[Music Controlling Scenes]

Hi

 

First off the only real way you have a chance of making this work would be to use SMPTE. If you can then put some marks in the tracks that show the end you could trigger the cues with SMPTE. I don't think there is really a way to do what you want simply.

[Fan mode]

Hi Ryan

 

Welcome.

 

What moving lights do you have? Are you at all familiar with terms like HTP or LTP?

 

Do you have movers plugged into the console, set up and patched?

 

Please read page 33 of the manual: http://common.zero88.com/public/files/7340..._Manual_2_2.pdf it gives a detailed overview of the way fan works and explains all the various modes that will impact on this. If you still have questoins please ask.

 

Likewise for effects please read page 35 of the manual: http://common.zero88.com/public/files/7340..._Manual_2_2.pdf This gives a good overview of how the effects engine works. To do a mexican wave select an ellipse effect, only use the X or the Y value depending on how the lights are rigged, set the other value to 0%, set a size and a spead then fan the offset and they wll do a wave effect.

 

To learn moving lights the best thing you can do is sit with the desk and play.

 

If you are new to moving lights then please read the whole section on fixture control in the manual. It will answer many of your questions and get you thinking. Then feel free to ask for more help if you need it.

 

Have fun

 

Graham

[250+ focus missing]

This is a bug in the software, which will be fixed in the next release. Reference number ZOS-2747.

 

Thanks for pointing this one out.

 

Graham

[random flash]

Hi

 

To start with can ask lots of questions. Was it both lines of DMX that flashed? What dimmers where you using? Are the lines terminated? Have you ever seen this before with the desk?

 

Best

Graham

[Leap Frog 48 or 96 in USA (near Wisconsin)]

I'm looking at getting one. I use a have leap Frog now. Would like currtent user inout from one.

 

Glenn

Hi Glenn

 

If you would like me to arrange a demo for you I can do that if you want to PM me your details. I can also ask our US distributor to try and put you in touch with some users in your area.

 

Best

Graham

[Contoller choice]

Hi John

 

If I was you I would go for the Leap Frog. You already have 10 movers and if you have LEDs you can run these as fixtures as well. The effects library on the Leap Frog is also more advanced and offers you effects like rainbows which with LEDs is a quick way to get colour chases etc happening. (I am assuming you are talking about the new generation of Leap Frogs)

 

Finally the Fat Frog is a discontinued product. We do still offer spares and we do offer technical support but at the end of the day the Leap Frog is a current product still fully in the development cycle.

 

Best

Graham

[Chilli 410i Pro and Chilli 5 button outstation]

Hi James

 

You are correct on all counts.

 

Graham

[48 Channel faders become subs?]

Hi

 

That doesn't sound right. We would expect all the 30 subs to be working fine. Can you send us your showfile so we can have a play.

[LED parcans]

There are generic RGB fixtures in the library already. You could use one of these on a fixture button or for some manufacturers there are specific ones. Which fixtures do you have?

[Crash on Turn Into Chase]

Please can you urgently PM me a show a file.

 

certain cue No.s dont seem to like being recorded on as soon as I change the no. the cue is recorded as I would like.

 

Please can you be more specific?

[My Frog keeps crashing]

Hi

 

Can you provide us with the serial number and the software and hardware versions that you are running. If you are not sure how to get the info please phone Keith on 01633 838088 so he can talk you through it and do some fault finding with you.

 

Best

Graham

[Busy Leap Frog Launch at the Prolight and Sound Show]

Blocks of memories from the cue stack onto submasters will be available in the next major software update.

 

Advanced mode has been superceded by the way the console now works.

 

Best

Graham

[Part Cues]

Hi

 

You can also use dwell times and follow on cues to get multipart changes happening. For instance Q1 is a fade up, Q2 has a dwell time of 5 seconds and a fade of 5 seconds for movement. The light will fade up and then move.

 

Hope that helps.

 

Graham

[Sirius 24/48 - Spares]

Hi

 

Yes we still have them. If you contact your nearest dealer they will be able to get them for you. Alternatively you can email techsupp@zero88.com

[Alcora/Elara memory card]

HI

 

You can use an external memory store. This will allow you to save your show up to say interval and then reload the second half. The memory stores are designed for use with this Alcora or Elaras. You will be able to get one from your friendly local Zero 88 dealer.

 

Only info you will need to have is if it is a mark 1 or mark 2. If it is Grey, mark one, if it is Blue Mark 2.

 

Best

[matching tempo's and beat]

You can also use a UDF to overide the speed of all chases on the desk.

[Training in The Middle East]

Hi

 

I am not sure i can make that work We have a lot of commitments in October. Let me see what i can arrange. Would you want the training in Oman?

 

Graham

[Training video or course on internet?]

http://support.zero88.com/main/en/product/9 will take you to the download page. If you click on the link for Zero 88 Fixture Library Release you will get the latest library of fixtures.

 

Graham

[Training video or course on internet?]

Hi Zhack

 

I hope that we can arrange training in Dubai in late October or Novemeber for all you users in that area. Part of that would be to give out notes for you to use.

 

Graham

[Training in The Middle East]

Hi Zorp

 

I would like to arrange some training in Duabi. I would hope that i can do this in October or November. How many people do you think would be interested?

 

Best

 

graham

[PLASA2006]

We will have a prototype of the new Linebacker 2, Beta pack 3s, Frog 2 version 4 among other things but no this is not a big show for new product. However if you are going to be at ABTT or Prolight or LDI or Siel then there will be new products. 8)

[Used or second hand Frogs]

The only real thing to look for is that the desk has the monitor port fitted. The originals didn't, you can get us to fit one but it does cost money.

 

Look for wear and tear I guess. There is also a test mode that will allow you to check that all the wheels, faders, buttons etc are working.

 

If you PM us the serial number for any desk you are interested in, we will be able to tell you how old it is.

 

Try and buy it from a reputable company. There are the occasional one on eBay or on other sales sites. I would also think about contacting AC or Stage Electrics as they do often have very good deals on new ones or do occasionally have second hand stock.

 

Happy frog hunting!

[Where do you use your Frogs?]

Hi

 

We are trying to compile a list of all the venues, rental, production companies etc that have a Frog console of one type or another. Please can you post this info together with the name of the town.

 

Thanks

 

Graham

[Spare Parts]

You could contact your nearest Zero 88 dealer who will be able to sell you a spare. Northern Light and Blacklight would be your best bet.

[Help! How do i have a chase going with generic lights static]

Put it on the submaster as you are doing and then simply adjust the speed with the speed pot to get it accurate. I am surprised that it is not the same speed as when you programmed it. Check that you have not moved the speed pot by mistake.