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A trial version with no laser output or no saving or something of that nature would be nice..

This does exist, only PM to ask for the demo!

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Happy Memorial Day Weekend, everyone!  One of the things that has been keeping me busy lately, besides graduation, is a new exciting pro-level laser show software I have been working on, called LaserShow Xpress (LSX) which is officially publicly available, starting today.  This is a full-featured show software suite with a frame editor, multi-projector timeline, MIDI (novation) style control capability, a full color and animation control suite, a live interface, and more. 

The software is built around a simple principle:  build features (such as true color ILDA export, powerful interface, full abstract generation, and universal DAC compatibility) that the user community wants, and they will come!



The background:
  As a hobbyist, years ago I was offered a deal on a version of Laser Design Studio (LDS) in trade for a custom laser module.  Seeing its price and capability, it was a no-brainer and I was happy to experience my first 'pro' level show software at a fraction of the retail cost.  Over the years since then, despite its power, the many oddities and limitations it had began to grate on me, and the author had seemed to loose interest.  Eventually, the opportunity to create these improvements myself presented itself, and after a lot of development and hard work improving what was already pretty powerful software, here stands LSX today.



New features:
  There have been over 125 new features and fixes added to LDS Pro, and the list keeps growing.  One of the exciting new features (to me) is the ability to control, manipulate, and define frames in real-time using arbitrary mathematical expressions and scripts.  The complete real-time generation and control offered here with regards to frames, color, and movement - and with input sources such as music, MIDI control surfaces like the Novation Remote Zero SL, and the mouse -  I have not seen in any other laser show software, except Digisynth.  Don't worry, if you aren't comfortable with math, there are many presets and more are being created all the time.
  Usability improvements were a primary concern, and with the help of C Favreau and others (thank you!), LSX is getting easier to use all the time.  Improvements such as drag-and-drop DAC selection, a better organized setup menu, non-modal context-sensitive editing dialogs, full event group cut, copy, paste across timelines and shows, help pop-ups local help buttons, and the ability to 'Undo' are some of the things that make the use of this software more of a pleasure than a pain.



Depth:
  The features of this software are broad and deep.  While the pro version comes with over 100 shows, for those that are interested in creation, give yourself some time to learn all of the features and capabilities of the software.  Your investment will be rewarded with the ability to make amazing shows.  Not every aspect, such as dynamically evaluated expressions, need to be mastered right away, or even at all.  The animator and frame drawing tool bring you simple animation capability just a few clicks away.  The feature list is so long, I won't bother to list it here, let's just say that users of other pro software here on the forum were very impressed, and found several things LSX could do that theirs could not.



Versions:
  My goal with versioning -  Lite through Pro - was to set feature levels such that any user would have the same art creation capability (no color limts, abstract limits, track limits, etc) but the higher levels would get you more 'pro' required features such as more projectors and advanced features such as target worlds and show protection/encryption.  With this goal, even inspired hobbyists will have the chance to create the same caliber artwork as the pros.  The full Leveling list is available on the purchase page.



Animations:
  If you have ever looked at a static frame and wished you could move it and twist it while spinning it and stretching it, and recolor it all live to an amount determined by a slider(s) in your hardware MIDI controller, LSX is the software for you.  If you've ever wished for the ability to synchronize your animations to a visualization of the music which shows volume AND pitch, LSX is the software for you, too.  If you've created a cool animation effect and wanted to save it to a preset for later use on other frames, LSX has you covered.  If you've ever wanted to apply a single animation set to sets of frames all at once, including a live abstract, you can do it with LSX.  If you've ever wished to use an unlimited set of animation effects, even of the same type, of different effective timeline lengths, all applied and added together simultaneously, join the LSX users group and you'll be satisfied!



Pricing:
  LSX is offered at a loss-leader introductory pricing rate for the first 30 days.  During this break-in time, development will continue and I'll put out updates on a regular basis as user feedback comes in.  Each license can be tied to a dongle, RIYA controller (recommended), QM controller (in testing), or computer.  As with ILD SOS and LaserCam, updates will be issued as they are created and tested, and you'll receive an email informing you of the new update availability and what's in it.  Please don't wait to join the fun, the sooner I get your feedback, the better LSX can get.



Support:
  There are help buttons in various places in LSX to assist you and clarify operation in complex areas.  Please read these!  There is also a user manual and tutorial videos under development.  I could use help with these, please contact me if you are interested.  I have also created a support forum for LSX intended to be the best place for your questions to be answered, and also the best place where you can share your presets, animations, and shows:
http://lasershowforums.com
Also included in that forum are sub-forums where DAC compatibility (listed by name) and use can be discussed, as well as your projects.  Everyone is welcome to join, not just LSX users.

