Software for the animation and entertainment markets http://www.synthe-fx.com ©2008 Synthe FX - All Rights Reserved. We have released an update for Luminair for iPad, version 1.0.5. This version is recommended for all users. Registered users can download the latest version from Apple's iTunes App Store. Version 1.0.5 changes - Added currently selected cue name to track detail view (when applicable) - Fixed a scrolling issue after searching through files - Fixed issue in channel editor that could lead to a crash Version 1.0.4 changes - Fixed crash that could occur in certain situations when internal keyboard is displayed - Fixed channel type issue when adding fixture files - Removed confirmation alert when adding fixtures Version 1.0.3 changes - Fixed bug with CMY color swatches - Fixed issues related to cues sometimes not properly saving - Fixed issues related to deleting and reordering tracks - Fixed issue that could cause crash after changing track types - Other minor bug fixes and refinements http://www.synthe-fx.com/feeder/?FeederAction=clicked&feed=Current+News&seed=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.synthe-fx.com%2Fproducts%2Fluminairipad&seed_title=Luminair+for+iPad+1.0.5+Update Tue, 31 Aug 2010 19:54:48 EDT We have released an update for Luminair for iPad, version 1.0.4. This version is recommended for all users. Registered users can download the latest version from Apple's iTunes App Store. Version 1.0.4 changes - Fixed crash that could occur in certain situations when internal keyboard is displayed - Fixed channel type issue when adding fixture files - Removed confirmation alert when adding fixtures Version 1.0.3 changes - Fixed bug with CMY color swatches - Fixed issues related to cues sometimes not properly saving - Fixed issues related to deleting and reordering tracks - Fixed issue that could cause crash after changing track types - Other minor bug fixes and refinements http://www.synthe-fx.com/feeder/?FeederAction=clicked&feed=Current+News&seed=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.synthe-fx.com%2Fdownloads%2F&seed_title=Luminair+for+iPad+1.0.4+Update Tue, 24 Aug 2010 20:41:38 EDT We have released an update for Luminair, version 2.0.2. This version is recommended for all users. Registered users can download the latest version from Apple's iTunes App Store. Version 2.0.2 changes - Fixed channel type issue when adding fixture files - Fixed crash that could sporadically happen when changing to Stacks playback mode Version 2.0.1 changes - Preliminary support for iOS 4.0 and basic multi-tasking - Preliminary optimization for retina display on iPhone 4 - Fixed bugs with keyboard entry as a result of iOS 4 - Moved Art-Net node enable switch to the Status View for quicker access - Changed color of background levels in the input view to match Luminair for iPad - Channel types selection view now displays icon next to each item - Custom images can now be deleted in app images directory - Fixed bug where WYSIWYG project flag wasn't saved to files when using "Save As..." - Other minor enhancements and bug fixes http://www.synthe-fx.com/feeder/?FeederAction=clicked&feed=Current+News&seed=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.synthe-fx.com%2Fdownloads%2F&seed_title=Luminair+iPhone+2.0.2+Update Tue, 24 Aug 2010 20:39:36 EDT We have released an update for Luminair for iPad, version 1.0.3. This version is recommended for all users. Registered users can download the latest version from Apple's iTunes App Store. Version 1.0.3 changes - Fixed bug with CMY color swatches - Fixed issues related to cues sometimes not properly saving - Fixed issues related to deleting and reordering tracks - Fixed issue that could cause crash after changing track types - Other minor bug fixes and refinements http://www.synthe-fx.com/feeder/?FeederAction=clicked&feed=Current+News&seed=http%3A%2F%2Fsynthe-fx.com%2Fdownloads&seed_title=Luminair+for+iPad+1.0.3+Update Tue, 10 Aug 2010 17:16:52 EDT We have released an update for Pixelnode, version 1.0.1. This version is recommended for all users. Version 1.0.1 changes - Fixed issue that could crash plugin in some Quartz Composer compatible apps - Added Pixelnode Art-Net OEM code for easier identification on network http://www.synthe-fx.com/feeder/?FeederAction=clicked&feed=Current+News&seed=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.synthe-fx.com%2Fproducts%2Fpixelnode&seed_title=Pixelnode+1.0.1+update Tue, 27 Jul 2010 08:21:02 EDT Cincinnati, Ohio (July 12, 2010) Synthe FX has announced the immediate release of Luminair for iPad, it's new desktop-class multi-touch DMX lighting control app for Apple's iPad. Luminair uses the Art-Net protocol to transmit DMX data over Wi-Fi, giving users wireless control of color- mixable LED fixtures, dimmers, studio lighting, moving lights, media servers, and any other DMX enabled equipment. Luminair for iPad is a giant leap forward from it's related iPhone version, and includes new