M-Series

Welcome to the M-Series Legacy Archive

 

Notice

 

End of support for all legacy Martin hardware

 

Updates in Windows 11 (24H2) introduced significant changes to the encrypted security structure utilized by ONYX. The changes required software and security adjustments which are integrated into ONYX 4.20.

These adaptions unfortunately cannot be applied to legacy M-Series licenses and hardware as they are locked into their encryption scheme. This scheme was rendered obsolete by changes in the Microsoft Operating System and the licenses are blocked in the latest Windows version.
ONYX 4.10.1271 is the last version supporting M-Series licenses and hardware.

 

The following are no longer unlocking ONYX or supported as USB control devices:

LightJockey Key

M-DMX (M-PC 2U)

M-Sync

Martin One Key (all versions)

USB Duo DMX

M-Series Modules

M2PC

Universal USB DMX

Maxxyz Compact

M2GO (USB Mode)

Martin USB DMX

Maxxyz

M2GOHD (USB Mode)

Enttec USB DMX

  

M-Touch

    

M-Play

  

 

 

It is recommended to utilize Windows 10 or Windows 11 pre 24H2. Obsidian can unfortunately not guarantee that future updates on Windows 10 will not cause blocking of the encryption keys due to changes in Microsoft’s security requirements.

 

To create a reliable PC system for long term support of legacy hardware consider a dedicated Windows 10 LTSC 2021 license which can be obtained from online retailers for a low fee.

 

For a complete list of M-Series Products, please see the Onyx on Legacy Devices Matrix below.

 

Obsidian Control Systems no longer provides software updates, fixture libraries or repair services for M1, M2GO, and M6 (without ONYX upgrade kit)

 

Onyx on Legacy Devices Matrix

M-Series (using ONYX) Licensing

Please find your M-Series Legacy Product below to determine the compatible Onyx Version.

Type Onyx Version DMX

Ports

EtherDMX Universes

ONYX PC Mode

 DyLOS Zones RDM MIDI, Timecode, OSC

M6 (ONYX Upgrade)

M6 (No Upgrade)

4.10.1271

4.2.1057

 4

128

64

  

5

N/A

 Yes Yes

M2PC

 4.10.1271 4 128 Elite 5 Yes Yes

M-Touch

M-Play

4.10.1271 1 Universe 1-4 Nova+ 2 No Yes

M-DMX (M-PC 2U)

USB Duo DMX

Universal USB DMX

Martin USB DMX

 4.10.1271 2 Universe 1-4 Nova 2 Yes No (5 min Trial)
One Key (All Versions) 4.10.1271 N/A 128 Elite 5 N/A Yes

M1-HD

M1

4.8.1244

4.2.1057

 4

40

32

  

5

N/A

 Yes Yes

M2GO-HD

M2GO-HD (USB Mode)

M2GO

M2GO (USB Mode)

4.8.1244

4.10.1271

4.2.1057

4.10.1271

 4

20

128

8

128

N/A

Elite

N/A

Elite

5

5

N/A

5

 Yes Yes
M-Sync 4.10.1271 N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A

M-Series Modules

Maxxyz Modules

 4.10.1271 N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A
Maxxyz N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A

 

 

Fixture Library Support

For the foreseeable future,  Onyx Library packages will continue to work on Onyx 4.10.1271, and Obsidian will provide library updates and support fixture requests for all Onyx 4.10 users.

 

Legacy Onyx OS and PC

Onyx Archive

  • All Martin M-Series USB device's final Onyx version is 4.10.1271
  • M2GO-HD, M1-HD Final OS is 4.8.1244
  • Fixture Libraries are still provided for all devices running Onyx 4.6 and later.

 

 

Legacy M-Series OS

M-Series Archive

  • M2GO, M1 and M6 will not receive further software updates past Version 4.2
  • All existing showfiles can be imported into ONYX. They will save with a new file extension.
  • All previous showfiles stay on the PC in the "My MaxxyzFiles" folder.

 

 

Final Fixture Library for Legacy M-Series 3.x

M-Series Fixture Library (24.August 2021)

 

Fixture libraries for M-Series and ONYX legacy software prior to Version 4.6 are created by an independent library service.

For requests please visit

www.oferbrum.com