Depence R4

The Depence R4 application is a professional multimedia visualization and show control software platform for real-time simulation of laser projectors, stage lighting, fountains, special effects, video, and complete show productions — available as individual modules to match your workflow and project needs.  From the Manufacturer Depence is a unique visualization application designed for professionals who need to simulate multimedia installations with precise, detailed, and realistic results. It is the ideal platform to control and pre-viz your entire show. All the physical and controlled characteristics of the real equipment are simulated in real-time with pinpoint accuracy — helping you eliminate the guesswork out of visualizing your designs. Depence R4 is built around a modular architecture, allowing you to purchase only the modules relevant to your discipline. Whether you are a laser designer, lighting programmer, fountain engineer, pyrotechnics specialist, video operator, or full multimedia show producer, there is a Depence module built specifically for your needs. Each module integrates seamlessly with the others on a single unified show timeline, making Depence the most comprehensive multimedia pre-visualization platform in the industry. Important: All Depence software requires a Depence R4 USB Dongle to operate. First-time customers must add the USB Dongle to their order. The dongle does not include any software license — at least one software module must also be purchased. Existing Depence 2 or Depence R3 customers do not need a new dongle when upgrading to R4. Features USB Dongle (required for all first-time users): Physical hardware dongle required to run any Depence R4 software; includes USB installation medium, printed Quick Start manual, and Syncronorm lanyard — does not include a software license, at least one module must be purchased separately Modular software platform — purchase only the modules you need, combine any number for complete multimedia show pre-visualization Real-time simulation engine with physically accurate rendering across all show elements Unified show timeline allowing all modules to be synchronized into a single complete production Compatible with major show control systems including Pangolin BEYOND, grandMA, and others MVR file format support for importing stages with 3D models and fixture patching from VectorWorks Patch file import from grandMA and other consoles via XML or CSV Laser Module: Real-time laser projector simulation with scanner inertia, beam divergence, and atmospheric Hot-Beam rendering; compatible with Pangolin BEYOND and major laser control systems Stage Lighting Module: Physical-based raytraced rendering of conventional and intelligent fixtures with Gobos, Prisms, Shutters, Frames, multi-LED support, PBR materials, tone-mapping, and glass-lens rendering Animation Module: Real-time rendering and animation of multimedia show projects including VR support, 3D video projection mapping, integrated media server, and NDI/external video streaming from Resolume, Arkaos, and more Fountain Module: Advanced hydrodynamic physics engine for real-time fountain simulation with modular snap-together device connections and intelligent dependency mapping for accurate water behavior Special-FX Module: Fully customizable particle engine for flames, CO2 jets, dynamic ground fog, spark fountains, fireworks, and more — includes a library of 3,500+ firework effects with full timeline integration Show Control Module: Connects Depence R4 directly to physical show hardware for simultaneous real-time control and visualization, built on 20+ years of multimedia show control engineering Recommended use: Laser show design, stage lighting pre-visualization, fountain show design, pyrotechnics pre-visualization, live event pre-production, multimedia show programming, client presentations, virtual event design Specifications USB Dongle (Required for First-Time Users) Function: Hardware security key required to run any Depence R4 software What's Included: Depence R4 USB dongle, USB installation medium, printed Quick Start manual, Syncronorm lanyard Important: Does not include any software license — at least one software module must also be purchased. Existing Depence 2 / R3 customers do not need a new dongle when upgrading to R4. Laser Module Function: Real-time design and visualization of laser projectors and laser effects Key Capabilities: Scanner inertia simulation, beam divergence simulation, Hot-Beam atmospheric rendering, dynamic cloud and haze controls Compatible Control Systems: Pangolin BEYOND and all major lasershow control systems Stage Lighting Module Function: Real-time design and visualization of conventional and intelligent stage lighting fixtures Key Capabilities: Physical-based raytraced beam rendering, Gobos, Prisms, Shutters, Frames, multi-LED fixtures, PBR materials, tone-mapping, glass-lens rendering, IES intensity distributions, MVR and grandMA file import Animation Module Function: Real-time rendering, animation, and presentation of complete multimedia show projects Key Capabilities: VR support, 3D video projection mapping with keystone/soft-edge/masking, integrated media server, NDI and network video streaming (Resolume, Arkaos, and more) Fountain Module Function: Real-time design and simulation of water fountain installations and multimedia water shows Key Capabilities: Advanced hydrodynamic physics engine, modular snap-together device connections, intelligent dependencies for pipe/cabling simulation, supports all nozzle and fixture combinations Special-FX Module Function: Real-time simulation of pyrotechnics, special effects, and fireworks Key Capabilities: Fully customizable particle engine, flames, CO2 jets, ground fog, spark fountains, firework simulation with 3,500+ effect library, custom asset builder, full timeline integration Show Control Module Function: Connects Depence R4 to physical show hardware for real-time simultaneous control and visualization Key Capabilities: Full multimedia show design workflow from concept to live operation, unified timeline programming, compatible with all other Depence R4 modules, 20+ years of show control engineering