Random Bump MAker

Description

A fast, streamlined tool built to create random bumps using the built in shuffle engine, with customisable selections and bump presets.

Tested and developed on grandMA3 v2.4.

🚀 Quick Setup

Drop the .xml file into your show folder:

• USB Drive: gma3_library/datapools/plugins
• OnPC (Windows): C:\ProgramData\MALightingTechnology\gma3_library\datapools\plugins
• OnPC (Mac): /Users/USERNAME/MALightingTechnology/gma3_library/datapools/plugins

Inside grandMA3, swipey-edit an empty plugin pool item, and import this file.

🛠️ How to Use It

Tap the plugin tile to open the menu, then just follow the buttons down:

1. Pick your Group: Choose the fixtures you want to use.
2. Pick your Preset: Select the look you want to bump to (like a white color preset or high dimmer).
3. Set your Numbers:

• Selection X Width: The X width of your group selection. The plugin only uses XShuffle.
• Fixtures Per Bump: How many fixtures should pop on at the exact same time per cue.
• Sequence Target Number: The empty pool space where you want the final sequence to go.

4. Hit Generate: Click Generate Sequence. The plugin builds your look, automatically rolls the sequence destination number up by 1, and stays open so you can immediately build the next one.

💡 Quick Tips for the Best Randomization

• Keep it Linear: For a completely random look, make sure your fixtures are stored in a linear group as the plugin only uses XShuffle (on purpose).
• Rapid Fire Compiling: Since the box never auto-closes, you can easily rip through a bunch of different groups or fixtures in seconds. Just change the group, hit generate, and watch your sequence pool fill up.

Created by Leon Potocki — Instagram: @leonpotockii

Huge thanks to From Dark to Lighting for giving me the idea to make this plugin.