What Chromateq does

Chromateq SARL is a French private company founded in 2010 and headquartered in Saint-Gély-du-Fesc, with a second office in Guangzhou, China handling assembly and logistics. The company designs, manufactures and distributes DMX512, Art-Net, sACN and RDM-based lighting control hardware and software for professional entertainment, architectural and commercial lighting applications worldwide.

Its product portfolio spans four software applications - PRO DMX 2 (flagship lighting control software supporting up to 64 DMX universes and 18,000+ fixture profiles), PIXXEM (LED matrix pixel mapping up to 3,072 Art-Net universes), Studio DMX (3D lighting simulation) and Wi-Light (mobile/cloud remote control) - alongside a hardware range from €109 USB-entry interfaces (CLUB 128/512) up to €699 advanced Ethernet standalone devices (PRONET-E, DIN-E 2048, CQSA-E2 1024). Specialized accessories (SPLIT RDM, DMX SPI, NODE-2) extend support for signal splitting, LED pixel protocols and protocol conversion. An open SDK/UDP command interface enables third-party developers to integrate with Chromateq devices.

The revenue model combines freemium software (free base applications with paid universe/feature upgrades up to €2,199) and one-time hardware sales, supplemented by paid OEM/private-label manufacturing to dozens of global lighting brands, online technical training services (€80-€150 per session) and licensing. Go-to-market mixes product-led acquisition (free downloadable software), event-driven sales (Light + Building, ISE, ProLight+Sound, GILE, LDI) and an OEM channel embedding Chromateq technology inside partner-branded products. The company operates with 1-10 employees and is founder-owned with no external institutional investment disclosed.

Name

Chromateq

Legal name

Chromateq SARL

Website

https://chromateq.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2010

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Chromateq develops, manufactures and supplies DMX, Art-Net, sACN and RDM lighting control software and hardware, serving global lighting professionals in entertainment, architectural and commercial applications through direct sales and OEM partnerships with leading lighting brands.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Headquarters

HQ city

Saint-gély-du-fesc

HQ country

France

HQ region

Europe

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

Supply Chain, Personnel, Technology or R&D, Operations, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. Hardware Device Sales: Chromateq sells DMX lighting control hardware including USB interfaces (CLUB series), Ethernet interfaces (CLUB-E, DIN-E, CQSA-E2), and accessories (SPLIT RDM, DMX SPI, NODE-2). Hardware ranges from entry-level at €109 to advanced at €699.
2. Software Upgrades and License Keys: While base software is free, users can purchase upgrades to unlock additional Art-Net universes, extended timelines, and full features. License keys allow software use without hardware connection on a single computer.
3. Professional Training Services: Online technical training courses offered at €80 for 30 minutes or €150 for 90 minutes, covering DMX protocols, software operation, and project-specific consulting.
4. OEM/Private Label Manufacturing: Chromateq manufactures and supplies private label DMX and Art-Net lighting controllers to dozens of well-known lighting brands worldwide.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Chromateq designs, manufactures, and distributes a DMX and Art-Net lighting control ecosystem spanning free professional software (PRO DMX 2, PIXXEM, Studio DMX, Wi-Light mobile app) and proprietary hardware interfaces ranging from entry-level USB DMX dongles to Ethernet standalone controllers handling 128 to 2,048+ DMX channels. The company also provides OEM/private-label manufacturing of these controllers for third-party lighting brands.

Product overview

Chromateq develops a comprehensive DMX and Art-Net lighting control ecosystem consisting of software applications and hardware controllers. The software portfolio includes PRO DMX 2 (professional lighting control with PRO and Player modes), PIXXEM (LED matrix pixel mapping), STUDIO DMX (real-time 3D viewer), and Wi-Light (mobile control app). The hardware lineup features USB and Ethernet interfaces (CLUB, CQSA, DIN-E, TOUCH, SLIM series) for controlling 128 to 2048+ DMX channels, plus specialized converters (DMX SPI, SPLIT RDM, NODE-2). All products integrate for live performance and standalone architectural installations. Software is free to download; hardware unlocks advanced features.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• PRO DMX 2: Powerful lighting control software featuring two programming modes (PRO and PLAYER) for DMX, Art-Net and RDM fixtures.
• PIXXEM
• Studio DMX
• Wi-Light

