MADRIX specializes in pixel and LED mapping with high-performance effect and pattern engines, plus audio-reactive visuals. It excels at large LED installations and media-driven lighting.
| Capability | Relackout | MADRIX |
|---|---|---|
| Lighting + audio in one app | check_circle Yes — built in | Audio-reactive (no playback) |
| Smart lights (Tuya IoT) as fixtures | check_circle Yes | No |
| Custom touch mixer surface (software) | check_circle Yes | Effect / pixel UI |
| Mobile remote over local network (PIN) | check_circle Yes | Add-on |
| Easy to use — fast to learn | check_circle Designed for it | Varies |
| Frequent updates — active development | check_circle Yes | Varies |
| DMX output — Art-Net + USB DMX | check_circle Yes | Yes |
| Platforms | check_circle macOS · Windows | Windows |
| Licensing | check_circle Yearly license | Paid (license tiers) |
Your work is pixel-mapping or large LED/media installations.
Yes. Like MADRIX, Relackout patches fixtures and outputs DMX over Art-Net and USB DMX. Relackout additionally includes built-in audio playback, Tuya smart-light control, a multi-layer effect engine, and a custom touch mixer with mobile remote — in one supported application.
MADRIX is pixel / led mapping & media. Relackout adds music playback, Tuya smart devices, a fully custom touch-driven mixer surface, and a PIN-protected mobile remote over the local network, so lights and audio run from one app.
Yes. Relackout includes a multi-channel music library (MP3/WAV, playlists) and master audio control alongside lighting, plus Tempo & BPM, MIDI, and OSC — all included in every plan.
Yes. Relackout uses a touch-first, approachable UI built to get you running shows quickly — from clubs and bars to concerts and theatres — and it is actively developed with frequent updates.
