CueSync vs Lightkey
Lightkey is a Mac-native DMX controller with basic audio reactivity. CueSync goes deeper — real-time frequency analysis, 15 output protocols, GrandMA integration, and beat events evaluated on a sub-5 ms budget for professional live events.
Feature-by-Feature Comparison
CueSync
- 1.0Connect
- 2.0Cue
- 3.0Fire
- 4.0Coordinate
- 5.0Recover
Lightkey
- 1.0Connect
- 2.0Cue
- 3.0Fire
- 4.0Coordinate
- 5.0Recover
Where CueSync is different
Deeper Phrase-Aware Automation
Lightkey offers basic beat detection. CueSync reads rekordbox PSSI phrase structure, hot cues, per-beat energy curves, and BPM changes — giving you granular control over how light reacts to music.
15 Output Protocols vs 2
Lightkey outputs DMX and Art-Net. CueSync adds OSC over TCP and UDP, MIDI Show Control, GrandMA, Resolume, QLab, TouchDesigner, and more — connecting to any professional rig.
Console Integration
CueSync triggers GrandMA macros and Avolites palettes from audio events. Lightkey operates as a standalone controller with no professional console communication.
Sub-5ms Latency
CueSync's beat-event processing pipeline runs on a sub-5 ms budget — beat-synced automation that's indistinguishable from pre-programmed timecode. Lightkey's beat detection introduces noticeably higher latency.
Common Questions
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