Rocket Show SPARK · Dedicated show controller

Lights, Video, Audio & MIDI —
one tap runs your entire show.

From small stages to full productions. Design it once, then run it with a single tap — perfectly in sync, every single time.

30-day money-back guarantee — no questions asked

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Rocket Show SPARK hardware unit
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Why SPARK

Built for shows that can't afford to fail.

Purpose-built hardware that does one job flawlessly — so you can stop babysitting your setup and focus on the performance.

No more laptop chaos

No crashing software, no tangle of cables on stage. SPARK runs your show on dedicated hardware built for one job: playback that just works.

Frame-perfect sync

Lights, video and audio fire together, down to the frame. What you designed is exactly what your audience sees.

Ready in minutes

Build your show, load the file, press play. No lengthy setup and no engineering degree required.

Product video

Watch SPARK run a whole show.

Two minutes: lights, video, audio and MIDI firing together from a single unit — with no laptop anywhere in the rig.

Nothing loads from YouTube until you press play.

How it works

Three steps from idea to showtime.

01

Design

Build your show on your computer, tablet or phone. Drop in video and audio, add MIDI, design the lighting and layer in triggers and extras.

02

Test & refine

Preview and refine as you go. Adapt quickly for different venues and occasions until everything is exactly right.

03

Play

Run it standalone — trigger by button, app, MIDI, schedule or external signal. No computer needed on site.

The hardware

Everything on board. Nothing to babysit.

Professional connectivity in a compact, road-ready unit — designed to disappear into your rig and just run.

Front panel of the Rocket Show SPARK unit
Front
Back panel of the Rocket Show SPARK unit with ports
Back

Drops straight into your setup

Send DMX or Art-Net to your lighting rig, HDMI up to 4K to your screens, audio to the PA, and MIDI in and out to everything else. Chain multiple units over LAN or MIDI so one unit can trigger the rest.

  • DMX & Art-Net lighting output
  • Video output up to 4K
  • Audio & click tracks
  • MIDI in / out & triggers
Wiring diagram showing SPARK connected to lights, screens, audio and MIDI
Technical features

Everything you need for a professional setup.

Audio

Add audio and click tracks as WAV, MP3 and many more formats.

Lighting

Design impressive light shows and run them over DMX or Art-Net.

Video

Play videos in perfect sync with your music — up to 4K resolution.

MIDI

Sequence MIDI files or fire triggers to control everything around you.

App controlled

Play, stop or cue the next composition from your phone, tablet — or a MIDI drum pad.

Combine

Chain as many units as you like over LAN or MIDI — one unit triggers the rest.

Lifetime updates

Free firmware and software updates, for the life of your unit.

Technical specifications

The full sheet, nothing hidden.

Everything you need to check SPARK against your existing rig before you buy.

Inputs & outputs

Audio
2 × independent stereo outputs (4 channels total), usable as separate mono outputs
Lighting
DMX512 output (3-pin) · Art-Net over Ethernet · multiple universes
Video
HDMI output, up to 4K
MIDI
MIDI In and MIDI Out
Digital I/O
4 × outputs, 2 × inputs · 3.3 V, ≤ 8 mA per pin · terminal blocks included
USB
USB 2.0 high speed — for extra audio/MIDI interfaces or peripherals

System & network

Computing unit
Broadcom BCM2712 quad-core 64-bit Arm Cortex-A76 @ 2.4 GHz · 2 GB RAM
Storage
64 GB — around 49 GB free for your shows
Audio quality
16-bit / 48 kHz · SNR 98 dB typ. · dynamic range 98 dB typ.
Network
Ethernet · Wi-Fi 2.4 & 5 GHz (802.11 b/g/n/ac), antenna included
Dimensions
20.1 × 14.8 × 4.7 cm (L × W × H)
Power
5 V DC, up to 25 W under full load · power supply included
In the box
SPARK unit · power supply with adapter · Wi-Fi antenna · 3 × terminal blocks · printed Quick Start Guide

Indoor use · 2-year warranty · Full details in the Quick Start Guide.

