Software comparison

MadMapper vs VDMX

MadMapper is a projection-mapping tool, while VDMX is a VJ application — they overlap in places but are often used together rather than as substitutes.

MadMapperVDMX
DeveloperGarageCUBE & 1024 ArchitectureVIDVOX
CountrySwitzerland / FranceUnited States
CategoryProjection-mapping softwareVJ software
PlatformsmacOS, WindowsmacOS
LicencePerpetual licence (rental options)Paid licence
Skill levelBeginner → ProIntermediate
First release2011—
Best forArchitectural mapping, LED installations and fast set-ups by small teams.Mac-based VJs who build custom performance layouts.
Key features
  • Surface & mesh warping
  • Edge blending
  • LED & DMX/Art-Net pixel mapping
  • Spatial scanner
  • Built-in generative materials
  • MiniMad hardware player
  • Syphon/Spout & NDI input
  • Modular VJ workspace
  • ISF shaders
  • Syphon
  • MIDI/OSC control

Verdict

Only MadMapper runs on Windows.

Choose MadMapper for architectural mapping, LED installations and fast set-ups by small teams.

Choose VDMX for mac-based VJs who build custom performance layouts.

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