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What are good playback solutions?
I have had difficulties on occasion where I would que something to play on a laptop, tested it, then have the computer suddenly have something more important (snark) to do when I hit play for real. Really embarrassing with everyone looking at me.
I would prefer not to spend a huge amount but sure willing to spend something to prevent this again.
Playlists would be nice too.
My old Toshiba windows vista box is getting old in the tooth too.
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I have had very good results with Sport Sounds Pro. (Windows only) about $150
Also, just downloaded Sound Byte (multi platform) lite version is $40
Both are "cart" style players.
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Qlab on a Mac works fine... especially if you follow their directions to keep the computer from doing anything ‘more important’.
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If you have a spare iOS device, Figure53 also makes GoButton. Sort of Qlab for audio
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If you have a spare iOS device, Figure53 also makes GoButton. Sort of Qlab for audio
QLab was audio only for years before they added video and lighting.
Mac
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QLab was audio only for years before they added video and lighting.
Mac
And I see it is free/cheap for audio only?
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And I see it is free/cheap for audio only?
I don't remember the prices, but it is cheaper for audio only. I just use iTunes for playlist playback, I have used QLab for tight cued playback, but since I own an Instant Replay hardware playback machine I usually use that.
Mac
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And I see it is free/cheap for audio only?
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For $39 this is a good program.
Download the sample here...
http://www.blackcatsystems.com/software/soundbyte.html (http://www.blackcatsystems.com/software/soundbyte.html)
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And I see it is free/cheap for audio only?
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The free version of both GoButton and QLab allow simple cuing and limited routing, of both video and audio, no effects. But definitely worth checking out.
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I don't remember the prices, but it is cheaper for audio only. I just use iTunes for playlist playback, I have used QLab for tight cued playback, but since I own an Instant Replay hardware playback machine I usually use that.
Mac
I consider that the best and most trustworthy playback device.
If he doesn't want laptop-based, Rob should just look into a used Instant Replay.