Is Maestro DMX The SoundSwitch Killer? - AI DJ DMX Lighting Software

Join me as we talk about the new Maestro DMX DMX Lighting Software, and it's applications for mobile DJs! I'll also compare it to one of the most popular DMX lighting solutions for DJs, SoundSwitch, as they both employ a set it and forget workflow.

Want to learn SoundSwitch? Sign Up for my course:

================ CONNECT ================

================ DJ GEAR ================
Battery Uplights:

============== CAMERA GEAR ================

============== AUDIO GEAR ================

================================
These affiliate links give a small commission to help support this channel at no additional cost to you. I'm only sharing gear that I actually use and like!
================================

#lightingdesign #soundswitch #maestrodmx

[DJSupe]

I remade all of my Autoloops in Soundswtch using the stock ones as a template. I realigned the intensity peaks to the grid better and added attribute cues for different fixtures. I added static looks for different scenarios like speeches, first dance, movers up and washes dimmed for classy illumination. I only autoscript songs that require it for a CEO or wedding party entrance, then just use that as a template to build it out more succinctly.

[FrederickLocklear-nh]

Hey, just a few comments about Maestro DMX. Purchased the unit for $675 on pre-order, received it February 15, 2024. No matter what, any controller will require you to patch your fixtures. I chose Maestro because it uses just a RCA audio patch cord to sync. I have 4 DJ's on my schedule that bring their own mixers/laptops. We also use Control Play on nights that we don't normally have a DJ. I have just finished patching my fixtures and will see how it performs tomorrow. The unit is externally controllable, wirelessly via laptop, tablet, or smartphone. Definitely not a "Plug and Play" but it appears to have the ability to be easily tweaked on the fly. I'll keep you informed.

[Smily]

I use both soundswitch and A.I. Lightshow. I use soundswitch for static scenes. Ai lightshow looks wild running the lights alone for party time. I have a few videos of ai lightshow on my YouTube page.

[longbine]

I used Soundswitch for a few years and moved over to AI lightshow which is the other option. Yeah it’s expensive but it’s amazing. Soundswitch requires some high level attribute queue programming. Not necessary with AI. Once you add the fixture with the dmx attributes it’s set it and forget it.

[speaker-boxweddingdjsbrist]

I backed it on kickstarter. I used it a few times (understanding it was a new product) it has a web app that you need to connect to during your set if you need to change anything. My phone and my Mac wouldn’t connect after the first set up. The lights stayed in one mode. This mode wasn’t any better than sound to light for the most part. I went back to Soundswitch, one thing it does so well is the fact I cut my faders and it goes dark. Maestro lagged behind by quite a bit. Maestro is also a lot more complex than given to believe. The poster above who says soundswitch is too complicated will probably lose his nut on Maestro set up. Soundswitch is more like a daw and just needs a learning curve.

[djkayaoslokaya]

I am very happy to use Soundswitch but I hope they gonna make a update for autoscript. Make a different show for weddings ( slow, party, cake ceromoni) school parties ( more strobe, and faster movements for movers) Christmas, Halloween, Octoberfest

[jerominefelixcantoneros]

Darryl, Can you make a video of the complete light for 1 song using Nustream mixtream pro

[hiptoalieu]

Daryl, you can make some of the best looking dance light shows I've seen with SoundSwitch!

[antoniolockhart]

$750 is a big price. I'm using wolfmix1 right now and probably move on to soundswitch when the 3.0 version is released. I love the Wolfmix1 but it's limited. I want more custom shows.

[aleksmla]

I using Light Rider and can tell, that it is more easy and convenient that boot of these two

[walgranapolonio]

Im DJing at LDS church dances for more than 30 years, here in Brazil. Just recent bought the Control One and subscribe to SoundSwitch. After a few hours trying to learn how to use it, i'm about to quit. Just cant understand how to program the movers and other controls. The Auto function just light up a few Leds of the fixture and I only can manage to turn on the UV lights when all the others are off. Please, where can I find more datails on specific DMX channels in SoundSwitch? Can you create a video showing a little more how to for Dummies? All the videos on SoundSwitch YouTube channel seams incomplete or superficial.

[atiegs]

After reviewing Maestro, I definitely went back to SoundSwitch. Maestro would be great for bands...SoundSwitch is better for DJs. Also, most fixtures have sound active features which work the same or better than Maestro (IMHO).

[brendanmichaelburchill]

Thanks for the video Daryl! Do you have a video for beginners to get started with sound switch?

[chrisminor]

Since this video, have you had a chance to use MDMX yest?

[NEONVISIONMUSIC]

I have a sound switch and im waiting on my maestro. My sound switch cost £250 the maestro on the other hand oh boy. That's cost me £700 so im hoping it's something special for that price.

[djrezone]

You mentioned that u can use soundswitch with RekordBox?

[DJDeivis]

you look tyred or after night out 😁 great videos man!!

[Skaratak]

Nothing beats the concept of SoundSwitch for me, it makes my whole LED-Anubis-mask project possible. One tiny dongle out of the Live4 and ready to rock. Also that pricing is way too high. Hard pass.

[martinheinrichs]

I appreciate your work but why you just didn't wait till u have the device until u do a review? Ist kind of sympathic but somehow useless video in aspect of maestro dmx. The most interesting was ur all around info aside from maestro.

[nikolaucznaum]

So, not really a review of the Maestro application!