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Lightkey for macOS.

Lightkey runs on the Mac and outputs Art-Net and sACN. It can run on the same Mac as VJ-Link.

Beta

Not yet tried with this desk. The steps follow the maker's manual; menu names can differ between software versions. Please tell us if it works: report a problem or on Discord.

Connection

HDMI / DPLightkeyArt-Net / sACNSwitch / routerVJ-LinkcomputerProjector / LED wall
Network cable from the desk to the VJ-Link computer, the picture goes by HDMI or DisplayPort.

On the desk

  1. Lightkey → Settings → DMX Output: add an Art-Net or sACN output.

  2. Same Mac: send to 127.0.0.1 (or broadcast); other Mac: to the VJ-Link computer.

Patch

  1. Patch VJ-Link on the universe and start address you set in VJ-Link under Settings → DMX and network, as 91 channels: either as a fixture type built from the CSV channel list (Settings → DMX and network → Save channel list (CSV)) or as 91 single dimmers.

  2. Put the channels you need on faders or executors: master (1), scene (3), the color slots (9–28) and the layer opacities (29, 39, 49, 59) are a good start.

  3. Move a fader and watch CONNECT → Live values in VJ-Link: the bar of the channel moves, the DMX pill at the top turns green.

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Something missing or wrong?

Ask in our Discord or report a problem. Reports from real gear help most, also when something does not work.