Sidus Link Pro is a powerful lighting control workstation that runs on your iPad and Mac.
Control Aputure lights wirelessly with Sidus Bluetooth and cue any DMX or CRMX-enabled light through sACN and Art-Net using the intuitive Sidus Link interface. Console-style lighting control has never been easier.
ACTION PANEL
Turn your cues and Quickshots into big, simple “Go” buttons for fast, confident execution. With an optional passcode lock, Action Panel makes it easy to hand control to a client, operator, or venue team.
MAC SUPPORT
Plan, design, and refine your lighting setup on Mac with more screen space and keyboard-and-mouse precision.
EASY, POWERFUL CONSOLE-STYLE CONTROL
Sidus Link Pro brings the power of a modern lighting console to your iPad and Mac without the complexity, menu diving, or manual reading. Speed is everything on set. Sidus Link Pro is built to be speedy. All of your most used functions are accessible with just a few taps.
DESIGN DAZZLING SHOWS AND EFFECTS WITH REAL-TIME CUEING.
Send crisp, responsive cues to your DMX-enabled fixtures at the same time, with no Bluetooth delay. Create rich, synchronized lighting changes and organize them into cue stacks with precise timing, transitions, and loops. Drag and drop to reorder with the Cue Sequence Editor.
CONTROL ANY CRMX-ENABLED LIGHT
Sidus Link Pro speaks DMX and wireless CRMX, the control protocol that all lights use. Centralize control of your lighting network in Sidus Link Pro, no matter the fixture manufacturer.
THE CENTER OF YOUR LIGHTING ECOSYSTEM
Sidus Link Pro interfaces with hardware to control fixtures with wired DMX or wireless CRMX capability. Use with any transmitter, node, or router, or partner with Sidus Hardware to unlock powerful monitoring and setup functions. Sidus Link Pro transmits lighting control protocols sACN and Art-Net.
SAVE DAYS WITH 3D VISUALIZER
Plan your setup in a virtual environment. Create spaces, place lights, design looks, and explore ideas before touching physical fixtures. Since 3D Visualizer is built into your control workflow, cues and DMX settings move seamlessly from planning to execution.
SAVE HOURS WITH LIGHTNING FAST AUTO-PATCHING AND AUTO-CONFIGURATION
Skip the setup grind. Sidus Link Pro detects your Aputure lights and reduces your setup by up to hundreds of steps. Easily update fixture settings and DMX profiles from your iPad and Mac.
SAVE MINUTES WITH LAYOUT VIEW
Arrange fixtures in a visual grid to match your physical set. Layout View gives you a faster, more intuitive way to organize fixtures, select the right light, and preview lighting changes in real time.
STABLE, LONG-RANGE CONTROL
With DMX and CRMX workflows, Sidus Link Pro maintains reliable control. When used with Aputure fixtures and Sidus Hardware, gain additional range and real-time health alerts.
FREE BLUETOOTH CONTROL AND FILMMAKING TOOLS
The Free plan includes Bluetooth control for Aputure and amaran lights, plus access to our full library of Light Modes, FX, Quickshots, Magic Program Pro and Go, Magic Infinity FX, and Diagram Master.
OTHER FEATURES
• Dial in tone with color selection methods like CCT, HSI, CCT RGB, xy, and HSIC+
• Set DMX parameters like Intensity, +/- Green, Hue, Saturation, and Variable Crossfade
• Access DMX profiles, import GDTF profiles, and create your own profiles
• Preview changes before taking them live with the Backstage workspace
• Streamline Bluetooth control with Sidus BT View
• Save and recall presets for Aputure lights with Sidus BT Quickshots
• Auto-Configure, monitor, and update Aputure light firmware in the Fixture Manager
• Create lighting plots and sync with your team with Diagram Master
• Reference Illumination Handbook to compare fixtures and calculate output
FREE TRIAL
Try Sidus Link Pro with all features unlocked for 7 days with no commitment.
Hi guys, when I open the app, it immediately crashes and closes. Doesn’t even last 2 seconds. It’d be lovely if this was resolved since I’d be able to use it on my Mac. Thanks
Took My Lighting Control to the Next Level
brobro1177
I don’t typically write app reviews, but after reading previous reviews I felt I should tap in with my thoughts. First off, this app says “pro” for a reason. It’s not just to control lights wirelessly and make them change to pretty colors. It is immensely more than that and was built for people that are ready to expand on production lighting at an affordable cost. For me, I own several different brands of lights along with Aputure and Amaran that I want to have control of all at once. So for me, CRMX, was the way to go. Also creating presets and key frames for lighting transitions was also essential. This does all of that with no issues, at least in my experience, and more. I get the frustration that you spend money on a light, so why pay more money? But that’s not the purpose of this app. It’s built to compete with Blackout and other control systems that are a lot more expensive. If you want to just wirelessly control a light, there are other free apps for it, like Amaran or Sidus. But this will take your lighting to a pro, production level, like it’s helped me do. If you’re in that space, I think it’s a more affordable option over Blackout.
