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# v1.0.49 — The Dragon Update

Released 2026-03-27

The biggest update yet. A ground-up C++ engine rewrite delivers dramatically faster show playback. The new 3D Visualizer lets you preview your entire stage in real time. Plus VLC video output, multi-head fixture support, new MIDI controllers, and hundreds of improvements.

## New Features

### C++ DMX Engine

A complete engine rewrite delivers dramatically faster, more reliable show playback for cue stacks, effects, and live performance.

### 3D Visualizer

Preview your entire stage in real time with gobo textures, prism effects, strobe simulation, video linking, and atmospheric effects.

### VLC Video Output

Send video to external displays directly from DMXDesktop with automatic GPU detection.

### Multi-Head Fixture Support

Full fanning, sync, and position control for multi-head moving lights.

### X-Touch & MCU Support

Control your show with motorized faders, VU meters, and full transport control via X-Touch and MCU-compatible controllers.

### Pixel-Mapped Beam Effects

Create per-pixel pulse, switching, and phased wash effects directly in the Programmer.

### Floorplan Popout

Detach the floorplan into its own window with live DMX visualization for multi-monitor setups.

### New MIDI Controllers

Added support for Maschine MK3, Maschine Jam, and DJ2GO2 Touch controllers.

## Improvements

- Ableton Link integration migrated to native C++ for lower latency
- Background dimmer and blinder controls for quick lighting adjustments
- Freeze cue type for holding current lighting state
- Fixture cloning with inherited visual properties in the 3D Visualizer
- Dark on silence override for finer control over automatic blackout behavior
- Enhanced laser channel support with improved effect handling

## Bug Fixes

- Fixed cue stack crossfade transitions causing visual artifacts
- Fixed color picker selection issues in the Programmer
- Fixed waveform generator crash on rapid track loading
- Fixed fallback cue interfering with solo/identify mode
- Fixed floorplan popout default positioning
- Fixed various cue stack editor and DJ timeline issues