MadMapper
MadMapper — Video Mapping & LED Control
MadMapper is a professional video mapping and pixel LED control application for macOS. It combines projection mapping, LED output, and media server capabilities in a single package.
| Feature | Details |
|---|---|
| Platform | macOS (Intel + Apple Silicon) |
| License | Paid ($149–$399 depending on tier) |
| Website | madmapper.com |
Key Features
- Art-Net / sACN output — Control thousands of pixel LEDs over Ethernet
- Projector mapping — Map video onto irregular surfaces (buildings, stages, objects)
- Pixel mapping — Drive LED strips, matrices, and panels directly
- Syphon / Spout / NDI input — Receive video from Resolume, TouchDesigner, Unity, etc.
- 3D surface mapping — Quadrant, mesh, and bezier surface warping
- Media playback — Video files, syphon sources, and real-time generators
- LTC timecode — Sync to external show control systems
Technical Specifications
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Max outputs | Unlimited (limited by system resources) |
| Protocols | Art-Net, sACN (E1.31), DMX over USB, KiNet |
| Input formats | Syphon (macOS), NDI, Spout (Windows via NDI bridge) |
| Video formats | MP4, MOV, ProRes, HAP, DXV, still images |
| Pixel mapping | 1D (strips), 2D (matrices), 3D (volumes) |
| MIDI / OSC | Full control surface support |
| Timecode | LTC, MIDI, Art-Net timecode |
Typical Workflow
- Import media or connect a Syphon/NDI source
- Create surfaces (quads, meshes, or pixel layouts)
- Map surfaces to physical objects or LED fixtures
- Assign outputs (projector screens or Art-Net universes)
- Generate or play back content
- Fine-tune warping, blending, and color correction
Supported Hardware
- Pixel controllers — Falcon, PixLite, Advatek, ESPixelStick, WLED
- DMX interfaces — Enttec DMX USB Pro, Art-Net nodes
- Projectors — Any standard video projector (via macOS display output)