MADRIX Changelog

What's new in MADRIX 5.6.3.150

Dec 20, 2023

Improved Features:
Devices View: You can now customize more quickly which columns and as such device information is shown by enabling or disabling entire groups of parameters [Right mouse-click on the list header > Parameters > Show All/Hide All].
(#9835)
Event Configuration: Added the option to send e-mail notifications via Microsoft SMTP servers, such as an Microsoft Office 365 account.
(#10066)
Event Configuration: Updated the functionality to send e-mails via a custom SMTP server.
(#10066)
File > Clear Database: You can now choose to start a new discovery process right after clearing the entire database to find connected devices and interfaces again.
(#7714)
History View: Minimum and maximum values values are now presented as a helpful backdrop in case the zoom level condensed several value points into one; since the average value might be misleading.
(#9374)
MADRIX RADAR: Greatly improved and accelerated the way AckTimers are handled and processed.
(#8140)
MADRIX RADAR: The software now only copies data of received RDM packets that is going to be analyzed further, instead of all received data.
(#9705)
MADRIX RADAR: Identify should also work for fixtures that haven't had their parameter scanned yet or for fixture that may be able to listen but not be able to respond to requests.
(#9837)
Parameters View: Values for Modulation Frequency are now formatted better for improved readability.
(#9297)
General Improvements And Changes:
MADRIX KEY: Updated the driver [Version 7.60d].
(#10087, #10337)
MADRIX RADAR: Added OpenSSL libraries to the software.
(#10255)
MADRIX RADAR: Updated the list of ESTA manufacturer codes [Date: December 15, 2023].
(#10048)
MADRIX RADAR Installer/Deinstaller/Setup: Added the Microsoft Redistributable Package to provide the optimal execution environment for the software.(#10352)
Bugfixes:
Database: Fixed an issue that did not allow to save the default language code 00.
(#9830)
Devices View: Fixed an issue that did send Set:CapturePreset with incorrect values when only clicking the checkbox.
(#9767)
Event Configuration: Fixed an issue that e-mails could no longer be sent successfully.
(#10066)
Logfile: Fixed an issue that showed a Gradient/Color error when the total maximum was lower than the total minimum of a sensor.
(#9239)
MADRIX RADAR: Fixed an issue to make sure that the Network Name is always shown for devices and interfaces.
(#9602)
MADRIX RADAR: Fixed an issue that did validate the day value range against the year value range of the real-time clock.
(#9840)
MADRIX RADAR: Fixed a critical issue that did not correctly validate MADRIX devices in rare cases.
(#9887)
Patch Editor: Fixed an issue that did lose the current selection and selected the next device instead after moving a device to a different position.
(#8108)
Patch Editor: Fixed an issue that did apply the Include and Mark options to the currently selected device when changing them for a deselected device.
(#9776)
Parameters View: Manufacturer-specific parameters with PDL-Size 0 are now supported and an empty message can be sent via a SetCommand.
(#8057)
Parameters View: Fixed an issue that did not show rows completely in color when new rows were added in the Devices View while editing parameters.
(#9300)
Parameters View: Fixed an issue that the spin edit did allow to enter values outside of the valid value range.
(#9302)
Sensors View: Non-definied minimum and maximum values of a device are now interpreted as such [and shown as N/A], according to the ANSI E1.20 standard.
(#8056)
Slots View: Fixed an issue that did not update the contents if a fixture was selected before it had been validated.
(#9767)
Slots View: Fixed an issue that did not update the tree view after selecting a different fixture.
(#9833)

New in MADRIX 5.6.2.150 (Oct 4, 2023)

New in MADRIX 5.6.1.150 (Aug 2, 2023)

New in MADRIX 5.6.0.150 (Jul 20, 2023)

Improved MADRIX Effects:
SCE Shapes: More than one shape can now be rendered at a single position.
S2L Frequency Flash: Updated the effect with a new graphical control and Threshold, Frequency, and Bandwidth parameters.
M2L Note Flash: Updated the effect with a new graphical control and Threshold, Tone, and Bandwidth parameters.
TRI Shapes: More than one shape can now be rendered at a single position.
New Features:
Autosave: The software can automatically save the Setup file at a specified time interval in Programmer mode [menu Preferences > Options > General].
Cue List: Added playback mode Shuffle. Added corresponding remote-control functions in the DMX-IN Remote Editor and MIDI Remote Editor to select the playback mode.
Global Colors: Added brand-new ways to work with colors in a central place, such as defining a Color Kit to use in all effects or across multiple projects, or updating colors immediately in all visuals [menu Tools > Colors]. Added corresponding remote-control functions in the DMX-IN Remote Editor and MIDI Remote Editor and a default Color Kit.
MADRIX 5: Added 2 new languages for the user interface [Indonesian/Bahasa Indonesia and Korean/한국어].
MADRIX 5 Fixture Editor: Added 2 new languages for the user interface [Indonesian/Bahasa Indonesia and Korean/한국어].
MADRIX Installer/Deinstaller/Setup: Added support for Indonesian and Korean.
Remote HTTP: Added new functions to control Global Colors [GetGlobalColorIdsContentJavaScript, GetGlobalColorAvailable, GetGlobalColorRed, GetGlobalColorGreen, GetGlobalColorBlue, GetGlobalColorWhite, GetGlobalColorAlpha, GetGlobalColorRGB, GetGlobalColorDescription, SetGlobalColorRed, SetGlobalColorGreen, SetGlobalColorBlue, SetGlobalColorWhite, SetGlobalColorAlpha, SetGlobalColor].
Timeline Editor: Added workflows to export, import, and merge Timeline Markers via CSV files [mainly to be able to export from the audio-production software REAPER].
Improved Features:
About: Now shows 'Invalid MADRIX KEY / MADRIX 5 License' if the MADRIX KEY needs a firmware update or if the license is expired.
About: Now better communicates the currently used software license regarding DMX channels and DVI pixels.
BlackTrax: Added support for multicast IP addresses [Preferences > Options... > Devices Network].
Cue Lists: The + button now automatically references the most recently selected Storage Place.
Cue Lists: Added a button to quickly duplicate Cue Lists.
Device Manager > Art-Net: Added a filter to quickly search for devices.
Device Manager > DMX Devices: Improved feedback to the user in case a device could not apply all changes successfully, such as changing output/input, Frame Time, or authorizing devices unsuccessfully.
Device Manager > DMX Devices: Added a filter to quickly search for devices.
Device Manager > DMX Devices: Now allows manual sorting by using the column headers.
Device Manager > DMX Devices: The maximum output frame rate for Art-Net and Streaming ACN/sACN is now 5 ms / 200 FPS [Adjust the Main Mixing FPS accordingly as well].
Device Manager > DMX Devices: The maximum output frame rate for MADRIX USB ONE, MADRIX NEO, MADRIX PLEXUS, MADRIX LUNA, MADRIX NEBULA, MADRIX STELLA is now 5 ms / 200 FPS [Adjust the Main Mixing FPS in the Options accordingly as well in order to render the same frame rate. Due to the DMX512 standard, this high frame rate also means that only a limited amount of DMX channels can be sent per universe; to be set up in the Patch Editor].
Device Manager > MIDI: Added official support for Akai Professional APC mini mk2; including a pre-configured MIDI map.
DMX Fader Tool: Added remote-control functions to the DMX-IN Remote Editor and MIDI Remote Editor to control the faders remotely; and increased the number of available faders from 12 to 24.
DMX Input: You can now set up the software's base frame rate for receiving DMX; ranging from 10 FPS to 200 FPS instead of fixed 50 FPS [menu Preferences > Options... > Performance > DMX Controller Input].
Color Filters [Deck A, Deck B, Main Output]: Added remote-control functions in the DMX-IN Remote Editor, MIDI Remote Editor, and Remote HTTP to select a Global Color.
Group Control: Added remote-control functions in the DMX-IN Remote Editor and MIDI Remote Editor to control the Group Value Chaser [including Play/Pause/Stop, Step, Speed Pitch].
MADRIX 5 Setup: Now saves Art-Net Long Names and Art-Net Short Names in a widely compatible format in order to avoid issues with incompatible or special characters of connected and then saved and included devices when opening the MADRIX 5 Setup again.
MADRIX 5 User Interface > Thumbnails: Improved the way thumbnails are displayed to make sure that the content is visible in a large number of matrix configurations, even when adding a lot of space between pixels in the Patch.
MADRIX 5 User Interface > Thumbnails: Added the option to load and use a custom image as Thumbnail; which are then also shown on the Touch Screen.
MADRIX 5 User Interface : Improved support for touch devices by adding long press to open a context menu.
Main Output Strobe Added remote-control functions in the DMX-IN Remote Editor, MIDI Remote Editor, and Remote HTTP to select a Global Color.
NDI: Added support for version 5.5.3.
Options > Recording: Network Records [to MADRIX AURA] can now be automatically labeled according to the name of the Cue List, Timeline, or Storage Place.
Options > Startup: Added the option to automatically load the most recently opened or saved MADRIX 5 Setup file at startup.
Options > Startup: Added the option to automatically load a Color Kit for Global Colors at startup.
Patch Editor > Import Fixture List: The position of imported fixtures can now be inverted/mirrored along the corresponding axis X, Y, or Z by entering negative values, such as -1.
Patch Editor: Fixture Groups are now being automatically updated in the Patch Editor when the positions of included fixtures are changed after having created the Fixture Group.
Patch Editor: Improved the performance of the user interface when using Fixture Groups, especially in case of groups containing a lot of fixtures.
Record Editing > DXD Conversion: Made the workflow to work with several MADRIX AURA devices easier by automatically incrementing the assigned DMX universes when adding additional devices as well as by allowing value ranges to be entered [instead of a list of single universes].
Record Editing > DXD Conversion: Added support for MADRUX AURA 12.
Remote HTTP: Added new functions to set the playback mode of the Cue List [SetCuelistPlaybackMode].
Speed Master Deck A/Deck B: The possible values can now range from 1 to 20 and increments are now finer at 0.01 [menu Preferences > Options... > User Interface > General].
Speed Master Deck A/Deck B: Both Speed Masters can be linked together to always be set to the same speed [menu Preferences > Options... > User Interface > General].
Task Watcher: Shows the Handle Count of the Windows operating system.
Timelines: Audio segments and cue segments are now shown in lighter color when you hover over them with the mouse to make it easier to select and edit the correct segment.
Timelines: The + button to create new cue segments now automatically references the most recently selected Storage Place by default.
Timelines: Added a button to quickly duplicate Timelines.
General Improvements And Changes:
Color Gradients: Are now always seamless.
Color Lists: Color Tables and Color Gradients only require one color from now on. Any other minimum or maximum limits have been removed.
Color Tables: Shuffle Mode has been reworked. All colors of the Color Table will be shuffled and used. Once all colors have been shown, the order will be shuffled again.
MADRIX 5: Added official support for Microsoft Windows 11.
MADRIX 5 entry: This MADRIX 5 software license now unlocks 6,144 DMX channels [up from 4,096] and 262,144 DVI voxels [unchanged].
MADRIX AURA: Updated the driver library.
MADRIX Device Configuration: Removed the dialog from the software entirely [Use MADRIX HARDWARE MANAGER instead].
MADRIX KEY: MADRIX KEYs and USB security dongles that are currently in the Firmware Update Mode [FUM] are better recognized and the software offers to update the firmware to remedy the situation.
MADRIX KEY: Improved queries to check for outdated firmware versions only on MADRIX KEYs.
MADRIX KEY: Updated the driver [Version 7.60b].
MADRIX 5 Setup/Installer: Added a new MAS script to fill bars to the Examples component.
MADRIX 5 Setup/Installer: Removed user manuals and technical manuals related to MADRIX hardware, including MADRIX AURA, MADRIX LUNA, MADRIX NEBULA, MADRIX ORION, MADRIX PLEXUS, MADRIX STELLA, MADRIX USB SMPTE and their links in the Windows Start Menu [Use help.madrix.com and the MADRIX HARDWARE MANAGER instead. Already installed documents will only get removed with a manual software uninstallation].
PLEXUS Configuration: Removed the dialog from the software entirely [Use MADRIX 5.5 instead].
New Fixtures:
Airstar - Crystal M.
Airstar - Crystal M DW.
Airstar - Neo Pixel.
AYRTON - Argo 6 FX.
AYRTON - Zonda 3 FX.
AYRTON - Zonda 9 FX.
Eurolite - LED IP Atmo Blinder 9.
JB Lighting - Sparx 12.
JB Lighting - Sparx 18.
JB Lighting - Sparx 30.
Stairville - LED IP Bar 320/8 RGB DMX.
New And Updated Script/Macro Functions:
Global Colors: Added SetGlobalColor(), GetGlobalColor().
Global Script Memory: Added new functions to easily pass values between MAS Script, Macros for Effects, Storage Place Macro, and Global Macro, including SetGlobalInt(), GetGlobalInt(), ResetGlobalInt(), GetGlobalIntCount(), SetGlobalIntRange(), GetGlobalIntRange(), SetGlobalFloat(), GetGlobalFloat(), ResetGlobalFloat(), GetGlobalFloatCount(), SetGlobalFloatRange(), GetGlobalFloatRange(), SetGlobalString(), GetGlobalString(), ResetGlobalString(), GetGlobalStringCount(), SetGlobalStringRange(), GetGlobalStringRange().
New Global Macro Functions: SetFilterColorByGlobalId(), GetFilterColorGlobalId(), SetStrobeColorByGlobalId(), GetStrobeColorGlobalId().
New Functions For Color Table: ColorTableSetByGlobalId(), ColorTableGetGlobalId().
New Functions For Color Gradient: GradientSetByGlobalId(), GradientGetGlobalId().
New Functions For M2L Color Table: M2LColorTableSetByGlobalId(), M2LColorTableGetGlobalId().
New Functions For SCE Explosions: SparkleColorTableSetByGlobalId(), SparkleColorTableGetGlobalId().
New Functions For S2L Frequency Flash: SetThreshold(), GetThreshold(), SetFrequency(), GetFrequency(), SetBandwidth(), GetBandwidth().
New Functions For M2L Note Flash: SetThreshold(), GetThreshold(), SetTone(), GetTone(), SetBandwidth(), GetBandwidth().
Updated S2L Functions [Now Also Available in Storage Place Macro and Global Macro] GetSoundLevel().
Updated M2L Functions [Now Also Available in Storage Place Macro and Global Macro]: GetNoteValue(), GetBassValue(), GetAllNoteValues(), GetAllIntervals(), IsInterval(), IsNote(), GetTonality(), GetBassTone(), GetBassType(), GetToneScale(), IsTonality().
Updated Fields Now Also Available in Storage Place Macro and Main Output Macro: SOUND_DATA_LEFT, SOUND_DATA_RIGHT.
Updated Structures: struct time / struct timecode [struct time has been converted to struct timecode. Existing scripts and macros will continue to work as expected. From now on, use struct timecode instead. The following functions should be used with struct timecode from now on: GetTime(), GetTimeSunrise(), GetTimeSunset(), GetTimeSunriseCity(), GetTimeSunsetCity(), GetVideoLength(), SetVideoTime(), GetVideoTime(), SetVideoStartTime(), GetVideoStartTime(), SetVideoEndTime(), GetVideoEndTime()SOUND_DATA_LEFT, SOUND_DATA_RIGHT.]
Bugfixes:
Chaser: Improved the performance of Effect Parameter Chasers, Storage Place Parameter Chasers, and Group Value Chasers and thereby fixed the issue that the user interface could become unresponsive during playback when having added too many steps.
Device Manager > Art-Net: Fixed a missing tooltip for the ArtRdm checkbox.
Device Manager > DMX Devices: Fixed an issue that did not immediately show Art-Net devices in this tab after having them connected while the software was already running without a new search for devices.
Device Manager > DMX Devices: Fixed an issue that showed MADRIX NEBULA incorrectly with 3 instead of 2 ports when connected via USB.
Device Manager > Streaming ACN: Fixed an issue that could show the ACN Device Configuration in incorrect user-interface colors.
DMX Remote Editor: Made sure that remote-control signals configured with Execution Always that have become invalid or unavailable are not used anymore for remote control in order to gain back full control of the user interface.
DMX Remote Editor: Made sure that remote control of Storages is being processed before processing remote control of Storage Places in order to avoid issues, such as black frames or triggering an unexpected Storage Place.
MADRIX 5: Corrected the window titles of MADRIX 5, MADRIX 5 Fixture Editor, MADRIX 5 Restore, and MADRIX 5 Time Code Sender to include MADRIX 5 instead of only MADRIX.
MADRIX 5: Fixed an issue that could make controls inaccessible when using a macro which constantly triggered updates of the user interface.
MADRIX 5: Fixed incorrect German translations and improved texts where not enough space was available.
MADRIX 5: Fixed an issue that could crash the software when opening a MADRIX 3 Setup file and choosing a location to export the included images.
MADRIX 5 Graphical User Interface: Added various missing button overlays throughout the software, which are used to indicate the behaviour of controls on left-button or right-button mouse click.
MADRIX 5 Graphical User Interface: The window of Effect Options now scales with larger application-window sizes.
MADRIX 5 Graphical User Interface: Lists are now always scrolled to the top before docking or undocking them in order to avoid rows to be shown incorrectly regarding their height.
MADRIX 5 Graphical User Interface: Fixed an issue that showed Storages still as occupied, although they had been cut and pasted.
MADRIX 5 Graphical User Interface: Fixed an issue that showed the menu for MADRIX SCE Effects, from the software that was maximized on display 1, instead on display 2, which was positioned below display 1.
MADRIX 5 Graphical User Interface: Fixed an issue that showed the Storage to be occupied after copying an empty Storage Place.
MADRIX 5 Graphical User Interface: The Menu key on the keyboard now works correctly again for the context menu of Storage Places and Group Presets.
MADRIX 5 Graphical User Interface: Fixed an issue that would make tooltips unreadable and unusable in rare cases.
MADRIX 5 Graphical User Interface: Fixed an issue that showed characters which require more than one UTF-16 character with a placeholder symbol after deleting it in an Edit field.
MADRIX 5 Graphical User Interface: Made sure that text labels of parameters for MADRIX 5 Effects are correctly vertically aligned.
MADRIX 5 Graphical User Interface: Fixed an issue that did not switch back the mouse cursor from a resize arrow in certain cases.
MADRIX KEY: Fixed an issue that did not correctly check for an active internet connection to check if a newer firmware is available.
MIDI Remote Editor: Made sure that setting the Frame ID works correctly, especially when using it with Interaction Absolute.
Patch Editor: Warnings and error messages are now being updated and translated without having to close and open the window again after changing the language of the software.
Patch Editor: Fixed an issue that did add unnecessary warnings and errors to the logfile when printing the fixture list.
Patch Editor: Fixed an issue that did add fixtures incorrectly in case of a Vertical Main Orientation and having Snake Mode Z enabled.
Patch Editor: Fixed an issue that did not allow DVI fixtures that would overlap to be added to the patch even though the Overlap functionality had been enabled.
Recording: Improved the behavior when changing the Matrix Size during a recording process and prevented that the software needs to be restarted after such a change.
Record Editing: Fixed an issue that produced visual errors when converting video files with planar video pixel formats to the MREC file format.
Record Editing: Fixed an issue that could cause the software to crash when converting video files which do not report back a constant frame rate to the MREC file format.
SCE Capture: Fixed an issue that caused jerking movement in case the parameters Tile/Seamless, Look-At Type Left/Right, Rotation 0°/180° were enabled.
SCE Clouds: Fixed an issue that did not apply the BPM speed correctly.
SCE Clouds: Fixed an issue that did not apply the Frequency when the BPM was set to 0.
SCE Counter: Fixed an issue that did not allow the function Split Into Characters in the String Table to work correctly.
SCE Credits: Fixed an issue that did not allow to perform Copy, Cut, Paste, Insert for Pages in the String Table anymore.
SCE Credits: Fixed an issue that Last-String Mode Stay did not work as intended.
SCE Gradient: Fixed an issue that still applied Displacement in rare cases even though it had been set to a value of 0 again.
SCE Graph: Fixed an issue that did not allow the functions Reverse Words and Reverse Characters in the Text Settings to work correctly when using Emojis.
SCE Image: Fixed an issue that caused jerking movement in case ther parameters Tile/Seamless, Look-At Type Left/Right, Rotation 0°/180° were enabled.
SCE Screen Capture: Fixed an issue that caused jerking movement in case ther parameters Tile/Seamless, Look-At Type Left/Right, Rotation 0°/180° were enabled.
SCE Split Shapes: Fixed an issue that changed the speed of the effect when changing the Main Mixing frame rate.
SCE Ticker / Scrolling Text: Fixed an issue that caused jerking movement in case ther parameters Tile/Seamless, Look-At Type Left/Right, Rotation 0°/180° were enabled.
SCE Ticker / Scrolling Text: Fixed an issue that did not allow the functions Reverse Words and Reverse Characters to work correctly when using Emojis.
SCE Video: Fixed an issue that caused jerking movement in case ther parameters Tile/Seamless, Look-At Type Left/Right, Rotation 0°/180° were enabled.
SCE Video: Improved support for various planar video pixel formats.
SCE Video: Fixed an issue that caused the software to halt when loading a video with an audio track while having Audio Output disabled in the Device Manager.
SCE Video: Fixed an issue that caused MADRIX 5 Record files [of the file type *.mrec] to not start again after setting the playback speed to 0 and back, e.g. via a Speed Master.
SCE Video: Fixed an issue that did not play back video files which did not report back a constant frame rate.
SCE Water: Fixed an issue that changed the speed of the effect when changing the Main Mixing frame rate.
S2L Shapes: Shapes that are rendered on the same position are now correctly updated once a parameter has been changed.
M2L Shapes: Shapes that are rendered on the same position are now correctly updated once a parameter has been changed.
TRI Shapes: Fixed an issue that did not display shapes on the correct position whe using Position Origin Center and Invert.
TRI Shapes: Fixed an issue that did not display shapes in their correct sizes.
Script: Fixed an issue that could crash the software when using a negative index for CueSetDuration().
Task Watcher: Fixed an issue that did not show the usual profiler for layers that had been renamed from 'Video' and an issue that showed this profiler for any layer that had been named 'Video'.
Thumbnails: Fixed an issue that showed a specific color (254, 0 , 253) as black pixels in thumbnails since it was used as transparency color.
Timeline Editor: Fixed a critical issue that could halt the software when modifying a Timeline while a macro was starting playback; also when loading a MADRIX 5 Setup that included a Timeline and corresponding macro.
Touch Screen: Fixed an issue that would slow down remote-control input considerably when having the touch-screen window opened; especially with regards to switching Storage Places.
Improvements And Changes To The User Interface And Usability:
Color Picker: Can now show usage of white channel or alpha channel.
Cue List: Removed the Cue button and repositioned the context menu with Cue All, Cue Deck A, Cue Deck B to the + button.
Device Manager > Art-Net > Art-Net Device Configuration > MAC To IP Conversion: OEM Code can now be used as search field to quickly search the list.
Device Manager > DMX Devices > ACN Device Configuration: ACN Priority can now be used as search field to quickly search the list.
Device Manager > DMX Devices: By default, the list of devices is now sorted by Name in ascending order.
Device Manager > DMX Input > Device: DMX-IN Device can now be used as search field to quickly search the list.
Effect Parameter Chaser: Now communicates on the user interface and via a message box that it currently cannot be played, paused, or stopped since the MADRIX Effect itself is not being rendered anymore after having the Opacity set to 0 manually or due to a Macro or Chaser in combination with an Effect Option.
Groups: The undocked window can now be resized larger than a single monitor and shown on multiple monitors.
Groups: The Description of Group Presets is now empty by default and includes a grayed-out text to show that text can be entered, but is currently not labeled.
MADRIX 5 Fixture Editor: Changed the Edit button to show an icon.
MADRIX 5 User Interface: The Description of Storage Places is now empty by default and includes a grayed-out text to show that text can be entered, but is currently not labeled.
MADRIX 5 User Interface: Changed the Tools menu and view selection on the main user interface from Layer Control and Group Control to Layers and Groups, as well as the order.
MADRIX 5 User Interface: Controls that pause the visual output or turn it black are now pulsating red (as was already the case with Layer Blind Mode) or have their currently set value shown in red to better indicate their direct affect on the visual outcome. This includes: Submaster Deck A, Submaster Deck B, Storage Place Submaster, Storage Place Speed Pitch, Layer Submaster, Layer Opacity as well as Master, Audio Output, Audio Input, Speed Master Deck A, Speed Master Deck B, Layer View Opacity, Fixture Group Faders.
MADRIX 5 User Interface > Thumbnails / Touch Screen: Changed the font color of occupied Storage Places to white with a black drop shadow in order to improve legibility.
MIDI Remote Editor: Changed Cue List > Goto > Goto Low / Goto High to Goto Coarse 128 / Fine 128 and Goto Coarse 256 / Fine 256.
Patch Editor: Added keyboard shortcuts to all remaining items of the Edit menu [including Matrix Settings, Replace Selected Fixtures, Move Map Area To Matrix Origin, Flip Selection Horizontally, Flip Selection Vertically, Flip Selection Horizontally And Vertically, Rotate Selection By 180°].
Timelines: The undocked window can now be resized larger than a single monitor and shown on multiple monitors.
Timelines: To make the feature more visible and similar to editing Cue Segments, and to prevent accidental input, editing the volume of Audio Segments can now be accessed via the context menu; instead of directly.
TRI Shapes: Changed the default value for Outer Glow from 1.0 to 0.0.

