Modulo PI
Modulo Pi designs and manufactures proprietary professional media server hardware and software (Modulo Player and Modulo Kinetic) for video projection, edge blending, projection mapping, interactivity, and show control, serving theme parks, cultural institutions, digital art centers, live events, and corporate productions worldwide.
- Company typePrivate
- Founded2010
- HeadquartersLa Plaine-saint-denis, France
- Headcount1–10
- GTM typeB2B
- OfferingHardware or Manufacturing
What Modulo PI does
Modulo Pi is a France-based designer and manufacturer of professional media server hardware and software, founded in 2010 and headquartered in La Plaine Saint Denis on the northern outskirts of Paris. The company sells two turnkey product lines — Modulo Player, positioned as a cost-effective media server for everyday projects with 2D mapping, edge blending, video playback, and an embedded live mixer, and Modulo Kinetic, a higher-end platform adding 3D study and simulation, generative content, real-time interactivity and tracking, XR, and show control — both available in multiple hardware tiers (Nano, Standard, Pro, Ultra, Ruggedized) and sharing a common software engine.
Its technology stack is built in-house, including a proprietary real-time 3D engine, an industry-first embedded low-latency live mixer, a multi-projector auto-calibration module using PoE cameras, and the KineMotion optical tracking module. Modulo Pi integrates with broader Pro AV ecosystems (L-Acoustics L-ISA, NewTek NDI, Deltacast FLEX, Allegorithmic Substance, and standard protocols including DMX/Art-Net, OSC, MIDI, and GPIO), positioning its servers as a connective layer in complex multi-projector deployments.
The business model is hardware sales (proprietary media servers), one-time software licenses (add-on modules and eShop dongles), and channel-led international distribution. Revenue is generated through direct enterprise sales in France, regional distributors in the US (MayCo), Benelux (AED Group), and Greater China (EZPro), certified trainers in the Middle East, and a direct eShop for accessories and licenses. Customer segments are horizontal across theme parks, cultural institutions, digital art centers, live performances, architectural mapping, and corporate events, with marquee enterprise customers including Futuroscope, Puy du Fou, Parc Asterix, Culturespaces, Chanel, Cirque du Soleil, and Eric Clapton's touring production.
Modulo PI firmographics
Firmographics- Name
- Modulo PI
- Legal name
- Modulo Pi
- Website
- https://modulo-pi.com
- Company type
- Private
- Founded year
- 2010
- Operating status
- Operating
- Headcount range
- 1–10 employees
- Short description
- Modulo Pi designs and manufactures proprietary professional media server hardware and software (Modulo Player and Modulo Kinetic) for video projection, edge blending, projection mapping, interactivity, and show control, serving theme parks, cultural institutions, digital art centers, live events, and corporate productions worldwide.
- Ownership category
- akta.pro rank
Modulo PI industry classification
Industry- Product category
- Professional AV Media Servers
- NAICS
- Audio and Video Equipment Manufacturing (33431)
- SIC
- Computer Peripheral Equipment, Nec (3577)
- akta.pro primary industry
- Live Production Switching & Routing (Vision Mixers, Routers) (MPAHAKAE)
Keywords
Where Modulo PI is headquartered
LocationHeadquarters
- HQ city
- La Plaine-saint-denis
- HQ country
- France
- HQ region
- Europe
Offices1 record
Markets served
Modulo PI business model
Business model- GTM type
- B2B
- Offering type
- Hardware or Manufacturing
- Cost components
- Technology or R&D, Supply Chain, Personnel, Marketing or Sales, Operations, Infrastructure
Revenue model
- Media Server Hardware Sales: Modulo Pi designs and manufactures proprietary media server hardware (Modulo Player and Modulo Kinetic series) sold as complete turnkey solutions. Hardware is sold in multiple configurations (Nano, Standard, Pro, Pro Ruggedized, Ultra, Ultra Ruggedized) with varying output counts and storage capacities.
- Software Licenses: Software licenses sold alongside hardware. Options include multi-projector auto-calibration module, KineMotion tracking module, live capture cards, and timecode reader cards. Also available through eShop for dongles and software licenses.
- eShop Sales: Direct-to-customer eCommerce channel selling dongles, software licenses, and accessories to support designers and technicians in their daily projects and workflow.
- Distributor/VAR Revenue: Revenue generated through distributor partnerships including MayCo (US), AED Group (Benelux), and EZPro (China), who resell and distribute Modulo Pi media server solutions in their respective regions.
Go-to-market motion3 records
Distribution channels5 records
Marketing channels6 records
Modulo PI product offering
Product offeringCore offering
Modulo Pi designs, manufactures, and sells integrated media server solutions for professional audiovisual productions. Its two flagship turnkey platforms — Modulo Player (for everyday projects) and Modulo Kinetic (for complex 3D, interactive, and immersive projects) — combine proprietary hardware (available in Nano, Standard, Pro, Ultra, and Ruggedized configurations) with proprietary software engines that handle video playback, projection mapping, edge blending, live mixing, show control, interactivity, and tracking. Optional add-on modules (KineMotion optical tracking, multi-projector auto-calibration) and companion apps (Panel, Wing, Shortcut, Sync) extend the core platforms.
