Comparing pixel mappers
A free alternative to Enttec ELM and LED Strip Studio
If you're comparing pixel mapping software such as Enttec ELM or LED Strip Studio, PixNet Artist is worth trying alongside them. It's free for a full data line, runs on Windows and Mac, and you can design a show of any size before deciding anything.
Why try it
What PixNet Artist gives you
Download it free and test it on your own installation. These are the things people most often look for.
Free to start
6 universes free with every feature included, and no sign-up.
Windows and Mac
Windows 10 / 11 and macOS 11 or later, on Apple silicon and Intel.
Visual wiring
Drag controller outputs onto strips, nodes, matrices and rings, and watch the load on each output.
Scenes for staff
Save scenes with fade times and lock to a PIN-protected scenes screen for clients or staff.
Show control built in
Keys, MIDI, Art-Net in, an HTTP API and timecode (Art-Net, MTC and LTC) can all trigger scenes.
Standalone playback
Put scenes on a PixNet Artist Player to run the show without a computer.
Pricing
Pay only for the universes you send out
Design and preview for free. The licence only limits how many universes go out live or onto a player.
| Option | Universes | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Free | 6 | Everything in PixNet Artist, for one full data line. |
| Universe pack | +6 | Buy as many as you need. They add up. |
| PixNet Artist Player | +24 | Every player comes with a code for 24 universes. |
FAQ
Questions
Is PixNet Artist made by Enttec or LED Strip Studio?
No. PixNet Artist is made by PixNet Control. Enttec ELM and LED Strip Studio are products of their own companies, and their names are used here only for comparison.
Can I try it before switching?
Yes. It's free for 6 universes with every feature included, so you can test it on your own installation.
Does it run on a Mac?
Yes, on macOS 11 or later, on Apple silicon and Intel Macs, as well as Windows 10 and 11.
Will it work with my existing controllers?
It works with any Art-Net or sACN pixel controller, and DDP output is built in.
Can it run without a computer?
Yes, with a PixNet Artist Player. Export your scenes to its SD card and it plays them on its own.
Try it on your own LEDs
Free for one full data line: 6 universes, 1024 RGB or 768 RGBW pixels. No sign-up needed.