Martin M-PC™

Reference guide

The most powerful

lighting software
Martin M-PC
Martin M-PC user interface
What is M-PC?
• M-PC is the Martin M-Series free online and
offline editing tool.
• M-PC also runs on a Windows PC (Windows 7 or
higher). This gives you the same power and
functionality as the software running on all the M-
Series consoles from a laptop.
• The M-PC software features a no-nonsense design
aimed at fast workflow. Simple windows and
menus are all designed to be used with a
touchscreen or mouse, and access to anything is
rarely more than one or two clicks away.
• M-PC is designed to work 24/7-365.

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M-PC Software
• M-PC software free downloadable software can
be used as a real console as well as an offline
editor.
• All show files created in M-PC or other M-Series
products are fully compatible with the Martin M-
PC and vice versa.
• M-PC is fully compatible with Windows 7 and
Windows 8.1 and Windows 10.

32 and 64 bit
Fixture library and patch
• M-PC contains an extensive fixture library that
covers all major manufacturers as well as the most
obscure DMX devices on the market.
• Intuitive and powerful Fixture patch
Adding fixtures to a show on the M-PC as is easy
as it can be. Using a step-by-step wizard, fixtures
can be added to the patch without the need to
read a complex manual.
• The M-PC patch offers other powerful functions
such as fixture cloning, re-addressing and re-
numbering, and assigning addresses is a simple
drag and drop operation.

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Cloning and swapping
• The M-PC makes it very easy to copy or exchange
devices in the patch from any devices type to any
other devices type. When copying (cloning) or
exchanging (swapping), all information such as
Intensity, position, color will be adapted to the
new device data. CMY color information will be
converted to RGB and vice versa. All preset
references will stay unchanged.
• A user option allows to specify what data is
copied. Cue, Presets and Groups information can
be selected.
• Both commands are then collected in a list and
executed when the users want to.

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More than just lighting.
• The M-Series user interface and structure allows
for video and lighting integration with simplicity.
The convergence of video and lighting is a reality
no one can escape; it is part of large and small
productions.
• Traditional “moving light” desks were never
optimized to handle media servers properly. Using
CITP protocol, the Martin M-PC can display all
video and cue content through a series of
thumbnails. This greatly simplifies the process of
choosing content to display on video screens.

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Fixture selection
• Selecting fixtures and recording fixture groups is
very easy in M-PC.
• Groups retains fixture selection order and masks.
• Groups can be copied or moved as desired.
• Renumbering fixture in patch does not disrupt
recorded groups

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Intelligent grouping
• M-PC fixture grouping does more than simply
store fixtures together inside a group number.
• Its powerful masking system allows for many
variants of fixture orders and combinations, each
of which can be utilized for effects and timing
controls extremely fast.
• Generic fixture masks like ‘every third’ or ‘odd and
even’ can be stored for quick recall and the masks
are seamlessly integrated into the Group window.

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2D Plan
• The M-PC 2D Plan View feature allows you to build
powerful topographical layouts for Fixtures and
Groups within your showfile, as well as add
background images and objects.
• 2D Plan also functions like a mini visualizer with
live beam animation

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Multi-Part Fixtures
• Today’s fixtures are much more complex and can
be difficult to use on most consoles. With the M-
PC, fixtures with several sections, such as LED
strips, can be controlled per section or as an
individual fixture.
• We call this feature “dot fixture.”
For example, controlling a MAC Quantum Wash
means controlling five fixtures; the base and the
three independent LED rings and Aura effect.
• For the M-PC, this is one fixture with four sub-
fixtures. Handling effects and timings for several
such fixtures is therefore very simple on the M-PC,
and access to all fixtures is quick via the fixture
window and the grouping functions.
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Parameter control
• One of the first features any new user will notice is
how well laid out and graphical the device
parameters in the M-PC is
• Each device definition contains all needed
information to properly show the parameters
using a contextual approach.
• Values are represented in their best way to be
readable and understandable by the user.
• All fixture libraries are designed with attention to
detail and all functions possible are mapped out in
a fast accessible system with multiple control
options.

