Show control · Figure 53
QLab
macOSBeginner → Pro
QLab is a show-control application developed by Figure 53 (United States). Best for: theatre sound and video playback with simple mapping.
QLab is sound, video, and lighting control for macOS. It's used by everyone, big and small.
Key features
- Cue-based show control
- Video surfaces with corner-pin & mesh warp
- Audio playback & mixing
- MIDI / OSC / Network cues
Version numbers mentioned on the vendor site (2026-10-16): 5.5.
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