Blackout Lighting Console2.5.2



Publisher Description

Blackout is a revolutionary professional Art-Net/sACN DMX Lighting Console app for the iPad.Redefine your lighting with our incredibly intuitive interface and powerful effects engine.Features:- Cloud Fixture Database: Access over 44,000 fixture profiles licensed from Carallon, the leader in fixture profile services.- Create Custom Fixtures: Utilize our Fixture Creation Wizard to design your own profiles, perfectly matching your specific lighting needs.- Fixture Patching Made Simple: Effortlessly categorize and label LED fixtures with a streamlined Patch interface, ideal for batch management.- Intuitive Fixture Controls: Adjust parameters with ease in Fixture Controls and experience our NEW multi-dimensional color picker.- Robust Multi-Cuelist Platform: Organize and save lighting looks within Sequences, complete with customizable fade times, delays, and links.- Presets for Quick Access: Save and recall fixture parameters instantly, streamlining batch changes across multiple fixtures through our Favorites.- Dynamic Effects Engine: Explore limitless creative possibilities with our advanced Effects Engine, featuring intensity chases, color loops, and more.- Macro Functionality: Simplify complex lighting tasks into single-button actions for maximum efficiency.- Enhanced Data Visibility: Experience our reworked UI with new view states for displaying data in various formats, aiding quicker analysis and decision-making.- Advanced MIDI Support (Input & Output): Gain tactile control over your lighting with MIDI compatibility, suitable for both wired and wireless controllers.

v2.5.2 Release NotesFixed database sync issueFixed LivePlot macros triggering issuePerformance Improvementsv2.5.1 Release Notes• Fixed incorrect head channel value selection• LivePlot: Fixed selection issues when switching into Live mode• LivePlot: Improved cell selection and preserved command-line selection order• Fixed channel functions not snapping or adding correctlyWhat’s New in 2.5.0New Features• Record live DMX input or output directly into Looks and Favorites• Access PATCH and offline documentation from the About menu• Improved fixture filtering with a new toggle option• New Manual Values button for direct control• Live Summary now shows both current selection and virtual dimmers• Pan, Tilt, and Zoom values now display degree indicators• Expanded OSC command support• Save default settings in Record, Update, and Fader configuration popupsFixes & Improvements• LivePlot now safely saves changes when the app is suspended or closed• Channel functions now snap correctly at the end of Look transitions• Channel center buttons correctly reset values to zero• Improved text visibility on dark backgrounds• Deleting a Look now returns to the previous Look• Fixed app launch stalls• LivePlot now uses unique IDs to prevent broken plots when renaming items• Improved LivePlot color accuracy• Go Fader wraparound behavior fixed• Fixed crashes related to non-English characters• Resolved encoder jumps when using OSC or MIDI• Astera NYX bulbs now correctly support battery adjustments• Locked LivePlot objects can still be selected• Turning off a Sequence Fader now correctly stops effects• Fixed Favorites Expanded filtering• Updated Macro creation screen UI• Added Create New Macro button to Macros Expanded• Additional stability, performance, and reliability improvements



About Blackout Lighting Console

Blackout Lighting Console is a free app for iOS published in the Project Management list of apps, part of Business.

The company that develops Blackout Lighting Console is Blackout Lighting Console LLC. The latest version released by its developer is 2.5.2. This app was rated by 1 users of our site and has an average rating of 3.0.

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Program Details


General

Publisher
Released Date
2026-02-24
Languages
English

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System requirements

Operating systems
iOS

Download information

File size
414 bytes
Total downloads
161

Pricing

License model
Free
Price

Version History


Here you can find the changelog of Blackout Lighting Console since it was posted on our website on 2021-12-13. The latest version is 2.5.2 and it was updated on Soft112 on 13 April, 2026. See below the changes in each version:

version 2.5.2

posted on 2026-02-24

v2.5.2 Release Notes

Fixed database sync issue
Fixed LivePlot macros triggering issue
Performance Improvements

v2.5.1 Release Notes

• Fixed incorrect head channel value selection
• LivePlot: Fixed selection issues when switching into Live mode
• LivePlot: Improved cell selection and preserved command-line selection order
• Fixed channel functions not snapping or adding correctly

What’s New in 2.5.0

New Features
• Record live DMX input or output directly into Looks and Favorites
• Access PATCH and offline documentation from the About menu
• Improved fixture filtering with a new toggle option
• New Manual Values button for direct control
• Live Summary now shows both current selection and virtual dimmers
• Pan, Tilt, and Zoom values now display degree indicators
• Expanded OSC command support
• Save default settings in Record, Update, and Fader configuration popups

