Software versions and future timeline

Hi, MyDMX 3.0 has been discontinued to make room for the new MyDMX 5.
The 10.10 for Macs means all current and older up too 10.10 will work for Macs. We've done testing and all M series chips are supported as well for Mac.
I will look into making a list of sorts. Hope this helps.   

I seem to remember a discussion about a completely new software being developped, as the existing one is getting long in the tooth.  Is this the case?

MyDMX 5 is the latest and greatest, was previewed late last year and has been officially out and shipping for a few months now.

Yes, I understand that!  But discontinued products usually gets new updates for some time...  Like computers, smartphones, etc.

I am using MyDMX 3.0. Do I need to switch to MyDmx 5. If so where do I find the software and can I import my shows from MYdmx 3.0. Last question is whether I would need to change the licence on my dongle?

@Hoffco posted:

I am using MyDMX 3.0. Do I need to switch to MyDmx 5. If so where do I find the software and can I import my shows from MYdmx 3.0. Last question is whether I would need to change the licence on my dongle?

Hi! you can simply go to store.dmxsoft.com and log in and purchase a software licenses to use 5.0 on your 3.0 box. Just be sure you purchase the license that has all of the features you need (EXPRESS vs. FULL)
you should be able to open your saved .DVC 3.0 files and use them in 5.0, but you will have more features and set up options so maybe also start a fresh file and see how you like it as well.
The software can be download as always from the 5.0 product page on our website.
Hope this helps.

thank you. If I upgrade to 5 will my 3.0 no longer work. I have a gig the next two weekends and don't want to find I can't run my light show. Also I run one universe and probably 150 channels at most. I also use a DAW to trigger the lights from my Studio One tracks. Will express do what I need and if not how do I see the difference between full and express and how can I find what I have currently. Finally is there  a place to see what new things are within 5?

It may be good timing as i am redoing how I did my shows and so starting fresh may work . Currently I set a song with steps trigger it to start and time the step changes manually once I figure how much time elapses for 4 bars and then do the math. A bit tricky but works. I want to change to setting up scenes and fixtures for more exact control. Thanks as always as your quick response and advice is always very appreciated.

Hello, no it will not affect your 3.0 licenses as you can have multiple licenses tied to the same device, just don't try to run both programs at the same time on the same computer obviously and all should be good.
For a DAW MIDI trigger you will need the FULL version as EXPRESS does not come with MIDI functionality.
Everything new in 5.0 is listed on the product page for its description: https://www.adj.com/mydmx-5 

thank you. So given I can run either 3.0 or 5 off MYdmx 3.0 dongle then I guess if I get it I can still run my shows on 3.0 while learning the new software. I have also been looking for tutorials on programming scenes with multiple fixtures and techniques but have a hard time finding. Anything you might be able to point to would be great. thanks again.

Sorry but when I went to install the MyDmx 5 my windows defender stopped it. Is it safe to run it?