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Creating stunning visuals using Hue Entertainment

As many of you know, I updated the Light DJ apps earlier this year to support the new Hue Entertainment API. It took just over a month to recreate all of Light DJs 30+ effects in the new format for both iOS and Android. Today I'd like to delve a bit deeper into what it takes to…

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Light DJ now supports Philips Hue Entertainment

Hey everyone, Kevin from Light DJ here. Philips announced their new Hue Entertainment API in January and that threw my priorities list off a bit, but boy was it worth it. I had been expecting a simple drop-and-replace solution with faster bulb response, but what they delivered…

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Android Super Update Now Available

Hey everyone! I've been working hard over the past few months updating the Android app with the popular SceneMaker Effects and Matrix Strobe Maker controllers from the iOS version.The SceneMaker controller has 23 different types of beat-matched effects. You get control of the…

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Introducing the SceneMaker!

Create light shows with ease with the all-new SceneMaker automated effects controller. The SceneMaker comes with over 10 effects that you can customize with your favorite colors. Brand new multi-color effects bring a new level of customization to your lights. The controller is…

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Sneak preview of the new Matrix Controller

Hey everyone! It's Kevin from Light DJ, here to give you a sneak peak of what I've been working on.It's a new multi-touch light controller that will make creating making light shows easier and more interactive than ever before.Take a look at my latest debugging session (while…

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