Thanx for the input Derek. We are just getting started on the cheap. They bought a hardware controller, a few PAR lights, wireless transmitter and receivers, and a USB DMX “cable” (not working). Lights work great manually, but not enough hands available to run controller while playing. I wanted to do DMXIS, but that would have to be a future investment. I was not looking for an elaborate stage lighting show, just some dimming and color change for now. I am extremely busy in this particular band, playing several instruments and singing, switching instruments during songs in progress. I am constantly changing states with footswitches, and was hoping to incorporate a few light changes with the state changes. We use no midi tracks, and no backing tracks. Improvisation is a staple in our sets.