NovaStar Software

NovaStar Kompass FX3

Flagship 12-layer LED media playback software with unlimited outputs and backup

Kompass FX3 is the flagship tier of NovaStar's Kompass FX software. It plays 12 mixing layers plus audio across unlimited output channels, and adds custom OSD, subtitled-video playback, image sequences, remote and central control, and dual-machine backup - the professional choice for large, mission-critical LED installations. It is the tier preinstalled on NovaStar's ET-series media servers.

Mixing layers12 + audio

Output channelsUnlimited

DecodingGPU hardware decode + render

LicenseDongle / code

BackupDual-machine

Best forLarge pro installs needing redundancy

Key capabilities

Simultaneous playback of 12 mixing layers + 1 audio
Unlimited output channels
Live and pre-edit modes
Custom OSD and playback of subtitled videos
Image-sequence playback and media collections
Remote control via UDP or TCP/IP, and central-control units
Dual-machine (primary/backup) redundancy
Layer mask, cropping, keying, blurring and opacity
Controlled via NovaStar VICP

User manual

📄 Kompass FX3 Multimedia Playback Software User Manual V3.13.0

Kompass FX3 is the flagship playback tier; for projection blending and warp correction step up to FX3 Pro. It ships preinstalled and licensed on the ET4S-G media server. 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 with a professional GPU. FX3 is activated with a USB dongle or registration code and supports unlimited outputs plus primary/backup redundancy. It is preinstalled on the ET4S-G and ET16S-G media servers.

FAQ

How many layers and outputs does Kompass FX3 support?

FX3 plays 12 mixing layers plus one audio channel across unlimited output channels.

Does Kompass FX3 have backup?

Yes - FX3 is the only standard tier with dual-machine (primary/backup) redundancy, which is why it is used in mission-critical installs and on the ET-series media servers.

Which media servers ship with Kompass FX3?

The NovaStar ET4S-G and ET16S-G media servers ship with Kompass FX3 preinstalled and licensed.

What is the difference between FX3 and FX3 Pro?

FX3 Pro (Professional Edition) adds a projection-grade output toolset on top of FX3 - edge blending, geometry/warp correction, output segmentation, EDID tools, Spout input and test patterns.