No Cues for Sidus BT Fixures
Slippery Stair
This seems like such a massive omission. I don’t understand why Sidus Link Pro can’t create cues with both DMX and Sidus BT lights. I had to download the AMARAN app to get what I wanted because Quickshots in regular Sidus Link load extremely slow.Maybe I’m missing something bc I’m not a lighting technician by trade, but it seems like these apps are missing some major common sense featuresAdditionally, running Sidus BT lights through the Sidus One box appears to introduce some lag
Developer Response
The way that Bluetooth and DMX communicate is very different—DMX is a constant stream, while Bluetooth sends one command at a time. We are actively working on expanding Bluetooth functionality to improve integration. Regarding the lag with Sidus One, please reach out to our support team, and we’d be happy to troubleshoot the issue with you. https://aputure.com/EN-US/pages/contact-support
Account farming, subscription based, and doesn't work
Bananapies6336
They forced us out of a simple app that controls the lights we purchased, and built a professional app that's way too complex for the majority of their users, and force us into a data collecting subscription based beta test.Cant get five of my six lights to connect, never had a problem with the origional app.This is the kind of garbage that makes users switch ecosystems. Bye bye aperture, it was a good run.
Developer Response
Sorry to hear about the connection issues! To help troubleshoot:What type of lights aren’t connecting?Is the problem with auto-patching, CRMX, or Bluetooth pairing?We’d love to fix this—reach out at contact.siduslink@aputure.com with details. Appreciate your patience!
2.4.10 Update:
1.Compatible with STORM CS32.
2. Fixed some bugs.
2.4.00 Update:
ACTION PANEL
Action Panel is a dedicated full-screen view that turns your cues and Quickshots into big, customizable “Go” buttons for fast, confident execution. Assign your Cue Masters (multi-step commands) to buttons, choose their size, and fire them at exactly the right moment. With an optional passcode lock, Action Panel makes it easy to hand control to a client, operator, or venue team. With Action Panel, anyone can trigger the right cue, effect, or house light at exactly the right moment. This feature is available in the Pro plan for $10/month, with MAX adding support for 4 universes of control.
Solving the gap between advanced DMX control and everyday operation: Action Panel bridges advanced DMX programming and everyday operation by turning complex setups into a simple control surface anyone can use. Integrators, studio owners, and experienced programmers can build the full DMX setup, assign only the controls a client or venue team needs, and optionally lock the view with a passcode to prevent exposing the full programming interface. This creates a safe handoff that lets operators run the show confidently.
Eyes on the talent. Finger on the “Go” button. Action Panel is also designed to give gaffers, directors, and small crews an easy way to run lighting changes without constantly looking down at an iPad screen.
PLUS, SIDUS LINK PRO IS NOW AVAILABLE ON MAC!
Sidus Link Pro 2.4 brings your full lighting workflow into one connected app across your Mac and iPad devices. Plan, design, and refine your lighting system comfortably on Mac with more screen space and keyboard-and-mouse precision. Move through key planning tools like Diagram Master, 3D Visualizer, and Fixture View with more comfort, speed, and control. When it’s time to execute, grab your iPad, head to set, and press “Go” from Action Panel.
QUICKSHOTS ON MASTERS
Quickshots can now be assigned to Cue Masters and triggered from Action Panel buttons. This allows for easy triggering alongside cues.
KEYBOARD SHORTCUTS
Now both iPad and Mac have over 100 keyboard shortcuts to enable you to move faster.
For a complete list of updates and fixes, visit help.sidus.link
Version 2.4.10
The developer, Sidus Link Ltd., indicated that the app’s privacy practices may include handling of data as described below. For more information, see the developer’s privacy policy .
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Information
Seller
Sidus Link Ltd.
Size
546.4 MB
Category
Productivity
Compatibility
Requires iPadOS 13.0 or later.
iPad Requires iPadOS 13.0 or later.
Mac Requires macOS 13.4 or later and a Mac with Apple M1 chip or later.