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Frame Editor
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X
User friendly frame editor for basic editing
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Advanced Frame Editor
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X
Advanced frame editor with multiple classic LD2000 tools, scanner simulation, static effects, optimizations, etc.
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Synth Editor
X
A tool to unite various types of laser content into one object
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Shape Editor
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X
User friendly shape generator
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Text Editor
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X
Scrolling/static text editor
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LD2000 Abstract Editor
X
Classic LD2000 abstract generator
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Abstraction Editor
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X
LivePRO style abstract generator
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Parametric Image Editor
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X
Collection of base figures with external control
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Write Out Editor
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X
Dedicated Write-out effect
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Clock Editor
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X
Analog and digital clock editor
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Q-shift
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X
Create offset effects quickly and easily for live shows
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Fifo Image Editor
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X
Signal recording image with advanced processing capabilities
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Node Image Editor
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X
Node oriented function editor
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Particle Editor
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X
Physics based particle generator.
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Picture Tracer
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X
Raster pictures tracer
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Realtime Video Tracer
X
Real time video tracer for webcam and timeline video
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DMX Image
X
Innovative way to render DMX data as laser points. DMX values directly control X,Y or RGB laser frame points
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Adv Timeline Editor
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X
Advanced timeline editor
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Play List
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X
Sequential playback of timeline shows
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Multi Effect
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X
Multi zone effect allows define personal effect for projection zones, with time shift
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Destination Cue
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X
Single click way to define destination for grid groups, or apply zone chase effect
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Object Animator
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X
Timeline for various parameters/variables
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LC Flash
X
Import of LC Flash animations, up to version NNN
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LC ADAT
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X
Import LC ADAT recorded files as animation
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Advanced editors
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BEYOND 3D
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X
Specialized 3D editor
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LC Max Plugin
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X
Plugin for 3D MAX
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LC4D Plugin
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X
Pluguin for Cinema 4D
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Blender Plugin
X
Pluguin for Blender
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Tools
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Scanner Simulation
X
Math model of a perfect scanner designed to visualize laser graphics
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FB4 Export
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X
Dedicated content export tool
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FB4 Browser
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X
FB4 SD card browser, with content upload and download
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FB4 Settings
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X
Remote FB4 settings from a computer. Change mode, IP management, etc.
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FB4 File Viewer
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X
Viewer of exported FB4 animation files
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Loop Finder
X
A helper tool to find loop of cues
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Update Over Internet
X
User friendly software update over internet
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Test Patterns
X
Dedicated test frames display tool
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Video/Audio Mixdown
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X
Render timeline as audio or video file
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Performance Tuning
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X
Adaptation to poor network or calculation speed environment
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Resource Monitor
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X
Set of monitoring tools for problem detection.
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Workspace
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Max Number of Pages
X
Maximum number of pages in workspace
80
128
256
256
Page Load/Save
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X
Ability to load and save workspace pages
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Grid Size
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X
Ability for users adjust cue grid dimension
1x6 & 8x8
Variable, up to 255 cues per page
Variable, up to 255 cues per page
Variable, up to 255 cues per page
Secondary Grid
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X
Secondary grid can be moved to secondary monitor and double the number of accessible cues
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FX Grid
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X
Array of effects for live control
12 effects, 4 rows
Up to 100 effects, up to 8 rows
Up to 100 effects, up to 8 rows
Up to 100 effects, up to 8 rows
Timeline
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Number of Tracks
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X
Max number of timeline tracks
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40
200
200
Number of Media Tracks
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X
Max number of tracks for multi media events
1
2
4
4
BUS Tracks
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X
Specialized effect track for applying to multiple laser tracks
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Video Playback
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X
Support of video files
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Laser/Video Masking
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X
Mask the video by laser graphics (laser over video)
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Cue List, Effect List
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X
Container of effects and cues in timeline, allows reuse effects and cues without duplication
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ST2000 Shows Import
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X
Import of LD2000 shows
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CVS Marker Import and Export
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X
Import of LD2000 shows
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Output
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FB3 SE/QS
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X
Output on USB Based FB3 series of controllers
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FB4
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X
Output on Ethernet Based FB4 series of controllers
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QM2000
X
Output on QM2000 controllers
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Maximum Number of Projectors
X
Max number of separately controllable projectors (controllers)
9
10
25
40
Maximum Number of Zones
X
Max number of Projection zones that can be created
30
60
200
250
Distributed Scanning
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X
Distributed scanning is a technology for laser graphics display by means of projector array
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1 of 2
2 of 4
4 of 8
Projection Zones - "Also to"
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X
Ability to copy output of Projection zone to multiple projection, zones, with optional window trimming
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Projection Zones - Static Effects (filters)
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X
Ability to use effects as permanent filters of projection zone output
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EmuLaser
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X
Dual purpose virtual projector for scanner simulation or to use video projector instead of laser projector.
