Tutorials
Step-by-step guides for timecode, cue building, and multi-department show workflows, from track analysis to console programming.
How to chase LTC timecode in your browser (no bridge, no install)
Wire a console's LTC into your laptop and EdiTour's timeline follows it, or send timecode back to the console, all from Chrome or Edge with no extra software.
Timecode vs beat grid: two ways to sync a show to music
SMPTE timecode gives a show a fixed clock; a beat grid tracks the music's actual tempo. Why EdiTour designs in beats, and when your show still needs timecode.
How artists and DJs should review show cues before a tour
Get artist sign-off on the real timeline, while changes are still cheap, instead of discovering disagreements during the tech rehearsal.
What is a show cue? Lighting, laser, and video cues explained
What a cue means to lighting, lasers, and video, and why every department counts them differently when they share the same show timeline.
How to create cues for a GrandMA lighting desk the easy way
Why the real work of GrandMA cue programming happens before you ever touch the console, and how to carry that prep into your show file.
How to analyze a track for show design
Take your song from a .wav file to a collaborative timeline with EdiTour, mapping beats and structure your whole team can build cues against.
Why spreadsheets break down for multi-department show design
Where the shared cue sheet breaks down on a multi-department show, and what to replace it with so lighting, laser, and video stay in sync.