v2.6.3 - Location collision fix

v2.6.2 - bug fixes

v2.6.1 New Features -Stream Deck + XL support -Screen Lock — ignore external commands (OSC, MIDI, etc.) via a new dropdown control Fixes & Improvements -Fixed import/export issues introduced in 2.6.0 -Fixed Macro Record Modal issues -Fixed Enter button via MIDI sometimes triggering unintended Look creation

v2.6.0 New Features • Import & Export Showfile Sections — Export parts of your showfile and import them into other shows, mixing and matching content across projects • Stream Deck support — modules, encoders, and LCD bar now fully supported • Endless encoders can now be learned to faders • Global and local modes for encoder learning • Macros can now be recorded directly from the Record Popup • Hint labels now appear next to each record component showing the last recorded item • Update/Record buttons added to the minimized Command Line state • LivePlot: Inhibit and Freeze badges now displayed on the Intensity parameter of objects • LivePlot: Ability to add Astera custom fields to objects • Encoder page now shows a badge indicator in the bottom navbar • Renaming now highlights existing text for faster editing Fixes & Improvements • Fixed login issues preventing app access • Fixed offline documentation site not loading • Resolved LivePlot freezing issues • Fixed LivePlot images not being tappable • Fixed popups being covered by the keyboard • Macro feedback messages now display inline in the Command Palette, next to the DMX Tester • Minimized Command Palette now correctly displays the green checkmark • Favorite category checkmarks are now green • Favorites now show a light fill of the color label; category letters always display in white • When recording a new component, the sidebar scrolls to the newly created item • Fixed Fader config options not resetting correctly when switching between priorities • Fixed auto-reconnect for MIDI devices • Added a confirmation warning before deleting a Sequence in Sequence Expanded • Additional stability and performance improvements

v2.5.2 Release Notes Fixed database sync issue Fixed LivePlot macros triggering issue Performance Improvements v2.5.1 Release Notes • Fixed incorrect head channel value selection • LivePlot: Fixed selection issues when switching into Live mode • LivePlot: Improved cell selection and preserved command-line selection order • Fixed channel functions not snapping or adding correctly What’s New in 2.5.0 New Features • Record live DMX input or output directly into Looks and Favorites • Access PATCH and offline documentation from the About menu • Improved fixture filtering with a new toggle option • New Manual Values button for direct control • Live Summary now shows both current selection and virtual dimmers • Pan, Tilt, and Zoom values now display degree indicators • Expanded OSC command support • Save default settings in Record, Update, and Fader configuration popups Fixes & Improvements • LivePlot now safely saves changes when the app is suspended or closed • Channel functions now snap correctly at the end of Look transitions • Channel center buttons correctly reset values to zero • Improved text visibility on dark backgrounds • Deleting a Look now returns to the previous Look • Fixed app launch stalls • LivePlot now uses unique IDs to prevent broken plots when renaming items • Improved LivePlot color accuracy • Go Fader wraparound behavior fixed • Fixed crashes related to non-English characters • Resolved encoder jumps when using OSC or MIDI • Astera NYX bulbs now correctly support battery adjustments • Locked LivePlot objects can still be selected • Turning off a Sequence Fader now correctly stops effects • Fixed Favorites Expanded filtering • Updated Macro creation screen UI • Added Create New Macro button to Macros Expanded • Additional stability, performance, and reliability improvements

