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Cognio Documentation

Welcome to the Cognio documentation. Cognio is Symetrix's DSP platform for designing, deploying, and controlling professional AV systems.

This help file is your complete reference for working with Cognio. It walks you through installing the DesignOps software, connecting compatible hardware, designing signal flows, building control interfaces, and keeping your systems secure and running smoothly. Whether you are setting up your first Space or fine-tuning a large networked installation, use the sections below to find what you need.

Documentation Sections

  • Getting Started — Learn what Cognio DesignOps does, review system requirements, install the software, and find guidance for migrating from Composer to Cognio.

  • Hardware — Explore Cognio-compatible Smart Devices, Managed Devices, and touch panels, along with networking, Dante audio, and hardware reference information.

  • Software — Get to know the DesignOps interface, including the Site, Signal Flow, and CPG views, the supporting Manager views, menus, navigation, and keyboard shortcuts.

  • Control — Understand the many ways to control Cognio, from Control Panel Groups, Presets, and Control Linking to third-party Lua drivers and external JSON-RPC control.

  • Security — Review hardware and system security options for protecting your Cognio devices and site files.

  • Troubleshooting — Find answers to common issues and guidance for diagnosing problems with your Cognio system.

  • Reference — Consult additional resources, background reading, and technical reference topics such as equalization and sidechain processing.