Program fixtures directly, record shows from external consoles, or automate everything with schedules and triggers. Run it as desktop software or on dedicated touchscreen hardware.
Choose the workflow that fits your project — or combine both.
Import fixture profiles, assign DMX addresses, organize into zones, and control everything directly. Build reusable presets without any external software. This is DMX Core as your primary lighting controller.
Capture DMX data from external lighting consoles or software, save it as cues, then play it back on schedule or on demand. Ideal when a lighting designer programs the show and DMX Core handles the daily operation.
Configure fixtures, group them into zones, and control everything in real time from the Web UI or touchscreen.
Import profiles from Lightkey or Daslight libraries. Configure DMX addresses, universes, and personalities. Multi-function fixtures are detected automatically — separate controls for dual color wheels, multiple gobos, and more. Export your fixture list to Excel for documentation.
Group fixtures by room, stage area, or type. Apply presets and effects per zone. Control zone levels via external faders. Perfect for multi-area venues like restaurants with separate dining, bar, and patio lighting.
Built-in effects including Breathing, Chaser, Crackling, Fire, Flickering, Full Sinus, Lightning, and Pulse. Each with configurable speed, intensity, and behavior. Effects run continuously without recorded cues and integrate directly with presets for scheduled or triggered activation.
Cues, presets, sounds, and timelines — combine them into precisely choreographed shows.
Recorded DMX sequences stored as PCAP files with automatic protocol conversion. Configurable fade in/out, looping (including infinite), dimmer control, and a Fade Mask Editor for selective channel fading. Clone cues for variations. Each cue gets a unique code for API and external triggering.
Visual Web UI editor to arrange cues, presets, and sounds on a timeline with precise timing. Pause, resume, stop, seek, and scrub. Configurable looping and priority settings. Trigger from the touchscreen, schedules, or external control.
Play WAV and FLAC audio in sync with lighting cues. Configurable volume, loop, and fade settings. Audio delay compensation for aligning speakers with fixtures. Requires optional audio board or USB sound card.
Set it up once, let it run. DMX Core is designed for permanent installations that need to operate unattended.
Activate cues, presets, and timelines by time of day, day of week, or specific dates. Ideal for daypart transitions in restaurants, weekly services in churches, or seasonal lighting in retail.
React to external events in real time. Trigger actions from HTTP, TCP, UDP, OSC, MQTT messages, or DMX channel thresholds. Connect buttons, sensors, building automation, or custom applications.
When something happens in DMX Core, notify external systems. Publish MQTT messages, send HTTP requests, or fire UDP packets to coordinate lighting with other building systems.
Build custom touchscreen layouts for end users. Show only the buttons they need — no access to the full system. Perfect for staff in venues who just need to select a scene.
DMX Core connects to the systems you already use.
Control from TouchOSC or any OSC-capable device. Bidirectional communication.
IoT and building automation integration. Input triggers and output events via MQTT topics. Shelly support.
Direct DSP integration for AV systems. Custom control pages with buttons and sliders linked to DSP control IDs.
Auto-discover Advatek PixLite pixel controllers. One-click Art-Net/sACN output setup, plus live temperature, voltage, and per-output current monitoring. Learn more ↗
Connect MIDI controllers like the Akai LPD8 for tactile, hands-on lighting control.
15 customizable LCD buttons. Trigger cues, presets, timelines. Toggle mode for on/off control.
Secure remote Web UI access from anywhere. No VPN or port forwarding. Auto-reconnect. 1 year included.
Manage your whole fleet from portal.dmxcore.com — monitor device health with email alerts, open the Web UI remotely, reboot or back up devices, and push software updates from anywhere.
Full HTTP/REST API for custom integration. API tokens for programmatic authentication.
Wall-mounted 8-button keypad with LED indicators. Physical button control without needing screen access. Learn more ↗
Add physical push buttons, sensors, and relay outputs via MQTT. Trigger playback and presets from wired inputs, or drive indicator LEDs and relays from timelines and output events. Learn more ↗
Same software, multiple deployment options. Start with software and add dedicated hardware later, or go all-in from day one.
Windows, macOS, Linux
Windows, macOS, Linux
Touchscreen + rotary knob. PoE or 8-28VDC. GbE Ethernet. MicroSD + USB-A.