v2.4.9 Release Notes FEATURE Xcode 26 / iOS 26 readiness — fully compatible with the latest platform updates FEATURE StreamDeck custom colors — clear background and pick custom colors for buttons FEATURE Fixture control sliders — now limited by function range for improved workflow FEATURE Channel functions — added middle-value button for faster adjustments fix: Corrected slider ranges for channel functions with null names fix: Resolved issue where some manual values couldn’t be recorded/updated due to profile problems fix: Record Save button now visible on iPad Mini fix: Updated FX sidebar UI fix: Improved protocol handling for sACN/Art-Net reconnections, including better stopping mechanism fix: Paused effects now respond to Master Fader fix: Value updates no longer clear manual timings fix: Consistent color picker styling in Patch fix: Effect Trail decimals now display properly fix: Faders now correctly detect down/up states on action buttons (resolves MIDI mapping issues, especially for devices like NanoKorg, without remapping to notes) fix: Sliders hidden if function has no range Bug fixes and performance enhancements v2.4.8 Release Notes FEATURE Astera pillbox indicators — display sleep/power status directly in pillboxes FEATURE LivePlot Snapshots Panel — add unlimited snapshots, reorganize, rename, and long-press to retake snaps FEATURE LivePlot Image Fields — support for adding custom fields on images FEATURE LivePlot Variables — custom fields now support variable values FEATURE LivePlot Labels — new label field added with variable support FEATURE Uniform Colors — consistent app accent and MIDI colors for BLC vs BON fix: Improved layout and styling consistency fix: MIDI triggers now correctly register CC events on devices like nanoKONTROL2 (resolves issue with faders staying ON) fix: Minus half-stop calculation corrected

v2.4.7 Release Notes FEATURE Optimized Table View — navigate large datasets much faster FEATURE Wake from Sleep — trigger wake actions for selected lights with confirmation in Astera List of Lights menu in Link Status FEATURE Quick Node Toggle — enable or disable nodes by tapping the Node badge in the AsteraBox list in Link Status fix: Stream Deck now properly triggers actions fix: Astera signal strength now shown as a percentage fix: General bug fixes and performance enhancements

v2.4.6 Release Notes FEATURE FX speed faders — create custom faders tied to FX speed; yellow by default, orange for Master Effect faders FEATURE Speed 1:1 button — instantly reset FX speed to 100% with a single tap FEATURE Custom view auto-naming — custom views now auto-name on creation for faster setup fix: Inhibitive faders now default to red for consistent color styling fix: Decimal pillbox now displays correctly fix: SuperFine now adjusts XCOR and YCOR as expected fix: Removed duplicate function names in channel display for cleaner function lists fix: MIDI triggers now correctly target Record/Update in LivePlot fix: Improved error handling on remote network disconnects fix: General bug fixes and performance enhancements v2.4.5 Release Notes FEATURE Stream Deck+ encoder fix — encoders now behave as expected across all Stream Deck+ units FEATURE LivePlot color alignment — tracked values, manual values, and more now match Table View (e.g. red = manual, purple = tracked) FEATURE clear command from the Command Line now clears LivePlot FEATURE Record/Update now function properly as objects within LivePlot v2.4.4 Release Notes *FEATURE* Stream Deck now supports multiple and different sized Stream Decks, pages, custom layouts, and encoders *FEATURE* Custom colors now supported on Sequence faders *FEATURE* Sidebar shows only decimal values for cleaner control while Pillbox/Table View adhere to View State fix: Updated OSC key mappings for navigation in sidebar fix: Fixed OSC and encoder tab visibility for subscriptions fix: Macro selection when editing/deleting fix: Patch flash issue when relabeling a fixture fix: LivePlot command targets (Record/Update) Bug fixes and performance enhancements