features like instantly editable quick-touch cues, project-based draggable color swatches, pop- up contextual controls, external keyboard support, and a user-configurable UI. It's also built for future expansion, which means users can expect the same rapid feature updates that Luminair for iPhone customers have received for the past two years. When paired with a compatible Art-Net to DMX interface, Luminair for iPad has a low overall price that makes it a lighting console which almost anyone can afford, and use in a multitude of ways. Whether it's used for architectural lighting, theatrical and musical venues, by educators, or by cutting-edge visual artist's and VJ's, the possibilities are infinite. "Luminair for iPad is the result of over two and a half years of multi-touch development, and is one of the most exciting new products currently making waves in the entertainment and LED lighting markets", says company founder Ryan Hisey. “The speed at which users can now interact with their lighting designs is absolutely incredible, directly as a result of multi-touch and Luminair's innovative UI design. It's an exciting time to be creating software for Apple's iOS platform, and Luminair for iPad once again puts Synthe FX at the forefront among app developers." Luminair for iPad can be purchased and downloaded directly from the iTunes App Store immediately. Full details and product videos are available at: http://synthe-fx.com/products/luminairipad Synthe FX last week also released an update to Luminair for iPhone, which adds iOS 4.0 compatibility, multi-tasking, an optimized high-res UI for iPhone 4's retina display, plus other enhancements and fixes. Version 2.0.1 is a free upgrade for current users. About Synthe FX Synthe FX is a premier developer of lighting control & live performance apps for Appleʼs iOS and Mac OS X platforms. They specialize in developing software for professionals in entertainment related fields such as live-performance, design, broadcast, film, and architectural markets. Synthe FX also works directly with leading professional lighting and entertainment- related manufacturers, to further extend and enhance the capabilities of their products and services. http://synthe-fx.com http://www.synthe-fx.com/feeder/?FeederAction=clicked&feed=Current+News&seed=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.synthe-fx.com%2Fproducts%2Fluminairipad&seed_title=Luminair+for+iPad+now+available+on+iTunes Mon, 12 Jul 2010 08:50:40 EDT We have released an update for Luminair, version 2.0.1. This version is recommended for all users. Registered users can download the latest version from Apple's iTunes App Store. Version 2.0.1 changes - Preliminary support for iOS 4.0 and basic multi-tasking - Preliminary optimization for retina display on iPhone 4 - Fixed bugs with keyboard entry as a result of iOS 4 - Moved Art-Net node enable switch to the Status View for quicker access - Changed color of background levels in the input view to match Luminair for iPad - Channel types selection view now displays icon next to each item - Custom images can now be deleted in app images directory - Fixed bug where WYSIWYG project flag wasn't saved to files when using "Save As..." - Other minor enhancements and bug fixes http://www.synthe-fx.com/feeder/?FeederAction=clicked&feed=Current+News&seed=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.synthe-fx.com%2Fluminair&seed_title=Luminair+2.0.1+Update Fri, 09 Jul 2010 11:47:48 EDT Synthe FX releases Luminair 2.0, DMX lighting control for iPhone and iPod touch Synthe FX have released Luminair 2.0, the next generation of the wireless multi-touch DMX control app for iPhone and iPod touch. Luminair is revolutionary wireless lighting control software, which uses the Art-Net protocol to control compatible lighting equipment and media servers via the iPhone and iPod touch's internal Wi-Fi hardware. Among the new features in v2.0 is "Stacks", which is a cue-list playback system designed to make it very easy to put together shows for a variety of uses. Cues can be programmed directly within Luminair, and also recorded as snapshots from an external console or any other DMX control source. Standard playback life using the device's internal battery can run up to 3.5 hours, and can be extended to over 36 hours using a 3rd-party external battery pack. Playback will run indefinitely when the device is plugged into a power source. Another major new feature in Luminair 2.0 is the ability to assign images as visual references to cues, using the iPhone's built-in camera, photo library, or transferred via Luminair's internal web server. Users can browse and trigger Quick-Touch cues using a CoverFlow like user interface, which renders the assigned images in breathtaking OpenGL 3D. Also dependent on the new image reference support in version 2.0, is the ability to export "Fixture POV" images and data directly from Cast Software's next release of WYSIWYG R25. With this feature, WYSIWYG