Observed arrival · 2026-11-14
Deus ex machina puts theatre cues on the actors’ lines
Show-control software for theatre companies that links spoken lines in a script to lighting, sound, video and surtitles.
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$Paid
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●Pro
◎Niche
◉Human
⚑Risk
ƒJS
- For
- Small theatre companies running scripted performances
- Worth noticing
- The page lists DMX, Art-Net, sACN and USB lighting interfaces, plus a free tier capped at 16 DMX channels.
Field notes
The workflow starts with a PDF, Word file or pasted script: users mark trigger words, assign cues and set delays or fades. The illustrated booth view tracks armed and fired cues alongside a timestamped transcript, including a displayed recognition-confidence figure. For lighting, the page names DMX, Art-Net, sACN and USB interfaces, and says a console is not required. The transcript and cue display are presented as an example, not verified live-session evidence.
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○OpenPublic substance visible
$PaidCommerce or pricing visible
✦PrettyNotable craft visible
●ProPolished or operationally mature
◎NicheUnusually specific use
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