This allows you to send a command to "Clip 1 of Layer 1" without knowing exactly which clip is loaded there.
Let’s say you want to control the Opacity of your currently selected layer from a generic MIDI controller using OSC. resolume arena 7.3.0
You can now map your hardware to /composition/layers/1/master and it will stick. The "Tagging" update in 7.3.0 ensured that if you renamed a layer or moved it, the connection wouldn't break as easily as it did in previous versions. This allows you to send a command to
How does it stack up against alternatives? How does it stack up against alternatives
| Feature | Resolume Arena 7.3.0 | MadMapper 5 | TouchDesigner 2024 | | ---------------------- | -------------------- | ----------- | ------------------ | | Real-time mixing | Excellent | Basic | Advanced (coding) | | 3D Mapping | Good (Mesh-based) | Excellent | Excellent | | Ease of use | 9/10 | 7/10 | 4/10 | | Audio reactivity | Built-in (FFT) | Via plugins | Fully customizable| | Price | €399 | €299 | Free (non-commercial) | | Stability for touring | ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ | ⭐⭐⭐⭐ | ⭐⭐⭐ |
Verdict: Arena is the winner for live performance mixing. MadMapper is better for complex architectural mapping. TouchDesigner is for hardcore generative artists.