New in MADRIX 5.5.6.150 (Mar 20, 2023)

New in MADRIX 5.5.5.150 (Feb 6, 2023)

Improved Features:
MADRIX Device Configuration: Added support for protocols TM1803, UCS2603, and UCS5603 for MADRIX NEBULA.
Timelines: Added a warning message when loading an *.mp3 audio file with a variable bitrate, which is not supported.
New Fixtures:
Cameo - Zenit W600 SMD.
Clay Paky - Tambora Flash.
PixMob - PixMob Pro 2.1.
Showtec - Pixelstrip 20, Pixelstrip 40.
Showtec - Pixeltube 16, Pixeltube 32.
Bugfixes:
MADRIX 3 Setups: Fixed an issue that did not correctly apply Filter FX of Layers when loading a Setup file in MADRIX 5.
MADRIX 5: Fixed an issue for Color Swap Filter FX that could inconsistently and incorrectly use color channels that were out of the range of the set color depth of the virtual LED matrix.
Patch Editor: Fixed an issue that could create a memory leak when loading a background image.
SCE Image: Fixed an issue that swapped the alpha channel when loading animated GIFs with included transparency.
Script: Fixed an issue that prevented several functions to work correctly and could cause a crash when setting the index to -1, including CueSetDescription(), CueSetFollowCue(), CueSetStorage(), CueSetStoragePlace(), CueSetDuration(), CueSetTimecode(), CueSetDate(), CueSetFadeType(), CueSetFadeTime(), CueSetGroupPreset(), CueDelete(), CueDeleteAll(), CueDeleteCurrent().
Script: Now checks validity of the minimum and maximum values forseveral Cue-List functions, including validity for CueSetFollow(), CueSetStorage(), CueSetPlace(), CueSetDurationString(), CueSetDuration(), CueSetTimeCodeString(), CueSetTimeCode(), CueSetDateString(), CueSetDateWeekday(), CueSetFadeType(), CueSetFadeTime(), CueSetGroupPreset(), CueGetDescriptionString(), CueGetDurationString(), CueGetDurationHour(), CueGetDurationMinute(), CueGetDurationSecond(), CueGetDurationFrame(), CueGetTimeCodeString(), CueGetTimeCodeHour(), CueGetTimeCodeMinute(), CueGetTimeCodeSecond(), CueGetTimeCodeFrame(), CueGetDateString(), CueGetDateYear(), CueGetDateMonth(), CueGetDateDay(), CueGetDateWeekday(), CueGetFollowCue(), CueGetStorage(), CueGetPlace(), CueGetFadeType(), CueGetFadeTypeString(), CueGetFadeTime(), CueGetFadeTimeString(), CueGetGroupPreset().
Task Watcher: Fixed an issue that did overwrite current values when switching the focus of controls of the user interface via the Tab keyboard shortcut.
Timelines: Fixed an issue that did not correctly set the Layer Opacity when using more than 1 Layer for a Storage Place due the Layer not being loaded in time.
Timelines: Fixed an issue that allowed to add Audio Segments and Cue Segments before a Timeline had been created.
Timelines: Fixed an issue that did not create a Marker at the current position when the Timeline cursor and thus playback was stopped or paused.
Timelines: Fixed an issue that did not start the actual recording process when clicking on REC.
Timelines: Fixed an issue that did not correctly show waveforms of 32-bit audio files.

New in MADRIX 5.5.4.150 (Dec 15, 2022)

New in MADRIX 5.5.3.150 (Oct 24, 2022)

New in MADRIX 5.5.2.150 (Aug 30, 2022)

New in MADRIX 5.5.1.150 (Jul 25, 2022)

Improved Features:
Color Kinetics – KiNET: The minimum required channel count has been decreased to 1.
(#8630)
MADRIX Device Configuration: Added support for protocol VS17822 for MADRIX NEBULA.
(#8536, #8559)
MADRIX Device Configuration: Added support for protocol WS2803 Reversed for MADRIX NEBULA.
(#8560)
MADRIX Device Configuration: Added support for protocol WS2821 for MADRIX NEBULA.
(#8560)
Remote HTTP: Improved the cache management of the provided sample website to ensure that Storage Places can always be correctly selected.
(#8651)
Streaming ACN – sACN: The minimum required channel count has been decreased to 1.
(#8630)
MADRIX Hardware:
MADRIX AURA: New firmware version 1.14.7416. Please update the firmware!
(#8617, #8674)
MADRIX NEBULA: New firmware version 4.01.7397. Please update the firmware!
(#8563, #8802)
MADRIX ORION: New firmware version 4.01.7397. Please update the firmware!
(#8563, #8802)
MADRIX STELLA: New firmware version 4.01.7397. Please update the firmware!
(#8563, #8802)
New Fixtures:
Ayerton - Zonda 9 FX.
(#8749)
User Manuals:
MADRIX AURA Technical Manual: Updated the document to the latest edition.
(#8662)
MADRIX LUNA Technical Manual: Updated the document to the latest edition.
(#8662)
MADRIX NEBULA Technical Manual: Updated the document to the latest edition.
(#8662)
MADRIX ORION Technical Manual: Updated the document to the latest edition.
(#8662)
MADRIX STELLA Technical Manual: Updated the document to the latest edition.
(#8662)
Bugfixes:
Cue Lists: Fixed an issue that did add new cues via + above the currently selected cue instead of below.
(#8626)
Cue Lists: Fixed an issue that did ignore any Follow Cue set up for Cue 1.
(#8627)
Cue Lists: Fixed an issue that only changed the Unicast IP address of the first Streaming ACN/sACN device instead of all sACN devices when having multiple devices selected.
(#8715)
Device Manager: Fixed an issue that did fill the cue with the previous time code instead of 00:00:00:00 after changing the Time-Code Source to None.
(#8653)
FX Filter: Fixed an issue for Color Swap filters that did control two color channels instead of only one when using 4 colors and including all voxels in the rendering process.
(#8768)
Global Macro: Fixed an issue that did not correctly load and show the a Global Macro included in a MADRIX 5 Setup File in certain cases and especially in case the Script Editor had been opened once.
(#8618)
MADRIX 5: Fixed an issue that could halt the DMX-based data output when it was necessary to update and re-draw large portions of the user interface, such as was the case when enabling Full Screen or maximizing the application window.
(#8432)
MADRIX 5: Fixed an issue that did not show the Storage Places anymore on the user interface after using the Home button while having the 8x8 grid layout enabled.
(#8660)
MADRIX 5: Fixed an issue that did not always update the Thumbnail of a Storage Place after having automatic generation disabled and enabled again.
(#8700)
MADRIX Device Configuration: Fixed and updated the list of supported LEDs/protocols for MADRIX NEBULA.
(#8799)
Map Settings: Fixed an issue that did not render the effect on the virtual LED matrix anymore when changing Size Z after setting Mapping Preset to Half Size.
(#8561,#8682)
Matrix Generator: Fixed an issue that showed the control for Snake Mode Z > Flip H incorrectly, which thus could not be activated.
(#8787)
Patch Editor: Fixed an issue that unnecessarily limited the maximum available values of Position X / Y / Z and Offset X / Y / Z when editing via mouse wheel or spin buttons.
(#8511)
Patch Editor > Add Fixtures: Fixed an issue that showed the control for Snake Mode Z > Flip H incorrectly, which thus could not be activated.
(#8787)
Record Editing: Fixed an issue that showed an Out of Memory message when loading a DXD file that was recorded by MADRIX AURA and included an empty Author Name, Scene Name, or Generator Name into the File Information tab.
(#8588)
S2L Waveform: Fixed an issue that did calcualte the Time Slot incorrectly when using SetBpm() with 0 or a negative value in the macro.
(#8746)
S2L Wavegraph: Fixed an issue that did calcualte the Time Slot incorrectly when using SetBpm() with 0 or a negative value in the macro.
(#8746)
SCE Capture: Fixed a critical issue that would quit the software unexpectedly if the main window was inactive, that is in the background or minimized to the Windows taskbar, while capturing via Spout.
(#8676)
SCE Fill Drops: Fixed that the Left/Right and Front/Back directions were not displayed correctly.
(#8619)
SCE Fluid: Fixed an issue that did not set the macro function SetDensity(10) after changing the default value first.
(#8740)
SCE Rotating Shapes: Fixed an issue that used incorrect value ranges for the functions SetPathCrossWidth() and SetShapeRotation() in macros.
(#5510)
Script: Fixed an issue that produced an incorrect warning when using macro function SetBpm() [on all MADRIX Effects that use the BPM parameter].
(#8746)
Storage Parameter Chaser: Fixed a critical issue that would halt the software completely when activating a Chaser that controlled Storage Place Submaster, Storage Place Speed Pitch, or Storage Place Filter.
(#8671)
Storage Parameter Chaser: Fixed an issue that did not activate Storage Place Submaster, Storage Place Speed Pitch, and Storage Place Filter again in case the Crossfader Fade Time was lower than any changes by the Chaser.
(#8712)
Timelines: Fixed an issue that did skip the time that an audio segment positioned at the start time had been trimmed during playback.
(#8614)
Timelines: Fixed an issue that did not show the waveform for *.wav files with 24-bit/32-bit samples.
(#8616)
Timelines: Fixed an issue that activated the Cue List playback button on the main user interface when playing back a Timeline.
(#8637)
TRI Color Change: Fixed an issue that used the Fade-Out value as Fade-In value as long as Automatic was activated.
(#4890)

New in MADRIX 5.5.0.151 (Jun 9, 2022)