Products and services

• PRO DMX 2 Free professional DMX lighting control software with PRO and Player modes for live shows and architectural installations. Supports DMX, Art-Net and RDM fixtures across up to 64 universes, with timeline synchronization, audio analysis, effects generator and standalone programming. Used by lighting professionals and integrators.
• PIXXEM LED matrix pixel mapping and video control software supporting up to 3,072 Art-Net DMX universes in 2D and 3D configurations with timeline synchronization. Used for LED matrix installations, creative lighting projects and large-scale pixel mapping.
• Studio DMX Real-time 3D viewer and lighting simulation software compatible with PRO DMX 2. Visualizes LED, beam, wash, spot and laser effects in 3D with automatic truss assembler and stage builder, used to pre-visualize shows.
• Wi-Light Mobile App Free mobile lighting control application for iOS and Android enabling remote DMX control via Wi-Fi, LAN or Internet. Provides scene control, RGB/W color management and web remote capabilities for Chromateq software and Ethernet standalone devices.
• CLUB 128 / CLUB 512 USB-DMX Interfaces Entry-level cost-effective USB to DMX interface. CLUB 128 offers 128 DMX channels and CLUB 512 offers 512 channels with XLR or Terminal Block output. Includes infrared remote (512 package), internal memory and three trigger actions for live or standalone use. Targeted at lighting professionals on a budget.
• CLUB SPI USB-to-SPI standalone interface with both SPI and DMX512 ports. Converts data to SPI format for up to 3,072 channels or 1,020 RGB / 768 RGBW pixels at 15–25 fps. Compact size for LED strip projects with multiple trigger options including DMX input and Smart Dry Contacts.
• CLUB-E 1024 and PRONET-E Ethernet-DMX Interfaces Ethernet to DMX interfaces for live show control and audio/video timeline synchronization. CLUB-E 1024 provides 2x512 DMX channels with standalone mode up to 30 minutes of timeline; PRONET-E adds 24-hour audio/video timeline, MIDI Time Code, live timeline recording and up to 16 Art-Net universes. Both backed by a 5-year warranty.
• CQSA-E2 1024 7-in-1 multiprotocol Ethernet-to-DMX standalone interface supporting RDM, DMX playback, DMX In/Out, Art-Net Out, sACN Out, Node and Splitter roles in a single device. Supports 5 zones, RS232 bidirectional communication, and web remote control via the Wi-Light app. Introduced as the 2025 model of the CQSA range.
• CQSA 512 / CQSA 1024 USB-to-DMX standalone interface with powerful standalone playback. CQSA 1024 can play up to 5 different scenes/sequences simultaneously. Includes RS232 triggers, DMX splitting, SD card memory expansion and compatibility with all Chromateq software.
• TOUCH 512 / TOUCH 1024 Ultra-thin wall-mounted DMX lighting controller with tactile glass panel. Available in black or white housing, controls 512 or 1024 channels across 5 zones. Features RGB/W/A and CTO color controls, micro SD slot, and built-in clock/calendar for standalone scheduling.
• DIN-E 512 / DIN-E 1024 / DIN-E 2048 Ethernet-to-DMX standalone interface for DIN rail mounting in electrical cabinets. Controls 512 to 2,048 channels across 1, 2 or 4 DMX universes with robust standalone mode, RS232, 12 smart contacts and NODE x4 ports for large integration projects.
• SLIM 512 / SLIM 1024 Wall-mounted USB-to-DMX standalone interface with ultra-thin housing. Available in white or black, controls 512 or 1024 channels with mechanical switch buttons, LED display and 5-zone capability for SLIM 1024.
• SPLIT RDM Compact DMX-RDM splitter with 1 DMX input and 2 boosted, fully isolated outputs. Amplifies and boosts DMX signals for long-distance transmission with high-voltage protection and supports RDM bidirectional communication.
• DMX SPI Pixel LED Driver DMX-to-SPI pixel LED driver/converter that transforms standard DMX512 signals into SPI pixel data, driving up to 170 RGB or 128 RGBW pixels with expandable capacity up to 3,072 channels. Compatible with WS2812, TM and UCS LED protocols, designed for LED strips and creative lighting projects.
• NODE-2 Art-Net/sACN to DMX Converter Art-Net and sACN to DMX converter providing 2 DMX universe outputs. Supports Unicast, broadcast, Fix IP and DHCP configuration, with aluminium stackable design and configuration via USB (DEVICETOOL), Wi-Light 2 app or web browser.
• OEM / Private-Label DMX Controllers White-label and custom-branded DMX/Art-Net lighting controllers manufactured by Chromateq for dozens of well-known international lighting brands. Products are delivered in proprietary packaging as ready-to-resell hardware under the partner's brand.
• Online Technical Training and Consulting Paid online technical training courses and project consulting delivered in English and French, covering DMX/Art-Net protocols, Chromateq software operation and project-specific setup. Priced at €80 for 30 minutes and €150 for 90 minutes; complimentary 20-minute training offered to recent buyers.

