[QLab] Cue audio, video & midi @ random w program changes on footswitch

ericlane.com trash at ericlane.com
Thu May 31 15:22:03 PDT 2007


Hi,

I do a solo-act show. I need to cue my backing tracks at random with a midi
footswitch that sends program change messages that simultaneously cues an
audio track, a midi track that has program changes for all my outboard fx
year (automates all my patch changes for gtr and voc).  And another mid
track that send midi messages (bank select and program change) to cue light
scenes that are already programmed into a Lanbox unit, and finally a video
file.....like I said, everything cues with one program change from a
footswitch.

Can qlab do this without rocket science and jumping through hoops?  And what
is the price for that tier of the software?

I'm currently accomplishing everything except video right now by using the
chunks feature in Digital Performer.  I never look at the laptop or touch a
mouse during the show.  The idea is to choose song 1-127 at my feet, hit
play on a 10 key while working the audience, and have the show fully
automated on each song.

Right now, I can play enable any song in the show at random via the
footswitch, then I hit return on a 10 key to start the song.  While the song
is playing I can punch in the next song I want at my feet.  When the current
song finishes, that next song cues up.  I can change my mind about the next
song at anytime while the current song is playing, and DP just cues up the
file associated with the last program change sent at my feet.

Just curious if Qlab can do all this and cue the video as well.

Thanks!



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