Realtime Performance Engine
Live Player
The performance runtime for LichtLabor. Load a show file and go live — the player handles real-time audio analysis, MIDI input, and LED output simultaneously with near-zero latency.
What it does
Designed for stage use. The Live Player keeps your lights in perfect sync with the music from the moment the first beat drops.
Aim
High-performance, zero-latency execution of show files in live environments.
Structure
AudioAnalyzer: Multithreaded FFT beat detection.
Network Engine: UDP Multicast streaming via mDNS.
Override Console: Real-time manual parameter control.
- Real-time FFT beat detection and frequency analysis
- MIDI input — trigger cues, override parameters, sync to DAW
- UDP multicast LED output to multiple devices simultaneously
- Automatic hardware discovery via mDNS on the local network
- Playlist navigation during live playback without gaps
- Master speed, brightness, and color override controls
- Favorites panel for instant cue access on stage
- Integrated Simulator window for rehearsal without hardware
- Low-latency audio pipeline optimized for live environments
Get the Live Player
Download the latest native installer for your platform or build from source.