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Wolfmix W1 MK3 Standalone DMX Lighting Controller

Take complete hands-on control of your lighting show with the Wolfmix W1 MK3, a powerful standalone DMX controller designed for DJs, live performers, venues, event professionals and lighting designers who want to create impressive shows without relying on a computer.

Rather than working like a traditional DMX desk that requires extensive scene programming, the Wolfmix W1 MK3 is built around live performance. Its dedicated Colour FX, Move FX and Beam FX engines allow you to generate professional-looking chases, movement patterns, dimmer effects, colour sequences and music-synchronised lighting directly from the controller.

A responsive 4.3-inch colour touchscreen, four push rotary encoders and 37 backlit performance buttons put the most important lighting controls immediately at your fingertips. Whether you’re running moving heads, LED PARs, bars, scanners, strobes or effects fixtures, Wolfmix makes it easy to build a dynamic show and change it in real time.

Standalone Lighting Control – No Computer Required

The W1 MK3 operates completely independently, so once your fixtures are configured you don’t need to bring a laptop to the show.

Fixtures can be addressed, grouped and arranged directly on the controller. You can create colours, positions, gobos, effects and presets, save complete projects and recall them whenever required.

With support for up to 680 fixtures and beams, 50 fixture types, eight fixture groups and up to 5,000 fixture features, the Wolfmix W1 MK3 is equally at home controlling a compact mobile DJ rig or a much more elaborate lighting installation.

The controller can store up to 100 projects or 3.5 MB of project data, giving mobile users plenty of flexibility for different venues and lighting configurations.

Powerful Colour, Movement and Beam Effects

At the heart of Wolfmix are three dedicated effects engines designed to generate complex lighting effects without manually programming every individual step.

Colour FX lets you create animated colour effects using up to 16 selectable colours. Effects include rainbow patterns, sparkles, chases and other dynamic colour sequences. Wolfmix can work with RGB as well as more advanced colour systems incorporating White, Amber, Lime, UV and CMY.

Move FX is designed for moving heads and scanners, allowing you to quickly create Pan, Tilt, Circle and other movement patterns. Movement size, phase, direction, fan and positioning can be adjusted live, allowing you to reshape the effect to suit the room or stage.

Beam FX provides rhythmic dimmer and beam effects including chases, waves, sparkles and heartbeat-style patterns. A built-in sequencer also allows you to create your own customised effects.

The result is a lighting system that can respond to a performance instead of simply playing back a collection of pre-programmed scenes.

Built for Live Performance

Six dedicated flash controls give instant access to frequently used show functions including:

• Special FX
• Strobe
• Blinder
• Speed
• Blackout
• Smoke

Fixtures can be divided into eight groups, each with independent dimmer and performance control.

Wolfmix also provides dedicated colour, position and gobo palettes, allowing frequently used looks to be recalled instantly. Up to 200 named presets can be stored with configurable hold and fade times, while 80 Live Edit buttons provide an additional layer of immediate fixture control.

This makes the W1 MK3 particularly effective for DJs and performers who need to react to what’s happening on stage or on the dancefloor rather than running an entirely pre-programmed show.

Lighting That Follows the Music

The W1 MK3 offers several ways to synchronise lighting effects with music.

A built-in omnidirectional microphone with adaptive peak detection lets the controller respond directly to ambient sound, while a 3.5 mm line input provides a clean direct audio feed.

Effects can also be synchronised using:

• BPM Tap
• MIDI Clock
• Ableton Link
• OS2L
• Built-in microphone
• 3.5 mm audio line input

Different effects can use different synchronisation methods, giving you considerable control over how movement, colour and beam effects respond to the music.

Huge Fixture Library and Built-In Fixture Builder

Wolfmix provides access to a library of more than 20,000 fixture profiles, with thousands available directly from the controller.

If your particular fixture isn’t already available, the built-in Fixture Builder allows you to create a compatible profile directly on the W1 MK3.

The controller supports standard DMX fixtures including moving heads, scanners, LED PAR cans, wash lights, LED bars, strobes, blinders, effects lighting, smoke machines and many other DMX-controlled devices.

Additional tools include fixture calibration, moving-head limits, fixture flipping, multi-beam fixture splitting and DMX channel testing.

Four DMX Universes and Flexible Connectivity

The Wolfmix W1 MK3 can control up to four DMX universes and 2,048 DMX channels when fully expanded.

Universes 1 and 2 are available as standard, while universes 3 and 4 can be activated through optional WTOOLS add-ons.

Physical DMX connectivity includes:

• 2 × 3-pin XLR DMX outputs
• 1 × 5-pin XLR DMX output
• 1 × 5-pin XLR DMX input/output with WLINK

Any universe can be assigned to an appropriate output, and the controller can even be used as a DMX splitter with universe mapping.

Touchscreen and Hands-On Hardware Controls

The 4.3-inch capacitive colour touchscreen provides visual access to fixture setup, colour selection, movement positioning and project management.

