The value for each preset can be programmed individually.
Sound Sense
can be programmed with the Shutter Chase rotary knob, which can also be used to adjust the
sensitivity of the internal microphone.
The value can be adjusted from 0 to 100; 0 is not sensitive and 100 is very sensitive. This value can not be
adjusted per individual preset.
Press the Tap Speed button again to exit this mode.
- Press the Tap Speed button and hold it down for 2 seconds to access the Tap Speed function.
The corresponding LED will flash at a steady tempo to indicate that the Tap Speed function is active.
By using your finger to tap the desired tempo on the Tap Speed button, you can adjust the playing speed of
all the variable elements at once.
The following elements will play to the pre-determined tempo and will be overruled:
- Colour Chase
- Gobo Chase
- Shutter Chase
The X/Y speed Tap Speed function remains unchanged.
The success of the Tap Speed button depends on your own timing. Tap the button
4 times
with your finger to
set the speed. The controller calculates the average based on the time between each of the four taps.
If you tap the button 4 times quickly, then the LED will flash faster.
If you tap the button 4 times slowly, then the speed will decrease and the LED will flash at a slower speed.
To exit the Tap Speed menu, press the Tap Speed button and hold it down for 2 seconds. Make sure the LED
is on or off to see if you're in the correct operating mode.
Sound
The OSO Maestro is equipped with a built-in microphone that is located on the rear of the controller.
The sound sensitivity is determined digitally by the controller, as explained earlier in this manual. The optimal
value depends on the audio volume in any given situation as the microphone only reacts to the bass
frequency in the music.
The sound-controlled function works best with music that has a four-quarter measure and low tones
(particularly with a distinct beat).
If the music has interrupted beats or double kicks, the function will not work optimally. It is a better option to
synchronise the lights to the music manually using the Tap Speed function.
If the built-in microphone does not detect any sound, the lighting will slowly alternate a Colour Chase, Gobo
Chase and Shutter Chase to create variation where music is audible but a distinct beat is not detected.
To activate the sound-controlled mode, press the Sound button once and the corresponding LED will light up.
Press it again to deactivate the function and the LED will turn off.
Fog
Smoke machines that have DMX compatibility and work in 1-channel mode can also be controlled by the
OSO Maestro.
Activate the smoke machine by pressing the Fog button and it will function at 100% output.
Press the Fog button again to turn the smoke machine off.
The OSO Maestro does not feature bidirectional communication, which means it can only send commands
and can not receive information from the smoke machine, like if it needs time to warm up in between use. If
you send a command for it to function, it may not produce any smoke until it has warmed up again.
The information in this user manual is subject to change at any time without notice.
Version: 1.0
Date of creation and author's initials:31-03-2018 RV
Revision date and author's initials: -