Martin Lightjockey Fixture Profiles Full May 2026
The MAC Aura is a legendary fixture, but LightJockey's official library stopped before its release. Here is how to achieve a full profile manually:
MAC Aura DMX Spec (Standard Mode – 24 channels): martin lightjockey fixture profiles full
Mapping Strategy:
Result: A fully functional MAC Aura profile used in over 50 live shows, proving that LightJockey is far from dead. The MAC Aura is a legendary fixture, but
Many users download libraries labeled "full" only to discover the profile lacks fine pan/tilt or gobo shake. A true full profile must include all sub-slots in the LightJockey Patch window. Mapping Strategy:
LightJockey’s internal effects (circle, figure-8, bounce, sine wave) rely on profile metadata:
| Practice | Rationale |
|----------|------------|
| Always test with one fixture before patching 20+ | Prevents mass configuration errors (e.g., inverted pan on all units). |
| Backup Fixtures\ folder and FixtureList.txt | Profiles are not automatically saved by LightJockey’s main show file. |
| Document custom profiles in a spreadsheet | Includes DMX values for colors, gobos, and macros for future reference. |
| Use descriptive names | Martin_MAC700_Wash_24ch.fml is clearer than NewProfile3.fml. |
| Avoid editing .FML while LightJockey is open | Software locks the file; changes won’t save or may corrupt. |
| Validate switch ranges | Ensure no overlapping DMX values in color/gobo switches. Overlaps cause unpredictable behavior. |