EMU – Sound to Light Controller

EMU (DMXIS’s next generation) is a state-of-the-art, intuitive sound-to-light controller designed for professional live musicians and DJs. Easy to use software, EMU allows you to run automated or responsive DMX light shows, leaving you to focus on your show!

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SKU: 70680

Turn your sound into light.

DMXIS’s next generation, designed for musicians, DJs and live artists, EMU is an easy-to-use audio to DMX software package that enables you to pre-program your entire light show in advance with it’s advanced attribute selector and visual interface, so you can concentrate on your live performance instead.

Simply step through the light show manually using EMU’s clean, intuitive interface. Use MIDI notes, or EMU’s VST3 plugin to trigger your lighting states as part of your DAW playback. You’ll be able to create some incredible effects as your bespoke light show automatically synchronizes to your performance, even if you change tempo live.

It’ll change the way your audience see you forever!

Combine raster-based media with vector-based scalable and repositionable objects to represent your LED strips, so it even handles the curves beautifully and with just a few mouse clicks.

Load video files, still images, camera feeds or live streams into the slots in your library and click on what you want to display. Supports HD video playback, is SPOUT compatible for live video inputs, and can also act as a Network Device Interface receiver (now supports NewTek NDI® v4.5).

Over 100 built-in generative effects that you can personalise as you please. Control pixels using these magic presets, or alternatively, just flip a switch and ELM automatically mixes your media in sync with the music playing on your computer.

Build your show in stages that layer on top of one another simply but powerfully. Use organically-shaped objects that you can quickly resize, stretch, deform, or move around on the screen so your pixel map looks like your layout in the real world.

ELM lets you run a show with live interaction, scheduled playback, or via DMX control from a lighting console. You can even control it remotely using the APIs integrated as standard.

Supports Art-Net, sACN and KiNet protocols as output. Can be remote controlled via DMX, OSC or HTTP. Supports an extensive range of LEDs such as: RGB, RGBW, RGBA, RGBAW/RGBWA and White fixtures, including 16-bit protocols such as ENTTEC SPXL-16

Supports Art-Net, sACN and KiNet protocols as output. Can be remote controlled via DMX, OSC or HTTP. Supports an extensive range of LEDs such as: RGB, RGBW, RGBA, RGBAW/RGBWA and White fixtures, including 16-bit protocols such as ENTTEC SPXL-16

Supports Art-Net, sACN and KiNet protocols as output. Can be remote controlled via DMX, OSC or HTTP. Supports an extensive range of LEDs such as: RGB, RGBW, RGBA, RGBAW/RGBWA and White fixtures, including 16-bit protocols such as ENTTEC SPXL-16

Supports Art-Net, sACN and KiNet protocols as output. Can be remote controlled via DMX, OSC or HTTP. Supports an extensive range of LEDs such as: RGB, RGBW, RGBA, RGBAW/RGBWA and White fixtures, including 16-bit protocols such as ENTTEC SPXL-16

EMU is more than just a great accompaniment for live performance.

Use it to monitor incoming Art-Net data from 3rd party sources, or determine what Art-Net devices are on your network. Monitor the Art-Net output from EMU.

Goose the Drummer uses EMU to control his lights!

Watch how he uses EMU and Ableton to create this amazing show!

You can learn how to automate your lights with this online tutorial

What else do I need?

An Interface

You’ll need a DMX > USB interface in order to connect lights to your computer, and there are plenty of flexible output options available to do that. ENTTEC’s proven DMX USB Pro hardware is the perfect device to output data directly from your computer for your audio to DMX setup using USB. EMU allows access to all configuration options within the DMX USB Pro including monitoring, firmware updates and in the case of the Pro Mk2, the ability to record standalone shows onto it from either a DMX or ArtNet source. Or you can expand your setup over a network using ENTTEC’s ODE Mk3. These devices offer full 1000V data and power isolation protection. For example, if someone were to foolishly plug a phantom-powered mic cable into your interface, this feature will work to protect your computer or network infrastructure from damage. If you already have your own ArtNet interface, you can use that too. And if you’re a DMXIS user, your existing breakout box will also do the trick.

Lights!

You’ll need a DMX > USB interface in order to connect lights to your computer, and there are plenty of Similarly to DMXIS, you’re going to need some light fixtures as well. Whether you want to use LED strips, PAR cans, moving head fixtures or anything else you can dream of, any DMX fixture by any manufacturer will work with EMU. ENTTEC offer an array of, LED pixel strip options, you might want to check some of these out too while you’re shopping …

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Let’s Get Stuck In!

Here, we’ll focus on a simple DJ setup by way of an introduction.

Join ENTTEC electrical engineer and Melbourne-based DJ and producer Jordan (aka Daggers) as he takes us step-by-step through how to configure your audio hardware and lighting fixtures with EMU sound to light controller software to create a sound to light show. Upgrading from DMXIS couldn’t be easier and you’ll be rocking some spectacular beats and lights in no time!

System Requirements

Mac

OSX 10.13 or later, Dual core 2 GHz Processor or better, 4GB memory, 1024×768 display (min.).

Windows

Supports 64Bit variants of: Windows 8/ Windows 8.1 / Windows 10 / Windows 11 Dual core 2 GHz Processor or better, 4GB memory, 1024×768 display (min.).

Resources

Latest Release

Beta Version is available from updates page in EMU Software once downloaded

EMU User Manual


How do I get support or request a fixture file?

For EMU support or getting a fixture added to the Crescit library, visit our user forum.

When raising a request or reporting a suspected bug, include as much relevant information as possible. In addition to adding your desired outcome. This will allow the community to understand and replicate exactly what you’re facing. The clearer this information is, the faster a resolution can be found. We encourage you include the following wherever possible:
Screengrabs // Screen recordings // Photos // Videos
– EMU log file (found at ‘/Documents/EMU/Logs’ on Windows or ‘/Users/{UserName}/EMU/logs’ on macOS)

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