Popular tools like QLC+, Chamsys MagicQ, and grandMA focus on lighting. Relackout unifies lighting, audio, and smart lights in one console — easy to learn, with a custom touch mixer and mobile remote — for clubs, bars, concerts, theatres, and venues.
| Capability | Relackout | Lighting-only software |
|---|---|---|
| Lighting + audio in one app | check_circle Yes — built in | Usually a separate app |
| Smart lights (Tuya IoT) patched as fixtures | check_circle Yes | No |
| Custom touch mixer surface (software, no console) | check_circle Yes | Often needs hardware |
| Mobile remote over local network (PIN) | check_circle Yes | Varies |
| Easy to use — fast to learn | check_circle Designed for it | Varies |
| Frequent updates — active development | check_circle Yes | Varies |
| Multi-layer effect engine (movement / intensity / color) | check_circle Yes | Varies |
| Sound-reactive lighting (music or mic/line-in) | check_circle Yes — built in | Varies |
| Show timeline — audio + cues on one timeline | check_circle Yes | Varies |
| Live 3D stage preview | check_circle Yes — built in | Varies / add-ons |
| Tempo & BPM + MIDI (two-way) + OSC sync | check_circle All included | Varies / add-ons |
| DMX output — Art-Net · sACN (E1.31) · USB DMX (multi-device) | check_circle Yes | Yes |
| Platforms | check_circle macOS · Windows | Varies |
| Licensing | check_circle Yearly license | Free/open-source or high-end pro |
See how Relackout stacks up against specific tools.
Yes. Like QLC+, Relackout patches fixtures and outputs DMX over Art-Net, sACN (E1.31), and USB DMX. Relackout adds built-in audio playback, sound-reactive lighting, a show timeline, a live 3D stage preview, Tuya smart-light control, a multi-layer effect engine, and a custom touch mixer with mobile remote in one paid, supported application.
For small to mid-size venues, theatres, and installed systems, Relackout runs the show from a computer plus an optional phone or tablet remote — no dedicated console hardware required. Large touring rigs may still prefer a full console.
Yes. Relackout includes a multi-channel music library (MP3/WAV, playlists) and master audio control alongside lighting, can drive lights from the music or a mic/line-in with sound-reactive mappings, and programs the whole night — audio plus cues — on one show timeline.
Most stage-lighting software controls lights only. Relackout unifies lighting, audio, sound-reactive looks, a show timeline, a live 3D preview, and Tuya smart devices, adds a fully custom touch-driven mixer surface, and runs from a phone or tablet over the local network — at an accessible yearly price.
