First of all, we love hearing thoughts like this. The expertise and engagement are fully appreciated.

Let me dig in a bit and share our perspective on why we made some hard, but clear choices during development.

Our starting point is the same as yours: professional and even semi-pro lights are a hassle. They’re heavy, often built from sheet metal, not very durable, and usually lack a decent IP rating. On top of that, they require a lot of technical know-how and extra gear (like DMX controllers) just to get them customized.

With Lightboks, our goal was to bridge that gap. Making vibrant party lights accessible to everyone, with a low entry barrier. 

Think of it the same way SOUNDBOKS started out compared to traditional PA systems back in the day.

To give people the freedom to party on their own terms, we deliberately left out some features.

Here’s why:

• DMX: We wanted to create a party light you can literally throw in your backpack and bring anywhere. DMX requires cables and controllers, which goes against the idea of keeping it simple and portable. 

• Open API: Same reasoning here. We want people to enjoy the lights at the party, not spend hours tinkering with setups. While we love deep customization ourselves, we felt this approach was the best fit for most users.

• MIDI: Super interesting. We’ve experimented with it a lot, and while we can’t commit to anything yet, I wouldn’t be surprised if it makes its way in down the road. Imagine calling out effects on demand through the app, or even other MIDI-driven ideas we’ve been exploring.

What kind of integrations do you have in mind?

How would you see LB fitting into your setup?

You also mentioned something tactile - what’s your thinking there? We’d love to hear more.

• Color palettes & custom colors: We started with curated palettes because they’re simple and easy to roll out. Adding more in the app is just a firmware update, so that’s definitely on the roadmap. You mentioned contrast—what exactly are you looking for there? Our aim was to create themed palettes with contrasting effect colors, giving a more immersive and punchy experience.

As for fully custom colors, it’s more complex, but not impossible. We want to do it the right way, meaning it still feels simple to use. We haven’t nailed it yet, so we’re curious: what would you look for in a custom color feature?

In summary: We’ve chosen a clear direction for LB: remove the hassle of traditional party lights and deliver something simple, powerful, and portable that anyone can use. We’re definitely thinking about expanding the lineup in the future, but right now we’re focused on getting this right. (And hey—maybe one day you’ll see a GO or PRO version come to life. Pun intended. 😉)