Fixes & Improvements
• LivePlot now safely saves changes when the app is suspended or closed
• Channel functions now snap correctly at the end of Look transitions
• Channel center buttons correctly reset values to zero
• Improved text visibility on dark backgrounds
• Deleting a Look now returns to the previous Look
• Fixed app launch stalls
• LivePlot now uses unique IDs to prevent broken plots when renaming items
• Improved LivePlot color accuracy
• Go Fader wraparound behavior fixed
• Fixed crashes related to non-English characters
• Resolved encoder jumps when using OSC or MIDI
• Astera NYX bulbs now correctly support battery adjustments
• Locked LivePlot objects can still be selected
• Turning off a Sequence Fader now correctly stops effects
• Fixed Favorites Expanded filtering
• Updated Macro creation screen UI
• Added Create New Macro button to Macros Expanded
• Additional stability, performance, and reliability improvements

version 2.4.9

posted on 2025-10-04

v2.4.9 Release Notes
FEATURE Xcode 26 / iOS 26 readiness — fully compatible with the latest platform updates

FEATURE StreamDeck custom colors — clear background and pick custom colors for buttons

FEATURE Fixture control sliders — now limited by function range for improved workflow

FEATURE Channel functions — added middle-value button for faster adjustments

fix: Corrected slider ranges for channel functions with null names

fix: Resolved issue where some manual values couldn’t be recorded/updated due to profile problems

fix: Record Save button now visible on iPad Mini

fix: Updated FX sidebar UI

fix: Improved protocol handling for sACN/Art-Net reconnections, including better stopping mechanism

fix: Paused effects now respond to Master Fader

fix: Value updates no longer clear manual timings

fix: Consistent color picker styling in Patch

fix: Effect Trail decimals now display properly

fix: Faders now correctly detect down/up states on action buttons (resolves MIDI mapping issues, especially for devices like NanoKorg, without remapping to notes)

fix: Sliders hidden if function has no range

Bug fixes and performance enhancements

v2.4.8 Release Notes

FEATURE Astera pillbox indicators — display sleep/power status directly in pillboxes
FEATURE LivePlot Snapshots Panel — add unlimited snapshots, reorganize, rename, and long-press to retake snaps
FEATURE LivePlot Image Fields — support for adding custom fields on images
FEATURE LivePlot Variables — custom fields now support variable values
FEATURE LivePlot Labels — new label field added with variable support
FEATURE Uniform Colors — consistent app accent and MIDI colors for BLC vs BON

fix: Improved layout and styling consistency
fix: MIDI triggers now correctly register CC events on devices like nanoKONTROL2 (resolves issue with faders staying ON)
fix: Minus half-stop calculation corrected

version 2.4.7

posted on 2025-09-02

Sep 2, 2025
Version 2.4.7
v2.4.7 Release Notes

FEATURE Optimized Table View — navigate large datasets much faster
FEATURE Wake from Sleep — trigger wake actions for selected lights with confirmation in Astera List of Lights menu in Link Status
FEATURE Quick Node Toggle — enable or disable nodes by tapping the Node badge in the AsteraBox list in Link Status

fix: Stream Deck now properly triggers actions
fix: Astera signal strength now shown as a percentage
fix: General bug fixes and performance enhancements

version 2.4.3

posted on 2025-07-07

Jul 7, 2025
Version 2.4.3
v2.4.3 Release Notes
*FEATURE* MIDI mapping presets now include Stream Deck configuration
*FEATURE* Decimal view state improvements and more precise channel control
*FEATURE* More flexible parameters with decimal support for CIE x/y in all view states and encoders
*FEATURE* Table View now supports time/delay values
*FEATURE* Sequence cloning now supported