New MADRIX Effects:
SCE Morse Code [A sample MADRIX Setup file for this new MADRIX Effect is available when installing Examples during the setup process.]
Improved MADRIX Effects:
SCE Drops: When switching back from Rendering Mode Extended to Simple, shapes in the Shape Table that cannot be rendered anymore will be displayed as the default Rectangle Filled shape and a warning will be shown in the Preview Output.
SCE Fill Drops: Added blending mode Substitution; and the Flush option is now available on the GUI and can be toggled.
SCE Fill Random: Added blending mode Substitution; and the Flush option is now available on the GUI and can be toggled.
SCE Fill Snake: Added blending mode Substitution; and the Flush option is now available on the GUI and can be toggled.
SCE Image: Now offers additional JPG file types by default when loading media [*.jpeg, *.jpe, *.jfif].
SCE Plasma: The effect now loops seamlessly for even smoother visuals.
SCE Video: Added controls for Hue, Saturation, and Brightness, as well as Contrast [SCE Video > HSB+C].
SCE Video: You can now select which audio device is used for audio output under Preferences > Device Manager... > Audio.
S2L EQ / Spectrum: Added new Effect Settings [Display Range, Frequency Range, Border, Outer Glow, Inner Glow], new 2D and 3D Shape Types [such as Cross Straight, Heart, Star, Triangle, and many more], and shapes are always rendered aligned to their path.
S2L EQ / Spectrum: Direction Radial has been enhanced and split into Radial Slices and Radial Bars.
S2L EQ / Spectrum: Now interpolates frequency bands if the number of bands exceeds the set frequency range for an improved visual result [instead of duplicating available bands].
S2L Drops: When switching back from Rendering Mode Extended to Simple, shapes in the Shape Table that cannot be rendered anymore will be displayed as the default Rectangle Filled shape and a warning will be shown in the Preview Output.
S2L Level Color Scroll: Added the Step button for stepped rendering.
M2L Color Scroll: Added the Step button for stepped rendering.
M2L Drops: When switching back from Rendering Mode Extended to Simple, shapes in the Shape Table that cannot be rendered anymore will be displayed as the default Rectangle Filled shape and a warning will be shown in the Preview Output.
M2L Single Tone Spectrum: Added new Effect Settings [Display Range, Border, Outer Glow, Inner Glow], new 2D and 3D Shape Types [such as Cross Straight, Heart, Star, Triangle, and many more], and shapes are always rendered aligned to their path.
M2L Single Tone Spectrum: Direction Radial has been enhanced and split into Radial Slices and Radial Bars.
TRI Drops: When switching back from Rendering Mode Extended to Simple, shapes in the Shape Table that cannot be rendered anymore will be displayed as the default Rectangle Filled shape and a warning will be shown in the Preview Output.
Color Gradient: The context menu is now also available for Color Gradient windows, and not only the Color Gradient Effect Control.
Effect Options > Opacity Action: You can now use the Layer opacity to define the behavior of the MADRIX Effect [First Start, Continuation, Restart]. A large number of MADRIX Effects support Opacity Action.
Effect Options > Start Frame: You can now precisely define the beginning of certain MADRIX Effects [This includes: SCE Color Change, SCE Color Scroll, SCE Credits, SCE Graph, SCE Plasma, SCE Rotating Shapes, SCE Wave / Radial].
Improved Performance Of MADRIX Effects:
SCE/TRI Water: Improved the multi-threaded performance of the effect.
SCE Bounce: Improved the performance of the effect for Patches that do not include fixtures on all voxel positions of the Matrix Size and instead leave space between fixtures.
SCE/S2L/M2L/TRI Drops: Improved the performance of the effect for Patches that do not include fixtures on all voxel positions of the Matrix Size and instead leave space between fixtures.
SCE/TRI Explosions: Improved the performance of the effect for Patches that do not include fixtures on all voxel positions of the Matrix Size and instead leave space between fixtures.
SCE Fill Drops/Fill Random/Fill Snake: Improved the performance of the effect for Patches that do not include fixtures on all voxel positions of the Matrix Size and instead leave space between fixtures.
SCE Fill Random/Fill Snake: Improved the performance of the effect when displaying a large number of shapes at the same time.
SCE Graph: Improved the performance of the effect for Patches that do not include fixtures on all voxel positions of the Matrix Size and instead leave space between fixtures.
SCE Rotating Shapes: Improved the performance of the effect for Patches that do not include fixtures on all voxel positions of the Matrix Size and instead leave space between fixtures.
SCE/TRI Split Shapes: Improved the performance of the effect for Patches that do not include fixtures on all voxel positions of the Matrix Size and instead leave space between fixtures.
SCE Starfield: Improved the performance of the effect for Patches that do not include fixtures on all voxel positions of the Matrix Size and instead leave space between fixtures.
SCE Swarm: Improved the performance of the effect for Patches that do not include fixtures on all voxel positions of the Matrix Size and instead leave space between fixtures.
S2L EQ / Spectrum / M2L Single Tone Spectrum: Improved the performance and render stability of the effect when using filled shapes.
Shape Table: Improved the stability, and Windows default sounds are now suppressed when moving list entries via the W/A/S/D keyboard shortcuts.
String Table: Improved the stability, and Windows default sounds are now suppressed when moving list entries via the W/A/S/D keyboard shortcuts.
New Features:
Device Manager > MIDI: MIDI Feedback – MIDI controllers can now show LED status feedback. Officially supported controllers with pre-defined MIDI maps include: Akai Professional APC40 mkII, Akai Professional APC mini, KORG nanoKONTROL2, Novation Launchpad Mini [MKI, MKII, S].
Patch Editor: Fixture Replacement – You can now easily replace already patched fixtures with an entirely different fixture profile or even with merged DVI fixtures.
RDM: MADRIX 5 now supports Remote Device Management as RDM Responder over Art-Net [ArtRdm]; mainly by providing sensor data [that is, frequencies of main render components].
RDM: Within its license system, MADRIX RADAR automatically validates and unlocks MADRIX 5 Software instances found in the network without requiring a MADRIX RADAR fusion License or MADRIX RDM node, such as MADRIX STELLA.
Timelines: Adds a completely new way to work with MADRIX 5 to create 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 tracks, which are shown in waveforms. MADRIX 5 itself can become the [MIDI] time-code sender.
Improved Features:
Art-Net: MADRIX 5 now can also receive ArtAddress commands; mainly identification via AcLedLocate.
Art-Net: Now supports the RDM flag per universe/port according to the latest Art-Net 4 protocol revision 1.4dd2.
Color Kinetics - KiNET: It is now possible to disable sending sync packets.
Cue List Editor: It is now possible to create and manage multiple Cue Lists; instead of only one.
Device Manager: Now shows which device, device type, or protocol the software is currently scanning for when searching for new devices.
Device Manager: Decreased memory allocation when importing or exporting MADRIX DMX Device Settings.
Device Manager > Audio: The system's default playback and recording devices can now be selected for audio input as well as audio output. If the device is changed in the Windows operating system, MADRIX will automatically switch as well.
Device Manager > Art-Net: The user interface is no longer blocked during discovery or refresh processes and only disables the controls now.
Device Manager > DMX Devices: The Universes In Use label has been changed and updated to show the currently enabled universes [devices] out of the total number of devices; and that separately for output and input devices.
Device Manager > MIDI: In addition to receing MIDI Time Code, output devices can now be configured to send MIDI Time Code [via the Timeline Editor].
Device Manager > MIDI: Changed the workflow to include 128 Buffers that are now available to use MIDI input for MADRIX Script/Macros.
Device Manager > MIDI > MIDI Remote Editor: Added columns Feedback, Active, Inactive, Blocked, Off, and new workflows to work with incoming data with regard to MIDI Feedback.
Device Manager: The Device Manager now allows other windows to be open at the same time, such as the Task Watcher.
DMX-IN Remote Editor: Increased the maximum number of Fixture Groups that can be controlled remotely from 128 to 256.
Logfile: Can now show if the software is running on Windows 11.
MADRIX 5 User Interface: 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.
MIDI Remote Editor: Increased the maximum number of Fixture Groups that can be controlled remotely from 128 to 256.
Options > Startup: The Timeout window can now be moved and re-positioned using drag and drop with the help of your mouse.
Options > Startup: You can now select which Cue List should be started after loading the start setup.
Options > Performance: The maximum possible value for Virtual DMX Universes > Output has been increased from 2048 to 4096.
Patch Editor: Lowlight Color – In addition to the Highlight Color for highlighted fixtures, you can now define the Lowlight Color sent to all other fixtures.
Patch Editor: The color contrast between DVI Fixtures and DVI Maps as well as selected DVI Maps and deselected DVI Fixtures has been increased for improved visibility.
Patch Editor: Keep Aspect Ratio is now enabled by default if a background image is loaded.
Patch Editor: The view now follows the mouse cursor and scrolls automatically if you reach the edges of the current viewport while repositioning fixtures via drag and drop.
Patch Editor: The CSV file import now supports UTF-16 encoded files with BOM [Little Endian or Big Endian] [File > Import Fixture List...].
Patch Editor: The CSV file import now supports CR line endings, in addition to CRLF and LF [File > Import Fixture List...].
Patch Editor: Now offers additional JPG file types when loading a background image by default [*.jpeg, *.jpe, *.jfif].
Patch Editor > Import Fixture List > Assign Products: You can now directly merge DVI fixture profiles into a larger DVI fixture.
Previews: Now offers additional JPG file types when loading a background image by default [*.jpeg, *.jpe, *.jfif].
Previews: The slice alignment can now be changed for the internal previews individually, for example to show effects on different Z-layers from top to down in the preview [Preview Deck A, Preview Deck B, Preview Output].
Previews: Greatly improved the performance.
Recording: You can now adjust the Buffer Size that is used during the recording process when creating MADRIX Record files via Main Output Recording or Cue List Recording under Preferences > Options... > Recording > MADRIX Record.
Recording: You will now be warned if the recording process consumes too much memory.
Record Editing > DXD Conversion: Record files of the *.mrec file type can now be converted into DMX data files of the *.dxd file type for MADRIX AURA 2, MADRIX AURA 8, MADRIX AURA 32.
Remote HTTP: Replaced all previous HTML examples with a single sample website that is modern and responsive.
Remote HTTP: Added functions GetHostName, GetHostLabel, GetStoragePlaceThumbTimeStamp, GetStorage, GetStoragePlace.
Remote HTTP: Added functions SetTimelinesSelect, SetTimelinesPlaybackState, GetTimelinesSelected, GetTimelinesActive, GetTimelinesCount, GetTimelinesName, GetTimelinesPlaybackState.
Remote HTTP: Thumbnails are now requested in PNG file format to reduce data traffic and improved functions GetLogo.bmp, GetLogoWhite.bmp, GetLogo.png, GetLogoWhite.png, GetStoragePlaceThumb.bmp, GetStoragePlaceThumb.png, GetStoragePlaceThumb.jpg.
Startup: The splash screen can now be now be moved and re-positioned using drag and drop with the help of your mouse.
Streaming ACN: The software sends the STREAM_TERMINATED flag when terminating sACN output.
MADRIX Hardware:
MADRIX AURA: New firmware version 1.13.7413. Please update the firmware!
MADRIX AURA: Fixed an issue that remained at the last frame of a scene after a run for the total duration when setting Repeat to > 1 in the Cue List.
MADRIX AURA: Fixed an issue that playback of scenes became asynchronous for Masters/Slaves the higher Repeat/the loop count was set due to a difference of 1 frame during recording.
New Fixtures:
DFX - Versa BAR LED.
DFX - Versa Cap Pixel.
DFX - Versa Lamp 365.
DFX - Versa Lamp 482.
DFX - Versa Lamp 482 BLB.
DFX - Versa Lamp 483.
DFX - Versa Lamp 484.
DFX - Versa Lamp 485 BLB.
DFX - Versa Lamp 485 WX2.
DFX - Versa Lamp 485 UVX2-BL.
DFX - Versa PAR.
Eurolite - LED Super Strobe ABL.
Martin - AURA PLX.
SGM - VPL-305 20.
SGM - VPL-610 20.
SGM - VPL-1220 20.
General Improvements And Changes:
Color Kinetics - KiNET: Increased the maximum possible frame rate from 20 ms/50 FPS to 10 ms/100 FPS.
License System: Increased the maximum available DVI output for MADRIX 5 start [from 4096 (64 x 64) to 16,384 (128 x 128)], MADRIX 5 entry [from 16,384 (128 x 128) to 264,144 (512 x 512)], MADRIX 5 basic [from 264,144 (512 x 512) to 1,048,576 (1024 x 1024)], MADRIX 5 professional [from 1,048,576 (1024 x 1024) to 2,097,152 (2048 x 1024)]. [MADRIX 5 ultimate and MADRIX 5 maximum remain unchanged.]
MADRIX 5: Massively improved the performance of the render engine for Patches that do not include fixtures on all voxel positions of the Matrix Size and instead leave space between placed fixtures. Improved components include the majority of MADRIX Effects, Crossfader Fade Types, Previews, Color Filters, Layer Map Settings, Submasters, and others. Performance gains depend on the individual Patch and computer system, and may include much reduced CPU load and higher output frame rates.
MADRIX 5: Updated the integrated development environment.
MADRIX 5 System Requirements: Windows 10 or higher is required. The Installer/Setup does not launch on prior operating systems.
MADRIX 5 System Requirements: The MADRIX KEY Driver is required at least in version 7.40.
MADRIX KEY Firmware Update: The Setup/Installer as well as the MADRIX 5 Software itself are able to carry out an offline update if the online update fails.
MIDI: Removed the MIDI maps of now unofficially supported MIDI controllers. Legacy files are available under www.madrix.com > Download. [This includes: Akai Professional APC40, Akai Professional APCkey25, Akai Professional Fire, Akai Professional LPD8, Akai Professional LPK25, Akai Professional MPC Studio, Akai Professional MPD218, Akai Professional MPD232, Akai Professional MIDIMIX, Akai Professional MPK249, Akai Professional MPK261, Akai Professional MPKmini MKII, ALESIS VI25, Behringer BCD3000, Behringer BCF2000, Behringer BCR2000, Creative Prodikeys PC-MIDI, Denon DJ MC4000, Denon DJ MC7000, Elation Professional MIDICON, Hercules DJ Console Rmx, Hercules DJ Control MP3 And DJ Console MK2, Hercules DJ Control MP3 e2, KORG nanoKONTROL, Livid Instruments Ohm64, M-AUDIO Code 25, M-AUDIO Code 49, M-AUDIO Code 61, M-AUDIO KEYSTATION 49 MK3, M-AUDIO KEYSTATION 61 MK3, M-AUDIO KEYSTATION 88, M-AUDIO Oxygen 8 v2, M-AUDIO Torq Xponent, MIDI Keyboards, MIDI Universal, Novation Launchpad, Numark DJ2Go 2, Numark Mixtrack Platinum, Numark Mixtrack 3 / Mixtrack Pro 3, Numark NuVJ, Numark Omni Control, Numark Stealth Control, Numark Total Control, Omnitronic MMC-1, Stanton SCS.3d, Vestax VCI-100, Vestax VCM-100].
Options > Performance: The minimum value for Virtual DMX Universes > Output has been changed from 1 to 16.
Remote HTTP: As a HTTP/1.1 server, MADRIX now responds "...with a 400 (Bad Request) status code to any HTTP/1.1 request message that lacks a Host header field and to any request message that contains more than one Host header field..." according to the RFC 7230, HTTP/1.1 Message Syntax and Routing, June 2014 specifications.
Setup/Installer: Improved and streamlined the properties and details of the setup file, the main software executable, and secondary executables.
Setup/Installer: Updated the end-user license agreement [EULA].
Setup/Installer: Added a sample MADRIX Setup file named 'Showcase-EQ-Spectrum.msz' for S2L EQ / Spectrum which is available when installing Examples during the setup process.
Setup/Installer/Uninstaller: Added the option to choose which components to uninstall.
Streaming ACN: Increased the maximum possible frame rate from 20 ms/50 FPS to 10 ms/100 FPS.
User Manuals:
MADRIX 5: Added more details to the 'Backup System' chapter.
MADRIX 5 / MADRIX 5 Fixture Editor / MADRIX 5 Script: Updated the system and improved HTML and CHM files; especially regarding responsive design.
MADRIX 5 Script: Fixed a mistake for SetFilter() in the chapter 'List Of Functions (Alphabetical Order)'.
Improvements And Changes To The User Interface And Usability:
Color Kinetics: Renamed to 'Color Kinetics' from 'Philips Color Kinetics' throughout the software.
Group Control: Unified the 'File' menu.
MADRIX Color Picker: 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.
MADRIX 5: Fonts that are required to show labels on the user interface have been renamed to make sure that the correct files are always being loaded.
MADRIX 5 User Interface: The keyboard shortcut 'Esc' now closes single sub-menus instead of the entire menu.
MADRIX 5 User Interface: Sub-menus now open with a short delay to avoid that the menu is closed again to soon when slipping away with the mouse.
MADRIX 5 User Interface: The software and its graphical user interface now open in the background if the splash screen is not the active window during startup.
MADRIX 5 User Interface: Values in edit fields for Time Code can now be be increased and decreased via the mouse [SCE Video, MADRIX Time Code Sender, Timeline Editor].
MADRIX 5 User Interface: The 8x8 layout of Storage Places now represents a true 8x8 grid.
Options > User Interface: Allows to define a custom layout for Storage Places; especially when using a MIDI controller with a certain button layout.
Patch Editor: Added keyboard shortcut 'Ctrl+H' to 'Highlight Selected Fixtures'.
Record Editing: Renamed the tab 'PLEXUS Conversion' to 'DXD Conversion' and merged columns 'DMX 1' and 'DMX 2' into one column labelled 'DMX'.
Task Watcher: Changed the tooltips of 'Memory (Available / Total)' from 'MB' [megabyte] to the correct 'MiB' [mebibyte].
New And Updated Script/Macro Functions:
New Effect: SCE Morse Code with corresponding functions.
New Functions And Constants For SCE Fill Drops, SCE Fill Random, and SCE Fill Snake: SetBlendingMode(), GetBlendingMode(), BLENDING_MODE_ALPHA, BLENDING_MODE_SUBSTITUTION, SetFlush(), GetFlush().
New Functions For SCE Video: SetHue(), GetHue(), SetSaturation(), GetSaturation(), SetBrightness(), GetBrightness(), SetContrast(), GetContrast().
New Functions For S2L EQ Spectrum: SetDisplayRangeMin(), GetDisplayRangeMin(), SetDisplayRangeMax(), GetDisplayRangeMax(), SetFrequencyRangeMin(), GetFrequencyRangeMin(), SetFrequencyRangeMax(), GetFrequencyRangeMax().
New Functions For M2L Single Tone Spectrum: SetDisplayRangeMin(), GetDisplayRangeMin(), SetDisplayRangeMax(), GetDisplayRangeMax().
New General Functions For TRI Effects: AddTrigger(), SetTriggerPort(), GetTriggerPort().
New General Functions: GetMidiOutCount(), HasMidiOut(), IsMidiOutEnabled(), SendMidiNote(), SendMidiControl(), SendMidiMessage().
Updated General Functions: GetTimeCode().
Updated General Functions: GetMidiInControl(), GetMidiInControlValue(), GetMidiInNote(), GetMidiInNoteValue().
New Global Macro Functions: CuelistsGetCount(); CuelistsSelect(), CuelistsGetSelected(), TimelinesGetCount(), TimelinesSelect(), TimelinesGetSelected(), TimelinesGetActive(), TimelinesPlay(), TimelinesPause(), TimelinesStop(), TimelinesIsPlaying(), TimelinesIsPaused(), TimelinesIsStopped(), TimelinesGetTimecode(), TimelinesGetStartTimecode(), TimelinesGetEndTimecode(), TimelinesGotoTimecode(), TimelinesGetMarkerCount(), TimelinesGotoMarker(), TimelinesGetCueSegmentCount(), TimelinesGotoCueSegment(), TimelinesGetAudioSegmentCount(), TimelinesGotoAudioSegment().
Updated Global Macro Functions: CueSetTimeCodeString(), CueSetDurationString(), CueSetTimeCode(), CueSetDuration().
Updated Global Macro Functions: CueSetTimeCodeString(), CueSetDurationString(), CueSetTimeCode(), CueSetDuration().
Updated Functions: The performance of the submaster routine to reduce the brightness of the functions DimPixel(), DimPixel3D(), DimPixelArea(), and DimPixelArea3D() has been improved.
New Global Structure: timecode.
S2L EQ/Spectrum: DIRECTION_RADIAL can no longer be used! Use DIRECTION_RADIAL_BARS or DIRECTION_RADIAL_SLICES instead.
Bugfixes:
Art-Net: Fixed that the ArtPollReply packet was 1 byte too short [from 0xf5 to 0xef].
Art-Net: Fixed an issue that did not allow to use keyboard shortcut 'F5' to search for new devices twice in succession.
Art-Net: Changed the Limited Broadcast address 255.255.255.255 to the correct Directed Broadcast address 127.255.255.255 when using the loopback adapter.
Device Manager: Fixed an issue that did not change the audio-input device if a MADRIX Setup file did load a different device, although the new device was shown as selected.
Device Manager: Removed duplicative and thus redundant information from the 'Details' column.
Device Manager: Streamlined Highlight Mode for MADRIX hardware.
Device Manager > Art-Net: The checkbox to enable or disable ArtSync no longer allows multiple clicks, which fixes inconsistencies on the user interface and prevents the software from crashing when the requests were processed while Art-Net data was sent.
Device Manager > Art-Net: Fixed an issue that showed a universe assignment beyond the valid maximum of 32768 for Universe OUT when manually adding a very large Device Manager > Art-Net: Fixed incorrect labels and information in the Art-Net Device Configuration and Device Manager for input devices and data not sent in unicast mode.
Device Manager > DMX Devices: The assignment of Universe of a device/port is now correctly limited by the setting under Preferences > Options... > Performance > Virtual DMX Universes > Output since a virtual DMX universe is being assigned [Default: 2048, Maximum: 4096].
Device Manager > DMX Devices: Fixed an issue that did not apply the ACN Universe correctly when changing the setting first and then switching the device from output to input.
DMX-IN Remote Editor: Now applies the new Fade Time first and then switches Storage Places if those two commands are sent in a single cue from a console.
DMX Fader Tool: Fixed an issue that only allowed to set the highest DMX universe to 256. Now, the maximum is defined by the setting under Preferences > Options... > Performance > Virtual DMX Universes > Output [Default: 2048, Maximum: 4096].
Group Control: Fixed an issue that prevented faders from being updated.
Installer/Setup: Fixed an issue that prevented the software to start after starting the installation process through a web browser.
Installer/Setup: Fixed an issue that started the software with admin rights instead of user rights after the installation process.
Logfile: Removed the check for compatibility mode, since the mode is no longer working on Windows 10.
M2L Single Tone Spectrum: Fixed an issue that only cut lower frequencies and did not re-apply the effect across the entire matrix when adjusting the minimum Tone Range.
MADRIX 5: Fixed an issue that brought an underlying application to the front of the operating system when miss-clicking on the MADRIX user interface while having a submenu open.
MADRIX 5: Fixed an issue that briefly left open several sub-menus at the same time when quickly moving over menu items.
MADRIX 5: Fixed an issue that could show the menu incorrectly if DPI scaling was activated for the display.
MADRIX 5: Fixed a critical issue that made the user interface unreadable and unusable by showing all labels with incorrect characters.
MADRIX 5: Improved support of Beta versions throughout the software and setup/installer.
MADRIX 5: Fixed an issue that made it impossible to save log files in case the logs subfolder was missing from the Documents directory after the very first start of the software.
MADRIX 5: Removed the Toggle Full Screen option from the context-menu of the Windows taskbar since it was no longer working.
MADRIX 5 User Interface: Fixed a critical issue that could halt the software and leave the splash screen open in certain cases.
MADRIX 5 Device Updater: Fixed an issue that did not open the MADRIX PLEXUS User Guide.
MADRIX 5 Fixture Editor: Fixed an issue that checked certain attributes unnecessarily if a channel was being set to Fixed.
MADRIX 5 Fixture Editor: Fixed an issue that checked duplicate assignments of DMX channels twice.
MADRIX 5 Fixture Editor: Fixed an issue that showed a message box incorrectly when changing the language while editing a fixture profile because the color depth was changed accidentally in the process.
MADRIX 5 Setup Files: Fixed an issue that did not save the Full Frames setting for Streaming ACN devices in MADRIX 5 Setup files.
MIDI Remote Editor: Fixed an issue that only supported one Pitch Bend per MIDI channel. Pitch Bend is now correctly supported for Control Type Fader / Knob and Interaction Absolute.
MIDI Remote Editor: Fixed an issue that set values for Control Type, Interaction, and Feedback might become invalid after changing the MIDI Command. They are now automatically updated when changing the MIDI command.
Options > Performance: Fixed an issue that did not reset to the default value of 8 for Virtual DMX Universes > Input when performing a mouse double-click on the fader.
Options > Performance: Fixed a critical issue that could result in a crash if Virtual DMX Universes > Output was set to a value lower than 16.
Patch Editor: Fixed an issue that always sent DMX value 0 on a fixed channel of highlighted fixtures instead of the default fixed value.
Patch Editor: Fixed an issue that resulted in a single selection in the tree control and a multi-selection in the Voxel/DVI/DMX Map after selecting several fixtures or fixture groups first and then only one of them again.
Patch Editor: Fixed a number of issues that did not correctly hide controls when switching between views, did not always update the user interface after changing the selection, did not allow correct in-line editing in the tree control, and did not behave correctly regarding multi-section with Shift.
Patch Editor: Fixed an issue that could result in a crash if pressing the up arrow in the keyboard several times in an empty tree control.
Patch Editor: Fixed an issue that did not make editing the display names of fixture groups and their fixtures in the tree control available for undo/redo. The Display Name is also checked to not be left empty and MADRIX Setup files will now also be marked as modified.
Patch Editor: Fixtures now stay at the mouse cursor if you zoom while repositioning fixtures via drag and drop.
Patch Editor: Fixed an issue that did not automatically update the size of the workspace when setting a Matrix Size that exceeded this size.
Patch Editor: Fixed an issue with auto addressing that did calculate DMX addresses incorrectly resulting in gaps or overlapping when copying two different fixtures with different fixture profiles and channel count.
Patch Editor: Fixed an issue that did not translate an item in the View menu.
Recording: Fixed an issue that made it impossible to record in case the records subfolder was missing from the Documents directory.
Recording: Fixed a critical issue that caused the software to crash if the recording watcher was closed before confirming a recording error message.
Recording: Regarding Network Records, the Group is now also referenced when stopping a recording; instead of sending stop to all network groups in the network.
SCE Fill Snake: Fixed an issue that caused an heap overflow when using the macro function SetCircle().
SCE Fill Random / SCE Fill Snake: Fixed an issue that did display the effect incorrectly and with visual artifacts after changing the Matrix Size during usage.
SCE Fluid / M2L Fluid: Fixed an issue that returned the value for GetVelocity when using the macro function GetDensity.
SCE Gradient: Fixed an issue that caused the software to crash when using the macro function GradientRemoveColor(0).
SCE Noise: Fixed an issue that made Reshape available in rendering mode Extended for shapes that can be rotated, although it only applies to random shape types or random shape rotations.
SCE Starfield: Fixed a critical issue that caused the software to crash when using the SetRotation macro function and using a value that was out of the valid range.
SCE Video: Fixed an issue that prevented playback from videos in case the audio-output device had been disabled and then enabled again during playback.
S2L EQ / Spectrum / M2L Single Tone Spectrum: Fixed an issue that only used around two thirds of the color gradient for Direction Radial.
S2L EQ / Spectrum / M2L Single Tone Spectrum: Fixed that the radius became smaller the higher the width for Direction Radial. The radius is now independent of the width.
S2L EQ / Spectrum / M2L Single Tone Spectrum: Fixed an issue that cut off parts of circle elements for Direction Radial in certain cases.
S2L EQ / Spectrum / M2L Single Tone Spectrum: Fixed an issue that Look-At-Type influenced the size of shapes for non-radial directions. It is now ignored for non-radial directions.
S2L EQ / Spectrum / M2L Single Tone Spectrum: Fixed an issue that the Shape Alignment influenced the size of the bounding box of shapes. The size is now solely influenced by Width 1 and Width 2.
S2L EQ / Spectrum / M2L Single Tone Spectrum: Fixed an issue that the Shape Alignment could be changed even if no shape was selected.
SCE Counter: Fixed an issue that showed the Page tabs too small in the String Table and controls are now consistently enabled or disabled with reference to SCE Credits.
SCE Explosions: Fixed an issue that prevented script function SetExplosionShape() to be executed.
SCE Image: Fixed an issue that did not play the effect in reverse when setting the Speed Master of Deck A / Deck B to a negative value.
SCE Image: Fixed an issue that did not display the first image when switching to the Storage Place with a Crossfader Fade Time of 0 s when having loaded multiple images into the Image Table.
SCE Water: Fixed that the Defaults button referenced the default Matrix Size of 50 x 50 x 1 in Programmer mode or when loading a MADRIX Setup and thus created waves that were to small for any bigger virtual LED matrix when restoring the settings.
Shape Table: Shapes that cannot be rendered by the currently set Rendering Mode are not available for selection anymore.
String Table: Fixed critical issues that could crash the software.
TRI Split Shapes: Fixed an issue that triggered the effect once upon selection without any input.

New in MADRIX 5.4.8.30 (Apr 4, 2022)

New in MADRIX 5.4.7.30 (Mar 8, 2022)

MADRIX Hardware:
MADRIX AURA: New firmware version 1.10.7410. Please update the firmware!
(#8078)
MADRIX AURA: Supports the Network Time Protocol (NTP) for clock synchronization.
(#6068)
MADRIX AURA: Added Highlight to Network Playback Settings to directly test the connection to lighting fixtures.
(#7647)
MADRIX AURA: Channel Masks can now be applied to each port/universe separately; instead of only one mask per device.
(#7931)
MADRIX AURA: Improved the Channel Mask for user-defined configurations with additional functionality.
(#7631, #7927, #7932)
MADRIX AURA: Added new presets for the Channel Mask (Assign All Channels To Intensity Group).
(#7932)
MADRIX AURA: Introduced file version 2.0 of the Channel Mask. For downward compatibility, devices can read file version 1.0 and file version 2.0.
(#7956)
MADRIX AURA: Added a command to be able to reload the ChannelConfig.xml of the Channel Mask over network.
(#7979)
MADRIX AURA: Removed the unnecessary CSS class .bs for buttons in the Web Configuration.
(#8026)
MADRIX AURA: Fixed an issue that incorrectly reduced the intensity during cross fades or white fades of endlessly repeated scenes.
(#7661)
MADRIX AURA: Fixed slow writing speeds and reading speeds over network.
(#7746)
MADRIX AURA: Fixed an issue that incorrectly sent output value 1 on the blue color channel when fading from red scene (255, 0, 0) to a green scene (0, 255, 0) in the Cue List.
(#7945)
MADRIX AURA: Fixed an issue that did not update the web configuration when inserting an SD card that now held fewer files, cues, timers, or events than previously shown.
(#7979)
MADRIX AURA: Fixed an issue that did not factor in the Master Intensity when Fade Type White was used in the Cue List and always increased the intensity to 255 during a fade.
(#8063)
MADRIX AURA: Fixed an issue in the firmware and bootloader that showed incorrect states for the status LEDs of the second Ethernet network port of hardware revision 1.9.
(#8076, #8084)
MADRIX AURA: Fixed an issue that did not allow to output intensity value 127 and falsely sent out 2 instead of 1.
(#8075)
MADRIX LUNA: New firmware version 2.04.7299. Please update the firmware!
(#8077)
MADRIX LUNA: Fixed the timing of the data output in combination with UCS512C LED chips.
(#8024, #8025)
MADRIX NEBULA: New firmware version 3.02.7387. Please update the firmware!
(#8134)
MADRIX NEBULA: Web configuration page: Now shows the output FPS that can be achieved with the current settings.
MADRIX NEBULA: Fixed that the WS2801 protocol did not send a break.
(#8052)
MADRIX NEBULA: Fixed a minor issue with the LPD6803 protocol.
(#8095))
MADRIX NEBULA: Fixed an issue that showed the available frequency of LPD1882S at 1.2 MHz instead of the correct 1 MHz.
(#8098)
MADRIX NEBULA: Fixed an issue that caused the TLC5973 protocol to sent with double the speed of the set frequency.
(#8099)
MADRIX NEBULA: Fixed an issue with the WS2811S protocol that sent with 400 kHz when 800 kHz was set and with 800 kHz when 400 kHz was set.
(#8119)
MADRIX NEBULA: Fixed an issue that could produce incorrect results for the output when using Channel Offset and Channels Per Universe in the web configuration at the same time.
(#8128)
MADRIX NEBULA: Fixed an issue that did not send an ArtTodData packet after enabling ArtRdm in the web configuration.
(#8136)
Bugfixes:
MADRIX 5: Fixed an issue that greatly increased loading times of MADRIX Setup files which include Fixture Groups.
(#8071)
Streaming ACN: Devices are now initialzed with State Off, instead of State On. This applies to their first creation or when loading a MADRIX Setup file that includes sACN devices, where the configuration had not been fully loaded yet.
(#8097)

New in MADRIX 5.4.6.30 (Jan 11, 2022)

General Improvements And Changes:
MADRIX KEY: Updated the driver (Version 7.40).
MADRIX Hardware:
MADRIX AURA: New firmware version 1.09.7403. Please update the firmware!
MADRIX AURA: Supports the RDM flag per universe/port according to the latest Art-Net 4 protocol revision 1.4dd2.
MADRIX AURA: Fixed an issue that would cause the web configuration to not react anymore in random cases.
MADRIX AURA: Fixed a critical issue that could crash the device when recording to an SD card that was write-protected.
MADRIX AURA: Fixed an issue that produced incorrect recordings when receiving from two different sources in case the IP addresses only differed in the last octet.
MADRIX AURA: Fixed an issue that showed the Logfile view incorrectly in the web configuration.
MADRIX AURA: Fixed an issue that incorrectly updated the device-configuration file on the SD card when selecting the Playback tab, although no changes were made to the configuration.
MADRIX AURA: Fixed an issue that prevented playback after changing the write-protection state of the SD card as the device no longer tries to save the show configuration when no SD card is inserted or if it is write-protected or does not have enough free space.
MADRIX AURA: Fixed an issue that calculated entered values for Power-Up Delay in milliseconds instead of seconds.
MADRIX LUNA: New firmware version 2.3.7298. Please update the firmware!
MADRIX LUNA: The bootloader can now read the hardware revision/model over USB.
MADRIX LUNA: Fixed how ARP requests are executed.
MADRIX LUNA: Fixed an issue that would drop output frames when merging from two sources and using DMX-IN at the same time due to insufficient buffers.
MADRIX NEBULA: New firmware version 3.1.7385. Please update the firmware!
MADRIX NEBULA: Supported LEDs: APA104 [400 kHz] has been changed and renamed to APA104 [585 kHz].
MADRIX NEBULA: Supported LEDs: APA106 [400 kHz] has been deprecated. Please use APA106 [585 kHz], which is also automatically used after an update if APA160 [400 kHz] was selected.
MADRIX NEBULA: Supported LEDs: APA106 [800 kHz] has been changed and renamed to APA106 [585 kHz].
MADRIX NEBULA: Web configuration page: ArtRdm is now supported. [NEBULA acts on commands and replies to requests with its own status and sensor data as RDM Responder.].
MADRIX NEBULA: Supports the RDM flag to the latest Art-Net 4 protocol revision 1.4dd2.
MADRIX NEBULA: The bootloader can now read the hardware revision/model over USB.
MADRIX NEBULA: Fixed a critical issue that could cause the bootloader on hardware revision 1.2 to freeze at startup with the status-LED Power being permanently on.
MADRIX NEBULA: Fixed a critical issue for WS2811 that could cause random flickering on the LEDs.
MADRIX NEBULA: Fixed an issue that caused network delays in daisy-chain mode when receiving broadcast data and having enabled WS2811.
MADRIX NEBULA: Fixed a critical issue that would freeze the device when switching from sACN to Art-Net as data source while receiving sACN data on all universes as well as merged data from two Art-Net sources on all universes.
MADRIX ORION: New firmware version 3.1.7385. Please update the firmware!
MADRIX ORION: The bootloader can now read the hardware revision/model over USB.
MADRIX ORION: Unified the way external voltages are calculated across the system.
MADRIX ORION: Fixed a critical issue that could cause the bootloader on hardware revision 1.2 to freeze at startup with the status-LED Power being permanently on.
MADRIX ORION: Fixed an issue that showed the external voltage for Power incorrectly on the web configuration.
MADRIX ORION: Fixed a rounding error for external voltages shown on the web configuration.
MADRIX ORION: Fixed a critical issue that did not apply new values when changing a large number of settings on the web configuration at once.
MADRIX STELLA: New firmware version 3.1.7385. Please update the firmware!
MADRIX STELLA: The bootloader can now read the hardware revision/model over USB.
MADRIX STELLA: Supports the RDM flag per universe/port according to the latest Art-Net 4 protocol revision 1.4dd2.
MADRIX STELLA: Fixed a critical issue that could cause the bootloader on hardware revision 1.2 to freeze at startup with the status-LED Power being permanently on.
Bugfixes:
MADRIX 5: Fixed an issue that could prevent the software to start on the Windows 11 operating system.

