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RelackoutFor a new installation, Relackout avoids discontinued hardware and activation dependencies.
Relackout vs DMXIS
DMXIS is discontinued lighting software and usb hardware for live performers and daw integration.
Feature comparison
Legacy software was unlocked by the DMXIS hardware interface. Hardware manufacture and active software development have ended; there is no current official new-product price. ENTTEC stopped issuing unlock codes in 2026; consult the developer for existing activation options. [1]
| Feature | Relackout | DMXIS |
|---|---|---|
| DMX output & fixtures | ||
| Art-Net output | Supported Choose which universes are broadcast | |
| sACN (E1.31) output | Supported Built in | |
| USB DMX interfaces | Supported ENTTEC Open DMX USB and compatibles, several at once, one universe each | |
| Fixture library & custom fixtures | Supported Open Fixture Library import plus your own fixtures | |
| Smart Wi-Fi lights as fixtures | Coming soon Tuya smart lights | |
| Programming | ||
| Scenes / looks | Supported Fade in/out per scene, layered playback | |
| Cue lists / chases | Supported Loop, one-shot and manual GO modes with per-step fade and delay | |
| Effects engine | Supported Effect wizard with beat-locked timing | |
| Show timeline with audio | Supported Scenes and cues programmed on the song's waveform | |
| 3D stage preview | Supported Live 3D stage view in a separate window | |
| Show & production notes | Supported Multi-page notes per show | |
| Audio & music | ||
| Music playback & playlists | Supported Music library, playlists and master audio in the same app | |
| Sound-reactive lighting | Supported From the music playing or a mic/line-in, with presets | |
| BPM, tap tempo & MIDI clock | Supported Tap, presets, manual entry and MIDI clock | |
| Cues & fades follow live tempo | Supported BPM Mode scales cue timing and scene fades | |
| Live control | ||
| Custom touch mixer designer | Supported Design your own faders and buttons | |
| Phone/tablet remote | Supported Any browser on the local network, PIN protected, no app to install | Unverified |
| MIDI control & feedback | Supported Learnable mappings plus LED feedback | |
| OSC control | Supported Built-in OSC server | |
| Guided first-show setup | Supported Step-by-step from patch to live | Unverified |
| Venues & workspaces | ||
| Separate setups per venue | Supported Workspaces: own patch, scenes, cues, mixers per venue | |
| Copy between setups | Supported Copy wizard with patch mapping | |
| Output settings per venue | Supported Art-Net, sACN, USB DMX, OSC, MIDI feedback and remote per workspace | Unverified |
| Export & move a setup | Supported Single-file workspace export/import | Unverified |
| Platform & licensing | ||
| macOS | Supported Apple Silicon and Intel | |
| Windows | Supported Windows 10/11 | |
| Linux | Supported x64 and ARM64 (AppImage, .deb) | |
| Monthly, yearly or lifetime licence | Supported All three, you choose | |
| Full free trial | Supported 14 days, Standard features, real DMX output | |
Where Relackout leads
- Build music playback and lighting timelines inside Relackout without a separate DAW or Show Buddy product.
- Use a currently supported native macOS workflow in Relackout instead of relying on legacy DMXIS builds.
- Run Relackout on Linux.
- Choose monthly, yearly or lifetime licensing in Relackout, with a 14-day free trial.
Where DMXIS is strong
- The VST/AU workflow integrates lighting programming into a performer's audio host.
- Its dedicated interface supports footswitch-driven preset stepping.
Which fits your show?
DJ set
BothExisting DAW-controlled DMXIS shows may be worth retaining; Relackout offers a standalone music workflow.
Theatre
RelackoutRelackout adds integrated preview, notes and a current desktop workflow for small productions.
House of worship
BothRetain a working footswitch show if it serves the team; assess Relackout's combined workflow for new shows.
Events venue
RelackoutRelackout is the more practical starting point for new multi-venue desktop setups.
Touring / large rig
BothDMXIS is a legacy performer tool, not a large touring-console alternative; assess a console ecosystem.
Switching guide
| In DMXIS | In Relackout |
|---|---|
| DMXIS fixture definitions | Rebuild Patch & Fixture Setup with OFL definitions or custom fixtures. |
| Banks and presets | Recreate looks in Scene Designer and order them in Cue lists. |
| Oscillators and Sound Tracker | Recreate movement in Effect Wizard and audio response in Sound-to-Light. |
| DAW automation or Show Buddy | Rebuild song events in Show Timeline with audio from Music Library. |
| Footswitch and MIDI Learn | Use supported MIDI input mappings and test cue stepping in Live Control. |
What carries over
Use your fixture addresses, channel modes, cue order and design notes as references for manual setup.
What to rebuild
Relackout does not import DMXIS show files. Rebuild looks, timing and controls; only fixture definitions in Open Fixture Library format can be imported.
Frequently asked questions
Can I still activate a new DMXIS installation?
ENTTEC says its unlock system has shut down. The software developer directs users needing codes to a separate support article; verify activation before relying on a fresh installation.
Will Relackout drive my blue DMXIS box directly?
That is not established by Relackout's feature contract. Use a supported interface or network output; do not assume DMXIS is Open DMX compatible.
Can I import DMXIS banks into Relackout?
No. Rebuild the presets and cue order. Show Buddy Active's documented DMXIS import does not imply Relackout supports it.
Sources
Checked on September 25, 2026
- DMXIS legacy status and Show Buddy products Checked on September 25, 2026
- ENTTEC DMXIS lifecycle, features and hardware Checked on September 25, 2026
- DMXIS 1.7.4 legacy downloads Checked on September 25, 2026
- DMXIS user manual Checked on September 25, 2026