Time‑line is a web‑based platform that lets lighting designers, VJs, DJs and event producers bind audio tracks to lighting, visual and effects cues on a shared timeline. It streams cue data via MIDI, OSC, LTC and DMX and supports real‑time collaborative editing with cloud sync and preview playback. An AI module can suggest cue placements based on audio analysis.
Funding
Funding not disclosed
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Problem
Live event productions often rely on disparate spreadsheets, manual cue sheets, and ad‑hoc communication, which makes synchronizing lighting, visuals, and effects to music error‑prone and time‑consuming. When setlists change or multiple operators are involved, maintaining alignment across cues can cause missed moments or costly on‑stage fixes.
Solution
Time‑line provides a web‑based collaborative platform that binds audio tracks to lighting, visual, and effects cues within a single, shared timeline. Users import tracks or sync playlists from DJ software, then place and annotate cue points that are automatically time‑coded to the music waveform. The platform streams cue data to show‑control hardware via standard protocols such as MIDI, OSC, LTC, and DMX, ensuring deterministic execution during live playback. Real‑time cloud synchronization lets all team members see updates instantly, so set changes are reflected without re‑programming individual consoles. A built‑in preview mode plays the show as it would sound on stage, allowing designers to validate timing before the event. An upcoming AI module will analyze the audio to suggest cue placements for drops, builds, and transitions, further reducing manual programming effort.
Target Audience
Primary users are lighting designers, VJs, DJs, and event producers who need to coordinate audio‑driven cues for festivals, clubs, and touring productions. The platform also serves technical directors and show‑control engineers responsible for integrating multiple control protocols.
Features
- Web‑hosted timeline editor with drag‑and‑drop cue placement linked to audio waveforms
- Native support for MIDI, OSC, LTC, and DMX output, plus configurable mapping to external show‑control systems
- Real‑time collaborative editing with automatic cloud sync and conflict‑resolution across multiple users
- Integrated playback preview that renders audio and cue triggers in a simulated live environment
- API and webhook endpoints for programmatic cue import/export and integration with DJ software or media servers
- Version history and rollback for cue sets, enabling safe iteration during rehearsals
- AI‑assisted cue suggestion (beta) that detects beats, builds, and drops to auto‑populate initial cue markers