The generative
visual engine for
lighting designers
and VJs alike.
Whether you're seeking an easier, more flexible pixel-mapping workflow or just want to add another tool to your generative visual kit, you've come to the right place. FXCanvas is GPU-accelerated, palette-driven, and speaks all the protocols you use everyday.
toolkit
FXCanvas provides a hover preview for any major change: source, effect, palette, or cue. Hover over a palette and see your currently active source and effects with that palette. Works in every direction, so you're never left guessing what the next look will be.
Import our FXC GDTF to control color palettes, dimmer, and more directly from your lighting console. Or use our MIDI, OSC, or HTTP APIs to do just about anything without touching the software.
Lock any parameter to the music. Sync tempo via tap, Pioneer DJ Link (that just works), Ableton Link, or MIDI Clock. Speed multipliers from ÷4 to ×4 set your exact response. Or go deeper with audio frequency analysis. Filter by bass, mids, or highs to drive visuals from specific parts of the mix.
Import your MVR and FXCanvas maps it automatically, outputting only the specific color channels each fixture needs, multi-emitter fixtures included. Map the canvas across your whole rig at once, or dial in each fixture individually. The result is safe, simple data merging with the rest of your rig, with no custom profiles to maintain.
Repaint the whole show on the fly. Swap palettes to change colors seamlessly without switching sources or effects, and keep global control over dimmer, speed, and direction from one place. Drive all of it over Art-Net in, straight from your lighting console. No nodes, no recolor effect layers.
After many frustrating moments fighting software built for video to run lighting, we built the alternative. A full GDTF fixture library, plus patching that lets fixtures span across universes (no more hacking together custom fixtures for complex configurations). Separating source, color, and cues makes pixel mapping enjoyable end to end.
Creative freedom
without the headaches
A focused interface built for live performance. Tap or hover the hotspots to see each panel.
The FXCanvas interface. Real-time visual generation with direct controls. Switch sources, tweak effects, and output via NDI, Spout, or Syphon. All in one window, no nodes required.
Plays nicely with every tool in your rig
FXCanvas speaks the protocols lighting and video pros use every day. Import an MVR, patch in over Art-Net or sACN, share frames over NDI or Spout, and sync to the beat.
Built for creative pros
Whether you're a VJ running live visuals or a lighting designer driving pixel content, FXCanvas has you covered.
Lighting Designers
Import the same MVR your console uses. Patch FXCanvas into your desk as a GDTF virtual fixture and drive the palette from your color master. Generative content keeps moving while you keep your hand on color and intensity.
- MVR import. Fixtures, patch, groups, positions
- GDTF virtual fixture for console palette control
- Art-Net & sACN with priority handling
VJs & Visual Artists
Build real-time visuals for clubs, festivals, and live events. Map outputs to any surface, drop in your own shaders, and pull in live video, all from one canvas.
- Advanced output mapping to any screen or surface
- Custom sources, drop in GLSL & ISF shaders
- Live inputs from webcam, DeckLink & NDI