User Manual

Overview

TimeMAtricks is a real-time timing-control plugin for GrandMA3 that controls sweeps through fixture groups using dynamically timed delays. Instead of using fixed delay times baked into each sweep, TimeMAtricks lets you control sweep timing dynamically from a single Speed or Timing Master. This is essential for busking or pre-programmed shows where sweeps must stay in time with the music tempo.

What It Does

• Controls delay timing across multiple sweeps at once
• Keeps sweeps in sync with music tempo (via Speed Master) or absolute time (via Timing Master)
• Allows per-sweep rate scaling for independent speed control
• Organises sweeps into folders for complex shows
• Stores settings per show

What Are Sweeps?

Sweeps are timed animations that create a wave or cascade effect across a group of fixtures. The delay parameter controls how long it takes for the sweep to start on each fixture in the sequence. When TimeMAtricks controls delay, all sweeps stay synchronised with your master fader:

• Delay = 0 to value: The plugin calculates the delay time based on your Speed/Timing Master position
• Fast master fader = sweeps execute quickly
• Slow master fader = sweeps execute slowly
• All sweeps change timing together when the master changes

Main UI Walkthrough

Icon & Quick Access

The plugin appears as a "TM" icon button in the command line area at the bottom-right of your screen: