showstack / software / show-cue-system
Show Cue System (SCS)
Windows cue playback software for theatre sound, covering audio cues, video, MIDI and DMX triggering. The main Windows counterpart to QLab in community and regional theatre.
Protocols it speaks
| Protocol | Direction | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| midi | bidirectional | MIDI triggering and output. |
| midi-show-control | bidirectional | MSC in and out. |
| osc | bidirectional | OSC control. |
| dmx512 | out | DMX output via interface. |
| art-net | out | Art-Net output on supported versions. |
| ltc | in | Timecode chase. |
What to watch for
The Windows alternative to QLab, and cue lists do not transfer between them. A production moving platforms is a re-programming job.
Audio device selection is a Windows problem more than an SCS one. Lock the interface and disable device switching before the show.
Typical use
- Theatre sound cue playback on Windows
- Triggering lighting cues from the sound operator position
- Community and educational theatre
Sources
- Show Cue Systems — Show Cue Systems primary
Understand the mechanism
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