StudioTools is your recording session's new best friend.
Designed for musicians, producers, and creators, StudioTools adds smart automation to your workflow. This lightweight menu bar utility stays out of the way while intelligently responding to your DAW's recording state.
Lyrics Editor & iOS Companion
• Create timestamped lyrics synchronized with your DAW
• Section-based editing (verse, chorus, bridge, etc.)
• Real-time active stanza tracking during playback
• iOS companion app (StudioTools Connect) for teleprompter display
• Three display modes: Scroll, Split, and Focus
• Remote DAW control from iPhone/iPad
• Automatic network discovery, zero configuration
• Perfect for vocalists, songwriters, and live performances
Smart Home Integration
• Control Philips Hue lights automatically based on recording state
• Support for IKEA Trådfri and Dirigera smart home systems
• NEW: Matter protocol support for universal smart home control
• WebHook integration for Home Assistant and other platforms
• MQTT support for advanced IoT automation
• Custom script execution for unlimited possibilities
Video Recording
• Automatic video capture synchronized with your DAW
• Instant camera preview and selection
• Organized, timestamped exports
DAW Support
• Works seamlessly with Logic Pro and Pro Tools
• Real-time monitoring of recording, armed, playing, and idle states
• Support for both bars/beats and minutes/seconds timecode formats
• Simple MIDI setup with clear step-by-step guides
Modern Interface
• Beautiful card-based configuration
• Visual handler picker with live previews
• Automatic device discovery for smart home ecosystems
• Easy setup with guided workflows
Built for macOS with privacy and performance in mind. All automation runs locally—no cloud, no subscriptions. Designed to complement — not complicate — your creative flow.