Quantifiable outcome

• 5-year international hardware warranty
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers13 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

Yes

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration4 records

Feature6 records

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• Dozens of Lighting Brands (Private Label)coreOEM/ Whitelabel/ Licensing PartnerChromateq delivers private label products (OEM) in proprietary packaging to dozens of well-known lighting brands around the globe. These partnerships represent a significant B2B revenue stream where Chromateq manufactures customized DMX control hardware for other brands to sell under their own names.

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• Philips Strand Lighting: Strand Lighting (Signify) provides professional lighting control consoles and dimming systems for theatre and architectural markets. Overlaps with Chromateq's PRO DMX 2 and DIN-E standalone controllers in entertainment/architectural installations.
• MA Lighting: MA Lighting's grandMA series is the dominant professional lighting control platform for theatre, broadcast, and large-scale tours. A much larger incumbent that competes for the same architectural and entertainment projects Chromateq serves, typically at higher price points.
• ETC (Electronic Theatre Controls): ETC manufactures lighting consoles (Eos, ColorSource), architectural controls, and fixtures for entertainment and architectural markets. Competes with Chromateq in architectural and venue installations via Paradigm and Echo products.
• Signify (Philips Lighting): Signify owns Philips Hue, Color Kinetics, and Dynalite architectural lighting controls. Competes with Chromateq indirectly in the smart-lighting and architectural control space through full-stack offerings.

Emerging players

• Ltech (LTECH): Ltech is a Chinese DMX/DALI/Casambi LED controller manufacturer and also a listed Chromateq customer. It competes with Chromateq in LED pixel controllers and architectural drivers, particularly across Asia.

Direct peers

• Enttec: Enttec manufactures DMX interfaces, pixel controllers, RDM splitters, and lighting control software — a near-direct overlap with Chromateq's product lines. Both target professional lighting integrators and OEMs with USB/Ethernet DMX hardware and protocol-conversion devices.
• Swisson: Swisson builds professional DMX/RDM splitters, mergers, and test equipment used in concert touring and fixed installations. Overlaps with Chromateq's standalone DIN-E, SPLIT RDM, and CLUB-E controllers on DMX distribution and signal management.
• Avolites: Avolites makes lighting consoles and Ai media-server software for concerts, broadcast, and live events. Comparable to Chromateq's PRO DMX 2 and PIXXEM in the live-show and pixel-mapping segments, though Avolites focuses on higher-end consoles.
• Artistic Licence: Artistic Licence is a UK specialist in DMX512, Art-Net, and sACN infrastructure products including splitters, gateways, and rack-mount controllers. Highly comparable to Chromateq's NODE-2, SPLIT RDM, and CQSA-E2 1024 product lines serving architectural and entertainment integrators.
• Obsidian Control Systems: Obsidian (an Elation brand) develops the ONYX lighting control platform with consoles, nodes, and software. Comparable to Chromateq's PRO DMX 2 + hardware controllers for live events, architectural installs, and pixel mapping.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance2 records

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Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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