# Sidus Link Pro — Lighting Control Wireless DMX > iPad-based wireless DMX and CRMX lighting control workstation. (iPhone/iPad app by Sidus Link Ltd..) - Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sidus-link-pro/id1574126730 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`) - Developer: [Sidus Link Ltd.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1546027954) - Category: Productivity, Utilities - Price: Free with in-app purchases - Rating: 2.70/5 from 30 App Store ratings · 27 written reviews indexed - Age rating: 4+ - Requires: iOS 13.0 · 521 MB - Languages: American English, French (France), German (Germany), Japanese, Brazilian Portuguese, Russian, Chinese (Simplified, China), Chinese (Traditional, Taiwan), Vietnamese - Released: 2024-04-09 - Data updated: 2026-07-31 - Monetization: free with in-app purchases - User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sidus-link-pro/id1574126730/reviews.md ## What is Sidus Link Pro? Sidus Link Pro is a powerful lighting control workstation that runs on your iPad and Mac. Control Aputure lights wirelessly with Sidus Bluetooth and cue any DMX or CRMX-enabled light through sACN and Art-Net using the intuitive Sidus Link interface. Console-style lighting control has never been easier. ACTION PANEL Turn your cues and Quickshots into big, simple “Go” buttons for fast, confident execution. With an optional passcode lock, Action Panel makes it easy to hand control to a client, operator, or venue team. MAC SUPPORT Plan, design, and refine your lighting setup on Mac with more screen space and keyboard-and-mouse precision. EASY, POWERFUL CONSOLE-STYLE CONTROL Sidus Link Pro brings the power of a modern lighting console to your iPad and Mac without the complexity, menu diving, or manual reading. Speed is everything on set. Sidus Link Pro is built to be speedy. All of your most used functions are accessible with just a few taps. DESIGN DAZZLING SHOWS AND EFFECTS WITH REAL-TIME CUEING. Send crisp, responsive cues to your DMX-enabled fixtures at the same time, with no Bluetooth delay. Create rich, synchronized lighting changes and organize them into cue stacks with precise timing, transitions, and loops. Drag and drop to reorder with the Cue Sequence Editor. CONTROL ANY CRMX-ENABLED LIGHT Sidus Link Pro speaks DMX and wireless CRMX, the control protocol that all lights use. Centralize control of your lighting network in Sidus Link Pro, no matter the fixture manufacturer. THE CENTER OF YOUR LIGHTING ECOSYSTEM Sidus Link Pro interfaces with hardware to control fixtures with wired DMX or wireless CRMX capability. Use with any transmitter, node, or router, or partner with Sidus Hardware to unlock powerful monitoring and setup functions. Sidus Link Pro transmits lighting control protocols sACN and Art-Net. SAVE DAYS WITH 3D VISUALIZER Plan your setup in a virtual environment. Create spaces, place lights, design looks, and explore ideas before touching physical fixtures. Since 3D Visualizer is built into your control workflow, cues and DMX settings move seamlessly from planning to execution. SAVE HOURS WITH LIGHTNING FAST AUTO-PATCHING AND AUTO-CONFIGURATION Skip the setup grind. Sidus Link Pro detects your Aputure lights and reduces your setup by up to hundreds of steps. Easily update fixture settings and DMX profiles from your iPad and Mac. SAVE MINUTES WITH LAYOUT VIEW Arrange fixtures in a visual grid to match your physical set. Layout View gives you a faster, more intuitive way to organize fixtures, select the right light, and preview lighting changes in real time. STABLE, LONG-RANGE CONTROL With DMX and CRMX workflows, Sidus Link Pro maintains reliable control. When used with Aputure fixtures and Sidus Hardware, gain additional range and real-time health alerts. FREE BLUETOOTH CONTROL AND FILMMAKING TOOLS The Free plan includes Bluetooth control for Aputure and amaran lights, plus access to our full library of Light Modes, FX, Quickshots, Magic Program Pro and Go, Magic Infinity FX, and Diagram Master. OTHER FEATURES • Dial in tone with color selection methods like CCT, HSI, CCT RGB, xy, and HSIC+ • Set DMX parameters like Intensity, +/- Green, Hue, Saturation, and Variable Crossfade • Access DMX profiles, import GDTF profiles, and create your own profiles • Preview changes before taking them live with the Backstage workspace • Streamline Bluetooth control with Sidus BT View • Save and recall presets for Aputure lights with Sidus BT Quickshots • Auto-Configure, monitor, and update Aputure light firmware in the Fixture Manager • Create lighting plots and sync with your team with Diagram Master • Reference Illumination Handbook to compare fixtures and calculate output FREE TRIAL Try Sidus Link Pro with all features unlocked for 7 days with no commitment. ## Key features - Wireless DMX and CRMX control - Console-style lighting control on iPad - Visual Layout View for fixture arrangement - Lightning-fast auto-patching and configuration - Real-time cueing for DMX lights - Design and manage lighting shows and effects - Centralized control for multiple fixture manufacturers ## Pricing and in-app purchases Base price: Free. **Subscriptions** | Subscription | Price | Period | | --- | --- | --- | | Max (Annual) | $199.99 | per year | | Max (Monthly) | $19.99 | per month | | Pro (Annual) | $99.99 | per year | | Pro (Monthly) | $9.99 | per month | ## Recent user reviews (10 of 27) All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sidus-link-pro/id1574126730/reviews.md ### 1/5 — Thanks for nothing *2026-07-06* All I needed was an app that would control 6 - 8 lights at a time. Sidus link worked fine. I don’t need an app that has a weeks long learning curve and still doesn’t control the same lights I had working with the old app. It has been nothing but trouble shooting. Don’t do me any favors like this. Thx. ### 1/5 — Puts basic hardware functionality behind a paywall *2026-06-15* Even after purchasing all my Aputure lights and the Sidus One CRMX controller Aputure STILL blocks the CRMX functionality I already paid for behind an ongoing paywall. This reminds me of when BMW put their heated seats behind a monthly subscription. What’s the point of purchasing CRMX lights and a CRMX controller if I have to pay extra indefinitely to use it? ### 5/5 — Took My Lighting Control to the Next Level *2026-04-15* I don’t typically write app reviews, but after reading previous reviews I felt I should tap in with my thoughts. First off, this app says “pro” for a reason. It’s not just to control lights wirelessly and make them change to pretty colors. It is immensely more than that and was built for people that are ready to expand on production lighting at an affordable cost. For me, I own several different brands of lights along with Aputure and Amaran that I want to have control of all at once. So for me, CRMX, was the way to go. Also creating presets and key frames for lighting transitions was also essential. This does all of that with no issues, at least in my experience, and more. I get the frustration that you spend money on a light, so why pay more money? But that’s not the purpose of this app. It’s built to compete with Blackout and other control systems that are a lot more expensive. If you want to just wirelessly control a light, there are other free apps for it, like Amaran or Sidus. But this will take your lighting to a pro, production level, like it’s helped me do. If you’re in that space, I think it’s a more affordable option over Blackout. ### 1/5 — “Thanks for the update” *2026-03-20* All my presets stopped working. And the backup says it’s not supported by the new version. Awesome! **Developer response:** I hear you, and I am so incredibly sorry. That is a major setback to your workflow, and we take full responsibility for that.Currently, you can copy the files to a new folder as a temporary workaround to get them running. Just wanted to let you know that we’ve already pinned down the bug. We are currently finalizing a patch to fix both the preset failure and the backup support issue. You can expect a small update to roll out in the next day or two to get everything back to normal. Again, my sincerest apologies for the headache. We’re on it! ### 1/5 — What am I doing with my life? *2026-03-10, version 2.1.00* Absolute dog fecal matter, paying for MAX and have been embarrassed on set multiple times. Been through multiple Sidus Four Units. This is Alpha stuff at best not even close to “Production ready”. Get Blackout. Get Cerise. Get a life. ### 1/5 — Needs an account *2025-11-06* Updated: Free Plan is a lie! Still needs an account, so they’ll just take it away again later. Original: Basic functionality shouldn’t need an account. I already bought the lights! Pro features are one thing - I’ll make an account when I’m ready to upgrade. I didn’t mind since they have another app with no account needed - but that app’s now labeled “legacy”, implying it’s going away. ### 1/5 — Money Grab *2025-10-16* Terrible. I purchase thousands of dollars of lights and now I have to pay to use them! F off! ### 1/5 — Waste of money *2025-09-28* Shouldn’t have to pay to use for a device I purchased ### 1/5 — Account farming, subscription based, and doesn't work *2025-08-02* They forced us out of a simple app that controls the lights we purchased, and built a professional app that's way too complex for the majority of their users, and force us into a data collecting subscription based beta test. Cant get five of my six lights to connect, never had a problem with the origional app. This is the kind of garbage that makes users switch ecosystems. Bye bye aperture, it was a good run. **Developer response:** Sorry to hear about the connection issues! To help troubleshoot: What type of lights aren’t connecting? Is the problem with auto-patching, CRMX, or Bluetooth pairing? We’d love to fix this—reach out at contact.siduslink@aputure.com with details. Appreciate your patience! ### 1/5 — Needs an account *2025-07-10* Basic functionality shouldn’t need an account. I already bought the lights! Pro features are one