Frequently Asked Questions
General Information
What are LED Edit Effects?
LED Edit Effects are pre-designed animation sequences that can be used with LED controller software to create dynamic visual displays on LED pixel installations. These effects range from simple patterns like color fades and chases to complex animations such as fireworks, text scrolling, and 3D visualizations. Our effects are professionally designed to save you time and enhance the visual impact of your LED displays.
How are LED Edit Effects used?
LED Edit Effects are imported into compatible software like LED Edit 2014+, Jinx!, or Pixel LED Animator, and then sent to LED controllers that drive your physical LED installation. This allows you to quickly implement professional-looking animations without needing to create them from scratch.
What types of projects are LED Edit Effects suitable for?
Our effects are suitable for a wide range of applications including:
- Commercial signage and displays
- DJ and stage lighting setups
- Architectural lighting
- Holiday and event decorations
- Trade show exhibits
- Home entertainment systems
- Art installations
Compatibility
Which software versions are compatible with your LED Edit Effects?
Our effects are compatible with:
- LED Edit 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017 and newer versions
- Jinx! LED Matrix Control Software
- Pixel LED Animator 2
- VJ Loop Studio
- Most LED pixel controllers that accept standard animation formats
Can I use these effects with other LED control software?
Yes, many of our effects come in standard video formats (AVI, MP4, MOV) that can be imported into various LED control software applications. For software-specific formats like SWF (for LED Edit), we provide those specifically for their intended platforms.
What file formats are supported?
Our effects are available in multiple formats:
- SWF (specifically for LED Edit software)
- AVI (widely compatible format)
- MP4 (high-quality, efficient compression)
- MOV (high-quality Apple format)
What are the differences between LED Edit, Jinx!, Pixel LED Animator, and VJ Loop Studio?
LED Edit: A controller-specific software designed primarily for T-1000S, T-8000A, and similar controllers. It’s widely used in the LED industry but has a simpler interface and limited effects creation capabilities.
Jinx!: An advanced LED matrix control software with more powerful mapping capabilities, better effects generation, and more protocols supported. It’s free but offers more professional control features than LED Edit.
Pixel LED Animator 2: Our professional animation creation tool designed specifically for creating LED animations with 100+ built-in effects, real-time preview, and universal export options compatible with most LED controllers.
VJ Loop Studio: A professional visual effects generator for LED walls, video displays, and live performances with 50+ visual effects, advanced color tools, 3D capabilities, and professional export options up to 8K resolution.
Installation & Usage
How do I install LED Edit software?
- Download LED Edit software from our Downloads page
- Run the installer and follow the on-screen instructions
- Complete the installation and launch the software
- Configure your hardware settings according to your LED controller specifications
How do I import effects into LED Edit?
- Launch LED Edit software
- Click on “Effects” or “Animation” in the menu
- Select “Import” or “Load Effect”
- Navigate to the folder where you saved your downloaded effects
- Select the SWF file(s) you want to import
- Apply the effect to your LED layout using the software interface
How do I import effects into Jinx!?
- Launch Jinx! software
- Navigate to the “Main Screen” section
- Click on “Add Effect” or “Main Output”
- Choose “Media File” or “Movie” from the options
- Browse to your downloaded effect files (AVI, MP4, or MOV format)
- Select the file and configure the output mapping to your LED matrix
How do I use the effects packs after purchase?
- Download the effects pack from the provided link in your purchase confirmation
- Extract the ZIP file to a location on your computer
- Open your preferred LED software (LED Edit, Jinx!, etc.)
- Import the effects as described in the software-specific instructions above
- Apply to your LED layout and adjust parameters as needed
Products & Downloads
What’s included in the LED Edit Effects Pack?
Our Premium Effects Pack includes:
- 1850+ professional LED animations
- Multiple file formats (SWF, AVI, MP4, MOV)
- Effects organized by categories (geometric, text, holidays, etc.)
- Regular updates with new effects
- Compatibility with all major LED controller software
What free downloads are available?
We offer several free resources:
- LED Edit software
- Jinx! LED Matrix Control Software
- Sample effects pack with 20+ animations
- Installation guides and tutorials
- Software manuals and documentation
What are the export options in your animation software?
Our Pixel LED Animator 2 and VJ Loop Studio support export to:
- Standard video formats (MP4, AVI, MOV)
- Image sequences
- Custom formats for specific controllers
- Various resolutions up to 8K (VJ Loop Studio)
- Multiple codec options (H.264/AVC, H.265/HEVC, VP9, AV1)
Which LED controllers are supported?
Our effects and software support popular controllers including:
- T-1000S, T-4000S, T-8000A
- K-1000C, K-8000D
- Colorlight controllers
- Novastar controllers
- HyperPixel and Falcon controllers
- Most DMX-based pixel controllers
- WLED-compatible devices
- Art-Net and sACN E1.31 compatible devices
Technical Information
What are the system requirements for your software?
Minimum requirements:
- Windows 7/8/10/11 (64-bit)
- 4GB RAM
- 2GHz dual-core processor
- DirectX 11 compatible graphics card
- 1GB free disk space
Recommended specifications:
- Windows 10/11 (64-bit)
- 8GB RAM or more
- 3GHz quad-core processor or better
- DirectX 12 compatible graphics card with 2GB+ VRAM
- 5GB+ free disk space
- 1920×1080 display resolution or higher
What licensing terms apply to your products?
- Effects Packs: One-time purchase with lifetime access to the downloaded content
- VJ Loop Studio: Lifetime license for the purchased version with unlimited exports
- Pixel LED Animator 2: Perpetual license with free updates within the same major version
- Free software (LED Edit, Jinx!): Available for unrestricted use
Troubleshooting
Why aren’t my effects displaying correctly?
Common issues include:
- Incorrect pixel mapping: Ensure your software is configured with the exact same pixel layout as your physical installation
- File format compatibility: Verify you’re using the correct file format for your software
- Controller limitations: Some controllers have limited memory or processing power for complex effects
- Color order mismatch: Check if your controller uses RGB, GRB, or another color order and set software accordingly
- Refresh rate issues: Try adjusting the frame rate in your controller settings
How can I resolve compatibility issues?
- Update your LED controller firmware to the latest version
- Try alternative file formats (e.g., MP4 instead of SWF)
- Resize effects to match your exact pixel dimensions
- Adjust color settings in your controller software
- Contact our support team with specific details about your setup
Can I modify the effects to fit my specific installation?
Yes! Our VJ Loop Studio and Pixel LED Animator 2 software allow you to customize existing effects by:
- Changing colors and palettes
- Adjusting speed and timing
- Modifying patterns and movements
- Adding overlays and text
- Rescaling to fit your specific pixel dimensions
Additional Help
If you can’t find the answer to your question here, please contact us for personalized assistance with your LED project.