Interactive DMX lighting software that reacts to music, MIDI, video, and more. Perfect for artists, designers, and live events.
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What is it? Lightjams is a battle-tested interactive DMX lighting software, trusted by creators worldwide for over 15 years. It empowers you to create unique, real-time effects driven by live signals — MIDI, OSC, DMX, music, video, time, and more.
Why you need it? Create one-of-a-kind lighting effects. Add interactivity. Give control to the performers. Automate as much as you want.
How it works? Powerful generative effect engine with easy scripting for deep customization. Compatible with any DMX lighting fixtures and LED controllers. Send and receive MIDI/OSC/DMX. Run on all Windows™ computers.
Use a powerful reactive programming environment to create exactly what you want. More
Precise, real time music analysis. ASIO-enabled. More
Have a drum pad, a pedal or using backing tracks or click tracks? More
Easily talk to other software and sync video, music and projection. More
Synchronize musical beat, tempo and phase across multiple applications.
Create LED walls and matrix. Many video input modes, including Spout and NDI. More
Sure Lightjams is great for LEDs. But it's also perfect for your moving heads and any DMX compatible fixtures!
Output 1 universe with these compatible interfaces: DMXKing ultraDMX, Enttec USB Pro, Enttec Open USB
Create your own fixture profiles, totally free! The fixture editor allows you to create custom personalities to perfectly match your setup.
Integrated media server for video playback, mixing and transformations. More
Create lighting sequences on a timeline for each of your track in VirtualDJ. More
Use your DAW to control the lights! More
Extract dominant colors from your live video. You can grab your screen output or use any DirectX compatible cameras and capture cards. More
All you need to create an automated schedule for your architectural project: date, time, sunset and sunrise based on your latitude & longitude.
Lightjams is developed with permanent installations in mind. It has to run flawlessly and do everything possible to recover from errors.
Fully compatible with RGB, RGBW, RGBA, RGBAW/RGBWA, CMY and white. Also with high resolution 16-bit color support.
All you can think of is interactive. All parameters can be controlled via external inputs coming from a broad range of sources, from music instruments to other lighting consoles.
View in real-time the results of your creative process without needing physical lighting fixtures.
Always live operation. Go ahead and simply play! With its unique user interface designed from the ground up for interactive lighting, you'll not get bored.
User movements generate lighting. More
Use multi-touch devices and TUIO/OSC app to generate lighting. This includes the iPad and the new Kinect! More
Fun is essential. A creative lighting controller software should be fun to use. Lightjams has the fun factor built-in.
First class technologies. Lightjams is ready for the future. Full use of multi-core CPU technology + the latest user interface software technology to provide you with the best creation experience.
Lightjams keeps getting better and you benefit from all new features and enhancements for free! See the development history.
We’re a team of lighting enthusiasts who live and breathe innovative lighting control. We are based in Montreal, Canada.
Have a question or need assistance? We’re always happy to help. Just get in touch! Use the form or drop an email at . The forum also contains a mountain of information.
What's next? Try Lightjams for free!