Who Needs DMX Anyway? Chauvet DJ ILS Lighting | Beatsource Tech

Chauvet DJ are one of the biggest names in lighting, partly because they are always innovating new concepts which are designed to make DJ’s lives easier. On the new episode of Beatsource Tech, we check out their new Integrated Lighting System, or ILS, which allows one central unit - the Gigbar Move+ ILS, to control a variety of additional fixture types, creating a fully synchronized show with no DMX knowledge required.

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[djHughesFishers]

In all honesty, this may be the best video on these lights… I’ve watched thank you so much making…. decision based on this video. Thank you.

[marcelleblanc]

This system will be useful for Small pubs, Bars and mobile DJs as a simple to use solution that won't require SSL files and programming. But I would still prefer using DMX for the ability to adjust anything my client needs on the fly without limitation. I have been working as an LD since 2007 learning on an ETC 24/48 Express then later upgrading to the ETC Smartfade ML for use with bands and theaters but now I love digital systems like Lumidesk, DasLight, MyDMX or if you have big boy money GrandMA3 ON-PC is the top of the line control system. - DJ Molex

[PhiMobileSounds]

I like SoundSwitch DMX + Chauvet D-Fi wireless … it gives you just what you need once you set the addresses and it works with your hardware/dj app. I’m not sold on this ILS setup unless you are starting from scratch and don’t want to customize your lights exactly the way you want, but I definitely see the advantage for a one person gig. I have may questions. Do they have a trade in program or anything to get people to switch over that are already invested?

[RobAlahn]

Definitely a step in the right direction. DMX flexibility and portability are definite pluses.

[colinbuckley]

I was using soundswitch now gone onto the gigbar move ils awesome all in one fixture, features of the remote are ok an external controller with quick jump between shows and particularly fixture blackout has to be in chauvet future plans for this unit

[fredbissnette]

we used to use two mushrooms, one hanging down and one pointed horizontal, turn one on for 15 min turn one off for 15 min, we always had to have spare bulbs but it got the job done with smoke

[traktorpro]

Please compare with the JMAZ VERSA FLEX BAR if you are able to, love your content, thanks.

[deejayshmoove]

Also, can you do an episode on DMX SPLITTERS and why / how we would use them???

[alin_bs]

Hell yes! Last year i bought lights for about 2500usd, and subscribed to soundswitch - well that sucked! I have no dmx knowledge. I'm a "home dj", not a professional, all the lights that i own are for strictly personal usage. I have put them on sound mode with different sensitivityes...and it's a mess, i have put them in soundswitch and that was a crapy show....so yes...ils is a life changer for me. I think that a 3-4000eur ils setup - like 2 gigbars, 2 x160s and 2 kintas you will have quite a show. Question - why do yours don't have the fat laser?

[thewalleh]

Are ya able to run Soundswitch as the "brain" into the gig bar providing the sequencing and have ils units follow?

[Staiz]

Im setting up a Spot 160 ils on the floor and it says on the screen my dfi is removed. Can you show us how to set it up.

[Bertiemang]

Is the chauvet BT air app any good in 2024? It doesn't have great reviews...

[NuthinButFlavaEntertainment]

Sold my SoundSwitch for ADJWMX1 and I love it. Chauvet's ILS sounds nice but you are locked into the ILS system. If I can use my WMX1 with the ILS programing this might work. IF Chauvet Dj were to come out with a WMX1 like

[donaldchilnerjr]

Can't you have 1 160 light ils. Than dmx to a non ils? I have tried it with dfi and it works

[DJkautionNY]

As good as this version of the Gigbar looks I really wish this system wasn't tied down to it. Being able to just have 4 intimidators or a few swarms in a small bar/venue would be great. Still a really cool concept.

[georgethedj]

Two quick questions.
1. Does the foot switch come with the set up or is that extra and if so do you know how much
2. When using the remote can you make the show one color for example all red or a blue or is it just a multi color every time

[Madnesseptx]

Doesn’t it have D Fi installed? Where you can use DFi dongle

[deejayshmoove]

Wouldn't be lovely to "add" ILS to the gigbar move I ALREADY HAVE....Hmmmm

[leesinthemix]

This is fine for plug in and go situations, but as soon as your clients start asking for "looks"; i.e. for a first dance, then you're stuffed, as the control aspect will give you mixed results.

IMO the best new thing coming out in the lighting space this year will be Daslight 5 and their Super Scene Timeline feature.

Please hit up Simon at Nicolaudie for an advance BETA. Loads of us are dying to see what Daslight 5 will be like! :)

[keithkinerk]

Chauvet has an ILS command controller available now, so you don't need the Gigbar.