The PC and software does all of the processing, gives you the control interface and stores all your cues and effects information. The reason that DMX lighting software is cheap is the fact that you already own most of the hardware – i.e a PC or Laptop. What Do I Need To Control My DMX Lighting? Now, not only are intelligent stage lights cheap but DMX lighting software is too. You also needed a pretty good DMX lighting control to do anything with your lights. Not so many years ago, good moving light technology was only available to those with deep pockets.
Luckily cheap stage light controllers, in the form of DMX lighting software for PC, are everywhere these days and are available to buy (or download for free!!). The availability of cheap intelligent lighting fixtures, LED colour mixers and other sophisicated lighting effect has made good DMX lighting control even more necessary. Stage lighting control has got complicated.
