MXR Bootcamp: Real Time 3D for Show Visuals using MXR PRO

February 15th, 5pm to 8:00pm 
IRL @ dadaLab in Austin, TX.
$45 – Includes a full MXR PRO license
+ opportunity to exhibit your work at dadaLab on March 13, 2026.

Howdy, dadageeks 💙

We are excited to offer this unique workshop introducing MXR PRO. MXR is a no code real time 3D engine designed for performers, designers, and visual artists who want to create responsive visuals without scripting. This bootcamp is the perfect way to jump in and immediately start building visuals for concerts, LED walls, XR stages, virtual production, and immersive art installations.

Your ticket includes a free MXR PRO license ($99 value). You will leave the workshop with the full software, a complete project file, and the knowledge to build your own real-time visual systems.

dadageek is a non-profit community of immersive artists and electronic musicians. Our mission is to offer education and community to those creating at the intersection of art, interactive media, and tech. Our community is filled with talented and creative technologists with a passion for sharing their expertise with others. https://dadageek.com/

What is this bootcamp about?

This bootcamp guides you through the complete MXR workflow. You will learn how to import assets, build scenes, animate elements with live control signals, and output visuals that perform smoothly in real time. MXR founder Eric Wagliardo will guide attendees through getting started with this powerful new creation tool. By the end of the workshop, you will have a performance-ready MXR show file. Learn more about MXR below and grab your spot!

MXR empowers creators with a no-code, real-time 3D environment fueled by live data inputs—no scripting required.

MXR includes:

• Drag and drop scene building
• Real-time lighting, particles, and shaders
• Node-based animation tools
• MIDI, OSC, DMX, LFO, and audio analysis support
• Spout input and output
• Capture card integration
• Stable Diffusion-powered AI tools
• Support for GLTF, FBX, OBJ, and UE5 PAK files
• High frame rate rendering suitable for live stages

https://www.mixerxr.com/

What will I learn?

1. Real-Time 3D Pipelines with GLTF and Native Assets

Building real-time scenes and effects in MXR.

2. MIDI, Spout, DMX, and OSC

Controlling 3D visuals with professional live performance protocols.

3. Hands-On: Building a Show File

Constructing a hybrid MXR project that responds to live control.

Who is this bootcamp for?

This bootcamp is ideal for:

• VJs and touring visual artists
• Concert designers
• XR and virtual production creators
• Motion designers moving into real-time workflows
• TouchDesigner, Resolume, or Notch users exploring new tools
• Anyone interested in no-code 3D creation

No coding experience is required.

What is the class like?

This is an in-person workshop at dadaLab. Expect hands-on building, guided instruction, demonstrations, and time to troubleshoot and explore with your instructor. The class environment is collaborative with a mix of artists, musicians, coders, and creative technologists.

Class size is limited to support personalized instruction.

Are there any requirements?

• PC with Windows 10 or 11
• At least 4 GB RAM
• Recommended RTX 2080 GPU or higher
• A Steam account
• MXR PRO will be provided as part of your workshop fee!

For questions, email kyle@dadageek.com

Meet your instructor!

Eric Wagliardo is a multi-disciplinary artist and founder of MXR and &Pull. As a professional dreamer, his work spans 20+ years working with a wide range of artists like Barry Can’t Swim, Childish Gambino, Anyma, Gorillaz, and Flume. He’s also led projects with brands and tech companies like Google and Stella Artois. MXR recently powered 30+ hours of real-time content on the Quasar stage and an XR showcase at Mutek Japan that blended projection mapping and Magic Leap headsets.

FYI

Refund Policy: Students can receive refunds up to 7 days before the class start date.

Class Minimums: If the class minimum has not been met, the class will be canceled or rescheduled. Those who have pre-paid will be notified in advance and will have the option to receive a class credit or a full refund.

Media Release: Please note that some events may be photographed or video recorded. Registering for this event hereby authorizes dadageek and dadaLab to use said photos or videos on social media or in future promotional materials.