Below is a list of all available laser software, in alphabetical order. This page is intended to give an overview of what exists. Please be aware that software might have additional features than those that are enlisted here, and that programmers might exaggerate the possibilities of their product. It is always recommended to investigate before purchasing to make sure the software is really what you want.
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! Name !! Manufacturer !! Description !! Compatible DACs !! Price
[http://www.photonlexicon.com/forums/showthread.php/21601-Another-Ilda-view-tool IldaViewer] | colouredmirrorball |
* Imports all official ILDA files * Exports to all official ILDA files * Full palette editing, save palettes as images, recolouring of frames * 3D view of ILDA files * Open source in Processing || N/A || Free
[https://innolasers.com/shop/index.php?id_product=16&controller=product Ild Sôs] | [https://innolasers.com/ Innolasers] |
File conversion and optimisation tool. * Import all ilda files, SVG, DXF, CAT and PIC files * Apply palette * Data and complexity reduction * Optimisation for laser show use * Real time laser preview || * Ether Dream * Easylase * Riya * Medialas * QM || $29.99
[https://innolasers.com/shop/index.php?id_product=18&controller=product LaserShow Express] (LSX) | [https://innolasers.com/ Innolasers] |
* Live interface with cue selection and effect sliders * MIDI and OSC support * 3D animation effects * Versatile and flexible dynamic effect creation by usage of expressions (scripting) * Built in frame editor * Built in TTF fonts * Abstract generator, raster scanning, * Optimisation and target world settings which can be edited on the fly * ILDA import and export || * Ether Dream * Riya * Moncha * Fiesta * Easylase * Netlase * LDS * OLSD * QM2k * Lumax * Mamba || * $ 129.99 (Lite) * $ 189.99 (Basic) * $ 349.99 (Pro)
[http://www.ctrnd.com/NormLaserShow/Downloads.htm NLS] | [http://www.ctrnd.com/NormLaserShow/LaserShow.htm Norm] |
* Harmonograph pattern generator * Playback of ILDA files with selectable frame rate and scan speed * Frame rate adjustment || FrameStreamer 1 & 2 || Free
[http://www.hingednewt.com/Pages/Spaghetti.aspx Spaghetti] | [http://www.hingednewt.com/ Hinged Newt] |
Timeline based laser show software * Using ILDA files for show creation by drag and drop * TrueType laser creation * Simultaneous control of multiple laser projectors * Included effects which can be applied to ILDA files * ILDA export
* Moncha * Easylase * Riya * Minilumax * FrameStreamer Express * Modified show cards * iShow
[http://www.raycomposer.com RayComposer] | [http://www.raycomposer.com/ RayComposer - Robin Adams] |
Animation Editor for drawing laser graphics. * fully object oriented editor, based on bezier curves; * 3D drawing, layers, masking, lots of drawing tools, unique handling of color gradients * true type fonts & single line laser fonts
Multimedia capable timeline editor for composing shows. *lots of effects, unlimited tracks/busses (projectors) *move laser beams around with your mouse in the 3d preview directly to create key frame animations! *export videos of your show; even with the free version. *timecode sync
*flexible projector mapping allows you to manage large arrays of projectors. *integrated DMX console to run your lighting rig.
* [http://www.raycomposer.de/en/hardware/raycomposer-usb/ RayComposer USB]
* [http://www.raycomposer.de/en/service/downloads/ Free Designer's Edition] * Professional w. HW: price on request
Pangolin Quickshow | Pangolin Systems |
* Timeline and live animation playback * Effects || FB3 || ~$500
Pangolin Beyond | Pangolin Systems |
* Timeline and live animation playback * Effects
* FB3 * QM2000 * QM2000-Net || ~$1500+
Pangolin LD2000 | Pangolin Systems |
* Timeline and live animation playback * Effects
* QM2000 * QM2000-Net || Legacy?
Pangolin LD | Pangolin Systems |
* Timeline and live animation playback * Effects
QM32 |
Pangolin Showtime | Pangolin Systems | ||
QM32? |
Pangolin LD1000 | Pangolin Systems |
* Original Pangolin Amiga Software
Modded Amiga |
Graphics Workstation | Rich Gebhardt |
* Animation Clip playback * Lissajous Generator * Targeted Beams
* AlphaLight LPT * AlphaLight ISA Card ||
iShow | Notsure |
* NotSure
NotSure |
Boxx Laser | DJ Ethernet |
* ILDA Clip Playback * Lissajous Generator || Boxx LPT Dac || Legacy
LaserMAX | Unknown |
* MS-DOS * MWK Sold It || ISA Card? || Legacy
X29 Full Auto | New Method Lasers |
* Unknown
Unknown |
X29 Lite | New Method Lasers |
* Unknown || Unknown || Unknown
Phoenix | Pangolin Systems |
* Fork of Laser Design Studio || Unknown || Unknown
Laser Design Studio | Unknown |
* More details please! || RIYA PCI || Legacy
Merlin | TAI |
* Fork of Laser Design Studio
* RIYA DACs || Unknown