Importing xLights Sequences

  1. Sources for free sequences:
  2. Download sequence file by clicking “download” link
  3. Zip file will contain the xLights sequence file (.xsq) and possibly other files like images — unzip it where you can find it (dedicated sub-folder under the show folder is what I do)
  4. Legally download the appropriate mp3 file (can’t distribute with sequence due to copyrights – MP3s are cheap!)
  5. You will need to create a new musical sequence in xLights, choosing the mp3 as the audio soundtrack
    • Choose 20 frames per second (FPS) if you are using Twinkly lights — this is a limitation of Twinkly controllers
    • You can choose 40 FPS if using WS2811 pixels
    • Choose “All Models”
    • Click “Done”
  6. Save your empty sequence in your show directory
  7. With your empty sequence open in xLights, go to the import menu at the top of the screen, then choose “import effects”
    • This can be a little tricky, and may require some experimenting; you will likely need to clean some things up after the import is done to get it looking the way you want
    • You need to map the models from my show shown on the right to your show on the left — you will likely have different model and/or group names; can just click and drag
    • Some things are easier than others, like arches , windows, matrixes or MegaTrees; others you need to use your judgement
    • Singing models can be mapped to other singing models; for example you have a singing tombstone, but no ghost, you could map the singing ghost to the tombstone
    • You can map the models on the right to multiple models on the left
    • When you are finished, click “OK”; you may get a warning about saving the mapping – you can save if you would like (I never use this)
  8. Click the “render all” button
  9. Hit “play” and test the sequence!
  10. Make any tweaks / changes to make it work best with your layout
  11. Check out Sequencing Tips & Tricks
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