Modulo Kinetic
Modulo Kinetic is a high-end media server with an embedded live mixer for preparing, simulating, creating, encoding, playing, and controlling show content.
What Modulo Kinetic is
Modulo Kinetic is a high-end media server with an embedded live mixer for preparing, simulating, creating, encoding, playing, and controlling show content. Kinetic Designer can be used offline for study, simulation, and pre-encoding, then distribute media automatically to connected VNode servers. It supports Apple ProRes, HAP up to 8K+, uncompressed sequences such as 10-bit DPX, and Interactive Shader Format. Creative tools include non-linear real-time timelines, 2D compositing, 2D and 3D warping, and X-Map video mapping. The live mixer includes program, preview, and confidence screens, presets, and transition effects. Its 3D workflow includes scene visualization, animation editing, particles, interactive content, and VR show-scene visualization. KineMotion supports optical tracking for projection on moving objects, interaction with 3D scenes, and beacon positions for lighting desks via PosiStage protocol. Multiple operators can work in the media server and mixer interfaces with synchronized content and operations. Designer licenses run only on Windows, and full show playback requires Modulo Kinetic hardware. The 2D+3D license is €90 a month.
Good
- Works with ProRes, HAP, DPX, and ISF media.
- Includes 2D and 3D warping and X-Map mapping.
- Live mixer provides program, preview, and confidence screens.
- Several operators can work with synchronized content and operations.
- Control supports MIDI, OSC, GPIO, and DMX via Art-Net.
Watch out
- Designer licenses work on Windows only.
- Full show playback requires Modulo Kinetic hardware.
- 2D license is watermarked and limited to 2D.
- 2D+3D license costs €90 a month.
Who it suits
Modulo Kinetic suits show designers, graphic designers, and operators who need tools for offline project study, content creation, and programming. Its stated use cases include events, installations, creative mappings, theme parks, museums, and touring.
Verdict
Modulo Kinetic combines media preparation, mapping, mixing, tracking, and show control tools in one system. Check the Windows-only Designer license and hardware requirement for full playback before choosing it.
Plans and prices
From Modulo Kinetic's own pricing page, checked 4 Oct 2026.
| Plan | Price | What it gives you |
|---|---|---|
| Modulo Kinetic Designer 2D | €70, paid once | Watermarked · 2D environment only · 1 blinking output · Full show playback requires Modulo Kinetic hardware · 70.00€ +VAT if applicable |
| Modulo Kinetic Designer 2D+3D | €90 a month | 1 blinking output · Temporary access to external devices · Full show playback requires Modulo Kinetic hardware · Subscription options: 1, 3, 6, 12, or 24 months · From: 90.00€ +VAT if applicable / month |
The facts
Each one read from Modulo Kinetic's own pages, with the date it was checked.
What it does
- 3D and interactivity
- The 3D workflow includes scene visualization, animation editing, a particles engine, interactive content, and VR show-scene visualization.checked 4 Oct 2026
- Integrations and control
- Show control can trigger tasks through Calendar, MIDI, OSC, GPIO, and DMX through Art-Net, and the system supports live input cards using Deltacast FLEX video I/O technology.checked 4 Oct 2026
- Intended users
- The 2D+3D monthly license is described for show designers doing project study and simulation, graphic designers creating content, and operators programming projects offline.checked 4 Oct 2026
- Live mixer
- The embedded low-latency live mixer includes live program, preview and confidence screens, presets, and transition effects.checked 4 Oct 2026
- Media formats
- It handles Apple ProRes, HAP up to 8K+, uncompressed sequences including 10-bit DPX, and Interactive Shader Format (ISF).checked 4 Oct 2026
- Multi-user
- Several operators can work simultaneously in the media server and mixer interfaces, with contents and operations synchronized.checked 4 Oct 2026
- Purpose
- Modulo Kinetic is a high-end media server with an embedded live mixer for show study, simulation, creation, encoding, playback, and control.checked 4 Oct 2026
- Support
- Modulo Pi provides a technical ticketing system, phone support for urgent matters Monday to Friday, and regularly organized training sessions.checked 4 Oct 2026
- Tracking
- KineMotion is an optical tracking module for real-time projection on moving objects, interaction with 3D scenes, and sending beacon positions to lighting desks using PosiStage protocol (PSN).checked 4 Oct 2026
- Use cases
- Modulo Pi describes its systems as serving corporate events, permanent installations, creative mappings, theme parks, museums, and touring.checked 4 Oct 2026
- Workflow
- Kinetic Designer can work offline for show study, simulation, and pre-encoding, then distribute media automatically to connected VNode servers.checked 4 Oct 2026
Where it runs
- Compositing and mapping
- The software supports non-linear real-time timelines, 2D compositing, 2D and 3D warping, and X-Map video mapping.checked 4 Oct 2026
- Platform requirements
- Modulo Kinetic Designer licenses work on Windows only; the listed minimums are Windows 7 64-bit or above and a dedicated GPU with OpenGL 4.1 for 2D or OpenGL 4.5 for 2D+3D.checked 4 Oct 2026
The company
- Founded
- 2010checked 28 Sep 2026
- Headquarters
- La Plaine Saint Denis, Francechecked 28 Sep 2026
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