Is Kompass FX0 free?
Yes. FX0 is the no-cost entry tier of Kompass FX, activated with a registration code. It is limited to one layer and one output.
NovaStar Software
NovaStar Kompass FX0
Free entry tier of NovaStar's Kompass FX media playback software
Kompass FX0 is the free entry tier of NovaStar's Kompass FX media playback software. It drives a single layer on a single output with software and hardware decoding - ideal for demos, commissioning and basic single-screen LED playback - and gives you a no-cost path onto the same Kompass FX interface used across the FX1, FX2 and FX3 tiers.
Mixing layers1
Output channels1
DecodingSoftware + hardware
LicenseRegistration code (free)
Best forDemos & single-screen testing
Key capabilities
- Free entry tier, activated with a registration code
- Single layer on a single output
- Software + hardware decoding
- Ideal for demos, commissioning and basic single-screen playback
- Same Kompass FX interface as the paid tiers - easy upgrade path
Kompass FX0 is the free starting point; FX1, FX2 and FX3 add layers, outputs, 3D mapping and backup. See the full Kompass FX comparison to compare FX0, FX1, FX2 and FX3 side by side.
Manuals and Release Notes
No public PDFs are listed yet.
Platform Support
Runs on Windows 10/11 64-bit. FX0 is activated free with a registration code and is limited to one layer and one output. Step up to FX1, FX2 or FX3 when you need more layers, outputs or backup.
FAQ
What can Kompass FX0 do?
FX0 plays a single layer on a single output using software and hardware decoding - perfect for demos, commissioning and basic single-screen LED playback. For multi-layer, multi-output or backup, step up to FX1, FX2 or FX3.