Ikan Light Deck
DMX Lighting Controller
Free · In‑App Purchases · Designed for iPad. Not verified for macOS.
iPad
New in 2.0: Companion Mode — pair with Light Deck desktop and use your iPad as a wireless fader surface, free. Plus Stream Deck support and editable sACN priority.
Light Deck turns your iPad into a professional DMX lighting controller for film sets, stages, studios, and live events. Control 512 channels per universe with responsive faders, output Art-Net and sACN over your network, patch fixtures, build presets — and now pair your iPad with Light Deck for desktop as a wireless companion control surface.
NEW IN 2.0 — COMPANION MODE
• Pair with Light Deck desktop over your network — no cables, no configuration
• Use the iPad as a wireless fader wing: every move mirrors to the desktop instantly, across every universe
• Fire the desktop's presets from the iPad and see the active look at a glance
• The desktop pushes its fixture patch to the iPad automatically — your local patch is restored when you disconnect
• Companion Mode is free: all 512 channels are unlocked while connected to your desktop
DMX CONTROL
• 512 channels per universe with smooth, responsive faders
• Grand master, blackout, and percent or 0–255 value display
• Fader pages with type-to-jump navigation
• Per-universe storage keeps every setup organized
OUTPUT
• Art-Net and sACN (E1.31) output over Wi-Fi or Ethernet
• Broadcast and unicast targets
• Editable sACN priority for multi-console rigs
• Adjustable refresh rate with a live output health indicator
FIXTURES AND PRESETS
• Fixture patching with overlap checks and channel role editing
• GDTF fixture import
• Preset workflow with fade times and a drag-and-drop layout board for quick recall
• Plot View: place fixtures on a visual stage plot, group them, and ride intensity, CCT, and color masters
INTEGRATIONS
• Elgato Stream Deck plugin for hardware preset recall
• MIDI control with learn mode, including Bluetooth MIDI controllers
• OSC remote control, in and out
• Discovery and configuration for Ikan Lyra PoE fixtures
Whether you're a gaffer dialing in an interview, a board op running a small stage, or a studio tech testing fixtures, Light Deck keeps DMX control fast, flexible, and portable.
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Light Deck 2.0 is our biggest update yet.
COMPANION MODE (NEW)
Pair your iPad with Light Deck for desktop over your network and use it as a wireless control surface:
• Faders mirror to the desktop live, across every universe
• Fire the desktop's presets right from the iPad
• The desktop's fixture patch loads onto the iPad automatically — and your own patch comes back when you disconnect
• Free while connected: all 512 channels are unlocked in Companion Mode, no purchase needed
ALSO NEW
• Elgato Stream Deck plugin: recall presets and control levels from Stream Deck hardware
• Editable sACN priority for multi-console rigs
• Type a number to jump straight to any universe, page, or priority
• Faster, more reliable Lyra fixture discovery
• Stability and layout fixes throughout
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Information
- Seller
- Ikan International LLC
- Size
- 3.8 MB
- Category
- Utilities
- Compatibility
Requires iPadOS 17.6 or later.
- iPad
Requires iPadOS 17.6 or later. - Mac
Requires macOS 14.6 or later and a Mac with Apple M1 chip or later.
- iPad
- Age Rating
4+
- 4+
- In-App Purchases
Yes
- Full Version Unlock $99.99
- Copyright
- © 2026 Ikan International