Onyx Console Modes

The Onyx software is identical to all consoles in the Onyx platform.

For a full chart of current and legacy hardware mode unlocks, see Onyx Licensing.

 

Onyx 8

The NX1-8 runs in Live 8 mode.

  • Any 8 universes are completely free to use for Onyx USB, Art-Net, and sACN protocol output. All patching and programming are possible without restrictions for all 128 Universes.
  • 2 DyLOS Zones are enabled. Additional zones show a random watermark.
  • OSC Playback, MIDI, and all timecode protocols are fully enabled.
  • No 3rd-party USB-DMX devices are supported.

 

Onyx 16 lite

The NX1-16 runs in LIVE 16 mode.

  • Any 16 universes are completely free to use for Onyx USB, Art-Net, and sACN protocol output. All patching and programming are possible without restrictions for all 128 Universes.
  • 2 DyLOS Zones are enabled. Additional zones show a random watermark.
  • OSC Playback, MIDI, and all timecode protocols are fully enabled.
  • No 3rd-party USB-DMX devices are supported.

 

Onyx 64

The NX-2 and NX-4 run in LIVE 64 mode.

  • Any 64 universes are completely free to use for Onyx USB, Art-Net, and sACN protocol output. All patching and programming are possible without restrictions for all 128 Universes.
  • 5 DyLOS Zones are enabled.
  • OSC Playback, MIDI, and all timecode protocols are fully enabled.
  • No 3rd-party USB-DMX devices are supported.

 

Onyx 128

The M6+ (Onyx Kit) runs in LIVE 128 mode.

  • All 128 universes are completely free to use for Onyx USB, Art-Net, and sACN protocol output. All patching and programming are possible without restrictions for all 128 Universes.
  • 5 DyLOS Zones are enabled.
  • OSC Playback, MIDI, and all timecode protocols are fully enabled.
  • No 3rd-party USB-DMX devices are supported.