Relackout

Best ChamSys MagicQ PC alternatives in 2026

Explore alternatives to ChamSys MagicQ PC, starting with Relackout, and compare their strengths.

  1. Our first choice

    1. Relackout

    • Relackout includes browser remote control without a ChamSys hardware unlock or mobile app.
    • Relackout includes MIDI mappings and OSC input without an Unlocked-mode hardware purchase.
    • Relackout Sound-to-Light uses a microphone or line input without a vendor hardware unlock.
    • Relackout offers monthly, yearly or lifetime licensing and a 14-day free trial; MagicQ uses free software plus hardware unlocks.
    Relackout vs ChamSys MagicQ PC

  2. 2. Avolites Titan PC / Titan One

    Windows console software with hardware licensing and Titan show compatibility.

    OSC control
    Not supported

    OSC omitted from Titan 19's complete external-trigger protocol list

    [8]
    Art-Net output
    Add-on required

    Requires licensed Avolites hardware

    [1] [2]
    sACN (E1.31) output
    Add-on required

    T1/AvoKey hardware unlock

    [2]
    Compare with Avolites Titan PC / Titan One

  3. 3. ETC Eos / ETCnomad

    Eos console software for theatre programming on a Mac or Windows PC.

    Art-Net output
    Add-on required

    ETCnomad key unlocks network output

    [3]
    sACN (E1.31) output
    Add-on required

    ETCnomad key unlocks network output

    [3]
    USB DMX interfaces
    Add-on required

    ETCnomad key; up to four Gadget/Gadget II interfaces

    [3]
    Compare with ETC Eos / ETCnomad

  4. 4. grandMA3 onPC

    The grandMA3 console environment on Windows and macOS, with free programming and MA hardware unlocking live output.

    Art-Net output
    Add-on required

    MA onPC hardware required to unlock output

    [1] [4]
    sACN (E1.31) output
    Add-on required

    MA onPC hardware required to unlock output

    [1] [4]
    USB DMX interfaces
    Add-on required

    MA USB-connected output hardware, including onPC DMX-key

    [2]
    Compare with grandMA3 onPC

  5. 5. Hog 4 PC

    Legacy Windows console software for Hog 4 shows and hardware.

    Art-Net output
    Add-on required

    Requires output-unlocking Hog hardware or ETCnomad key

    [2]
    sACN (E1.31) output
    Add-on required

    Requires output-unlocking Hog hardware or ETCnomad key

    [2]
    USB DMX interfaces
    Add-on required

    USB Widgets, or Gadget II with ETCnomad key

    [2]
    Compare with Hog 4 PC

  6. 6. ONYX

    Windows lighting control with NX console integration, DyLOS pixel processing and free network output with hardware unlocks.

    Show timeline with audio
    Add-on required

    External timecode drives cues; NOVA hardware unlock or higher required

    [20] [1]
    3D stage preview
    Add-on required

    Separate Capture visualizer connects over Art-Net or sACN

    [15]
    Phone/tablet remote
    Add-on required

    TouchOSC app plus an OSC-unlocking ONYX hardware tier

    [11] [1]
    Compare with ONYX

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