Lighting & protocols

Multi-protocol output at scale, with live monitoring of everything on the wire.

Output

  • Up to 800 universes at 40 Hz, or 600 universes at 60 Hz, over the network
  • ArtNet, sACN (E1.31), KiNet v1/v2, and TPM2.net output — map any mix of protocols and universes
  • Sync packets over ArtNet, sACN, and KiNet for multi-universe sync
  • Per-output sACN send priority
  • Direct DMX-512 via optional 2-port isolated expansion board
  • USB DMX via Enttec Pro / DMXking devices (up to 4 universes)
  • DMX passthrough with automatic fallback when the external source stops

Monitoring

  • Output Monitor: real-time visualization of live DMX channel values
  • RDM device status monitoring over Art-Net
  • Device Status page with per-port output creation
  • Electrical monitoring: voltage, current, and temperature on supported devices
  • Advatek PixLite® integration: auto-discovery, one-click output setup, board temperature and per-output current

Fixtures & effects

Profile-based fixture control with a built-in effects engine — no external software required.

Fixture Setup

  • Import profiles from Lightkey, Daslight (SSL2), and GDTF libraries
  • AI-generated fixture profiles created straight from the fixture manual
  • Multi-function fixture support: dual color wheels, multiple gobos, and more
  • Combine split fixtures, fixture slot warnings
  • Zones: group fixtures by room or area and control each independently
  • Export the fixture list to Excel or CSV for documentation

Live Control & Presets

  • Real-time color, dimmer, and position control from Web UI or touchscreen
  • Presets with smooth fades, copy/paste editing, and favorites
  • Ambient presets: a persistent fallback scene when nothing else is playing
  • Master dimmer and flash mode
  • Hide individual fixture functions from operators

Effects Engine

  • Built-in generators: Breathing, Chaser, Crackling, Fire, Flickering, Full Sinus, Lightning, Pulse, and more
  • Audio-reactive effects that respond to live sound
  • Zone-level effects with configurable speed, intensity, and behavior
  • Effect fade durations and preset integration for scheduled or triggered activation

Playback & recording

Record from any console, play back forever — with timelines and synchronized audio.

Cues & Recording

  • Record from ArtNet, sACN, DMX-512, or KiNet sources
  • Automated recording via input triggers (DMX, HTTP, TCP, UDP, OSC)
  • Cues stored as PCAP files with automatic protocol conversion
  • Fade in/out, cross-fade, and a Fade Mask editor for selective channel fading
  • Bounce playback, infinite loops, pause, seek, and scrub
  • Playback Layers and global merge mode for per-cue concurrency control
  • Import cues from DMXking and Pharos DMX Recorder; import Enttec S-Play backups
  • Recording UI shows recorded size and remaining space

Timelines

  • Visual timeline editor sequencing cues, presets, sounds, and scripts
  • Audio waveform overlays and cue intensity profiles
  • Seek, scrub, loop, and priority settings
  • Trigger from touchscreen, schedules, or external control

Audio

  • WAV and FLAC playback via USB sound card or optional audio board
  • Synchronized audio with lighting cues
  • Volume, loop, and fade settings; pause and scrub
  • Audio delay compensation for aligning speakers with fixtures

Scheduling, automation & scripting

From simple dayparts to fully custom logic — designed to run unattended.

Schedules

  • Schedule cues, presets, timelines, and scripts by time of day, day of week, or date
  • Sunrise/sunset start and end times with offsets, based on device location
  • Per-schedule dimmer settings and stop-at-completion
  • Toggle schedules on/off from custom menus

Triggers & Events

  • Input triggers: DMX thresholds, OSC, MQTT, HTTP, TCP, UDP, and digital inputs
  • Value-mode triggers (wall faders, sensors) with transform scripts for custom response curves
  • Output events: notify external systems via MQTT, HTTP, OSC, or UDP when things happen

