How to Automate Lights

🎶 Illuminate Your Performances with "How to Automate Lightsc" by Goose The Drummer 🌟

Course Overview:

Join Owl City's very own drummer, Matt "Goose" Gusmer, in this comprehensive 1-hour course designed to turn your music performances into visually stunning spectacles. Whether you're a beginner or an experienced musician looking to elevate your shows, this course will guide you through the process of automating lights to music. With a focus on inexpensive solutions, you'll learn to install LED strips and create mesmerizing light shows that dance to the beat of your music.

What You'll Learn:

• Introduction to DMX Protocol: Get a foundational understanding of the DMX protocol, which is the standard for controlling lighting, theatre lights, and even architectural or decorative lighting in events and entertainment.

• Zero Lighting Experience? No Problem! This course is crafted to be accessible to everyone, regardless of your current lighting knowledge.

• Creative Installation Techniques: Discover how to install LED strips not just on drums but also on any creative stage prop you can imagine.

• Hands-On Learning with DMXIS/EMU: Dive into the practical aspects of using DMXIS software (and its successor, EMU) to program your light show. Although DMXIS is no longer being updated, EMU is a superior choice and will be the focus for new users.

• Ableton Live Integration: Learn how to integrate Ableton Live with DMXIS/EMX to synchronize your lights flawlessly with your music.

Course Highlights:

• 🛠 DIY Installation Guides: Step-by-step instructions on how to install and automate stage lights without breaking the bank.

• 📊 Detailed Mapping Charts: Clear visual aids that explain the process of mapping your lights to music.

• 🚀 Advanced Workflow Techniques: Explore workflows for automating 100+ channels simultaneously, with tips on optimizing your setup.

• 🛠️ Product Recommendations: Find out which products are best for your LED installations and light automation needs.

Why Use EMU Over DMXIS?

While the course content includes DMXIS, it's important to note that DMXIS is no longer being updated. The recommended software, EMU by Enttec, is a more efficient and powerful tool, especially when dealing with complex light shows. EMU is designed to be less CPU-intensive, making it the better choice for most users.

Who Is This Course For?

This course is perfect for:

• Musicians looking to add visual elements to their performances.

• Aspiring lighting designers who want to break into the music industry.

• Sound engineers and technicians seeking to expand their skill set.

• Any creative individual interested in the art of lighting design and its synchronization with music.

Ready to Illuminate Your Stage?

Embark on your journey to becoming a lighting maestro today. With "How to Automate Lightsc" by Goose The Drummer, you'll be well-equipped to create captivating light shows that will mesmerize your audience and elevate your performances to new heights. 🌟

Sign up now and transform your music into a sensory masterpiece!