CueSync vs ShowKontrol
ShowKontrol is a show control platform built around timecode. CueSync adds real-time audio intelligence — beat detection, phrase analysis, and reactive automation that adapts to live performance.
Feature-by-Feature Comparison
| Feature | CueSync | ShowKontrol |
|---|---|---|
| Real-Time Beat Detection | ||
| Timecode Support | LTC, MTC, Art-Net, sACN, TCNet | LTC, MTC |
| Lighting Console Integration | GrandMA2/3, Avolites Titan | GrandMA2/3 |
| Visual Software | Resolume, Disguise, TouchDesigner, Unreal Engine 5 | Limited |
| Audio-Reactive Automation | Frequency, energy, beat, phrase triggers | |
| Pioneer DJ Link | ||
| Cue Stack / Timeline | Theatre & Ultimate editions | |
| OSC Output | ||
| Operating Systems | macOS (Windows & Linux coming) | macOS, Windows |
| Pricing | From $99/mo | Contact for pricing |
Why Teams Choose CueSync
Audio Intelligence
ShowKontrol follows timecode — it doesn't hear the music. CueSync analyzes audio in real time and reacts to beat drops, energy shifts, and transitions that timecode can't predict.
Reactive + Scripted
CueSync's Ultimate edition combines timecode-driven cue stacks with real-time audio-reactive automation. Use both workflows in a single show.
Deeper Visual Integration
Native OSC output for Resolume, Disguise, TouchDesigner, and Unreal Engine 5 — not just lighting, but full visual system automation.
DJ-Ready
ShowKontrol doesn't support DJ workflows. CueSync's DJ Edition is built for club and festival performance with Pioneer DJ Link, AutoPilot, and beat triggers.
Common Questions
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