designers can transfer both a reference image and the necessary DMX data from a fixture POV directly into Luminair, so that a rigger can effortlessly work from the designer's original vision when focusing that fixture. Other notable new features in 2.0 include full group support, cut/copy/paste capabilities, accelerometer support for XY controls, plus extensive additions and refinements to existing features. Company founder and lead product developer Ryan Hisey says "The ability to program and playback shows directly from an iPhone or iPod, for periods lasting greater than 36 hours on batteries is really amazing. We're really excited to see how our customers push the boundaries of automated lighting control." "In this release, we also took advantage of a lot of the great features that are built-in to the iPhone and iPod touch, such as the accelerometer, camera, and photo library. The images in CoverFlow look absolutely amazing, and users can easily add their own custom images and icons via multiple convenient methods. Additionally, we are very excited to be working with Cast Software, who is a highly respected industry leader, on such a groundbreaking new feature for lighting pros." Availability Luminair 2.0 is available now, exclusively on Apple's iTunes App Store. For all existing customers, version 2.0 is a free upgrade. Full product details, videos, and screenshots can be seen at http://synthe-fx.com/luminair http://www.synthe-fx.com/feeder/?FeederAction=clicked&feed=Current+News&seed=http%3A%2F%2Fsynthe-fx.com%2Fluminair&seed_title=Synthe+FX+releases+Luminair+2.0 Wed, 24 Feb 2010 20:10:10 EST We have released a major update for Luminair, version 2.0. This version is recommended for all users. Registered users can download the latest version from Apple's iTunes App Store. Version 2.0 changes - Major Update with new functionality, free for existing users - Cue stack playback with 5 different playback modes - Full group support - Cue image references with CoverFlow browsing/triggering - Support for WYSIWYG POV images/data - Cut/Copy/Paste with tracks/groups/cues/stacks - Accelerometer for X/Y controls - Live Keypad entry for track values - Search through project and fixture files - Ability to display values as percentage - Ability to use English language (for countries with a special localized version) - Art-Net implementation Changes - Bug Fixes and other minor enhancements http://www.synthe-fx.com/feeder/?FeederAction=clicked&feed=Current+News&seed=http%3A%2F%2Fsynthe-fx.com%2Fluminair&seed_title=Luminair+2.0+update Wed, 24 Feb 2010 18:42:46 EST Following an introduction at LDI 2009, Synthe FX has officially announced Luminair 2.0, the next generation of the wireless multi-touch DMX control software for the iPhone and iPod touch. Luminair is a revolutionary wireless lighting control product, which uses the Art-Net protocol to control compatible lighting and media server equipment via the iPhone and iPod touch's internal Wi-Fi hardware. Among the new features in version 2.0 is "Stacks", which is a cue-list playback system designed to make it very easy to put together shows for a variety of uses. Cues can be programmed directly within Luminair, and also recorded as snapshots from an external console or any other DMX control source using Luminair's DMX input. "Stacks" has five different playback modes, and each cue has individual assignable timing information, making playback options extremely flexible. Standard playback life using the device's internal battery has tested to be around 2.5-3 hours, and can be extended to 8-9 hours or even longer using a 3rd party external battery pack. When the device is plugged into a power source, playback can run indefinitely. Another major new feature in Luminair 2.0 is the ability to assign images as visual references to cues, using the iPhone's built-in camera, photo library, or transferred via the internal HTTP server. Users can browse and trigger Quick-Touch cues using a CoverFlow like user interface, which renders the assigned images in breathtaking OpenGL 3D. Also dependent on the new image reference support in version 2.0, is the ability to export "Fixture POV" images and data directly from Cast Software's next release of WYSIWYG. With this feature, WYSIWYG designers can transfer both a reference image and the necessary DMX data from a fixture POV directly into Luminair, so that a rigger can effortlessly work from the designer's original vision when focusing that fixture. Other new features in 2.0 include full group support, cut/copy/paste capabilities, accelerometer support for XY controls, plus extensive additions and refinements to existing features. Company founder and lead product developer Ryan Hisey gave a presentation and demos of the new features at LDI 2009 in Orlando, where the response was overwhelmingly enthusiastic. "The original goal in creating Luminair was to make a tool that appeals to lighting and media professionals in all