backup. These were running over a fiber network comprising one grandMA3 processing unit L, three grandMA3 4Port Nodes, one grandMA3 8Port Node [...] that the grandMA3 system needs considerably less physical hardware to control larger numbers of parameters, and they only need one grandMA3 processing unit L on this show. In terms of grandMA3 features that [...] received from MA whilst working on this project, especially from Luke Chikkala and brand manager Daniel Kannenberg who have been “amazing”, all helping to smooth the transition from grandMA2 to grandMA3. Andre

MA Lighting International is happy to announce LiteNordic as the new exclusive MA distribution partner in Norway. From January 1 st 2023, LiteNordic will offer the entire MA Lighting product range, support [...] relationships with existing MA users as well as to expand into new markets. We are thrilled to welcome LiteNordic to the MA family and jointly grow the Norwegian market with MA Lighting solutions.“ Espen [...] support & service for hardware and software as well as training. Stephan Saremba, Managing Director of MA Lighting International GmbH, commented: “We are excited about joining forces with LiteNordic and

of the housing for ergonomic operation. All 1Gbit MA network Nodes are fully configurable from any of the grandMA2 consoles or grandMA2 onPC software. To achieve the highest flexibility, each DMX port [...] introducing a new series of 1Gbit Network Nodes, MA Lighting are now launching wall mounted PoE (power over Ethernet) versions of the 1Gbit MA 2Port Node and MA 4Port Node, allowing the conversion of Ethernet [...] Ethernet data into DMX or vice versa. These latest Network Nodes fit perfectly into the MA system and it’s high speed MA-Net2 protocol, ensuring maximum performance and network stability. Optimised for ins

Michael Adenau has handed over the management of MA Lighting Technology, heralding a generational change. His successors are Gerhard Krude, already a long-time managing director, and newly appointed managing [...] company for many years and was instrumental in the development of the latest console generation, grandMA3. Adenau will remain with the company as a shareholder and will provide advice and support to his [...] focuses on continuity and will keep on concentrating on the development of professional hardware and software for the lighting industry.

with a lighting design of Joe Atkins, the show made use of a grandMA2 light for lighting control. Atkins explained why he chose the grandMA2: “Because it is the best in the world, it is quick, responsive [...] second that the change is complete … the actors are on the stage and away we go again”, Joe continued. “I think probably my best note from this year (my first year using a grandMA2 on a show like this) is [...] the lighting equipment. Ambersphere Solutions is MA Lighting’s exclusive distributor in the United Kingdom. Photos: © Joe Atkins Used Equipment: 1 x grandMA2 light

MA Lighting is well known for its approach towards professional lighting control and enjoys a distinguished reputation for quality and reliability. Now MA presents a new range of compact lighting control [...] and the dot2 Node4 (1K) network output node as well as the dot2 onPC console software and the dot2 3D visualisation software solutions. Designed for small and mid-sized projects and venues, dot2 offers [...] details about the dot2 range can be found here: www.ma-dot2.com But the website has much more to offer like training videos, online manuals, a software download section as well as a link to the brand new

MA Lighting International is happy to announce Wholestage as the new exclusive MA distribution partner in Mexico. From November 1st 2023, Wholestage will offer the entire MA Lighting product range, support [...] ips with existing MA users as well as to expand into new markets. We are delighted to deepen the MA family's relationship with Wholestage and jointly grow the Mexican market with MA Lighting solutions [...] support & service for hardware and software, as well as training. Stephan Saremba, Managing Director of MA Lighting International GmbH, commented: “We are excited about joining forces with Wholestage and

agency Live Legends, chose to run lighting and video on a full grandMA3 system – hardware and software. The show was programmed on two grandMA3s, a full-size and a light, during production rehearsals at the [...] was completed by Wouter Boussen. Rolight Theatertechniek BV is the exclusive distributor of MA Lighting in the Netherlands. Photos: © Dave van Roon, courtesy Live Legends Read more about: grandMA3 full-size [...] programmer operator for the tour, it was ultimately Thomas’s decision to go with grandMA3. Both he and Pepijn had been using grandMA2 for a long time and reckoned this was a great opportunity to make the switch

