Club or bar
BothBoth suit live venue lighting; Sunlite is attractive where its interfaces are already installed.
Relackout vs Sunlite Suite 3
Sunlite Suite 3 is a Windows lighting package built around fixture pages, Scenes, Switches and Cycles. Its Express and Full feature sets depend on the connected interface licence.
Feature comparison
Free download requiring a compatible licensed interface for output. SUNLITE-BC and EC include Express at €199 and €499; FC and RC include Full at €749 and €1,499, excluding VAT. Express-to-Full upgrades are offered for one year or unlimited time through DMXSoft; the reviewed hardware page does not quote their price. [1] [2]
| Feature | Relackout | Sunlite Suite 3 |
|---|---|---|
| DMX output & fixtures | ||
| Art-Net output | Supported Choose which universes are broadcast | |
| sACN (E1.31) output | Supported Built in | Unverified Not verified in the reviewed official documentation. |
| 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 | Unverified Not verified in the reviewed official documentation. |
| 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 Not verified in the reviewed official documentation. |
| 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 | |
| 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 Not verified in the reviewed official documentation. |
| 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 Not verified in the reviewed official documentation. |
| 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
- Relackout runs on macOS and Linux as well as Windows.
- Relackout includes music-track timelines; Sunlite requires Full mode for audio.
- Relackout keeps venue setups in Workspaces; Sunlite uses separate shows.
- Relackout offers monthly, yearly or lifetime licensing and a 14-day trial; Sunlite ties output and its Full trial to licensed hardware.
Where Sunlite Suite 3 is strong
- Standalone hardware playback can keep a fixed installation running without a computer.
- Palettes and fixture pages support structured lighting programming.
Which fits your show?
DJ set
BothBoth support audio analysis and MIDI clock.
Theatre
BothRelackout suits small productions; Sunlite Full also supports synchronized audio timelines.
House of worship
RelackoutRelackout suits teams wanting a macOS or Linux operating computer.
Events venue
BothRelackout favors venue Workspaces; Sunlite offers standalone hardware playback.
Touring / large rig
BothEvaluate the actual rig and console workflow; neither is an automatic large-tour recommendation.
Switching guide
| In Sunlite Suite 3 | In Relackout |
|---|---|
| Fixture pages and profiles | Repatch in Patch & Fixture Setup using Fixture Library or OFL imports. |
| Scenes and Switches | Rebuild looks and layered playback in Scene Designer. |
| EasyStep and Cycles | Recreate sequences in Cue lists and audio arrangements in Show Timeline. |
| EasyTime effects | Rebuild patterns in Effect Wizard. |
| Console Editor and EasyRemote | Recreate controls in Mixer Designer, then use browser Remote. |
| Separate show files | Create a Workspace for each venue. |
What carries over
Fixture modes, patch records and cue intentions remain useful. Import fixture definitions only when they are in OFL format.
What to rebuild
Relackout does not import Sunlite show files or SSL2 profiles. Rebuild looks, effects, cue timing, controls and output settings.
Frequently asked questions
Does Sunlite Express include audio timelines?
Audio and video playback require Full mode; audio analysis for sound-to-light is available in Express.
Can I use Sunlite Suite 3 on a Mac?
The official download is Windows-only. Relackout runs on macOS, Windows and Linux.
Can I migrate my Sunlite show automatically?
No. Recreate it in Relackout; OFL fixture definitions can be imported, but Sunlite shows cannot.
Sources
Checked on September 25, 2026
- Sunlite Suite 3 User Guide, version 1.23 Checked on September 25, 2026
- Sunlite interfaces, Express/Full comparison and pricing Checked on September 25, 2026
- Sunlite Suite 3 downloads and Windows-only compatibility Checked on September 25, 2026