MADRIX - MADRIX 5.x entry

MADRIX 5 is the most powerful and intuitive Windows OS based control software for LED lighting and pixel mapping. Developed in Germany in 2005, over the years it has undergone continuous updates up to the latest, very powerful, release 5.x and continues to be considered the best LED lighting controller in the world. Intuitive and feature-rich, it is designed to manage amazing LED installations, with high-quality software and hardware, for the most demanding applications of entertainment lighting, architectural lighting, facade lighting, TV studios and productions, live stages, concerts, festivals, exhibition booths, showrooms, cruise ships, service and rental companies. In all these cases, MADRIX 5 is the ultimate control tool for LED lighting equipment.

LEDs have become a major highlight in today's lighting and entertainment industries. The MADRIX range of software and hardware products will help you use the full potential of this modern technology.
Thanks to very intuitive controls, you have the right tools available to manage each of your projects and create stunning lighting effects. With MADRIX, you will quickly produce extraordinary results and amaze your audience every single time.

This award-winning software packs two powerful tools: a visual effects generator and an LED lighting controller. From the smallest projects to the biggest ones, MADRIX 5 can produce a complete LED light show from a normal computer or laptop. It can drive tens of thousands of LEDs without problems. This powerful software will not only allow you to control nearly any 2D LED display in every possible way, but real 3D LED applications as well.

Already from previous releases, we have learned to appreciate the category of TRI effects, TRI, short for Trigger, adds a whole new level of interactivity as you can set off visuals with your manual input, audio playback for videos, the CSV fixture list import (CSV Import scene played back 3.5x faster), a fresh user interface with two themes that is even easier to use, unprecedented performance and speed thanks to the powerful new 64-bit render engine, and many more allow you to produce amazing results right from the start. Just think that the CPU performance and memory calculation are up to 2 times faster than MADRIX 5.4 or earlier!

A set of cutting-edge technologies provides you with all the tools you need for modern LED control. MADRIX 5 adapts to your needs.
Use it as an LED lighting controller, VJ software, media server or media creator with exceptional capabilities to display unique real-time effects on LEDs. With integrated pixel mapping (2D), voxel mapping (3D), and the built-in graphics engine and rendering engine, stunning and fully customizable visual effects are created for your needs. This software is also easy to use for VJ, because it offers 3 real-time previews to show your effects in advance. Choose from 5 different effect categories and over 55 built-in effects. SCE Effects do not require any sound and make up the most diverse set of patterns and effects. S2L, short for Sound2Light, brings your audio input to life. M2L, short for Music2Light, takes audio-based effects to an even deeper level. MAS allows you to create effects from scratch with the help of the advanced MADRIX scripting language.
The library already includes a wide variety of fixture profiles; use the Fixture Editor to create your profiles. With MADRIX 5.5, it is easy to manage the wide range of devices, such as PAR lights, LED wall tiles, tubes, LED strips, LFDs and more. Combine DMX-based and DVI-based LED products as needed, use different fixture types in the same setup, and control the whole installation or only parts of it. With MADRIX 5.5, you are in control.
In addition, the software includes a full range of helpful and productive tools. This includes the Fixture Editor, but also the Art-Net Time Code Sender. There is also the Logfile, Preview Benchmark, and MADRIX Device Updater, as well as tools for restore and quick support. You can also use the DMX Fader Tool for single channel control or the TaskWatcher, MIDI Watcher, and DMX Watcher for performance and data monitoring.

With release 5.x, one of the most requested features from the MADRIX community has finally arrived: visual feedback on MIDI controllers, including four MIDI maps per controller such as AKAI Professional APC 40 mkII. MIDI Button Feedback is now available and makes you much more efficient in using your lighting system. Not only that: exciting new features and improved workflows will bring the pixel mapping at a higher level. For example, Timelines (including Timeline editor and multiple Cue Lists) add a completely new way to work with MADRIX 5. Create stunning light shows that sync to music. Based on time code, you can use sequencing to trigger cue segments at exactly the right time and synchronize your lighting to audio, which is shown in waveforms. MADRIX 5 itself can become the Time Code sender. Or Fixture Replacement, where in the patch editor it is now possible quickly replace already patched fixture profiles. Whether it is the increased number of 256 Fixture Groups that can be controlled remotely, brand-new Effect Options to define the exact start frame of supporting effects, support for multiple Cue Lists, or one of the many other features, MADRIX 5 includes a wide range of enhancements for new or improved workflows.

