Sidus Link
Revolutionary lighting control in one easy-to-use app. Get connected to your lighting.
Easy to Use
Sidus Link is a lighting control ecosystem made simple. Download the app, connect your Aputure light, and you’re in control.
The Sidus Link app is free to use, with a Pro upgrade* that dramatically expands your light-wielding capabilities.
*Sidus Link Pro is currently in beta as a standalone app
Control All Your Aputure Lights
From the smallest Mini to Electro Storm, every Aputure light comes with Sidus Bluetooth Mesh built in. Your phone (or tablet) is all you need to control your kit wirelessly.
Powerful Tools and Effects
Find the perfect hue and work as a team with Sidus Link’s planning, color, and effects tools.
Use HSI, Gel Mode, Palette, and more to dial in the perfect tone.
Pixel FX, Music FX, and more. Automate controls, or sync to a beat.
A quick reference output guide for Aputure lamps. Calculate output, CCT range by distance, and more.
Save and recall presets, even from other devices. Switch from day to night in seconds.
Your team’s plan is in your pocket. Create and share light plots, analyze power use, and keep on schedule.
Connect With Us
Reach out to Sidus Link users. Our group captain is Ben.
Plug in with Aputure fixture owners. Our group captains are Dan and Mitch.
Setup guides, tutorials, troubleshooting, and more.
Tutorials
In this tutorial, we'll show you how to set up your Sidus Link account and go over the features within the app. By the end, you'll be able to access tools such as Diagram Master, Magic Program, and Picker FX.
In this tutorial, we'll show you how to use the Demo Scene inside of Sidus Link to familiarize yourself with the functions included with Aputure light fixtures. Navigate between different menu options such as Firmware Update and Fan Modes. Learn how to group lights together within the Demo Scene.
We walk through the steps to creating a new scene, adding new fixtures, and using them on set. We show you how to group fixtures together and quickly change levels of intensity with Smart Console. If you have trouble bluetooth resetting your light or connecting it to Sidus Link, this video will help you out.
We'll show you how to use White Mode to adjust your light's color temperature and intensity, as well as SourceType, and SourceMatch to speed up your workflow.
In this tutorial, we'll show you how to use Gel Mode to access hundreds of industry-standard gels in your RGBWW fixtures and how to configure them to get the exact color tones that you're looking for.
In this tutorial, we'll show you how to use Color Mode to dial in the exact colors that you want with modes such as HSI control and XY mode for more color accuracy.
We'll show you how to build your own effects inside of Sidus Link using the different parameters to tailor lighting sequences to the scenes you are shooting. We'll cover System FX, Manual FX, and Picker FX, which will give you full control when it comes to timing your sequences and at any intensity/color temperature that you need.
Download Sidus Link App
Sidus Link Pro
Upgrade to Sidus Link Pro to dramatically expand your light-wielding capabilities with professional features and hardware integration. Sidus Link Pro is currently in beta as a standalone app on iPadOS.
Version 1.3 introduces powerful new control features, including undo/redo functionality, expanded DMX parameters, per-fixture on/off switches, and enhanced CCT & RGB control with HSIC+. These updates improve workflow efficiency, precision, and ease of use, making lighting control more intuitive and responsive for users.
New Features
Undo/Redo Functionality: Allows users to easily revert and restore changes made to lights, including clearing your stage.
On/Off Switches for Each Light: Enables users to toggle individual fixtures on or off, for when the boss says “on/off that for me.”
CCT & RGB and HSIC+ Control: Enhances color and white light control by offering more precise adjustments to CCT, RGB, and HSIC+ parameters.
Expanded DMX Parameters: Adds additional DMX parameters like Variable, Fan, and Strobe channels. Plus the DMX Control channel.
Watch New Episodes of the Sidus Link Pro User Guide Series
Sidus Link Pro 1.3 is here, bringing powerful new tools to streamline your lighting control! Instantly toggle fixtures with the new on/off switch, undo mistakes with ease, and explore expanded DMX profiles for more flexibility. Plus, discover enhanced color swatches, profile copying, and new DMX parameters that give you total control over your fixtures. Don’t miss this deep dive into the latest updates—your lighting workflow just got a whole lot better!
Master DMX lighting control and take your setup to the next level! In this video, we break down DMX universes, addresses, and channels—showing you exactly how fixtures receive and respond to data. Whether you’re just starting out or expanding your DMX network, we’ll guide you through multi-universe setups and introduce advanced Ethernet-based distribution. Get ready to optimize your lighting workflow like a pro!
Unlock Synchronous Cueing
Design dazzling, precise, and responsive lighting cues. Sidus Link Pro sends lighting control protocols: sACN and Art-Net.
Control Any DMX-Compatible Light
Pair with hardware to control any DMX-compatible light wired or wirelessly. Add and organize multiple DMX universes quickly.
An Intuitive Interface
Sidus Link Pro builds on the Sidus Link you know with deep control functionality. Create light groups, swap between cue stacks, and import and export profiles to industry standard formats.
