Relackout

Relackout vs ETC Eos / ETCnomad

ETC Eos / ETCnomad is eos console software for theatre programming on a mac or windows pc.

Feature comparison

Eos is free for offline programming; live output needs an ETCnomad USB key and appropriate output hardware. Eligible students and educators can buy the education bundle for USD $350 / EUR €350 plus tax. General key pricing is dealer-based. [1]

Feature Relackout ETC Eos / ETCnomad
DMX output & fixtures
Art-Net output
Supported

Choose which universes are broadcast
Add-on required

ETCnomad key unlocks network output

[3]
sACN (E1.31) output
Supported

Built in
Add-on required

ETCnomad key unlocks network output

[3]
USB DMX interfaces
Supported

ENTTEC Open DMX USB and compatibles, several at once, one universe each
Add-on required

ETCnomad key; up to four Gadget/Gadget II interfaces

[3]
Fixture library & custom fixtures
Supported

Open Fixture Library import plus your own fixtures
Supported

Library profiles and custom fixtures saved with the show

[6]
Smart Wi-Fi lights as fixtures
Coming soon

Tuya smart lights
Unverified
Programming
Scenes / looks
Supported

Fade in/out per scene, layered playback
Supported

Recorded cues

[4]
Cue lists / chases
Supported

Loop, one-shot and manual GO modes with per-step fade and delay
Supported

Timed cues and manual GO

[4]
Effects engine
Supported

Effect wizard with beat-locked timing
Supported

Eos effects engine

[2]
Show timeline with audio
Supported

Scenes and cues programmed on the song's waveform
Partial

Timecode event lists; audio-track editing remains external

[16] [8]
3D stage preview
Supported

Live 3D stage view in a separate window
Supported

Augment3d built in

[2]
Show & production notes
Supported

Multi-page notes per show
Partial

Per-cue notes in playback displays; not a multi-page notebook

[7]
Audio & music
Music playback & playlists
Supported

Music library, playlists and master audio in the same app
Add-on required

External QLab playback triggered over OSC

[8]
Sound-reactive lighting
Supported

From the music playing or a mic/line-in, with presets
Unverified
BPM, tap tempo & MIDI clock
Supported

Tap, presets, manual entry and MIDI clock
Partial

Tap-learned BPM for effects; not a global cue tempo

[9]
Cues & fades follow live tempo
Supported

BPM Mode scales cue timing and scene fades
Partial

Manual playback-rate override; automatic BPM-linked fades not documented

[10] [9]
Live control
Custom touch mixer designer
Supported

Design your own faders and buttons
Supported

Custom Magic Sheets

[2]
Phone/tablet remote
Supported

Any browser on the local network, PIN protected, no app to install
Add-on required

Eos RFR app; full control requires an in-app purchase

[11]
MIDI control & feedback
Supported

Learnable mappings plus LED feedback
Partial

USB MIDI show control; LED/motor feedback not verified

[12]
OSC control
Supported

Built-in OSC server
Supported

Native OSC input and output

[12] [8]
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
Partial

Show files in an archive, opened individually

[5]
Copy between setups
Supported

Copy wizard with patch mapping
Supported

Selective show merge with channel ranges and target mapping

[13]
Output settings per venue
Supported

Art-Net, sACN, USB DMX, OSC, MIDI feedback and remote per workspace
Partial

Protocol settings travel with shows; network settings remain device-specific

[14]
Export & move a setup
Supported

Single-file workspace export/import
Supported

ESF3D file includes show data and Augment3d model

[15]
Platform & licensing
macOS
Supported

Apple Silicon and Intel
Supported

macOS supported; binary architecture not confirmed

[3]
Windows
Supported

Windows 10/11
Supported

Windows supported

[3]
Linux
Supported

x64 and ARM64 (AppImage, .deb)
Not supported

ETCnomad downloads target Windows and macOS

[3]
Monthly, yearly or lifetime licence
Supported

All three, you choose
Partial

Permanent hardware key; no three-plan software choice

[1] [2]
Full free trial
Supported

14 days, Standard features, real DMX output
Not supported

Free offline editor; live output requires purchased key

[2]

Where Relackout leads

  • Run Relackout on Linux as well as macOS and Windows.
  • Test real DMX output during Relackout's 14-day trial without buying an ETCnomad key.
  • Maintain separate venue Workspaces rather than opening archived show files.
  • Choose monthly, yearly or lifetime licensing in Relackout, with a 14-day free trial.

Where ETC Eos / ETCnomad is strong

  • The Eos ecosystem supports detailed theatre cue programming and console show compatibility.
  • Augment3d and Magic Sheets provide spatial programming and custom operator controls.

Which fits your show?

Club or bar

Relackout

Relackout brings built-in playlists and Sound-to-Light for venue operation.

DJ set

Relackout

Relackout focuses on music-driven desktop lighting.

Theatre

ETC Eos / ETCnomad

Eos is a strong fit for detailed scripted theatre programming and established console workflows.

House of worship

Both

Eos suits trained theatrical operators; Relackout combines audio and lighting for smaller services.

Events venue

Both

Choose Eos for console integration or Relackout for recurring venue Workspaces.

Touring / large rig

ETC Eos / ETCnomad

The Eos console ecosystem better fits complex touring theatre and established production workflows.

Switching guide

In ETC Eos / ETCnomad In Relackout
Channels and fixture types Rebuild Patch & Fixture Setup, using OFL definitions or custom fixtures.
Presets, palettes and tracked cues Recreate final looks in Scene Designer and verify transitions in Cue lists.
Eos effects Recreate appropriate patterns in Effect Wizard.
Magic Sheets and submasters Build a new operator surface in Mixer Designer.
Archived show files Create venue Workspaces; Eos show data does not import.

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 ETC Eos / ETCnomad show files. Rebuild looks, timing and controls; only fixture definitions in Open Fixture Library format can be imported.

Frequently asked questions

Does Relackout replace Eos tracking behavior?

Do not assume identical programming semantics. Rebuild cue transitions and rehearse them; Eos remains a strong theatre specialist.

Can I use Eos without buying a key?

Yes for offline programming. ETC documents the ETCnomad key as the unlock for networking and live output.

Who qualifies for the education price?

ETC requires proof of current education, teaching, apprenticeship or internship eligibility and limits the offer to one bundle per customer.

Sources

Checked on September 25, 2026

  1. ETCnomad education bundle and official price Checked on September 25, 2026
  2. ETCnomad features and output licensing Checked on September 25, 2026
  3. ETCnomad setup and supported systems Checked on September 25, 2026
  4. Eos programming essentials Checked on September 25, 2026
  5. Opening an Eos show file Checked on September 25, 2026
  6. Eos Fixture Editor: library profiles and custom fixture definitions Checked on September 25, 2026
  7. Eos 3.3.6 manual: cue notes Checked on September 25, 2026
  8. ETC support: Eos and external QLab audio playback over OSC Checked on September 25, 2026
  9. ETC Effects Intensive: per-effect BPM and tap learning Checked on September 25, 2026
  10. Eos 3.3.6 manual: playback rate override Checked on September 25, 2026
  11. ETC Eos RFR mobile apps and in-app purchase requirements Checked on September 25, 2026
  12. ETC support: USB MIDI and OSC capabilities Checked on September 25, 2026
  13. Eos manual: selective show merge, channel ranges and target mapping Checked on September 25, 2026
  14. Eos 3.2: show-file protocol settings versus device network settings Checked on September 25, 2026
  15. Eos 3.3.6 manual: portable ESF3D show files Checked on September 25, 2026
  16. Eos manual: internal and external timecode event lists Checked on September 25, 2026

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