The unified control interface for audio and lighting: CORE-OS is the web application integrated into the CORE device, accessible from any browser (mobile or desktop) without the need to install additional software or an active internet connection. It provides full and intuitive control of the KSCAPE ecosystem, combining professional lighting management with audio control on a single platform.
Core-OS
1. Access
Open K-Monitor and log in using your credentials. The system automatically scans the network and detects the available devices, identified by their local serial number. By selecting it, the complete list of units connected to the network will be displayed, allowing direct access to control and management functions.
2. Dashboard
2.1 Units
In the Units section, all units detected on the network are displayed, from which it is possible to control the various functions:
Single tap on light/audio to turn on or off
Long tap on the unit to adjust global brightness
Double tap to open the pop-up
Here you can find the main device information: model, serial number, host name, and IP address. The list of connected channels can be managed as follows:
Single tap to turn the individual channel on or off
Long tap to adjust the brightness of the individual channel
There is a helper that quickly summarizes the available actions.
2.2 Groups
It is possible to create groups, meaning sets of units that can be managed simultaneously, allowing you to:
Turn multiple units on and off at the same time
Adjust the volume centrally
View how many units are included in the group
By double tapping on the group, you can access the control page, where it is possible to:
Select the audio player (USB, Radio, Bluetooth)
Use playback controls (play, stop, next, etc.)
Edit or delete the group
2.3 Scenes
Scenes allow you to create fully customized settings. During their creation, it is possible to: assign a name, select an image, choose the Core units involved, define the brightness level for each channel, set audio levels and input source, select the player, and choose the command to be executed. The scene can be activated with a single tap and edited or deleted with a double tap.
3. Audio Sources
Each source has dedicated EQ presets.
4. Light Tools
4.1 Commands
In this section, the lighting channels are available, and for each one it is possible to adjust the dimming level and the light control parameters.
4.2 Settings
In the Settings of each channel, it is possible to: rename the channel, define the color, set the brightness, configure the adjustment range, and set the action transition time. It is also possible to import settings from other Cores and save the current configuration.
5. Audio Tools
The Audio Tools section allows full control of audio processing.
Levels: input/output levels per channel
Equalizers: with independent filters
Compressors: for each channel
Factory Presets: enable quick configuration, with the option to choose between Dual Mono and Stereo
6. Network
6.1 Ethernet
This section lets users configure wired network settings. Users can select between automatic IP configuration via DHCP or manually enter static IP parameters like IP address, subnet mask, gateway, and DNS. The page also shows realtime connection status and data usage.
6.2 Wi-Fi
Here, users can enable or disable Wi-Fi, choose between connecting to existing networks (Client mode) or creating a new Wi-Fi hotspot (Hotspot mode), and manage related settings such as network name (SSID), password, and IPv4 forwarding. The current status of the Wi-Fi connection is also displayed.
6.3 Bluetooth
Users can control the Bluetooth settings of the Core device here. This includes toggling device discoverability, setting a Bluetooth device name (alias), managing pairing security options, and viewing or removing paired devices.
7. GPIO
The GPIO can be a switch or a button that can be assigned a target (the Core, the group, or the scene) and an action (for example, maximum light).
8. System
8.1 General
Here you can find: Core system information, language selection, and time zone settings.
8.2 Status
Here you can find: amplifier status and light channel status.
8.3 Maintenance
Here you can: upload Mender files, identify the product (blink), and restart the PWM and DSP drivers.
9. Admin
User Mode: displays a simplified interface with units, groups, and scenes. The user can also modify the player but cannot access advanced settings. To return to administrator mode, simply select the icon in the right-hand menu.
10. Evolution as a Core Principle
CORE-OS is a unified and intuitive platform for complete system management, bringing together audio, lighting, and network control within a single, versatile environment. Designed for clarity and ease of use, it delivers efficient operation with a strong focus on the end user. Its development is ongoing and consistent: Core-OS grows alongside user needs and market demands, continuously adapting to provide increasingly capable tools. Stay tuned!