New in MADRIX 5.4.5.30 (Oct 26, 2021)

Improved Features:
NDI: Version 5.0 is now supported.
MADRIX Hardware:
MADRIX AURA: New firmware version 1.08.7401. Please update the firmware!
MADRIX AURA: Updated the system of the device.
MADRIX AURA: Updated the network interface and optimized the timing of writing files to the SD card over network.
MADRIX AURA: Prepared the firmware for possible future hardware revisions.
MADRIX AURA: Fixed an issue that only allowed to record 17 universes over sACN.
MADRIX AURA: Fixed an issue that did not initiate a PollReply when changing the IP address using the web configuration page.
MADRIX LUNA: New firmware version 2.2.7297. Please update the firmware!
MADRIX LUNA: During normal operation, quickly pressing the Reset button now sends an Art-Net PollReply and a MADRIX PollReply for device discovery.
MADRIX LUNA: Improved and streamlined how the device replies to polls with Unicast, Directed Broadcast, or Limited Broadcast.
MADRIX LUNA: Fixed a critical issue that could crash the web configuration and lead to the device not sending ArtIpProgReply packets anymore when setting the IP address via ArtIpProg.
MADRIX NEBULA: New firmware version 3.0.7380. Please update the firmware!
MADRIX NEBULA: Updated the system of the device.
MADRIX NEBULA: Updated the bootloader of the device.
NEBULA: A single bootloader now supports both Ethernet ports.
MADRIX NEBULA: Fixed an issue for WS2811 that caused flickering on the second port; especially when using a different protocol on the first port.
MADRIX NEBULA: Fixed an issue that may cause flickering of the first LED or produced unexpected results when using custom values for Channel Offset and Channel Order and thus both functions at the same time.
MADRIX NEBULA: Fixed an issue for GS8207 that might cause flickering of the first LED when using a channel offset by only outputting channel counts that can be divided by 3.
MADRIX NEBULA: Fixed an issue that did not initiate an ArtPollReply when changing the IP address using the web configuration page.
MADRIX NEBULA: Fixed an issue that did not consistently initiate a PollReply when changing settings using the web configuration page.
MADRIX ORION: New firmware version 3.0.7380. Please update the firmware!
MADRIX ORION: Updated the system of the device.
MADRIX ORION: Updated the bootloader of the device.
MADRIX ORION: A single bootloader now supports both Ethernet ports.
MADRIX ORION: Fixed an issue that still caused the status LED for USB to fade between red and green even if USB had been disconnected.
MADRIX ORION: Fixed an issue with an incorrectly initialized register that could prevent the firmware update over Art-Net.
ADRIX ORION: Fixed an issue that produced issues with the USB connection for the bootloader.
MADRIX ORION: Fixed an issue that did not consistently initiate a PollReply when changing settings using the web configuration page.
MADRIX STELLA: New firmware version 3.0.7380. Please update the firmware!
MADRIX STELLA: Updated the system of the device.
MADRIX STELLA: Updated the bootloader of the device.
MADRIX STELLA: A single bootloader now supports both Ethernet ports.
MADRIX STELLA: A maximum of 170 RDM Responders can now be discovered per port.
MADRIX STELLA: Improved the timing of RDM packets.
MADRIX STELLA: RDM packets are now also forwarded during a discovery of connected RDM Responders.
MADRIX STELLA: All RDM packets that are not processed by the device itself are forwarded unchanged to the RDM Controller.
MADRIX STELLA: Changes regarding connected RDM Responders are now also evaluated with the help of the UID itself in addition to the UID count.
MADRIX STELLA: Fixed an issue that stilled showed the previous IP address when setting a new IP address via ArtIpProg over Art-Net.
MADRIX STELLA: Fixed an issue that did not consistently initiate a PollReply when changing settings using the web configuration page.
Bugfixes:
Cue List: Fixed an issue that incorrectly showed to the selected cue when using Go/Back although a different cue was already actived via GoTo before.
Cue List: Fixed an issue that switched to incorrect values when editing Time Code and Duration values if a Time Code Format other than 25 FPS was selected.
MADRIX 5: Fixed a small issue that did not correctly update the label for the REC button when switching between languages that are using different font weights.
MADRIX 5 Setup Files: Fixed an issue that did not correctly save the selected directory of images in the new Setup file when importing a MADRIX 3 Setup file into MADRIX 5.
MADRIX Device Configuration: Fixed a critical issue that did not allow to update MADRIX NEBULA, STELLA, ORION with the latest firmware since the newest version 3.0 bootloader was not supported.
Map Settings: Fixed an issue that did change the Mapping Preset to Custom Size instead of the previously assigned Fixture Group.
Patch Editor: The default values for Position and Scale for a background image will now be restored when creating a new Patch.
Storage Places: Clearing a Storage Place that contained several layers did not correctly remove all corresponding faders of the Layer View.
Script: Fixed an issue that GetFadeOut() and GetFadeIn() did return the previous value instead of the currently set minimum or maximum when exceeding the valid range of values for S2L Frequency Flash, M2L Noteflash, and TRI Flash.

New in MADRIX 5.4.4.30 (Jul 26, 2021)

New in MADRIX 5.4.3.30 (Jul 19, 2021)

General Improvements And Changes:
MADRIX KEY: Requires minimum firmware version 4.40 as well as minimum driver version 7.20.
User Manuals:
MADRIX AURA User Manual: Extracted the user manual and added it to the installer as a separate document.
MADRIX NEBULA Technical Manual: Updated the document to the latest edition.
MADRIX Hardware:
MADRIX AURA: New firmware version 1.7.7398. Please update the firmware!
MADRIX AURA: The Uptime of the device is now shown under Information > Status Information.
MADRIX AURA: Improved the timing of sending an Art-Net PollReply when a network cable is connected to one of the Ethernet ports by adding a small delay in order for network switches to be able to route the packet.
MADRIX AURA: Optimized internal files and data storage.
MADRIX AURA: Streamlined internal controller communication.
MADRIX AURA: Fixed that the Intensity buttons on the device now both operate with the same +/-26 values.
MADRIX AURA: Fixed that the Locate flag is now set correctly in the Art-Net PollReply.
MADRIX AURA: Fixed that ArtIpProgReply now correctly sets unused values to 0.
MADRIX AURA: Fixed an issue that did not allow to switch from Art-Net to sACN and back again under Recording - Network Recording Settings.
MADRIX AURA: Fixed an issue that did not refresh the Web Configuration correctly or waited for buffered data to be written completely when formatting the SD card in certain cases.
MADRIX AURA: Fixed an issue that did not report information about the ports in the PollReply over network.
MADRIX AURA: Fixed an issue that reported incorrect temperature values via RDM.
MADRIX AURA: Fixed an issue that did not provide the file name and file path over network.
MADRIX AURA: Fixed an issue that did not allow to read a file over network.
MADRIX AURA: Fixed an issue that reported the recording status incorrectly over network.
MADRIX AURA: Fixed an issue that did not allow to read subdirectories on the SD card correctly over network.
MADRIX AURA: Fixed an issue that did not allow to write files to the SD card correctly over network.
MADRIX LUNA: New firmware version 2.1.7292. Please update the firmware!
MADRIX LUNA: Web configuration page: Added the option to reboot the device.
MADRIX LUNA: Web configuration page: Added the option to reset the device to factory default settings.
MADRIX NEBULA: New firmware version 2.6.7355. Please update the firmware!
MADRIX NEBULA: Added new supported LEDs: GS8206.
MADRIX NEBULA: Added new supported LEDs: MBI6024.
MADRIX NEBULA: Added new supported LEDs: SK6112.
MADRIX NEBULA: Added new supported LEDs: SK6805.
MADRIX NEBULA: Added new supported LEDs: SK6813.
MADRIX NEBULA: Added new supported LEDs: SK9816.
MADRIX NEBULA: Added new supported LEDs: SK9822.
MADRIX NEBULA: Added new supported LEDs: SK9826.
MADRIX NEBULA: Added new supported LEDs: TLC5973.
MADRIX NEBULA: Added new supported LEDs: UCS2904.
MADRIX NEBULA: Web configuration page: Added the option to set the Output Intensity.
MADRIX NEBULA: Web configuration page: Added the option to set the Upper Intensity Limit.
MADRIX NEBULA: Web configuration page: Added the option to reboot the device.
MADRIX NEBULA: Web configuration page: Added the option to reset the device to factory default settings.
MADRIX NEBULA: Fixed an issue that could prevent changed settings from being saved in rare cases after a power cycle.
MADRIX NEBULA: Fixed an issue that did not show the favicon in web browsers.
MADRIX NEBULA: Fixed that the option Send The Last Received Frame Continually did not work correctly when a universe failed after having received two universes of data.
MADRIX NEBULA: Fixed a critical issue that could halt the device when changing the LED protocol in rare cases.
MADRIX NEBULA: Fixed an issue that could cause frame dropouts when sending with very high frame rates, receiving data from multiple sources, and dimming the output all at the same time.
MADRIX ORION: New firmware version 2.6.7355. Please update the firmware!
MADRIX ORION: Note: Please reset the device to factory default settings –after– updating to this firmware version! [Make sure to write down your current settings beforehand. All custom settings will be reset to their default values.]
MADRIX ORION: Added two new measure functions: Time Interval (Short), Time Interval (Long).
MADRIX ORION: Web configuration page: Added the option to reboot the device.
MADRIX ORION: Web configuration page: Added the option to reset the device to factory default settings.
MADRIX ORION: Fixed an issue that could prevent changed settings from being saved in rare cases after a power cycle.
MADRIX ORION: Fixed an issue that did not show the favicon in web browsers.
MADRIX ORION: Fixed a critical issue that did not store values > 0 for minimum limits and set them to 0 again after a power cycle.
MADRIX STELLA: New firmware version 2.6.7355. Please update the firmware!
MADRIX STELLA: Updated the system of the device.
MADRIX STELLA: Web configuration page: Added the option to set the Output Intensity.
MADRIX STELLA: Web configuration page: Added the option to set the Upper Intensity Limit.
MADRIX STELLA: Web configuration page: Added the option to reboot the device.
MADRIX STELLA: Web configuration page: Added the option to reset the device to factory default settings.
MADRIX STELLA: Fixed an issue that could prevent changed settings from being saved in rare cases after a power cycle.
MADRIX STELLA: Fixed an issue that did not show the favicon in web browsers.
MADRIX STELLA: Fixed that the option Send The Last Received Frame Continually did not work correctly when a universe failed after having received two universes of data.
New Fixtures:
BeamZ - LCB14 Hybrid LED BAR.
BeamZ - LCB366 Hybrid LED Panel.
Cyclops Lighting - PixiBar 12.
Cyclops Lighting - PixiBar 24.
Cyclops Lighting - PixiBar 36.
Cyclops Lighting - PixiBar 48.
Cyclops Lighting - PixiBar Slim 30.
Cyclops Lighting - PixiBar Slim 60.
Cyclops Lighting - PixiDot String.
Cyclops Lighting - PixiTube 8.
Cyclops Lighting - PixiTube 16.
Cyclops Lighting - PixiTube 24.
Cyclops Lighting - PixiTube 32.
Cyclops Lighting - Opaque 60.
Cyclops Lighting - Opaque 120.
Cyclops Lighting - Opaque 180.
Tecshow - Beampix 14.

New in MADRIX 5.4.2.30 (May 6, 2021)

Improved Features:
CITP: Added support for the JPEG file format for Streaming.
(#7203)
CITP: Improved compatibility by delivering different formats of the same stream in different MSEX versions, delivering the requested resolution, and streamlining how the stream's resolution is delivered for different requests.
(#7203)
MADRIX Hardware:
MADRIX AURA: New firmware version 1.6.7396. Please update the firmware!
(#7201)
MADRIX AURA: Added DMX_PERSONALITY and DMX_PERSONALITY_DESCRIPTION for improved RDM compatibility.
(#7146)
MADRIX AURA: Improved and streamlined how the device replies to ArtTodData with Unicast, Directed Broadcast, or Limited Broadcast.
(#7006)
MADRIX AURA: Art-Net Broadcast addresses and sACN Multicast addresses have always been fixed and are now also shown as disabled to prevent editing under Playback > Network Playback Settings.
(#6956)
MADRIX AURA: Fixed an issue that replied to ArtTodControl/ArtTodRequest referring to the wrong Universe for RDM since it did not check if the Universe was correct first.
(#6948)
MADRIX AURA: Fixed a minor issue that showed the tooltip of the Apply button within the confirmation message when changing the IP address of the device.
(#6970)
MADRIX AURA: Fixed an issue that assigned the BindIndex incorrectly to the eDMX Ports for Remote Control.
(#6980)
MADRIX AURA: Removed unnecessary CSS commands from the web interface.
(#7084)
MADRIX AURA: Fixed an issue that did not check the RDM Destination UID sufficiently.
(#7121)
MADRIX AURA: Fixed an issue that did not allow to change the values for Latitude and Longitude under Settings > Location.
(#7133)
MADRIX AURA: Fixed an issue that only returned 12 bytes of the device name when requested over USB.
(#7187)
MADRIX AURA: Fixed an issue that did not allow to save the ChannelConfig.xml to the SD card via its command.
(#7220)
MADRIX KEY: Updated the driver (Version 7.20a).
(#7126)
MADRIX STELLA: New firmware version 2.5.7308. Please update the firmware!
MADRIX STELLA: The device now replies with ArtTodData to an ArtTodControl request for improved compatibility with Art-Net 4.
(#6958)
MADRIX STELLA: Improved and streamlined how the device replies to ArtTodData with Unicast, Directed Broadcast, or Limited Broadcast.
(#6959)
New Fixtures:
Clay Parky - Tambora Batten.
(#7171)
General Improvements And Changes:
MADRIX: Updated the list of ESTA manufacturer codes [Date: 12 February 2020].
(#7010)
MADRIX: Updated the MADRIX 5 Quick Support extra tool.
(#7221)
User Manuals:
MADRIX 5 HTTP Remote Control Documentation: Removed the outdated reference to CF colorfade.
(#6872)
Bugfixes:
CITP: In case of MSEX 1.0, the RGB8 format is now also delivered in BGR byte order for thumbnails as specified by the CITP specifications, and not only for streams.
(#7203)
Device Manager > MIDI: Improved the translations for MIDI output and MIDI input in the German localization.
(#7097)
DMX Watcher Fixed an issue that incorrectly showed DMX-value changes after restoring the main MADRIX window that had been minimized into the taskbar including the window of DMX Watcher.
(#5409)
MADRIX KEY Update: Fixed an issue that did not correctly define the file contents when creating an RaC file of an empty MADRIX KEY and also did result in an unnecessary error message.
(#7168)
Options: Improved error logging in case recovery of a Setup file fails.
(#6880)
Patch Editor: Fixed an issue that deselected all fixtures of a selection for drag and drop when trying to select a fixture that is not positioned on Z-Layer 1.
(#6884)
Patch Editor: Improved readability of the Offset labels by increasing the labels' sizes.
(#6901)
SCE Capture: Fixed an issue that always produced an error message when having selected Blackmagic Design devices that are no longer available.
(#4566)

New in MADRIX 5.4.1.30 (Feb 1, 2021)

Bugfixes:
CITP: Fixed an issue that did not correctly display thumbnails anymore due to their increase in pixel resolution in MADRIX 5.4. [The pixel resolution has been set to 128 x 128 for BMP RGB8 and 256 x 256 for JPEG.]
Cue List: Fixed an issue that did incorrectly show dashes in Light Theme when the source of the Time Code was set to None.
Cue List: Fixed an issue that did set an incorrect background color for the display field of the Time Code after the immediate start of the software.
Cue List: Fixed an issue that did refer to the last time code of the system time for newly added cues, when first choosing System Time and an external time-code source afterwards.
DMX Fader Tool: Fixed an issue that inverted changing values via a fader when using keyboard input via Up/Down arrow keys.
HTTP Remote Control: Certain functions regarding the cue list start now with index 1 for cues instead of index 0 [SetCueListFadeType, SetCueListFadeTime, SetCueListFadeDuration, SetCueListFadeTimecode, SetCuelistDate].
MADRIX: Fixed an issue that immediately but incorrectly changed an Effect Settings value when only selecting the horizontal slider.
MADRIX: Fixed an issue that did not update and increase the size of thumbnails accordingly when loading a MADRIX Setup file from a version prior to MADRIX 5.4.
MADRIX: Fixed a critical issue that could cause the software to crash when entering more than 256 characters for the Description of a Storage Place.
MADRIX Device Configuration: Fixed a critical issue that did not allow to call the web configuration of a device after changing its IP address in this window first.
MADRIX Device Manager > DVI Devices: Fixed an issue that did not allow to use the spin buttons (+/-) to change values in the Settings section.
Map Settings: Fixed a critical issue that did not diplay effects anymore when setting Position X or Position Y to a negative percentage value.
Options > Recording: Fixed an issue that incorrectly ordered list items alphabetically for General > Target and caused switched translations for Brazilian Portuguese, French, Italian, and Turkish.
Options > Recording: Fixed an issue that incorrectly ordered items alphabetically for Network Record > Group.
Patch Editor > View > Background Image > Background Image Settings: Fixed an issue that left the Apply button always enabled.
Patch Editor > View > DVI Map: Removed detailed information on the visual representations of DMX fixtures regarding Voxel Mapping and DMX Addressing that was either hardly visible or not visible at all, since it is not needed in this this DVI-based view.
Patch Editor > View > Voxel Map > Voxel Mapping Fixed an issue that did not disable the spinbox input fields for Position Offset X/Y when the workspace was set to 1 in that dimension.
Patch Editor Fixed an issue that did not update the spinbox input fields after changing the size of the workspace.
Recording: Fixed an issue that did not allow to delete all selected record files at once since the last file still remained actively selected.
SCE Image: Fixed an issue that produced the error message 'Unable to Boot XMl Storage' and did not allow to load the Storage Place again after rotating loaded images.
Script: Fixed an issue that the GetDmxIn() function did not check for universe values being less than 0.
Script: Fixed an issue that the GetDmxInChannel() function did not allow for universe values being greater than 255.
Script: Improved a number of error messages for functions regarding the DMX Fader Tool and others that communicate values being out of the valid range.

