Powerful and intuitive FREE lighting software

Optimize your performances with complete control of your DMX, Art-Net and RDM fixtures.

Discover PRO DMX 2, a free, innovative software package designed to meet the needs of lighting professionals and enthusiasts alike, combining ease of use with advanced features. Compatible with all DMX, Art-Net and RDM devices, it offers two user modes to suit all levels: a simplified PLAYER mode for quick management, small and medium size projects and architectural and an advanced PRO mode for complete, Live personalized sound to light control.

With its user-friendly and customizable user interface, innovative tools such as the profile and library editor with CP1, Txt and XML import and conversion (Grand MA3), quick or advanced DMX patch, PRO DMX 2 simplifies the creation and management of your lighting projects.

With free software upgrades, the option to unlock the software with a connected Chromateq device and the ability to extend your Art-Net configuration as your projects evolves thanks to the Art-Net upgrades, PRO DMX 2 is the ideal flexible, high-performance solution that won’t compromise your budget.

PRO DMX 2 lighting control software is compatible only with interfaces from 2020 and later ones.
Interfaces and device supplied before 2020 are not compatible. Software package includes PRO DMX 2, PIXXEM, STUDIO DMX 3D, WI-LIGHT 2, DEVICETOOL and older software with the custom installation.

What is new in the latest release

Simplified DMX Wizard

Simplified wizard tool to guide new users through in adding and patching lighting fixtures to a project.

RDM compatibility

Remotely configure the addresses and modes of your RDM-compatible DMX fixture, directly from the software, and receive or update state informations of your lights.

Automatic import profiles

Automatic profile generator from Grand MA XML format files.

List of steps display

Display or not the additional list of Steps for scenes. (available in the Player mode)

Faster memory writing

Updated Interfaces Firmware with a faster writing process to load a show in their internal memory. (x20 faster)

Key Features of PRO DMX 2

The complete software that lets you control every step of your project thanks to its 3 working main panels :

Edit panel : Patch, program & create scenes, cues and sequences.
Live board : Control, customize your screen & play Live.
Standalone panel : Configure stand-alone triggers, simulate & write in memory.

Advanced or quick patch up to 64 universes

Choose between a simplified DMX patch or an advanced configuration to precisely organize your fixtures or matrix and manage large-scale projects with control over up to 64 DMX universes.

RDM, DMX and ART-NET (In/Out)

Remotely configure the addresses and modes of your RDM-compatible DMX fixture, directly from the software, and receive state informations.
DMX IN/OUT compatible with all DMX equipment on the market, integration of lighting desk or external controllers through DMX IN. Reduce wiring and make it easier to integrate your Art-Net devices (NODE) or Art-Net fixtures by using an Ethernet local network (LAN) to send DMX signals by Art-Net.

Profile editor

A complete tool to create all your fixture profiles by drag and drop and enrich the library of 18,000 profiles already available sorted by manufacturer.

Preset and advanced controls

To program your lighting effects quicker and easier thanks to customizable tools such as the Presets options for channel faders or for the colour picker for RGMWA+ and the XY picker for Pan and Tilt movements.

Fixture viewer and groups

Easily organize your lights and fixtures according to your fire plan, modify their appearance, position and scale, create groups by tabs or buttons, and access even more customization options for a smoother workflow.

Step by step easy programming

Use the fixtures cursors and presets and add steps to your scene as DMX memory for each step. Manage fade and hold times for each step.

DMX masks

Use DMX masks in scenes to give a priority on several DMX channels and change a DMX level quickly in only 1 action to all your scenes including the Mask.

RGB-CW-WW-UV color balance management

Optimize the color rendering of your effects through detailed component management. Up to 6 colour components: Red, Green, Blue, Cold White, Worm White or Amber or UV.

RGB, Movement and channel effects

Gradient : Create a colored gradient automatically and use the tool’s settings to customize and enhance your effect with colour speed and appearance.
Pan-tilt : Create a moving effect for your moving-head and fixtures with Pan and Tilt based on simple shapes and XY axes. Use the tool’s settings to customize the effect movements, positions and speed.
Curve : Create effects by setting curves by level and on each type of channel.
Sequencer : Create colour sequencer effects by setting the predefined sequences. Use the tool’s settings to customize the effect colours, fades, direction and speed.

LED Matrix effects

Specially designed for LED matrixes, you can quickly insert:
Animations from a library containing a wide choice of models classified by category.
Your own images or video contents. Customized static or animated text.
Up to 64 DMX universes in PRO DMX 2 and 512 Universes in PIXXEM.

Multiple triggers

Run your live and stand-alone installations to any situations, thanks to a wide range of trigger options like: MIDI, DMX, UDP, Art-Net, smart contacts, RS232, keyboard, mouse, devices, dry contact, Infrared, light sensor, Clock and calendar.

Audio and video timeline synchronization

Program your show in few clicks, drag and drops scenes and media files on the lines, add markers, adjust timing, add start, stop, pause and jump points on several part of the timeline.

