At Cine Gear 2025, Aputure showcased the newly released Sidus Link Pro 2.0. After extensive beta testing. Sidus Link Pro 2.0 now includes Aputure Auto-Patching and Auto-Configuration, as well as all the features of Sidus Link for iPad, including Diagram Master, Magic Program, Magic Infinity FX, etc., all packaged into a clean, intuitive iPad interface.
The whole premise of Sidus Link Pro 2.0 is to bring console-grade lighting control power without any of the complexity.
What’s New in Sidus Link Pro 2.0
Aputure Auto-Patching and Auto-Configuration
- Automatically add Aputure lights to Sidus Link Pro and send the configuration to the lights without needing to select a Profile or DMX address, saving time. Typically, setting up 30 lights for DMX control takes at least 30 minutes. Aputure’s Auto-Patching and Auto-Configuration does it all in 5 simple steps. The more lights you have, the more time you save.
Sidus Four Realtime Feedback & Remote Configuration Enhancements
- Realtime Port Feedback in Sidus Link Pro – Displays port connection status similar to Sidus Four’s screen.
- Sidus Link Pro can now manage Sidus Four over Ethernet as well as Wi-Fi.
- Power Loss Notification – Alerts users when power is lost and device is running on backup.
- Remote Management of Wi-Fi Channel Selection and 2.4 GHz Blocking from Network Connections Menu.
- Firmware Version 2.0 required. Download from Aputure.com.
Sidus BT View Mode
- Dedicated view for Bluetooth-only workflows
- Full fixture control including System FX, Picker FX, Magic FX, Pixel FX
- Cues are hidden to prevent interference with CRMX setups
Other Features
- Ultra-precise 0.1% Dimming
- Pixel Control
Subscription System
While many people feel subscription-based software is a bit annoying, in this case, I can see the benefit as you might not need to use it as frequently and can save some money by pausing and restarting when you have the need.
- Pro Plan: Diagram Master, Magic Program, Magic Infinity FX, 1 Universe DMX/CRMX Control (via sACN and Art-Net), Cue Sequencing and Editing, Auto-Patching.
- $9.99 USD /Month or $99.99 USD /Year. Check the App Store for regional pricing.
- Max Plan: Diagram Master, Magic Program, Magic Infinity FX, 4 Universes DMX/CRMX Control (via sACN and Art-Net), Cue Sequencing and Editing, Auto-Patching.
- $19.99 USD /Month or $199.99 USD /Year. Check the App Store for regional pricing.
- No subscription necessary for firmware updates, Auto-Configuration and Auto-Patching, Diagram Master and Sidus Four Monitoring and Configuration.