v2.4.3 Release Notes *FEATURE* MIDI mapping presets now include Stream Deck configuration *FEATURE* Decimal view state improvements and more precise channel control *FEATURE* More flexible parameters with decimal support for CIE x/y in all view states and encoders *FEATURE* Table View now supports time/delay values *FEATURE* Sequence cloning now supported fix: Astera CRMX signal now formatted and clamped to 0–100 fix: iPad mini compatibility with Record Popup fix: OSC messages now display properly in the MIDI Learn overlay fix: Cleaner Encoder UI fix: Fixed infinite popup bug when triggered from hardware fix: Improved DMX address handling and patch changes fix: MIDI fine-tuning for pan/tilt fix: UI polish for button text, fader color, and patch filters fix: Better handling of "Relative" toggle for inhibitive faders fix: More stable fixture view and sidebar component behavior Bug fixes and performance enhancements v2.4.2 Release Notes * FEATURE Astera “Assign by Patch” assignment now supports multi-select for auto-configuration! * FEATURE In-app purchases replaced with direct website access * FEATURE Filter implemented! Filter Astera lights and organize by type * FEATURE Free users now indicated in Link Status with alert * FEATURE Record Look with optional sequence name * FEATURE New command line syntax: “Fix 1 thru Home” will select all Fixtures * fix: Updated OSC key mapping for fixture control - see docs.blackout-app.com for latest OSC mapping * fix: Advanced Color Mode update similar to fixture controls - user must select the head of the fader in order to move the fader * fix: MIDI fixes * fix: Fixture control panels now reset correctly when no fixtures are selected * fix: Improved battery info retrieval for Astera fixtures * fix: Blocked saving of empty Favorites * fix: All faders now save properly when deleted from command ‘Delete Fader 1 thru x` * fix: Unnumbered Astera fixtures now act as fixture 0 - command example “Fix 0” will select all * fix: Show 2–20h range in DMX Configurator * Fix: Export and cloning custom views v2.4.1 Release Notes: FEATURE ASTERA Integration – direct control of Astera fixtures FEATURE STREAM DECK Integration – trigger actions from your Stream Deck FEATURE ENCODERS TAB – map any parameter to any encoder! FEATURE DMX Router now auto-sorts by Universe on open FEATURE View States added to Live Plot and Encoders Tab – see how values are calculated in real time FEATURE Major performance enhancements across the app fix: Group selection now works correctly after deletion fix: Improved MIDI reliability and mapping behavior fix: OSC communication issues resolved fix: LivePlot via web more stable and responsive Bug fixes and performance enhancements v2.4.0 Release Notes: FEATURE ASTERA Integration – direct control of Astera fixtures FEATURE STREAM DECK Integration – trigger actions from your Stream Deck FEATURE ENCODERS TAB – map any parameter to any encoder! FEATURE DMX Router now auto-sorts by Universe on open FEATURE View States added to Live Plot and Encoders Tab – see how values are calculated in real time FEATURE Major performance enhancements across the app fix: Group selection now works correctly after deletion fix: Improved MIDI reliability and mapping behavior fix: OSC communication issues resolved fix: LivePlot via web more stable and responsive Bug fixes and performance enhancements

v2.3.9 Release Notes:
 *FEATURE* NEW View States for seeing where values come from in Reference - Sequences and Reference - Faders *FEATURE* NEW View States for DMX Output! See your effect values in real time along with DMX input/output merges!
 *FEATURE* Inhibitive Faders – toggle added for relative mode! Limit your effects relatively.
 *FEATURE* LivePlot enhancements: parameter labels, target numbers, NEW command button targeting, more MIDI learnable actions, use Look Timing option for Look objects! *FEATURE* "at" command now supports delay and time
 fix: Warning when overriding existing fixture numbers
 fix: Apply time/delay to all parameters correctly
 fix: Round time/delay values to 2 decimal places
 fix: Improved LivePlot targeting sidebar UX
 Bug fixes and performance enhancements

v2.3.8 Release Notes: *FEATURE* Long press ‘Sync Database’ to do a full sync (only needed if stuck) fix: MIDI events are not triggered when in an input form (typing field) fix: updating groups/effects didn’t account for ‘offset’ selections fix: able to midi map the level wheel fix: show CMD button in LivePlot even when the keyboard is up fix: LivePlot - CCT color is harmonized even when ranges of fixtures are different fix: LivePlot - selection color is now the same as pillbox selection color (yellow) fix: cleanup sidebar/filters/sizing fix: fix parameter sorting - Intensity/Pan/Tilt always at the top fix: logging out issues Bug fixes and performance enhancements

