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grandMA2 onPC emulates the grandMA2 console on your personal computer.

Software:
gMA2onPC[2.8.3.0][ ]_v2.8.3.exe
(123 MB)  May 2013

Manual: Online Manual

ACT Recommended Computer and Specifications

onPC and command wing Setup Guide

Manual: Online Manual

ACT Recommended Hardware Specifications

The grandMA VPU can display all your videos and is totally integrated with MA-Net2 / MA-Net.

Software:
gMA-VPU_[2.8.3][6.801]_v7.55.exe
(88 MB) May 2013

Manual: Online Manual

2.8.3 Release Notes 

ACT Recommended Hardware Specifications

Transition from MA Video to  VPU Software

All other elements of the grandMA1 show WILL NOT be converted into the grandMA2 show. E.g.

• User profiles | Bitmap effects and layouts | Fixture Schedule function invert per fixture | MATricks
• Commands not compatible with grandMA2 syntax will not be converted!

If your software is older than 5.63 you MUST update to 5.697 then 5.761 then 5.821 then 5.902 and finally update to 6.xx! Failure to follow this path or direct updates from lower numbers can corrupt your console's hard drive!

Due to an invalid software backup file since version 5.9x, you need to update your console in a certain way: Please update to version 6.121 onPC and update the console. Repeat this once. After updating your console twice with the same version you will have created a new backup file. The problem with the invalid backup file only occurs if you try to "down-date" your console or if you try to update from console to console. If there are any questions left, do not hesistate to contact your local dealer or our tech support. Software versions may be requested from ACT Tech Support Staff.

For best memory usage and performance - it is recommended to clean up older software versions and shows in the Utility Menu from time to time and keep only 2-3 of the most recent software version on the hard disk.

New Naming Convention for MA Software:  Productname_[Streaming gMA2][Streaming gMA1]_Version
The important information are the numbers in the brackets. These must fit together to get the software connecting to each other on the network as well as to interchange showfiles.

(Did you read the IMPORTANT INFORMATION about upgrading above?)
USB Version:
Setup_v6.801_USB.exe
(9.8 MB) May 2013

Floppy Disk Version:
Setup_v6.801_Disks.exe  
(9.8 MB) May 2013

Manual: grandMAnual 6.0

NSP Manual: NSPMAnual 1.2

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grandMA onPC emulates the grandMA console on your personal computer.

Software:
gMA1onPC_[ ][6.801]_v6.801.exe
(35MB) May 2013

Does your computer meet the minimum system specs?

Manual: grandMAnual 6.0

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Release Notes

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Pocket PC Release Notes

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These drivers will allow you to network your grandMA to your visualizer.

ESP Vision:
gma-ESPVision[2.700][6.700]_v1.100
(2 MB) November 2012
Setup Instructions (PDF)
WYSIWYG
Drivers: gmaWYG [1.410][6.200] v1.0
Setup Instructions (PDF)

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