fields, whether for studio, architectural, rigging, media servers, testing, the possibilities are almost endless. The combination of the existing feature-set plus the new features and refinements in 2.0 finally solidify this quest to appeal to such a diverse range of customers." "The ability to program and playback shows directly from an iPhone or iPod, for periods lasting up to or longer than 8-9 hours on batteries is really amazing. Likewise, never before have lighting professionals had the option of designing looks on a master console, recording snapshots, and building a simple show that they can carry in their pocket." "In this release, we also wanted to take advantage of a lot of great features that are built-in to the iPhone and iPod touch, such as the accelerometer, camera, and sync-able photo library. The images in CoverFlow look absolutely amazing, and users can easily add their own custom images and icons via multiple convenient methods. Additionally, we are very excited to be working with Cast Software, who is a highly respected industry leader, on such a groundbreaking new feature for lighting pros." Availability Luminair will be available in Q1 2010 exclusively on Apple's iTunes App Store, for a price of $99 US dollars. For all existing customers, version 2.0 will be a free upgrade. Full details, videos, and screenshots can be seen at http://synthe-fx.com/products/luminair http://www.synthe-fx.com/feeder/?FeederAction=clicked&feed=Current+News&seed=http%3A%2F%2Fsynthe-fx.com%2Fproducts%2Fluminair2&seed_title=Synthe+FX+announces+Luminair+2.0 Wed, 09 Dec 2009 10:38:05 EST We have released an update for Luminair, version 1.5.6. This version is recommended for all users. Registered users can download the latest version from Apple's iTunes App Store. Version 1.5.6 changes - Fixed channel priority order bug - Improved memory management - Added device MAC address info to Art-Net poll reply - Fixed version info in Art-Net poll reply - Other minor enhancements and bug fixes http://www.synthe-fx.com/feeder/?FeederAction=clicked&feed=Current+News&seed=http%3A%2F%2Fsynthe-fx.com%2Fdownloads&seed_title=Luminair+1.5.6+update Thu, 01 Oct 2009 07:01:34 EDT We have released an update for Luminair, version 1.5.5. This version is recommended for all users. Registered users can download the latest version from Apple's iTunes App Store. Version 1.5.5 changes - Fixed file-transfer bug, and also a bug related to offsetting channels - Performance enhancements - Changed "Open" and "Save" icons in main view to cooperate with request from Apple http://www.synthe-fx.com/feeder/?FeederAction=clicked&feed=Current+News&seed=http%3A%2F%2Fsynthe-fx.com%2Fdownloads&seed_title=Luminair+1.5.5+update Tue, 15 Sep 2009 23:43:33 EDT We have released an update for Luminair, version 1.5.4. This version is recommended for all users. Registered users can download the latest version from Apple's iTunes App Store. Version 1.5.4 changes - Added actions menu to channel editor view - Added "Next" button to new actions menu in channel editor - Fixed bug where user preset list would not update after file transfer - Fixed bug where re-recording input port when node is disabled would cause crash - Other minor enhancements and bug fixes http://www.synthe-fx.com/feeder/?FeederAction=clicked&feed=Current+News&seed=http%3A%2F%2Fsynthe-fx.com%2Fdownloads&seed_title=Luminair+1.5.4+update Thu, 20 Aug 2009 11:43:17 EDT We have released an update for Luminair, version 1.5.3. This version is recommended for all users. Registered users can download the latest version from Apple's iTunes App Store. Version 1.5.3 changes - Added internal HTTP web server for device file transfers via any standard web browser - Added support for LCompanion BETA4 http://www.synthe-fx.com/feeder/?FeederAction=clicked&feed=Current+News&seed=http%3A%2F%2Fsynthe-fx.com%2Fdownloads&seed_title=Luminair+1.5.3+update Sat, 18 Jul 2009 14:13:23 EDT Luminair has recently received quite a bit of positive attention, and we are very excited to have finally released this application into the wild! We feel that developing for the iPhone/iPod touch is already the best way to create desktop quality apps on a mobile platform. This will aid professionals in whatever field their expertise may be, like never before. So we are very enthusiastic to be part of such a great piece of technology. We also know the professional lighting market is comprised of users involved in many exciting projects on a day-to-day basis. If you are already using Luminair in an interesting way, we would love to hear from you. If you have photos and/or videos to share with us, we would love to see them. Please contact us with your details. Thank you! -Synthe FX Staff http://www.synthe-fx.com/feeder/?FeederAction=clicked&feed=Current+News&seed=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.synthe-fx.com%2Fcontact%2F&seed_title=Using+Luminair+for+something+interesting%3F+Let+us+know%21 Thu, 02 Jul 2009 08:52:13 EDT