For DAW-led shows
PagePilot Conductor
The DAW-side companion that sends playback position and song changes into Viewer.
PagePilot Conductor carries show information from the DAW side into the live score workflow used by Viewer. It extends a manual tablet workflow into one that can follow the actual playback of the show.
Public page in progress
The standalone public-facing Conductor page will be expanded here over time.
What Conductor is meant to handle¶
In simple terms, it passes song number and playback position from the DAW side into Viewer so the on-stage score can stay aligned with the show.
- Send DAW playback position to Viewer
- Map song numbers or song changes into the Viewer setlist
- Help the on-stage score follow where the show actually is
Where it becomes most valuable¶
Backing-track driven shows¶
When the shape of the song is already defined by DAW playback, score display becomes much easier to trust when it follows that same flow.
Productions with explicit song numbering¶
If cue order and song identity need to stay synchronized between systems, Conductor gives that workflow a clear place to live. It is especially helpful when you want the computer side and the tablet side to open the same song reliably.
When Viewer alone is enough, and when Conductor matters¶
| What you are deciding | Viewer alone is often enough when... | Conductor becomes important when... |
|---|---|---|
| Page-turn timing | Manual control or the Viewer timeline is enough | The score should follow DAW playback position |
| Song switching | You drive the setlist directly on the tablet | Song numbers or show flow should stay aligned with the DAW |
| What leads the show | The tablet side is the main control point | DAW playback is the source of truth on stage |
What already exists today¶
- On the Viewer side, the Conductor scan and setlist-mapping entry points already exist, and the current route into them is documented from the Viewer manual page.
- On the public site side, this page will gradually explain the role, setup ideas, and intended operating model.
What you need before trying it¶
- PagePilot Conductor running on the DAW side
- A tablet with Viewer installed
- A Viewer setlist prepared for the show
- Song-number mapping on the Viewer side if you want the DAW side and tablet side to match by explicit numbers
The setup flow¶
- Build the show setlist in Viewer
- Open
Conductor scanand connect to the nearby Conductor - Open
Conductor setlist mappingand confirm that the DAW-side song numbers point to the right Viewer songs - Rehearse song changes and score following before the show
Good to know before rollout¶
- The current connection path is BLE.
- Conductor does not replace Viewer. It extends Viewer for shows where the DAW is the source of truth.
- If Conductor switches to a song that has no mapping on the Viewer side, automatic following pauses and the current page stays on screen.
Current status¶
This is an early introduction page rather than a full product manual. Detailed setup guidance, screenshots, compatibility notes, and a fuller public explanation will be added as the release takes shape.