The S-Play is a capable show recorder with a polished timeline. If you want 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 show designers evaluate most.
| Feature | DMX Core 100 | Enttec S-Play |
|---|---|---|
| Price (from) | $399 (software) / $999 (appliance) | $2,300 (hardware) |
| Max Universes | 200 | 32 |
| Software-Only Option | ✓ | — |
| Cross-Platform (Win / Mac / Linux) | ✓ | — |
| Dedicated Hardware Option | ✓ | ✓ |
| Web UI | ✓ | ✓ |
| ArtNet | ✓ | ✓ |
| sACN (E1.31) | ✓ | ✓ |
| KiNet | ✓ | — |
| OSC | ✓ | ✓ |
| MQTT | ✓ | — |
| REST 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 S-Play is a strong product, and it may be the right call if:
The S-Play is a tidy, purpose-built box with no PC in the signal path. For simple sealed installs, that is a clean solution.
If your rig leans on Enttec nodes and interfaces, staying in-family keeps support and firmware updates under one roof.
For shows that comfortably fit the S-Play's universe count, its recorder and timeline do the job well.
Six times the S-Play's universe ceiling, at a software entry price well below a hardware appliance — with room to grow into the largest installs.
Program on Windows, macOS, or Linux, then deploy on the same software or on dedicated touchscreen hardware. Evaluate fully before you buy any box.
MQTT, Q-SYS, Symetrix, MIDI, Stream Deck, KiNet, cloud remote access, plus 24 permission-based user roles for venues with multiple operators.
Capture shows from any console, store them as cues with synchronized audio, 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.