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Editors

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Frame Editor
Video thumbnail X
User friendly frame editor for basic editing X

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Advanced Frame Editor
Video thumbnail X
Advanced frame editor with multiple classic LD2000 tools, scanner simulation, static effects, optimizations, etc. X

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Synth Editor
A tool to unite various types of laser content into one object X

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Shape Editor
Video thumbnail X
User friendly shape generator X

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Text Editor
Video thumbnail X
Scrolling/static text editor X

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LD2000 Abstract Editor
Classic LD2000 abstract generator X

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Abstraction Editor
Video thumbnail X
LivePRO style abstract generator X

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Parametric Image Editor
Video thumbnail X
Collection of base figures with external control X

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Write Out Editor
Video thumbnail X
Dedicated Write-out effect X

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Clock Editor
Video thumbnail X
Analog and digital clock editor X

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Q-shift
Video thumbnail X
Create offset effects quickly and easily for live shows X

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Fifo Image Editor
Video thumbnail X
Signal recording image with advanced processing capabilities X

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Node Image Editor
Video thumbnail X
Node oriented function editor X

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Particle Editor
Video thumbnail X
Physics based particle generator. X

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Picture Tracer
Video thumbnail X
Raster pictures tracer X

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Realtime Video Tracer
Real time video tracer for webcam and timeline video X

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DMX Image
Innovative way to render DMX data as laser points. DMX values directly control X,Y or RGB laser frame points X

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Adv Timeline Editor
Video thumbnail X
Advanced timeline editor X

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Play List
Video thumbnail X
Sequential playback of timeline shows X

❌

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Multi Effect
Video thumbnail X
Multi zone effect allows define personal effect for projection zones, with time shift X

❌

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Destination Cue
Video thumbnail X
Single click way to define destination for grid groups, or apply zone chase effect X

❌

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Object Animator
Video thumbnail X
Timeline for various parameters/variables X

❌

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LC Flash
Import of LC Flash animations, up to version NNN X

❌

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LC ADAT
Video thumbnail X
Import LC ADAT recorded files as animation X

❌

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Advanced editors

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BEYOND 3D
Video thumbnail X
Specialized 3D editor X

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LC Max Plugin
Video thumbnail X
Plugin for 3D MAX X

❌

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LC4D Plugin
Video thumbnail X
Pluguin for Cinema 4D X

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Blender Plugin
Pluguin for Blender X

❌

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Tools

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Scanner Simulation
Math model of a perfect scanner designed to visualize laser graphics X

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FB4 Export
Video thumbnail X
Dedicated content export tool X

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FB4 Browser
Video thumbnail X
FB4 SD card browser, with content upload and download X

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FB4 Settings
Video thumbnail X
Remote FB4 settings from a computer. Change mode, IP management, etc. X

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FB4 File Viewer
Video thumbnail X
Viewer of exported FB4 animation files X

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Loop Finder
A helper tool to find loop of cues X

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Update Over Internet
User friendly software update over internet X

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Test Patterns
Dedicated test frames display tool X

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Video/Audio Mixdown
Video thumbnail X
Render timeline as audio or video file X

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Performance Tuning
Video thumbnail X
Adaptation to poor network or calculation speed environment X

❌

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Resource Monitor
Video thumbnail X
Set of monitoring tools for problem detection. X

❌

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Workspace

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Max Number of Pages
Maximum number of pages in workspace X

80

128

256

256

Page Load/Save
Video thumbnail X
Ability to load and save workspace pages X

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Grid Size
Video thumbnail X
Ability for users adjust cue grid dimension X

1x6 & 8x8

Variable, up to 255 cues per page

Variable, up to 255 cues per page

Variable, up to 255 cues per page

Secondary Grid
Video thumbnail X
Secondary grid can be moved to secondary monitor and double the number of accessible cues X

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FX Grid
Video thumbnail X
Array of effects for live control X

12 effects, 4 rows

Up to 100 effects, up to 8 rows

Up to 100 effects, up to 8 rows

Up to 100 effects, up to 8 rows

Timeline

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Number of Tracks
Video thumbnail X
Max number of timeline tracks X
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40

