The all-in-one
DMX lighting
software
MyStrow turns your PC or Mac into a lighting console you can play live. Plug in a MIDI controller and play, let the AI follow the music, or program a full show on a timeline — with the audio & video player built in.
Download for free ↓Compatible with all DMX fixtures
Required Hardware
Your lighting setup,
at a glance
Compatible with all DMX fixtures — plug in, launch, illuminate.
Everything Inside MyStrow
Real-time DMX control
Every colour, intensity or position change goes out instantly, through a USB-DMX interface or an Art-Net node on your network.
Fixture groups
Organise your fixtures into groups — front, back, washes, moving heads — and send colours, intensity and effects to each group separately.
Up to 4 DMX universes
Control up to 2048 channels simultaneously across 4 independent universes. Ideal for large stages with many devices.
AI Lighting
Switch on LIVE mode and let the AI drive the stage. It listens to the music in real time and follows the tempo, the build-ups and the drops.
Timeline sequencer
Compose your shows in advance on a visual timeline. Color and intensity keyframes, drag-and-drop editable clips.
Audio & video player
Manage your playlist and projections from the same interface. Sound, image and light united in a single software.
Compatible with All DMX Fixtures
MyStrow speaks standard DMX512, through a USB-DMX interface or the Art-Net network protocol. If your fixture has a DMX input, MyStrow controls it — and a missing fixture can be imported from a QLC+ or GDTF file, or created in a few clicks.
Compatible with all ArtNet DMX node boxes on the market — Enttec, LumenRadio, Artnet4 and more.
Windows & macOS
MyStrow is available on Windows 10/11 and macOS (Intel 11+, Apple Silicon 13+). Both versions receive the same updates simultaneously via the automatic update system.
- Windows 10 / Windows 11
- 4 GB RAM minimum
- 500 MB disk space
- DMX output: USB interface or Art-Net node (network)
- Art-Net DMX protocol (UDP 6454)
- Apple Silicon: macOS 13 Ventura or later
- Intel: macOS 11 Big Sur or later
- 4 GB RAM minimum
- 500 MB disk space
- DMX output: USB interface or Art-Net node (network)
- Apple Silicon & Intel supported
Stage light control software for live shows
Most DMX software is built for lighting programmers: you create every scene and every chase by hand before you can play. MyStrow is built the other way round — plug in and play, and program only when you want to.
DJs and mobile DJs
Lights that follow your mix on their own, and pads on your controller for the big moments.
Bands and live music
Record the light on each song once, and the playlist replays it in sync every night.
Churches, schools and venues
Volunteers can run the lights from a tablet without learning a lighting console.
Theatre and events
Cue lists on a timeline, a 3D stage plot to prepare the show, and video triggers from OBS or vMix.
From box to light show in three steps
Connect
Plug a USB-DMX interface or an Art-Net node into your computer, then your fixtures into the DMX line.
Patch
Pick your fixtures from the library and give them their DMX address. MyStrow sorts them into groups for you.
Play
Play colours and effects from the pads, or start LIVE mode and let the AI follow the music.
Step-by-step guide: Getting started with MyStrow.
Two ways to control DMX lights
DMX light control software falls into two families. Neither is better in absolute terms — it depends on how much time you want to spend programming.
| Programming-based DMX software | MyStrow | |
|---|---|---|
| Approach | Build scenes, chases and functions first, then play them | Play live straight away, program when you want to |
| First usable show | Several hours to several evenings | About ten minutes |
| MIDI controller | Map every button and fader by hand | AKAI APC mini ready to play |
| Following the music | Sound triggers to set up | Automatic LIVE / AI mode |
| Best for | Lighting programmers who want full control of every detail | DJs, bands and venues who want a pro result without becoming lighting technicians |
Download MyStrow for Free
Free 15-day trial. No credit card required. Automatic updates.
Download MyStrow ↓DMX software: frequently asked questions
What is the best DMX software for beginners?
The easiest DMX software is the one you don't have to program before your first show. MyStrow recognises an AKAI APC mini on its own, with colour pads, effects and memories ready to play, and its LIVE mode follows the music automatically. Most users get a working light show in about ten minutes.
Is there a free version of MyStrow?
Yes. The 15-day trial is free with no credit card required and includes every feature except DMX output, so you can build and test your show in the 3D stage plot before you buy. After that, the annual plan is €9.99 per month (excl. VAT), or there is a one-time lifetime licence.
Does MyStrow work on Mac?
Yes. MyStrow runs on Windows 10/11 and on macOS (Apple Silicon with macOS 13 or later, Intel with macOS 11 or later). On Mac, use a “PRO” USB-DMX interface or an Art-Net node: low-cost passive USB adapters are only guaranteed on Windows.
What hardware do I need to control DMX lights from my computer?
Three things: the software, a DMX interface (a USB-DMX box or an Art-Net node on your network) and your DMX fixtures. A MIDI controller such as the AKAI APC mini is optional but makes live control much more fun.
Can my lights follow the music automatically?
Yes. In LIVE mode, MyStrow listens to the music in real time and drives colours, intensity and moving heads on the beat, following build-ups and drops, with nothing to program.
Which fixtures are supported?
Any DMX512 fixture: LED PARs, washes, moving heads, beams, strobes, LED bars, lasers and smoke machines. MyStrow includes a fixture library, and you can import QLC+ and GDTF fixture files or create your own profile.
Other Features
AKAI APC mini Controller
Control your lights with the 8×8 LED pad grid and 9 faders. Native integration and immediate setup.
AI Lighting
AI analyzes sound in real time and automatically generates lighting atmospheres.
Light Programming
Visual timeline, keyframes, editable clips. Compose your shows in advance.
Audio & Video Player
Sound, image and light united in a single software.
Interactive Stage Plot
Visualize and control your fixtures on an interactive stage plot in real time.
Go further
- Wiring Your DMX Output with MyStrow — Art-Net Node & USB/DMX Interfaces →
- Importing a DMX Fixture into MyStrow — Library + QLC+ →
- Patching and Programming Your Moving Heads in a Few Clicks with MyStrow →
- Aiming moving heads with a gamepad — MyStrow guide →
- Lighting software for theatre: cues, fades and lighting plot →