For clubs and venues
A capable lighting system that does not require a lighting operator every night
Keep the fixture patch and show logic behind a purpose-built dashboard. Staff get the controls they need for doors, live sets, private events, and closing, while the full project remains available to the technician.
Design once, operate every night
Give each shift a clean control surface
Build the room with scenes, animations, and node graphs, then expose only the controls staff use: doors, stage wash, dance floor energy, color, speed, blackout, and closing. A technician can keep a separate detailed dashboard for maintenance and guest shows.
Build an operator dashboardThe whole venue is your control position
Use the dashboard from anywhere on site
Leave the small Desktop host connected in the booth. Open the operator dashboard on a phone or tablet over the local network while you walk the floor, focus the stage, or check the bar lighting.
Set up local remote controlin the booth
Setup work without the repetition
Prepare the room through MCP
A compatible AI client can patch fixtures, create the regular venue looks, and draft controlled music-reactive behavior. The technician reviews the project; staff keep the simple dashboard.
UNILIGHTER DESKTOP ONLYReliable without becoming static
Save the routine, keep room for the night
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Work with scenes
Known looks on one tap
Store scenes for doors, soundcheck, live music, private hire, cleanup, and closing.
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Use fixture tags
Fixture groups that match the venue
Tag the bar, stage, dance floor, front wash, and architecture so controls follow the room instead of DMX addresses.
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Explore node graphs
Movement and music response underneath
Let animations and node graphs provide controlled variation while staff operate a small set of safe values.
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Get Unilighter Desktop
Project work through MCP DESKTOP ONLY
A compatible AI client can patch fixtures and prepare scenes, animations, and graphs through the local Desktop server.
Questions that come up in practice
Common questions
Can regular staff change a look without opening the patch?
Yes. Put scene buttons, faders, effect depth, speed, and other day-to-day controls on a dedicated dashboard. The underlying patch and node graphs can stay out of the operator view.
Can I mix USB DMX and network DMX in one project?
Yes. Output is assigned per universe, so one universe can use a supported USB interface while another uses Art-Net or sACN through Unilighter Desktop.
Is a browser-based console fast enough for live shows?
Yes. Standard DMX hardware runs at about 40 frames per second, while Unilighter processes control updates internally at 60 frames per second. This leaves enough headroom for cue triggers, audio-reactive control, and live color changes.
Do I need to install drivers for my DMX interface?
Usually, no. Most supported USB DMX interfaces work directly in the browser. Plug the interface in, select it in Unilighter, and start controlling lights. Some operating systems and interface models need a driver or system setting, as detailed in the Hardware Compatibility Guide and OS Drivers Manual.
Can I use Unilighter at venues with spotty or no internet?
Yes. Once loaded, the console can keep working offline and the project remains stored locally on the device. Cloud synchronization resumes when an internet connection becomes available.
What is the difference between Free and Pro?
Free includes the project-building tools and real DMX hardware testing, but continuous DMX output stops after 30 minutes. Reopen the project to continue testing. Pro removes the session limit and supports uninterrupted production use.