 Sorry this ended up getting so long.  Feel free to ask any questions and I'll get back to you as soon as possible.

Links:
The Sale Page
The New Support Forum

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LavaSoft / Re: ILD SOS 1.3
« on: April 08, 2011, 07:33:47 pm »
Hi dj, he should have gotten the download email, send me a PM with his name if not and we'll get it straightened out.

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LaserBoy !!! / Re: DOWNLOAD IT HERE !!!
« on: March 08, 2011, 09:38:49 pm »
I can't either.  It runs for a while, then stops and says o points.  the saved file only has the header.  Is there a version where it works?
Also, when it's 'done' it says offset values for the colors.  Is that because it applied them, or it assumes them?

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Free Art ! / Geetone's space show
« on: December 22, 2010, 09:34:57 am »
I didn't make this, but me and at least one other member of this forum played some part in the enablement of the creation of this show. Pretty cool, eh?

http://www.photonlexicon.com/forums/showthread.php/13229-My-first-laser-show.

the whole show is ILDA available on the FTP there, too!

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LavaSoft / LaserCam new news and features
« on: December 16, 2010, 11:05:40 am »
Hey guys, I'd like to let you know that lasercam now supports the Kinect 3D camera for use in getting live figure shapes without needing a contrasting background or clothing.  Fluid 30fps animations can be generated easily using this method for dance capture and other animation purposes. 

 In addition, a live desktop area capture feature allows you to convert videos, drawings, and more to laser in real time, using any player such as VLC.

Finally, in the Pro version a minimalist interface mode has been created that enables non-experts to easily operate the software after it has been set up.  This allows more robust installations in an environment where a laserist may not be available after installation.

I'd like to thank everyone for the great feedback and excitement you have given and shown so far, and extend an invitation to join what will be the official support forum which is being built for LaserCam, ILD SOS, and future software here:

http://lasershowforums.com

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LavaSoft / Re: ILD SOS and Lasercam
« on: October 13, 2010, 07:56:43 am »
Hi David, on Oct. 6th I sent activation keys for both apps to you, sometimes those can end up in your spam folder so pet me know if you need them again.

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I guess everyone is busy working on their stuff or creating new art.. right? right? :)

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Construction / Re: Community Laser Projector Build!
« on: August 09, 2010, 01:21:19 am »
and now for some green.. ! 

Thanks for resizing the photos

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Construction / Re: Community Laser Projector Build!
« on: July 12, 2010, 04:11:38 pm »
I want to make a special post to thank Andrew for all of his hard work and expertise in making this projector!

He was at my house yesterday for more than 13 hours! And that was just to put stuff on the optics table that he had already spent WEEKS putting together before he came over.

This is a super extra special projector for me, because it was largely in trade for my work on writing the code that is the core of LaserBoy. Andrew has based his laser software on the original concepts of the LB data structure / memory object and its internal, self-referential overloaded math operations! He also had eyes for one of my newer paintings, "The Mind Eraser". So we made a deal!

I love the idea that this stuff came from one of the best sources in the world. I know him. He's my friend. He values my work. This did not cost me money!

How cool is that? !!! ;D

James.  :)

I had a good time working on it James, thank YOU for the pizza and beer to keep us going, and a special thanks for sharing your code and offering the Mind Eraser!  Your decision to open source laserboy a few years ago was what started all this rolling. 

 As for the painting, I am the proud new owner of an original Lehman, also the first painting 'sold' by James!  It is complete, balanced, structured but with with pizzaz, and a wonderful mix of colors and textures, full of interest.

 Thanks again James, I look forward to seeing your future work in this area.

Alex, now that the pictures are up, what do you think?

Andrew

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Construction / Re: Community Laser Projector Build!
« on: July 12, 2010, 01:27:08 pm »
A few more.. :)

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Joint Development / Re: EasyLase DAC
« on: June 21, 2010, 03:16:55 pm »
You can use the EzAudDac as a dev test.. I have an easylase to give a final test.  However with the easylase's being about $450 you might want to consider supporting the RIYA Multibus series which start at $200.  The interface code isn't that different and I can send you an example.

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Construction / Re: Community Laser Projector Build!
« on: June 04, 2010, 02:29:29 pm »
Let's have a build soon!

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Lasers / Re: Enter the Cheap 445nm Diodes
« on: June 04, 2010, 02:12:20 pm »
Yep.. $1,280 :D

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Lasers / Re: Enter the Cheap 445nm Diodes
« on: June 03, 2010, 02:16:25 am »
I don't think there would be any benefit of adding 405nm to this color.  But that decision is ultimately up to you. 
Oh and although I posted in this thread, this is one of the $475 diodes. :O

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