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Fixture Control
Patch fixtures from built-in or imported GDTF profiles, then work with intensity, color, position, beam and multi-segment parameters through fixture-aware controls.
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DMX-512 · 128 Universes I/O · 3D Visualizer · Offline
Professional DMX Lighting
Control Software
DMXpressions™ brings fixture control, lighting programming, cues, playback, effects, Vellum-2D stage planning and StageCraft3D visualization into one professional DMX-512 platform.
Offline-capable PWA — keeps running if venue Wi-Fi drops
No credit card · Best in current Chrome / Edge · Free demo mode forever
01SystemThe platform
What IsDMXpressions™?
DMXpressions™ is professional lighting control software designed around DMX-512 and modern theatrical, stage and live-event workflows. It connects patching, fixture programming, cues, playback, timelines, visualization and output monitoring in one independent environment.
Built for lighting programmers, designers, stage technicians, production teams, venues, houses of worship, schools, independent operators and event-lighting crews—from preparation through live playback.
Explore the complete feature setShow data path● Ready
01PATCH & PROFILE
02PROGRAM & SHAPE
03CUE & PLAYBACK
04VISUALIZE & OUTPUT
ONE PATCH · ONE SHOW STATE · CONNECTED OPERATOR WORKSPACES
02 / Patch to parameter
Professional DMX
Lighting Control
Work from fixture personality and stage intent down to the final DMX value without separating programming from the actual rig.
02
DMX-512 Universe Management
Assign addresses, validate footprints and organize output from a single universe through larger Art-Net and sACN systems using the local bridge.
03
Attributes, Parameters & Programming
Build groups, palettes, presets and effects while retaining direct access to the channel and parameter values that drive the rig.
03 / From intent to go
Build and Program
Your Show
Cue Programming
Create cue stacks with timing, tracking, labels and repeatable playback behavior.
Playback & Live Control
Run cues, scenes, faders and manual overrides from focused operator surfaces.
Timeline & Timecode
Coordinate lighting with Chronos timelines, MIDI, OSC and SMPTE timecode.
04 / See the rig
Plan Your Rig in
Vellum-2D
Vellum-2D turns the working patch into a scalable overhead stage plan for placing fixtures, organizing trusses and booms, selecting the rig spatially and preparing crew-ready paperwork.
Semantic zoom and spatial control
Move from truss-level overview to rigging addresses and fixture detail, then select, align, distribute, rotate, group or inspect units directly from the plan.
Professional blueprint export
Generate printable plots with fixture symbols, unit numbers, universe-address labels, a symbol key and numbered Instrument Schedule.
05 / Signal paths
Connect Your Lighting System
Connect compatible DMX interfaces and network nodes, inspect devices through supported RDM workflows, map physical controls and synchronize external systems.
DMX-512RDMArt-NetsACNMIDIOSCTIMECODE
06 / Operator first
Designed for Professional
Lighting Workflows
Focused tools stay connected through one patch and show state, so a programmer can move from preparation to live operation without rebuilding information between disconnected applications.
For theatrical programmers, designers, technicians, venues, production teams, educators, independent operators, houses of worship and event-lighting crews.
Explore DMXpressions™
01Platform features02Documentation03Video demonstrations04Launch the applicationThe Toolkit
Professional DMX programming,
visualization and playback tools.
Flagship
StageCraft3D Visualizer
A native WebGPU render engine with real-time volumetric beams, fixture-aware photometric falloff, haze and fog, gobo wheels, framing shutters and prisms — driven by the same patched profiles and live DMX values as the console.
New
AtmoSPHERE Engine
Patch a hazer, fogger, snow, bubble or CO₂ machine and watch it simulate real airflow, drift and density — auto-mirrored straight from your DMX patch.
AudioLens
Make the rig move to live sound — beat-, band- and energy-reactive effects driven by any audio input.
AI
AI Scene Builder
Describe a look in plain language and generate full scenes, color palettes and cues in seconds.
BeamSculptor & ParaMorph
Sculpt beam shape, focus and framing, then morph any parameter across the rig with organic, hand-tuned curves.
New
Limelight ID
Inspect any patched fixture in 3D with its manufacturer GDTF geometry, channel map, health grade, live controls and pan/tilt tests in one workspace.
Full DMX-512
Frame-accurate output to any fixture.
128 Universes I/O
Art-Net & sACN through the local bridge.
Cloud Sync · Offline
Your shows follow you everywhere.
MIDI · OSC · Timecode
Trigger or lock to SMPTE / audio.
Atmospheric ControlThe AtmoSPHERE Engine.
The AtmoSPHERE Engine.
Atmospherics that actually behave.
DMXpressions™ models haze, fog, snow and bubbles as a physics-aware medium, including airflow, density and drift. The same state can be previewed volumetrically in 3D and used to control compatible foggers, hazers and fans.
Physics-aware control
Density, coverage, height, drift & airflow as a playable instrument — haze, fog, low-fog, snow & bubbles.
Real-time 3D volumetrics
Raymarched haze/fog with scattering beams and GPU snow & bubble particles, advected by your airflow.
Looks & Auto-Balance
One-tap atmospheric formulas plus a closed-loop PID that can maintain a target density throughout the show.
Atmospheric narratives
Sequence cinematic blocks — “Storm Front,” snowfall, turbulence bursts — into timeline-driven stories.
See It In Action
Real fixtures. Real tools. Real console.
Every image below is a fresh capture from the working DMXpressions™ app with its demo show and patched fixtures — no interface mockups.
dmxpressions.com · Limelight ID
dmxpressions.com · Stagelink Core
dmxpressions.com · Live Programmer
dmxpressions.com · The Observatory
dmxpressions.com · CrescendoFX
dmxpressions.com · Vellum-2D
dmxpressions.com · Playbacks
dmxpressions.com · ParaMORPH
dmxpressions.com · Marquee Mapper
On Any Device
Program from your phone or tablet.
How It Works
From zero to showtime in minutes.
01
Create your account
Free to start. The demo console opens immediately — no install, no driver.
02
Build your show
Patch fixtures, program cues, and design looks in the full web console.
03
Connect the rig
Use compatible USB-DMX in Chrome or Edge, or run the local bridge for Art-Net and sACN.
Why DMXpressions™
The pro console that
isn't chained to a desktop.
ETC Nomad, Onyx and QLC+ are powerful desktop tools. DMXpressions™ takes a different approach: a real DMX-512 console in a browser, with an optional local bridge for Art-Net and sACN output when the show network needs it.
Console-first web workflow
The complete console opens in a browser with no core app installer or hardware dongle. Add the small local bridge only when the browser needs to send Art-Net or sACN over the show network.
Runs anywhere you do
Program from the booth, the house, or the wings — on a laptop, tablet or phone. Your show syncs to the cloud and follows you between devices.
Own it once
Buy the universes you need and keep them forever — no annual subscription, no per-seat fees. Upgrade later and only pay the difference.
Yes Partial / paid add-on No
High-level workflow comparison based on publicly available product information, reviewed June 2026. “Partial” can include platform limits, optional hardware or paid add-ons. Verify current vendor specifications before purchasing. ETC Nomad, Obsidian Onyx and QLC+ are trademarks of their respective owners and are not affiliated with DMXpressions™.
FAQ
Common questions.
Ready to take the stage?
Open the console for free, program your show, and go live when you're ready.