Larger display, same capabilities.
2-port isolated DMX-512 expansion. Enables passthrough.
Onboard audio output for synchronized sound.
Audio + 2x DMX + digital input. All-in-one expansion.
1U rack mount for standard 19" equipment racks.
3D-printed stand for desktop or equipment closet use.
With Neutrik Ethercon connector.
With Ethercon and Noctua cooling fan.
| DMX Output | |
|---|---|
| Universes | Up to 200 (100 at 40Hz for network streams) |
| Network Protocols | ArtNet, sACN (E1.31), KiNet v1/v2, TPM2.net |
| Direct DMX-512 | Via optional 2-port expansion board |
| USB DMX | Up to 4 universes via Enttec Pro / DMXking devices |
| Software | |
| Platforms | Windows, macOS, Linux |
| Web UI | Full browser-based control from any device on the network |
| Effects | Built-in (Breathing, Chaser, Crackling, Fire, Flickering, Full Sinus, Lightning, Pulse, and more) |
| Playback | Cues (PCAP format), Presets, Timelines, Sounds (WAV/FLAC) |
| Recording Input | ArtNet, sACN, DMX-512, KiNet |
| Fixture Profiles | Lightkey and Daslight (SSL2) libraries |
| User Management | Multi-user, role-based (24 permissions), PIN auth, API tokens |
| Themes | Dark, Light, Auto |
| Integration | |
| Control Protocols | OSC, MQTT, HTTP/REST API, TCP, UDP, MIDI |
| DSP Integration | QSC Q-SYS, Symetrix |
| Satellite Devices | Elgato Stream Deck MK2, Key Digital WP8 keypad |
| Remote Access | Cloud tunnel (1 year included) — no VPN needed |
| Automation | Schedules, input triggers, output events, custom menus, favorites |
| Hardware (Dedicated Unit) | |
| Display | 4.3" touchscreen + rotary knob (7" variant available) |
| Power | PoE or 8-28VDC input |
| Connectivity | 1 GbE Ethernet, MicroSD, USB-A |
| Clock | RTC with battery backup + network time sync |
| Expansion | Dual DMX-512, Audio, ADIO boards via piggyback connector |
| Mounting | 2-gang electrical box, 19" rack mount, desk stand, or custom enclosure |
| Included | 1 year cloud access + remote software upgrades |
DMX Core 100 runs as desktop software on Windows, macOS, and Linux. The same software is also available pre-installed on dedicated touchscreen hardware (4.3-inch and 7-inch models), so you can run it on a computer or as a standalone appliance.
It outputs ArtNet, sACN (E1.31), KiNet v1/v2, DMX-512, USB DMX, and TPM2.net. For control and integration it speaks OSC, MQTT, REST API, HTTP/TCP/UDP, MIDI, Q-SYS, Symetrix, and Stream Deck.
Up to 200 DMX universes, which is 102,400 channels. You can start small and scale up to large multi-universe installations without changing platforms.
Yes. DMX Core 100 has a full browser-based web UI that works from any device on the network. A built-in cloud tunnel also gives you secure remote access from anywhere, with no VPN or port forwarding required.
Yes. Beyond the desktop software, DMX Core 100 is available as dedicated touchscreen hardware that runs standalone, powered over PoE. It boots straight into the controller, so no separate PC is needed for permanent installations.
Yes. You can record shows from an external console, build sequences in the visual timeline editor, and synchronize audio with lighting cues. Cues and presets can be looped, faded, scrubbed, and triggered on demand.
It integrates with Q-SYS and Symetrix for AV control, plus OSC, MQTT, REST API, MIDI, and Stream Deck. Scheduling and triggers can fire from HTTP, OSC, MQTT, TCP, UDP, or DMX thresholds, and it can send output events to external systems.
Software licenses start at $399 (Basic) and $599 (Full). Dedicated hardware starts at $999 for the 4.3-inch model and $1,099 for the 7-inch model. You can start with a software license and move to hardware later, or the other way around.
Yes. You can download DMX Core 100 for Windows, macOS, or Linux and run it free in full-feature demo mode — no signup and no expiration. Buy a license when you are ready for production.
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