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Turbo Streaming
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X
New streaming protocol providing high communication speed
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Communication
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ArtNET
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X
Incoming and outgoing Art-net DMX data
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DMX
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X
Support of EntTEC USB DMX PRO controller (device sold separately)
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sACN
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X
Support for streaming ACN
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OSC
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Support of Open Sound Control protocol
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TC2000/TC4000
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X
Support of Pangolin TC2000 controller
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Gamepad
X
Support of Gamepad/Joystick controller
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CITP
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X
CITP Preview icons for usage on consoles
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UDP Command broadcast
X
Transmission of internal BEYOND commands over UDP
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PangScript TCP server
X
TCP/IP server for receiving PangoScript commands
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NDI input
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X
Receiving of NDI live feeds for use in Color channels
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Live Realtime
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Groups Grid Mode
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X
Live control mode based on idea to group cues into functional block with own effects and destination control
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Multi Zone Effects
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X
Cues with array of effects
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Destination Cue
X
Control destination of groups or quick zone selection (depends on mode)
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DMX Server
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X
Specialized DMX playback engine designed to be controlled externally. Optionally transform Projection zone info a fixture
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4 Effects In Line
X
Ability to use multiple effects in FX line
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"Drop" Effects
X
One click effects that stops after some period of time
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Effect Action Sliders
X
Ability to morph frames before and after effect
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Physics
X
Real time mass/spring filter to smooth external signal
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Time Control Tab
X
Time control tab incapsulate speed and time shift control for FX lines at Cue, Master and Zone level, as well as other time control options
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Channels Tab
X
Universal set of slider to control effects, abstracts, shape and similar interactive content
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Zone level Live Control and FX
X
Ability to use Live Control of Projection Zones
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ProTracks
X
Static cue players. In opposite to dynamic nature of Cue Grid where cue players created on fly, ProTracks are static players what makes them great for external control and scripting
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Kinect 1.0
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X
Support Microsoft Kinect v1.0 controller
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WebCam
X
WebCam input can be used for real time video tracing
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Scripting
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PangoScript Editor
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X
Dedicated script editor
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PangoScript Tab
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X
Tab hold collection of scripts that might be started manually, by hotkey or from other scripts
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MIDI to Code
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X
Ability assign PangoScript to incoming MIDI Note and Control Change messages
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DMX to Code
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X
Ability assign PangoScript to DMX channel (on change)
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Keyboard to Code
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X
Ability assign PangoScript to keyboard shortcuts
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OSC to Code
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X
Ability assign PangoScript to incoming OSC messages
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Object tree view
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X
Visual tree of accessible BEYOND objects
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Visualization
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External Visualizer Support
X
X
Real time output to visualisation software such as Depence, Capture Polar, WYSIWYG, LightConverse
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ERP (OpenGL preview)
X
Enhanced Reality Preview with optional scanner simulation
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3D Preview
X
X
Now you can visualize your lasers in 3D
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Universe
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Universe
X
X
“Universe” is multipurpose custom User Interface designer. Universe allows organize custom preview panel, or create spatial effects based on panel position, or add custom sliders, buttons with embedded script
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Universe Editing
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X
Ability to editor scripts and universe layouts
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Spatial Effects
X
Live laser effects based on position of preview panels in Universe pages
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U-MAX
X
Full screen Universe layout that cover main BEYOND window
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Midi Mapping
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APC Mini
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X
Support of AKAI APC MINI MIDI controller
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APC40 MKII
X
X
Support of AKAI APC40 (MKII) MIDI controller
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Map Creation / Editing
X
X
Ability to modify and create custom MIDI mapping
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Timecode
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Albeton Link
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X
Send and receive Ableton Link signals
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ArtNET TC In
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X
Receive time code over Art-Net
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MTC/MMC In
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X
Receive MIDI Time code (MTC and MMC)
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TC2000/4000 In
X
X
Support of Pangolin TC2000 controller for receiving SMPTE signal
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Synchronorm TC In
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X
Support of Synchronorm time code for rendering by Realizzer software
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MTC Out
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X
Generation of MIDI Time code during BEYOND timeline playback
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ArtNET TC Out
X
X
Generation of ArtNet Time code during BEYOND timeline playback
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Misc
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Mobolaser
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X
The official way to directly interface with functions of BEYOND on your mobile devices
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Fixture, DMX groups, Multi groups
X
Experiential features for simplification of DMX control
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Visual Clipboard
X
Visual clipboard allows to pin copied objects for later use
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BeamBrush
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Fixture Compatibility
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X
BeamBrush is a unique type of laser fixture that allows for instantanous control of the beam divergence.
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Settings
X
X
All setings related to configurating and setting up your BeamBrush Fixture.
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BAM
X
X
BeamBrush BAM is the ability to set a beam brush map over your laser output for Audence scanning purposes.
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Visualization
X
X
The ability to stream BeamBrush Data to compatable visualizers.
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Effects
X
X
BeamBrush effects within the BEYOND Effects Engine.
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Blender
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X
BeamBrush function enabled within the Belnder Plugin, which is available at this tier.
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Frame Editor
X
X
The ability to set beam brush values for points within the advanced Frame Editor
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Cinema4D
X
BeamBrush function enabled within the Cinema4D Plugin, which is available at this tier.
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3DSMax
X
BeamBrush function enabled within the 3DSMax Plugin, which is available at this tier.
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FB3 Playback
X
Can Beambrush be controlled by FB3.
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FB4 Playback
X
Beambrush Playback through BEYOND and Stand Alone
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