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ANSI E1.11-2008 Compliant

Patch your rig.
Eliminate conflicts.

patchIT is the professional DMX-512A addressing tool built for lighting designers. Visual, fast, and ANSI-compliant.

Universe 1 · 512 ch channels 1–102 shown
Robe BMFL (1–16)
ETC Source 4 (17–22)
Chauvet Ovation (23–38)
Conflict
Everything you need to patch faster

Built on ANSI E1.11-2008. Designed for how you actually work.

Visual DMX Address Grid

512-cell 17-column grid per universe. Drag fixtures onto addresses. Instant conflict detection with color-coded blocks.

Multi-Universe, Multi-Location

Organize by location: Main Stage, Truss A, FOH. Each gets its own universe range. One click to add universes.

Fixture Library + Quota Tracking

Reusable fixture profiles. Set quantities per location. Tracks patched vs available and greys out depleted types.

AI-Powered Channel Import

Upload a manufacturer's channel chart image or PDF. Our AI reads it and populates the fixture profile automatically.

Live Conflict Detection

Red highlights when fixtures overlap. Universe boundary enforces ANSI E1.11-2008. Illegal moves blocked instantly.

Export & Print

PDF export with print headers. Excel export. .patchIT format for sharing fixture libraries with your team.

Built for the way lighting designers work

Whether you're speccing an architectural install, running a touring rig, or integrating AV, patchIT fits your workflow.

Architectural Designers

Spec full installations across multiple zones, universes, and control points. Keep every address clean from DD to CA.

Theatrical Designers

Build your patch from scratch on load-in day. Swap fixtures between scenes without blowing up your universe map.

AV Integrators

Document complex multi-room DMX infrastructure for handoff to ops teams. Export print-ready patch sheets instantly.

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patchIT is part of the DesignSpark powerKIT suite

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