For DJs and musicians

Let the lights follow the music without giving up control

Run the show from a phone, let audio shape movement and intensity, then push the room harder when the set calls for it. Node graphs handle the repeating logic; your dashboard and MIDI controller stay live.

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The useful controls stay in your hand

Run the lights from your phone without turning the show into autoplay

Let an audio node graph follow bass, mids, or overall energy. Keep master intensity, movement depth, color, scene changes, and a dedicated boost for the drop on a mobile dashboard. The automation carries the groove; you decide when the room needs more.

Build an audio-reactive graph

Music in, controlled light out

Let the music lead. Step in when it matters.

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    Unilighter listens

    Use the beat or a chosen part of the audio.

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    The base show follows

    Movement, color, and intensity stay with the set.

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    You add the moment

    Raise dynamics, trigger smoke, strobe, or the drop.

Animations stay on beat

Run keyframes on a beat timeline, use the project BPM, and tap a new tempo when the set moves.

See beat-based keyframes

Hands stay on hardware

Map the controls you reach for most to a compact USB or Bluetooth MIDI surface.

Set up MIDI

Build the graph by describing it

Ask a compatible AI client for an organic movement graph, then inspect and tune the nodes it creates through MCP.

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Make the moving heads drift slowly, tighten around the kick, and add a controlled burst on the drop.
Done in the open projectAudio-reactive movement graphBass analysis, drift, fixture tag, and Drop control

A faster starting point

Describe the feel, then tune the graph

The result is not a sealed preset. It is a normal node graph: you can change the frequency range, smoothing, speed, limits, fixture tags, and dashboard controls before the set.

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FUTURE INTEGRATION

Let the console follow the DJ software timeline

We are exploring direct synchronization with rekordbox, VirtualDJ, Serato DJ Pro, Engine OS, Traktor, and other DJ platforms. It is not available yet. Tell us which platform matters to you.

IN DEVELOPMENT

Unilighter Solo for mobile rigs

Leave the dedicated lighting laptop at home

Solo is a planned compact controller that runs Unilighter and generates one full DMX universe itself. Connect from the phone, tablet, or laptop already in your setup; if the control screen changes, the box stays with the rig.

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Questions that come up in practice

Common questions

Can I stop an audio-reactive effect from taking over the whole rig?

Yes. Route audio only to the properties or tagged fixture groups you want, and keep master intensity, effect depth, scene buttons, or other controls on your dashboard and MIDI surface.

What happens when the tempo changes during the set?

Update the project BPM or tap the new tempo. Beat-based animations use the current master BPM, so their timing changes without rebuilding the keyframes.

Can I connect physical MIDI controllers on desktop and mobile?

Yes. You can map USB or Bluetooth MIDI controllers on compatible desktop computers and Android devices. Controllers such as the M-VAVE SMC Mixer provide physical faders, knobs, and buttons. See the Hardware & MIDI Bindings Guide.

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.

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.

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