Compatible with Microsoft Windows or Mac OSX operating systems, Cognito PC provides the same natural language control interface found on the Cognito Lighting Console, in a stand alone software package.  The Ethernet data output is easily converted to DMX using a Pathport node. 

The two iPad extensions to the neato™  app for the Cognito lighting console and CognitoPC software - SPOT and PLAY - normally $19.99 each, are for a limited time available FREE!

The Pathport VIA 12 is a gigabit Ethernet Switch designed specifically for lighting, sound and video signal routing in all entertainment production systems, including live shows and touring productions. Now available for order.

New build for Cognito and CognitoPC available here ! The May 8 release includes several important updates including effects(!), option so faders always playback Memories, set PIN time on the fly, and much, much more.

Natural language control comes to lighting programming.  Never again will you need a DMX look-up chart. 

Cognito won't intimidate the less-experienced user and won't disappoint the most demanding professional.

The complete management tool for Pathports just got better, with RDM control and an IP address auto-corrector.

To download the full Windows installer, including the Java engine, click here (26 MB)

To download the Windows installer without the Java engine, click here (5 MB)

For those who do not want a Windows installer, just a zip, click here (6 MB)

To download the Mac zip (no Java), click here (6 MB)

To download the Linux zip (no Java), click here (6 MB)

PM5.1.3:  Maintenance release. 

                Provides support for Pathport interface card in W-DMX equipment

                Differentiates DMX hold last look output from active output

                Improved table sorting

                Per-port RDM Device counter added

Window 7 Users:  Please check the "non-bug" resolution at the bottom of the full product page.