CueSync vs Manual Timecoding
Manual timecoding means hours of pre-production for every show. CueSync listens to the music and automates cue execution in real time — zero prep after initial setup.
Feature-by-Feature Comparison
CueSync
- 1.0Connect
- 2.0Cue
- 3.0Fire
- 4.0Coordinate
- 5.0Recover
Manual Timecoding
- 1.0Connect
- 2.0Cue
- 3.0Fire
- 4.0Coordinate
- 5.0Recover
Where CueSync is different
Hours Saved Per Show
A typical manually timecoded show takes 4-8 hours of pre-production. CueSync's beat-event processing works in real time — set up your cue mappings once and reuse them.
Live Adaptability
Manual timecode breaks when the DJ changes the set or the band goes off-script. CueSync follows the actual audio — tempo changes, key changes, and improvisation are handled automatically.
Superhuman Reaction Time
Even the best operator can't consistently react in under 100ms. CueSync's beat detection is held to a sub-5 ms budget on the cue-evaluation path, and it holds that on the last song of the night.
Best of Both Worlds
CueSync doesn't replace manual control — it augments it. Use real-time automation for reactive moments and manual cues for scripted ones. The Production edition combines both workflows.
Common Questions
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Ready to Automate Your Stage?
Download CueSync free and run the built-in demo show — press Space and its cues fire against simulated outputs, no hardware required. Subscribe when you're ready to drive a real rig.