Arts has added a MA onPC command wing to its inventory to the delight of their Performance Technology course students. “The MA onPC command wing allows us to train the students on the MA platform at an [...] However, he found the MA onPC command wing to be intuitive in operation and simple to navigate. “I really like the way the MA onPC command wing is laid out,” said Hendy. “The MA onPC command wing itself [...] but the software itself has a lot of nice features and is easy to use.” Hendy is currently designing the VCA’s end of year dance show using the MA onPC command wing. Show Technology Australia is MA Lighting’s

arge grandMA2 onPC software the onPC versions offer parameter: MA 2Port Node onPC 2K = 2.048 Parameter; MA 2Port Node onPC 1K = 1.024 Parameter. Furthermore the MA 2Port Node onPC 2K and MA 2Port Node [...] onPC 1K can be combined with the MA onPC command wing and MA onPC fader wing for parameter expansion. Read more about the: MA 2Port Node onPC 2K MA 2Port Node onPC 1K MA 2Port Node [...] The new MA 2Port Node onPC 2K, MA 2Port Node onPC 1K and MA 2Port Node set an additional benchmark in MA Lighting’s networking product range as they feature the 1Gbit capability. They allow the conversion

utilised. MA onPC command wing is designed to be deployed wherever it is physically difficult to use a grandMA2 console. Used in conjunction with free of charge grandMA2 onPC software, the MA onPC command [...] moving lights and 60 LED PARs. The MA onPC command wing has the onboard DMX I needed,” he adds, “as well as analog-in.” “I’ve always loved using MA products and the MA onPC command wing is no exception [...] SoundGarden’s technical designer and contractor, is a long-time fan of grandMA consoles and specs them exclusively for his projects. “The MA onPC command wing provided the perfect solution for this venue,” he

painted in colour. For lighting control he used 1 x grandMA2 light, 1 x MA onPC command wing, 2 x MA VPU plus (Video Processing Unit) and 1 x MA NPU (Network Processing Unit). Cutts from Visual Frontier [...] was working as spot caller. Used equipment: 1 x grandMA2 light 1 x MA NPU (Network Processing Unit) 2 x MA VPU plus (Video Processing Unit) 1 x MA onPC command wing [...] start programming.” The MA NPU was sub-hired from MGG Productions. To manage the MA network the expertise of Marcel Wijnberger was called in. “This is the one time I completely get to choose my control

Hartwall Arena, Helsinki Finland. Lighting and concept designer Mikki Kunttu used 2 x grandMA2 light consoles and an MA NPU (Network Processing Unit) for control. Kunttu commented: "The main themes were firstly [...] programming was completed by Mikki Kunttu and Morgan Brown worked as operator. The music was created by Tuomas Holopainen of Nightwish. RGB Oy; Johan West was the video supplier and the MA system was delivered

Together with Novolite screen & Light s.a.c, MA Lighting’s distributor in Peru, MA Lighting Latin America, has just finished its grandMA 3D competition in Lima. 20 young LDs selected from 50 participants [...] opportunity to showcase the use of grandMA 3D as a free pre-programming and design tool. It also showed that in combination with the free grandMA2 onPC software, users could access a real life design studio [...] 2nd Jose Luiz Fagundes from Brazil winning an MA 2Port Node onPC PRO. 3rd Sergio Naranjo from Colombia winning an MA 2Port Node onPC. Daniel Ridano of MA Lighting Latin America stated: “I was overwhelmed

André Beekmans relied on 3 x grandMA2 full-size and 1 x grandMA2 light consoles for lighting control in Utrecht. He commented: “For all our big jobs we’re requesting grandMA2 consoles. We’re open for all the [...] show direction was completed by 250K and the visuals were supplied by Eyesupply. Alda Events produced ASOT 650 Utrecht. Photos: © Tom Doms Used Equipment: 3 x grandMA2 full-size 1 x grandMA2 light [...] the other platforms but grandMA2 works best for us. Especially for large setups, it’s so stable and it works brilliantly with timecode and all the network options. We preprogrammed the show’s intro to

