Show Control Toolchain
Show File Designer
The visual authoring environment for LichtLabor. Build complete light shows — from raw device configuration to timed cue sequences and audio-reactive effects — all in one desktop app.
What it does
The Designer is the creative hub of the system. You build show files here, then hand them off to the Live Player for performance.
Aim
Creation and orchestration of complex, audio-reactive lighting cues.
Structure
Playlist Editor: Sequential cue management.
Trigger Editor: Mapping FFT bands to parameters.
Device Manager: Network fixture mapping.
- Playlist editor with drag-and-drop cue ordering
- Audio trigger class editor — map FFT bands to LED parameters
- Per-cue EQ curves for fine-tuned audio sensitivity
- Device manager — configure IP addresses and strip layouts
- MIDI mapping editor for external controller integration
- Global settings panel (master speed, brightness, color profiles)
- Live preview via the integrated Simulator
- Save / load show files with SQLite-backed local database
- Nextcloud integration for cloud show file storage
Get the Designer
Download the latest native installer for your platform or build from source.