For live control, Wolfmix combines the touchscreen with four accelerated push encoders and 37 illuminated silicone buttons. This gives you physical controls when you need speed while retaining touchscreen precision for more detailed adjustments.

An X/Y positioning grid provides intuitive Pan and Tilt control, while the RGBW colour picker makes selecting and adjusting colours quick and visual.

USB-C and USB-A Connectivity

The MK3 introduces modern USB-C connectivity alongside a USB-A host connection.

USB connectivity provides access to additional functions including MIDI control, project and fixture backup, WTOOLS communication and USB memory storage.

Projects and fixture data can be backed up and restored, making it much easier to protect your programming or move setups between controllers.

MIDI, WLINK and Expanded Control

The W1 MK3 can be integrated with external MIDI controllers, allowing additional control over functions such as group dimmers and preset triggering.

Optional WLINK functionality allows two Wolfmix controllers to be linked together or enables external DMX input functionality.

For users building larger lighting systems, this provides a path to expand the Wolfmix beyond its already extensive standalone controls.

WTOOLS and 3D Visualisation

Although the Wolfmix W1 MK3 doesn’t require a computer for normal operation, connecting it to a PC or Mac provides access to the WTOOLS application.

WTOOLS can be used for additional functions such as project and fixture management, accessing the wider fixture library and synchronisation with compatible software.

Optional Easy View integration also allows your lighting show to be visualised in a 3D environment before connecting the actual lighting rig.

Built for the Road

The Wolfmix W1 MK3 combines a tough ABS enclosure with a powder-coated steel base plate and 100 mm VESA mounting support.

Despite its powerful feature set, the controller remains compact enough for portable lighting rigs, measuring approximately 195 × 220 × 62 mm and weighing just over 1 kg.

Its fast startup also makes it ideal for mobile applications where you need to connect your fixtures, power up and start working without waiting for a computer and software environment to load.

Key Features

• Professional standalone DMX lighting controller
• No computer required for normal operation
• 4.3-inch capacitive colour touchscreen
• 37 RGB backlit silicone performance buttons
• Four accelerated push rotary encoders
• Dedicated Colour FX, Move FX and Beam FX engines
• Up to four DMX universes / 2,048 channels when fully expanded
• Universes 3 and 4 available as optional add-ons
• Control up to 680 fixtures and beams
• Up to 50 fixture types
• Eight fixture groups
• Up to 5,000 fixture features
• More than 20,000 fixture profiles available
• Built-in Fixture Builder
• Up to 100 projects or 3.5 MB project storage
• 200 named presets with fade and hold control
• 80 Live Edit buttons
• Colour, position and gobo palettes
• Built-in microphone for music synchronisation
• 3.5 mm audio line input
• BPM Tap, MIDI Clock, Ableton Link and OS2L synchronisation
• MIDI controller support
• 16-bit Pan/Tilt control
• Multi-beam LED fixture support
• Real-time Beam and Move sequencer
• Fixture calibration and movement limiting
• DMX level monitoring and channel testing
• Project and fixture backup via USB
• USB-C connectivity
• USB-A host connection
• 3-pin and 5-pin DMX connectivity
• Optional WLINK and DMX input functionality
• Optional Easy View 3D visualisation
• 100 mm VESA mounting support

Technical Specifications

Display: 4.3-inch colour TFT capacitive touchscreen
Controls: 37 backlit silicone buttons and four push rotary encoders
Processor: 220 MHz ARM-based CPU
Memory: 8 MB RAM / 16 MB Flash
Audio: Built-in omnidirectional microphone and 3.5 mm line input
DMX Outputs: 2 × 3-pin XLR and 1 × 5-pin XLR
DMX Input/Output: 1 × 5-pin XLR with WLINK support
USB: USB-C and USB-A
Maximum DMX Universes: 4 / 2,048 channels when fully expanded
Fixture Capacity: Up to 680 fixtures and beams
Fixture Groups: 8
Project Capacity: Up to 100 projects or 3.5 MB
Dimensions: 195 × 220 × 62 mm
Weight: Approx. 1.07 kg
Mounting: 100 mm VESA compatible

Who Is the Wolfmix W1 MK3 For?

The Wolfmix W1 MK3 is an excellent lighting control solution for mobile DJs, musicians, bands, clubs, bars, churches, event companies, production teams and venues that want sophisticated DMX control without the complexity of a conventional lighting console or computer-based lighting system.

It combines the immediacy of a performance instrument with the power of a programmable lighting controller, making it particularly effective for users who want to build professional-looking lighting effects quickly and then manipulate them live during a show.

For anyone running modern LED fixtures or moving lights who wants powerful standalone control, music synchronisation and hands-on creative freedom, the Wolfmix W1 MK3 provides an exceptionally flexible centrepiece for the lighting rig.