WebCue is a web-based alternative to QLab, designed to run audio and lighting cues directly in your browser. It’s perfect for live performances, theater productions, or any event needing a cool "GO" button.
"Why use WebCue? It's a ‘cue’-less decision 😄."
- Cue Management: Manual or auto-advance cues. Like a playlist, but fewer awkward song choices.
- Lighting Integration: Control QLC+ via web interface. No disco ball required.
- File Upload: Upload audio folders (Chrome/Edge) or individual files (others).
- BETA Features: Swipe/arrow key shortcuts. Still buggy... use at your own risk.
- Cross-Browser Support: Works, but Firefox/Safari need extra patience. Just use Chrome/Edge. Please and thank you.
- Open WebCue: Launch WebCue
- Pick Your Browser Mode:
- Chromium (Chrome/Edge): Upload a folder. Easy.
- Others: Upload files.
- Create Cues:
- Rename, add notes, set Follow (Auto/Manual).
- QLC+ Lighting: see separate instructions below...
- Save/Load Shows: "Save Show" → "Load Show" → re-upload files/allow directory accsess (told you it would be easier)
- Hit GO:
- Click, spacebar, or swipe left (BETA).
- Fade: on current selected cue (use up and down arrow keys to select cues)
- Stop: Pretty obvious if you ask me....
- Tips:
- Auto-match cues to files. (don't need the same name on file as in WebCue...again, use chrome/edge and use a folder)
- "If it glitches, it’s a feature, not a bug… right?" (just hurry up and report it...)
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Theater Productions: Sync sound effects, music, and stage lighting.
Example: Cue a thunderstorm sound + dim lights. (yes, that is the start of the Percy Jackson musical...) -
Live Music: Trigger backing tracks and spotlights.
Example: Guitar solo → spotlight + delay effect. -
Podcasts: Play sound effects on cue.
Example: "Dramatic pause" → suspenseful music.
- Launch QLC+ with
--web. - Create a function, grab the ID (e.g.,
startfunction:1). - Paste the number (1 in this case) into WebCue’s lighting field.
"Boom. Lights. 🎉"
- Left Arrow: GO — "Like advancing a cringe slideshow."
- Right Arrow: Fade — "Like fading into the shadows… gracefully."
- Swipe: Mobile magic. Don’t trip.
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Files Not Loading?: Re-upload, or press GO and wait a minute. It's slow on first load.
"Restart the Wi-Fi. Or the universe." -
Other Errors? Oh, goodie...
Report Issues — "No judgment. Just fix it."
- Fork the repo: WebCue on GitHub
- Fix a bug, add a feature, or a joke.
- Docs: WebCue Docs
MIT — "Use it, choose it, just don’t relicense it to confuse everyone."
Need help? Visit the Wiki or open an issue (that sigh you heard was me, btw...).
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