Depence R2 (often stylized as depence²) is a real-time 3D visualization software designed specifically for "permanent installations" and "complex shows." While competitors like MA 3D or Capture focus on touring concerts, Depence R2 focuses on static rigs with dynamic effects.
Key Differentiator: The "R2" stands for the second generation of the engine. It shifted from a basic pre-viz tool to a full dual-render engine (using Unreal Engine 4 for media and a custom real-time engine for DMX). This allows users to simulate not just the light beams, but the physical behavior of water, haze dissipation, and laser diffraction. depence r2
Unlike competitors that use raster-based rendering (which struggles with reflections and transparencies), Depence R2 uses a fully ray-traced viewport. You can toggle between performance mode and full "Production Render" mode instantly. This allows designers to work on complex stages with hundreds of fixtures without lag, but instantly render a photorealistic frame for client approval. Depence R2 (often stylized as depence²) is a
Yes—if you work on complex installations. No—if you only do local band gigs. This allows users to simulate not just the
Depence R2 is not a casual tool. It is expensive, demanding on hardware, and has a steep learning curve (expect 40 hours of tutorials to become fluent in water simulation). However, for the production company that builds a $2 million fountain show, Depence R2 pays for itself on the first day of installation. It eliminates guesswork, prevents physical collisions, and allows clients to "sign off" on a render before a single cable is laid.
Final Score: 9.5/10 (Deducted 0.5 for high system requirements and dongle dependency).
Depence R2 includes a physics engine for lasers. It simulates real divergence, emission angles, and even eye-hazard zones. For pyro, it simulates burst radius, fallout, and smoke propagation. This allows safety officers to approve a show based on the simulation alone, drastically reducing on-site revision time.