Relackout

Relackout vs myDMX 3.0

myDMX 3.0 is legacy desktop dmx software bundled with an adj usb interface.

Feature comparison

Discontinued hardware/software bundle. Express mode is included with compatible hardware; Full-mode features are paid upgrades through DMXsoft. No current new-unit price is published on the official product page. The linked official upgrade sheet lists Full mode at USD $29/year or $89 unlimited; confirm availability in DMXsoft for your interface. [1] [6]

Feature Relackout myDMX 3.0
DMX output & fixtures
Art-Net output
Supported

Choose which universes are broadcast
Add-on required

Requires myDMX hardware, paid Art-Net universe licences and a node

[3]
sACN (E1.31) output
Supported

Built in
Not supported

Not listed in official myDMX 3 output specifications

[1]
USB DMX interfaces
Supported

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

ADJ myDMX interface; multiple licensed interfaces can be stacked

[1]
Fixture library & custom fixtures
Supported

Open Fixture Library import plus your own fixtures
Supported

Scan Library Editor and SSL profiles

[2]
Smart Wi-Fi lights as fixtures
Coming soon

Tuya smart lights
Not supported

Consumer smart-light protocols absent from official myDMX 3 fixture specifications

[1]
Programming
Scenes / looks
Supported

Fade in/out per scene, layered playback
Supported

Stored multi-step scenes

[2]
Cue lists / chases
Supported

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

Scene steps with fade and wait times

[2]
Effects engine
Supported

Effect wizard with beat-locked timing
Supported

Effects Generator

[2]
Show timeline with audio
Supported

Scenes and cues programmed on the song's waveform
Not supported

Not listed in official myDMX 3 programming feature list

[1]
3D stage preview
Supported

Live 3D stage view in a separate window
Add-on required

Paid Easy View 2 upgrade

[1]
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
Partial

Scene-triggered audio files; no documented playlist player

[2]
Sound-reactive lighting
Supported

From the music playing or a mic/line-in, with presets
Supported

Audio pulse and BPM detection

[2]
BPM, tap tempo & MIDI clock
Supported

Tap, presets, manual entry and MIDI clock
Supported

Tap and audio BPM; MIDI requires upgrade

[2]
Cues & fades follow live tempo
Supported

BPM Mode scales cue timing and scene fades
Partial

Beat-triggered steps; fades retain their programmed duration

[2]
Live control
Custom touch mixer designer
Supported

Design your own faders and buttons
Add-on required

Paid Show mode upgrade

[2]
Phone/tablet remote
Supported

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

Paid Easy Remote feature plus mobile app

[1]
MIDI control & feedback
Supported

Learnable mappings plus LED feedback
Add-on required

Paid MIDI upgrade

[1]
OSC control
Supported

Built-in OSC server
Not supported

Not listed among the manual's live-control input options

[2]
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

Separate DVC show files opened individually

[5]
Copy between setups
Supported

Copy wizard with patch mapping
Partial

Show import merges patches; selective fixture remapping not documented

[1]
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
Partial

Portable DVC show file; media bundling not documented

[4]
Platform & licensing
macOS
Supported

Apple Silicon and Intel
Supported

Mac version; Apple Silicon architecture not established

[1]
Windows
Supported

Windows 10/11
Supported

Windows build; ARM Windows unsupported

[1]
Linux
Supported

x64 and ARM64 (AppImage, .deb)
Not supported

Windows and macOS application

[1]
Monthly, yearly or lifetime licence
Supported

All three, you choose
Partial

Hardware bundle; annual or unlimited upgrades, no monthly option

[6]
Full free trial
Supported

14 days, Standard features, real DMX output
Not supported

Real output requires a myDMX interface

[2]

Where Relackout leads

  • Use Relackout's included 3D stage preview without the Easy View upgrade.
  • Build operator surfaces in Mixer Designer without a Show mode upgrade.
  • Control Relackout from a local browser without the paid Easy Remote feature.
  • Use Relackout's built-in MIDI mapping and feedback without a MIDI feature upgrade.
  • Choose monthly, yearly or lifetime licensing in Relackout, with a 14-day trial that includes real output.

Where myDMX 3.0 is strong

  • Interface can store scenes for computer-free standalone playback.
  • Show mode offers custom controls through the optional Easy Remote workflow.

Which fits your show?

Club or bar

Both

An existing myDMX installation can remain practical; Relackout brings integrated audio and browser control.

DJ set

Relackout

Relackout combines music playback, lighting timelines and live tempo control.

Theatre

Both

Both support timed scenes; Relackout adds production notes and integrated preview.

House of worship

Relackout

Built-in remote and mixer tools reduce optional-feature decisions for operators.

Events venue

Relackout

Use Workspaces to maintain separate venue patches and controls.

Touring / large rig

Both

Neither is positioned here as a large touring-console replacement.

Switching guide

In myDMX 3.0 In Relackout
SSL fixture profiles Recreate the patch using Fixture Library OFL imports or custom fixtures.
Scenes and steps Translate looks to Scene Designer and sequences to Cue lists.
Effects Generator Rebuild effects in Effect Wizard.
Show mode and Easy Remote Design controls in Mixer Designer and use Remote in a local browser.
Standalone interface scenes Plan a desktop-driven Relackout show; ADJ standalone programs 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 myDMX 3.0 show files. Rebuild looks, timing and controls; only fixture definitions in Open Fixture Library format can be imported.

Frequently asked questions

Is myDMX 3.0 still sold as the current ADJ system?

ADJ marks it discontinued and points to myDMX 5. This comparison concerns 3.0, not the newer product.

Are the 3D viewer and MIDI included in Express mode?

ADJ documents them as paid upgrades for myDMX 3.0. Relackout provides its own 3D preview and MIDI mapping.

Can I import SSL fixtures or myDMX show files?

Relackout does not import myDMX shows or promise SSL import. Use OFL fixture definitions or rebuild custom fixtures.

Sources

Checked on September 25, 2026

  1. ADJ myDMX 3 product, discontinuation and upgrades Checked on September 25, 2026
  2. myDMX 3.0 user manual Checked on September 25, 2026
  3. ADJ support: myDMX 3 Art-Net universe upgrades Checked on September 25, 2026
  4. ADJ support: saving and transferring myDMX 3 DVC show files Checked on September 25, 2026
  5. ADJ support: opening separate myDMX 3 show files Checked on September 25, 2026
  6. ADJ official myDMX 3 upgrade price list (USD) Checked on September 25, 2026

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