Routledge is touring with three grandMA2 full-size consoles: one test, one back-up and one live. By using MA Lighting’s MA VPU (Video Processing Unit) software package he is able to seamlessly conjoin [...] Ambersphere Solutions (MA’s exclusive distributor in the UK) family of brands. Besides Ayrton and Clay Paky moving lights as well as Robert Juliat followspots there are grandMA2 consoles for control. Routledge [...] units were so new.” “I had every confidence to work with all these new fixtures and the beta MA VPU software because I knew Ambersphere was there to back me up, so there was not an issue at all. It was

designers to leverage CAD files into consoles and makes it very difficult to link CAD software to previsualization software. “The industry has long been plagued by the absence of a standardized way to define [...] everyone’s life easier,” said Gerhard Krude, managing director of MA Lighting Technology. “Users of any lighting control system, CAD and previz software that can process GDTF will benefit by the ease of use and [...] Vectorworks, Inc., MA Lighting and Robe lighting announce a new development for the entertainment design and production industry that will change the way lighting designers, lighting fixture manufacturers

and moving up to grandMA3 was a totally logical step. Thanks also to Hi Tech Audio Systems, MA’s distributor in India, for supplying us with the new grandMA3 onPC command wing.” MA product manager/tech [...] an avid user of MA consoles and shares his experience with the German manufactured brand. “My go-to choice for a hassle-free and convenient lighting console has always been MA. grandMA2 consoles and their [...] unique grandMA3 onPC command wing. With this they have inscribed a new success story for their lighting company, Pixelbug, which is based in Pune, India. Sachin Dunhake has been using the grandMA2 console

in the grandMA2 desk. This process enabled Brickman to quickly choose between video pixel map effects or direct lighting control from the grandMA2, all controllable by the grandMA2 software. He could send [...] Fourth of July celebration. He tapped a grandMA2 full-size, with 80 universes, as his primary controller and had a grandMA2 light on hand for back up. The grandMA2 was set up to send KiNET to more than 3,900 [...] fixtures. The MA VPU’s pixel map was configured to control all the LED lights on the building and output 76 universes of Art-Net to the grandMA2 desk; the Art-Net universes were merged with the grandMA2 patch

Mahwah, New Jersey, specified a grandMA2 for control of some 375 moving lights during the spectacular and utilised a second grandMA2 full-size as a backup console. A grandMA2 light served as the focus console [...] ly than anything else.” He adds that, “We had great support from MA in transitioning from grandMA, which we had been using, to grandMA2. And A.C.T took good care of us.” Lighting director and programmer [...] praises the grandMA2’s effects engine, which “has come a long way. It’s fun to build effects from scratch and add them to the MA toolkit.” A.C.T Lighting is the North American distributor of MA Lighting. Photos

MA Lighting International is happy to announce MMT as the new exclusive MA distribution partner in Chile. From July 1 st 2024, MMT will offer the entire MA Lighting product range, support & service for [...] relationships with existing MA users as well as to expand into new markets. We are delighted to welcome MMT into the MA family and jointly grow the Chilean market with MA Lighting solutions”. Juan Pablo [...] for hardware and software, as well as training. Stephan Saremba, Managing Director of MA Lighting International GmbH, commented: “We are excited about joining forces with MMT to develop our brand in the

the newest software, and they were up and running. And performing fantastic as always.” A.C.T Lighting is the exclusive distributor of MA Lighting in North America. Used Equipment: 6 x grandMA2 full-size [...] grandMA2 consoles proved to be country strong when they turned out in force for the 2013 CMT Music Awards at the Bridgestone Arena in Nashville. Lighting designer Tom Kenny used 6 x grandMA2 full-size [...] relationship.” VER supplied Kenny with 140 Clay Paky Sharpys for inside and outside the arena. Two grandMA2 consoles were on hand to control the show’s video elements and four to handle lighting control. “They

