Effect Engine

Once you have selected a preset, the name and the associated appearance are displayed and you can adjust the effect settings for this preset.

The form icon opens a drop-down menu for selecting specific parameters. The transition rate for the preset can be specified in per cent (%). In addition, the range limits for each step can be defined in the step header, whereby the sum always equals 100 %.

You then configure the general settings, including speed, speed master, phase and beat. Once all the settings have been made, click on ‘Apply’ to start the effect.

Design complex effects with up to 64 steps to create endless creative possibilities for your light shows. With the ability to define multiple steps, you can combine a variety of lighting moods within a single effect.

Add an unlimited number of presets per step to create versatile and dynamic effects. Simply click the ‘Add’ button to create a new step or slot and use the ‘X’ button to delete specific steps or slots.

Access an extensive database of over 300 ready-made effects that you can quickly and easily integrate into your shows. These effects not only provide an excellent source of inspiration, but also serve as an ideal starting point for your own creative creations. Use this versatile selection to customise your light shows and bring your artistic visions to life.

Benefit from an integrated control module that enables simple parameter input via your grandMA3 hardware. This seamless integration ensures an efficient and smooth workflow.

After clicking on the Control button, certain functions of the plugin are linked to the xKeys controls for an optimised workflow. When the Control Module is closed, all previous connections to the xKeys are restored, including the ‘fixed’ links. So you always have control over your effects and can customise them precisely!

Use the MAtricks setting in the Effect module to customise the sorting of your effects and optimise the visual display. This function allows you to specifically control the arrangement of your effects and thus precisely create the desired lighting moods. Customise the effects flexibly to create an impressive visual experience that brings out the best in your creative ideas!

With the unique Preset Direct Assigning mode, you can transfer presets directly to the preset containers, which considerably simplifies your workflow and enables quick adjustment to the desired lighting mood. The selected presets are saved in the preset containers and all the necessary parameters for the effect are entered.

Presets can be added in various ways: Clicking on a container opens a drop-down menu for preset selection. Alternatively, you can select directly from the preset pool – the plus symbol (+) allows you to add presets. When you click, the plugin closes so that you can make your selection from the pool. You can also select several presets at once by clicking on the plus symbol in the slot header, which further increases flexibility when designing effects.

Save your effect configurations for later use and reliably back up your work. All data is stored securely in a separate data pool within your show file so that you can access your saved effects at any time and seamlessly integrate them back into your light show.

It is particularly practical that you can change several parameters at the same time! The Selection CheckBox allows you to adjust values for different presets in one step, making editing not only more efficient but also much faster. Simply tick the checkbox to select the desired parameters and adjust them at the same time – a valuable function that saves you a lot of time when programming.

When the plugin is activated for the first time, your own data pool is automatically copied into the show. This data pool contains some basic, universally applicable presets that are used for the preconfigured effects from the backup area. These basic presets provide a solid foundation and make it easier to get started quickly with predefined effects.