As the name suggests, SDC is all about simplicity – but what does that really mean in terms of features? It means we’ve focused on reducing setup time, so your fixtures can start creating light shows as quickly as possible. The app prioritizes essential features for ease of use, streamlining your workflow and minimizing unnecessary clicks and keystrokes.
TimeLine
SDC includes a timeline where users can quickly and easily position recorded palettes on tracks for playback at specific times, enabling automated light shows.
Colormix
Setting the desired color in SDC is easy – just use one of the two color pickers. You can also automatically spread the color across a selected number of fixtures. If you want fader control over the color output, it’s easy to use the Fixture Faders.
Effects
SDC offers various effects that let you bring your fixture to life with just a few clicks. Each effect can be recorded as a palette or scene fader for easy playback.
Pixel strip
The Pixel Strip control lets you turn RGB/RGBW pixel strips into dynamic light displays. With built-in effects and full per-pixel control, creating eye-catching visuals is quick and easy – no programming required.
Fixture faders
Every DMX fixture is controlled by a number of channels, and in SDC, it’s easy to set the level of each channel. If you use a fully built GDTF file, each channel will be labeled with a name that describes its function.
palettes
Palettes are an easy way to set a desired output, and in SDC, you can save as many palettes as you want in different categories. If you use a fully built GDTF file, automatically created palettes will help you get started quickly. Color palettes can display the desired output color, and gobo palettes can show the shape of the gobo.
position
SDC gives you easy control over the position and movement of fixtures using pan and tilt. It’s simple to get your fixture moving, and you can quickly apply offsets or invert pan and tilt for more sophisticated movements. Using faders, you can control the range of movement. If you’re using a mouse with a scroll wheel, you can use it to control both coarse and fine pan and tilt adjustments.
saving
A main feature in SDC is the ability to save palettes and scene faders. Using the save options, you can control exactly what is saved for each palette or scene fader, giving you the ability to create looks by stacking various palettes and scene faders.
Settings
SDC doesn’t have many settings, so you won’t get confused by this part! Setting up USB or ArtNet devices is easy – just choose from the dropdown menus or input the IP address of the ArtNet device.
scene faders
Scenes are a very important part of controlling lights, and in SDC, you can create as many scene faders as you like. Using the saving options, you can control exactly what the fader will adjust. By default, scene faders control dimmer channels using HTP (Highest Takes Precedence).
extra
An overview of what your fixtures are doing, including an entire DMX universe, can be very helpful. SDC provides extra windows where the entire DMX universe can be observed. SDC also includes additional windows for an overview of running effects, information about each fixture, and much more.
Midi Control
SDC supports MIDI control when using the Akai APC Mini MK2. With the APC Mini, you can control the buttons and faders using the corresponding buttons and faders on the controller. Assigning is simple: just select the button you want to control, press the “Assign” button, and then press the button on the APC Mini.
Hardware
SDC is not locked to any specific hardware, so you can use any hardware you choose. Choose from all Art-Net devices or many popular USB-to-DMX devices. You may already have a device that works with SDC!
Easy Start
If you’re new to DMX or just want to explore the possibilities of using SDC, we’ve created step-by-step guides for every part of the interface to help you get started in no time.