> What is SPX Production and who is it for? SPX Production is the professional edition of [[Documentation/Graphics Controller/Overview|SPX Graphics Controller]]— built for live events, live streaming, and sports production teams that need more power and productivity than [[Documentation/Products/SPX Solo|SPX Solo]] offers. It includes everything in Solo plus advanced features for fast-paced, operator-driven workflows. Available for **Windows**, **Mac**, and **Linux**, SPX Production runs on-premise or via [[FAQ/Cloud Deployment|SPX Cloud]] and is controlled through the same browser-based interface. --- > [!TIP] Learn more about SPX Production on the [SPX Graphics website](https://spxgraphics.com/software/production). ## Key Features SPX Production builds on all [[Documentation/Products/SPX Solo|SPX Solo]] capabilities and adds professional productivity tools: - **[[Documentation/Control Interfaces/REST/Overview of SPX API|Controller API]]** — HTTP and WebSocket API for controlling graphics from external applications and devices like Elgato Stream Deck via Bitfocus Companion. - **Quick Callup IDs** — Call up and control graphics with modifiable four-digit IDs for fast operation during live shows. - **Advanced Search & Favorites** — Find and access your most-used graphics instantly with advanced search, favorites, and other productivity features. - **CSV Import/Export** — Round-trip data between SPX and spreadsheets for efficient bulk content management. - **20 [[Documentation/Renderer/Layers|Layers]]** — Up to 20 simultaneous graphic layers, four times the capacity of Solo. - **Multiple Outputs** — Control multiple independent outputs of different aspect ratios from the same interface for more complex productions. - **[[FAQ/Cloud Deployment|Cloud Deployment]]** — Deploy SPX Production in the cloud in addition to on-premise installations. - **[[Documentation/Server/License|License Management]]** — Centralized license management for your SPX instances. - **[[Documentation/Graphic Templates/Formats/OGraf|OGraf]] Support** — Compatible with the EBU Open Graphics standard for interoperability between different graphics systems and tools. > [!TIP] Want pricing or a quote for SPX Production? [Contact us](https://spxgraphics.com/contact). ## Stream Deck Integration SPX Production integrates with Elgato Stream Deck via Bitfocus Companion, allowing operators to assign graphics to physical buttons. Trigger lower thirds, scoreboards, and overlays with a single press— no mouse needed during live production. > [!TIP] Download the [Stream Deck icon pack](https://storage.googleapis.com/spx-gc-bucket-fi/CommunityFiles/StreamdeckIcons.zip) for SPX-branded button icons on your Stream Deck. ## Use Cases SPX Production is designed for hands-on, operator-driven live graphics workflows: - **Live Events** — From ice hockey arenas to concert venues, deliver reliable real-time graphics for scoreboards, lower thirds, and sponsor displays directly from the production booth. - **Live Streaming** — Professional-grade graphics for live streams with [[Documentation/Renderer/Workflows/Live Streaming Software|OBS Studio, vMix, Wirecast]], and other streaming software. - **Sports Production** — Handle fast-paced score updates, contestant data, and dynamic content changes on national TV shows and live sports broadcasts without missing a beat. ## SPX Production vs. Solo & Broadcast SPX Production sits between [[Documentation/Products/SPX Solo|SPX Solo]] and [[Documentation/Products/SPX Broadcast|SPX Broadcast]]. It is ideal for small to medium live production teams, sports, and events. See the [[Documentation/Products/Overview|Products Overview]] for a full comparison. ### What Production adds over Solo - [[FAQ/Cloud Deployment|SPX Cloud]] deployment - [[Documentation/Control Interfaces/REST/Overview of SPX API|Controller API]] for Stream Deck and external devices - Pro productivity tools (quick callup IDs, advanced search, favorites) - [[Documentation/Server/License|License management]] - Up to 20 [[Documentation/Renderer/Layers|layers]] - Multiple independent outputs - SDI/NDI/2110 output (optional) - SLA support option - Creative services and custom development ### What requires Broadcast - [[Documentation/Control Interfaces/REST/Overview of SPX API|Server API]] for automation - [[Documentation/Control Interfaces/TCP/Overview|TCP/UDP]] interface - [[Documentation/Server/Integration/MOS|NRCS (MOS)]] integration - [[Documentation/Server/Integration/NLE|NLE]] integration - Template filler plugin - Newsroom and automated playout workflows - 24/7 playout automation > [!TIP] Not sure if SPX Production is right for you? [Compare](https://spxgraphics.com/software#compare) SPX versions or [contact us](https://spxgraphics.com/contact) to discuss your needs. --- ## Read Next - [[Documentation/Products/SPX Solo|SPX Solo]] — The open-source edition for personal use and light production - [[Documentation/Products/SPX Broadcast|SPX Broadcast]] — Enterprise-grade solution for newsrooms and 24/7 playout - [[Documentation/Products/Overview|Products Overview]] — Compare all SPX versions side by side - [[FAQ/Cloud Deployment|Cloud Deployment]] — Deploy SPX in the cloud