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Color control
• Color Control
A generic color picker and access to multiple
libraries from LEE, Rosco and GAM with hundreds
of choices makes finding the right color a breeze.
No longer is the color a combination of DMX
values. Quick access through the M-PC color
browser helps to find just the right one.

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Fanning control
• Fanning values is something that is always needed,
mainly with pan/tilt but also with other
parameters like colors.
• The graphical Fanning tool provides powerful
means to manipulate a group of fixtures by
spreading their attribute values over a range.

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Effect generator
• The M-PC features one of the best effect
generators on the market. Each parameter of
every device has its own set of effect parameters.
• Each generator has a multitude of curves and its
own speed control, amplitude and delay.
• All effects parameters will track through your cue
list like any other device parameters.
• Multiple parameters can be easily synchronized
together to speed up programming and the M-PC
provides extremely fine control over all aspects of
FX programming and playback.

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Presets
• Presets are one of the most important features of
any modern lighting console as they provide the
building blocks for an accurate show and fast and
efficient programming.
• The M-PC offers many different preset groups
customization of all parameter assignments to suit
the preference of the operator. Multiple Preset
windows can be open at once.

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Global and live timing
• Following the pace of a show is a breeze with the
M-PC.
• At any time, the operator can increase or decrease
the time scale of a cuelist or the whole desk,
allowing for instant reaction in changes to a show.
• Even the most complex one-off events can be
controlled so that the M-PC is always on time and
on beat.
• All programmer changes can be done with timing
control, enabling programming and on-the-fly
adjustments that are smooth and elegant.

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Cuelist
• The concept behind the M-PC is based around a
very simple cuelist philosophy that is well
established and familiar to many console
operators.
• Each of the thousands of possible cuelists can
contain 10,000 cues. Each cue has its own label,
trigger mode, fade time and delay.
• In addition to the normal Cuelist mode, each
cuelist can be set as Chase, Override, Timecode,
Submaster or Inhibitive and such modes can be
changed back and forth easily.
• Each cuelist is a set of standard options such as
Mark-cues, Tap-synch, Priorities, etc…

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Playback
• The M-Series allows flexible playback and is
adaptable to many styles of shows.
• Cuelist can be assigned to playback faders or
buttons. The M-Series supports 500 playback
pages called “banks”. Each bank contains 10
Cuelists that correspond to the 10 playback
controls.
• Playbacks are available on physical buttons as well
as a onscreen button directory to provide fast
access to hundreds of cue lists at the same time.
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Virtual Playback
• On-screen playback control
• Playbacks are available on physical buttons as well
as a onscreen button directory to provide fast
access to hundreds of cue lists at the same time.

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MIDI
• MIDI
M-PC can receive MIDI Notes, MIDI Timecode and
MIDI Show Control via USB MIDI devices.
• Using the MIDI input, cuelists can be triggered via
MIDI timecode. A ‘learn’ mode makes it easy to
set trigger points while listening to a soundtrack.
• MIDI Show Control
The M-Series consoles allows to receive and send
standard MSC commands

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Timecode
• The M-Series allows for the connection to an
external time clock for the synchronized triggering
of cues with the M-Sync adapter. You can set up
the Timecode preferences in the Console Menu.

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User layouts, views and settings
• Up to 16 views are available and can be
completely customized. The M-PC contains
optimized factory default views so there is no
delay when starting to use the console.
• Views can then be adjusted as the operator learns
the desk and creates his own personal work
environment. Views can be exported and
imported quickly with a USB memory stick.
• User settings
All settings of the M-PC can be saved to a file and
stored away for later usage. This is particularly
useful for users who tailor their M-PC software to
their needs.