Customizable for LIVE performances

Enhance your Live board with additional controls and organize scenes and triggers to ensure smooth execution of your show.

Stand-Alone mode

Playback scenes without a computer. Program your Chromateq controller for a stand-alone use by assigning triggers to scenes and scheduling their activation throughout the year. Save your scenes to the device’s internal memory or an SD card.

Wi-Light easy remote commands via APP

Take remote control of your show or device anytime, anywhere, using a simple Wi-Fi connection or a local area network (LAN). Download the app and install it to your phone or tablet to directly commands the software or a Chromateq-E device. The App is customizable, can play scenes, control channels and RGBW colours.

3D viewer in real time

control and simulate your light show with Studio DMX and Pro DMX 2. Fixtures from the DMX patch are automatically added in the Studio DMX software. Build your stage easily with the truss assembling tool and object importation. Then 3D simulate your light show prior to the final installation.

Overview of PRO DMX 2

Dive into the advanced features of PRO DMX 2 and discover what makes this software an essential tool for professional lighting control. From fixture setup to Live and standalone management, every detail is designed to optimize your performances and simplify your projects, no matter their scale.
Explore below a comprehensive overview of what PRO DMX 2 has to offer.

1. Setting up your DMX fixtures

Select your lighting fixtures from the library or create your own profiles via our editor, then manually patch them into the grid of 512 channels by choosing their physical address and DMX universe. After patch, organize your 2D fixtures according to your stage map / fire plan. Adjust the presets and start to program!

Profile editor

Open the Edit Profile option
Create any type of DMX fixture profile
Add channels and preset to new fixtures
Also compatible with xml files (Grand MA3)

Advanced or quick Patch

Add fixtures easily from a library of 18,000 available profiles and fixtures sorted by manufacturer
Drag & drop fixture in the 512 channels grid easily
Or create quickly channels of a new fixture
DMX address and show content are automatically updated after changes

Fixture viewer and group

Place and select fixture easily in the viewer (hold the SHIFT Key)
Viewer background customizable according to a picture for fire plan
Fixture Groups selection and tab organization for even easy work

Presets and advanced controls

Add /remove presets to a channel with right click and edit option
Color picker with CMY, RGB, RGB-W-A-UV, Warm White, Cold White and colour balance
Pan & Tilt movement picker

2. Create scenes, cues and sequences

Select fixtures, add steps, adjust channels and presets or create some complex effects quickly and easily with our multi-effect generator.
Add trigger buttons and your show is ready to play !

Scene manager

Step by Step programming, add, delete, copy steps
DMX level are immediately recording on selected steps
Cross fade, Fade, Hold times setting
Multi-Effect generator for colors, curve and movements
Masks DMX on scenes (in Pro Mode)
Trigger buttons (group trigger actions on the same button, in Pro mode)
DMX INPUT record, from an external DMX source
Import scenes from device memory
Buttons customization

Effect generator

Multi-layer for XY, colors and curve
Customizable effects library (gradient, sequencer, curve, Pan/Tilt, animated, media, text, video)
Matrix effects on LED Matrix configurations (Color, GIF, Video, Text)

Trigger options

Mouse, Keyboard keys, device buttons
Smart dry contacts
MIDI trigger and MIDI device compatibility
DMX INPUT from an external DMX source
UDP
RS232

3. Synchronize your show

Quickly animate and synchronise your effects to an audio source with just a few clicks. Plan your scenes and sequences on one or more timeline, add audio and video media. Visualise results in real time with our software Studio DMX 3D viewer. Your show can begin!

Music synchronisation

Audio beat and intensity settings

Timeline

Up to 24h
Live timeline recording
Block
Markers
Multi-timeline
MIDI time code
SMPTE

Studio DMX 3D viewer compatible

Live lighting performance

Turn your computer into a powerful lighting control centre, keeping control at any time by adding custom cursors on live board. Use your own lighting control desk or MIDI controller.

Anywhere, anytime, control remotely on local network or through internet connection using your phone, tablet, or computer.

Live board

Graphic organization and live cursor customization
Touchscreen compatible
Fully skinable
Possibility to lock it with password

Control options

iPhone/iPad, Android control (Wi-Light2)
ArtNet input/output
DMX input
Midi
Compatible with RDM fixtures

Let play your stand-alone show

Program your Chromateq device and write your show in memory for stand-alone use. Choose from a many possibilities of physical or remote triggering options. Then watch the show !

Device list

Device settings

DMX input / output configuration
Clock calibration
Default options at power-on
Master / Slave
Commands by Smart Contact
Define zones an address interval

Scene list

Scene settings

Control mode options
Triggers Options (RS232, IR remote control, dry contact, DMX in)
Time triggers
Schedule activation

Save in memory options

Save in device memory
Save on device’s SD card
Save on external SD Card
Art-Net / sACN save on SD card

WINDOWS

Download - Beta version

MAC OS

Download - Beta version

TUTORIAL

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