💡 Lighting Basics – What Is Master / Slave?
Master/Slave mode is a simple but powerful feature that allows multiple identical lighting fixtures to sync together without needing a DMX controller. By setting one fixture as the “Master”, you can control an entire group by pointing a remote at a single unit — the rest automatically follow.
This is a great way to quickly set up synchronized lighting effects without DMX programming.
Important note: Master/Slave only works with the same model of fixture. If you’re mixing different types of lights and want them to work together, you’ll need a DMX controller — we’ll cover that in an upcoming post.
💡 Fun Fact: The Chroma Cannons and IR-4s use the same LED chip, which means they can run in Master/Slave mode together. However, S4/S6 uplights do NOT sync with IR-4s in Master/Slave mode, so keep that in mind when planning your setup.
🎥 See Master / Slave in Action
We’re always dropping new tips & tricks on our YouTube channel. An S4/S6 Master/Slave setup video is coming soon, but for now, check out our existing Master/Slave videos below.