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Hello,

I’m currently running a Pixelmap setup with several LED tubes — everything was quick and easy to configure in Madrix. Now, the client wants to add a set of DMX RGBW spotlights for independent ambient lighting in the same room, also controlled by Madrix.

What’s the best way to integrate and control these fixtures within the same project?

At the moment, my workaround is as follows:

The Pixelmap runs from Deck A, where I have around 50 places programmed.

Deck B contains one place for “Spots On” and another for “Spots Off.”

The crossfader is set to WF and centered.

In the Patch, I positioned the spotlights outside the Pixelmap area, created patch groups, and assigned map areas for each place and layer.

Any suggestions for a more efficient or recommended approach would be greatly appreciated.

Hello Fritz_HXAV,
Welcome to the MADRIX forum.

The chosen approach is a valid and common method even if not the recommended one.

An alternative approach would be to add one or more Effect Layers to each Storage Place that are responsible for controlling the Spot Lights. This means the workflow — such as mapping and assigning effects to the pixel-mapped fixtures and Spot Lights — will remain the same as described.
However, you will have separate Effect Layers in each Storage Place for this purpose.

To dim or enable/disable the different fixture groups, you can use the MADRIX Group Control.

The advantage of this approach is that it gives you flexibility with the decks for live control. Additionally, you can always create the right mood for the Spot Lights in harmony with the pixel-mapped fixtures.
The disadvantage is that you’ll need to add new layers to each already created Storage Place — but this only needs to be done once.