Mastering QLab: Insights and Resources

Projects Team • December 5, 2023

Unlocking the Power of QLab: Insights and Resources from Our Intensive Training Workshop


During our QLab Training sessions in the past week, quite a few QLab compatible devices, software packages, and helper tools were mentioned and, as promised, you can find a list of links below.


Interested in any of these products, looking for more information, or want personalized recommendations? Send us an email and we would be more than happy to help!


Software Tools


Audio Effects & Processing:


Audio Loopback Software

Used to patch audio between applications on the same mac


Video Compression & Transcoding:


Video Networking:

  • NDI Tools: various software tools for working with NDI video
  • NDI Scan Converter: Send a computer window from your mac over NDI to other devices
  • Syphon: Send screen capture or an application window to other supported applications on the same mac


Computer Networking:


Software for OSC & MIDI:


Hardware Tools


Video capture and Output Devices


MIDI Devices and Tools


Dante Audio Networking


Mac Expansion, Audio Interfaces, and More Buttons


QLab Links:


Lighting control

  • Supported DMX Interface list and introduction to connecting QLab with lighting systems (and other Art-Net or DMX controlled devices like projector dousers)


QLab Help & Reference


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  • What type of training was offered in this session?

    The session was a 3-day hybrid QLab Training, covering a wide range of topics related to QLab and compatible devices, software packages, and tools.

  • Can I find links to the software and tools mentioned during the training?

    Yes, as promised, a list of links to all the QLab compatible devices, software packages, and helper tools mentioned during the training is available in the blog post.

  • What kind of support is available if I need more information or personalized recommendations on the products?

     For further information or personalized recommendations about the products mentioned, you can send an email to the organizers, who are more than happy to assist.

  • Were any specific software tools for audio and video mentioned in the training?

    Yes, the training mentioned specific software tools for audio effects and processing like Old Skool Reverb, Glitchmachines' Fracture & Hysteresis, audio loopback software like Black Hole by Existential Audio, and video compression tools like Apple Compressor and FFMPEG.

  • What kind of hardware tools were discussed in the training?

    The training discussed various hardware tools, including video capture and output devices like Blackmagic Design products, MIDI devices and tools such as iConnectivity Mio USB MIDI interface, Dante Audio Networking equipment, and expansion tools for Mac like Sonnettech's Thunderbolt PCIe card enclosures.

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