Specifications
219 LightJockey Help file - (C) Martin Professional 2010
LightJockey Help
Assigning functions
Using MIDI note commands LightJockey can launch sequences (flash sequences, see cue control),
cues, background cues and cue lists.
The sequence, cue, background cues and cue lists configurations are all located on individual tabs.
To enable either function, check the enable function box (e.g. enable Sequence Flash) on the relevant
tab. Next select what MIDI channel (MIDI address) the MIDI in will have to listen to for that particular
function. MIDI supports up to 16 different channels (channels 1-16). Select either 'All to decode the
note on command on any MIDI channels or select a single MIDI channel to decode commands on that
MIDI channel only. By specifying specific MIDI channels, the MIDI device (e.g. a sequencer or
keyboard) may use the other channels for other purposes, such as MIDI instruments or other
controllers. It also allows the same note values to be used for sequences, cues and cue lists as long
as the MIDI channel is different. Note that not all MIDI transmitters have the possibility to use specific
channels, please refer to the documentation for the MIDI transmitter.
There are two methods to assign sequences, cues, background cues and cue lists to MIDI note
values. The first is to manually enter the sequence, cue or cue number directly. Highlight the line with
the required note value, enter the relevant number in the entry field and click <-Set. The second
method is to load the relevant sequence, cue, background or cue list in LightJockey, click Learn and
send the MIDI command (e.g. press the key on the MIDI keyboard). The MIDI In Module will register
the current sequence, cue, background cue or cue list and assign this to the received note value.
To clear the assignment for a specific MIDI value, right-click the line representing the value and select
Clear Values from the popup menu.
Hotkey functions
Use the functions tab makes to assign LightJockey hotkey functions to MIDI note commands. Note
that LightJockey must be running when the MIDI in program starts up, otherwise hotkey function data
will not be transferred to the MIDI in program. To assign a function to a note value go to the functions
tab and click Get Functions List. This brings up a list of available functions. Then simply drag and
drop the function from the list to the line representing the MIDI note value.
Assigning flash functions
Note that some MIDI devices prefers to send velocity = 0 rather than note off commands. If this is the
case, make sure to check Treat velocity = 0 as note off on the setup tab. Otherwise the flash
function may not be disabled again.
MIDI Monitor.
The final tab consists of a list showing the latest incoming MIDI note on and note off commands. The
Monitor can be used to decide what MIDI channels are used by the MIDI transmitter.
Using the 2518 controller via RS-232
2518 controller via RS-232
LightJockey may be remotely controlled from a Martin 2518 controller using a standard RS-232
connection. Since this form of remote control does not require other hardware than a standard RS-232
port it is possible to connect the 2518 to LightJockey without using DMX hardware that supports DMX-