thing - I’ll make an account when I’m ready to upgrade. I didn’t mind since they have another app with no account needed - but that app’s now labeled “legacy”, implying it’s going away. ## Frequently asked questions about Sidus Link Pro ### What does Sidus Link Pro do? Sidus Link Pro is a comprehensive lighting control application designed for iPads. It allows users to wirelessly control DMX and CRMX-enabled lighting fixtures, offering a powerful and intuitive console-style interface. The app facilitates easy setup, real-time cueing, and the creation of complex lighting sequences and effects. ### What are the key features of Sidus Link Pro? Key features include wireless control of DMX and CRMX lights, a visual Layout View for fixture arrangement, lightning-fast auto-patching and configuration, real-time cueing, and the ability to design and manage elaborate lighting shows and effects. It also provides centralized control for fixtures from various manufacturers. ### Is Sidus Link Pro free to use? Sidus Link Pro offers a free plan that provides Bluetooth control for Aputure and amaran lights, along with access to a full library of Light Modes and effects. Advanced features and expanded control capabilities are available through in-app purchases, allowing users to upgrade based on their needs. ### What devices is Sidus Link Pro compatible with? Sidus Link Pro is designed to run on iPads, transforming them into powerful lighting control workstations. It is compatible with DMX and CRMX-enabled lights, and offers enhanced functionality when used with Aputure fixtures and Sidus Hardware. ### How does Sidus Link Pro simplify lighting setup? Sidus Link Pro simplifies setup through its lightning-fast auto-patching and auto-configuration features. The app can detect Aputure lights and automatically configure them, significantly reducing setup time. Users can also easily change fixture settings and DMX profiles directly from their iPad. ## Version history (last 5 releases) ### 2.4.11 — 2026-07-28 1.Fixed some bugs. ### 2.4.10 — 2026-07-16 2.4.10 Update： 1.Compatible with STORM CS32. 2. Fixed some bugs. 2.4.00 Update： ACTION PANEL Action Panel is a dedicated full-screen view that turns your cues and Quickshots into big, customizable “Go” buttons for fast, confident execution. Assign your Cue Masters (multi-step commands) to buttons, choose their size, and fire them at exactly the right moment. With an optional passcode lock, Action Panel makes it easy to hand control to a client, operator, or venue team. With Action Panel, anyone can trigger the right cue, effect, or house light at exactly the right moment. This feature is available in the Pro plan for $10/month, with MAX adding support for 4 universes of control.  Solving the gap between advanced DMX control and everyday operation: Action Panel bridges advanced DMX programming and everyday operation by turning complex setups into a simple control surface anyone can use. Integrators, studio owners, and experienced programmers can build the full DMX setup, assign only the controls a client or venue team needs, and optionally lock the view with a passcode to prevent exposing the full programming interface. This creates a safe handoff that lets operators run the show confidently.  Eyes on the talent. Finger on the “Go” button. Action Panel is also designed to give gaffers, directors, and small crews an easy way to run lighting changes without constantly looking down at an iPad screen.  PLUS, SIDUS LINK PRO IS NOW AVAILABLE ON MAC! Sidus Link Pro 2.4 brings your full lighting workflow into one connected app across your Mac and iPad devices. Plan, design, and refine your lighting system comfortably on Mac with more screen space and keyboard-and-mouse precision. Move through key planning tools like Diagram Master, 3D Visualizer, and Fixture View with more comfort, speed, and control. When it’s time to execute, grab your iPad, head to set, and press “Go” from Action Panel. QUICKSHOTS ON MASTERS Quickshots can now be assigned to Cue Masters and triggered from Action Panel buttons. This allows for easy triggering alongside cues.  KEYBOARD SHORTCUTS  Now both iPad and Mac have over 100 keyboard shortcuts to enable you to move faster. For a complete list of updates and fixes, visit help.sidus.link ### 2.4.01 — 2026-06-18 2.4.01 Fixed some bugs。 2.4.00 Update： ACTION PANEL Action Panel is a dedicated full-screen view that turns your cues and Quickshots into big, customizable “Go” buttons for fast, confident execution. Assign your Cue Masters (multi-step commands) to buttons, choose their size, and fire them at exactly the right moment. With an optional passcode lock, Action Panel makes it easy to hand control to a client, operator, or venue team. With Action Panel, anyone can trigger the right cue, effect, or house light at exactly the right moment. This feature is available in the Pro plan for $10/month, with MAX adding support for 4 universes of control.  