Comprehensive DMX Lighting Control at Your Fingertips
Designed for high-stakes professional environments — including broadcast studios, production sets, and live events — the Ikan Light Deck is a powerful, multi-universe DMX lighting control application built with robust support for industry-standard Art-Net and sACN protocols. It blends intuitive, fader-based control with advanced tools such as fixture patching, preset creation, and integrated hardware support, giving lighting designers the precision and flexibility they demand. The streamlined interface offers native Elgato Stream Deck integration, full MIDI controller compatibility, and a grid-based preset system with unlimited storage. You’ll find customizable preset buttons, drag-and-drop layout editing, and a built-in fixture library for quick setup and smooth workflow. Additional pro-grade features include per-universe synchronization, priority controls, grand master and fader grouping, and flexible network/interface configurations. With the ability to save and load full show profiles, Ikan Light Deck ensures your lighting setups are always ready, whether you’re running a live concert, a studio shoot, or a theatrical production.
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Dual-protocol DMX support and robust preset management
Light Deck combines robust networking with full support for Art-Net and sACN protocols, enabling seamless control across multiple DMX universes, each with independent state management. Enjoy flexible data routing with broadcast and unicast modes for Art-Net and efficient multicast addressing for sACN. Additionally, Lyra PoE auto protocol switching ensures effortless integration with compatible Ikan fixtures. At Sweetwater, we've crafted, organized, and recalled a number of specific lighting scenes using Light Deck’s powerful preset system. Meanwhile, the dedicated Presets tab streamlines our live workflows with drag-and-drop scene organization, customizable button colors and labels, and a grid-based layout for rapid access during performances. Finally, Light Deck allows you to capture complete show environments with a robust Profile Management system, enabling you to save fixture patches, fader positions, protocol configurations, and more with zero hassle and reliable recall.


Advanced hardware integration and intelligent fixture patching
Offering seamless integration with both MIDI controllers and Elgato Stream Deck devices, Ikan Light Deck puts hands-on control right at your fingertips. With it, you can assign MIDI inputs to any fader for precise, tactile adjustments or use Stream Deck buttons to instantly trigger scenes and presets with a tap. The built-in Stream Deck plug-in supports fully customizable actions and profiles, making Light Deck an ideal solution for both dynamic live productions and streamlined studio setups. Furthermore, you can optimize your rig with Light Deck’s intelligent, fixture-aware patching system, which allows you to select from an extensive fixture library, apply custom naming, and auto-sort faders by fixture type for intuitive access. Beyond that, the patching interface reveals detailed channel mapping, while labeled faders clearly display the function of each control, from brightness and color temperature to unique fixture-specific capabilities.
Ikan Light Deck Features:
- Multi-universe DMX lighting control software application for high-stakes professional environments
- Robust support for the industry-standard Art-Net and sACN protocols
- Lyra PoE auto protocol switching ensures effortless integration with compatible Ikan fixtures
- Fader-based control provides incredibly intuitive operation
- Fixture patching, preset creation, and integrated hardware support
- Streamlined interface and feature-rich architecture deliver unmatched precision, reliability, and creative flexibility
- Native Elgato Stream Deck integration
- Full MIDI controller compatibility
- Grid-based preset system with unlimited storage
- Customizable preset buttons, intuitive drag-and-drop preset layout editing, built-in fixture library, and straightforward patching
- Per-universe synchronization, priority controls, and grandmaster and fader grouping
- Flexible network and interface configuration