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Command line
• Although the M-PC is highly graphical it also uses a
command line for direct user input. A command line allows
experienced users to work extremely fast and save many
hours in a programming session. Powerful commands are
available for quick access to many functions of the desk.
• The M-PC command line follows a natural speech syntax
that is easy to learn. M-PC does not think like a computer
but like a human being. Once the concept is understood the
commands will come naturally to the user as they follow the
same concepts and combinations are logical.
• Undo
The Undo button allows the user to step back to previous
commands. Undo can restore the previous fixture selection,
and previous parameter values.

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Contextual menus
• Simplicity is key for Martin, with that in mind the command
line and workflow was design to minimize the shortcuts to
remember. Therefore in the M-Series we avoid using of
counter-intuitive key combinations like Shift+<key>
• Instead, we use contextual popup menus with all relevant
options to a command such as Record, Clear, Load, Copy,
Update.

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User Function keys
• The Programmable Function Keys,
• Their function can be determined by the user. You
can use these buttons to gather your most needed
functions into one convenient place.
• The Programmable Buttons window is accessed by
holding Edit while pressing a programmable
button.

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DMX-IN
• The M-PC offers a powerful DMX Input system.
• Merge
This function is very popular in theaters to
combine a conventional desk with the M-PC. HTP
or LTP mode can be selected
• Capture
With capture, DMX values from the DMX input
can be loaded into the programmer and later
recorded in cues
• Trigger
Cuelists can be triggered through external DMX
control. Intensity and command

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sACN, Artnet management
• sACN and Artnet management
M-PC is compliant with Artnet 2, sACN and
supports RDM over Artnet devices. Connected
Artnet nodes can be remotely configured. M-PC
has unicast and broadcast settings to optimize the
system for the required network bandwidth.

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DMX viewer
• In M-PC, output values can be seen in two
different ways.
• Using the Output view, user can monitor per
device and parameters.
• There’s also a pure raw DMX viewer to monitor
each DMX channel of any universes.
RDM management
• The M-PC is fully RDM compatible. All information
can be seen in the M-PC fixture patch as well as
into M-PC views. Also include in M-PC is the RDM
webpage remotely accessible . A scheduling
feature generates reports at specific times of the
week for better management.

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Networking
• The M-Series have the ability to link together on a
network via their proprietary network protocol,
Maxnet, in order to allow Master & Backup setup
for consoles.
• Items sync on Maxnet
o All Cue and Preset data
o All Playback operation
o All Programmer operation
o All Patch Data
o MaxNet chat window

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 M-Series Remote app
The iOS M-Series Remote is your personal assistant to remotely control
lighting devices straight from an iPhone, iPad or iPod touch.

• Automatic discovery
• Control M-Series™ controllers remotely
• Passcode protected
• Saves show data so that synchronization will be faster the next
time
• Control all fixtures in your show
• Integrated fixture search
• Create and edit presets
• Pan/Tilt view with built-in accelerometer support under sensor
mode
• Color picker with support for Lee, Rosco and GAM filters
• Easy manipulation of all DMX channels
• Start, pause and release cuelists, chases, etc...

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M-Series OSC
• Touch OSC is an app for iOS and Android that
allows communication with various devices over
OSC protocol.
• M-Series fully support OSC and give users a great
flexibility
• http://www.martinpro.com/controllersupport/m_
series_osc.html

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M-PC as Remote
Using Maxnet and Ethernet connection, any
Windows device can be a full wireless remote for M-
Series console or M-PC
• Programming
• Patching
• Reviewing
• Remote playback

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M-Series Manager
• Scheduling
• Calendar rules
• Astronomical clock (Sunset/Sunrise)
• Custom touch panel
• Web interface
• Telnet communication
• UDP communication
• RS-232
Martin M-Series family controllers

USB
PC Embedded
Control Modules Visualization Accessories
Apps Consoles
Panels

M-PC Playback II Martin

M-Touch M2GO MSD6 Pro
2U Module One-Key

M-PC Submaster
M-Play M1 MSD6 Lite M-Sync
Pro Module

M-PC Screen
M2PC M6 MSD6 Demo M-DMX
Ultimate Module
Show file compatibility
…all show files
made in the M-PC
or any M-Series
M6 M1 consoles are fully
compatible with
each other. They
will load properly
on any M-Series
product with the
M-PC same or higher
software version…

