ONYX PC Modes

The ONYX software is identical to all consoles in the ONYX platform and a powerful PC version that can operate up to 128 Universes of DMX.

ONYX is not a console offline editor, it is custom designed for the use on laptops and touch screen tablets and a fully supported part of the ONYX system. It also makes a fully featured remote work station over X-Net.

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

 

ONYX FREE

Without an ONYX USB device attached or NETRON node connected, ONYX runs in FREE mode

• Universe 1 is completely free to use for 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 can be enabled for a short time period for testing and evaluation. Once the allowed time is expired, ONYX must be restarted to allow a new test period.
• No 3rd-party USB-DMX devices are supported.

ONYX NOVA

With an ONYX NX-DMX (M-DMX) device attached or NETRON node connected, ONYX runs in NOVA mode.

• Universe 1-4 is 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 disabled, However, they can be enabled for a short time period for testing and evaluation. Once the allowed time is expired, ONYX must be restarted to allow a new test period.
• No 3rd-party USB-DMX devices are supported.

 

ONYX NOVA+

With an ONYX NX-Touch (M-Touch/Play) device attached ONYX runs in NOVA+ mode.

• Universe 1-4 is 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 Essential (LIVE 8)

With a Essential Key attached, ONYX 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 Premier (LIVE 64)

With a Premier Key, NX Wing, or NX 2 in USB mode attached, ONYX runs 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 Elite (LIVE 128)

With an Elite Key attached, ONYX 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.

 

Please note that the ability to process a high amount of DMX Universes requires a powerful PC system with a minimum Intel core i5 processor for 64 Universes and 8GB RAM. SSD drives are mandatory for reliable operation.

A Core i7 is required for 128 Universes. Universe availability does not imply that the PC system is capable to calculate all available parameters.