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# Strobe
A rapid on–off lighting effect by repeatedly toggling intensity over time.
| Parameter | Type | Description |
| ---------- | ---------- | ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ |
| Unit Type | |
Hz - the strobe or modulation rate in cycles per second. Higher Hz values produce faster, more intense flickering, while lower values create slower, more deliberate pulses.
BPM - the strobe or modulation rate in musical beats per minute. This allows lighting effects to synchronize naturally with music or rhythmic cues, aligning pulses to the tempo of a track or performance.
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| Unit | Decimal | Amount applied to the unit type |
| Duty Cycle | percentage | Defines the proportion of each strobe cycle during which the light is active. A higher duty cycle keeps the light on longer per cycle, producing a fuller glow, while a lower duty cycle results in sharper, more percussive flashes. |