Product overview
Modulo Pi offers a portfolio of two turnkey media server solutions: Modulo Player (cost-effective media server for everyday projects) and Modulo Kinetic (high-end media server for the most challenging projects). Both are available in multiple hardware configurations (NANO, STANDARD, PRO, ULTRA, and Ruggedized variants) and share common software architecture. Modulo Kinetic is the more advanced platform with 3D study and simulation tools, generative content capabilities, and VR support, while Modulo Player focuses on 2D mapping, video playback, and live mixing. Both products support optional add-ons including KineMotion (optical tracking) and multi-projector auto-calibration. Companion software includes Modulo Panel, Wing, Shortcut, and Sync for remote control and workflow management.
Differentiator
Problem solved
Functional benefit
Brands
- Modulo Player: Cost-effective media server ideal for everyday projects. Features 2D mapping, edge blending, video playback, live mixer, automation, and show control.
- Modulo Kinetic
- KineMotion
Products and services
- Modulo Player Cost-effective turnkey media server combining proprietary hardware (Nano, Standard, Pro, Ultra, and Ruggedized variants) and software for everyday audiovisual projects. Delivers 2D mapping, edge blending, video playback, playlist management, embedded live mixing, DMX/Art-Net compatibility, automation, and show control. Targeted at AV professionals, integrators, and rental/production companies handling standard projection mapping, live performances, corporate events, and permanent installations.
- Modulo Kinetic High-end all-in-one turnkey media server platform for the most demanding projects, featuring 3D study and simulation, generative content, 2D+3D mapping, edge blending, video playback, embedded live mixer, interactivity and tracking, show control, and VR/XR support. Targeted at premium productions including large-scale architectural mapping, theme park attractions, immersive digital art centers, and complex live events.
- KineMotion Optical Tracking Module Standalone optical tracking add-on module fully developed by Modulo Pi for state-of-the-art creative and interactive visual experiences. Sold as a separate option for Modulo Kinetic series servers to enable interactive audience and performer engagement.
- Multi-projector Auto-calibration Module Standalone add-on module for Modulo Player and Modulo Kinetic that automatically aligns multiple video-projectors on planar, curved, and dome surfaces for pixel-perfect edge blending. Uses Power over Ethernet (PoE) cameras for fast, simplified cabling.
- Modulo Player Lite Software license for offline programming of Modulo Player projects, requiring a Modulo Pi hardware key (dongle). Sold directly via the eShop to designers and technicians preparing projects remotely.
Quantifiable outcome
- 30 Modulo Kinetic servers deployed at Bassins de Lumières, the world's largest digital art center
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Companies that use Modulo PI
Customer profileNamed customers25 records
Segments5 records
Ideal customer profiles4 records
Modulo PI technology and API
TechnologyTechnology focussed Yes
API detail
- Has API
- No
- API docs
- API detail
Core technology
AI maturity
App detail
Integration5 records
AI capability2 records
Feature12 records
Modulo PI partnerships and signals
Strategic signalPartnerships
Six partnerships are on record, tiered minor, key and moderate.
- illumin8studiosminorillumin8studios's Steve Critchley and Peter Winter were certified as the first official trainers for Modulo Pi's media server solutions in the Middle East. They provide training and support for Modulo Pi products in the region.
- MayCo, LLCkeyMayCo, LLC was appointed as the official distributor of Modulo Pi media server solutions for the United States market. The partnership was announced in October 2024. MayCo exhibited with Modulo Pi at InfoComm 2025 (booth 7743) and announced plans to showcase at InfoComm 2026 (booth N8545).
- AED GroupkeyAED Group concluded a distribution agreement with Modulo Pi, effective March 1, 2024. AED Group distributes Modulo Pi's media server solutions in the Benelux region, and Modulo Pi's media servers join AED's rental portfolio for rental throughout Europe.
- L-AcousticsmoderateModulo Kinetic is fully compatible with L-ISA Immersive Hyperreal Sound technology by L-Acoustics. Bidirectional interactions are available, enabling complete immersive experiences combining spatial audio and video.
- Atelier des Lumières / CulturespaceskeyModulo Pi became a partner of the Immersive Art Festival Paris at the Atelier des Lumières. Culturespaces operates multiple digital art centers (Atelier des Lumières, Bassins de Lumières, Carrières de Lumières, Fabrique des Lumières, Galerie Dior) using Modulo Pi media servers. Culturespaces has been a customer since at least 2019 and uses 30 Modulo Kinetic servers at Bassins de Lumières alone.
- EZProkeyEZPro distributes Modulo Pi's media server solutions in Mainland China, Hong Kong, and Macau, effective August 1, 2019. The partnership has enabled Modulo Pi projects throughout China including installations at Jiaxing South Lake night tour, Liaocheng Water Ancient City, and Encounter with Wuyuan.