” “Now the show is up and running we are using a grandMA2 light with an MA onPC command wing and a touchscreen computer as backup. There are 2 x MA NPU (Network Processing Unit) for processing and we use [...] Making the most of what the grandMA2 consoles have to offer was lighting programmer Jonathan Rouse along with Neville Bull, in charge of AV. “Although I have used grandMA desks for some time now, this is [...] anyone waiting once!” Rouse admits to being a loyal and long-time grandMA ‘series 1’ user but has been more than impressed by the grandMA2. “These desks are very easy to use but have enormously powerful c

winners were announced. 1st prize: An MA onPC command wing went to Erich Bertti 2nd prize: an MA 2Port Node 1K went to Douglas Junio 3rd prize: A merchandising kit from MA Lighting/Clay Paky went to Leonardo [...] Francesco Romagnoli and Marcos Olívio, the second MA 3D contest was hosted in São Paulo, Brazil. The first day of the contest started with a grandMA2 Advanced User Training course accompanied by a lecture [...] starting with the 29 participants presenting their projects which had been programmed using the MA 3D software. From here, 12 participants made it to the second round on the following and final day. Throughout

enhanced its MA VPU plus and MA VPU basic in comparison to the MA VPU light. All MA VPU will now offer Full-HD (MA VPU plus MK2 6 layers, MA VPU basic MK2 4 layers, MA VPU light 2 layers - which are rendered [...] the MA VPU light features sophisticated hardware and proven MA software. Furthermore the in-built screen displays all essential information about the status of the MA VPU light. Additionally MA has enhanced [...] With the MA VPU light (Video Processing Unit), MA Lighting has developed a smart and compact video control offering nearly the same performance as the successful MA VPU plus and MA VPU basic. Only 2HU

sense to update to a grandMA2,” says Brendan Quigley, show electrician. “All of the ‘Wicked’ shows worldwide are on the grandMA platform, so it was our turn to move up. The grandMA2 is proving to be both [...] There’s a grandMA2 in the house for “Wicked”, the Broadway musical about the untold story of the Witches of Oz. The long-running show at the Gershwin Theatre recently switched to a grandMA2 full-size console [...] “we really aren’t pushing the limits of the grandMA2,” he reports. “We’ve only replicated the original show that was programmed on other systems. The grandMA2 has far more power than we will ever need or

performance to have a completely unique look during the overall 7-hour broadcasts. MA Lighting took 100% control of the show. 8 x grandMA2 full-size consoles, as well as 5 x grandMA2 fader wing ran all lighting [...] via Timecode. 15 x MA NPU (Network Processing Unit) devices and 21 x MA NSP (Network Signal Processor) handled all traffic in one session on the MA-Net2. “I feel very good having grandMA2 on this show, it’s [...] MA Lighting once again took control for the Eurovision Song Contest, which recently completed its 56th consecutive year, held at the Baku Crystal Hall in Azerbaijan. The facility was commissioned by the

against product piracy is not restricted to our hardware but, of course, also covers our software offerings.” MA Lighting International had first brought an action against the now convicted party back in [...] quality promises – is of the highest priority to MA, and we take it extremely seriously across all national borders,” adds Gerhard Krude, Managing Director of MA Lighting Technology GmbH. For more information [...] MA Lighting has come out on top in the fight against illegal counterfeit products, winning a case at Brazil’s Supreme Court. Acting as the court of last resort, the Supreme Court has ruled against a local

