Relackout
Comparison

How Relackout compares

Popular tools like QLC+, Chamsys MagicQ, and grandMA focus on lighting. Relackout unifies lighting, audio, and smart lights in one console — easy to learn, with a custom touch mixer and mobile remote — for clubs, bars, concerts, theatres, and venues.

Capability Relackout Lighting-only software
Lighting + audio in one app check_circle Yes — built in Usually a separate app
Smart lights (Tuya IoT) patched as fixtures check_circle Yes No
Custom touch mixer surface (software, no console) check_circle Yes Often needs hardware
Mobile remote over local network (PIN) check_circle Yes Varies
Easy to use — fast to learn check_circle Designed for it Varies
Frequent updates — active development check_circle Yes Varies
Multi-layer effect engine (movement / intensity / color) check_circle Yes Varies
Tempo & BPM + MIDI + OSC sync check_circle All included Varies / add-ons
DMX output — Art-Net (1–4 universes) + USB DMX check_circle Yes Yes
Platforms check_circle macOS · Windows Varies
Licensing check_circle Yearly license Free/open-source or high-end pro

Head-to-head comparisons

See how Relackout stacks up against specific tools.

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Choose Relackout when…

  • checkYou run lighting and audio — clubs, bars, concerts, theatres, venues
  • checkYou want software that's quick to learn with a touch-first UI
  • checkYou want a custom touch surface, mobile remote, and Tuya smart lights — no extra hardware
  • checkYou value frequent updates and active development

Another tool may fit when…

  • removeYou need a free/open-source, lighting-only solution
  • removeYou run a large touring rig on a dedicated console
  • removeYour workflow is pixel-mapping / media-server centric

Comparison FAQ

Is Relackout a QLC+ alternative?

Yes. Like QLC+, Relackout patches fixtures and outputs DMX over Art-Net and USB DMX. Relackout adds built-in audio playback, Tuya smart-light control, a multi-layer effect engine, and a custom touch mixer with mobile remote in one paid, supported application.

Does Relackout replace a hardware lighting console?

For small to mid-size venues, theatres, and installed systems, Relackout runs the show from a computer plus an optional phone or tablet remote — no dedicated console hardware required. Large touring rigs may still prefer a full console.

Can Relackout handle audio as well as lighting?

Yes. Relackout includes a multi-channel music library (MP3/WAV, playlists) and master audio control alongside lighting, so simple show audio and lighting run from one app.

What makes Relackout different from lighting-only software?

Most stage-lighting software controls lights only. Relackout unifies lighting, audio, and Tuya smart devices, adds a fully custom touch-driven mixer surface, and runs from a phone or tablet over the local network — at an accessible yearly price.

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