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Hephaestos
The audio, lighting and video cue player for theatre
Hephaestos brings sound, lighting, video and automation cues into one stage-management interface. Prepare effects, synchronize media and trigger each cue with the precision live performance demands.
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A show desk that is easier to run
Hephaestos replaces stacks of players, small utilities and improvised workflows with one space to build, test and perform a theatre cue sheet.
Move faster in rehearsal
Find a cue, correct a level, adjust a fade or replay a sequence without slowing down work on stage.
Trigger with confidence
Readable cue flow, direct controls and synchronized media keep attention on the performance when timing matters.
Adapt to the rig
Multichannel audio, DMX, ArtNet, MIDI, Arduino and video: Hephaestos fits theatre, touring and creation setups.
Everything a cue sheet needs
Sound, lighting, video, automation and external control work together so the operator does not have to jump between several tools.
Performance audio
Up to 100 independent stereo players, professional outputs, surround panning, fades, crossfades and ASIO/WASAPI/DirectX/CoreAudio drivers.
Integrated video
Trigger video media with the same cue logic as sound and lighting, with clear markers for rehearsal work.
External control
DMX, ArtNet, MIDI, OSC, macros and assignable parameters connect Hephaestos to consoles, sensors and stage devices.
Lighting and DMX
Memories, masters, cue lists, patching, curves, ArtNet and USB DMX interfaces from the same workstation.
MIDI and Arduino
MIDI input and a dedicated Arduino library for hardware controllers, custom interfaces and stage electronics.
Automation
Automate parameter changes while keeping the cue logic readable and easy to adjust.
From rehearsal to blackout
A working interface for preparing cues, monitoring media and running the show with the essentials in view.
Beta tester program
Become a beta tester
Test Hephaestos free for 2 months
Selected beta testers receive a free 2-month subscription to try Hephaestos on a real cue sheet and send field feedback.
Ready for your next cue sheet?
Install Hephaestos on your show computer, build a real sequence and quickly see whether the workflow matches the way you work on stage.