Task guides: rider to input list, input list to desk file

Step-by-step pages for the jobs engineers actually do: a rider PDF or photo into an input list, an input list into a native X32, Yamaha, DiGiCo, Allen & Heath, or Avid show, cross-desk conversion, Planning Center, corporate AV, and a Reaper template.

Yamaha DM5 support, coming in 1.6.0

Desk picker and registry wiring for DM5 are in progress. Not shipped yet — here's the real state.

load·in 1.5.9: one show, five tabs

Show, List, Strip, Stage, and File now read and write the same record. Plus Yamaha TF support.

Yamaha TF support

TF1, TF3, TF5, and TF-Rack: import an existing TF project file and export one back.

DiGiCo Quantum 225 support (beta)

Quantum 225 joins load·in as a beta desk, built on the Quantum 112 template.

load·in 1.5.2: slot numbers that hold, and real-file trust

Imported channels keep their console slot numbers, dLive v13 strip write-back, X-Air links preserved.

DiGiCo Quantum 112 support

Quantum 112 is now a public desk in load·in, with its own factory template and corpus.

load·in 1.4.0: the Strip, DAW templates, and patch-in-place

Per-channel Strip view, five DAW template exports, password-protected show files, patch-in-place editing.

Why Your Stage Plot Is Wrong (And How to Fix It)

Five mistakes I see on every tour, the source-of-truth problem behind all of them, and how to fix your plot right now.

How to Import X32 Scene Files to Create Instant Stage Plots

Stop retyping channel names. Import your existing scene files directly into load·in and generate professional stage plots in seconds. This changes everything.

The Complete Guide to Digital Stage Plots in 2026

Everything you need to know about creating, sharing, and managing digital stage plots. From PDF exports to console integration, this is the definitive guide.

X32/M32 Scene File Format: What You Need to Know

Deep dive into the X32 scene file format, what's stored where, and how to leverage this knowledge for better show files and workflow automation.

RF Coordination Basics for the Touring FOH Engineer

You don't need to be an RF expert, but you need to know enough to protect your show. Here's what actually matters for touring engineers.

Why I'm Building go·for·show

After more than a decade working with Belle & Sebastian, DIIV, The Flaming Lips, Hot Chip, and Moses Sumney, I'm building the tools I wished existed. Here's the vision.

How to Create a Yamaha CL/QL Patch List from a Stage Plot

Turn your stage plot into a Yamaha-ready patch list in minutes. Complete guide with color coding, naming conventions, and import tricks.