Explore the Interface
Tour the workspaces and panels in Spectralite
Explore the Interface
Spectralite organizes panels into workspaces—preset layouts for different tasks.
Workspaces
Switch workspaces using the toolbar buttons at the top of the screen.
| Workspace | Purpose |
|---|---|
| Animator | Build your show. Timeline, Preview, and layer controls. |
| Fixtures | Add and configure lighting fixtures. |
| Pixel Mapping | Arrange fixtures in 2D/3D space for effects to render onto. |
| MIDI Mapping | Connect MIDI controllers to parameters. |
| Effects | Create custom effects in the Node Editor (advanced). |
Key Panels
Preview — Real-time visualization of your lighting output. Works without hardware.
Timeline — Stack effect layers, control timing, and adjust opacity. Beat-based: positions are measured in beats, not seconds.
Parameters — Manual control of fixture channels: dimmer, pan/tilt speed, gobos, color wheels, and other DMX parameters.
Project Fixtures — All fixtures in your current project.
Beat Matcher — Set BPM to sync effects with your music.
Customizing Layouts
- Drag panel borders to resize
- Use Window menu to show/hide panels
- View > Save Layout to save custom arrangements