Very useful, not quite perfect
As a tool for testing lighting fixtures and checking lighting states from stage or away from the console, this app is excellent. Theoretically it could be used to operate a cue based show from anywhere onstage or in the auditorium. Even programming a show is possible, but incredibly time consuming compared to a physical console.
My biggest issue so far has been the lack of magic sheets. The layout of the app is fine and its functions are very useful, but there are no magic sheets and palette menus. I use magic sheets a lot, when testing fixtures before a show or when tweaking a state after rehearsals, I can simply select groups, macros or channels and have control straight away without needing a physical LX plan in front of me. Having the various palettes as a tab and having a live magic sheet tab, I don’t think I could fault this app at all.
My biggest issue so far has been the lack of magic sheets. The layout of the app is fine and its functions are very useful, but there are no magic sheets and palette menus. I use magic sheets a lot, when testing fixtures before a show or when tweaking a state after rehearsals, I can simply select groups, macros or channels and have control straight away without needing a physical LX plan in front of me. Having the various palettes as a tab and having a live magic sheet tab, I don’t think I could fault this app at all.
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Rotation bug
Whenever I turn my phone into landscape the app completely freezes up and doesn’t respond.
Better but needs work
Connects immediately now which is great.
The ML controls are nice.
The direct selects should be able to configure where more than one type is displayed at once.
The current layout is inefficient.
Most importantly I don’t see any way to label. This is very important to me.
The ML controls are nice.
The direct selects should be able to configure where more than one type is displayed at once.
The current layout is inefficient.
Most importantly I don’t see any way to label. This is very important to me.
Great
New version works well. Reconnects automatically and quickly after switching to another app or putting the phone to sleep.
Needs update!!
Please update app, so that it's compatible with iPhone 6 and up along with iOS 10 and up. This would be a great help.
A real struggle to set up the connection
I always struggle to set up the connection between desk and this app.
The online documentation is shocking and poorly documented.
Last time in a venue I tried to set up the connection several times, and never managed to get it going.
Then 2 other board operators tried as well, with no luck either.
I have used it in three different productions, I managed to get it working only twice, after spending a lot of time on it.
A step by step, clear and comprehensive documentation would be highly appreciated.
This app isn't cheap, and hiring an ETC desk isn't cheap either.
At the moment this app is useless.
The online documentation is shocking and poorly documented.
Last time in a venue I tried to set up the connection several times, and never managed to get it going.
Then 2 other board operators tried as well, with no luck either.
I have used it in three different productions, I managed to get it working only twice, after spending a lot of time on it.
A step by step, clear and comprehensive documentation would be highly appreciated.
This app isn't cheap, and hiring an ETC desk isn't cheap either.
At the moment this app is useless.
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Desperately needs an update!
Been using etc products for many years. Disappointed with this app.
Lack of Updates by ETC
For £35 it's a bit disappointing that it doesn't support iPhone 6 ( doesn't use full screen and keeps crashing ) also could do with a bit of an overhaul overall - looks very dated next to some competitors offerings, especially on iPad. Has the potential to be wonderful but ultimately using AirDisplay is cheaper and more powerful for many tasks.
The above negatives aside its still a very useful app. But it has the chance to be a great one !
The above negatives aside its still a very useful app. But it has the chance to be a great one !
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I paid for this?
I bought this app over a year ago, and NEVER got it to work with wifi and the Ion.
Tried everything.
Now a year later, I see it on my phone, and realized I dumped $49 on it to never even see a single fixture change intensity.
Will try again tomorrow, if it works I’ll up the stars
Tried everything.
Now a year later, I see it on my phone, and realized I dumped $49 on it to never even see a single fixture change intensity.
Will try again tomorrow, if it works I’ll up the stars
Need to update for iOS 7
Having some strong stability issues in communication with the Element console since upgrading to iOS 7! Other than that it's always been an amazing app, and well worth the $50!!
