LivePlay

What LivePlay is

LivePlay is a desktop audio playback app for live shows, designed for live sound operators managing cues. Playlists and cart buttons support cue groups, fades, loops, crossfades and next-cue actions. Cues can be routed to channels on one or more audio interfaces. Mixing and monitoring features include audio buses, EQ, gate, compressor, auxiliary sends, output meters, loudness targets and a master limiter. Operators can control the app with mouse, touch, keyboard, MIDI, HTTP or WebSocket. Media can be added by drag-and-drop or YouTube audio import, and the app supports waveform display and LTC timecode output. A desktop controller can connect to a local or remote audio server over a network. LivePlay runs on Linux, macOS and Windows and is released under the AGPL-3.0-only license. The free plan costs nothing and includes all features, with no licence fees, subscriptions or paywalls. The maker advises using remote control, which uses plain HTTP and WebSocket, on a trusted network. Released installers are unsigned, and macOS builds are not notarized. Problems can be reported through the project's GitHub issue tracker.

Who it suits

LivePlay suits live sound operators who need cue playback and routing for events. Its desktop controller and multiple control methods may suit operators working with a local or remote audio server.

Getting started

1. Visit the LivePlay website.
2. Choose the desktop app for Linux, macOS, or Windows.
3. Install the released app for your platform.
4. Use the Free plan, which includes all features without a licence fee.
5. Connect a desktop controller to a local or remote audio server if needed.

Verdict

LivePlay provides cue playback, routing and mixing tools for live-event audio, with no paid plan features listed. Operators should take note of its network-security guidance and unsigned installers.