Relackout vs Daslight 4

Daslight 4 is a scene-based lighting controller for Windows and macOS, paired with Daslight interfaces. This comparison covers version 4, not Daslight 5.

Feature comparison

Free software download with a compatible interface required for output. Current DVC FUN, GOLD and GZM bundles include Daslight 4 and cost €179, €449 and €699 excluding VAT. FUN includes Express; GOLD/GZM include Full. Daslight 4 Full upgrades are $24 for one year or $99 for unlimited time. [2]

Feature	Relackout	Daslight 4
DMX output & fixtures
Art-Net output	Supported Choose which universes are broadcast	Add-on required Requires compatible DVC hardware and Art-Net entitlement. [2]
sACN (E1.31) output	Supported Built in	Not supported Not listed in the manual's DMX/output device specifications [4]
USB DMX interfaces	Supported ENTTEC Open DMX USB and compatibles, several at once, one universe each	Supported Compatible Daslight interfaces; generic USB interfaces are not listed. [1] [2]
Fixture library & custom fixtures	Supported Open Fixture Library import plus your own fixtures	Supported SSL2 library and included Scan Library editor. [1]
Smart Wi-Fi lights as fixtures	Coming soon Tuya smart lights	Not supported Consumer smart-light protocols absent from the manual's supported-output list [4]
Programming
Scenes / looks	Supported Fade in/out per scene, layered playback	Supported Static looks with fades. [1]
Cue lists / chases	Supported Loop, one-shot and manual GO modes with per-step fade and delay	Supported Scene steps with wait and fade times. [1]
Effects engine	Supported Effect wizard with beat-locked timing	Supported Movement, color, curves and pixel effects. [1]
Show timeline with audio	Supported Scenes and cues programmed on the song's waveform	Not supported Not listed in the official Daslight 4 programming feature list [1]
3D stage preview	Supported Live 3D stage view in a separate window	Supported Included 3D preview; current Express limitations do not exclude it. [1] [3]
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	Partial Audio files attached to scenes; playlist player not documented [4]
Sound-reactive lighting	Supported From the music playing or a mic/line-in, with presets	Supported Audio analyser drives BPM or pulse synchronization. [1]
BPM, tap tempo & MIDI clock	Supported Tap, presets, manual entry and MIDI clock	Supported Tap tempo and MIDI clock. [1]
Cues & fades follow live tempo	Supported BPM Mode scales cue timing and scene fades	Partial BPM advances steps; fades use their programmed time [4]
Live control
Custom touch mixer designer	Supported Design your own faders and buttons	Supported Show mode designs buttons, faders and controls. [1]
Phone/tablet remote	Supported Any browser on the local network, PIN protected, no app to install	Supported Free Easy Remote app on the local network. [1]
MIDI control & feedback	Supported Learnable mappings plus LED feedback	Supported Learnable input plus configurable MIDI output for controller LEDs [4]
OSC control	Supported Built-in OSC server	Not supported Not listed among the manual's live-control input options [4]
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	Partial Shows saved as separate DVC files [4]
Copy between setups	Supported Copy wizard with patch mapping	Unverified Not verified in the reviewed official documentation.
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	Partial DVC show file; associated audio packaging not documented [4]
Platform & licensing
macOS	Supported Apple Silicon and Intel	Supported Mac version; Apple Silicon native support not verified. [1]
Windows	Supported Windows 10/11	Supported Windows version. [1]
Linux	Supported x64 and ARM64 (AppImage, .deb)	Not supported Official platform options are Mac and Windows. [1]
Monthly, yearly or lifetime licence	Supported All three, you choose	Partial Hardware bundles; annual or perpetual Full upgrade, no monthly option. [2]
Full free trial	Supported 14 days, Standard features, real DMX output	Not supported Output requires compatible Daslight hardware [1] [4]

Where Relackout leads

Relackout includes Art-Net output without a DVC hardware unlock.
Relackout runs on Linux as well as macOS and Windows.
Relackout offers monthly, yearly or lifetime licensing and a 14-day trial; Daslight 4 uses hardware bundles and annual or perpetual upgrades.

Where Daslight 4 is strong

DVC hardware can replay programmed scenes without a computer.
Pixel effects suit LED matrices alongside moving fixtures.

Which fits your show?

Club or bar

Both

Both support sound-reactive lighting and custom live controls.

DJ set

Both

Both offer tempo-driven lighting; existing DVC owners may prefer their current setup.

Theatre

Relackout

Relackout is worth considering for small productions wanting lighting and audio together.

House of worship

Both

Relackout suits operated services; DVC standalone playback suits fixed lighting looks.

Events venue

Both

Choose Relackout for Linux-based operation or Daslight for existing DVC infrastructure.

Touring / large rig

Both

Neither is the automatic choice for a large touring rig; assess professional consoles separately.

Switching guide

In Daslight 4	In Relackout
Fixture patch and SSL2 profiles	Recreate addresses in Patch & Fixture Setup; use Fixture Library and OFL definitions.
Scenes and steps	Rebuild looks in Scene Designer and timed sequences in Cue lists.
Generated effects	Recreate movement and color patterns in Effect Wizard.
Show mode controls	Design your live surface in Mixer Designer and test it in Live Control.
Easy Remote	Open Relackout Remote in a browser on the same network.

What carries over

Fixture addresses, channel modes and intended looks remain useful references. OFL fixture definitions can be imported.

What to rebuild

Daslight show files and SSL2 profiles are not imported into Relackout. Rebuild scenes, timing, effects and controls; verify a supported output path.

Frequently asked questions

Is this a comparison with Daslight 5?

No. It covers Daslight 4; version 5 capabilities must be evaluated separately.

Can I keep my DVC interface?

Do not assume it is compatible. Relackout supports ENTTEC Open DMX USB and compatibles, plus Art-Net and sACN; verify your output hardware before switching.

Will my Daslight show open in Relackout?

No. Rebuild the show manually; Relackout imports OFL fixture definitions, not Daslight show files.

Sources

Checked on September 25, 2026

Daslight 4: features and supported platforms Checked on September 25, 2026
Daslight hardware bundles and SUT upgrade pricing Checked on September 25, 2026
Daslight FAQ: version-specific Express limitations and system requirements Checked on September 25, 2026
Daslight 4 complete user manual: Edit, Live, Show and output devices Checked on September 25, 2026

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