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Art-Net Controller on Windows Pc

Developed By: litux

License: Free

Rating: 4,9/5 - 118 votes

Last Updated: April 18, 2024

Download on Windows PC

Compatible with Windows 10/11 PC & Laptop

App Details

Version 1.101
Size 295 KB
Release Date June 23, 20
Category Tools Apps

What's New:
Initial MacroMidi IN (android 6 and above)Schedule Start/Stop (SYSTEM_ALERT_WINDOW permission required)Solved some Bugs and issues [see more]

Description from Developer:
Art-net controller is an Android App that simply sends DMX 512 packets through Wifi following the Artnet protocol / sACN E1.31 / RDM

This is just an App for testing/focussing pur... [read more]

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About this app

On this page you can download Art-Net Controller and install on Windows PC. Art-Net Controller is free Tools app, developed by litux. Latest version of Art-Net Controller is 1.101, was released on 2020-06-23 (updated on 2024-04-18). Estimated number of the downloads is more than 1,000. Overall rating of Art-Net Controller is 4,9. Generally most of the top apps on Android Store have rating of 4+. This app had been rated by 118 users, 1 users had rated it 5*, 107 users had rated it 1*.

How to install Art-Net Controller on Windows?

Instruction on how to install Art-Net Controller on Windows 10 Windows 11 PC & Laptop

In this post, I am going to show you how to install Art-Net Controller on Windows PC by using Android App Player such as BlueStacks, LDPlayer, Nox, KOPlayer, ...

Before you start, you will need to download the APK/XAPK installer file, you can find download button on top of this page. Save it to easy-to-find location.

[Note] You can also download older versions of this app on bottom of this page.

Below you will find a detailed step-by-step guide, but I want to give you a fast overview of how it works. All you need is an emulator that will emulate an Android device on your Windows PC and then you can install applications and use it - you see you're playing it on Android, but this runs not on a smartphone or tablet, it runs on a PC.

If this doesn't work on your PC, or you cannot install, comment here and we will help you!

Step By Step Guide To Install Art-Net Controller using BlueStacks

  1. Download and Install BlueStacks at: https://www.bluestacks.com. The installation procedure is quite simple. After successful installation, open the Bluestacks emulator. It may take some time to load the Bluestacks app initially. Once it is opened, you should be able to see the Home screen of Bluestacks.
  2. Open the APK/XAPK file: Double-click the APK/XAPK file to launch BlueStacks and install the application. If your APK/XAPK file doesn't automatically open BlueStacks, right-click on it and select Open with... Browse to the BlueStacks. You can also drag-and-drop the APK/XAPK file onto the BlueStacks home screen
  3. Once installed, click "Art-Net Controller" icon on the home screen to start using, it'll work like a charm :D

[Note 1] For better performance and compatibility, choose BlueStacks 5 Nougat 64-bit read more

[Note 2] about Bluetooth: At the moment, support for Bluetooth is not available on BlueStacks. Hence, apps that require control of Bluetooth may not work on BlueStacks.

How to install Art-Net Controller on Windows PC using NoxPlayer

  1. Download & Install NoxPlayer at: https://www.bignox.com. The installation is easy to carry out.
  2. Drag the APK/XAPK file to the NoxPlayer interface and drop it to install
  3. The installation process will take place quickly. After successful installation, you can find "Art-Net Controller" on the home screen of NoxPlayer, just click to open it.

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Download older versions

Other versions available: 1.101.

Download Art-Net Controller 1.101 on Windows PC – 295 KB

Art-net controller is an Android App that simply sends DMX 512 packets through Wifi following the Artnet protocol / sACN E1.31 / RDM

This is just an App for testing/focussing purpose but also can be used to play a simply show if your main controller is broken or you forgot it ;-)

This application has been made by a lighting operator for lightings operators so you can expect some of the features on most popular lighting desks:

You can find a quick start guide at:
https://sites.google.com/site/artnetcontroller/
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R10
- Presets (Palettes) Added
- Initial Macro (R10.2)
- Midi IN (R10.2)
- Schedule Start/Stop (R10.2)
- RDM through ArtNet (in phase 1)
- Complete Multi-Touch
- New LIGHT theme
- Configurable Text Size multiplier
- Configurable Clear & Presets Time (in Options)
- Fixtures Libraries directly embedded inside the app
- Improvements in Faders , Node detection , Share options, ... and more.

R09
- New Shape Generator
- Colorized Faders, Buttons and Fixtures
- Added new options on Editpatch, Color, control Fixture , Cuelists and more
- New option to find Nodes on Settings
- Option to see channels in %
- New Faders design solving Android 6+ problems

R08
- 4 Universes
- sACN (e1.31) Support
- New DMX-IN that also support control of submaster through 1st Univ
- New Patch Editor
- Possibility to switch NumPAD to standard notation or RPN mode
- Option to share shows
- New Cuelist options (Loop with Times, Wait Time, Tap tempo on Loop mode, Jumps and AutoGO on Normal mode, New cue Grid for better edits...)
- DMX out visualiser (in DMX test)
- Added integrated menu button
- Better FAN an FINE control

R07
- RGB or CMY color chooser
- Submasters Master on Tablet mode
- Possibility to tag Channels (Touch & Hold on channel number)

R06
- Added Tablet Mode (settings)
- Added scrollables subs, cues and playbacks (max 99 of each)
- Added Continuous broadcast option and possibility to limit number of output channels
- New "Record Stage" option to record all output parameters
- Added "configurable multiplier" to accommodate buttons & faders at your fingers
- Added WIPE ALL option on File
- Added LTP Instant option on Submasters
- Important changes in run priorities (manual is on the way)

R05
- Added CueList TAB
- Added facilities to control complex Fixtures (Using d4 compatible personality Library)... Macros, Fixture Groups, Fan,....
- Added 16 bits resolution Based on Patched fixtures

R04
- Now is possible to set names on submasters (Touch&Hold on submaster number)
- New Node mode to capture ArtDMX packets (Touch&Hold on new top-left icon near Grand-Master).

R03
-Solved an important bug related to insert bad data on settings page.
-Added new multiselect function on channels tab (just active and Touch & Hold to configure) Ideally to manage Led panels or multiples fixtures at once.
-Added Flash functionallity on submasters (Active it with Menu > Play|Rec)
-Evoluted (but no definetily) multitouch on submasters tab (now GM is accessible also flash buttons)
-Changed the way to record/edit/delete PB in order to gain more space for PB's (just one Record button... Touch Rec button then PB to record or delete it if programmer is empty, Touch&Hold then push PB to Load PB on programmer)
-Added option on Settings to leave screen always ON
-Added buttons +/- as a Faster way to Change times on PB settings

R02
-Added Multitouch features on Submasters and PlayBacks Tabs
-More options on PLayBack Buttons (Fade IN, Fade OUT and MIN value added.

R01
- Visual Aspect is now based on numbers of Channels, Submasters and PlayBacks that device can integrate on it display (no more layouts for devices).
- Test Dmx is now integrated on the menu options
Initial Macro
Midi IN (android 6 and above)
Schedule Start/Stop (SYSTEM_ALERT_WINDOW permission required)
Solved some Bugs and issues