Photon 2: DMX Light Controller

Photon 2: DMX Light Controller

Wireless ArtNet DMX Controller

72 ratings
26 reviews
Free
In-App Purchases

Details

  • Released
  • Updated
  • April 14, 2021
  • July 15, 2026

Features

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This app provides a professional lighting console for controlling DMX and Philips Hue devices wirelessly. It allows users to create custom interfaces, manage lights, and synchronize effects to music for live events, performances, and filmmaking.

Wireless Art-Net/sACN DMX control
Philips Hue Entertainment integration
Customizable user interface
Scene and sequence creation
Beat synchronization to music
MIDI controller support
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What's New in Photon 2

2.6.4

July 15, 2026

v2.6.4, Smoother than ever with the Swift migration : - Philips Hue: adding all your lights at once now starts Entertainment streaming right away - Brand new preset picker, cleaner and with search - The User Guide now opens instantly from the Live Dashboard - Fixed crashes and memory issues in the DMX analyzer - Full Swift migration for old Objective-C code - Big under-the-hood modernization for a faster, more stable app

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Subscription plans

Photon+

All premium features, now and in the future

$59.991 Year
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In-App Purchases

$79.99

Pro Plan

Pro features and full 512 DMX channels

User reviews

EXCELLENT LIGHTING SOFTWARE

Worked right away, Can’t beat it for its simplicity and value

Response from developer

Thank you very much, very happy to hear that you love the app !

Paid yet features are still locked behind subscription

This is beyond disappointing. Takes years for them to add features and then when they finally do add them basic features like multiple live dashboards it’s locked behind a subscription for users who already paid for the highest pro license.

Subscribed less than a month ago

I have a 3 major gigs in two weeks, and purchased the pro version just be told I have to pay more money just to use it. I want a refund…..

Response from developer

Hello, Your Pro purchase is 100% valid and gives you lifetime access to everything that was included at the time you bought it. No extra payment is needed to use what you paid for. The subscription you may have seen is only for new features we're rolling out in 2026 and beyond. It has nothing to do with your existing Pro license. We're in a transition period right now, so we completely understand the confusion, and we're sorry for the stress this caused right before your shows. If you have any questions or need help getting set up before your gigs, feel free to reach out through our community. We're happy to help! And if you'd still prefer a refund, we can make that happes on the Apple Refond Platform, though you would lose your lifetime Pro access. Enjoy your gigs!

Хочется

Возможность менять местами прописанные каналы.
Приходится удалять что бы была нужная последовательность при работе.

Позже напишу больше.

В целом приложение хорошее, но для работы с головами нужны доработки - PAN FANE / TILT FANE
Возможно было бы не плохо возможность менять крест на фейдеры.
Парики, пары, блендера, дымомашины - хорошо.
Для голов делаю отдельные фейдеры.

Пока что 4,5 из 5

Из минусов бывает зависает.
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Problème avec Eurolite free dmx

L’app est génial pour mon utilisation, très intuitif. Le Dashboard est une idée géniale !!
Mais problème avec le boîtier (Eurolite free dmx). De la latence s’installe rapidement et rend impossible l’utilisation live.

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FAQ

What does Photon 2 do?

Photon 2 is a professional lighting console application that allows you to control DMX and Philips Hue lights wirelessly. It enables the creation of custom interfaces, management of lighting scenes and sequences, and synchronization of effects to music for live events and performances.

What are the key features of Photon 2?

Key features include wireless Art-Net and sACN DMX control, Philips Hue Entertainment integration, a highly customizable user interface, the ability to create and animate scenes and sequences, beat synchronization to music, and support for external MIDI controllers.

How much does Photon 2 cost?

Photon 2 offers a free version with limited DMX channels and features. A one-time purchase unlocks more channels and features like BeatTracker and Ableton Link support. A subscription model, Photon+, provides full universe DMX control, multi-dashboard functionality, and MIDI input support.

What devices is Photon 2 compatible with?

Photon 2 is designed for iPad and supports controlling DMX devices via an Art-Net to DMX bridge and Philips Hue lights (up to 10 bulbs with a Hue v2 bridge). It can also connect to external MIDI controllers and synchronize with other DJ apps or musical instruments via Ableton Link.

Who is Photon 2 designed for?

This app is ideal for musicians, DJs, nightclub owners, live event producers, filmmakers, theater technicians, and anyone who needs a powerful, flexible, and intuitive wireless lighting control solution for their productions.