Relackout

Best MADRIX 5 alternatives in 2026

Explore alternatives to MADRIX 5, starting with Relackout, and compare their strengths.

  1. Our first choice

    1. Relackout

    • Run natively on macOS or Linux as well as Windows.
    • Choose monthly, yearly or lifetime licensing instead of the listed lifetime dongle model.
    • Test real lighting output during the 14-day free trial; MADRIX's demo disables normal output.
    • Design live faders and buttons in Mixer Designer; MADRIX's Touch Screen cannot operate while a Cue List runs.
    • Keep venue output settings in Workspaces instead of retaining some network settings on the computer.
    Relackout vs MADRIX 5

  2. 2. Daslight 4

    Scene-based DMX software with custom controls and DVC standalone playback.

    sACN (E1.31) output
    Not supported

    Not listed in the manual's DMX/output device specifications

    [4]
    Show timeline with audio
    Not supported

    Not listed in the official Daslight 4 programming feature list

    [1]
    OSC control
    Not supported

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

    [4]
    Compare with Daslight 4

  3. 3. EMU

    Desktop lighting software with audio-reactive effects and DAW plug-in control.

    sACN (E1.31) output
    Not supported

    Not listed in official output specifications: Art-Net and USB DMX

    [1] [2]
    OSC control
    Not supported

    Not listed in official control specifications: audio, MIDI and VST3

    [1] [2] [5]
    Show timeline with audio
    Add-on required

    Separate DAW hosts the plug-in timeline

    [1] [2]
    Compare with EMU

  4. 4. FreeStyler DMX

    A free Windows controller for DJ and venue lighting, with sequences and customizable touchscreen operation.

    Output settings per venue
    Not supported

    Network/output settings omitted from official location-file contents specification

    [12]
    3D stage preview
    Add-on required

    Separate Magic 3D Easy View application; basic integration is free

    [1] [5]
    Sound-reactive lighting
    Add-on required

    Separate free Sound 2 Light application, bundled with FreeStyler

    [9]
    Compare with FreeStyler DMX

  5. 5. Lightjams

    Windows lighting software for generative effects, pixel mapping and interactive inputs.

    Show timeline with audio
    Add-on required

    Track timelines through separate VirtualDJ OS2L integration

    [2]
    Music playback & playlists
    Add-on required

    Separate free Lightjams Music Player provides playlists

    [6]
    Custom touch mixer designer
    Add-on required

    Separate free LightjamsPAD provides customizable touchscreen buttons

    [8]
    Compare with Lightjams

  6. 6. Lightkey

    Mac-native lighting control with editable effects, custom Live Pages, Hue support and Ableton integration.

    Show timeline with audio
    Add-on required

    Live Triggers use the separate Ableton Live timeline

    [1] [2]
    Phone/tablet remote
    Add-on required

    Third-party TouchOSC or tablet display app required

    [3]
    3D stage preview
    Partial

    2D stage preview with simulated light beams

    [1] [2]
    Compare with Lightkey

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