Starting a second business. dance RGB LEDs to Spotify?

[Mr. Ingram's Computer Repair & Shoppe]

Bullet point story, because it's fast and works.

• I don't need business advice. (in this thread )
• I am looking at opening a roller skating rink (done the research and business planning needed)
• I am working on pricing out everything and getting the techy "fun stuff"
• I will be using a custom Win10 PC with spotify, mic, mixer, and the works to get music bouncin' on the skate floor.
• I am curious about doing RGB lighting that'll bounce with the music rather than just random flashing that comes built into the units in most entertainment facilities.

I was pointed towards "Light Organs" that take in an Aux source and splits the 5 frequencies.

Curious of other techniques.

Let's assume money isn't real. (for the sake of learning about different technologies out there)

 

[phaZed]

First check out this:
HeavyM uses projection mapping using a standard (or pro) projector. It will map to sound and MIDI.

If you want to do RGB LED's in a quality way then you need to be using WS2811/WS2812 LED's or similar with DMX controllers.
I would recommend a Sandevices E682 Artnet/E1.31 controller only because I have 4 of them!

As for lighting control software:

Madrix is the gold standard with a gold price:

There are a few varied options here in the 'middle' for control software.. just search "Lighting Control Software".

Vixen Lights is free and open source - being able to dynamically have it change to music is not quite there yet.

 

[phaZed]

Here's some examples of Vixen on my house, Halloween '16:

Or an excellent example of Christmas usage (Also using Vixen):

Hope all that helps!

 

[Mr. Ingram's Computer Repair & Shoppe]

Wah ohh, that's a lot of info right there!

Should also be clear, I dont want to spend my life sitting and programming the lights to songs. I need either:

• a computer system to do it for me.
• a collection of "free coder slaves" to sit and program all the songs for me

 

[phaZed]

Ya, I hear ya.. a "DJ" solution sounds like it fits the bill.

Check out:
Elation
Blizzard Lighting
Sunlight Suite 2

But I have never used them personally.

Madrix will "auto" the lights to music, too..

 

[Mr. Ingram's Computer Repair & Shoppe]

Check out:
Elation
Blizzard Lighting
Sunlight Suite 2

It's bedtime O-clock here, Ill start doing my research on them tomorrow if work is unfortunately slow. Will definitely get back to you on my experience researching these.

 

[Bryce W]

Just a heads up, you need to upgrade to Spotify Business (or its sister companies). Normal Spotify is only for your personal use and not for commercial areas such as bars, restaurants, and of course, roller skating rinks.

https://support.spotify.com/no/article/use-spotify-in-my-bar-restaurant-store-school-etc/

 

[mraikes]

• I am looking at opening a roller skating rink (done the research and business planning needed)

1981 me is pretty excited to hear this! My teenage buddies and I spent a lot of time at our local skating rink.

I think there might still be one around here somewhere, but 2017 me would probably just get an expensive ride to the emergency room.

Good luck!

 

[HCHTech]

2017 me would probably just get an expensive ride to the emergency room.

1995 me can confirm, had my twin son's 8th birthday party at a roller rink. Had to leave early in an ambulance with a dislocated shoulder (and wounded pride).

 

[GTP]

1970 me saw our local skating rink closed down - never to re-open .