New in MADRIX 5.4.0.30 (Dec 14, 2020)

Improved Effects:
SCE Plasma: The effect now loops seamlessly for even smoother visuals.
New Features:
MADRIX AURA: Added support for MADRIX AURA 2/8/32.
Patch Editor: Fixtures can now be locked [menu Preferences > Patch Editor... > menu Edit > Lock Selected Fixtures/Unlock Selected Fixtures].
Improved Features:
Device Manager > DMX Devices: Re-designed the window's user interface, made showing device details optionally, and improved the performance when selecting a large number of devices.
Device Manager > DMX Devices: Numbering the universes of all selected devices is now possible in reverse order [menu Preferences > Device Manager... > 123···].
DMX-IN Remote Editor: Increased the maximum number of Fixture Groups that can be controlled remotely from 16 to 128.
DMX-IN Remote Editor: It is now possible use the automatic Assign feature with multiple list entries.
DMX-IN Remote Editor: It is now possible to change the DMX Channel of multiple list entries at the same time.
MADRIX 5 Fixture Editor: Improved the Merge Libraries feature to now be able to choose to overwrite or skip existing fixture profiles.
MADRIX 5 User Interface: The pixel resolution of thumbnails has been increased from 100 x 100 to 256 x 256 for improved quality.
MIDI Remote Editor: Increased the maximum number of Fixture Groups that can be controlled remotely from 16 to 128.
MIDI Remote Editor: It is now possible to change the Interaction of multiple list entries at the same time.
MIDI Remote Editor: It is now possible use the automatic Assign feature with multiple list entries.
MIDI Remote Editor: It is now possible to change the MIDI Command of multiple list entries at the same time.
NewTek NDI: Added support for version 4.5.
Options > User Interface: Added a new mode of how thumbnails are generated. For any 3D patch or mixed 2D/3D patch, 2D Only merges all Z-Levels via HTP to generate a useful thumbnail that looks 2D but includes color information of all 3D levels [menu Preferences > Options... > User Interface > Thumbnails > Generate].
Philips Hue: Added support for firmware version 1.40.
MADRIX Hardware:
MADRIX AURA: New firmware version 1.4.7384. Please update the firmware!
MADRIX AURA: Fixed an issue that the playback time of cues did not correspond to the record time of scenes if different frame rates were received on the different universes during recording.
MADRIX AURA: Fixed a critical issue that could halt the device when changing the IP address with help of the MADRIX Device Configuration window.
MADRIX LUNA: New firmware version 2.0.7291. Please update the firmware!
MADRIX LUNA: Fixed a critical issue that could crash the web configuration when switching to Streaming ACN as network-data source.
MADRIX NEBULA: New firmware version 2.3.7291. Please update the firmware!
MADRIX NEBULA: Added new supported LEDs: GS8208.
MADRIX NEBULA: Added new supported LEDs: MY9291.
MADRIX NEBULA: Fixed minor issues.
MADRIX ORION: New firmware version 2.3.7291. Please update the firmware!
MADRIX ORION: Fixed minor issues.
MADRIX STELLA: New firmware version 2.3.7291. Please update the firmware!
MADRIX STELLA: Fixed minor issues.
New Fixtures:
ARRI Skypanel - S30-C.
ARRI Skypanel - S60-C.
ARRI Skypanel - S120-C.
ARRI Skypanel - S360-C.
Futurelight - PXB 160.
General Improvements And Changes:
MADRIX: Updated the list of Art-Net OEM codes [Date: September 15, 2020].
MADRIX: Updated the list of ESTA manufacturer codes [Date: October 10, 2020].
User Manuals:
MADRIX 5 Script: Script examples with source code no longer include unnecessary empty lines when copying them from the HTML web help.
MADRIX AURA Technical Manual: Added the document to the installation [Last Update: September 2020].
MADRIX LUNA Technical Manual: Updated the document to the latest edition [Last Update: July 2020].
MADRIX NEBULA Technical Manual: Updated the document to the latest edition [Last Update: July 2020].
MADRIX ORION Technical Manual: Updated the document to the latest edition [Last Update: July 2020].
MADRIX STELLA Technical Manual: Updated the document to the latest edition [Last Update: July 2020].
MADRIX USB SMPTE Technical Manual: Added the document to the installation [Last Update: July 2020].
Bugfixes:
Device Manager > DMX Devices: Fixed an issue that did not correctly show the assigned universes for Art-Net devices.
Device Manager > DMX Devices: Fixed an issue that did switch Art-Net or Streaming-ACN devices from output to input only after having opened the separate configuration window.
Device Manager > DMX Devices: Fixed minor issue with the label indicating used universes for output or input.
MADRIX 5 Device Updater: Fixed an issue that did not allow to update certain MADRIX AURA devices.
MADRIX 5 Fixture Editor: Merging fixture libraries will no longer duplicate existing fixtures in the process.
MADRIX 5 User Interface: Fixed an issue that did not display the clock icon correctly when shown in certain aspect ratios, such as 4:3.
MADRIX 5 User Interface: Fixed an issue that did bring an underlying application to the front of the operating system when missclicking on the MADRIX user interface while having a submenu open.
Patch Editor: Fixed an issue that did show fixtures as black in the DVI Map, which made them seem invisible, after locking fixtures.
Patch Editor: Fixed an issue that did not show the patch as modified when locking fixtures.
SCE Capture: Fixed an issue that did not allow to use the GS button for the greyscale option.
SCE Counter: Fixed an issue that rendered the Start button useless after deactivating the AS button, switching from the Storage Place, and returning to the Storage Place again.
SCE Image: Fixed an issue that did not allow to use the GS button for the greyscale option.
SCE Metaballs: Fixed an issue regarding MADRIX Script and the Effect Macro that did not set the valid minimum or maximum value when trying to set a value out of the valid range.
SCE Screen Capture: Fixed an issue that did not allow to use the GS button for the greyscale option.
SCE Starfield: Added the missing script functions GetShapeRotation() and SetShapeRotation().
SCE Video: Fixed an issue that played back *.mrec files too slowly.
SCE Video: Fixed an issue that did not allow to use the GS button for the greyscale option.
SCE Video: Fixed a critical issue that could create a memory leak when playing back a video and putting out its audio track.
SCE Water: Fixed a critical issue causing a memory leak when using voxel rendering in Patched Only mode that could eventually lead to memory overload.
SCE Wave / Radial: Fixed an issue regarding MADRIX Script and the Effect Macro that did not set the valid minimum or maximum value when trying to set a value out of the valid range.

New in MADRIX 5.3.2.30 (Jul 17, 2020)

New in MADRIX 5.2.0.30 (Nov 19, 2019)

Improved Features:
Device Manager > DMX Devices: Added a simple tool to consecutivley number the universes of all selected devices by entering only the first universe [Preferences > Device Manager... > 123...].
Device Manager > DMX Devices: All settings can now be edited within the list [double-click, right-click, single selection, multi-selection].
DMX-IN Remote Editor: Set custom default values for MAX for specific functions to be able to control all items of that function with a single fader [Output > Filter Color > Mode / Deck A/B > Filter Color > Mode / Deck A/B > Filter / Deck A/B > Storage Place > Filter / Deck A/B > Storage Place > Layer > Mix Mode > Layer 1 - 8 / Deck A/B > Storage Place > Layer > Filter > Layer 1 - 8 / Fade > Type / Output > Filter Color > Mode / Output > Filter / Output > Strobe Color > Mode].
MADRIX 5: Added 5 new languages for the user inteface [Italiano/Italian, 日本語/Japanese, Português brasileiro/Brazilian Portuguese, русский/Russian, Türkçe/Turkish].
MADRIX 5 Fixture Editor: Added 5 new languages for the user inteface [Italiano/Italian, 日本語/Japanese, Português brasileiro/Brazilian Portuguese, русский/Russian, Türkçe/Turkish].
MADRIX Installer/Deinstaller/Setup: Added support for Italian, Japanese, Brazilian Portuguese, Russian, and Turkish.
MIDI Remote Editor: Set custom default values for MAX for specific functions to be able to control all items of that function with a single fader [Output > Filter Color > Mode / Deck A/B > Filter Color > Mode / Deck A/B > Filter / Deck A/B > Storage Place > Filter / Deck A/B > Storage Place > Layer > Mix Mode > Current Layer, Layer 1 - 8 / Deck A/B > Storage Place > Layer > Filter > Current Layer, Layer 1 - 8 / Fade > Type / Output > Filter Color > Mode / Output > Filter / Output > Output Strobe Color > Mode].
NewTek NDI: Added support for version 4.1.
MADRIX Hardware:
MADRIX KEY: Updated the driver (Version 6.90a).
MADRIX NEBULA: New firmware version 2.3.7259. Please update the firmware!
MADRIX NEBULA: Channel Order 4-1-2-3 has been added.
MADRIX STELLA: New firmware version 2.3.7259. Please update the firmware!
MADRIX STELLA: Now clears the input buffer in order to discard obsolete and incorrect RDM packages before sending out new requests to avoid that packages cannot be assigned and processed correctly due to timeouts.
User Interface Improvements And Changes:
MADRIX 5 Fixture Editor [Simplified Chinese, Japanese]: Characters and texts are now easier to read due to a reduced font weight.
General Improvements And Changes:
MADRIX 5 System Requirements: When using Windows 7 as operating system, Service Pack 1 is required.
New Fixtures:
Eastsun - OrbisFly.
Futurelight - Eye 7 RGBW Zoom Wash.
Futurelight - Eye 19 RGBW Zoom Wash.
Futurelight - Eye 37 RGBW Zoom Wash.
LED Innovator - LI-DMX3DT-D3208.
LED Innovator - LI-DMX3DT-D6416.
LED Innovator - LI-DMX3DT-D9624.
LED Innovator - LI-DMX3DT-D12832.
Shenzen Schmidt Technology - GP1.
Schnick Schnack Systems - LED C25-1995.
Solaris - Mozart.
Bugfixes:
Art-Net: Fixed an issue that did not correctly display devices with a BindIndex that is higher than 127.
Cue List: Fixed a critical issue that could crash the software when switching between Storage Places extremely quickly (since the maximum number of available GDI objects was reached).
Device Manager: Fixed a critical issue that could crash the software when closing the window with the keyboard shortcut F4 after having opened and closed the DMX Watcher or MIDI Watcher via the Device Manager.
MADRIX 5: Fixed a critical issue that could crash the software when loading a large MADRIX 3 Setup File, i.e. a project file that contains a lot of Storage Places (since the maximum number of available GDI objects was reached).
MADRIX 5 Fixture Editor: Fixed an issue that did not show a copied fixture with the same content, although it was assigned a different UUID and eventually written to the fixture library file, but produced a corresponding error message.
ADRIX 5 Fixture Editor: Fixed an issue that did show the progress bar twice when loading a fixture library.
MADRIX 5 Fixture Editor: Fixed an issue that did show a progress bar although the file opening process had been cancelled.
MADRIX 5 Fixture Editor: Fixed an issue that did not show that the file has been modified after merging two libraries.
MADRIX 5 Fixture Editor: File > Save now works correctly again.
MIDI Remote Editor: Fixed an issue that did not allow to control the Filter Color Modes for Deck A, Deck B, and Output when using a botton for UP and a botton for DOWN.
MIDI Remote Editor: Fixed a critical issue that could crash the software when switching between Storage Places extremely quickly.
Options > Startup > Open This Setup: Fixed an issue that did load and run a Macro before fully loading the Cue List and procuded a subsequent error message in case the Setup included a Macro that was supposed to control the Cue List.

New in MADRIX 5.1.2.0 (Sep 6, 2019)

New in MADRIX 5.1.1.0 (Aug 7, 2019)

Improved Features:
Device Manager > Art-Net: Now shows the Art-Net Long Name in the list. [This is the device name that can be edited for MADRIX hardware products on their built-in web configuration pages, for example.]
MADRIX: Updated the list of Art-Net OEM codes [Date: August 05, 2019].
MADRIX: Updated the list of ESTA manufacturer codes [Date: August 05, 2019].
User Manuals:
MADRIX 5 Quick Start Guide: Updated the file to the latest version.
MADRIX Hardware:
MADRIX LUNA: New firmware version 2.0.7254. Please update the firmware!
MADRIX LUNA: Fixed an issue that could prevent uploading the bootloader correctly.
MADRIX LUNA: Fixed an issue that did not allow to call the built-in web configuration page via the MADRIX Device Configuration window.
MADRIX STELLA: New firmware version 2.3.7252. Please update the firmware!
MADRIX STELLA: Fixed an issue that could make the device become unresponsive when using RDM and both ports at the same time.
New Fixtures:
Clay Paky - HY B-Eye K15.
Clay Paky - HY B-Eye K25.
EUROLITE - LED IP T1000 TCL.
TLS - TLS Digital - P70B280 - RGB 12Ch.
TLS - TLS Digital - P100B400- RGB 12Ch.
TLS - TLS Digital - P150B300- RGB 6Ch.
TLS - TLS Digital - P40B320 - RGB 24Ch.
TLS - TLS Digital - P70B420 - RGB 18Ch.
TLS - TLS RGBW - RGBW 4Ch.
Bugfixes:
Device Manager: Fixed an issue that did not deactivate Highlight Mode again when closing the dialog via the keyboard shortcut F4.
Fixture Editor: Fixed an issue that prevented Check Library to be called, for example when saving via 'Save As...'.
MADRIX KEY: Fixed a critical issue that could deactivate a MADRIX 5 KEY preprogrammer under certain circumstances.
MREC Conversion: Fixed an issue that did not write the last frame for converted files, which could lead to files that deviated from the original length and frame count.
NewTek NDI: Fixed an issue that deleted the names and references to all currently selected NDI streams on different Layers or Storage Places when opening the Capture Device Selection dialog [This was visible, for example, when trying to map different sources on several Layers to different areas].
Patch Editor: Restored GUI performance when editing the Patch and working with fixtures to previous levels.
PLEXUS Configuration: Fixed an issue that did not allow to change the settings for the Maser-Slave Synchronization of a device over USB or network.
SCE Fluid: Fixed an issue that always did only send the white color information when patching RGBW fixtures.
Translations/Languages [German]: Improved translated items, added several missing translations, and fixed minor spelling errors.

New in MADRIX 5.1.0.30 (Jun 14, 2019)

