Reference
Keyboard shortcuts, DMX, window menu, renderer settings, and the MCP server.
Quick reference materials for Spectralite users.
In this section
Keyboard Shortcuts
All keyboard shortcuts
DMX Basics
Understanding the DMX512 protocol
Window Menu
Add panels and workspaces, Performance Monitor, Connection Status
Renderer Settings
FPS, gradient color space, and renderer controls
MCP Server
Let an AI client author effects in the open project
Quick links
Common tasks
| Task | How To |
|---|---|
| Create new project | Project > New project |
| Save project | Project > Save project (⌘S) |
| Add fixture | Fixtures panel > Add fixture |
| Edit an effect | Select a layer in the Timeline, then edit in the Node Editor (Effects workspace) |
| Set BPM | Beat Matcher panel. Click the BPM display, tap Tap Tempo, or map MIDI to it |
| Add an output | Edit > Outputs |
Key panels
| Panel | Access | Purpose |
|---|---|---|
| Node Editor | Window > Add panel | Create effects |
| Timeline | Window > Add panel | Arrange show |
| Preview | Window > Add panel | View output |
| Parameters | Window > Add panel | Edit properties |
| Library Manager | Project > Library Manager | Manage assets |
File locations
| Content | macOS |
|---|---|
| Projects | Your chosen location |
| Library | ~/Library/Application Support/spectralite/ |
| Preferences | ~/Library/Preferences/com.spectralite.studio.plist |
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File Formats
A reference for Spectralite's file formats, including the project file and the fixture, effect, and other asset files it can import or export.
How to Read These Docs
The formatting conventions repeated across Spectralite's documentation, covering menu paths, UI labels, and keyboard shortcuts.