Club or bar
BothLuminair suits tablet and HomeKit setups; Relackout combines desktop music and lighting.
Relackout vs Luminair
Luminair provides Apple-platform lighting control with DMX networking and HomeKit integration.
Feature comparison
US pricing: Standard $9.99/month or $99.99/year; Pro $19.99/month or $199.99/year. One subscription covers iOS, iPadOS and macOS. A two-week trial starts after plan signup; legacy v3 entitlements differ. [1]
| Feature | Relackout | Luminair |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | Unverified |
| Audio & music | ||
| Music playback & playlists | Supported Music library, playlists and master audio in the same app | Unverified |
| 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 | |
| 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 | Unverified |
| 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 | |
| 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
- Run Relackout on Windows and Linux as well as macOS.
- Choose lifetime licensing in Relackout alongside monthly and yearly options.
- Organize venue setups in Relackout Workspaces rather than separate Luminair project documents.
Where Luminair is strong
- Native iPhone and iPad operation suits mobile lighting control.
- HomeKit fixtures can share a project with DMX lighting.
Which fits your show?
DJ set
RelackoutRelackout offers Music Library playback and lighting events on a song timeline.
Theatre
BothBoth offer timed scene sequences; choose the preferred desktop or tablet workflow.
House of worship
BothTablet operation favors Luminair; combined audio and lighting favors Relackout.
Events venue
BothLuminair favors portable Apple devices; Relackout favors desktop venue Workspaces.
Touring / large rig
BothNeither should be selected as a large touring-console replacement without a production-specific evaluation.
Switching guide
| In Luminair | In Relackout |
|---|---|
| Fixture Cloud or custom profiles | Recreate the patch with Fixture Library OFL imports or custom definitions. |
| Scenes and sequences | Rebuild Scene Designer looks and Cue lists. |
| Movement and oscillator FX | Recreate patterns in Effect Wizard. |
| Fader and scene controls | Lay out a desktop surface in Mixer Designer; use Remote in a browser. |
| iCloud project documents | Create separate Workspaces; Luminair project files do 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 Luminair show files. Rebuild looks, timing and controls; only fixture definitions in Open Fixture Library format can be imported.
Frequently asked questions
Is Luminair restricted to iOS?
No. The current subscription also includes iPadOS and macOS. Relackout additionally supports Windows and Linux.
Can Relackout replace my HomeKit lighting setup?
Do not assume that. Relackout's smart-light support is listed as upcoming; Luminair already controls HomeKit lights.
Can I keep running the whole show on an iPad?
Luminair runs natively on iPad. Relackout runs on a desktop host, with phone/tablet operation through its browser Remote.
Sources
Checked on September 25, 2026
- Luminair official US subscription pricing Checked on September 25, 2026
- Luminair official App Store listing Checked on September 25, 2026
- Luminair feature and project FAQ Checked on September 25, 2026
- Luminair 4 manual: UI, Timing FX, OSC, MTC and project assets Checked on September 25, 2026
- Luminair USB-DMX compatibility by platform Checked on September 25, 2026
- Luminair external visualizer compatibility Checked on September 25, 2026