Playout, Graphics & Media Servers
Grandshow Media Server Control Software
Control for Colorlight Grandshow Media Server via UDP.
Handlers run inside Fantago — the file is a plugin, not a standalone program. Start with the free 60-day trial.
How to connect Grandshow Media Server to Fantago
- Open the Fantago Dashboard and click Add Device.
- Pick the Grandshow Media Server handler from the device type list (internal id
grandshow). - Enter the IP address of your Grandshow Media Server, then set protocol UDP and port
30303. - Save and connect. Fantago starts polling the device and publishes its feedback variables, ready to use in panels, sequences and logic flows.
- Drag the actions below onto a panel button, a Stream Deck key, a schedule or a logic flow node.
| Protocol | UDP |
|---|---|
| Default port | 30303 |
| Handler version | 1.1.0 |
| Author | Fantago Bridge |
| Internal ID | grandshow |
Description & Instruction
Setup: Set Protocol to UDP, Port 30303 (default).
Command Integration Guide
This guide explains how to send specific commands to the Colorlight Grandshow Media Server handler.
Generic Command Format (JSON over UDP):
The handler expects JSON messages. Each message must be a valid JSON string.
{"cmd":"PlayNext"}(Play Next Scene){"cmd":"stop"}(Stop Playback){"cmd":"globalBrightness","param":50}(Set global brightness to 50){"cmd":"switchProject","param":1}(Switch to Project ID 1)
Integration Examples (assuming device name "GRANDSHOW_SERVER"):
Via HTTP GET:
http://<FantaGo_IP>:<HTTP_PORT>/sendTo/GRANDSHOW_SERVER?cmd={"cmd":"PlayNext"}
Via TCP/UDP Listener:
GRANDSHOW_SERVER:{"cmd":"PlayNext"}
Remember to URL-encode the JSON string for HTTP GET requests.
Grandshow Media Server control — frequently asked questions
Does Fantago support Grandshow Media Server?
Yes. Fantago includes a ready-made Grandshow Media Server handler (version 1.1.0) that talks to the device over UDP, default port 30303. It is bundled with every licence and with the 60-day free trial — there is no per-device fee.
What protocol does the Grandshow Media Server handler use?
UDP, default port 30303. Fantago connects straight to the device over your production network, so no gateway, middleware or vendor software is needed in between.
Can I control Grandshow Media Server from a Stream Deck?
Yes. Every Grandshow Media Server action can be mapped to an Elgato Stream Deck key, to a button on a custom Fantago touch panel, to a timed schedule, or to a logic flow triggered by another device — including devices from a different manufacturer.
Can I modify the Grandshow Media Server handler?
Yes. The handler is a plain JavaScript file (grandshow.js) that you can download from this page, edit and drop back into Fantago. You can also write your own handler from scratch — see the Developer Guide.
Control Grandshow Media Server from a single interface
Fantago drives Grandshow Media Server alongside 50+ other broadcast, lighting, audio and smart home devices — from custom touch panels, an Elgato Stream Deck, a schedule or a logic flow. One-time licence, no subscription, runs offline.