Features Overview

Setlists & Cues

Organise your show into setlists, ordered collections of cues that you fire sequentially during a performance. Each cue can contain audio, video, images, lighting, MIDI commands, or any combination.

• Unlimited cues per setlist with drag-and-drop reordering
• In & out points: trim playback start/end without modifying the original file (m:ss text entry)
• Fade timing: configurable fade-out duration per cue (0–10 seconds)
• Auto-advance: automatically progress to the next cue when the current one finishes
• Colour coding: assign colours to visually categorise your cues
• Looping: loop individual cues for walk-in music, ambient tracks, or rehearsal
• Action cues: cues with no audio file that trigger lighting, images, or MIDI instantly
• Markers: label intervals, set breaks, and section dividers in your running order

Audio Playback

Professional audio playback with support for stereo and multitrack routing to USB audio interfaces on iPhone, iPad, and Mac.

• Stereo playback: play MP3, WAV, AIFF, M4A, and more through the device speaker, HDMI, or USB
• Multitrack USB audio: route individual channels from multichannel audio files directly to USB audio interface outputs (up to 32 channels with Gig, Plus, or Pro)
• Audio output routing: choose between Device, HDMI, or USB output per cue
• Click tracks & in-ear monitoring: send different channels to different outputs for click tracks and backing
• Stereo Fallback: automatic downmix to the device's built-in output if the USB interface drops mid-show, with per-channel Mute from Stereo Mix to exclude click, talkback, or in-ear-only channels
• Gapless playback: pre-loads upcoming cues for seamless transitions
• qMix Output Mixer: per-output faders, mutes, solo, and real meters after your cue levels, with mix snapshots (£19.99 add-on, included with Pro)

Video & Visual Output

Display video, images, and visual content on external screens during your show.

• HDMI output: send video to projectors, LED walls, and monitors via USB-C to HDMI
• AirPlay: wirelessly mirror or extend to Apple TV and AirPlay-compatible displays
• Multi-display on Mac: assign video to one display and prompt to another via Output Preferences
• Video cues: play video files as primary cues with full transport control
• Visual media per cue: attach images or video to any cue (including audio-only cues) for display on the external output
• Background images: set a default image per setlist, shown between cues on the external display
• Confidence monitor: preview the external display output on your device screen (can be toggled per setlist)
• Video delay: offset visual media timing to sync with audio latency

Mac & Studio

qPlayer for Mac brings the full qPlayer experience to the desktop, with the addition of Studio, a timeline editor for authoring complete shows.

• Studio timeline: visual timeline with audio waveforms, video lane, DMX lane, and prompt lane
• Show Mode: dedicated performance interface with cue stack, GO button, and confidence monitor
• Multi-display output: assign video and prompt to separate external displays
• Show Transfer: send complete shows (audio, video, DMX, prompts) to iPad or another Mac via AirDrop or LAN Transfer
• Show Readiness: one panel of pre-show checks across audio, video, and lighting
• Keyboard shortcuts: Space=GO, Escape=Stop, plus full transport controls
• Mac mini as a show machine: dedicated, always-on playback device with no phone interruptions

See Mac & Studio for the full guide.

Teleprompter

Display lyrics, scripts, and prompts during your show, on your device or a dedicated external display.

• Simple lyrics: paste or type text into the Lyrics field on any cue for display during playback
• Studio prompt lane: create timed text blocks on the Studio timeline with synced scrolling
• Dedicated prompt display: assign an external display for prompt output on Mac (white text on black, reading guide line)
• Mirror mode: flip prompt text for beamsplitter glass teleprompter hardware
• Confidence monitor: preview video and prompt panels independently on your main screen

See Teleprompter for the full guide.

qDMX Lighting Control

Control your stage lighting using the Art-Net and sACN protocols. No additional hardware required beyond a compatible node.

• Art-Net and sACN: send DMX data to any compatible node or fixture over your network
• Setup Assistant: build your rig one light at a time, with a flash test verifying each fixture; re-run it any time to add lights
• Fixture management: add fixtures with DMX start addresses and profiles (moving heads, PARs, wash lights, and more)
• Fixture groups: organise fixtures into groups for batch editing
• Scenes: create lighting looks with per-channel control across all 512 DMX channels
• Colour palettes: save and apply reusable colour combinations across scenes
• Movement patterns: circle, figure-8, and sweep patterns for moving heads with configurable speed, size, and phase spread
• Effect engine: layer strobes, chases, fades, and beat-synced animations on top of any scene
• Scene per cue: assign a lighting scene to each cue so lights change automatically with your setlist
• Studio timeline integration: place DMX scene blocks on the Studio timeline for precise cue-to-light sync
• Preset scene: set a default lighting scene per setlist, active between cues
• DMX patch view: visual overview of your full DMX universe
• Scene fade: configurable fade-in and fade-out times for smooth lighting transitions

MIDI Control

Trigger cues from external MIDI devices and send MIDI commands when cues fire.

• MIDI input: trigger GO, previous, next, and stop from MIDI controllers, drum pads, foot switches, or any MIDI device
• MIDI Learn: tap a control, press a pad, and the mapping is saved instantly
• MIDI output per cue: send a MIDI note (configurable note and channel) when a cue fires, to trigger external gear, lighting desks, or other software
• USB MIDI: connect MIDI devices via USB (USB-C on iPhone, iPad, and Mac)

Transport & Performance Controls

Purpose-built transport controls designed for live use: large tap targets, clear visual feedback, and minimal risk of accidental triggers.

• GO button: large, unmistakable trigger for the next cue
• Progress bar: visual countdown showing remaining time with colour changes as the cue approaches its end
• Skip & previous: navigate forward and backward through your setlist
• Apple Watch remote: trigger GO, previous, and next from your wrist
• Keyboard shortcuts (Mac): Space=GO, Escape=Stop, Arrow keys for navigation
• Lock screen: keeps the screen active during performance so you never miss a cue

Data & Transfer

qPlayer is offline-first. Everything is stored locally on your device and works without an internet connection.

• Offline-first: no account required. All data stored locally on your device
• Show Transfer: send complete shows (audio, video, DMX, prompts) between devices via AirDrop or LAN Transfer
• iCloud: used for some data sync across your personal devices
• v1 migration: sign in once to migrate existing content from v1

Importing Media

Multiple ways to add content to your setlists.

• From Files: import audio and video from the Files app, iCloud Drive, Dropbox, or any document provider
• From Photo Reel: import videos directly from your photo library
• Show Transfer: receive complete shows via AirDrop or LAN Transfer
• Supported formats: MP3, WAV, AIFF, M4A, MP4, MOV, AVI, and more

Platforms

qPlayer runs natively on the full Apple ecosystem.

• iPhone: All models running iOS 26 or later
• iPad: All models running iPadOS 26 or later, with native iPad layout
• Mac: adds Studio, Show Mode, and multi-display output
• Apple Watch: Remote control companion app (Series 6 or later)

Plans & Pricing

qPlayer uses perpetual licences: pay once, own it forever. Every new install starts with a 14-day free trial of Pro.

See Plans & Pricing for full pricing details and how to manage your licence.