New Effects:
SCE Credits.
(#4030)
SCE Split Shapes.
(#3575)
SCE Water.
(#3793)
TRI Flash.
(#2269)
TRI Fluid.
(#2271)
TRI Split Shapes.
(#3575)
TRI Water.
(#3793)
Improved Effects:
Rendering Mode Extended: Added the Pentagon and Hexagon shape types, including Regular, Implode, Explode, Pulse, to all effects that support the Extended rendering mode [Bounce, Drops, Explosions, Fill Drops, Fill Random, Fill Snake, Graph, Rotating Shapes, Shapes, Simple Shape, Split Shapes, Star Field, Swarm].
(#1512, #3712)
String Table: It is now possible to manage multiple pages [when supported by the effect, such as SCE Credits].
(#3176)
SCE Drops: Added a new Effect Setting [Peak].
(#886)
SCE Gradient: Added new Effect Settings [Displacement, Displacement Speed, Displacement Distribution].
(#3677)
SCE Wave / Radial: The Peak Effect Setting is now available for all three modes [Sine, Absolute Sine, and Triangle].
(#3785)
SCE Wave / Radial: Added new Effect Settings [Displacement, Displacement Speed, Displacement Distribution].
(#3785)
S2L Drops: Added a new Effect Setting [Peak].
(#886)
M2L Drops: Added a new Effect Setting [Peak].
(#886)
TRI Drops: Added a new Effect Setting [Peak].
(#886)
TRI Drops: The length of a trigger now defines the length of an object [drop] and not how long a new object is triggered each frame.
(#3871)
New Features:
MREC Conversion: Video files that are compatible with the Windows Media Foundation decoder can now be converted to the MADRIX-native *.mrec file format [MADRIX Record] in order to always have full compatibility with the MADRIX Software among many other advantages.
(#4129)
New Protocol: Added support to natively use Blackmagic Design capture products [incl. product lines from DeckLink, Intensity, UltraStudio, Teranex, and more].
(#3818)
New Protocol: Added support for sending NewTek NDI [Preferences > Device Manager... > DVI Devices].
(#4338, #3468, #3868)
New Protocol: Added support for receiving NewTek NDI [SCE Capture].
(#3866, #3903, #4334, #4338, #4385, #4524)
New Protocol: Added support for sending Spout [Preferences > Device Manager... > DVI Devices].
(#3867)
New Protocol: Added support for receiving Spout [SCE Capture].
(#1465, #3742)
Improved Features:
Art-Net: The asssignment of [virtual] universes will now be automatically increased when manually adding new nodes [Preferences > Device Manager... > DMX Devices].
(#4371)
Device Manager: In demo mode, you can now test the basic connection to fixtures and controllers for DMX-based output protocols by using the Highlight Mode of the Device Manager, which sends value 255 on all 512 channels to the selected devices [full-on white].
(#3612)
DMX Watcher: Now runs in its own user interface thread in order to improve the software's overall usability and responsiveness.
(#3897)
Fixture Editor: The Check Library functionality now scans for duplicate channels or duplicate channel numbers.
(#4542)
MIDI Watcher: Now runs in its own user interface thread in order to improve the software's overall usability and responsiveness.
(#3898)
Script Editor: Improved the performance by optimizing the way the syntax is highlighted [incl. keywords, functions, and others].
(#2418)
Shape Table: Added a new column in order to set the minimum size for animated implode, explode, pulse shapes [Size MIN].
(#3679)
Task Watcher: Now runs in its own user interface thread in order to improve the software's overall usability and responsiveness.
(#3896)
MADRIX Hardware:
MADRIX LUNA: New firmware version 2.0.7232. Please update the firmware!
MADRIX LUNA: Added support for Streaming ACN / sACN.
(#1836, #4494)
MADRIX LUNA: Added a Channel Offset for each output port.
(#2486,#4527)
MADRIX LUNA: Web configuration page: Universes are now shown in hexadecimal notation and Art-Net Net switch / sub-net switch notation in the universes tooltip.
(#2486,#4527)
MADRIX LUNA: Fixed an issue that did continue to send the last frame that was received over USB under certain circumstances although new network data was received.
(#3833)
MADRIX LUNA: Fixed an issue that only allowed answering ping requests up to 32 byte.
(#3887)
MADRIX LUNA: Fixed an issue that did not send with the correct frame rate and timeout setting when having received ArtSync packages prior.
(#4520)
MADRIX NEBULA: New firmware version 2.3.7236. Please update the firmware!
MADRIX NEBULA: Start Channel has been redesigned to Channel Offset.
(#4381)
MADRIX NEBULA: Changed the task ratio of SM16703 from 1:2/2:1 to 1:3/3:1.
(#4367)
MADRIX NEBULA: Fixed an issue that only applied a new IP address that was set over USB after a power cycle.
(#3838)
MADRIX NEBULA: Fixed an issue that did continue to send the last frame that was received over USB under certain circumstances although new network data was received.
(#3849)
MADRIX NEBULA: Fixed an issue that could freeze the device, when quitting the MADRIX Software while using LPD6803 and having Channels Per Universe set to a value that could not be divided by 3.
(#4362)
MADRIX NEBULA: Fixed an issue that did not allow receiving data over USB when merging data from Art-Net and sACN.
(#4376)
MADRIX NEBULA: Fixed an issue that allowed special characters and control characters [ASCII] in names and descriptions, which are not filtered out.
(#4562, #4569)
MADRIX ORION: New firmware version 2.3.7236. Please update the firmware!
MADRIX ORION: Fixed an issue that only applied a new IP address that was set over USB after a power cycle.
(#3838)
MADRIX ORION: Fixed an issue that did not allow the DMX Channel to be set with help of the MADRIX Device Configuration window over Ethernet.
(#4450)
MADRIX ORION: Fixed an issue that allowed special characters and control characters [ASCII] in names and descriptions, which are not filtered out.
(#4562, #4569)
MADRIX ORION: Fixed an issue that did not allow to retrieve the currently set Start Channel over USB when using the MADRIX Device Configuration window.
(#4555)
MADRIX STELLA: New firmware version 2.3.7236. Please update the firmware!
MADRIX STELLA: Start Channel has been redesigned to Channel Offset.
(#4381)
MADRIX STELLA: Fixed an issue that only applied a new IP address that was set over USB after a power cycle.
(#3838)
MADRIX STELLA: Fixed an issue that did continue to send the last frame that was received over USB under certain circumstances although new network data was received.
(#3849)
MADRIX STELLA: Fixed an issue that did not allow receiving data over USB when merging data from Art-Net and sACN.
(#4376)
MADRIX STELLA: Fixed an issue that allowed special characters and control characters [ASCII] in names and descriptions, which are not filtered out.
(#4562, #4569)
New Fixtures:
Acclaim Lighting - AL Graze AC.
(#4525)
Acclaim Lighting - Dyna Graze HO Exterior DMX.
(#4525)
Acclaim Lighting - Pixel Graze.
(#4525)
Abstract - Skyline 4.
(#4525)
Abstract - Skyline 8.
(#4525)
Abstract - Skyline 12.
(#4525)
Abstract - Aleph 2 ET.
(#4525)
Abstract - Matrix 5x5.
(#4525)
Abstract - Matrix 3x3.
(#4525)
Altman - Spectra Strip.
(#4525)
Altman - Sectra Cube.
(#4525)
Altman - Spectra Par 50.
(#4525)
Altman - Spectra Par 100.
(#4525)
Altman - Spectra Par 200.
(#4525)
Altman - Spectra Par 400.
(#4525)
Anolis - ArcPad Xtreme-CE.
(#4525)
Anolis - Divine 160.
(#4525)
Anolis - Arc Pad Zoom 48MC.
(#4525)
Anolis - ArcPad 94 Integral-CE (RGBW).
(#4525)
Anolis - ArcPad 96 Integral (RGB).
(#4525)
Anolis - ArcSource Inground 24 MC Integral.
(#4525)
Anolis - ArcSource Outdoor 16 MC Integral RGBW.
(#4525)
Anolis - ArcSource Outdoor 24 MC Integral RGBW.
(#4525)
Anolis - ArcSource Outdoor 48 MC Integral RGBW.
(#4525)
Anolis - Ambiane RGBW.
(#4525)
Anolis - ArcSource 140 COB Recessed.
(#4525)
Anolis - Arc Cove.
(#4525)
Blizzard Lighting - Motify Fresc.
(#4525)
Blizzard Lighting - Motif Atelier 8FX.
(#4525)
Blizzard Lighting - TOURnado IP EXA (RGBW).
(#4525)
Blizzard Lighting - TOURnado IP EXA (RGBA).
(#4525)
Blizzard Lighting - Motif Atelier 16FX.
(#4525)
Blizzard Lighting - Motif Sketch.
(#4525)
Blizzard Lighting - ToughPAR Quadra.
(#4525)
Blizzard Lighting - ToughStick EXA (RGBA).
(#4525)
Blizzard Lighting - ToughStick EXA (RGBW).
(#4525)
BriTeQ - BT-THEATRE 100EC.
(#4525)
BriTeQ - LDP-Colorbar 12FC.
(#4525)
BriTeQ - LDP-Colorbar 24FC.
(#4525)
BriTeQ - PRO BEAMER ZOOM Mk2 - INDOOR.
(#4525)
BSL - Aegle.
(#4525)
BSL - Infinity Summer.
(#4525)
BSL - Iris.
(#4525)
BSL - Magic Zoom 7.
(#4525)
BSL - Twist Zoom 7 LED.
(#4525)
BSL - Twist Beam 7 LED.
(#4525)
BSL - Pegasus.
(#4525)
BSL - Magic Zoom 19.
(#4525)
BSL - Magic Beam 7.
(#4525)
BSL - Impact Beam 15 LED.
(#4525)
Cameo - BAR 10 RGB IR WH.
(#4525)
Cameo - BAR 10 RGBA.
(#4525)
Cameo - BAR 10 RGB IR.
(#4525)
Cameo - PIXELBAR DTW PRO.
(#4525)
Cameo - PIXBAR 650 CPRO.
(#4525)
Cameo - PIXBAR 600 PRO.
(#4525)
Cameo - FLAT PAR RGB 10 IR WH.
(#4525)
Cameo - Flat Star.
(#4525)
Cameo - FLAT MOON.
(#4525)
Cameo - FLAT PAR 1 TW IR.
(#4525)
Cameo - Flat Pro 7 XS.
(#4525)
Cameo - FLAT PAR 1 RGBW IR WH.
(#4525)
Cameo - FLAT PRO FLOOD IP65 TRI.
(#4525)
Cameo - FLAT PRO 7 IP65.
(#4525)
Cameo - FLAT PAR 1 RGBW IR.
(#4525)
Cameo - FLAT PRO 18.
(#4525)
Christie Lites - Freedom Par Quad-4 RGBA D-fi.
(#4525)
Christie Lites - CF-72 Color Force RGBA.
(#4525)
Christie Lites - CF-12 Color Force RGBA.
(#4525)
Christie Lites - CFII-72 Color Force II.
(#4525)
Christie Lites - CFII-48 Color Force II.
(#4525)
Christie Lites - SIXPAR 200 IP65 RGBAW+UV.
(#4525)
Christie Lites - SIXPAR 200 RGBAW+UV.
(#4525)
Christie Lites - Sceptron 10 1000mm.
(#4525)
Christie Lites - Sceptron 10 320mm.
(#4525)
Christie Lites - Sceptron 20 1000mm.
(#4525)
Christie Lites - Sceptron 20 320mm.
(#4525)
Christie Lites - Sceptron 40 1000mm.
(#4525)
Christie Lites - Sceptron 40 320mm.
(#4525)
Contest - IPZOOM 3x15QC.
(#4525)
Contest - IPZOOM 7x15QC.
(#4525)
Contest - IPANEL24x10QC.
(#4525)
Contest - IPSPOT 7x10FIVE.
(#4525)
Deliya - 54 PCS 3WRGBW leds par lights.
(#4525)
Deliya - LED BAR WASH 324.
(#4525)
Deliya - IMOVE RAY25.
(#4525)
Deliya - BSL Impact Zoom 15LED.
(#4525)
Deliya - LED-2825 ZOOM.
(#4525)
Deliya - SI-108 MiniBeam 150.
(#4525)
Deliya - SI-108 MiniSpot 150.
(#4525)
DTS - FOS 100 Power Fc.
(#4525)
DTS - FOS 100 Power Solo Fc.
(#4525)
DTS - FOS 100 Dynamic.
(#4525)
DTS - FOS 100 Power Fc.
(#4525)
DTS - FOCUS SOLO ZOOM IP65.
(#4525)
DTS - Titan Solo HP.
(#4525)
DTS - MINI BRICK.
(#4525)
DTS - Core.
(#4525)
DTS - Nec NRG 810.
(#4525)
DTS - Max L.
(#4525)
DTS - Nec NRG 510.
(#4525)
DTS - Nec NRG 1201.
(#4525)
DTS - Nec NRG 1401.
(#4525)
Duno Sono - Barre à 240 LEDs RGB.
(#4525)
Duno Sono - Barre LEDs RGB.
(#4525)
Duno Sono - LED COLOR CHANGER.
(#4525)
Duno Sono - PIXEL-L120W.
(#4525)
Duno Sono - PIXEL-S480W.
(#4525)
EK Lights - BRIX-FC.
(#4525)
EK Lights - ChromaPix-M33.
(#4525)
EK Lights - COLLIDER FC.
(#4525)
Ekta Vision - iLVM 4C.
(#4541)
Ekta Vision - iLVF 24C.
(#4541)
Ekta Vision - iLVF 32C.
(#4541)
Ekta Vision - iLVM 10C-E.
(#4541)
Ekta Vision - iLVM 12C-E.
(#4541)
Ekta Vision - iLVM 4C-Q.
(#4541)
Ekta Vision - iLVM 4C-Qs.
(#4541)
Ekta Vision - iLVM 6C-Q.
(#4541)
Ekta Vision - iLVM 8C.
(#4541)
Ekta Vision - iLVM 8C-E.
(#4541)
Ekta Vision - LVM 10C-E.
(#4541)
Ekta Vision - LVM 12C.
(#4541)
Ekta Vision - LVM 12C-E.
(#4541)
Ekta Vision - LVM 16C.
(#4541)
Ekta Vision - LVM 16C-D-E.
(#4541)
Ekta Vision - LVM 16C-E.
(#4541)
Ekta Vision - LVM 20C-E.
(#4541)
Ekta Vision - LVM 6C-Q.
(#4541)
Ekta Vision - LVM 8C-E.
(#4541)
Ekta Vision - LVM 9C.
(#4541)
elan Lighting - CITYCOLOR-551-IP.
(#4541)
elan Lighting - Ecoparcan-1815-RGBWA+UV.
(#4541)
elan Lighting - PSD 518.
(#4541)
elan Lighting - PSD-1415-IP.
(#4541)
elan Lighting - Strobe 1000 RGB+W.
(#4541)
Elation Professional - Arena Par.
(#4541)
Elation Professional - Arena Par CW.
(#4541)
Elation Professional - Arena Par Zoom.
(#4541)
Elation Professional - Arena Q7 Zoom.
(#4541)
Elation Professional - Arena Zoom Q7IP.
(#4541)
Elation Professional - Color Tone 50.
(#4541)
Elation Professional - Colour Pendant.
(#4541)
Elation Professional - CUEPIX Blinder WW2.
(#4541)
Elation Professional - CUEPIX Blinder WW4.
(#4541)
Elation Professional - CUEPIX Batten.
(#4541)
Elation Professional - Elar Q1.
(#4541)
Elation Professional - EVHD2.
(#4541)
Elation Professional - EVHD3.
(#4541)
Elation Professional - EVHD5.
(#4541)
Elation Professional - FUZE PAR Z60 IP.
(#4541)
Elation Professional - FUZE PAR Z120 IP.
(#4541)
Elation Professional - FUZE PAR Z175.
(#4541)
Elation Professional - FUZE WASH Z120.
(#4541)
Elation Professional - PROTRON 3K COLOR.
(#4541)
Elation Professional - Proton Eclypse.
(#4541)
Elation Professional - TVL CYC RGBW.
(#4541)
Elation Professional - OPTI Quad Par.
(#4541)
Elation Professional - ZCL BAR Z300 IP.
(#4541)
Elation Professional - ZCL 360 BAR.
(#4541)
Elation Professional - ZCL 360i.
(#4541)
Electroconcept - Spotlight MATRIX 430.
(#4541)
Electroconcept - LED 1018.
(#4541)
Electroconcept - SLA Retina.
(#4541)
Electroconcept - eyeBall.
(#4541)
Electroconcept - Dazer RGB.
(#4541)
Electroconcept - Pancake Quad.
(#4541)
Electroconcept - Pancake RGBW.
(#4541)
Electroconcept - Stingray Profile.
(#4541)
Electroconcept - Stingray Profile 4‐color.
(#4541)
Electroconcept - Stingray mini.
(#4541)
Electroconcept - 1018 QUAD Outdoor.
(#4541)
Electroconcept - eyeBall Outdoor.
(#4541)
Eliminator Lighting - TRiDiSC 9 IR.
(#4541)
Eliminator Lighting - Electro 64BLED.
(#4541)
Eliminator Lighting - Electro 86.
(#4541)
Eliminator Lighting - Mini Par RGBW LED.
(#4541)
Eliminator Lighting - Electro 56 LED.
(#4541)
Eliminator Lighting - Stealth Beam.
(#4541)
Eliminator Lighting - Electro Disc LED.
(#4541)
elumen8 - Tour Batten Quad.
(#4541)
elumen8 - Matrix Tri Pixel Panel 25 MKII.
(#4541)
elumen8 - Tri 4 Pixel Batten.
(#4541)
elumen8 - Tri 8 Pixel Batten.
(#4541)
elumen8 - Plasma 3K RGB.
(#4541)
Encore Professional Lighting - AuraWash 19Quad EFX.
(#4541)
Enttec - PHERO 30 RGB PIXEL BAR.
(#4541)
Enttec - PHERO 33 RGB PIXEL BAR.
(#4541)
Enttec - 144 LEDS PIXEL TILE.
(#4541)
Equinox - Shard.
(#4541)
ETC - ColorSource CYC.
(#4541)
ETC - ColorSource Linear.
(#4541)
ETC - ColorSource Spot.
(#4541)
EUROLITE - LED MFX-8.
(#4541)
EUROLITE - Zeitgeist PMC-16.
(#4541)
EUROLITE - LED KLS-180.
(#4541)
EUROLITE - LED KLS-401/801.
(#4541)
EUROLITE - LED PARty Spot.
(#4541)
EUROLITE - LED BigPARty Spot.
(#4541)
EUROLITE - LED MSB-8i Bar.
(#4541)
EUROLITE - LED MFX-1.
(#4541)
EUROLITE - LED MFX-2.
(#4541)
EUROLITE - LED MFX-4.
(#4541)
EUROLITE - LED IP T1000 QCL.
(#4541)
EUROLITE - LED BAR-12 QCL RGBW.
(#4541)
EUROLITE - LED STP-7 Beam/Wash Bar.
(#4541)
EUROLITE - LED CBB-4 COB RGB.
(#4541)
EUROLITE - LED Bar Rainbow.
(#4541)
EUROLITE - LED BAR-6 QCL RGBW.
(#4541)
EUROLITE - LED IP T2000 QCL.
(#4541)
EUROLITE - LED IP T2000 TCL.
(#4541)
EUROLITE - LED PIX-144 RGB.
(#4541)
EUROLITE - LED PIX-216 RGB.
(#4541)
EUROLITE - LED T1000 TCL.
(#4541)
EUROLITE - LED IP T2000 WW.
(#4541)
EUROLITE - LED IP T1000 WW.
(#4541)
EUROLITE - LED CBB-6 COB RGB.
(#4541)
EUROLITE - LED CBB-2 COB RGB.
(#4541)
EUROLITE - LED PAR-64 COB.
(#4541)
EUROLITE - LED PST-15W MK2 COB.
(#4541)
EUROLITE - LED PST-15W MK2 WW.
(#4541)
EUROLITE - AKKU Mini PST-10 QCL.
(#4541)
EUROLITE - AKKU Mini PARty RGBW.
(#4541)
EUROLITE - LED CLS-320 Strahler 6000K.
(#4541)
EUROLITE - LED PAR-30 COB RGB.
(#4541)
EUROLITE - LED IP PAR Z60 RGBW.
(#4541)
EUROLITE - LED PAR-56 QCL Short.
(#4541)
EUROLITE - LED IP PAR 12x3W TCL.
(#4541)
EUROLITE - LED PAR-56 COB RGB 100W.
(#4541)
EUROLITE - LED PAR-56 COB RGB 25W.
(#4541)
EUROLITE - LED PAR-56 COB RGB 60W.
(#4541)
EUROLITE - LED IP PAR 36x1W RGB.
(#4541)
EUROLITE - LED IP PAR 5x5W WW.
(#4541)
EUROLITE - LED PML-80 COB RGB.
(#4541)
EUROLITE - LED Z-PAR RGBW.
(#4541)
EUROLITE - LED ML-30 COB RGB.
(#4541)
EUROLITE - LED ML-46 COB RGBW/RGBA.
(#4541)
EUROLITE - LED SLS-6 TCL.
(#4541)
EUROLITE - LED BigPARty TCL Spot.
(#4541)
EUROLITE - LED PARty TCL Spot.
(#4541)
EUROLITE - LED SLS-9 QCL.
(#4541)
EUROLITE - LED SLS-7 QCL.
(#4541)
EUROLITE - LED SLS-180 RGB.
(#4541)
EUROLITE - LED SLS-184 RGB.
(#4541)
EUROLITE - LED IP PAD QCL.
(#4541)
EUROLITE - LSD-18.25.
(#4541)
EUROLITE - LED Pixel Mesh 64x64.
(#4541)
EUROLITE - LED PT-100/120.
(#4541)
EUROLITE - LED Pixel Pole.
(#4541)
EUROLITE - TourBar 64 RGBW.
(#4541)
JB-Lighting - Sparx 7.
(#4525)
JB-Lighting - Sparx 10.
(#4525)
Schnick Schnack - LED D25-250.
(#4541)
Schnick Schnack - LED Tile B33.
(#4541)
Schnick Schnack - LED Tile B50.
(#4541)
Schnick Schnack - LED Tile D50.
(#4541)
Showtec - Pixel Tube.
(#4571)
Stairville - Pixel Panel 144 RGB.
(#4571)
Stairville - Pixel Panel 440 RGB.
(#4571)
General Improvements And Changes:
MADRIX Installer/Deinstaller/Setup: Added a new Water Showcase sample Setup.
(#4305)
MADRIX KEY: Introducing MADRIX 5 KEY preprogrammer / MADRIX 5 License preprogrammer. While not enabling any data output, it removes all other major demo mode limitations. Learn more here
(#4032, #4261)
MADRIX KEY: Updated the driver (Version 6.81).
(#3556)
User Interface Improvements And Changes:
Cue List: Storage Place are now easier to distinguish when the Cue List is running [Selected with light gray, Empty with gray, Occupied with dark gray].
(#3402)
MADRIX | Simplified Chinese: Chinese characters are now easier to read due to a reduced font weight.
(#3619)
Menu: The keyboard shortcut Tab is again shown for View > Move Touch To Next Screen.
(#4464)
User Manuals:
MADRIX LUNA Quick Start Guide: Updated the guide [May 2019].
(#4093)
MADRIX NEBULA Quick Start Guide: Updated the guide [April 2019].
(#3990)
New And Updated Script/Macro Functions:
New Effect: SCE Credits with SetColorSelect, GetColorSelect, SetAutoStart, GetAutoStart, ToggleAutoStart, Start, SetEndMode, GetEndMode, SetTextAlignmentHorizontal, GetTextAlignmentHorizontal, SetTextAlignmentVertical, GetTextAlignmentVertical, SetShuffle, GetShuffle, SetShuffleCount, GetShuffleCount, SetLineBreak, GetLineBreak, SetPageBreak, GetPageBreak, SetPageFade, GetPageFade, SetRotation, GetRotation, SetFilteringMode, GetFilteringMode, COLORSELECT_PAGE, COLORSELECT_LINE, ENDMODE_MOVE, ENDMODE_STAY, ENDMODE_CLEAR, TEXT_ALIGNMENT_HORIZONTAL_LEFT, TEXT_ALIGNMENT_HORIZONTAL_CENTER, TEXT_ALIGNMENT_HORIZONTAL_RIGHT, TEXT_ALIGNMENT_VERTICAL_TOP, TEXT_ALIGNMENT_VERTICAL_CENTER, TEXT_ALIGNMENT_VERTICAL_BOTTOM, FILTERING_MODE_NEAREST_NEIGHBOR, FILTERING_MODE_LINEAR.
(#4030)
New Effect: SCE Split Shapes with SetEmissions, GetEmissions, SetGenerations, GetGenerations, SetVelocity, GetVelocity, SetVelocityMin, GetVelocityMin, SetVelocityMax, GetVelocityMax, SetVelocityDistributionMode, GetVelocityDistributionMode, SetLifetime, GetLifetime, SetLifetimeMin, GetLifetimeMin, SetLifetimeMax, GetLifetimeMax, SetLifetimeDistributionMode, GetLifetimeDistributionMode, SetSpread, GetSpread, SetSpreadMin, GetSpreadMin, SetSpreadMax, GetSpreadMax, SetSpreadDistributionMode, GetSpreadDistributionMode, SetSize, GetSize, SetSizeMin, GetSizeMin, SetSizeMax, GetSizeMax, SetSizeDistributionMode, GetSizeDistributionMode, SetSwirl, GetSwirl, SetEmissionAngle, GetEmissionAngle, SetFadeout, GetFadeout, SetAlphaMix, GetAlphaMix, SetPathAligned, GetPathAligned, SetAnimationDuration, GetAnimationDuration, SetCenterMode, GetCenterMode, SetColorMode, GetColorMode, SetShapeMode, GetShapeMode, CENTER_MODE_FIXED, CENTER_MODE_RANDOM, COLOR_MODE_INHERITING, COLOR_MODE_PER_CYCLE, COLOR_MODE_PER_GENERATION, COLOR_MODE_ROUND_ROBIN, SHAPE_MODE_INHERITING, SHAPE_MODE_PER_CYCLE, SHAPE_MODE_PER_GENERATION, SHAPE_MODE_ROUND_ROBIN.
(#3575)
New Effect: SCE Water with SetSpeedVariance, GetSpeedVariance, SetEnergy, GetEnergy, SetEnergyMax, GetEnergyMax, SetEnergyDistribution, GetEnergyDistribution, SetLength, GetLength, SetLengthMax, GetLengthMax, SetLengthDistribution, GetLengthDistribution, SetPitch1, GetPitch1, SetPixelPitch1, GetPixelPitch1, SetPitch2, GetPitch2, SetPixelPitch2, GetPixelPitch2, SetPitch3, GetPitch3, SetPixelPitch3, GetPixelPitch3, SetPitch, SetPixelPitch, SetInterval, GetInterval, SetIntervalMax, GetIntervalMax, SetIntervalDistribution, GetIntervalDistribution, SetReflect, GetReflect, ToggleReflect, SetDisplacement, GetDisplacement, SetDisplacementSpeed, GetDisplacementSpeed, SetDisplacementDistribution, GetDisplacementDistribution.
(#3793)
New Effect: TRI Flash with SetFadeIn, GetFadeIn, SetFadeOut, GetFadeOut.
(#2269)
New Effect: TRI Fluid with SetRadius, GetRadius, SetVorticity, GetVorticity, SetDensity, GetDensity, SetVelocity, GetVelocity, SetDuration, GetDuration, SetFade, GetFade, SetDeceleration, GetDeceleration, SetColorMode, GetColorMode, MODE_COLOR_TABLE, MODE_GRADIENT.
(#2271)
New Effect: TRI Split Shapes with SetEmissions, GetEmissions, SetGenerations, GetGenerations, SetVelocity, GetVelocity, SetVelocityMin, GetVelocityMin, SetVelocityMax, GetVelocityMax, SetVelocityDistributionMode, GetVelocityDistributionMode, SetLifetime, GetLifetime, SetLifetimeMin, GetLifetimeMin, SetLifetimeMax, GetLifetimeMax, SetLifetimeDistributionMode, GetLifetimeDistributionMode, SetSpread, GetSpread, SetSpreadMin, GetSpreadMin, SetSpreadMax, GetSpreadMax, SetSpreadDistributionMode, GetSpreadDistributionMode, SetSize, GetSize, SetSizeMin, GetSizeMin, SetSizeMax, GetSizeMax, SetSizeDistributionMode, GetSizeDistributionMode, SetSwirl, GetSwirl, SetEmissionAngle, GetEmissionAngle, SetFadeout, GetFadeout, SetAlphaMix, GetAlphaMix, SetPathAligned, GetPathAligned, SetAnimationDuration, GetAnimationDuration, SetColorMode, GetColorMode, SetShapeMode, GetShapeMode, COLOR_MODE_INHERITING, COLOR_MODE_PER_CYCLE, COLOR_MODE_PER_GENERATION, COLOR_MODE_ROUND_ROBIN, SHAPE_MODE_INHERITING, SHAPE_MODE_PER_CYCLE, SHAPE_MODE_PER_GENERATION, SHAPE_MODE_ROUND_ROBIN.
(#3575)
New Effect: TRI Water with SetSpeedVariance, GetSpeedVariance, SetEnergy, GetEnergy, SetEnergyMax, GetEnergyMax, SetEnergyDistribution, GetEnergyDistribution, SetLength, GetLength, SetLengthMax, GetLengthMax, SetLengthDistribution, GetLengthDistribution, SetPitch1, GetPitch1, SetPixelPitch1, GetPixelPitch1, SetPitch2, GetPitch2, SetPixelPitch2, GetPixelPitch2, SetPitch3, GetPitch3, SetPixelPitch3, GetPixelPitch3, SetPitch, SetPixelPitch, SetReflect, GetReflect, ToggleReflect, SetDisplacement, GetDisplacement, SetDisplacementSpeed, GetDisplacementSpeed, SetDisplacementDistribution, GetDisplacementDistribution.
(#3793)
New Functions For SCE Capture: SetAlphaBlending, GetAlphaBlending.
(#1465)
New Functions For SCE Gradient And SCE Wave / Radial: SetDisplacement, GetDisplacement, SetDisplacementSpeed, GetDisplacementSpeed, SetDisplacementDistribution, GetDisplacementDistribution.
(#3677, #3785)
Changed Functions For SCE Wave / Radial SetPeak, GetPeak.
(#3785)
New And Updated Functions For MADRIX Effects That Use The Shape Table: ShapeTableSetShapeMinSize, ShapeTableGetShapeMinSize, ShapeTableAddShape.
(#3679)
New And Updated Functions for MADRIX Effects That Use The String Table: StringTableGetPagesCount, StringTableAddPage, StringTableRemovePage, StringTableMovePageToNext, StringTableMovePageToPrev, StringTableInvertPages, StringTableSwapPages, StringTableGetCount, StringTableMoveStringUp, StringTableMoveStringDown, StringTableInvert, StringTableSwapStrings, StringTableGetString, StringTableSetString, StringTableAddString, StringTableRemoveString.
(#3176)
New Functions For SCE Drops, S2L Drops, M2L Drops, And TRI Drops: SetPeak, GetPeak.
(#886)
New Contants For Rendering Mode Extended: SHAPE_TYPE_PENTAGON_OUTLINED, SHAPE_TYPE_PENTAGON_OUTLINED_IMPLODE, SHAPE_TYPE_PENTAGON_OUTLINED_EXPLODE, SHAPE_TYPE_PENTAGON_OUTLINED_PULSE, SHAPE_TYPE_PENTAGON_FILLED, SHAPE_TYPE_PENTAGON_FILLED_IMPLODE, SHAPE_TYPE_PENTAGON_FILLED_EXPLODE, SHAPE_TYPE_PENTAGON_FILLED_PULSE, SHAPE_TYPE_HEXAGON_OUTLINED, SHAPE_TYPE_HEXAGON_OUTLINED_IMPLODE, SHAPE_TYPE_HEXAGON_OUTLINED_EXPLODE, SHAPE_TYPE_HEXAGON_OUTLINED_PULSE, SHAPE_TYPE_HEXAGON_FILLED, SHAPE_TYPE_HEXAGON_FILLED_IMPLODE, SHAPE_TYPE_HEXAGON_FILLED_EXPLODE, SHAPE_TYPE_HEXAGON_FILLED_PULSE.
(#1512)
Bugfixes:
Art-Net: Nodes with a port type of None will no longer be shown, instead of showing them as output node with virtual universe 0.
(#3728)
Art-Net: Fixed an issue that showed MADRIX as a node with 3 universes when searching for nodes in the network while having an input node set up.
(#4424)
Art-Net: Fixed an issue that showed an empty node for each input when searching for nodes in the network while having devices connected that provide input ports.
(#4424)
Art-Net: Fixed an issue that did not allow to change the Broadcast IP Address for manually added input nodes.
(#4561)
CITP: Fixed a critical issue that could halt the software when loading a Setup file including Storage Places with the SCE Capture effect while having CITP activated.
(#4468)
Cue List: Fixed an issue that did not execute a cross-fade when using the Cue List and jumping to a Storage Place where SCE Image could not access and load the referenced files [because it was not available anymore on the drive, for example].
(#4425)
Cue List: Fixed an issue that did not execute a cross-fade when using the Cue List and jumping to a Storage Place where SCE Video could not access and load the referenced video file [because it was not available anymore on the drive, for example].
(#4499)
Device Manager > DMX Input: Fixed an issue that did not allow to use one, single source for multiple virtual inputs [Mapping].
(#4119)
Device Manager > MIDI: Fixed a critical issue that could crash the software when deactiviating MTC again for a device that cannot receive MIDI Time Code.
(#4412)
Device Manager > MIDI: Fixed a critical issue that could crash the software when activiating MTC and trying to receive MIDI Time Code.
(#4487)
DMX Watcher: Fixed an issue that reversed the colum and row options.
(#4349)
Fixture Editor: Fixed an issue that allowed to create fixtures with more than 512 channels.
(#4544)
Fixture Library: Fixed the DMX start address of the fixture profiles Color Kinetics iColor Flex SLX 50x1 PDS-60ca 1 per supply from 1 / 150 to 1 / 1, Color Kinetics iColor Flex SLX 50x1 PDS-60ca 2 per supply from 1 / 300 to 1 / 151, Color Kinetics eW Flex SLX 50x1 PDS-60ca 1 per supply from 1 / 50 to 1 / 1, and Color Kinetics eW Flex SLX 50x1 PDS-60ca 2 per supply from 1 / 100 to 1 / 51.
(#4238)
Fixture Library: Fixed a number of fixture profiles that included duplicate channels or duplicate channel numbers.
(#4542)
Group Control: Fixed an issue that did only allow 255 Group Presets instead of 256.
(#4073)
Group Control: Fixed an issue that did not show the corresponding tooltips anymore.
(#4347)
Group Control: Fixed an issue that did not fade to Group Preset 1 if you had called it before calling a different preset.
(#4477)
Group Control: Fixed an issue that did not allow to call a Group Preset again after manually adjusting a fader after calling said preset.
(#4477)
MADRIX: Added missing translations for French, Simplified Chinese, and Spanish.
(#4443)
MADRIX: Fixed an issue that did show the font too small when editing the value of a fader in the second Layer view.
(#4348)
MADRIX: Fixed an issue that did not allow to skip by using a double-click on the buttons for Fade To Left, Fade To Middle, Fade To Right.
(#4449)
MADRIX KEY: Fixed an issue that could make the firmware update fail in 10 % of the cases.
(#3556)
Matrix Generator: Fixed an issue that did not remember the last used value for Fixture Count Limit Per Universe when opening the window anew.
(#4358)
Map Settings: Fixed that several control were not initialized with the correct font when switching to a different language while the window was open.
(#4368)
Options: Fixed that several tooltips were not initialized with the correct font.
(#4393)
Patch Editor > Add Fixtures: Fixed an issue that did not remember the last used value for Fixture Count Limit Per Universe when opening the window anew.
(#4358)
Patch Editor: Fixed a critical issue that could crash the software when reducing the Matrix Size while having fixture groups defined that were then positioned outside of the Matrix Size.
(#4455)
Patch Editor: Fixed a critical issue that could crash the software when applying a Position Z Offset to fixtures that are assigned to a fixture group with a default value lower than 255 with the new position being outside of the Matrix Size.
(#4455)
PLEXUS Configuration: Fixed an issue that showed an out-of-memory warning when using a PLEXUS, disconnecting it, and then opening the PLEXUS Configuration window.
(#4623)
Previews: Improved the font scaling to ensure that the text for the OpenGL error message remains legible across all languages.
(#4336)
Previews: Fixed a issue that did not update the text for the OpenGL error message when switching the language.
(#4337)
Remote Editor [DMX-IN | MIDI]: Fixed an issue that did not translate a function when shown in the list.
(#4474)
Remote HTTP: Fixed an issue that did not correctly update the state of Storage Places and only showed the state of the previously activated Storage Place for the third iPad GUI.
(#4280)
SCE/S2L/M2L/TRI Drops: Fixed an issue that did remove objects before they were fully outside of the rendered matrix under certain circumstances.
(#3894)
SCE Video: Fixed an issue that did not load a video file when the operating system did not have an active audio playback device available while Audio Output was enabled in the software [Preferences > Device Manager... > Audio].
(#4251)
SCE Video: Fixed an issue that did discard the referenced video file including name and directory, when switching to and from a Storage Place that could not access and load the original file [because it was not available anymore on the drive, for example].
(#4361)
SCE Video: Fixed an issue that did not execute a cross-fade when switching to a Storage Place with multiple layers of SCE Video and the first layer had Auto-Start disabled.
(#4411)
SCE Video: Fixed a critical issue that could crash the software due to eventual memory overload since the required RAM would not be freed up correctly after frequently loading videos using the Media Foundation decoder.
(#4475)
Task Watcher: Fixed a critical issue that could crash the software after closing the Task Watcher when showing a very large number of devices.
(#2249)
TRI Explosions: Fixed an issue that only allowed triggering when releasing a control and also when pressing a button.
(#3740)
TRI Fluid: Fixed an issue that only triggered at a single location when pressing multiple buttons, instead of multiple locations.
(#3740)
TRI Fluid: Objects now maintain the same color as long as the same button is pressed instead of generating new colors for each new frame.
(#3870)
TRI Tubes: Removed the unnecessary BPM parameter.
(#3740)

