MultiPlay

What MultiPlay is

MultiPlay is a free Windows program for playing cues in theatre and corporate settings. It can play audio files and playlists, show images with transitions, and play video. Cues can run together or in sequence, and can stop or fade other cues. They can also send serial or network strings, OSC commands, and MIDI commands to control external equipment. Audio cues can be assigned to groups routed to stereo audio cards, while preview can use another stereo output. The program also supports hotkey triggering, voice effects, and multiple soundboards. The listed MultiPlay plan costs nothing and is for Windows 32-bit; video DLLs are offered as a separate download option. The maker describes version 3 as freeware for private or commercial use and invites donations. Its release post lists version 3.0.244.0, with Windows 32-bit downloads available with or without video files. The maker recommends checking releases for suitability before using them in a live environment. Feedback, bug reports, and feature suggestions are directed to the da-Share forum. The da-Share site identifies its owner as David Duffy, whose forum profile lists Brisbane, Australia.

Who it suits

MultiPlay suits theatre and corporate users who need to play and sequence audio, image, and video cues on Windows. Its cue commands and audio routing also suit setups that control external equipment or route audio to separate outputs.

Limits

The listed MultiPlay plan is for Windows 32-bit. Video DLLs are available through a separate download option.

Getting started

1. Visit the da-Share MultiPlay website.
2. Choose a Windows 32-bit download.
3. Select the download option with or without video files.
4. Use the forum for feedback, bug reports, or feature suggestions.
5. Check a release for suitability before using it in a live environment.

Verdict

Choose MultiPlay if you need free cue playback for private or commercial theatre and corporate use, with cue sequencing and external equipment commands. Look elsewhere if you need a platform other than Windows 32-bit or require video DLLs in the main download.