v2.3.7 Release Notes: *FEATURE* Database View: collapsible folders for easier navigation *FEATURE* Command Line: added THRU support to collapsed mode *FEATURE* Effects: clone an existing effect *FEATURE* LivePlot: clears selection when console is cleared *FEATURE* DMX Input: global mappings toggle moved into header *FEATURE* Keyboard Popup: increased size for better usability *FEATURE* Display Values: pan/tilt/zoom now shows degree values *FEATURE* Sequences: sequence names now sync with fader labels *FEATURE* Device Mapping: save MIDI Mapping Presets *FEATURE* Multiple Device Mapping: learn the same command to multiple keys/devices *FEATURE* Advanced Color Mode: +/- buttons added for fine-tuning fix: unnamed fixtures now render correctly fix: macro popup now appears at top of iPad fix: improved MIDI learning stability for keyboard fix: DMX tester now clears values after exit fix: Link Status color matches output state fix: Fixture Controls filters button selection is now clearer Bug fixes and performance enhancements v2.3.6 Release Notes: *FEATURE* Advanced Color Mode added +/- buttons for precise adjustments *FEATURE* LivePlot: allow retargeting of cells' parent Fix Number in multi-select *FEATURE* LivePlot: allow retargeting of cells' parent Fix Number in multi-select *FEATURE* Link Status: Now switches even more seamlessly between connection types when disconnecting ethernet fix: link status color matches output fix: keyboard now auto-reconnects fix: keyboard MIDI learning Bug fixes and performance enhancements v2.3.5 Release Notes: - *FEATURE* LivePlot renumber mode - renumber your fixtures quickly by toggling the button to the right of the assigned number - *FEATURE* LivePlot performance enhancements to save battery - *FEATURE* NEW Link Status menu! - *FEATURE* Prefer Wired vs Prefer Wireless switch to force Blackout output - *FEATURE* MIDI Learn is now MIDI Learnable! - *FEATURE* DMX input/output MIDI Learnable - *FEATURE* command to ON/OFF a sequence - *FEATURE* OSC Input enabled and configuration added. See [docs.blackout-app.com](https://docs.blackout-app.com) - *FEATURE* Fixture Control sliders now only respond if you drag from the handle for better useability when scrolling - fix: sidebar UI - fix: color picker reset button should work in all cases now - fix: xy brightness precision fixed - fix: allow deselecting a Manufacturer in Cloud Database - fix: allowing the ability to favorite a fixture in Cloud Database - Bug fixes and performance enhancements

**v2.3.4 Release Notes:** - *FEATURE* Patch import from MA3 - MVR, MA2 - XML, HOG - XML, ETC EOS - CSV, Chamsys - CSV, and Blackout - CSV - *FEATURE* You can now patch over your universe output limit (but are still limited to the first x universes in your patch if over your limit) - *FEATURE* LivePlot - rotate the entire plan by 90º increments! Super useful for looking at the set in a different way - *FEATURE* LivePlot - Undo/Redo implemented for the last 50 actions! - *FEATURE* LivePlot - Add cells toggle for targeting menu - *FEATURE* LivePlot - add MIN filter for easy filtering in targeting menu - *FEATURE* Cells now have custom names! - *FEATURE* Completely new and state of the art database syncing - *FEATURE* if “Local Network” is turned off in iOS settings you will now get a popup warning - *FEATURE* NEW Link Status button to easily show output protocol “A” “S” or “B” including fix for correct color when outputting - fix: Keyboard Enter button should now work on all modals with an Update/Save/Enter button - fix: all fixture profile screens are now updated - cloud database shows you a list of channels, My Show Fixtures shows you the module/channel breakdown - fix: batch repatch sometimes calculated the incorrect universe/address - fix: effect over CCT parameters with functions was causing crashes - Bug fixes and performance enhancements

- **FIX**: FX issue with animating channel functions against linear channels at the same time - **FIX**: Favorites Expanded scroll - **FIX**: Sequence Expanded scroll - **FIX**: Macros not saving properly - Bug fixes and performance enhancements

**2.3.2** - **FIX**: Renamed “Color Crossfade” to “Crossfade” to match database changes - **FIX**: **LivePlot** - CCT color now works correctly when a fixture has no crossfade/colors - **FIX**: Selected cells now update color only when applicable - **FIX**: LivePlot selection handling improved - **FIX**: **LivePlot** - Function values (e.g., CCT) now display correctly - **FIX**: DMX input mappings work correctly with multiple universes routed - **FIX**: Improved handling when switching from Patch to LivePlot - Bug fixes and performance enhancements

