Lightkey

Lightkey is a macOS app built specifically for creative light designers, especially those working as LJs (light-jockeys). This cool tool helps you design complex lighting scenes and control just about every lighting element instantly.

Wide Compatibility with USB-DMX Interfaces

The first thing to know about Lightkey is that it supports a ton of USB-DMX interfaces from many brands like DMXking, ENTTEC, and Eurolite. Plus, it can even work with Ethernet-DMX interfaces such as Art-Net and E-1.3!

Supports Various Lighting Fixtures

Another great feature? Lightkey works with almost any fixture you can think of! Whether it's PARs, moving heads, scanners, blinders, lasers, LED fixtures, strobes, or fog machines that support DMX – you're covered!

User-Friendly Interface

Before we dive into the advanced features, let’s talk about the interface. Lightkey has an intuitive layout that's optimized for Retina displays and dark settings. You can even use full-screen mode! It adapts its background color and keeps everything user-friendly.

Visual Editor for Easy Setup

A standout feature of Lightkey is its integrated visual editor. This makes arranging your fixtures super easy! You can add shapes like rectangles and ovals and set up trusses effortlessly. Resize and rotate LED strips or matrices without any hassle. And you’ll love how it visually represents pan/tilt angles, color intensity, focus/zoom adjustments, iris settings, shutter/strobe effects, and prism movements.

Create Your Fixture Profiles

You’ll also appreciate the fixture editor that allows you to access 200 fixture profiles. With just a few clicks of your mouse, you can create new profiles or import/export them easily!

Your Perfect Lighting Tool

To wrap it up, Lightkey is not just comprehensive; it's also super easy to use. It strikes a perfect balance between being user-friendly while offering advanced features. It's truly the ideal tool for any LJ or lighting set designer looking to enhance their performance.

Ready to get started? Download Lightkey today!