Which software is compatible with professional laser show systems?
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- Sep 24,2026
Direct answerPangolin Beyond is the industry standard software for professional laser show control, and it pairs with Pangolin FB4 network laser controllers as the hardware layer.
Core Software and Hardware
- Pangolin Beyond: multimedia server software supporting full lighting protocols and laser integration into multimedia shows
- Pangolin FB4: network laser controller that acts as a multimedia server to control laser lights and patterns
Other Supported Protocols and Consoles
- DMX512, the universal lighting control standard
- Art-Net for Ethernet-based lighting control
- MA Lighting grandMA series consoles
- Hog consoles from High End Systems
- Custom programming for specialized applications
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