MADRIX supports many well-known industry standards for output, such as DMX-512, DVI, Art-Net, Streaming ACN (E1.31), the Philips Color Kinetics (KiNET), Philips Hue, the Insta/ROBE protocols, Eurolite T9, ColorSmart Link, Colorlight A8, Colorlight 5A, and Colorlight T9. Art-Net, ASIO, DMX-512, CITP, MA-Net, MIDI, Remote HTTP, Streaming ACN, Time Code, and more are available for audio and input. The new MADRIX NEBULA directly connects to your LED pixels. This advanced SPI decoder receives control data over USB or Art-Net over Ethernet network and is built to provide excellent image quality.

The MADRIX entry license allows full control of up to 4096 DMX channels on 8 DMX universes. The maximum available DVI output has been increased from 16,384 (128 x 128) to 264,144 (512 x 512). MADRIX licenses can also be upgraded to take LED lighting control to the next level.

2D pixel mapping: the MADRIX 5 Software makes it possible to control numerous LED fixtures; also of different kinds. Position them according to your needs in nearly any form or shape. Map pixel by pixel and achieve pixel-perfect results, even with the lowest of pixel resolutions. The result are crisp and sharp visuals on your LEDs.

3D voxel mapping in X, Y and Z: MADRIX 5 provides a leading-edge feature set to fully control real 3D LED matrices. MADRIX 5 supports volume rendering (voxel mapping). This approach is fundamentally different to the 3D projections or the physical layout of 2D surface areas that are widely known nowadays. It makes your installation state-of-the-art.

Combine 2D and 3D: combine any 2D project with 3D elements in order to create even more spectacular attractions for your audience, customers, and clients. MADRIX 5.5 is a powerful tool that will help you realize the projects you want to build. Mapping LEDs is fast, creative, and fun. MADRIX 5.5 certainly takes your LED display to the next level.

MADRIX 5 excels in flexibility. You can directly connect to a wide range of LEDs and compatible first-party or third-party LED controllers.

MIDI feedback: awaited for a long time by the MADRIX family and community, it is finally here. MADRIX 5 can now send back feedback to MIDI controllers and light up their buttons and controls. We have created 4 complete MIDI maps for you:

• Akai Professional APC40 mkII
• Akai Professional APC mini
• KORG nanoKONTROL2
• Novation Launchpad Mini [MKI, MKII, S]
• APC40 mkII is the new flagship controller.

Timelines: offer unprecedented possibilities to create light shows that sync to music. Based on time code and sequencing, you can trigger segments at exactly the right time and synchronize your lighting to audio, which is shown in waveforms. In this case, MADRIX 5 itself can become the time-code sender.

Multiple Cue Lists: Cue Lists are automated playlists. The playback of effects and visuals can be precisely scheduled in hours, minutes, seconds, and frames. Time code can be received from Art-Net, MIDI, SMPTE, or taken from the system's time. Synchronize time and equipment across lighting systems and shows.

LED Fixtures: the library already includes a large variety of fixture profiles. Use 1-channel, 2-channel, RGB, or RGBW fixtures, or any variant of these. Use the Fixture Editor for your own profiles. With MADRIX 5, it is easy to manage the wide range of fixtures, such as pars, tiles, tubes, tape, curtains, video screens, and more. Combine DMX-based and DVI-based LED products as needed, use different fixture types in the same setup, and control the whole installation or only parts of it. With MADRIX 5, you are in control.

MADRIX effects: choose from 5 different effect categories and over 55 built-in effects. SCE Effects do not require any sound and make up the most diverse set of patterns and effects. S2L, short for Sound2Light, brings your audio input to life. M2L, short for Music2Light, takes audio-based effects to an even deeper level. MAS allows you to create effects from scratch with the help of the advanced MADRIX scripting language. TRI, short for Trigger, adds a whole new level of interactivity as you can set off visuals with your manual input.

SCE Video – HSB+C: adjusting your videos and tuning their colors is now possible in MADRIX 5 with a new control for HSB [hue, saturation, brightness] as well as contrast.