fix: Astera CRMX signal now formatted and clamped to 0–100
fix: iPad mini compatibility with Record Popup
fix: OSC messages now display properly in the MIDI Learn overlay
fix: Cleaner Encoder UI
fix: Fixed infinite popup bug when triggered from hardware
fix: Improved DMX address handling and patch changes
fix: MIDI fine-tuning for pan/tilt
fix: UI polish for button text, fader color, and patch filters
fix: Better handling of "Relative" toggle for inhibitive faders
fix: More stable fixture view and sidebar component behavior
Bug fixes and performance enhancements
v2.4.2 Release Notes
* FEATURE Astera “Assign by Patch” assignment now supports multi-select for auto-configuration!
* FEATURE In-app purchases replaced with direct website access
* FEATURE Filter implemented! Filter Astera lights and organize by type
* FEATURE Free users now indicated in Link Status with alert
* FEATURE Record Look with optional sequence name
* FEATURE New command line syntax: “Fix 1 thru Home” will select all Fixtures
* fix: Updated OSC key mapping for fixture control - see docs.blackout-app.com for latest OSC mapping
* fix: Advanced Color Mode update similar to fixture controls - user must select the head of the fader in order to move the fader
* fix: MIDI fixes
* fix: Fixture control panels now reset correctly when no fixtures are selected
* fix: Improved battery info retrieval for Astera fixtures
* fix: Blocked saving of empty Favorites
* fix: All faders now save properly when deleted from command ‘Delete Fader 1 thru x`
* fix: Unnumbered Astera fixtures now act as fixture 0 - command example “Fix 0” will select all
* fix: Show 2–20h range in DMX Configurator
* Fix: Export and cloning custom views

v2.4.1 Release Notes:
FEATURE ASTERA Integration – direct control of Astera fixtures
FEATURE STREAM DECK Integration – trigger actions from your Stream Deck
FEATURE ENCODERS TAB – map any parameter to any encoder!
FEATURE DMX Router now auto-sorts by Universe on open
FEATURE View States added to Live Plot and Encoders Tab – see how values are calculated in real time
FEATURE Major performance enhancements across the app
fix: Group selection now works correctly after deletion
fix: Improved MIDI reliability and mapping behavior
fix: OSC communication issues resolved
fix: LivePlot via web more stable and responsive
Bug fixes and performance enhancements

v2.4.0 Release Notes:
FEATURE ASTERA Integration – direct control of Astera fixtures
FEATURE STREAM DECK Integration – trigger actions from your Stream Deck
FEATURE ENCODERS TAB – map any parameter to any encoder!
FEATURE DMX Router now auto-sorts by Universe on open
FEATURE View States added to Live Plot and Encoders Tab – see how values are calculated in real time
FEATURE Major performance enhancements across the app
fix: Group selection now works correctly after deletion
fix: Improved MIDI reliability and mapping behavior
fix: OSC communication issues resolved
fix: LivePlot via web more stable and responsive
Bug fixes and performance enhancements

version 2.3.9

posted on 2025-05-29

May 29, 2025
Version 2.3.9
v2.3.9 Release Notes:

*FEATURE* NEW View States for seeing where values come from in Reference - Sequences and Reference - Faders
*FEATURE* NEW View States for DMX Output! See your effect values in real time along with DMX input/output merges!

*FEATURE* Inhibitive Faders – toggle added for relative mode! Limit your effects relatively.

*FEATURE* LivePlot enhancements: parameter labels, target numbers, NEW command button targeting, more MIDI learnable actions, use Look Timing option for Look objects!
*FEATURE* "at" command now supports delay and time

fix: Warning when overriding existing fixture numbers

fix: Apply time/delay to all parameters correctly

fix: Round time/delay values to 2 decimal places

fix: Improved LivePlot targeting sidebar UX

Bug fixes and performance enhancements

version 2.3.8

posted on 2025-05-01

May 1, 2025
Version 2.3.8
v2.3.8 Release Notes:
*FEATURE* Long press ‘Sync Database’ to do a full sync (only needed if stuck)
fix: MIDI events are not triggered when in an input form (typing field)
fix: updating groups/effects didn’t account for ‘offset’ selections
fix: able to midi map the level wheel
fix: show CMD button in LivePlot even when the keyboard is up
fix: LivePlot - CCT color is harmonized even when ranges of fixtures are different
fix: LivePlot - selection color is now the same as pillbox selection color (yellow)
fix: cleanup sidebar/filters/sizing
fix: fix parameter sorting - Intensity/Pan/Tilt always at the top
fix: logging out issues
Bug fixes and performance enhancements