- Authentication fix

- **FEATURE**: LivePlot (with upgrade) - **FEATURE**: DMX Input (with upgrade) - **FEATURE**: DMX Input Universe Routing (with upgrade) - **FEATURE**: New compact keypad view - **FEATURE**: allow “Enter” keyboard button or assigned MIDI for all dialogs - **FEATURE**: Virtual Color Temperature added! “Override mode is by default what you want, will allow for custom curves in the future” - **FEATURE**: “Selfix” button added to fader config allows you to select the fixtures contained in that fader - **FEATURE**: OSC added! Mappings will be documented later - **FEATURE**: Fader at 50, command added - **FEATURE**: Batch repatch added! - **FEATURE**: “at favorite x” command added - **FEATURE**: top “selected fader” dropdown added - **FEATURE**: verified filter in cloud database - fix: fader temp/flash - fix: global fader selection - fix: inhibitive flag adjusted to show orange “!” when inhibitor below 100 and “!” With orange bg when actively inhibiting a value - fix: dmx rounding issue - fix: color temp with sidebar wheel fixed - fix: improved MIDI mapping includes many more keyboard buttons! - fix: double execution of buttons from MIDI - fix: double pressing of Macros via MIDI - fix: hide repeated buttons in fixture controls - fix: fixture controls in effects - Bug fixes and performance enhancements

- **FEATURE**: Added more Flash button type modes in Fader Config - **FEATURE**: Added more button types in Fader Config (black button, on, off) - fix: dmx tester doesn’t clear selection upon entering - fix: color picker in fader config - fix: temp button fixed in fader config - fix: flash button fixed in fader config - fix: learning Global faders/buttons via MIDI Learn - fix: double pressing of Macros via MIDI - fix: time/delay values show up as manual values properly - Bug fixes and performance enhancements

- **FEATURE**: Added syntax for “On Effect 1” “Off Effect 1” - **FEATURE**: Added syntax for “Go Look 2/1” (Sequence 2 Look 1) - **FEATURE**: Added "cell" and "cells only" in OFFSET button menu for selection of ALL cells in the command line selection - fix: allow for selection of existing module in building custom profiles - fix: looks expanded pullout sometimes didn’t stay with current sequence - fix: effects use invert pan/tilt setting properly - fix: bluetooth adapter issues with latest Moonlite firmware - fix: able to rename/delete sequences from sequences expanded - fix: virtual intensity not showing up on certain fixtures - fix: individual fade/delay timing not updating correctly and not showing up as manual values - fix: patch overflow issue - fix: not able to press the same number twice for Fixture Number selection "11" "22" "33" etc. - Bug fixes and performance enhancements

