Software comparison

Millumin vs TouchDesigner

Millumin is a show-control application, while TouchDesigner is a real-time, node-based environment — they overlap in places but are often used together rather than as substitutes.

MilluminTouchDesigner
DeveloperAnomesDerivative
CountryFranceCanada
CategoryShow controlReal-time & node-based
PlatformsmacOSWindows, macOS
LicencePaid licence (rental options)Free non-commercial; paid Educational, Commercial and Pro licences
Skill levelIntermediateIntermediate → Pro
First release—2000
Best forTheatre, dance and live performance with mapped video.Interactive installations, generative content and custom show systems.
Key features
  • Timeline & cue-based show control
  • Projection mapping & warping
  • Edge blending
  • DMX, OSC, MIDI control
  • Live inputs and NDI
  • Node-based real-time 3D & compositing
  • Projection mapping (Kantan, CamSchnappr)
  • Sensor input (Kinect, LiDAR, MIDI, OSC)
  • Python scripting
  • Multi-projector blending
  • Generative & audio-reactive systems

Verdict

Only TouchDesigner runs on Windows.

Choose Millumin for theatre, dance and live performance with mapped video.

Choose TouchDesigner for interactive installations, generative content and custom show systems.

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