Solving the gap between advanced DMX control and everyday operation: Action Panel bridges advanced DMX programming and everyday operation by turning complex setups into a simple control surface anyone can use. Integrators, studio owners, and experienced programmers can build the full DMX setup, assign only the controls a client or venue team needs, and optionally lock the view with a passcode to prevent exposing the full programming interface. This creates a safe handoff that lets operators run the show confidently.  Eyes on the talent. Finger on the “Go” button. Action Panel is also designed to give gaffers, directors, and small crews an easy way to run lighting changes without constantly looking down at an iPad screen.  PLUS, SIDUS LINK PRO IS NOW AVAILABLE ON MAC! Sidus Link Pro 2.4 brings your full lighting workflow into one connected app across your Mac and iPad devices. Plan, design, and refine your lighting system comfortably on Mac with more screen space and keyboard-and-mouse precision. Move through key planning tools like Diagram Master, 3D Visualizer, and Fixture View with more comfort, speed, and control. When it’s time to execute, grab your iPad, head to set, and press “Go” from Action Panel. QUICKSHOTS ON MASTERS Quickshots can now be assigned to Cue Masters and triggered from Action Panel buttons. This allows for easy triggering alongside cues.  KEYBOARD SHORTCUTS  Now both iPad and Mac have over 100 keyboard shortcuts to enable you to move faster. For a complete list of updates and fixes, visit help.sidus.link ### 2.4.00 — 2026-06-16 ACTION PANEL Action Panel is a dedicated full-screen view that turns your cues and Quickshots into big, customizable “Go” buttons for fast, confident execution. Assign your Cue Masters (multi-step commands) to buttons, choose their size, and fire them at exactly the right moment. With an optional passcode lock, Action Panel makes it easy to hand control to a client, operator, or venue team. With Action Panel, anyone can trigger the right cue, effect, or house light at exactly the right moment. This feature is available in the Pro plan for $10/month, with MAX adding support for 4 universes of control.  Solving the gap between advanced DMX control and everyday operation: Action Panel bridges advanced DMX programming and everyday operation by turning complex setups into a simple control surface anyone can use. Integrators, studio owners, and experienced programmers can build the full DMX setup, assign only the controls a client or venue team needs, and optionally lock the view with a passcode to prevent exposing the full programming interface. This creates a safe handoff that lets operators run the show confidently.  Eyes on the talent. Finger on the “Go” button. Action Panel is also designed to give gaffers, directors, and small crews an easy way to run lighting changes without constantly looking down at an iPad screen.  PLUS, SIDUS LINK PRO IS NOW AVAILABLE ON MAC! Sidus Link Pro 2.4 brings your full lighting workflow into one connected app across your Mac and iPad devices. Plan, design, and refine your lighting system comfortably on Mac with more screen space and keyboard-and-mouse precision. Move through key planning tools like Diagram Master, 3D Visualizer, and Fixture View with more comfort, speed, and control. When it’s time to execute, grab your iPad, head to set, and press “Go” from Action Panel. QUICKSHOTS ON MASTERS Quickshots can now be assigned to Cue Masters and triggered from Action Panel buttons. This allows for easy triggering alongside cues.  KEYBOARD SHORTCUTS  Now both iPad and Mac have over 100 keyboard shortcuts to enable you to move faster. For a complete list of updates and fixes, visit help.sidus.link ### 2.3.02 — 2026-05-13 2.3.02 3D Visualizer Bug fixes. 3D Visualizer Sidus Link Pro 2.3 introduces 3D Visualizer, a 3D environment for planning, previewing, and controlling lighting setups. Design your scene by placing lights, characters, and props. Configure DMX settings, program cues, and preview changes before stepping on set. 3D Visualizer is designed to give you a more accessible way to previsualize your idea, refine looks, and prepare before rigging begins. Test fixture choices, reposition lights, align creative stakeholders, and generate a fixture list from your 3D diagram. Sidus Link Pro uniquely brings integrated 3D previs directly into the native app workflow. This makes previs more practical, more accessible, and easier to use in everyday production. Since it is built directly into your control workflow, patched fixtures appear automatically, and cues and DMX settings flow seamlessly from planning to execution. 3D Visualizer is available in the Pro plan for $10/month, with MAX adding support for 4 universes of control. INFINIMAT Auto-Patch and Auto-Configure Now Available Automatically set up your INFINIMAT fixtures faster using Auto-Patch and Auto-Configure, when upgraded to Firmware V1.4. Cue Editing Enhancements Cue editing now includes the full set of tools available in Stage, creating a more unified programming experience. 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