**iOS 18 Compatible!** **Updates 2.1.4 - 2.2.0** New Features: - **BRAND NEW PATCH UI:** Explore different zoom levels, including a full-universe view. - **WiFi Network Name Display:** Visible in the Link Status button with location permissions. - **Cleaner Popup Menus.** - **Pan/Tilt Swap:** Set as a global preference or per fixture in Settings. - **Updated DMX Tester:** New UI, command line interface, and selection-based cycling. - **Contextual Menus:** Access via long press throughout the app. - **BRAND NEW MIDI Interface:** Supports multiple devices, auto-linking, and last mapping restoration. - *Note:* Set your controller's MIDI event to "relative" for proper mapping of pan/tilt or encoders. - **GLOBAL Faders Learning:** Assign motorized faders across pages or individual faders. - **Fader Page Display:** View current page in the Faders navbar tab. - **Sequence Fader Restart Config:** Triggered by ON/OFF commands. - **Fixture Controls Customization:** Option to hide "+" and "-" buttons. - **Rearrange & Clone:** Macros, effect steps, and groups, with random step playback added. - **Enhanced Patch Labeling:** Assign variables for flexible labeling. - **Multiple Custom Views:** Select and combine for tailored displays. - **New Master Fader UI.** - **Record/Update Popups:** Smoother, more intuitive interface. - **Look Favorites:** Tailored looks for individual fixtures. - **Store Specific Parameters in Favorites:** For precise control. - **Expanded Color Labels for Favorites.** - **Favorites Update Functionality:** Easily update existing settings. - **FREEZE Command:** Double-tap to enter/exit SUPER priority mode, keeping frozen values intact. - **Extra Configurable Fader Button Added.** - **New Button Types for Sequence Faders.** - **"Release Enter" Command:** Releases all manual values. - **Double-Tap Category:** Makes parameters manual; e.g., "Fix 1 Color Temperature Enter." Fixes: - Auto-select last effect on expanded view. - Advanced color control slider touch points adjusted. - Look number validation (e.g., Look 1.4). - Faster command keypad toggle. - Effect presets now function correctly. - Multi-delete option for effects/groups. - Improved multi-universe patching. - Local Network popup adjusted for iOS 18 compatibility. - Added "Log Out" text for clearer button labeling. - Enhanced "recall" specific parameters. - Adjusted subtraction commands (e.g., "Fix 1 Tint at + -10"). - Look 0 Macro fixed. - General bug fixes and performance improvements.

- Feature: Macros added! - Feature: Custom View revamped! Have multiple view states and easily toggle them on/off! - Feature: DMX Tester added! Flash out your lights with more control than ever! - Feature: More command line commands - ability to delete in batches now ie. "Delete Group 1 thru 999" "at home" also works appropriately now - Feature: Pan/Tilt Encoders back in and revamped! Assignable to MIDI as well (more updates and tweaks to come) - Feature: Swap Implemented - fixed: authentication issues - fixed: patch issues patching over an already used Fixture Number - fixed: next/last going through unpatched fixtures - fixed: issue where sometimes recording a look would cause a flash of the lights - bug fixes and enhancements

- Fix long press on look brings up look menu, doesn't trigger look - Groups can be one decimal (1.1), looks can be two decimals (4.04) - Fixed CMY for movers not showing color wheel - Tracked intensity values in FX show as "-" - 10x factor adjustment for -9-9, includes + and - commands - Bug fixes and performance improvements

- single press full/out back in! Without the setting you can also do "Fix 1 Full Full" or "out out" as a quick shortcut! - fixed FX total time scaling issue - fixed FX presets not applying correctly - able to unlink keyboard keys - can assign non-active keypad buttons via midi/keyboard - Bug fixes and performance improvements

- bug fixes

Blackout Version 2.0! Welcome to the stable 2.0 release build. If you are upgrading from Blackout Version 1, ***you must delete and reinstall the app*** to move to 2.0. **WARNING** - Your old projects will NOT work in v2 as the entire app has been rewritten for performance and future compatibility. Here are some of the features you will experience in upgrading to Version 2: - **Expanded Fixture Library**: Over 44,000 profiles, including “verified” badges for those checked by the Blackout Fixture Team. - **Dynamic Command Line**: Shows you available buttons as you type a command. - **New Table View**: View and edit all your fixtures and their parameters in a spreadsheet format. - **Advanced Color Mode**: Precisely control the color of your fixtures in any mode you choose - RGB/HSI/CMY/xy. - **Sequences and Faders**: Expanded to a multi-cuelist console. You can put anything in a Sequence or Fader, including multiple Looks. Think of these as layers in Photoshop, but for lighting. - **MIDI (Paid Upgrade)**: Use a MIDI controller to trigger virtually anything from the console. Simply tap the virtual button in MIDI Learn Mode and then the corresponding physical button on your MIDI controller. - **New UI**: Visual changes to clean up graphics, make pillboxes bigger and easier to read, and fix the tabs in the sidebar for better usability. - **New Account Verification System**: Now you only need to log in once to register your device to your account. To remove a device, simply log out. For the full feature set, check out the email you should have received as a paid user and visit www.blackout-app.com to learn more.