Scale indicators4 records
Recent moves6 records
Expansion highlights5 records
Modulo PI competitors and assessment
Company assessmentDirect peers
- ArKaos: ArKaos develops media server software and hardware for live events, clubs, and visual performances. It directly overlaps with Modulo Player/Kinetic on the live-event media server use case and is a competing European vendor.
- disguise: disguise (formerly d3 Technologies) is the leading manufacturer of high-end media servers and video playback systems used for live events, broadcasts, and immersive experiences. It is the closest direct competitor to Modulo Kinetic in the high-end projection mapping and live production media server category.
- Dataton: Dataton's WATCHOUT is a widely deployed media server and show control system for multi-display presentations, projection mapping, and live events. Like Modulo Player/Kinetic, it competes for AV integrators and event production companies needing synchronized multi-screen playback.
- Resolume: Resolume (Arena and Avenue) is a popular media server software for VJs and live-event visuals, including projection mapping, video mixing, and effects. While typically SMB-focused, it competes on price-tier and live-event use cases with Modulo Player.
- Pixera (AV Stumpfl): Pixera, the newer media server platform from AV Stumpfl (parent of Green Hippo), competes head-to-head with Modulo Kinetic in high-end immersive installations, XR stages, and projection mapping — targeting the same AV integrator channel.
- Green Hippo (AV Stumpfl): Green Hippo's Hippotizer media servers are a direct competitor in the live events, broadcast, and immersive installation space, with overlapping features including projection mapping, edge blending, and show control — competing with both Modulo Player and Modulo Kinetic.
Broad incumbents
- Alcorn McBride: Alcorn McBride provides show control, audio, and video playback solutions for themed entertainment, museums, and attractions. Their playback and control products overlap with Modulo Pi's show control and media playback capabilities in the permanent-installation segment.
- Christie (Pandoras Box): Christie's Pandoras Box product line offers media servers and real-time video processing for live events and immersive experiences, and Christie bundles these with its projector hardware. It is a broader incumbent that competes with Modulo Pi especially in projector-tied deployments.
- Coolux (Pandoras Box / Christie predecessor): Coolux was the original maker of Pandoras Box (now Christie), an early direct competitor to Modulo Pi's media server systems in the high-end projection mapping, broadcast, and live performance space.
Emerging players
- Ventuz: Ventuz is a real-time graphics, content design, and show control platform used for broadcast graphics, immersive presentations, and live event visuals. It overlaps with Modulo Kinetic's real-time 3D and interactivity capabilities, particularly in broadcast and live-event scenarios.
Market position
Strengths5 records
Weaknesses5 records
Competitive moat4 records
Key risks6 records
Key highlights7 records
Customer concentration
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Modulo PI leadership team
Management profileNumber of profiles
Profiles1 record
Modulo PI funding detail
Funding detailFunding overview
Funding rounds
Investors
Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →
Modulo PI M&A and investment
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Investments
M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →
Frequently asked questions about Modulo PI
What does Modulo PI do?
Modulo Pi designs, manufactures, and sells integrated media server solutions for professional audiovisual productions. Its two flagship turnkey platforms — Modulo Player (for everyday projects) and Modulo Kinetic (for complex 3D, interactive, and immersive projects) — combine proprietary hardware (available in Nano, Standard, Pro, Ultra, and Ruggedized configurations) with proprietary software engines that handle video playback, projection mapping, edge blending, live mixing, show control, interactivity, and tracking. Optional add-on modules (KineMotion optical tracking, multi-projector auto-calibration) and companion apps (Panel, Wing, Shortcut, Sync) extend the core platforms.
Is Modulo PI a public or private company?
Modulo PI is a private company. It is classified as founder individual operated bootstrapped and is currently operating.
When was Modulo PI founded?
Modulo PI was founded in 2010. It employs 1 to 10 people.
Where is Modulo PI based?
Modulo PI is headquartered in La Plaine-saint-denis, France, in the Europe region.
How does Modulo PI make money?
Four revenue lines are on record. Media Server Hardware Sales are the primary driver. The others are software Licenses, eShop Sales and distributor/VAR Revenue.
Who are Modulo PI's main competitors?
Direct peers on record are ArKaos, disguise, Dataton, Resolume, Pixera (AV Stumpfl) and Green Hippo (AV Stumpfl). Broad incumbents are Alcorn McBride, Christie (Pandoras Box) and Coolux (Pandoras Box / Christie predecessor). Ventuz is listed as an emerging player.
Does Modulo PI have an API?
No public API is recorded for Modulo PI.
What industry is Modulo PI in?
Modulo PI's product category is Professional AV Media Servers. Its primary akta.pro industry code is MPAHAKAE, Live Production Switching & Routing (Vision Mixers, Routers). Its NAICS code is 33431 and its SIC code is 3577.