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THANK YOU FOR AN AMAZING ISE 2025!

The Control Buddy Team had an incredible time at ISE 2025, where the energy was high and the industry’s newest innovations were on full display. Our booth was buzzing with visitors eager to explore Control Buddy 1.2 and learn about its deeper integration capabilities—especially our brand-new PIXERA support.

THANK YOU FOR AN AMAZING ISE 2025!

The Control Buddy Team had an incredible time at ISE 2025, where the energy was high and the industry’s newest innovations were on full display. Our booth was buzzing with visitors eager to explore Control Buddy 1.2 and learn about its deeper integration capabilities—especially our brand-new PIXERA support.

What is Control Buddy?

What is Control Buddy?

Control Buddy is an innovative, pro-built control system for the A/V industry, designed to be used by everyone—from seasoned programmers to front-desk staff. Its fully customizable interface makes even the most complex operations as simple as pushing a button. Built with deep industry knowledge, it’s not just easy and affordable, but purpose-built to handle the real-world demands of daily A/V operations.

Features

Remote Tablet Operation

  • Portable & Convenient
    Manage all your show controls from anywhere, whether you’re backstage or across the venue.
  • Real-Time Feedback
    See live system updates and status indicators, making troubleshooting and adjustments faster than ever.
  • Intuitive Interface
    A clean, user-friendly layout built for touch screens ensures easy navigation and control, even for non-technical users.

Action Sequence Programming

  • One-Click Control
    Combine multiple commands into a single click, drastically reducing complexity and setup time.

  • Visual Workflow
    Create sequences through a clear, drag-and-drop interface—no coding required—so even non-technical staff can build automations.

  • Reusable Sequences
    Save common sequences as templates to keep your workflow consistent and adapt them quickly for future events.

Template Customization

  • Tailored Interfaces
    Build custom layouts and control panels that match your workflow, making it easy for any team member to operate.

  • Drag-and-Drop Configuration
    Easily arrange buttons, sliders, and other UI elements—no coding needed.

  • Flexible Permissions
    Set different user roles for your operators, so each person sees only what they need for their specific tasks.

Our Trusted Integration

FEATURED

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Introducing Control Buddy for PIXERA—a seamless, powerful control solution built to optimize your media server workflow. With direct TCP socket integration to PIXERA’s JSON RPC API, Control Buddy taps into a subset of PIXERA’s capabilities, enabling easy timeline control and immediate access to essential information. 

By utilizing a subset of PIXERA’s API, Control Buddy allows you to control timelines and access vital information with ease.

Experience the difference with Control Buddy for PIXERA, and redefine how you manage your media server projects.

Key Features

  • Tablet over WIFI control
  • Browser-based control
  • Advanced import and merging capabilities
  • Templates and presets for quick setup
  • Custom user graphic support. JPEG / PNG / SVG / GIF
  • Import of shows
  • Action sequence programming
  • Time to next cue indicator
  • Go to named cue functionality
  • Jog wheel with timeline information
  • Automated information pickup from Media Servers
  • Multiuser capabilities
  • Scheduling features
  • Automated fader control
  • Visual time-to-cue indicator
  • Cluster mode control
  • Multi-version show backup
  • Hardware dongle license
  • 12h / 24h Clock options
  • Wake on Lan
  • Pj Link
  • Power Point import

For

WATCHOUT® Users

Control Buddy offers native support for Dataton WATCHOUT (versions 6 & 7), enabling direct communication and central control of all your WATCHOUT timelines and inputs.

Key Features

  • Grouped Inputs:  Format to batch multiple inputs together for simultaneous adjustments—ideal for synchronized scene changes or layered visual effects.
  • Multi-Timeline Command: Trigger Play, Pause, Jog, or specific Cues across different timelines at once, letting you line up complex sequences in just a few clicks.
  • Centralized Management: Eliminate the hassle of juggling multiple interfaces. Access every WATCHOUT element directly from the Control Buddy console, saving you time and reducing risk of errors.

Download Control Buddy Today

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TRIAL
Free/license
  • Full Features of Core and Pro
  • Limited Run Time
  • Limited Support
PRO
$995/license
  • Advanced Scheduling
  • PJ Link
  • Wake On LAN
CORE
$495/license
  • Integration with 3rd Parties
  • Future Updates
  • Manufacturer Support
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**All prices are subject to change without notice. Duties, taxes, and shipping fees may apply and vary by region. Additional charges may be added by your local or regional partner. This listing does not constitute a binding offer.

TRIAL
Free/license
  • Full Features of Core and Pro
  • Limited Run Time
  • Limited Support
PRO
$995/license
  • Advanced Scheduling
  • PJ Link
  • Wake On LAN
Buy now
CORE
$495/license
  • Integration with 3rd Parties
  • Future Updates
  • Manufacturer Support
Buy now

Additional Features

Custom User Graphic Support

Prebuilt layouts that speed up your initial setup and maintain consistency across events.

Backup

Automatic secure backups protect your configurations and help you restore quickly if needed.
Quickly restore even in the event of catastraphic failure.

Action Sequence Programming

Easily combine multiple commands into a single click, reducing show complexity and saving setup time.
Create sequences through a clear, drag-and-drop interface—no coding required—so even non-technical staff can build automations.

Element Templates

Element Template makes it easy to save and reuse your show elements across projects. Eliminate repetitive work by importing entire sections or single components, quickly adapting them for new scenarios. With Element Template, you’ll boost consistency, cut down programming time, and keep your workflow both efficient and scalable.

Multi-Device Support

With the ability to syncronize multiple devices, their controlls, elements, as well as their look and feel, the Control Buddy System provides unparalelled features to enable simultaneous control within the ecosystem.

Countdown to Cue

Real-time timers keep everyone aligned on critical moments.

Trusted by Industry Experts

We are expanding our Reseller Network

Join our global network of partners and help bring Control Buddy’s innovative show control solutions to clients everywhere. As a reseller, you’ll receive dedicated support, product training, and exclusive pricing—empowering you to grow your business while offering a best-in-class automation system.

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We are expanding our Reseller Network

Join our global network of partners and help bring Control Buddy’s innovative show control solutions to clients everywhere. As a reseller, you’ll receive dedicated support, product training, and exclusive pricing—empowering you to grow your business while offering a best-in-class automation system.

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