Obsidian Control Systems Launches ONYX, an Innovative Yet Intuitive Lighting Control Platform

Elation Professional announces the next chapter in the evolution of Obsidian Control Systems with the release of ONYX, an innovative yet uncomplicated lighting control platform that is backwards compatible with all M-Series lighting control products.

ONYX is a rebranding of the well-established M-Series control platform and is designed for use with all M-Series hardware (M-DMX, M-Touch, M-Play, M2PC, M2GO, M2GO HD, M1, M1 HD, and M6). The first software release, ONYX 4.0, includes improvements and library updates and marks a foundation for new features and functions to be available in the near future.

ONYX software is available from a newly launched website for Obsidian Control Systems, www.obsidiamcontrol.com, where lighting pros can learn more about Obsidian lighting control products and the ONYX platform while staying up to date on the latest news and developments. The website also includes an online help system as well as a user forum so that users can always find the help they need. Users can also stay connected via a dedicated Obsidian Control Systems Facebook page. The Elation website at www.elationlighting.com offers additional support and product information.

ONYX is a powerful yet easy-to-learn lighting control platform designed for both hardware consoles and PC systems. Designed and maintained by real-user professionals with over 25 years of experience in lighting control systems, ONYX provides a stable and efficient programming platform that is fast to program and fun to operate.

At every stage of development, ONYX has endeavored to present the user with a simple and clean control environment, one in which you don't need to be an IT expert to succeed. Envisioned for creative professionals and new beginners alike, ONYX scales from the smallest shows to the largest touring productions with easy-to-use tools and optimized graphical work environments that can adapt to any task and complexity.

With control of up to 128 Universes of DMX, Art-Net, or sACN from a single system, ONYX is designed to grow with the user and their shows, offering smart options and affordable solutions along the way. Obsidian Control Systems products are exclusively distributed by Elation Professional worldwide and are available in various sizes to accommodate any scale and budget.