Software comparison

disguise Designer vs QLab

disguise Designer is a media server, while QLab is a show-control application — they overlap in places but are often used together rather than as substitutes.

disguise DesignerQLab
DeveloperdisguiseFigure 53
CountryUnited KingdomUnited States
CategoryMedia serversShow control
PlatformsWindowsmacOS
LicenceSoftware with disguise media-server hardwareFree to program; paid licences to run advanced features
Skill levelProBeginner → Pro
First release——
Best forStadium tours, broadcast, large permanent installations.Theatre sound and video playback with simple mapping.
Key features
  • 3D stage visualiser
  • Projection study & calibration (OmniCal)
  • Large multi-server playback
  • xR / virtual production
  • Timeline sequencing
  • Cue-based show control
  • Video surfaces with corner-pin & mesh warp
  • Audio playback & mixing
  • MIDI / OSC / Network cues

Verdict

Only disguise Designer runs on Windows.

Only QLab runs on macOS.

Choose disguise Designer for stadium tours, broadcast, large permanent installations.

Choose QLab for theatre sound and video playback with simple mapping.

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