Software for live production

Timecode tools for the way shows actually run.

Generate LTC in your browser, convert LTC to MTC, and build timecode workflows in Ableton Live.

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A practical toolkit for LDs, programmers, and show systems.

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duckTCSync

Realtime LTC/MTC Converter

Primary release

LTC to MTC conversion done right. Monitoring and routing in one focused desktop workflow.

Receives LTC from an audio interface.
Converts to MTC for apps and systems that require MIDI timecode.
Oscilloscope view for selected-channel waveform monitoring.
Useful for grandMA3 onPC, Pangolin Beyond, laser programming, and computer-based show systems.

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duckTCWeb

Free web-based LTC Generator

Available now · Free

A fast browser-based LTC generator for testing, rehearsals, programming rooms, and show-critical backup situations.

Generates timecode locally on the user's machine.
Download Multiple Files with custom timecode offsets in one click.
Uses very little bandwidth after the page loads.
Designed to feel immediate when you need usable LTC quickly.

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In development

Tools for Ableton Live

These tools are shown here so you can see how the pieces will fit together after duckTC Sync launches. They are not part of the initial release.

LTC to ArtTimeCode

Max for Live device

In development · Ableton Live Suite

A Max for Live device that follows LTC and outputs Art-Net ArtTimeCode.

Requires Ableton Live Suite with Max for Live.

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LTC Generator for Ableton Live

Ableton Extension

In development · Extensions beta

Ableton Live 12 Suite Extension that turns named MIDI clips into placed LTC audio clips.

Currently requires Live 12 Suite Beta 12.4.5 or later. Planned after Extensions leaves beta and ships in a production release of Live.

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Timecode resources

Practical notes for show workflows.

Reference material for understanding and troubleshooting timecode in live production.

Timecode resource

What is LTC?

What LTC Timecode Is, and Why Your Show Suddenly Feels Like It Has a Brain First, tiny nerd note: LTC stands for Linear Timecode, so saying…

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Timecode resource

Types of Timecode

Timecode is the shared clock that keeps a show from turning into a group project with bad communication. Lighting, video, lasers, playback, automation, and other departments…

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Timecode resource

Timecode Troubleshooting

Article goal: Help live production teams troubleshoot common timecode problems quickly, without turning tech rehearsal into a courtroom drama. Timecode is supposed to make the show…

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Timecode resource

grandMA3 onPC timecode workflows

Article goal: Some practical grandMA3 onPC timecode workflows, with real-world tips for getting show playback behaving as expected. grandMA3 onPC is wildly useful for programming, rehearsals,…

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