Software comparison

Hippotizer vs Resolume Avenue

Hippotizer is a media server, while Resolume Avenue is a VJ application — they overlap in places but are often used together rather than as substitutes.

HippotizerResolume Avenue
DeveloperGreen HippoResolume
CountryUnited KingdomNetherlands
CategoryMedia serversVJ software
PlatformsWindowsWindows, macOS
LicenceHardware media serversPerpetual licence per major version
Skill levelProBeginner
First release——
Best forConcert touring and live events driven from lighting desks.VJ performances without the advanced mapping, blending and DMX features of Arena.
Key features
  • Media-server hardware range
  • Lighting-console control
  • Mapping & blending
  • Touring reliability
  • Live VJ mixing & effects
  • Audio-reactive & BPM sync
  • Multiple screen outputs
  • NDI, Syphon/Spout

Verdict

Only Resolume Avenue runs on macOS.

Choose Hippotizer for concert touring and live events driven from lighting desks.

Choose Resolume Avenue for vJ performances without the advanced mapping, blending and DMX features of Arena.

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