Ltd. Couture has used grandMA lighting consoles for the last two decades. Phantom of the Opera was his first experience with the grandMA3, which he ran using grandMA3 software. The system was provided by [...] the grandMA3 “using the same process as when I switched from the grandMA to grandMA2: building the show, watching tutorials, using my WYSIWYG system,” he recalls. “When I learned the grandMA2 and could [...] honing his mastery of the grandMA3 with online courses at MA University. “There is more to learn before I take the grandMA3 out for its next show,” Couture says. “I know the grandMA3 will be part of my work

trusted in an MA system consisting of 4 x grandMA2 full-size and 3 x grandMA2 light, 4 x MA Network Switch, 6 x MA NPU (Network Processing Unit), 2 x MA 8Port Node, 4 x MA 2Port Node and 4 x MA NSP (Network [...] delivered the MA system. Lbits Ltda is the exclusive distributor of MA Lighting in Brazil. Photo: © Daniel Ridano & Philip Norfolk Used equipment: 4 x grandMA2 full-size 3 x grandMA2 light 4 x MA Network Switch [...] Switch 6 x MA NPU (Network Processing Unit) 2 x MA 8Port Node 4 x MA 2Port Node 4 x MA NSP (Network Signal Processor) 4 x dot2 core 4 x dot2 XL-F

programmer, operator Harold Fernandez used 3 x grandMA2 full-size consoles on this year’s show. Fernandez had many reasons to rely on the grandMA2: “As the industry changes, so do the challenges of lighting [...] easy way to operate these products is via the grandMA2. One can create so many different viewing options and layout formats with the console. Also the MA 3D visualizer is great and lets you see your design [...] flexible to cater for larger shows with Full-Tracking-Backup and multiuser capabilities. The GUI is completely customisable for any operator, making it very comfortable. Furthermore the system is extremely

a brand new MA Lighting system comprising of two grandMA2 light consoles, a MA NPU (Network Processing Unit), a MA onPC command wing and a grandMA2 fader wing. The installation was completed in only a few [...] studio. Show Technology Australia is MA Lighting’s distributor in Australia. Used Equipment: 2 x grandMA2 light 1 x MA onPC command wing 1 x grandMA2 fader wing 1 x MA NPU (Network Processsing Unit) [...] the studio floor for another grandMA2 light console,” added Stuart. “But with the MA onPC command wing we can do everything we need to do. We don’t actually use the MA onPC command wing while we are ‘on-air’

were interested in an MA platform for lighting control. So we introduced the church to dot2 XL-F, which has a lot of flexibility and tools and is very budget-friendly.” Part of MA Lighting’s new range of [...] house lights. “MA products are industry leaders – we can’t keep them on the shelves,” says Herbert. “dot2 is a great tool for schools, churches and small tours: Users get the benefits of the MA platform while [...] community events held in its 5,000-seat sanctuary. Among the new additions is a dot2 XL-F console from MA Lighting. The Nashville office of 4Wall Entertainment Lighting handled the project. Hope Church already

well.” The grandMA2 light is Jackson’s “console of choice.” A veteran grandMA user, he made the switch to grandMA2 light on last year’s tour. “The power of the desk is great, and the software is extremely [...] of Last Minute Lighting, LLC, took advantage of running grandMA 3D together with his MA onPC command wing to do previs for the tour. “grandMA 3D is a major tool, an absolutely wonderful tool that I use [...] the lighting equipment. A.C.T Lighting is the exclusive distributor of MA Lighting in North America. Used Equipment: 1 x grandMA2 light

used his own grandMA3 light console for the show, plus a grandMA3 compact XT in backup session. He has three grandMA3 consoles, this light plus the grandMA3 compact XT and a grandMA3 onPC command wing [...] grandMA consoles. He has also been working with the power and flexibility of grandMA3 since its launch, and all his shows are now created using MA Lighting’s latest technology. Utilising grandMA3 brought [...] Lighting France and En Attendant. Axente is MA Lighting’s French distributor. Photos: © Patrick Savey & Zycopolis Productions Find out more about: grandMA3 light grandMA3 command wing XT

two grandMA2 full-size consoles, with an additional grandMA2 full-size at ‘dimmer beach’ as well as four MA NPU (Network Processing Unit). “We ran Art-Net from the media servers into grandMA2 for pixel [...] to completion. “It could not have turned out better, we were all extremely happy with the results and from what we hear … so were the audience” concluded Grant Orchard. DWR Distribution CC is MA Lighting’s [...] exclusive distributor in South Africa. Photos: © Neil Van Schalkwyk Used Equipment: 3 x grandMA2 full-size 4 x MA NPU (Network Processing Unit)

