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[peza2010]

I definatly think chamsys magic q is your friend here, but I think you should scrap the idea of the visualiser in this instance...

 

And as for the nano range midi control, I use the nano korg to control arkaos, works a treat

[Tomo]

Also I would not be confident that the operator would be competent enough to get to grips with the ML in the short time that he/she will have with it, whilst on the other hand trying to operate a 48ch A/B setup

This line alone really indicates that you should stick with the consoles you already know for this show.

 

It sounds like you (and the operator) are very used to fader-per-channel A/B preset console operation. The Jester ML is at least roughly similar as it's a preset-based console.

MagicQ is a tracking multi-playback console - this is a massive paradigm shift so you will almost certainly confuse the heck out of yourself, and you'll end up having a horrible time.

 

Not only would you have the stress of programming a type of rig that you're not yet experienced with, but you'll also be learning a completely new concept of lighting control along with a completely new lighting console. All without much support, and likely without much understanding and patience from the rest of the creative team.

 

You'll then be trying to train the operator that you've expressed concern about on a console that you've barely used yourself.

 

On top of that, you're thinking of swapping out a console that has real, physical encoders and buttons for a computer based solution that has none. This will slow you down, and you may find it quite frustrating.

 

If you were going to be spending a day or two having formal training on the new console and it was going to be a physical console, then it would be a different matter.

 

My advice is as follows:

 

Run the Jester in cuestack mode, as then there's just a GO button for the operator.

- Running a show in A/B mode just adds unnecessary work for the operator, increasing the chances of mistakes.

 

I believe that you can tie the generics Jester and a Jester ML together so that it all runs off one GO button.

- I've not used the Jester range so don't know exactly how, but you can always call Zero88 to ask and I'm sure they'll talk you through it.

 

Even if you don't want to do that, it is easy to program such that the operator simply hits Go one both consoles at the same time, with them both having the same cue numbers.

 

You already know the Jester consoles, though it sounds like you're not very confident yet.

 

So spend the time between now and the show practising with the Jesters. Likely you'll find better ways

 

On the 'pre-programming' front, Zero 88 have a Windows offline editor for the Jester. You might want to take a look at that.

[themadhippy]

MagicQ is a tracking multi-playback console

multi playback yes,Tracking,only if you chose it to be.