Club or bar
BothLightShark offers a dedicated engine; Relackout combines desktop audio and lighting.
Relackout vs LightShark
LightShark is hardware lighting console system controlled through a web browser.
Feature comparison
Software runs on purchased LightShark hardware such as LS CORE or LS1. Official purchasing information directs buyers to distributors/resellers; no public USD/EUR price was available on the pages read. [1]
| Feature | Relackout | LightShark |
|---|---|---|
| DMX output & fixtures | ||
| Art-Net output | Supported Choose which universes are broadcast | |
| sACN (E1.31) output | Supported Built in | |
| 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 | |
| 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 | Unverified |
| 3D stage preview | Supported Live 3D stage view in a separate window | |
| Show & production notes | Supported Multi-page notes per show | |
| 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 | Unverified |
| 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 |
| Venues & workspaces | ||
| Separate setups per venue | Supported Workspaces: own patch, scenes, cues, mixers per venue | |
| Copy between setups | Supported Copy wizard with patch mapping | Unverified |
| Output settings per venue | Supported Art-Net, sACN, USB DMX, OSC, MIDI feedback and remote per workspace | Unverified |
| 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
- Run Relackout's lighting engine on your desktop without a LightShark console.
- Send Art-Net and sACN directly from Relackout instead of buying LS hardware.
- Choose monthly, yearly or lifetime licensing in Relackout, with a 14-day free trial.
Where LightShark is strong
- The console continues running lighting if a browser-control device disconnects.
- Browser operation works across computers, phones and tablets without client installation.
Which fits your show?
DJ set
RelackoutRelackout includes its own music and song-lighting workflow.
Theatre
BothCompare cue operation on the actual small-theatre production before changing systems.
House of worship
BothLightShark's browser interface and Relackout's browser remote both support mobile operation.
Events venue
BothLightShark suits fixed hardware installations; Relackout suits desktop venue Workspaces.
Touring / large rig
BothLightShark is compact; neither option is automatically the best large touring console solution.
Switching guide
| In LightShark | In Relackout |
|---|---|
| Fixture patch on LS CORE/LS1 | Recreate the patch in Patch & Fixture Setup on the desktop. |
| Cues and playback looks | Rebuild static states in Scene Designer and sequences in Cue lists. |
| FX engine | Recreate movement and colour effects in Effect Wizard. |
| Executors and playback faders | Build a new control layout in Mixer Designer. |
| Browser console control | Configure Relackout Remote and test it while the desktop app runs. |
What carries over
Use your fixture addresses, channel modes, cue order and design notes as references for manual setup.
What to rebuild
Relackout does not import LightShark show files. Rebuild looks, timing and controls; only fixture definitions in Open Fixture Library format can be imported.
Frequently asked questions
Is LightShark a desktop application?
Its interface runs in a browser, but the lighting engine runs on dedicated LightShark hardware. Relackout runs the engine on the desktop.
Can I keep controlling from a tablet?
Yes, Relackout has a PIN-protected local browser Remote. Rebuild the operator controls rather than importing LightShark layouts.
Will Relackout keep running if its host computer stops?
No such independence is claimed. LightShark's separate hardware engine is an advantage when a browser client disconnects; Relackout needs its host app running.
Sources
Checked on September 25, 2026
- LightShark purchasing information Checked on September 25, 2026
- LightShark system features Checked on September 25, 2026
- LS CORE architecture and connections Checked on September 25, 2026
- LightShark user manual: cue lists, files and console features Checked on September 25, 2026
- LightShark v1.4 manual: fixture editor, tap tempo and MIDI clock Checked on September 25, 2026
- Equipson LS Core complete technical specifications Checked on September 25, 2026