Trusted by creators

Shows that just run — day after day.

“We've had several light and music installations running on Rocket Show SPARK for over 5 years — among them the famous Zauberwald in Lenzerheide.”
R. Wilhelm Head Smashed
“Setup was faster than I expected, and the support is outstanding. Worth every euro.”
Chris Bluemoon Virus of the Cactus
“Our backing tracks used to run off a drum pad. Today one button press starts the whole set: click, samples and lights, perfectly together every night. And no risk of a laptop overheating!”
Adrian Gisler Arcaine

Open source on GitHub since 2017 — no licence server, no lock-in. Your shows keep running, whatever happens to us.

Everything included · one price

Own it outright for €795

  • Rocket Show SPARK hardware unit
  • Show editor & lighting designer — no licence fees, no subscription required
  • Lifetime software & firmware updates
  • 2-year warranty
  • 30-day money-back guarantee
Buy now — €795

30 days to change your mind. Send it back, no questions asked.

Designed & built in Switzerland

VAT included · + €40 shipping worldwide, less in the EU · Delivery in about 2 weeks

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Before you buy

The questions we get most.

Does SPARK work with my existing lighting rig?
Yes. SPARK speaks standard DMX512 over its 3-pin output, so it drives the fixtures, dimmers and moving heads you already own — no need to replace anything.
Is Art-Net supported?
Yes. Art-Net runs over the Ethernet port, so you can drive Art-Net nodes and larger rigs across your network alongside — or instead of — the physical DMX output.
How many DMX universes can I run?
SPARK supports multiple universes. Use the 3-pin DMX output for the line running to your local rig, and Art-Net over Ethernet to reach further nodes as the rig grows.
What happens if a unit fails mid-show?
SPARK is built to run unattended for years, but no single piece of hardware is immune. For shows that genuinely cannot stop — theatre runs, permanent installations, ticketed events — we recommend keeping a second unit on the shelf as a backup. Your show files copy across in minutes.
Can I run several units together?
Yes — units connected over Ethernet or MIDI can trigger and control each other, so one unit can drive a whole rig of them. Note that networked units exchange control instructions rather than a shared playback clock: for outputs that must stay frame-accurate to each other, keep them on the same unit.
Can I just run the software on my own Raspberry Pi?
You can. The software is open source and there's a free Community Edition image for Raspberry Pi on our products page — the same show engine, but you supply the hardware and set it up yourself, so what you end up with depends on the Pi and interfaces you pick. SPARK is the version we build, test and support as one unit: the right ports on the back, a tested image, a 2-year warranty, and it runs out of the box. If tinkering is half the fun, start with the Community Edition. If it just has to work on show night, buy the box.
How long does shipping take, and what does it cost?
Delivery takes roughly two weeks. Shipping is a €40 flat rate worldwide, and less within the EU.
Are VAT, customs and duties included?
VAT is already included in the €795 price. Any customs duties or import charges in your country are paid by you on delivery, as is normal for international orders.
What if it isn't right for me?
Send it back within 30 days, no questions asked. Open the box and try it properly — we just need everything that came in it returned.
One controller

Countless stages.

Wherever a show has to run flawlessly, on cue, again and again — SPARK is at home.

Not ready to buy?

Talk to us first.

Tell us about your setup and we'll tell you honestly whether SPARK fits — before you spend anything.

  • Kitting out a venue, a chain or a touring rig? We do custom pricing on multiple units.
  • Quotes, invoices and purchase orders for institutions — no problem.
  • Answers from the people who build it, usually within one working day.

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The boxed Rocket Show SPARK as it ships

Get started, risk-free.

Unbox, connect and run your first show in minutes — backed by a 30-day money-back guarantee if it's not for you. Everything you need is in the Quick Start Guide.

Download Quick Start Guide (PDF)

Stop babysitting your show.
Let SPARK run it.

Reliable, synchronized playback — every performance, every time.

Buy now — €795

30-day money-back guarantee — no questions asked

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