01 / RECORD
Record
Record Art-Net and audio. See the waveform, universes and packet rate.
- Audio level and waveform
- Universes and packet rate
- Disk-space check
CUE/IO · RECORD. SYNC. PLAY.
Art-Net Recorder & Player
for Raspberry Pi
Record Art-Net. Run the show without the console.
Turn a Raspberry Pi 4 or 5 into a standalone Art-Net recorder and player. Capture lighting data with synchronized audio, then trigger playback by incoming LTC, schedule, GPIO or autoplay.
cueio.local
Recording session
Recording Art-Net and audio
Universes8
Packets / sec352
AudioSynced
Timecode mode
Waiting for timecode
01:12:48:17
LTC detected · 25 fps
Timecode signalStable
Audio inputReady
Art-Net inputReady
Show library
Tap a show to play it
Forest Light InstallationArt-Net + Audio · 08:42
Museum Evening SceneArt-Net + Audio · 05:18
Architectural LoopArt-Net · 12:00
Works offlinePlayback stays local.
Art-Net + audioRecorded and played together.
Web controlPhone, tablet or computer.
Raspberry PiSmall, quiet and low-power.
Three modes
Record. Timecode. Player.
Record, timecode or playback — one active mode at a time.
02 / TIMECODE
Timecode
Receive LTC and trigger prepared shows from timecode.
- Arm and waiting status
- Synchronized Art-Net and audio
- Signal-loss handling
03 / PLAYER
Player
Play, loop and switch shows without the console.
- Tap a show to switch
- Volume, mute and loop
- Autoplay on boot
Show Sequence
A professional sequence after power-on.
Power On → Warmup → Wait → Main Show → Loop → Shutdown. CUE/IO prepares, runs and releases every stage in a clear order.
Controlled startupPrepare fixtures and resources before playback.
Warmup and waitOptionally run a warmup cue and delay the main show.
Main show and safe finishLoop when required, then release Player resources cleanly.
Show Sequence
Runs automatically when Raspberry Pi boots
Power On → Warmup → WaitPrepare fixtures and timing
PrepareMain Show → Loop → ShutdownRun, repeat and release resources
AutomaticFeatures
One local interface for the complete show.
Record, edit, schedule and play from any browser on the same network.
GPIO sensor and button triggers
Configure up to four Raspberry Pi GPIO inputs for motion sensors, switches or buttons, and assign each input to start a specific show.
Incoming LTC triggers
Receive LTC and start prepared shows at exact timecode cues.
Scheduler and optional RTC
Run shows by time, date or weekday. An optional DS3231 keeps time offline.
Art-Net recording & playback
Record and play Art-Net with the original timing.
Synchronized audio
Record and play audio together with the show.
Autostart and watchdog
Start after power-on and recover automatically if the application stops responding.
Explore more CUE/IO features
Show library
Open, rename, delete and play saved shows.
File manager and trimming
Download, import, export and trim shows with audio.
Volume and mute
Change playback volume without changing the source file.
Scheduler and RTC
Run shows by time, date or weekday. DS3231 keeps time offline.
System status
CPU, RAM, temperature, disk, packets, universes and audio.
Benchmark
Test the Raspberry Pi and find a safe universe count.
Network settings
Use one LAN or separate Art-Net over Ethernet and internet over Wi-Fi.
Watchdog
Restarts the app if a process stops responding.
Mobile view and languages
Phone-friendly interface in Latvian and English, with a help page.
Setup
From console to standalone playback.
01
Record
Program with your console, then record Art-Net and optional synchronized audio.
02
Automate
Choose incoming LTC, a schedule, GPIO trigger or autoplay.
03
Run standalone
Leave the Raspberry Pi on site and control it from any local browser.
Technical
Built for Raspberry Pi.
The built-in benchmark checks a safe universe count on the current hardware.
Specifications
- Lighting protocol
- Art-Net
- Audio
- Synchronized recording and playback
- Platform
- Raspberry Pi
- Control
- Local web interface
- Network
- Shared LAN or separate Art-Net and internet
- Universe capacity
- Checked by the built-in benchmark
- Offline time
- DS3231 RTC support
- Operation
- Automatic local playback
Lighting consoleRecord source
CUE/IORecord. Sync. Play.
Art-Net nodesFixtures
Use cases
Made for permanent installations.
Guides
From first packet to standalone playback.
Featured · Complete workflow
Synchronize Art-Net lighting with audio
Record both paths, correct the installed DMX latency and trigger the complete Raspberry Pi show without the console.
Read the complete guide → Record & verifyRecord Art-Net on Raspberry Pi
Confirm incoming universes, capture the programmed sequence and verify the first local playback.
Read guide → Standalone operationRun a lighting show without a console
Choose browser control, GPIO, incoming LTC, a schedule or autoplay and prepare the operator handover.
Read guide →Price
Launch price €30
Software license for one Raspberry Pi
€30 perpetual licence
One-time payment. No subscription.
- Art-Net recording and playback
- Audio recording and playback
- Timecode mode
- Autoplay and scheduler
- File manager and web control
- Watchdog and system status
FAQ
Common questions.
Is a Raspberry Pi included?
No. The €30 product is a software licence for one Raspberry Pi device.
Which Raspberry Pi models are supported?
The current 64-bit image is prepared for Raspberry Pi 4 and Raspberry Pi 5.
Does CUE/IO need internet?
Internet is required for initial activation. Recording, local control and playback then work on the local network.
How many Art-Net universes can it run?
Run the built-in benchmark on your Raspberry Pi to see a safe count for that exact hardware and setup.
Can I move the licence to a new Pi?
If the old device works, deactivate it and activate the replacement. If it has failed, contact support for a verified transfer.
Does CUE/IO generate LTC?
No. CUE/IO receives incoming LTC and uses it to trigger prepared shows.
Is audio hardware required?
No. Audio is optional. For recording, use a Linux-compatible USB audio input supported by the device.
Is a lighting console needed for playback?
No. Use the console to program and record; CUE/IO handles standalone playback.
Real product interface
Explore every screen before you buy.
These screenshots come from a real CUE/IO device running in English. Select any view to enlarge it, or open the interactive demo to try the controls yourself.
Operational show names and network identifiers are intentionally obscured.
Open the interactive demo
Select any screenshot to view the full interface.
Ready to run without the console?
Choose a perpetual device licence in the CUE/IO Shop.