Seamlessly coordinate live events, installations, and experiences with reliable, integrated show control.
Complexity made Simple
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
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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.
PIXERA Integration
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
WATCHOUT Integration
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
- Full Features of Core and Pro
- Limited Run Time
- Limited Support
- Advanced Scheduling
- PJ Link
- Wake On LAN
- Integration with 3rd Parties
- Future Updates
- Manufacturer Support
**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.
- Full Features of Core and Pro
- Limited Run Time
- Limited Support
- Advanced Scheduling
- PJ Link
- Wake On LAN
- Integration with 3rd Parties
- Future Updates
- Manufacturer Support
Additional Features
Custom User Graphic Support
Backup
Quickly restore even in the event of catastraphic failure.
Action Sequence Programming
Create sequences through a clear, drag-and-drop interface—no coding required—so even non-technical staff can build automations.
Element Templates
Multi-Device Support
Countdown to Cue
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.
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.
