Install latest/beta of DMX Core 100

Ubuntu 16.04 or later?

Make sure snap support is enabled in your Desktop store.


Install using the command line

sudo snap install dmxcore100 --beta

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DMX Core 100 is only available on the unstable beta channel. It could break and change often.

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Details for DMX Core 100

License

  • Proprietary

Last updated

  • 27 February 2026 - latest/beta
  • Yesterday - latest/edge

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Professional Art-Net/sACN lighting controller. Stream up to 100 universes with web control, scheduling, and API integration.

Transform any standard Linux system into a powerful lighting control platform. DMX Core 100 brings professional-grade show control and streaming capabilities to Art-Net, sACN, and KiNet lighting networks.

Key Features:

  • High-Performance Streaming - Output up to 100 universes at 40Hz with rock-solid reliability
  • Synchronized Audio - Play audio tracks perfectly synchronized with lighting cues
  • Multi-Protocol Support - Native Art-Net, sACN (E1.31), and KiNet v1/v2 protocols, plus DMX-512 with compatible USB interfaces
  • Flexible Show Control - Record custom shows from your lighting software and trigger playback via touchscreen, schedule, web API, OSC, HTTP, MQTT, UDP, TCP, or DMX input
  • Web-Based Interface - Full control and configuration via modern web UI accessible from any device
  • Scheduling Engine - Automate lighting scenes with the built-in RTC clock and scheduling system
  • Recording & Playback - Capture lighting sequences and play them back standalone
  • Remote Management - Optional BalenaCloud integration for remote access and monitoring
  • Integrator-Friendly - Extensive API and integration options for custom control systems

Originally Designed for Dedicated Hardware

While DMX Core 100 was originally developed for custom wall-mounted hardware controllers, this snap package brings the same powerful software to standard computing platforms. Run on your own server, industrial PC, or embedded Linux device.

Web Server and Default PIN

The local web server for the Web UI is hosted on port 5000 and 5001 for https (self-signed cert). Login with default pin 1111.

Post-Installation Configuration

Because of the high performance requirements of processing 100 universes we need to make sure the host computer is set up with larger than default network buffers. Also to get audio playback you have to connect the alsa to the snap. We have developed a simple script that handles all of that, linked in the documentation at this page: https://docs.dmxcore.com/dmx-core-100/troubleshooting/config-issues

Perfect For:

  • Architectural lighting installations
  • Theaters and performance venues
  • Houses of worship
  • Museums and galleries
  • Corporate facilities
  • Entertainment venues
  • Hospitality and retail

Documentation & Support

Full documentation: https://docs.dmxcore.com/dmx-core-100/

Note: This software requires compatible Art-Net/sACN lighting equipment. USB DMX output supported via Enttec Pro or DMXking USB interfaces (up to 4 universes). The current version is running in demo-mode, please contact us to purchase a commercial license.


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