200

200

Number of Media Tracks
Video thumbnail X
Max number of tracks for multi media events X

1

2

4

4

BUS Tracks
Video thumbnail X
Specialized effect track for applying to multiple laser tracks X

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Video Playback
Video thumbnail X
Support of video files X

❌

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Laser/Video Masking
Video thumbnail X
Mask the video by laser graphics (laser over video) X

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Cue List, Effect List
Video thumbnail X
Container of effects and cues in timeline, allows reuse effects and cues without duplication X

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ST2000 Shows Import
Video thumbnail X
Import of LD2000 shows X

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CVS Marker Import and Export
Video thumbnail X
Import of LD2000 shows X

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Output

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FB3 SE/QS
Video thumbnail X
Output on USB Based FB3 series of controllers X

✅

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FB4
Video thumbnail X
Output on Ethernet Based FB4 series of controllers X

✅

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QM2000
Output on QM2000 controllers X

❌

✅

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Maximum Number of Projectors
Max number of separately controllable projectors (controllers) X

9

10

25

40

Maximum Number of Zones
Max number of Projection zones that can be created X

30

60

200

250

Distributed Scanning
Video thumbnail X
Distributed scanning is a technology for laser graphics display by means of projector array X
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1 of 2

2 of 4

4 of 8

Projection Zones - "Also to"
Video thumbnail X
Ability to copy output of Projection zone to multiple projection, zones, with optional window trimming X

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Projection Zones - Static Effects (filters)
Video thumbnail X
Ability to use effects as permanent filters of projection zone output X

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EmuLaser
Video thumbnail X
Dual purpose virtual projector for scanner simulation or to use video projector instead of laser projector. X

❌

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Turbo Streaming
Video thumbnail X
New streaming protocol providing high communication speed X

❌

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Communication

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ArtNET
Video thumbnail X
Incoming and outgoing Art-net DMX data X

❌

✅

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DMX
Video thumbnail X
Support of EntTEC USB DMX PRO controller (device sold separately) X

✅

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sACN
Video thumbnail X
Support for streaming ACN X

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OSC
Video thumbnail X
Support of Open Sound Control protocol X

❌

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TC2000/TC4000
Video thumbnail X
Support of Pangolin TC2000 controller X

❌

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Gamepad
Support of Gamepad/Joystick controller X

❌

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CITP
Video thumbnail X
CITP Preview icons for usage on consoles X

❌

❌

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UDP Command broadcast
Transmission of internal BEYOND commands over UDP X

❌

❌

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PangScript TCP server
TCP/IP server for receiving PangoScript commands X

❌

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NDI input
Video thumbnail X
Receiving of NDI live feeds for use in Color channels X

❌

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Live Realtime

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Groups Grid Mode
Video thumbnail X
Live control mode based on idea to group cues into functional block with own effects and destination control X

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Multi Zone Effects
Video thumbnail X
Cues with array of effects X

❌

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Destination Cue
Control destination of groups or quick zone selection (depends on mode) X

❌

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DMX Server
Video thumbnail X
Specialized DMX playback engine designed to be controlled externally. Optionally transform Projection zone info a fixture X

❌

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4 Effects In Line
Ability to use multiple effects in FX line X

❌

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"Drop" Effects
One click effects that stops after some period of time X

❌

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Effect Action Sliders
Ability to morph frames before and after effect X

❌

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Physics
Real time mass/spring filter to smooth external signal X

❌

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Time Control Tab
Time control tab incapsulate speed and time shift control for FX lines at Cue, Master and Zone level, as well as other time control options X

❌

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Channels Tab
Universal set of slider to control effects, abstracts, shape and similar interactive content X

❌

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Zone level Live Control and FX
Ability to use Live Control of Projection Zones X

❌

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ProTracks
Static cue players. In opposite to dynamic nature of Cue Grid where cue players created on fly, ProTracks are static players what makes them great for external control and scripting X

❌

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Kinect 1.0
Video thumbnail X
Support Microsoft Kinect v1.0 controller X

❌

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WebCam
WebCam input can be used for real time video tracing X

