Use a Generic LED Fixture

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

Available generic types

Generic LED Bar

A linear strip of individually addressable pixels. Configure the pixel count and color variant when adding. Use for LED strips, LED tape, and linear wash fixtures.

Generic LED Circle

A ring of individually addressable pixels. Configure the pixel count and color variant when adding. Use for LED rings and circular fixtures.

Generic LED Matrix

A 2D grid of individually addressable pixels. Configure width, height, strip order, and color variant when adding. Use for LED panels, LED matrices, and pixel grids.

Color variants

Each generic LED type supports these color variants:

Adding generic fixtures

1. In the Fixtures panel, click Add fixture.
2. Click Select fixture… to open the Add fixture picker, then search for "Generic".
3. Select the appropriate type (LED Bar, LED Circle, or LED Matrix).
4. Choose the DMX mode for the pixel count and color variant, then click Continue to addressing.
5. In the two-column Add fixture form, set the DMX universe and address, or click a cell in the Address space grid on the right to set the start (hover to preview).
6. Click Patch N fixtures.

Color variant selection

The color variant (RGB, RGBW, RGBA, RGBWA, WRGB, GRB, BRG, RBG) is selected when adding or editing the fixture. This determines the number of DMX channels per pixel and the channel order.

Multiple generic fixtures

Batch adding

Add multiple fixtures at once using comma-separated values in the universe and address fields:

1. Open the Add fixture dialog.
2. Enter comma-separated addresses (for example 1,100,200) and/or universes (for example 0,1,2).

Each combination creates a separate fixture.

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, start with the closest generic type or create a custom fixture definition.

Troubleshooting

Colors look wrong

1. Check color variant matches your hardware's channel order.
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 a color variant with more channels (for example RGBW).
3. Adjust master dimmer on the fixture.

Related

• Adding Fixtures
• Creating Fixtures