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Record. Sync. Play.
Standalone Show Recorder & Player

Record Art-Net/DMX and synchronized audio on Raspberry Pi. Play it back without keeping the lighting console connected.

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Recording session

Recording Art-Net and audio

Live
Universes8
Packets / sec352
AudioSynced
Forest_Lights_0100:04:28 · 186 MB
Works offlinePlayback stays local.
Art-Net + audioRecorded and played together.
Web controlPhone, tablet or computer.
Raspberry PiSmall, quiet and low-power.
Three modes

Record. Timecode. Player.

Record, timecode or playback — one active mode at a time.

01 / RECORD

Record

Record Art-Net and audio. See the waveform, universes and packet rate.

  • Audio level and waveform
  • Universes and packet rate
  • Disk-space check
02 / TIMECODE

Timecode

Create and run shows from timecode.

  • Arm and waiting status
  • Synchronized Art-Net and audio
  • Signal-loss handling
03 / PLAYER

Player

Play, loop and switch shows without the console.

  • Tap a show to switch
  • Volume, mute and loop
  • Autoplay on boot
Show Sequence

A professional sequence after power-on.

Power On → Warmup → Wait → Main Show → Loop → Shutdown. CUE/IO prepares, runs and releases every stage in a clear order.

Controlled startupPrepare fixtures and resources before playback.
Warmup and waitOptionally run a warmup cue and delay the main show.
Main show and safe finishLoop when required, then release Player resources cleanly.

Show Sequence

Runs automatically when Raspberry Pi boots

Enabled
Power On → Warmup → WaitPrepare fixtures and timing
Prepare
Main Show → Loop → ShutdownRun, repeat and release resources
Automatic
Features

One local interface for the complete show.

Record, edit, schedule and play from any browser on the same network.

GPIO sensor and button triggers

Configure up to four Raspberry Pi GPIO inputs for motion sensors, switches or buttons, and assign each input to start a specific show.

Live Art-Net monitor

Inspect the latest 100 received Art-Net DMX packets and monitor channels 1–512 for any selected universe in real time.

Manual DMX values

Create a show without a lighting console: enter DMX values or channel ranges for start, middle and end scenes, add optional audio, and generate Art-Net playback.

Art-Net recording & playback

Record and play Art-Net with the original timing.

Synchronized audio

Record and play audio together with the show.

Show Sequence on boot

Run Power On, Warmup, Wait, Main Show, Loop and Shutdown in a structured sequence.

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Show library

Open, rename, delete and play saved shows.

File manager and trimming

Download, import, export and trim shows with audio.

Volume and mute

Change playback volume without changing the source file.

Scheduler and RTC

Run shows by time, date or weekday. DS3231 keeps time offline.

System status

CPU, RAM, temperature, disk, packets, universes and audio.

Benchmark

Test the Raspberry Pi and find a safe universe count.

Network settings

Use one LAN or separate Art-Net over Ethernet and internet over Wi-Fi.

Watchdog

Restarts the app if a process stops responding.

Mobile view and languages

Phone-friendly interface in Latvian and English, with a help page.

Setup

From console to standalone playback.

01

Connect

Connect Raspberry Pi to the Art-Net network.

02

Record

Record the lighting data and audio.

03

Set

Choose autoplay, loop or a schedule.

04

Run

Turn it on. CUE/IO runs the installation.

Technical

Built for Raspberry Pi.

The built-in benchmark checks a safe universe count on the current hardware.

Specifications

Lighting protocol
Art-Net
Audio
Synchronized recording and playback
Platform
Raspberry Pi
Control
Local web interface
Network
Shared LAN or separate Art-Net and internet
Universe capacity
Checked by the built-in benchmark
Offline time
DS3231 RTC support
Operation
Automatic local playback
Lighting consoleRecord source
CUE/IORecord · edit · play
Art-Net nodesFixtures
Use cases

Made for permanent installations.

Architectural lighting Museums and exhibitions Public light installations Seasonal and Christmas displays Moving-head and beam installations Interactive art with audio Hotels, restaurants and showrooms Daily scheduled attractions
Price

From €24.79 + VAT.

Software license for one Raspberry Pi
€24.79 permanent licence

No subscription. The Shop calculates the final VAT from your billing details before payment.

  • Art-Net recording and playback
  • Audio recording and playback
  • Timecode mode
  • Autoplay and scheduler
  • File manager and web control
  • Watchdog and system status
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FAQ

Common questions.

Can Art-Net and internet use the same Ethernet cable?

Yes. One LAN can carry both. You can also separate Art-Net and internet.

How does autoplay help with beam fixtures?

The first show sends lamp-on or reset commands. When it ends, the main show starts and loops.

Does the scheduler need internet?

No. A DS3231 RTC keeps correct time after a power loss without internet.

How many universes can it run?

Run the built-in benchmark. It tests the current Raspberry Pi and shows a safe count.

Can I move the license to a new Pi?

Yes. Deactivate the old device, activate the replacement and restore the backup.

Is a lighting console needed for playback?

No. The console is only needed to program and record the show.

Ready to run without the console?

Choose a permanent device licence in the CUE/IO Shop.

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