Generic LEDs

When you don't have a specific fixture profile, use Spectralite's generic LED types.

Available Generic Types

Generic RGB

3-channel fixture:

• Channel 1: Red (0-255)
• Channel 2: Green (0-255)
• Channel 3: Blue (0-255)

Use for: Basic RGB LED pars, strips without profiles

Generic RGBW

4-channel fixture:

• Channel 1: Red
• Channel 2: Green
• Channel 3: Blue
• Channel 4: White

Use for: RGBW fixtures, better white reproduction

Generic RGB+D

4-channel fixture:

• Channel 1: Dimmer (0-255)
• Channel 2: Red
• Channel 3: Green
• Channel 4: Blue

Use for: Fixtures with master dimmer before color

Generic Dimmer

1-channel fixture:

• Channel 1: Intensity (0-255)

Use for: Single-channel dimmers, simple fixtures

Generic RGBA

4-channel fixture:

• Channels 1-3: RGB
• Channel 4: Amber

Use for: RGBA fixtures

Adding Generic Fixtures

1. Open Library Manager > Fixtures
2. Search for "Generic"
3. Select the appropriate type
4. Add to your project
5. Patch the DMX address

Channel Order

Many LED fixtures use different channel orders:

Common Orders

Setting Channel Order

When using generic fixtures:

1. Select the fixture
2. In Parameters, find Channel Order
3. Select the correct order
4. Test with solid colors to verify

Finding the Right Order

To determine your fixture's order:

1. Set DMX channel 1 to 255, others to 0
2. Note what color appears
3. Repeat for channels 2 and 3
4. Match to the correct order preset

Multiple Generic Fixtures

Batch Adding

Add many generic fixtures at once:

1. Set quantity before adding
2. All are added with the same type
3. Use Auto Patch to address them

Grouping

Organize generic fixtures:

1. Select related fixtures
2. Right-click > Create Group
3. Control as a unit

When to Use Generic Fixtures

Good Use Cases

• Simple RGB LED pars without profiles
• LED tape/strips
• DIY or custom fixtures
• Testing and learning
• When exact profiles aren't needed

When to Use Specific Profiles

• Moving heads and intelligent fixtures
• Fixtures with many features
• When you need accurate feature mapping
• For professional shows

Creating Custom Generics

If you need a custom channel layout:

1. Start with the closest generic type
2. Or create a custom fixture definition

Troubleshooting

Colors Look Wrong

1. Check channel order setting
2. Verify DMX address is correct
3. Test each channel individually
4. Confirm fixture is in correct mode

Some Channels Don't Respond

1. Verify the fixture's actual channel count
2. Check that all channels are patched
3. Test with direct DMX values
4. Check fixture's settings/mode

Intensity Issues

If colors are dim or oversaturated:

1. Check if fixture needs a dimmer channel
2. Try Generic RGB+D instead
3. Adjust master dimmer on the fixture

Related

• Adding Fixtures
• Creating Fixtures