Relackout

Relackout vs SoundSwitch

SoundSwitch is dj lighting software with track scripting and dj-system integration.

Feature comparison

USD $7.99/month, $79.99/year or $199 for perpetual 2.x access on the official shop. First month free on the monthly option; eligible hardware includes three months. DMX hardware is separate. [1]

Feature Relackout SoundSwitch
DMX output & fixtures
Art-Net output
Supported

Choose which universes are broadcast
Supported

Art-Net transmission, including external visualizers

[3]
sACN (E1.31) output
Supported

Built in
Unverified
USB DMX interfaces
Supported

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

SoundSwitch Micro DMX Interface or Control One

[1]
Fixture library & custom fixtures
Supported

Open Fixture Library import plus your own fixtures
Supported

Fixture library and official Fixture Manager editor

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

Tuya smart lights
Supported

Philips Hue and supported Nanoleaf lights

[2]
Programming
Scenes / looks
Supported

Fade in/out per scene, layered playback
Supported

Static Looks

[2]
Cue lists / chases
Supported

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

Autoloops provide beat-synchronized loops

[2]
Effects engine
Supported

Effect wizard with beat-locked timing
Supported

AutoScripting and live override effects

[2]
Show timeline with audio
Supported

Scenes and cues programmed on the song's waveform
Supported

Custom scripts synchronized to music tracks

[2]
3D stage preview
Supported

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

Separate Art-Net visualizer, such as Realizzer

[3]
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

Edit Mode plays individual tracks; continuous playlist playback not verified

[9]
Sound-reactive lighting
Supported

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

Track synchronization plus microphone/line-input BPM detection since 2.9

[10] [7]
BPM, tap tempo & MIDI clock
Supported

Tap, presets, manual entry and MIDI clock
Supported

MIDI clock and standalone tempo controls

[2] [5]
Cues & fades follow live tempo
Supported

BPM Mode scales cue timing and scene fades
Supported

Scripted lighting follows DJ tempo, playhead and beat-grid data

[7]
Live control
Custom touch mixer designer
Supported

Design your own faders and buttons
Unverified
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
Partial

Mappable input; feedback limited to supported presets, excluding custom mappings

[11] [12]
OSC control
Supported

Built-in OSC server
Unverified
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
Supported

Venue tabs retain rigs, looks, autoloops and position/attribute cues

[13] [14]
Copy between setups
Supported

Copy wizard with patch mapping
Partial

Shared song programming adapts across venue rigs; selective copying unverified

[7]
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

Project export; scripted audio files must be moved separately

[14] [15]
Platform & licensing
macOS
Supported

Apple Silicon and Intel
Supported

Native Apple Silicon added in 2.10; Intel also supported

[8] [4]
Windows
Supported

Windows 10/11
Supported

Windows download

[4]
Linux
Supported

x64 and ARM64 (AppImage, .deb)
Not supported

Desktop downloads are Mac and Windows

[4]
Monthly, yearly or lifetime licence
Supported

All three, you choose
Supported

Monthly, annual and perpetual 2.x options

[1]
Full free trial
Supported

14 days, Standard features, real DMX output
Supported

First month; three months with eligible hardware

[1]

Where Relackout leads

  • Preview the rig in Relackout's built-in 3D view without a separate visualizer.
  • Run Relackout natively on Linux as well as macOS and Windows.
  • Use supported Open DMX USB interfaces in Relackout without purchasing SoundSwitch-specific USB hardware.

Where SoundSwitch is strong

  • Track analysis and direct DJ-system integration automate song-specific lighting.
  • Already controls Philips Hue and supported Nanoleaf lights alongside DMX.

Which fits your show?

Club or bar

Both

SoundSwitch suits DJ-led nights; Relackout also brings venue music playback and cue operation.

DJ set

SoundSwitch

SoundSwitch directly integrates with DJ systems and automates track scripting.

Theatre

Relackout

Relackout offers manual GO cue lists and production notes for small productions.

House of worship

Relackout

Relackout combines playlists, cues and browser controls for service operators.

Events venue

Both

Both manage venue setups; compare SoundSwitch's DJ automation with Relackout's combined audio workflow.

Touring / large rig

Both

Neither is a direct substitute for a touring console; evaluate the full production requirements.

Switching guide

In SoundSwitch In Relackout
Venue fixtures Repatch in Patch & Fixture Setup and select OFL definitions in Fixture Library.
Static Looks Recreate looks in Scene Designer.
Autoloops and overrides Build Cue lists and Effect Wizard effects, then assign Live Control buttons.
Track scripts Rebuild events against audio in Show Timeline; scripts do not import.
DJ-driven playback Choose Music Library playback or Sound-to-Light for the new workflow.

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

Frequently asked questions

Does Relackout import SoundSwitch scripts?

No. Rebuild the lighting events in Show Timeline and the fixture patch manually.

Does Relackout replace SoundSwitch's DJ integrations?

Do not assume equivalent DJ integration. Relackout offers Music Library, Sound-to-Light and MIDI clock; SoundSwitch specializes in linked DJ playback.

Is licensing flexibility a reason to switch?

Both offer monthly, yearly and perpetual options. Compare the workflow instead; the SoundSwitch perpetual offer covers the 2.x series.

Sources

Checked on September 25, 2026

  1. SoundSwitch shop Checked on September 25, 2026
  2. SoundSwitch desktop software Checked on September 25, 2026
  3. Connecting third-party visualizers using Art-Net Checked on September 25, 2026
  4. Downloading SoundSwitch Checked on September 25, 2026
  5. Using SoundSwitch in standalone mode Checked on September 25, 2026
  6. SoundSwitch Fixture Manager user guide Checked on September 25, 2026
  7. SoundSwitch user guide: performance synchronization and venue rigs Checked on September 25, 2026
  8. SoundSwitch release notes through 2.11: native Apple Silicon and contextual help Checked on September 25, 2026
  9. Getting started in Edit Mode: music library and audio playback Checked on September 25, 2026
  10. SoundSwitch 2.9 BPM detection from microphone and audio inputs Checked on September 25, 2026
  11. SoundSwitch MIDI control and mapping overview Checked on September 25, 2026
  12. MIDI feedback lighting: supported devices and custom-mapping limitation Checked on September 25, 2026
  13. Venue tabs in SoundSwitch Checked on September 25, 2026
  14. Saving projects and light shows: venue data and export Checked on September 25, 2026
  15. Moving SoundSwitch projects: project file and separate scripted audio Checked on September 25, 2026

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