Controlling Vista with Ableton Live

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Overview

In this course, you’ll learn how to control Vista from Ableton Live. Wheter you’re using a Jands console, or simply running Vista 3 on a laptop, we’ll discuss the various ways you can control Vista from Live. We’ll discuss how to connect Ableton to Vista to control it 4 different ways, and we’ll discuss when to choose each type for ultimate control of your lighting in Vista.

Objectives

Understand how to connect two machines running Ableton Live and Vista

Understand how to connect Ableton and a Jand’s console to control Jands via LTC.

Understand how to use MIDI Notes to control Vista.

Understand how to use MIDI Time Code to control Vista.

Understand how to use MIDI Show Control to control Vista.

Understand how to use LTC to control Vista, when using a Jand’s console.

Understand how and when to use each control type.

Links

Jands website
Vista by ChromaQ

Lessons

Course Progress

Instructor

Will Doggett

I have a passion for helping artists and bands tell their story on stage with technology. I believe that the technology should disappear and get out of the way of creating music. You shouldn't feel restricted when you're using technology on stage, and I believe it shouldn't be difficult.