DMX Assistant is a tool to send and receive DMX via Art-Net, designed to make it really easy to understand what’s happening.
You can set DMX values to output to any of the 256 Art-Net universes, separated into ‘Scenes’ (submasters) if you wish. All the Art-Net universes being broadcast around your network are visible in the scene list, so you can inspect what your lighting console or other device is sending, and to HTP merge into a new universe for output.
DMX Assistant has 4 ways of viewing the DMX values:
Light-up Faders • DMX Assistant’s light up faders make it really easy to see your DMX levels at a glance. They glow brighter at 100% so you don’t have to double check. All 512 channels are useable.
Grid View • The grid view makes it easier to see a large number of DMX channels all at once where the specific values are important. Great for working with intelligent fixtures.
Histogram • The histogram gives a rough overview of your entire DMX universe. You can see how much is being used, and any patterns or glitches.
LED Array View • DMX Assistant can visualise arrays of RGB LEDs. However, it may not work for all setups – it simply uses the entire universe in groups of 3 RGB channels.
More Features:
Art-Net Input • You can see all the Art-Net being broadcast around your network in the scene list. The IP address, subnet and universe of each is shown to make it easy to trace what’s going on in your network.
Art-Net Output • You can easily output DMX via broadcast Art-Net, to a selectable subnet and universe. Multiple universes can be sent by opening multiple document windows.
HTP Merging • Scenes are merged by taking the highest value for each channel. You can also merge Art-Net inputs into a new output universe.
Dark Interface • DMX Assistant is designed with a dark interface that’s easy on your eyes in a dark venue. The light-up faders are always clear and easy to see.
