DMX Controller App

Flexible lighting control for live performances with an experimental interface that departs from traditional lighting-control conventions

Modes

  • Live

    In this "busker" mode, you can design and manually drive a light show to sync it with other performances!

  • Autopilot

    Design patterns and color palettes that are randomly cycled through to create an ever-changing ambient atmosphere!


    Can run via a headless binary for unattended shows!

  • Timecoded show

    Import your audio files and create timecoded shows that sync to the music!

Output Protocols

  • Serial DMX

    • 512-channel universe

  • sACN/E1.31 / Art-Net

    • 512-channel universe
    • Unlimited universes

  • WLED

Input & Controls

  • MIDI

    Bring your own USB MIDI controller to drive live shows.

  • Microphone

    • Automatically detect beats to drive beat-synced effects.
    • Analyze sound and frequency bands to modulate effects in real time.

  • GDTF

    Import standard fixture definitions using the GDTF format.

Heads up: this app takes an experimental approach. Its interface departs from traditional lighting-control conventions, so if you're used to other lighting software, expect things to look and behave quite differently here!

This software is free and will always be free.

Download for Desktop View on GitHub

Getting Started

Run your first live light show in five steps:

  1. Download & Install

    Download the latest release for your platform from GitHub Releases. Available for Windows, macOS, and Linux.

  2. Create a Patch

    Navigate to the Patch page to configure your outputs and fixtures.

    Add an output for your hardware:

    • Serial DMX: Click "+", select "Serial", and choose your USB-DMX adapter from the dropdown. The port will auto-reconnect when available.
    • sACN/E1.31 / Art-Net: Click "+", select "sACN" or "Art-Net", and enter your receiver's IP address. Configure the universe number as needed.
    • WLED: Click "+", select "WLED", enter your device's IP address, and click "Sync" to auto-discover segments.

    For DMX outputs, import fixture profiles by dragging GDTF files into the Fixture Profiles panel, or create custom profiles manually. Download profiles for thousands of fixtures from gdtf-share.com.

    Create a patch by dragging fixtures from the Fixture Profiles panel onto the universe grid. Group similar fixtures together on the "Groups" tab to control them as a unit.

  3. Add a Tile to the Live View

    Go to the Live page and click on a blank tile to configure it. Tiles are your control surface for triggering effects during a performance. You can edit tiles by either clicking on the triangle in the upper right corner or long-pressing a tile. Click and drag tiles to rearrange them into open slots!

  4. Create a Rainbow Effect

    Click the "+" button to add an effect. Select "Preset Effect" and then "Rainbow Effect". Set the "Timing Mode" to "Beat" and the number of beats to 4. Finally, select "All Fixtures" as the output target.

  5. Sync the Beat & Enjoy

    Press the spacebar to sync the beat to your music. Tap your tiles to trigger effects and watch your lights come alive!

System Requirements

  • Windows 10+, macOS 10.15+, or Debian Linux
  • Raspberry Pi 3 or later running 64-bit Raspberry Pi OS, for headless operation (optional)
  • USB-DMX adapter for serial output (optional)
  • Network connection for sACN/Art-Net/WLED output (optional)
  • USB-MIDI controller for external input (optional)
  • Microphone for automatic beat detection and sound reactive features (optional)