Resolume

Resolume (Arena & Avenue) is Vj software but can also can output the color or brightness of your pixels to LED strips or other light fixtures via DMX. Beware rthat you need a hardware controller to covert you signal to DMX.

Resolume has great tutorials on their own site to get you started
Tutorials: Check out the explanation of the basics on the Resolume Website

Borrow a license for Resolume at the HKU Uitleen