Uploaded August 2025 | Updated September 2026, 1 week ago
I've been working on a desktop tool that helps speed up console preparation using natural language. Instead of manually setting up channels, routing, and basic settings for every show, you can describe your setup in plain English and review the results before pushing to your console.
This builds on my previous experiment: What if you could talk to your console?
youtu.be/yTGguku-q1g?si=IN0OrvJfK-Gfnf3I
This is designed for OFFLINE console prep - not live show automation. You maintain full control by reviewing everything in a spreadsheet format before it touches your mixer.
Currently works with Mixing Station-compatible consoles. Looking for a few early adopters to help refine the workflow and add more console support.
If you're interested in testing this out (or have thoughts on what would make console prep less tedious), reach out: nathan@sounddesignlive.com
Always happy to chat about workflow improvements with fellow engineers.
I've been working on a desktop tool that helps speed up console preparation using natural language. Instead of manually setting up channels, routing, and basic settings for every show, you can describe your setup in plain English and review the results before pushing to your console.
This builds on my previous experiment: What if you could talk to your console?
youtu.be/yTGguku-q1g?si=IN0OrvJfK-Gfnf3I
This is designed for OFFLINE console prep - not live show automation. You maintain full control by reviewing everything in a spreadsheet format before it touches your mixer.
Currently works with Mixing Station-compatible consoles. Looking for a few early adopters to help refine the workflow and add more console support.
If you're interested in testing this out (or have thoughts on what would make console prep less tedious), reach out: nathan@sounddesignlive.com
Always happy to chat about workflow improvements with fellow engineers.
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