StevieR Posted July 23, 2007 Share Posted July 23, 2007 Sorry Steve, but I think you're missing the point here.No, not missing the point - just raising a related one. Dan didn't say he believed he shouldn't have to pay for the software, he just said it wasn't an option.That is true. However, I should add in retrospect that my points were directed a little more generally at those who expect something for nothing these days. (Sorry Dan) I regularly come across people who are after software for little or no cost - even to the extent of piracy. The intended use of said software is often for real-world use and, like I said before, people should reward those who develop the tools if only to encourage continuing development of these. Yes, there is still a community of developers putting out freeware but this will always be limited. Me - I purchased Sound Cue System which works pretty well for the uses I've put it to in theatre. Steve Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dan (now in stereo) Posted July 24, 2007 Author Share Posted July 24, 2007 Very Noble Steve :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Johnno Posted July 24, 2007 Share Posted July 24, 2007 I just bought CSMD - Computerised Sound Mixing Deck - for £20 or so. Easy to use. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dan (now in stereo) Posted July 24, 2007 Author Share Posted July 24, 2007 I just bought CSMD - Computerised Sound Mixing Deck - for £20 or so. Easy to use. You know I do like that program, its very easy to use and very clearly laid out and all at a very reasonable price! Especially if your a small am-dram group, after all it was professionally developed for one! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
entersoundman Posted July 24, 2007 Share Posted July 24, 2007 Qlab is pretty good on a Mac tryout Mixvibes on PC, aswell. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dbuckley Posted July 26, 2007 Share Posted July 26, 2007 You know I do like that program Theres a comparison of several products in the Wiki. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sound Man Posted July 27, 2007 Share Posted July 27, 2007 I use a piece of software called "Sound Cue System" available from Here. It enables you to have all of your songs / sound effects cued up and they are each activated using the space bar, as soon as one has played the next one is ready. Hope this helps. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gyro_gearloose Posted July 27, 2007 Share Posted July 27, 2007 Just a quick thought : Have you connected your laptop up to your sound system to see what it sounds like? I only ask because in the past when I've used laptops I got horrible interference from the laptops PSU. It went away when the laptop was running on its batteries. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
J Pearce Posted July 27, 2007 Share Posted July 27, 2007 I have had this problem, in my case caused by the video laptop (connected to my desk for a dvd). A set of balancing transformers can help, or various permutations of earth lift cables. An external sound card also makes life easier, as they often have balanced outs. The easiest solution, though not always possible, is simply to run on battery when connected to the PA. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
johnsharpe Posted July 28, 2007 Share Posted July 28, 2007 Newbie poster here, great forum! We (at work) use SportSoundsPro. It's on the web and relatively inexpensive ($50usd?). The interface is customizable with large "buttons" that you set to be the track you want....the roll is instant and you can also customize the cue point on a trk-by-trk basis. With a touch screen, it's awesome as a 360-Systems Instant Replay replacement! There's alot of features for the money, all-in-all it's a really cool piece of software. John Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dan (now in stereo) Posted July 29, 2007 Author Share Posted July 29, 2007 You can do a similar large button playback system with a program called show pro midi but its gona cost you Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Harvey_51 Posted July 30, 2007 Share Posted July 30, 2007 Does anyone know of a program which I can use to run my wav./mp3. audio from a laptop in a cued format. I really like this simple program http://www.showpromidi.com/index.htm which does what I want and little more, despite it's retro look, however it's about £50 :) which isn't really an option. Any suggestions? Hi yeah, I use Q-Lab, which is for Mac, but Sound Cue System is a good one to try for Windos (about £30) Q-lab is free.Oli J Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Squirrel Posted July 30, 2007 Share Posted July 30, 2007 :) Another vote for sound cue system, used it many a time and had no problems, have even used it to run a pro panto for 3 years in a row faultless. And value for money. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
back_ache Posted August 1, 2007 Share Posted August 1, 2007 I use a piece of software called "Sound Cue System" available from Here. It enables you to have all of your songs / sound effects cued up and they are each activated using the space bar, as soon as one has played the next one is ready. Hope this helps. We use it too, it's brilliant for the money, we do six channel sound with it and even send cues to the lighting systems via MIDI! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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