version 2.3.7

posted on 2025-04-21

Apr 21, 2025
Version 2.3.7
v2.3.7 Release Notes:
*FEATURE* Database View: collapsible folders for easier navigation
*FEATURE* Command Line: added THRU support to collapsed mode
*FEATURE* Effects: clone an existing effect
*FEATURE* LivePlot: clears selection when console is cleared
*FEATURE* DMX Input: global mappings toggle moved into header
*FEATURE* Keyboard Popup: increased size for better usability
*FEATURE* Display Values: pan/tilt/zoom now shows degree values
*FEATURE* Sequences: sequence names now sync with fader labels
*FEATURE* Device Mapping: save MIDI Mapping Presets
*FEATURE* Multiple Device Mapping: learn the same command to multiple keys/devices
*FEATURE* Advanced Color Mode: +/- buttons added for fine-tuning
fix: unnamed fixtures now render correctly
fix: macro popup now appears at top of iPad
fix: improved MIDI learning stability for keyboard
fix: DMX tester now clears values after exit
fix: Link Status color matches output state
fix: Fixture Controls filters button selection is now clearer
Bug fixes and performance enhancements

v2.3.6 Release Notes:
*FEATURE* Advanced Color Mode added +/- buttons for precise adjustments
*FEATURE* LivePlot: allow retargeting of cells' parent Fix Number in multi-select
*FEATURE* LivePlot: allow retargeting of cells' parent Fix Number in multi-select
*FEATURE* Link Status: Now switches even more seamlessly between connection types when disconnecting ethernet
fix: link status color matches output
fix: keyboard now auto-reconnects
fix: keyboard MIDI learning
Bug fixes and performance enhancements

v2.3.5 Release Notes:
- *FEATURE* LivePlot renumber mode - renumber your fixtures quickly by toggling the button to the right of the assigned number
- *FEATURE* LivePlot performance enhancements to save battery
- *FEATURE* NEW Link Status menu!
- *FEATURE* Prefer Wired vs Prefer Wireless switch to force Blackout output
- *FEATURE* MIDI Learn is now MIDI Learnable!
- *FEATURE* DMX input/output MIDI Learnable
- *FEATURE* command to ON/OFF a sequence
- *FEATURE* OSC Input enabled and configuration added. See [docs.blackout-app.com](https://docs.blackout-app.com)
- *FEATURE* Fixture Control sliders now only respond if you drag from the handle for better useability when scrolling
- fix: sidebar UI
- fix: color picker reset button should work in all cases now
- fix: xy brightness precision fixed
- fix: allow deselecting a Manufacturer in Cloud Database
- fix: allowing the ability to favorite a fixture in Cloud Database
- Bug fixes and performance enhancements

version 2.3.4

posted on 2025-03-03

Mar 3, 2025
Version 2.3.4
**v2.3.4 Release Notes:**
- *FEATURE* Patch import from MA3 - MVR, MA2 - XML, HOG - XML, ETC EOS - CSV, Chamsys - CSV, and Blackout - CSV
- *FEATURE* You can now patch over your universe output limit (but are still limited to the first x universes in your patch if over your limit)
- *FEATURE* LivePlot - rotate the entire plan by 90º increments! Super useful for looking at the set in a different way
- *FEATURE* LivePlot - Undo/Redo implemented for the last 50 actions!
- *FEATURE* LivePlot - Add cells toggle for targeting menu
- *FEATURE* LivePlot - add MIN filter for easy filtering in targeting menu
- *FEATURE* Cells now have custom names!
- *FEATURE* Completely new and state of the art database syncing
- *FEATURE* if “Local Network” is turned off in iOS settings you will now get a popup warning
- *FEATURE* NEW Link Status button to easily show output protocol “A” “S” or “B” including fix for correct color when outputting
- fix: Keyboard Enter button should now work on all modals with an Update/Save/Enter button
- fix: all fixture profile screens are now updated - cloud database shows you a list of channels, My Show Fixtures shows you the module/channel breakdown
- fix: batch repatch sometimes calculated the incorrect universe/address
- fix: effect over CCT parameters with functions was causing crashes
- Bug fixes and performance enhancements

version 2.3.2

posted on 2025-02-10

Feb 10, 2025
Version 2.3.2
**2.3.2**
- **FIX**: Renamed “Color Crossfade” to “Crossfade” to match database changes
- **FIX**: **LivePlot** - CCT color now works correctly when a fixture has no crossfade/colors
- **FIX**: Selected cells now update color only when applicable
- **FIX**: LivePlot selection handling improved
- **FIX**: **LivePlot** - Function values (e.g., CCT) now display correctly
- **FIX**: DMX input mappings work correctly with multiple universes routed
- **FIX**: Improved handling when switching from Patch to LivePlot
- Bug fixes and performance enhancements

version 2.3.1

posted on 2025-01-02

Jan 2, 2025
Version 2.3.1
- Authentication fix






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Downloads: 161
Updated At: 2026-04-13
Operating System: iOS
License Type: Free