Roland VC-1-DMX automatic lighting controller
Dynamic lighting raises the energy and excitement of any interactive event, from music concerts and dance clubs to house parties and the local karaoke bar. With the Roland VC-1-DMX automatic lighting controller, it has never been easier to bring the impact of a professional light show to any event you organise.
The VC-1-DMX automatically generates control commands for your DMX lighting setup based on input from video and audio sources, eliminating the need for a dedicated lighting technician. Colour and brightness change based on the current video image, and lights and mirror balls sync to the music tempo. And if you want to go deeper, the VC-1-DMX supports external MIDI control from hardware control panels, electronic musical instruments, and computer-based production software.
The VC-1-DMX version 2.1 update introduces powerful enhancements for greater lighting control, including a new Color Enhance function. Audio Link and Audio Input Sensitivity functions have also been added, allowing you to take your presentations to the next level by synchronising lighting brightness with the audio input level.
Connect video, audio, and MIDI sources to the VC-1-DMX for automatic conversion and distribution to all your DMX equipment. It is even possible to daisy-chain multiple lighting devices and control them simultaneously. Four channel overviews are available via dipswitches to control 512 DMX signal channels, and you can adjust them all from a computer using the VC-1-DMX Setup Tool.
HDMI video signals\* are analysed across up to 32 colour regions and converted into luminance information for each colour. You can then assign the colours to DMX channels for synchronised control. For example, if the video image is divided horizontally into eight segments and mapped to eight horizontally arranged DMX lighting devices, the lighting will perfectly follow the horizontal movement of the video image. (\*HDCP compatible.)
The VC-1-DMX also analyses audio information received via the HDMI and analogue audio inputs. Add flash effects on the beat, change the rotation speed of a mirror ball or other device to match the tempo of the music, or automatically switch off the lighting when there is no sound. A powerful 15-band audio filter, added with version 2.0, lets you tune the lighting control to specific audio frequencies for deep synchronisation between the lighting and the music. With the VC-1-DMX Setup Tool, you can define the bandwidth and gain level of each band for precise control of your DMX installation.
Want more control over your system? The VC-1-DMX has you covered with its integrated MIDI-to-DMX conversion. Connect a hardware MIDI controller and use MIDI control change messages to switch DMX maps and adjust DMX parameters such as global dimming, tilt, pan, and more. Or use MIDI note information from keyboards, electronic drums, and other instruments to create lighting effects that follow live performances. USB MIDI is also supported, so you can control your DMX setup from lighting or music production software on your computer.
The VC-1-DMX Setup Tool software for macOS and Windows lets you quickly configure the VC-1-DMX for all your DMX lighting hardware. Modify assignments across 512 DMX channels as needed, tailored to the control requirements of your specific equipment, and easily share settings across multiple VC-1-DMX units.
