LED control software
MADRIX 5 is control software that manages LED lighting pixel by pixel: 2D pixel and 3D voxel mapping, ready-made effects, live audio analysis and a timeline in a single interface.
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MADRIX 5 manages luminaires like the pixels of an image. Every LED on a facade, ceiling or stage is placed in the software at its real position; the effect is drawn over this layout and each pixel takes its own color. The effect generator, video playback, live audio analysis and the timeline come together in the same interface.
On bridges and media facades, in permanent architectural lighting, in clubs and concerts, television studios, exhibitions and museums. A show that starts on a laptop can grow into an installation of tens of thousands of LEDs with the same software; only the license changes.
The license level determines the number of DMX channels and DVI pixels the software can output. First the total pixel count of the luminaires is calculated, then the channels per pixel (3 for RGB, 4 for RGBW); the smallest license covering the resulting channel count is sufficient. The license is stored on a metal USB key called MADRIX KEY and can be upgraded to a higher level later. We explain the calculation with examples in our MADRIX guide.
The data generated by MADRIX 5 goes to network nodes as Art-Net or sACN: STELLA or LUNA for DMX512 luminaires, NEBULA for SPI pixels. If the show is to be recorded and played back without a computer, AURA comes into play.
Highlights
Luminaires are mapped pixel by pixel according to their real layout; the image stays sharp even at the lowest resolution.
LEDs arranged along the X, Y and Z axes are processed as a volume; the effect passes through an LED cube or chandelier.
It captures the rhythm and frequencies of the music; the light show is generated in real time, in sync with the music.
Two decks and a crossfader; you see the effect in three separate live previews before taking it on stage.
Build the show on the timeline; play images, video and text, including the video's audio.
Art-Net, sACN, DMX512, KiNET and Philips hue output; direct SPI with NEBULA.
Smooth frame rates even in large installations; the luminaire list is imported from a CSV file.
Remotely controlled via MIDI, OSC, DMX input, HTTP and timecode (SMPTE, MIDI, Art-Net).
Comparison
The 2 products in the Software family side by side with the same criteria; the MADRIX 5 column is highlighted. If you're undecided, tell us about your project and let's choose the right device together.
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 RADARRDM device management
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| Role | Generates effects, controls luminaires pixel by pixel | Configures luminaires remotely via RDM and monitors them 24/7 |
| Data used | DMX512, Art-Net, sACN, KiNET, DVI | RDM (ANSI E1.20, E1.37-1), Art-Net ArtRdm |
| Operating system | Windows 11, 64-bit | Windows 11, 64-bit |
| License | On the MADRIX KEY; six levels from start to maximum | Fusion licenses by device count; on the MADRIX KEY |
| Free use | Trial version | All RDM devices connected to STELLA and STELLA 8 |
| Compatible hardware | NEBULA, STELLA, LUNA, AURA, ORION, USB ONE | STELLA, STELLA 8 and other brands' RDM nodes |
Technical specifications
Complete the system
Pixel LED driver
DMX512 network node
Live processing systemFAQ
If you can't find the answer to your question, write to our technical team; let's evaluate it together for your project.
The license is chosen according to the number of DMX channels you will control. An RGB pixel uses 3 channels: a facade of 2,000 RGB pixels comes to 6,000 channels, and the 6,144-channel entry license is enough. Send us your project's pixel count and let's determine the license together.
The MADRIX KEY is a metal USB key that carries the license. The license is loaded onto the key, not the computer; MADRIX 5 runs licensed on any computer you plug the key into. Online activation is needed only once, on first use.
Yes. Every license from start to ultimate can be upgraded to a higher one. An upgrade license is purchased and loaded online onto the same key; no new key is needed.
Yes. The trial version can be downloaded free from madrix.com; you can prepare your project and try the effects in the preview. If you want to finish programming before installation, there is also a preprogrammer license that gives no output but removes the trial limitations.
No. MADRIX 5 runs only on 64-bit Windows 11. In permanent installations, MADRIX ARCEDIA, or MADRIX AURA, which plays the show without a computer, can be used instead of a computer.
MADRIX® is a registered trademark of inoage GmbH. Motto Aydınlatma is an authorized MADRIX dealer and solution partner.
