Luciano is one of the most successful German rappers – with over 7 million monthly listeners on Spotify, he was the most-streamed German-speaking artist in both 2021 and 2022. Earlier this year, this exceptional artist delivered 11 concerts across Germany, Austria and Switzerland with his Seductive tour. This breathtaking stage show was made possible through the use of PIXERA, the media server system from Austrian high-tech pioneer AV Stumpfl.
The complex and captivating Seductive tour not only offered an unforgettable experience for the audience but also set a new standard for stage shows worldwide. The entire show was run via timecode and lasted just under two hours. In the pre-programming at REC Tec’s in-house studio, the lighting design was integrated with the video content to create a unified visual experience. Throughout the show, the live video was enhanced with Notch effects: countless keyframes were set for strobe effects, opacity and colour changes to make the music come alive on the LED walls.
To execute this massive show, two PIXERA four servers were used as output systems at the stage and two PIXERA control servers were employed as GUI systems at the front of house, all connected via a 10Gb network. REC Tec was also responsible for the connectivity, providing all network switches, fibre-optic connections and DMX nodes for MA-Net, sACN, and ArtNet.
“We didn’t use an automated back-up, but all machines were running in a complete PIXERA multi-user session,” explains Michael Memmersheim, managing partner at REC Tec AG. “There were two director systems, each connected to a client: a full main/back-up system. We also had a third PIXERA instance running on a laptop, used as control with workspace disabled. It’s the safest system you can imagine.”
“PIXERA 2.0 not only allowed us to create incredible effects for this show, but it also saved a tremendous amount of production time,” Memmersheim emphasises. “Thanks to preview editing, we could continue working on the show even while rehearsals were underway.”
“It’s just fun to tinker with the system. In the end, PIXERA is a giant playground where we can let loose,” adds Timo Martens, who was responsible for the stage, lighting, and content design.
“The unique combination of creative freedom and back-up security is making the PIXERA community grow ever larger. With a user-friendly interface that enables seamless integration of media content, our users can bring their ideas to life without limitations. At the same time, PIXERA offers top-notch back-up solutions to ensure that the show runs smoothly even under extreme conditions. We look forward to more groundbreaking shows,” concludes Harry Gladow, executive director at PIXERA.
Photo credit: Björn Hoffmann
Further information from PIXERA: https://pixera.one/en/