New in MADRIX 5.0.6.0 (Mar 12, 2019)

New in MADRIX 5.0.5.1 (Mar 6, 2019)

Improved Effects:
SCE Drops: The effect can now benefit from performance optimizations when using Rendering Mode 'Extended' while rendering only patched voxels ['Preferences > Options... > Performance > Rendering > Patched Only'].
(#3686)
SCE Fire Improved the performance.
(#3641)
SCE Graph: The effect can now benefit from performance optimizations while rendering only patched voxels ['Preferences > Options... > Performance > Rendering > Patched Only'].
(#3686)
SCE Image: Images that are distributed across several layers of SCE Image effects are now displayed at the same time when loading the corresponding Storage Place provided that all layers have finished rendering and provide display data first.
(#3963)
SCE Starfield: The effect can now benefit from performance optimizations when using Rendering Mode 'Extended' while rendering only patched voxels ['Preferences > Options... > Performance > Rendering > Patched Only'].
SCE Video: Improved file compatibility, especially for H.264 files.
(#3907)
S2L Drops: The effect can now benefit from performance optimizations when using Rendering Mode 'Extended' while rendering only patched voxels ['Preferences > Options... > Performance > Rendering > Patched Only'].
(#3686)
S2L Level Shape: The effect can now benefit from performance optimizations while rendering only patched voxels ['Preferences > Options... > Performance > Rendering > Patched Only'].
(#3686)
M2L Drops: The effect can now benefit from performance optimizations when using Rendering Mode 'Extended' while rendering only patched voxels ['Preferences > Options... > Performance > Rendering > Patched Only'].
(#3686)
Improved Features:
About: The 'Expiration Date' of MADRIX KEYs is now shown if a KEY (i.e. a Software License) is programmed to only be valid until a specific date.
(#4057)
Art-Net: Devices that are manually created and can only send or receive are now shown as such instead of automatically listing both options.
(#3915)
Device Updater [LUNA / NEBULA / STELLA / ORION]: Added the option to upload a separate file in order to use a firmware that is currently not included. [Only use this feature when instructed by MADRIX support personnel. In case of misuse, you may void your warranty!]
(#3798)
DMX-IN Remote Editor: Added remote control functions for the Cue List again [Go, Back, Goto, Play / Pause].
(#3741)
DMX-IN Remote Editor: Changed the 'Play/Stop' remote control function for Chasers to 'Play / Pause / Stop' [0 – 84 = Stop | 85 – 169 = Pause | 170 – 255 = Play].
(#3741)
External Previews: 'Keep Always On Top' is now automatically always activated in 'DVI' mode.
(#3729)
Fixture Editor: A library is now automatically checked for errors when loading, saving, or merging it.
(#3731)
Fixture Editor: A fixture is now automatically checked for errors when editing it and confirming with 'Apply' or 'OK'.
FX Filters: Vastly improved the performance of 'Kaleidoscope 6x' and 'Kaleidoscope 16x'; especially when using a rectangular Matrix Size/pixel resolution.
(#1785)
MADRIX: Multiple layers that are included in a single Storage Place will now be triggered at the same time in order to better synchronize their frames, rendering, and as such the visual output.
(#3962)
MADRIX: Crossfades will now only be started when the next effect has already started rendering and provides usable data. [In practice, this mainly applies to SCE Image and SCE Video.]
(#3965)
MADRIX: Added a new menu entry to quickly find the currently used software license [Help > MADRIX KEY > License...].
(#4130)
Matrix Generator: Fixture profiles are now automatically checked before they are added to the Patch [Thus, invalid fixtures cannot be added anymore].
(#3730)
Logfile: Files can no longer be overwritten accidentally since the software now asks for confirmation.
(#1479)
MIDI Watcher: Files can no longer be overwritten accidentally since the software now asks for confirmation.
(#1479)
Options > Startup: The currently loaded Setup file can quickly be set as the Setup to be loaded during Startup ['Preferences > Options... > Startup > Open This Setup > Current'].
(#3982)
Patch Editor > Add Fixtures: Fixture profiles are now automatically checked before they are added to the Patch [Thus, invalid fixtures cannot be added anymore].
(#3730)
Previews: In demo mode, 'Patch Mask > Transparent' is always automatically enabled and this setting cannot be changed in order to make sure that you see your effects and fixtures when not having a MADRIX KEY connected.
(#4046)
Previews: Information overlays, such as 'Status Information' and 'Clock', now scale according to the windows size and monitor resolution.
(#4144)
Recording: The Main Output Recording window now opens next to the 'REC' button in order to not block it.
(#4106)
Translations/Languages [German]: Added missing translations.
(#4172)
MADRIX Hardware:
MADRIX LUNA: New firmware version 1.6.7172. Please update the firmware!
MADRIX LUNA: Web configuration page: Fixed a critical issue that discarded the current In Case Of Data Connection Loss setting when disconnected from power and automatically reset to the default value again.
(#3802)
MADRIX NEBULA: New firmware version 2.2.7206. Please update the firmware!
MADRIX NEBULA: Added new supported LEDs: GS8207.
(#3724)
MADRIX NEBULA: Added new supported LEDs: TM1804 [400 kHz].
(#3748, #3764)
MADRIX NEBULA: Added new supported LEDs: UCS2903.
(#3747, #3749)
MADRIX NEBULA: Web configuration page: Universes up to number 32,768 can now be assigned.
(#3615)
MADRIX NEBULA: During normal operation, pressing the Reset button now sends an Art-Net PollReply [e.g., Device Manager] and a MADRIX PollReply [MADRIX Device Configuration].
(#3906)
MADRIX NEBULA: Fixed an issue for SJ1221 that could lead to flickering when using very long tape.
(#3911, #3918)
MADRIX NEBULA: Fixed an issue that did only apply a new IP address after changing it over USB after disconnecting it from power first.
(#3857)
MADRIX ORION: New firmware version 2.2.7206. Please update the firmware!
MADRIX ORION: During normal operation, pressing the Reset button now sends an Art-Net PollReply [e.g., Device Manager] and a MADRIX PollReply [MADRIX Device Configuration].
(#3906)
MADRIX ORION: Fixed an issue that did only apply a new IP address after changing it over USB after disconnecting it from power first.
(#3857)
MADRIX PLEXUS: New firmware version 1.9.7169. Please update the firmware!
MADRIX PLEXUS: Fixed an issue that did not allow Timers of the Extension Port to be triggered on the 31st of a month.
(#3720, #3781)
MADRIX PLEXUS: Fixed an issue that did not allow Timers of the Extension Port to be triggered 'Daily' at 00:00:00.
(#3682, #3720)
MADRIX PLEXUS: Fixed an issue that did not allow Timers of the Extension Port to stop when set to Action 'Port' and Type 'Cycle' while Valid Thru was set to 'Each Year', 'Each Month', or 'Each Day'.
(#3700, #3720)
MADRIX PLEXUS: Fixed an issue that triggered all Timers of the Extension Port between the last set time and the new time setting if the time was manually advanced.
(#3683, #3720)
MADRIX STELLA: New firmware version 2.2.7206. Please update the firmware!
MADRIX STELLA: Added RDM support.
#3472, #3589, #3882)
MADRIX STELLA: Added support for 2 Ethernet ports [Model V1.2 required].
(#XYZ)
MADRIX STELLA: Added daisy-chain support [Model V1.2 required].
(#XYZ)
MADRIX STELLA: Web configuration page: Universes up to number 32,768 can now be assigned.
(#3615)
MADRIX STELLA: During normal operation, pressing the Reset button now sends an Art-Net PollReply [e.g., Device Manager] and a MADRIX PollReply [MADRIX Device Configuration].
(#3906)
MADRIX STELLA: Fixed an issue that did only apply a new IP address after changing it over USB after disconnecting it from power first.
(#3857)
New Fixtures:
American DJ – Matrix Beam LED.
(#4089)
Chauvet DJ - Colorband PIX-M USB.
(#4039)
Chauvet DJ - SlimPAR Pro Q USB.
(#4039)
MARQ Lighting - RezoTubes.
(#3660)
General Improvements And Changes:
About: Legal Information now launches the user manual and directly takes you to the corresponding chapter.
(#4099)
End-User License Agreement: Updated the end-user license agreement. Please read it carefully. It is also available online.
(#4092)
MADRIX Installer/Deinstaller/Setup: Added the end-user license agreement as text file for quick access in the installation directory [... > MADRIX 5 > documents].
(#4092)
User Interface Improvements And Changes:
SCE Color Scroll / SCE Drops: Swapped the position of the Displacement Speed and Displacement Distribution.
(#4118)
SCE Drops / S2L Drops / M2L Drops / TRI Drops: Disabled the Rotation parameters when the rendering mode is set to Simple since they do not work in this mode.
(#3827)
User Manuals:
MADRIX 5 Script User Manual: Updated the user guide for MADRIX 5.
(#3243)
New And Updated Script/Macro Functions:
Global Macro: CueSetTimeCode() and CueSetDuration() now work with fps instead of ms as the last parameter.
(#2327)
Global Macro: Streamlined STORAGE_LEFT and STORAGE_RIGHT to LEFT, RIGHT, MAIN./strong>
(#3706)
Strings: Added compatibility with UTF-8, including masking of special characters ["\", """, "n", "t", "r"] .
(#2571)
Bugfixes:
Art-Net: Fixed a critical issue that could crash the software when manually creating a node in the 'Device Manager', activating it under tab 'DMX Devices', and then duplicating it under tab 'Art-Net'.
(#3895)
Art-Net: Fixed an issue that converted the Art-Net Remote device included in a MADRIX 3 Setup file to an output node instead of an input node.
(#3916)
Art-Net: Fixed an issue that did send 'ArtSync' across all network adapters instead of only using the network cards where devices/nodes are assigned to.
(#4045)
Chaser: Fixed an issue that did not update the Color Picker and Color Fader Box correctly when running Steps that use the Color Table.
(#1775)
Chaser: Fixed an issue that did not allow to trigger Steps remotely via the DMX-IN Remote Editor or MIDI Remote Editor [Chaser > Step].
(#4074)
Chaser: Changed the execution from 'Always' to 'Value Changed' in the DMX-IN Remote Editor for the main control [Chaser > Play / Pause / Stop].
(#4074)
Cue List: Fixed an issue that did not update the user interface, current cue, and playback state correctly when playing a Cue List and switching to Programmer view and back.
(#2843)
Cue List: Fixed an issue that did not allow the recording to be stopped via the second click on the REC button.
(#4108)
Filter FX: Fixed an issue that did not apply the Negative Mask filter correctly when using and modifying the Map Settings of a Layer.
(#3470)
ilter FX: Fixed a critical issue that could crash the software when using a filter from the Blur / Sharpen category while having set up a 3D patch with empty Z-Layers.
(#4266)
MADRIX Installer/Deinstaller/Setup: Saved sample setup files without activated Art-Net Remote device and without Audio Settings.
(#3913)
MADRIX: Storage Places with the default effect, SCE Color with color Black, cannot be saved anymore since they are basically empty [unless you change the Description].
(#1155)
MADRIX: Empty Storage Places with the default effect, SCE Color with color Black, cannot be copied via drag and drop anymore since they are basically empty [unless you change the Description].
(#1838)
MADRIX: Fixed an issue that did not correctly update the user interface when copying an occupied Storage Place and pasting it onto a deselected bin while having selected the same Storage on both decks, Deck A and Deck B.
(#2188)
MADRIX: Fixed an issue that did not show the correct context menu in the correct position when opening it again on a different Storage Place after having it opened already on a Storage Place.
(#3424)
MADRIX: Fixed an issue that only switched the user interface but did not correctly load an effect when selecting a Storage Place button that was only shown in parts on the user interface.
(#3459)
MADRIX: Fixed an issue of the BPM Tap feature that did calculate the BPM correctly, but did not tune to the beat.
(#3681)
MADRIX: Fixed an issue that rendered a still image when using 3000 BPM (or an integer multiple of this) and setting the Layer Pitch, Storage Place Pitch, and Speedmaster Deck A/B to their maximum value for certain MADRIX Effects [incl. SCE Bounce, SCE Clouds, SCE Drops, SCE Explosions, SCE Fire, SCE Flames, SCE Fluid, SCE Metaballs, SCE Shapes, SCE Starfield, SCE Swarm, SCE Tubes, S2L Drops, S2L Level Color Scroll, S2L Waveform, S2L Wavegraph, M2L Drops, M2L Color Scroll, TRI Drops, TRI Explosions, TRI Shapes, TRI Tubes, MAS Script].
(#3685)
MADRIX: Fixed an issue that did not correctly draw effects when setting up a custom Rotation in the Map Settings while Tile Mode None was chosen while rendering only patched voxels ['Preferences > Options... > Performance > Rendering > Patched Only'].
(#3726)
MADRIX: Fixed an issue that did not update the user interface when switching the language while the second Layer view was activated.
#3940)
MADRIX: Fixed an issue that did show tooltips of the second Layer view and the Group Control in the colors of the opposite theme of the user interface.
(#3631)
MADRIX: Fixed an issue that irregularly triggered the Main Output Strobe, Main Output Freeze, and Speed Master Pause Deck A/B instead of constantly when using the spacebar on the keyboard to activate it.
(#3939)
MADRIX: Fixed an issue that did not remember which of the two Layer views was active when switching between Storage Places.
(#4031)
MADRIX: Fixed an issue that did not always apply values for double distribution effect parameters correctly, for example when copying and pasting a layer.
Matrix Generator: Fixed an issue that did calculate the 'DMX Start Universe' and 'DMX Start Channel' as well as the 'Fixture Count Per Universe' incorrectly when setting a custom 'DMX Address MIN / MAX' in the Fixture Editor.
(#3095)
Options > Recording: The General 'FPS' slider is now working more correctly to allow for more granular control.
(#4151)
Patch Editor > Add Fixtures: Fixed an issue that did calculate the 'DMX Start Universe' and 'DMX Start Channel' as well as the 'Fixture Count Per Universe' incorrectly when setting a custom 'DMX Address MIN / MAX' in the Fixture Editor.
(#3095)
Patch Editor: Fixed an issue that did prevent fixtures to be assigned to an empty fixture group since the selection of either fixture or group was lost.
(#3618)
PLEXUS Configuration: Fixed an issue that did not show that column 'Start' was not available for 'Time Type' 'Sunset' or 'Sunrise' ['Start > N/A'].
(#3658)
Previews: Fixed an issue that did not refresh the Previews when quickly changing the Patch, for example via rapid keyboard inputs.
(#3967)
Remote HTTP: Fixed an issue that did not allow SetCuelistTimeCode and SetCuelistDuration to work correctly since they were still using milliseconds instead of FPS.
(#4177)
Sript: Fixed an issue that did not fully highlight @scriptname, @version, @author, and @description.
(#3820)
Sript: The Global Macro function 'SetFade()' now works correctly again.
(#4122)
Sript: The 'CueAdd()' function could halt the software.
(#4179)
SCE Color Scroll: Fixed an issue that did not correctly activate Step for hard edges when BPM was already set to a value of 0.
(#2471)
SCE Color Scroll: Fixed an issue that did not correctly hold the effect when using a Speed Master, Pause, or the Speed Pitch.
#3676)
SCE Drops: Fixed an issue that did not correctly hold the effect when using a Speed Master, Pause, or the Speed Pitch.
(#3676)
SCE Drops: Fixed an issue that always set the Length to a value of 0 when using the macro function 'SetLength()'.
(#3874)
SCE Fill Drops: Fixed an issue that did not immediately change the effect when setting the Duration to a value of 0 during a longer fill.
(#1902)
SCE Fill Snake: Fixed an issue that did not render the effect correctly when setting the speed master to a value higher than 1.
(#4137)
SCE Fire: Fixed an issue that did produce visual artifacts when changing the Map Settings of the Layer, i.e. its position mapping, by using the Effect Parameter Chaser.
(#3403)
SCE Fire: Fixed a critical issue that could crash the software when changing the Direction while using a very large Matrix Size/pixel resolution.
(#3641)
SCE Flames: Fixed an issue that did not update the effect when changing the colors while BPM was set to a value of 0.
(#2448)
SCE Gradient: Fixed an issue that did not correctly refresh and redraw the effect when the Map Settings had been changed while rendering only patched voxels.
(#3164)
SCE Image: Fixed an issue that did set frames of GIF files to a Duration of 1 second and thus seemed to not play them back fluently.
(#3600)
SCE Image: Fixed a critical issue that could crash the software when opening the Image Table and a thumbnail (an image) could not be loaded.
(#3912)
SCE Noise: Fixed a critical issue that could crash the software when setting the Storage Place Pitch and Speedmaster Deck A/B to their maximum values.
(#3687)
SCE Rotating Shapes: Fixed an issue that did ignore the alpha channel of the Color Table.
(#3886)
SCE Shapes: Fixed an issue that did not correctly refresh and redraw the effect when the Map Settings had been changed while rendering only patched voxels.
(#3164)
SCE Simple Shape: Fixed an issue that did not correctly refresh and redraw the effect when the Map Settings had been changed while rendering only patched voxels.
(#3164)
SCE Video: Fixed several issues that did not allow to play back specific video files or introduced graphical artifacts (such as certain QuickTime *.mov files).
(#3382)
SCE Video: Fixed an issue that did not allow to play back H.264-encoded video files correctly.
(#3907)
SCE Video: Fixed an issue that did not correctly scale certain button overlays when using large monitor resolutions.
(#3966)
S2L Drops: Fixed an issue that did not correctly hold the effect when using a Speed Master, Pause, or the Speed Pitch.
(#3676)
S2L Level Color Scroll: Fixed an issue that did not correctly hold the effect when using a Speed Master, Pause, or the Speed Pitch.
(#3676)
S2L Shapes: Fixed a critical issue that could result in incorrectly drawn visuals or even a software crash when activating Mirror while an audio signal was received.
(#3881)
M2L Color Scroll: Fixed an issue that did not correctly hold the effect when using a Speed Master, Pause, or the Speed Pitch.
(#3676)
M2L Drops: Fixed an issue that did not correctly hold the effect when using a Speed Master, Pause, or the Speed Pitch.
(#3676)
M2L Shapes: Fixed a critical issue that could result in incorrectly drawn visuals or even a software crash when activating Mirror while an audio signal was received.
(#3881)
Task Watcher: Fixed an issue that showed an incorrect number of video encoders when using SCE Video and several layers.
(#4298)
Touch Screen: Fixed an issue that always automatically scrolled to the last Storage Place 256 when selecting a different Storage.
(#3518)