many cues and transitions.” Building the show ahead of time using grandMA2 onPC with grandMA 3D MA Lighting’s free visualizer software gave the Dodd programmers a good leg up, however. “It was very helpful [...] two grandMA2 full-size consoles enabled the programmers to work double duty without stepping one each other’s toes. “The grandMA2’s user modes allowed us to do that,” Greene reports. “The MA NPU (Network [...] show at Urbana 12. A.C.T. Lighting is the exclusive distributor of MA Lighting in North America. Used Equipment: grandMA2 full-size MA NPU (Network Processing Unit)

producer Paul Collison again relied on MA Lighting products. In detail he used 2 x grandMA2 light and 1 x MA NPU (Network Processing Unit) as well as the grandMA2 3D software for previsualisation. Said Collison: [...] barge itself.” “grandMA2 was the appropriate control system to use on this project”, commented Collison. “I could program in 3D using grandMA3D and had the rock solid network of grandMA2 for the show. Furthermore [...] Furthermore I had my main and back-up consoles in the control room and additionally an MA NPU and a grandMA2 onPC system on the barge in the middle of the bay. If there would have been a problem with the

rig. For control lighting designer Joshua Cutts relied on 1 x grandMA2 light and with 1 x MA onPC command wing as backup as well as 1 x MA NPU (Network Processing Unit) all provided by AV Unlimited. A pr [...] make things happen.” Photos: Courtesy of Don’t Look Down Used Equipment: 1 x grandMA2 light 1 x MA onPC command wing 1 x MA NPU (Network Processing Unit) [...] for the first time I was allowed to see thumbnails of all video clips because of the new grandMA2 software release.” Cutts always appreciates working with AV Unlimited. “They are used to handling big gigs

universes for the first time in his life. He programmed on Dream Sets grandMA2 full-size with two MA on PC command wing for back-up and one MA NPU (Network Processing Unit) for signal processing. The clock ticking [...] “Then I decided to make everything curved and to raise the trussing by two meters. It didn’t make complete lighting sense, but with precise placement of fixtures, it worked.” It took four to five days to [...] have a team running all day and all night, was a highlight for me,” said Cutts. DWR Distribution is MA Lighting’s exclusive distributor in South Africa.

has been using the grandMA2 since it debuted. “I pulled grandMA2 serial number 2 off the pallet at Upstaging in 2009 and they have come such a long way with the new software. I love it,” says Cooper. [...] with me. Christie provided me with a grandMA2 light last year for the worldwide Motley tour, and now Epic has provided us with these two grandMA2 full-size and one MA onPC command wing for the KISS/Mötley [...] migrated to grandMA2 for the tour after using the grandMA full-size ‘series 1’ console for the last eight years. He praises “the speed of the processor and the saving/loading feature” of the grandMA2, which he

specifying a full grandMA3 hardware and software system for lighting control, comprising 2 x grandMA3 consoles (main and backup), 2 x grandMA3 processing unit XL and 1 x grandMA3 4Port Node. It is a hectic [...] flexibility of the grandMA3. Having taken a sizable chunk of his lockdown time to time to study and learn the full capabilities of grandMA3, he become an early adopter of grandMA3 software and subsequently starts [...] November. MA Lighting’s distributor in the Dominican Republic is Wholestage Caribbean based in Santo Domingo. Photos: © PicArt Find out more about: grandMA3 full-size grandMA3 processing unit XL grandMA3 4Port

demonstrated that it more than qualifies for its place in the MA console family. As a company owner though, Sewell has other factors to consider, “MA control comes with a pedigree that is second to none. A good [...] very familiar to anyone that has used MA in the past and with its intuitive interface is easy for most operators to programme – as I discovered! All the quality of MA but at a price that will be within the [...] Edwards. A specially commissioned piece by local composer Will Todd, with lyrics added by Ben Dunwell completed the evening. The task of lighting this unique event, effectively, sensitively and on something of

