Honest Comparison

CueSync vs SoundSwitch

SoundSwitch automates DMX lighting from your DJ software. CueSync goes further — real-time beat synchronization across 13 output protocols, GrandMA integration, and no pre-analyzed tracks.

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Feature-by-Feature Comparison

CueSync

1.0Connect
2.0Cue
3.0Fire
4.0Coordinate
5.0Recover

SoundSwitch

1.0Connect
2.0Cue
3.0Fire
4.0Coordinate
5.0Recover

Feature	CueSync	SoundSwitch
Beat Detection	Real-time beat synchronization (<5ms)	Reads the DJ software's beat grid (Serato, rekordbox, VirtualDJ, Engine DJ)
Supported Integrations	13 output protocols (GrandMA2 Telnet + OSC, GrandMA3 TCP + UDP OSC, Avolites Titan, ETC Eos, ChamSys MagicQ, Resolume, disguise, TouchDesigner, Unreal Engine 5, QLab TCP + UDP, MIDI Show Control, Pangolin Beyond, Custom OSC)	DMX (via SoundSwitch USB-DMX interfaces or Art-Net)
Lighting Console Integration	GrandMA2/3, Avolites Titan	None
Visual Software Integration	Resolume, Disguise, TouchDesigner, Unreal Engine 5	None
DJ Hardware Requirement	None — works with any audio source	A supported DJ app (Serato, rekordbox, VirtualDJ, Engine DJ)
Pioneer DJ Link
SMPTE Timecode
Cue Stack / Timeline	Theatre & Production editions
Operating Systems	macOS (Windows & Linux coming)	macOS, Windows
Pricing	From $15/mo (all protocols)	Free and subscription tiers

Why Teams Choose CueSync

13 Output Protocols vs 1

SoundSwitch outputs DMX only. CueSync speaks OSC, MIDI Show Control, GrandMA, Resolume, QLab, and more — connect to any rig.

Any Audio Source

SoundSwitch reads your DJ software's analyzed beat grid. CueSync analyzes any audio input live — vinyl, CDJs, Ableton, or a mic.

Real-Time Analysis

CueSync's beat detection runs in real time at under 5ms. No pre-analyzed beat grids needed — it adapts to tempo changes, live mixing, and unexpected transitions.

Console Integration

Trigger GrandMA macros, Resolume clips, and QLab cues directly from audio events. SoundSwitch can't talk to professional lighting consoles.

Common Questions

Yes. CueSync doesn't require Engine DJ hardware or pre-analyzed tracks. Connect any audio source and CueSync starts analyzing immediately. Your existing DMX fixtures can be reached over Art-Net or sACN DMX-over-IP (experimental beta, not yet verified on hardware), or driven from a console CueSync controls over OSC.

CueSync is free to download and explore in read-only mode. Active use requires a subscription starting at $15/month for the DJ Edition, which includes every integration.

CueSync works with Pioneer PRO DJ LINK natively (CDJ-3000, CDJ-2000NXS2, DJM-V10, DJM-A9). For Denon hardware, CueSync analyzes the audio output directly — no Engine DJ dependency.

Choose CueSync if you need professional console integration (GrandMA, Avolites), visual software control (Resolume, Disguise), timecode, or if you use Pioneer equipment. SoundSwitch is simpler and focused on DMX lighting driven from your DJ software's beat grid.

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Feature

CueSync

SoundSwitch

Beat Detection

Real-time beat synchronization (<5ms)

Reads the DJ software's beat grid (Serato, rekordbox, VirtualDJ, Engine DJ)

Supported Integrations

13 output protocols (GrandMA2 Telnet + OSC, GrandMA3 TCP + UDP OSC, Avolites Titan, ETC Eos, ChamSys MagicQ, Resolume, disguise, TouchDesigner, Unreal Engine 5, QLab TCP + UDP, MIDI Show Control, Pangolin Beyond, Custom OSC)

DMX (via SoundSwitch USB-DMX interfaces or Art-Net)

Lighting Console Integration

GrandMA2/3, Avolites Titan

None

Visual Software Integration

Resolume, Disguise, TouchDesigner, Unreal Engine 5

None

DJ Hardware Requirement

None — works with any audio source

A supported DJ app (Serato, rekordbox, VirtualDJ, Engine DJ)

Pioneer DJ Link

SMPTE Timecode

Cue Stack / Timeline

Theatre & Production editions

Operating Systems

macOS (Windows & Linux coming)

macOS, Windows

Pricing

From $15/mo (all protocols)

Free and subscription tiers