New in MADRIX 5.0.4.0 (Aug 7, 2018)

Improved Features:
Options > Startup: You can now choose to let the software automatically restart after an unexpected shutdown ['Preferences > Options... > Startup > Enable Application Restart Manager'].
(#3657)
Streaming ACN: You can now choose to send Optimized Frames [the new default setting] in addition to Full Frames [always all 512 channels].
(#3584)
MADRIX Hardware:
MADRIX LUNA: New firmware version 1.6.7148. Please update the firmware!
MADRIX LUNA: Fixed a critical issue that could halt the device in rare cases.
(#3647, #3650, #3651)
MADRIX NEBULA: New firmware version 2.0.7147. Please update the firmware!
MADRIX NEBULA: Fixed an issue for TM1814 that did not correctly control the current.
(#3628, #3642)
MADRIX NEBULA: Fixed an issue that did not activate Streaming ACN without a power disconnect when switching from Art-Net while data was received.
(#3614)
MADRIX NEBULA: Fixed an issue that did not refresh the web configuration page correctly when switching from sACN to Art-Net and confirming with Set.
(#3515)
MADRIX NEBULA: Fixed a critical issue that could halt the device in rare cases.
(#3650, #3651)
MADRIX ORION: New firmware version 2.0.7147. Please update the firmware!
MADRIX ORION: Fixed a critical issue that could halt the device in rare cases.
(#3646, #3650, #3651)
MADRIX PLEXUS: New firmware version 1.9.7157. Please update the firmware!
MADRIX PLEXUS: Fixed an issue that did not allow Timers of the Extension Port to be triggered monthly via Sunset/Sunrise.
(#3662, #3666)
MADRIX PLEXUS: Fixed a critical issue that could halt the device in rare cases.
(#3648, #3650, #3651)
MADRIX STELLA: New firmware version 2.0.7147. Please update the firmware!
MADRIX STELLA: Fixed an issue that did only sent out Art-Net data when setting Port 2 to input.
(#3634)
MADRIX STELLA: Fixed a critical issue that could halt the device in rare cases.
(#3646, #3650, #3651)
Bugfixes:
DMX Remote Editor: Fixed an issue that did not correclty assign filters [FX] when loading a MADRIX 3 Setup file.
(#3147)
Effect Parameter Chaser: Fixed an issue that did not allow any control over the window anymore when having the window open while using Layer Map Settings in Steps with Fade Time and Wait Time set to 0.
(#3500)
Fixture Editor: Fixed an issue that did not load the file when performing a left mouse double-click on a MADRIX Fixture Library file although the Fixture Editor was launched.
(#3661)
Matrix Generator: Fixed an issue that did not allow to select fixture profiles correctly with the help of the mouse under Product.
(#3627)
MIDI Remote Editor: Fixed an issue that did not correclty assign filters [FX] when loading a MADRIX 3 Setup file.
(#3147)
Patch Editor > Add Fixtures: Fixed an issue that did not allow to select fixture profiles correctly with the help of the mouse under Product.
(#3627)
Patch Editor: Fixed a critical issue that could halt the software when patching fixtures [which could also lead to errors when saving MADRIX Setup files, for example].
(#3663)
Script: Operations within a parameter call, such as min(255, master++) and min(255, master++) are now working.
(#257)
S2L Level Meter: Removed the Look-At-Type since it did not serve a function anymore.

New in MADRIX 5.0.3.0 (Jul 20, 2018)

Improved Effects:
SCE Fill Solid: Streamlined the rotation and alignment settings across MADRIX Effects to clockwise rotation.(#2206, #2119)
SCE Gradient: Streamlined the rotation and alignment settings across MADRIX Effects to clockwise rotation. [Please note: MADRIX Setup files that were saved with a previous version will be migrated upon loading. The majority of cases will be updated, but in case of some parameters manual adjustments may be necessary.](#2207, #2119)
S2L EQ / Spectrum: Streamlined the rotation and alignment settings across MADRIX Effects to clockwise rotation.(#2205, #2119)
Improved Features:
About: MADRIX KEYs that are currently in FUM mode and need their firmware to be updated will be shown as such.(#3598)
Art-Net: Improved the Art-Net Configuration window.(#2620)
MADRIX: Updated the list of Art-Net OEM codes [Date: July 11, 2018].(#3610)
Logfile: Added information when a MADRIX KEY that is currently in FUM mode has been connected.(#3598)
Patch Editor: Automatic calculation of the DMX Start Universe and DMX Start Channel in the Add Fixtures window can now be enabled or disabled via Auto Address in the Patch Editor ['Preferences > Automatically Address New DMX Fixtures']. These settings are automatically updated when choosing a different fixture profile ['Fixture > Product'] or when making changes to the Patch (#1814)
MADRIX Hardware:
MADRIX LUNA: New firmware version 1.6.7134. Please update the firmware!
MADRIX LUNA: Web configuration page: Updated the MADRIX Logo.(#3583)
MADRIX LUNA: Web configuration page: Renamed Direct IP Mode to Unicast Mode.(#3462)
New Fixtures:
Chauvet - COLORado 2-Quad Zoom.(#3590)
Bugfixes:
Art-Net: Fixed an issue that incorrectly changed input ports to output ports when changing the port count of a manually added device.(#3136)
Device Manager > DMX Input: Fixed an issue that did not allow a user-defined remote configuration to be used correctly, when it had been edited while None was selected.(#3008)
DMX-IN Remote Editor: Fixed an issue that set the MIN value as MAX value when closing the window after setting the MIN value.(#3599)
DMX-IN Remote Editor: Fixed an issue that did not correctly load the fixture group assignment after saving and loading a configuration file again and assigned all functions to Group 1 instead.(#3552)
DMX Watcher: Fixed an issue that did not correctly show incoming values for DMX Input.(#2904)
External Previews: Fixed an issue that incorrectly showed the status information in mode DVI when they had been enabled for the other modes before opening the software again.(#3636)
Installer: Updated all sample script files to MADRIX 5.(#3577)
MADRIX: Fixed various minor issues of the graphical user interface.(#3150)
MADRIX: Fixed an issue that did use the wrong file filter when importing settings for DVI devices ['File > Import > DVI Device Settings...'].(#3607)
MADRIX: The menu item Move Touch To Next Screen now works correctly ['View > Move Touch To Next Screen'].(#3624)
MADRIX: Fixed an issue that did not consider the maximum value of fixture profiles as set in the Fixture Editor ['Value MAX'].(#3626)
MADRIX 5 Device Updater: Fixed an issue that did not open the user manual when using the F1 keyboard shortcut.(#2501)
MADRIX 5 Restore Tool: Fixed an issue that did not open the user manual when using the F1 keyboard shortcut.(#2501)
MADRIX 5 Time Code Sender: Fixed an issue that did not open the user manual when using the F1 keyboard shortcut.(#2501)
Map Settings: Fixed an issue that did not allow to correctly drag and drop the position of a Layer Map with the help of the mouse when several Layers were mapped.(#3494)
MIDI Remote Editor: Fixed an issue that set the MIN value as MAX value when closing the window after setting the MIN value first.(#3552)
Patch Editor: Fixed an issue that incorrectly calculated DMX Start Universe and DMX Start Channel in the Add Fixtures window when the fixture would not fit into the current DMX universe anymore.(#1814)
Patch Editor: Fixed an issue that allowed the Patch Editor and MADRIX Software to be used although the Print window was still open.(#3537)
SCE Image: Fixed an issue that did not correctly show scaled numbers when editing the Duration or Fade Time.(#3490)
SCE Rotating Shapes: Fixed an issue that did allow more than 1000 shapes in the Shape Table by duplicating them.(#807)
SCE Rotating Shapes: Fixed an issue that did not show the count correctly when using 1000 shapes.(#807)
SCE Video: Fixed an issue that did not correctly set the Start Time and End Time when loading a MADRIX 3 Setup file.(#3496)
S2L EQ: Fixed a critical issue that could cause the software to crash when adjusting Pitch 1 in certain cases.(#3541)
Touch Screen Window: Fixed an issue that caused the error message 'Encountered an improper argument' when trying to open the Touch Screen Window again after it was previously positioned on a monitor which now is not available anymore.

New in MADRIX 5.0.2.0 (Jul 4, 2018)

Improved Features:
Art-Net: You can now choose between Post-Sync [default] and Pre-Sync. By default, the sync data is sent after the color data. Pre-Sync would send it before the color data.
Fixture Groups: Greatly improved the performance when using fixture groups.
MADRIX: Added support for MADRIX ORION.
2401
MADRIX: Improved the performance across the software when using 'Options... > Performance > Rendering > Included Voxels > Patched Only' and especially when using Filters [FX] or Layers.
MADRIX: Updated the list of ESTA manufacturer codes [Date: June 25, 2018].
MADRIX KEY: Improved the process and underlying functionality of manually updating a MADRIX KEY [menu 'Help > MADRIX KEY > Update MADRIX KEY...'].
Map Settings: Improved the visual quality and performance of the Rotation Anti-Aliasing.
User Manuals:
MADRIX 5 Software User Manual: Added the chapter for MADRIX ORION.
MADRIX ORION Quick Start Guide: Added the quick start guide & technical manual to the installer.
MADRIX Hardware:
MADRIX NEBULA: New firmware version 2.0.7140. Please update the firmware!
MADRIX NEBULA: Added new supported LEDs: UCS8904.
3559
MADRIX NEBULA: Web configuration page: Updated the visual appearance for MADRIX 5.
MADRIX NEBULA: Web configuration page: Network universes are now also shown in hexadecimal notation in addition to the decimal notation.
MADRIX NEBULA: Added support for Streaming ACN [sACN] for output.
MADRIX NEBULA: You can now choose the network data source: Art-Net, Streaming ACN, or Art-Net And sACN.
MADRIX NEBULA: You can set the Start Channel for each port.
MADRIX NEBULA: You can change the Channel Order for the output.
MADRIX ORION: Initial release with firmware version 2.0.7140.
MADRIX STELLA: New firmware version 2.0.7140. Please update the firmware!
MADRIX STELLA: Web configuration page: Updated the visual appearance for MADRIX 5.
MADRIX STELLA: Web configuration page: Network universes are now also shown in hexadecimal notation in addition to the decimal notation.
MADRIX STELLA: Added support for Streaming ACN [sACN] for input and output.
MADRIX STELLA: You can now choose the network data source: Art-Net, Streaming ACN, or Art-Net And sACN.
MADRIX STELLA: You can set the Start Channel for each port.
MADRIX STELLA: You can change the Channel Order for the output.
New Fixtures:
generic - GRBW light.
Cameo - Flat Pro 7.
Cameo - Flat Pro 12.
Cameo - Flat Pro 18.
Cameo - PIXBAR 200 PRO.
Cameo - PIXBAR 300 PRO.
Cameo - PIXBAR 400 PRO.
Cameo - PIXBAR 450 PRO.
Cameo - PIXBAR 650 PRO.
Cameo - TRIBAR 100 IR.
Cameo - TRIBAR 200 IR.
Cameo - TRIBAR 400 IR.
FOS - Lifting Ball.
Hera Led - Sword 600 RGBW 60cm.
Hera Led - Sword 900 RGBW 90cm.
Bug fixes:
Art-Net: Enabled the option to update the firmware of MADRIX hardware devices over Art-Net again.
Art-Net: Fixed an issue with ArtSync that did not send the last filler byte.
Cue List: Fixed an issue that did not correctly enable all controls on the user interface again.
Device Manager: Fixed an issue that did not remember the input setting for ports of MADRIX PLEXUS or MADRIX STELLA.
DMX-IN Remote Editor: Fixed an issue that did not allow the automatic Assign function to recognize channels higher than 16.
Device Manager: Fixed an issue that did not allow to manually add new DVI devices via '+'.
DMX Watcher: Fixed an issue that suggested value/data changes although it was switched from a universe with data changes to a universe without any changes.
Fixture Editor: Fixed a critical issue that could make the software crash cancelling editing an existing fixture profile of a loaded library.
Fixture Groups: Fixed a critical issue that shortly halted the software every 60 seconds when controlling a large number of DMX universes and using at least one fixture group.
Installer: Updated all sample Setup files to MADRIX 5.
MADRIX: Fixed several issues that incorrectly allowed certain features and windows of the software to be accessible while in Operator Mode.
MADRIX: Fixed a critical issue that could cause the software to crash in rare cases during startup.
MADRIX: Fixed a critical issue that could cause the software to crash in rare cases when cancelling a window or process when a groupbox was shown.
MADRIX Device Configuration: Enabled the option to update the firmware of MADRIX hardware devices over USB again.
MADRIX Device Updater: Updated the logos and texts of each hardware updater.
Map Settings: Fixed an issue that applied the color of a fixture group to a Map Preset if the fixture group had the same name as the Map Preset.
MIDI Remote Editor: Fixed an issue that did not allow the master to be controlled correctly and to stop at value 0 when using an encoder.
PLEXUS Configuration: Fixed several incorrect button labels.
Remote HTTP: Fixed an issue that did not allow web browsers to load the preconfigured web interfaces 06 and 07 correctly on operating systems other than Windows and only showed plain text.
SCE Drops: Fixed an issue that made the objects flicker when using Speed Variance and Extend Mode at the same time.
SCE Video: Fixed an issue that prevented videos to loop correctly when using the Media Foundation decoder.
Script Editor: Fixed the search functionality that now focusses the search field first before showing an error message when using the keyboard shortcut Ctrl+F.

New in MADRIX 5.0.1 (Jun 14, 2018)

Improved Features:
About: The MADRIX KEY Firmware Updater will automatically be launched if a MADRIX KEY is found that does not meet the required minimum firmware version.
About: USB security dongles that have been found but currently do not unlock a valid MADRIX 5 license will be shown as 'Unrecognized USB Security Dongle' with their serial number [e.g., an empty MADRIX KEY, a MADRIX KEY with an old firmware, or an unsupported dongle].
Philips Hue: Added support for API 1.25.
Philips Hue: Added new lamps including their Gamut color profiles [LCT012, LCT015, LCT016, LDD001, LDD002, LDF001, LDF002, LDT001, LFF001, LLC005, LLC014, LTC001, LTC002, LTC003, LTC004, LTC011, LTC012, LTD001, LTD002, LTD003, LTF001, LTF002, LTP001, LTP002, LTP003, LTP004, LTP005, LTT001, LTW010, LTW011, LTW012, LTW015, LWB010, LWB014, MWM001].
User Interface Improvements And Changes:
Art-Net: Renamed Direct IP Mode to Unicast Mode throughout the software.
Fixture Editor:
Channel Settings: Fixed an issue that did save the color information although a channels was set to 'Fixed'.
Fixture Settings: Fixed an issue that did not allow the 'Color Depth' via the selection menu.
Main: Fixed a critical issue that could crash the software in certain cases after loading a library, changing a fixture profile, and then choosing to create a new library.
MADRIX Hardware:
MADRIX LUNA: New firmware version 1.06.7106. Please update the firmware!
MADRIX LUNA: Web configuration page: Art-Net universes are now shown in hexadecimal notation in addition to decimal notation.
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New Fixtures:
generic - GRBW light.
Hera Led - Sword 600 RGBW 60cm.
Hera Led - Sword 900 RGBW 90cm.
Bugfixes:
Art-Net: Fixed a critical issue that could halt the software when adding new nodes in the Device Manager.
Extrenal Previews DVI: In DVI mode, external previews are now automatically limited to only DVI fixtures when using a Patch that contains both DMX fixtures and DVI fixtures.
MADRIX: Fixed an issue that set incorrect values for Audio Input as well as Audio Ouptut when loading a Setup file.
MADRIX: Fixed a critical issue that could prevent the software from starting by attempting to load and display the introductory video/animation.
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Remote HTTP: Fixed a critical issue that could crash the software occasionally if a HTML GUI including Previews was running in parallel.
Logfile: PollReplies now correctly show the address support of nodes, which was swapped [8 Bit vs. 15 Bit].
Patch Editor: Fixed an issue that did not actively show the selection of fixtures when selecting multiple fixtures with Ctrl.
Patch Editor: Fixed an issue that did not allow a Setup file to load correctly when a background image had been selected and enabled.
Philips Hue: Fixed an issue that did not recognize lamps when using an API higher than 1.15.
SCE Rotating Shapes: Fixed an issue that did not correctly show the number of total shapes.
Translations/Languages [German]: Added several missing translations.
TRI Shapes: Fixed an issue that now corectly redraws shapes on positions where a previous shape already existed.

New in MADRIX 5.0 (May 7, 2018)

Improved Features:
MADRIX: Updated the list of Art-Net OEM codes [Date: November 27, 2017].
MADRIX: Updated the list of ESTA manufacturer codes [Date: November 29, 2017].
General Changes:
e:cue – e:net: Removed support for e:net from e:cue for Butler devices [first generation] due to incompatibility of the driver with the latest MADRIX Software [MADRIX 3.6f is the last supported version. Please contact our technical support at [email protected] if you require this software version].
MADRIX Hardware:
MADRIX LUNA: New firmware version 1.06.7074. Please update the firmware!
MADRIX LUNA: Added 4 distinct options for sending data output in case of data connection loss [only available in the web configuration tool]: Send The Last Received Frame Continually, Send Black Frames Continually, Stop Sending After Sending A Black Frame, Stop Sending.
MADRIX LUNA: Increased the minimum output frequency that is sent on each port from 10 FPS to 20 FPS [in order to ensure functionality with lighting fixtures that are not functioning well with low frame rates].
MADRIX NEBULA: New firmware version 1.04.7082. Please update the firmware!
MADRIX NEBULA: Added new supported LEDs: UCS9812S.
MADRIX NEBULA: Fixed a connection issue that did not report the device settings and status correctly in the MADRIX Device Configuration dialog when only connecting over Ethernet network.
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MADRIX STELLA: New firmware version 1.04.7082. Please update the firmware!
MADRIX STELLA: Added 4 distinct options for sending data output in case of data connection loss [only available in the web configuration tool]: Send The Last Received Frame Continually, Send Black Frames Continually, Stop Sending After Sending A Black Frame, Stop Sending.
MADRIX STELLA: Increased the minimum output frequency that is sent on each port from 10 FPS to 20 FPS [in order to ensure functionality with lighting fixtures that are not functioning well with low frame rates].
MADRIX STELLA: Fixed an issue that could prevent reception of DMX input when Sync Mode had been enabled in the MADRIX Software.
Bugfixes:
Fixture Editor: Fixed an issue that could cause a crash when deleting all channels of a new fixture, continuing with Cancel or Apply, and adding a new channel.
MADRIX: Fixed an issue in the Map Settings that did not allow controls to be changed correctly via mouse wheel scroll or when changing between the % and Pixel view setting.
MADRIX: Fixed an issue in the Map Settings that did not update the Presets for defined Fixture Groups when the dialog was open while changing Fixture Groups.
MIDI: Fixed an issue that allowed a Speed Pitch control to handle values lower than the maximum -10 when using an endless decoder or jogwheel in combination with a Factor as remote control.
Previews: Fixed an issue that did not show fixtures in 3D Mode when patching 1-channel DMX fixtures.
Script: Fixed that a macro, which handled the Effect Settings BPM, Factor, Width, and Base Color of the SCE Wave / Radial Effect in mode Radar, continuously set the MADRIX Setup file as being modified.
Script: Fixed that the functions ShiftPixelMatrix and ShiftVectorMatrixcaused the MADRIX Software to crash when Blackout or Freeze was used at the same time.

New in MADRIX 3.6h (Mar 29, 2018)

Improved Features:
MADRIX: Updated the list of Art-Net OEM codes [Date: November 27, 2017].
MADRIX: Updated the list of ESTA manufacturer codes [Date: November 29, 2017].
General Changes:
e:cue – e:net: Removed support for e:net from e:cue for Butler devices [first generation] due to incompatibility of the driver with the latest MADRIX Software [MADRIX 3.6f is the last supported version. Please contact our technical support at [email protected] if you require this software version].
MADRIX Hardware:
MADRIX LUNA: New firmware version 1.06.7074. Please update the firmware!
MADRIX LUNA: Added 4 distinct options for sending data output in case of data connection loss [only available in the web configuration tool]: Send The Last Received Frame Continually, Send Black Frames Continually, Stop Sending After Sending A Black Frame, Stop Sending.
MADRIX LUNA: Increased the minimum output frequency that is sent on each port from 10 FPS to 20 FPS [in order to ensure functionality with lighting fixtures that are not functioning well with low frame rates].
MADRIX NEBULA: New firmware version 1.04.7082. Please update the firmware!
MADRIX NEBULA: Added new supported LEDs: UCS9812S.
MADRIX NEBULA: Fixed a connection issue that did not report the device settings and status correctly in the MADRIX Device Configuration dialog when only connecting over Ethernet network.
MADRIX STELLA: New firmware version 1.04.7082. Please update the firmware!
MADRIX STELLA: Added 4 distinct options for sending data output in case of data connection loss [only available in the web configuration tool]: Send The Last Received Frame Continually, Send Black Frames Continually, Stop Sending After Sending A Black Frame, Stop Sending.
MADRIX STELLA: Increased the minimum output frequency that is sent on each port from 10 FPS to 20 FPS [in order to ensure functionality with lighting fixtures that are not functioning well with low frame rates].
MADRIX STELLA: Fixed an issue that could prevent reception of DMX input when Sync Mode had been enabled in the MADRIX Software.
Bugfixes:
Fixture Editor: Fixed an issue that could cause a crash when deleting all channels of a new fixture, continuing with Cancel or Apply, and adding a new channel.
MADRIX: Fixed an issue in the Map Settings that did not allow controls to be changed correctly via mouse wheel scroll or when changing between the % and Pixel view setting.
MADRIX: Fixed an issue in the Map Settings that did not update the Presets for defined Fixture Groups when the dialog was open while changing Fixture Groups.
MIDI: Fixed an issue that allowed a Speed Pitch control to handle values lower than the maximum -10 when using an endless decoder or jogwheel in combination with a Factor as remote control.
Previews: Fixed an issue that did not show fixtures in 3D Mode when patching 1-channel DMX fixtures.
Script: Fixed that a macro, which handled the Effect Settings BPM, Factor, Width, and Base Color of the SCE Wave / Radial Effect in mode Radar, continuously set the MADRIX Setup file as being modified.
Script: Fixed that the functions ShiftPixelMatrix() and ShiftVectorMatrix()caused the MADRIX Software to crash when Blackout or Freeze was used at the same time.