of the grandMA2 and the ability to visually set up a console in the exact way it works best for the programmer, makes it easy for the programmer to help get you back on track. The grandMA2‘s layout and [...] Show Technology Australia Pty Ltd is the exclusive distributor of MA Lighting in Australia. Photos: © Daniel Bound Used Equipment: 1 x grandMA2 full-size [...] The House” season, was lit in style by Sian James-Holland and programmed by Matt Tweddle on a grandMA2 full-size. Circus Under My Bed provided family entertainment in a linear narrative, following the

comprising Alex Mildenhall looking after the show’s ‘effect’ lights using a grandMA3 full-size console running grandMA3 software, and Ross Williams who took care of all the key lighting. The impressive lighting [...] Alex himself owns three grandMA3 light consoles – one of which was running as his backup on this event. He had been working with the powerful and versatile new grandMA3 software for some months already, and [...] file allowed them to create both the Depence2 model and grandMA3 show file from the same Vectorworks data. Additionally, Alex thinks the grandMA3’s inbuilt visualiser is a “very handy tool” for checking and

well made; the buttons feel the same as on a grandMA2 full-size. The software works solidly and is extremely easy to use and understand. Coming from grandMA2 it’s the same language; the networking is foolproof [...] styles when going through everything from scratch in that sort of environment.” “For me, MA produce good software that works - with good hardware that works and the dot2 carries on this tradition,” continued [...] designed and programmed by award winning lighting designer Michael Straun. He chose to run the show on an MA Lighting dot2 core console after attending one of the seminars run by exclusive UK distributor, Ambersphere

Since 1985, Fisher Productions has been supplying a complete production service to a wide array of corporate and private clients. Their quality bespoke service has secured the company as the preferred [...] strong service support which was important to us.” Ambersphere Solutions is the exclusive distributor of MA Lighting in the UK. The L’Oréal Colour Trophy Tour 2015 was the first event to benefit from this new [...] quality that Fisher shares with Ambersphere Solutions as Baker testifies, “Our recent investment included MA control, Robert Juliat Super Korrigan followspots as well Clay Paky units throughout our purchase process

bands, and listening to live music!” MA Lighting’s UK distributor is Ambersphere Solutions. Photos: © Ben Inskip / Oli Crump Learn more about: grandMA3 full-size grandMA3 light [...] live music. UK rental company Siyan provided the lighting package, including a grandMA3 full-size console and a grandMA3 light. The FOH system, set up and guest LD schedules were coordinated for Siyan by [...] his Covid-19 lockdown time over the last 18 months to get fully acquainted with the grandMA3 hardware and software. “Ironically, while it’s been an undeniably tough year for the industry, there could not

delivery of a brand new MA Lighting dot2 XL-F, a compact lighting console designed for small to medium sized productions up to 4,096 control channels. However, it retains the cleverness of MA Lighting systems [...] showed him a brochure for the new dot2 console. “I had always admired the MA brand in so much as everywhere I go, the grandMA2 seems to be the console of choice,” commented Pfeiffer. “I never thought I [...] Pty Ltd is MA Lighting’s exclusive distributor in Australia. On the picture: Fifalite’s managing director David Pfeiffer Here you can find more information about the dot2 range: https://www.ma-dot2.com/

(serial no.2) and subsequently purchased both grandMA micro and grandMA full-size consoles. When grandMA2 light arrived we had serial no.9. I had been pestering MA and Ambersphere for a console with the same [...] Graeme Sewell of Vortex Lighting is a long-time friend of MA control as he says, “Vortex has a long history of using MA consoles. We had the first grandMA light ‘series 1’ console available for rent in the UK [...] Prolight + Sound in April this year, the new dot2 range of consoles from MA Lighting has been establishing itself as yet another of the MA family of consoles that ticks all the right boxes for all the right

controlling at a German Bundesliga football club for several years. In addition, the management of MA Lighting International GmbH will also change on 1st April 2020. From this date, Stephan Saremba will [...] who will in future concentrate entirely on his duties as Managing Director of Ambersphere Solutions (MA Distributor United Kingdom). Stephan Saremba's most recent position was Senior Director Sales and Marketing [...] Philipp Wezorke has become fully acquainted with our industry. In addition, he has also successfully completed his studies in business administration. With this expanded structure, we are ready to face future