❌

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Scripting

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PangoScript Editor
Video thumbnail X
Dedicated script editor X

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PangoScript Tab
Video thumbnail X
Tab hold collection of scripts that might be started manually, by hotkey or from other scripts X

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MIDI to Code
Video thumbnail X
Ability assign PangoScript to incoming MIDI Note and Control Change messages X

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DMX to Code
Video thumbnail X
Ability assign PangoScript to DMX channel (on change) X

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Keyboard to Code
Video thumbnail X
Ability assign PangoScript to keyboard shortcuts X

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OSC to Code
Video thumbnail X
Ability assign PangoScript to incoming OSC messages X

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Object tree view
Video thumbnail X
Visual tree of accessible BEYOND objects X

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Visualization

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External Visualizer Support
Video thumbnail X
Real time output to visualisation software such as Depence, Capture Polar, WYSIWYG, LightConverse X

❌

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ERP (OpenGL preview)
Enhanced Reality Preview with optional scanner simulation X

❌

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3D Preview
Video thumbnail X
Now you can visualize your lasers in 3D X

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Universe

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Universe
Video thumbnail X
“Universe” is multipurpose custom User Interface designer. Universe allows organize custom preview panel, or create spatial effects based on panel position, or add custom sliders, buttons with embedded script X

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Universe Editing
Video thumbnail X
Ability to editor scripts and universe layouts X

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Spatial Effects
Live laser effects based on position of preview panels in Universe pages X

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U-MAX
Full screen Universe layout that cover main BEYOND window X

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Midi Mapping

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APC Mini
Video thumbnail X
Support of AKAI APC MINI MIDI controller X

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APC40 MKII
Video thumbnail X
Support of AKAI APC40 (MKII) MIDI controller X

❌

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Map Creation / Editing
Video thumbnail X
Ability to modify and create custom MIDI mapping X

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Timecode

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Albeton Link
Video thumbnail X
Send and receive Ableton Link signals X

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ArtNET TC In
Video thumbnail X
Receive time code over Art-Net X

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MTC/MMC In
Video thumbnail X
Receive MIDI Time code (MTC and MMC) X

❌

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TC2000/4000 In
Video thumbnail X
Support of Pangolin TC2000 controller for receiving SMPTE signal X

❌

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Synchronorm TC In
Video thumbnail X
Support of Synchronorm time code for rendering by Realizzer software X

❌

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MTC Out
Video thumbnail X
Generation of MIDI Time code during BEYOND timeline playback X

❌

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ArtNET TC Out
Video thumbnail X
Generation of ArtNet Time code during BEYOND timeline playback X

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Misc

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Mobolaser
Video thumbnail X
The official way to directly interface with functions of BEYOND on your mobile devices X

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Fixture, DMX groups, Multi groups
Experiential features for simplification of DMX control X

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Visual Clipboard
Visual clipboard allows to pin copied objects for later use X

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BeamBrush

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Fixture Compatibility
Video thumbnail X
BeamBrush is a unique type of laser fixture that allows for instantanous control of the beam divergence. X

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Settings
Video thumbnail X
All setings related to configurating and setting up your BeamBrush Fixture. X

❌

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BAM
Video thumbnail X
BeamBrush BAM is the ability to set a beam brush map over your laser output for Audence scanning purposes. X

❌

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Visualization
Video thumbnail X
The ability to stream BeamBrush Data to compatable visualizers. X

❌

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Effects
Video thumbnail X
BeamBrush effects within the BEYOND Effects Engine. X

❌

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Blender
Video thumbnail X
BeamBrush function enabled within the Belnder Plugin, which is available at this tier. X

❌

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Frame Editor
Video thumbnail X
The ability to set beam brush values for points within the advanced Frame Editor X

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Cinema4D
BeamBrush function enabled within the Cinema4D Plugin, which is available at this tier. X

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3DSMax
BeamBrush function enabled within the 3DSMax Plugin, which is available at this tier. X

❌

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FB3 Playback
Can Beambrush be controlled by FB3. X

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FB4 Playback
Beambrush Playback through BEYOND and Stand Alone X

❌

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