STBY is a professional cue light system for live theatre and events — built for DSMs, ASMs, and stage managers who need reliable, low-friction show control
STBY is a professional cue light system for live theatre and events — built for DSMs, ASMs, and stage managers who need reliable, low-friction show control.
Replace expensive hardware cue light systems with software that runs on devices you already own. The STBY server runs on a Mac backstage; crew and talent connect instantly from any iPhone, iPad, or device with a browser on your show network.
FEATURES
- Standby, Go, and Idle cue states per channel
- Talent/crew confirm flow — READY? button on listener screen
- Group firing — trigger multiple channels simultaneously
- OSC integration — trigger cues directly from QLab
- Monitor view — read-only status board for anyone who needs it
- Auto-discovery — finds the server on your show network automatically
- No internet required — works entirely on your local show network
- Dark interface optimised for low-light backstage environments
WHAT YOU NEED
- STBY Server app running on a Mac (available from http://getstby.app)
- A show network - with a wireless access point.
STBY is designed for real shows, real venues, and real operators. Lean, focused, and fast.