JavaScript Scripting

  • Write JavaScript to play cues, apply presets, set fixture colors, drive Control Values, and publish OSC/MQTT
  • Built-in web editor with test payloads, run history, and logging
  • Run from input triggers, schedules, timelines, button presses, or lifecycle events
  • Persistent state store that survives reboots
  • Sandboxed with hard limits — a runaway script never affects playback
  • Full scripting API reference

Custom Menus & Favorites

  • Custom menus: installer-built layouts with nested levels, icons, and status indicators
  • Guest access: open custom menus in the Web UI without logging in
  • Custom playback properties per button: fades, loop counts, confirmation prompts
  • Favorites for one-tap access to frequent cues, presets, and sounds

Integrations & control surfaces

Speaks to your AV stack, your building systems, and the hardware on your desk.

AV & Building Systems

  • Q-SYS and Symetrix DSP integration with custom control pages — no DSP scripting or extra licenses
  • Control Values: connect DSP audio levels to faders, sliders, triggers, and timelines, with timed level ramps
  • OSC: bidirectional control with configurable server port
  • MQTT: built-in or external broker, Shelly device support
  • REST API over HTTP/HTTPS with API tokens

Control Surfaces

  • Elgato Stream Deck MK2, Plus (LCD bank labels, swipe-to-switch, dials), and Dock
  • Key Digital WP8 wall keypad with LED status
  • OSC control surfaces with two-way status feedback
  • MIDI controllers over USB (Akai LPD8 and more), rtpMIDI, and Network MIDI 2.0
  • Control surface editor with operator view, flash mode, and takeover handling
  • Cytron IRIV IO Controller for wired buttons, sensors, and relays via MQTT

Remote Access

  • Cloud tunnel: secure Web UI access from anywhere, no VPN or port forwarding
  • Fleet management portal: health monitoring, email alerts, remote reboot/backup, and updates
  • VNC remote control of the touchscreen
  • Internet Passthrough: get an offline unit online through a laptop with the DMX Core Connect app
  • Satellites: run multiple units as remote control/server

Web UI, users & security

Give everyone exactly the access they need — and nothing more.

Web UI

  • Full browser-based control from any device on the network (HTTP/HTTPS)
  • Responsive layout for phones and tablets
  • Dark, light, and auto themes
  • Guest-accessible custom menus without login

Users & Roles

  • Multiple user accounts with role-based permissions (24 permissions)
  • PIN or per-user password login
  • User and API tokens for programmatic access
  • Auto log-off after inactivity

Device Security

  • Admin, user, and lock-down access modes
  • Screen lock with 4-digit PIN, admin PIN recovery
  • Audit log tracking all system actions

Administration

Commission it fast, maintain it from anywhere.

Setup

  • DHCP or static IP, hostname override, on-screen device nickname
  • Time zone support with NTP server configuration and browser time sync
  • Demo data import for quick setup and testing
  • White labeling: custom home screen logo, backgrounds, and icons

Maintenance

  • Backup/restore to local files and cloud storage, including S-Play backup import
  • Remote software upgrades with release channels
  • Web Admin UI: device screenshot, log viewer, file explorer, restart, and more
  • Automatic cleanup of deleted and orphaned files

Hardware

The same software also ships on dedicated touchscreen hardware. Full specifications →

Dedicated Unit

  • 4.3" touchscreen (7" variant available) plus rotary knob with push button
  • Raspberry Pi CM4 compute module, max 8 W power draw
  • Power over Ethernet or 8–28 VDC input
  • 1 GbE Ethernet, MicroSD, USB-A, 16 GB internal storage
  • RTC clock with battery backup and network time sync
  • Mounts in a 2-gang electrical box, 19" rack mount, or desk stand

Expansion

  • Dual isolated DMX-512 board (enables passthrough)
  • Audio board for onboard synchronized sound
  • ADIO board: audio + 2x DMX + digital input in one
  • USB DMX and USB sound card support

Software Platforms

  • Desktop software for Windows, macOS, and Linux
  • Free full-feature demo mode — no signup, no expiration
  • Automatic signed updates on Windows and macOS

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