M2PC M2GO
 M-PC 2U
M-PC 2U
• The most cost effective professional lighting software
on the market
• The entry to M-Series family
• The best PC lighting software of its category
• Free download M-PC software

• Simple package includes:

⁻ 1x Martin M-DMX hardware in a box
⁻ 1x Martin tangle-free USB Cable
⁻ M-PC Software and M-series Manager
 M-PC Pro kit
M-PC Pro kit
• Complete control solution with visualizer
• Backup for M-Series console family
• Complete managing/scheduling software for installation
• M-PC is expandable to 128 universe!!!

• Complete package includes:

⁻ 1x Martin M-DMX 2-port USB DMX interface
⁻ 1x Martin One-Key USB dongle
⁻ LJ 2048 and M-PC Pro 64 Universes
⁻ MSD 6 Lite 1/year license
⁻ 1x Martin Lanyard
⁻ 1x Martin tangle-free USB Cable
⁻ M-PC, LightJockey, MX/LJ Manager and MSD software
MSD 6 Lite
• LightJockey and M-PC Pro kit Includes a free 1
year MSD 6 Lite license

• Create and pre-program shows from any location!

• Make stunning presentation for customers

• Great added value to M-PC and LightJockey

• Software can be downloaded from:

www.martinshowdesigner.com
Perfect companion to M-PC
• FREE M-PC software download

• Martin M-Touch is a USB wing for M-PC

• Connects to M-PC for immediate output of one

Universe

• Combines with M-DMX for up to 4 Universes without

the need of a Martin One-Key

• The most affordable console ever designed by Martin

Perfect companion to M-PC
• Martin M-Play is a USB wing for M-PC

• Connects to M-PC for immediate output of one

Universe

• Combines with M-DMX for up to 4 Universes

without the need of a Martin One-Key

• Can be used with or without its M-Touch sibling

M-Play and M-Touch
M-Sync
The M-Sync is a simple USB device that allows SMPTE
timecode to be input directly into any M-Series
console - M1, M2GO, M2PC, M-PC.

M-Sync allows the M-Series software to read Linear

Timecode (LTC) signals for perfect cue
synchronization with external devices like sound or
video playback systems.

• SMPTE timecode adapter

• USB device
• SMPTE option for M1, M2GO, M2PC, M-PC
Martin One-Key
Martin One-Key is a future-proof concept in lighting
software distribution that eliminates the
inconvenience of storing software licenses in DMX
hardware. This simple USB dongle can store one or
more licenses and protects the software from illegal
copies.

• Encrypted USB license key

• Remote programmable
• Holds multiple licenses
• M-PC, LightJockey, MSD, P3PC, M-Series universe
license
 M-Series Components
DMX Ethernet Max Expands M-PC,
Type Notes
Universes Universes Universes M1, M2GO

without Martin hardware M-PC will send out DMX Universe

M-PC (Free) 0 1 128 Yes #1 over Art-Net, sACN and ENTTEC DMX devices.

M-PC2U 2 1 2 No
M-DMX 2 1 2 No also Martin USB DUO DMX, Martin Universal USB DMX

Any combination of multiple M-Touch and any Martin

M-Touch
1 1 4 No USB DMX device. To exceed four Universes a license for M-
M-Play PC is required
M2PC 4 4 128 No
M2GO 4 8 8 -
M1 4 4 32 -
M6 8 8 64 -
Older M-Series Modules did include a Martin One-Key,
M-Series Module - - - No which would expand M-PC to 64 Universes. Modules
manufactured since 2013 no longer include a One-Key

Ether2DMX8 8 8 8 Yes
M-PC and M6 license packs can be stored on a portable
Martin One-Key 0 0 128 Yes One-Key
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