The Visual Productions CueCore3 is a well-built architectural controller. If you want far more universes, a software-only option, multi-user roles, or broader system integrations, here is how DMX Core 100 compares — fairly, feature by feature.
A side-by-side look at the features installers and integrators evaluate most.
| Feature | DMX Core 100 | CueCore3 |
|---|---|---|
| Price (from) | $399 (software) / $999 (appliance) | $2,990 (hardware) |
| Max Universes | 200 | 4 (32 with add-ons) |
| Software-Only Option | ✓ | — |
| Cross-Platform (Win / Mac / Linux) | ✓ | — |
| Dedicated Hardware Option | ✓ | ✓ |
| Web UI | ✓ | ✓ |
| ArtNet | ✓ | ✓ |
| sACN (E1.31) | ✓ | ✓ |
| KiNet | ✓ | ✓ |
| OSC | ✓ | ✓ |
| MQTT | ✓ | — |
| REST / HTTP API | ✓ | ✓ |
| MIDI | ✓ | ✓ |
| Q-SYS / Symetrix | ✓ | — |
| Stream Deck | ✓ | — |
| Cloud Remote Access | ✓ | ✓ |
| Timeline Editor | ✓ | ✓ |
| Built-in Effects | ✓ | ✓ |
| Record & Playback | ✓ | ✓ |
| Audio Sync | ✓ | — |
| Multi-User / Roles | 24 permissions | — |
Competitor specs are based on publicly available product documentation and may change. Always confirm current details with the manufacturer.
We would rather be honest than oversell. The CueCore3 is a genuinely strong controller, and it may be the right call if:
The CueCore3 supports SMPTE and MIDI timecode for shows that must lock to an external clock — a capability not every controller offers.
It's a complete RDM controller — discovery, remote addressing, and status monitoring on dashboards. For RDM-heavy rigs that's a real advantage.
Designed and built in the Netherlands with a 5-year limited warranty and a mature product family of nodes and interfaces.
The CueCore3 outputs 4 universes and only reaches 32 by adding external RdmNode or SpiNode units. DMX Core 100 handles up to 200 universes without bolt-on hardware.
Program on Windows, macOS, or Linux, then deploy on the same software or on dedicated touchscreen hardware — from $399, well below a CueCore3.
MQTT, Q-SYS, Symetrix, and Stream Deck on top of the shared OSC/MIDI/KiNet stack, plus 24 permission-based user roles for multi-operator venues.
Capture shows from any console, store them as cues with synchronized audio built in, and trigger them on schedules or external events.
Download the free demo and run DMX Core 100 on your own machine — no hardware required to evaluate it.