Mac / Windows
- Ableton Live
Excellent for soundscapes and for interactive performances using a LivePad - Trigger
Audio & video playback for Mac / Windows
Mac Only
- Qlab (Free for stereo audio and basic video playback only, licence required for multiple output, audio & video effects or show control playback)
Multiple cues running simultaneously, fully programmable, very easy to use, has become the industry standard for multimedia.
Version 4 can be used for lighting control too (with additional hardware)
TOP TIPS:
– Use Groups
– Rather than using fade cues, you can use the automation function with Qlab to fade out
– Fade cues should really be called ‘Change Cues’ as many parameters can be changed (not just level / volume) - Go Button (Free on the App Store)
From Figure 53, the maker of Qlab - iMiX16 Pro ($19.99 on the App Store)
Windows Only
Free:
- CuePlayer – Baxel Data
Limited functionality with free version - SpotOn (last updated in 2014, so cannot be recommended for security reasons)
Can play WAV or MP3 audio files from a ‘cart player’ style screen – not good for cue-based playback during shows - Multiplay
Not as powerful as other solutions, but free, and may do everything that you need
Paid:
- CSC Show Control
- CuePlayer – Baxel Data
- SFX from Stage Research
- Show Cue System from SCS
- Sports Sound Pro
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