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9 articles on Art-Net.

CueSync for Lightkey Users: Show Control on a Mac

Looking at Lightkey and CueSync? What CueSync does on an Apple Silicon Mac: show control that follows the music or timecode, and where it stops.

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Guides4 min read

Best Art-Net / sACN Node for CueSync in 2026 (Buyer's Guide)

A 2026 buyer's guide to Art-Net and sACN nodes to pair with CueSync's DMX output: single- and multi-universe picks by use case.

Guides5 min read

How to Set Up an ENTTEC ODE Art-Net Node with CueSync

Step-by-step setup for the ENTTEC ODE (Open DMX Ethernet) node, the network route for getting DMX out of CueSync.

Guides5 min read

sACN vs DMX: What's the Real Difference in 2026?

DMX512 is the serial standard; sACN (E1.31) carries DMX over multicast Ethernet. Here's how they differ and when to pick each one.

Guides6 min read

What Is Art-Net? A 2026 Explainer for Lighting Engineers

Art-Net is an Ethernet protocol by Artistic Licence that carries DMX over UDP. Learn how it works, Art-Net 4 features, universes, and how CueSync uses it.

Guides9 min read

The Complete Guide to Stage Automation for DJs in 2026

Stage automation replaces manual cue stacks with audio-reactive lighting, visuals, and timecode. The full 2026 playbook for DJs and lighting designers.

Industry7 min read

What Is Music-Driven Lighting Automation? A Definition

Music-driven lighting automation is lighting control that follows the music's beat and structure, from analysed tracks or live deck data. How it works.

Guides2 min read

DMX vs Art-Net vs sACN: Which Protocol Should You Use in 2026?

Understanding the three main lighting protocols and when to use each one for DJ and live event lighting automation.

Guides4 min read

How to Automate DJ Lighting with grandMA3 (2026 Guide)

Step-by-step guide to connecting CueSync to your grandMA3 console for beat-reactive lighting automation at clubs and festivals.