Conductor

Conductor is a lightweight piece of software that enables you to preview DMX, analog, video and audio channels as well as other output values characteristic to live recording organized in a visually appealing timeline.

The setup is quick and uneventful, especially since it entails decompressing the archive. Upon launch, you come face to face with an appealing GUI that is well-structured and easy to navigate, so it is unlikely that you are going to encounter any issues getting around.The main window is split into several tabs that are representative for their functions, namely Input Controllers, Timeline, DMX recording, Deployment and Devices.

The interface also features several other panels that are displayed irrespective of the tab you are in. You can preview the details about the show you are recording via the Properties panel or check out your audio and video samples along with the command lists from the Resources/Devices panel.

A noteworthy feature of the program is that it enables you to manage all aspects of the recording using a controller device that you are familiar with. Consequentially, you can use your mouse, keyboard, joystick or your favorite gamepad to handle the recording.

The idea behind the program is to provide you with a flexible environment where you can map and record external devices to multiple channels and hence, employ the devices to program your show in real-time. It is worth mentioning that you can edit the input values according to the utensil used, meaning you can invert or scale the ones with feedback and define the values for the gadgets with no force feedback.

If you are looking for a solution that enables you to manage most aspects of a live recording using your favorite device, then perhaps Conductor might be worth a try.