S2L EQ / spectrum: S2L EQ / Spectrum is one of the most important MADRIX Effects. Equipped with new effect parameters, it makes more fun than ever to create your favorite audio spectrum analyzers. As always, it is a live effect that is displayed in real time.

Performance: MADRIX 5 massively improves the performance across the board. During the testing phase, we easily saw up to 50% reduced load. With just a software update, your existing system can now control larger setups, use more effects or filters, or simply run much cooler. Single MADRIX Effects have also been reworked. The previews have been updated. Patches that are tall and wide, but make use of a lot of space and don't include lighting fixtures everywhere, will see the biggest improvements.

Workflows: lighting operators worldwide are using MADRIX 5 in their work to illuminate the world spectacularly. Even small things can improve their workflows. MADRIX 5 accommodates numerous ways to operate the software. The above mentioned industry standards for input, interoperability, remote control, and audio make a lot possible for simple setups, complex lighting systems, or any AV integration. Here are just a few examples that go beyond direct control via mouse and keyboard or remote control via a lighting console.

• The Color Picker to choose colors for MADRIX Effects, Color Filters, the Main Output Strobe, and more now has double the size to allow for a finer selection.
• Added mode Ignore to the color filters [Deck A, Deck B, Main Output] to quickly deactivate the filter, especially when controlling it remotely via a lighting console.
• Options > User Interface now allows to define a custom layout for Storage Places; especially when using a MIDI controller with a certain button layout.
• In the Patch Editor, mouse drag and scroll has been implemented, the CSV file import supports UTF-16 encoded files, and you can now define a Lowlight Color for Highlight Mode.

Record files conversion for MADRIX AURA: Recording over network is an incredible feature to record directly to MADRIX AURA. Now, regular record files can record up to 32 universes and can be converted directly in the software for MADRIX AURA 2/8/32.

Industry standards for output

DMX-Based output

• Art-Net (I, II, 3, 4) (Unicast & Broadcast)
• DMX-512
• Color Kinetics
• KiNET (V1, V2, V3)
• Philips Hue
• SPI (via MADRIX NEBULA )
• Streaming ACN (sACN / E1.31) (Unicast & Multicast)

DVI-Based output

• ColorSmart Link
• Colorlight A8
• Colorlight 5A
• Colorlight T9
• DVI (VGA, HDMI, and more)
• Eurolite T9

Even more options are available via converters or bridging tools. Output is defined through our MADRIX 5.x KEY dongle licenses.

Industry standards for input, interoperability, remote control and audio

MADRIX 5 easily integrates with other lighting desk, consoles, controllers, and many other hardware or software tools.

• Art-Net (I, II, 3, 4)
• ASIO
• Blackmagic Design (DeckLink, Intensity, and more)
• CAST Software BlackTrax (via MADRIX Script)
• CITP
• DMX-512
• GamePort
• MA-Net 1 / MA-Net 2
• MADRIX I/O 
• MADRIX ORION 
• Media (images, pictures, logos, videos, text, live signal capturing, screen capturing)
• MIDI
• NewTek NDI (Send & Receive)
• Remote HTTP (Web Server)
• Spout (Send & Receive)
• Streaming ACN (sACN / E1.31)
• Time Code
• (Art-Net / MIDI / SMPTE / System Time)
• WDM

Remote http: MADRIX 5 can easily be integrated into a larger lighting setup. A large variety of industry standards for input, interoperability, remote control, and audio is available to you natively. One of those options is to control the software remotely with the help of the integrated web server and a web page. We are providing a new sample web page that is modern and responsive. With a light and a dark theme, it also looks gorgeous.

Built-in tools: in addition, the software includes a full range of helpful and productive tools. This includes the Fixture Editor, but also the Art-Net Time Code Sender. There is also the Logfile, Preview Benchmark, and MADRIX Device Updater, as well as tools for restore and quick support. You can also use the DMX Fader Tool for single channel control or the Task Watcher, MIDI Watcher, and DMX Watcher for performance and data monitoring.

Premium quality: for MADRIX, it is very important to offer you the complete package. This does not only include a product that works and fits your needs, but also extensive user manuals, tutorials, a worldwide distribution network for great sales and design services, and world-class technical support. This also includes regular software updates with improvements as well as new features. MADRIX 5 is most versatile and will help you to get the most out of modern LED technology.