Rogers explained his reason to vote for the dot2: “I have been programming MA consoles for the last nine years. The new software platform and industrial build of the dot2 provided a perfect product for this [...] from mid 2015 to be ready for opening in the first half of 2016. For lighting control he specified an MA Lighting dot2 XL-B console running an Art-Net based network driving all the show and architectural [...] this installations - combining the power and flexibility of the grandMA2 series in an intuitive, accessible and compact form.” “We needed a robust control solution to handle a wide variety of fixture types

work,” commented Stuart Andrews, lighting operations manager. “Given that we have established the grandMA2 platform as the standard for the Gearhouse Johannesburg branch to supersede the grandma ‘series 1’ [...] theatre, touring, corporate, television and education lighting environments. The easy to operate dot2 software is available in multiple languages and provides onboard Help and Direct Hints to guide a new user

and BIM software provider serving the architecture, landscape architecture and entertainment industries in 85 countries. Creating intuitive software since 1985, we’ve become the preeminent software built [...] With fellow General Device Type Format (GDTF) founders MA Lighting and Robe lighting, global design and BIM software provider Vectorworks, Inc. touts that DIN SPEC 15800 officially recognizes GDTF as an [...] monumental moment in the maturity of the GDTF file format,” said Gerhard Krude, managing director of MA Lighting Technology. “This signifies that the industry is ready to embrace the benefits of using it

convinced it was the way to go. Their dot2 was delivered in July. The fact it came with the MA 3D visualiser software was a huge bonus recalls van Niekerk, making the entire package even more flexible and assisting [...] band’s bass player Marco Gomes who is involved in all aspects of their production, and was supplied by MA’s South African distributor DWR, with whom Prime Circle has a long working relationship. Founded in [...] produce the best looking and sounding shows can boost their live performance reputation. For us and for MA, it’s really awesome to be associated with a top artist like this”. Used Equipment: 1 x dot2 core 1

leading edge technology from MA. When we are granted any new investment we would certainly be looking to Ambersphere for advice and guidance.” Ambersphere Solutions is MA Lighting’s exclusive distributor [...] charge of the project and he liaised directly with technical tutor, Andy Atkin. “Thor offered to bring a MA dot2 core console to give the students the chance to ‘get hands’ on with a board that opens a whole [...] wonderful to give the students the opportunity to be working with newly developed equipment and software, enabling them to be experiencing current industry technology. Thor was very generous with his time

With fellow General Device Type Format (GDTF) founders MA Lighting and Robe Lighting, global design and BIM software provider Vectorworks, Inc. reveals several valuable updates to GDTF - the standard for [...] design and BIM software provider serving the architecture, landscape architecture and entertainment industries in 85 countries. Built with designers in mind since 1985, Vectorworks software offers you the [...] responsiveness to critiques and requests to improve the formats,” said Gerhard Krude, managing director of MA Lighting Technology. “All in all, we emphasize that GDTF and MVR are made by the industry for the industry

theatre, touring, corporate, television and education lighting environments. The easy to operate dot2 software is available in multiple languages and provides onboard Help and Direct Hints to guide a new user [...] preserve key-lighting levels without going through black. Molpass s.r.l. is the exclusive distributor of MA Lighting in Italy. Here you can find more information about the dot2 core and the dot2 XL-F

company to deliver and install a new lighting system for the hall, and discovered DWR Distribution, MA Lighting’s South African distributor, based in Johannesburg, on the internet. By an incredible stroke [...] was first-and-foremost logical and easy to use, explains Johnny, adding that the “rock solid” dot2 software was the perfect answer. They also wanted a product they could grow into, learn and expand their