Description
TCHelper is your ultimate tool for creating and managing timecode shows on GrandMA3 directly from Reaper. With seamless OSC integration, you can build, edit, and update cues and sequences in real time-making show programming faster, more intuitive, and highly efficient. TCHelper’s user-friendly interface lets you drag and drop cues, rename sequences, and adjust fade times with ease. Thanks to live updates, every change in Reaper is instantly reflected on your GrandMA3 console, streamlining your workflow and eliminating manual data transfers. Whether you’re working on complex productions or quick edits, TCHelper empowers you to focus on creativity and precision, saving valuable time and reducing technical hassle. Experience a new level of flexibility and control in your timecode programming with TCHelper.
Key features
Prepare your Show
With TCHelper, you can pre-program your timecode shows for GrandMA3 absolutely anywhere you can imagine. Whether you’re at home, on the road, backstage, or even in a hotel room, all you need is your laptop and REAPER to start building and editing your show. TCHelper’s seamless integration and simple setup mean you’re no longer tied to the lighting desk or the venue-you have the freedom to work wherever inspiration strikes.
Real-time live update
The live update feature in TCHelper allows you to keep your REAPER project and your GrandMA3 console perfectly synchronized at all times. As soon as you add, move, rename, or delete cues and tracks in REAPER, these changes are immediately sent to your console-no manual exporting or reloading required. This real-time connection streamlines your workflow, making programming and rehearsals much faster and more efficient.
With live update enabled, you can experiment with cue timings and show structure on the fly, knowing that every adjustment is instantly reflected on your GrandMA3. This flexibility is especially valuable for adapting to last-minute changes and creative ideas, both during pre-production and on site. By letting REAPER act as the master for your timecode programming, TCHelper ensures your show remains up to date and ready for playback at any moment
Flexible selection tools
With TCHelper, you have powerful selection and editing tools at your fingertips to streamline the creation and management of your timecode shows. The selection tools let you quickly highlight individual cues, entire sections, or all cues before or after a certain point, making it easy to work with complex timelines.
You can copy and paste selected cues with just a few clicks-simply select the cues you want, copy them, move the play marker to your desired position, and paste. Deleting cues is just as straightforward: select the cues and hit delete, and if live update is enabled, changes are reflected instantly on your GrandMA3 console.
One standout feature is the ability to move the entire show to a new start time. With the dedicated tool, you can select all cues and shift them together to a new time position, allowing for fast global adjustments if your show schedule changes.
These features make TCHelper a flexible and efficient solution for editing, restructuring, and fine-tuning your timecode shows-saving you valuable time and giving you full control over your programming process.
Flexible editing
With TCHelper, renaming cues and adjusting their timing is fast and intuitive. You can easily change the name of any cue directly in the dedicated Rename Cues window, making it simple to keep your show organized and clear-even as your programming evolves.
Timing adjustments are just as straightforward: simply drag cues to new positions on the timeline, or use the input fields to set precise start times and fade times for each cue. These changes are immediately updated in both your REAPER project and, if live update is enabled, on your GrandMA3 console as well.
Powerfull shortcuts
Boost your workflow in Reaper with TCHelper’s powerful shortcuts! Here’s how they make timecode programming for GrandMA3 even faster and more intuitive:
• Create Cues Directly in Tracks:
With dedicated shortcuts, you can instantly create cues at precise positions within any track. This lets you build your timecode show efficiently, placing cues exactly where you need them perfect for detailed show programming.
• Add Cues to the Selected Track:
Need to drop a cue into your currently selected track? Just use the shortcut for “Add Cue to Selected Track” and your new cue appears right at the playhead’s position. No extra clicks, no menu diving just seamless cue creation as you work.
• Play/Pause Control:
Stay in the creative flow with the play/pause shortcut. Start and stop playback instantly, allowing you to test cue timing and make adjustments on the fly without leaving your keyboard.
These shortcuts are designed to keep you focused on your show, making cue management in Reaper with TCHelper fast, precise, and effortless.
System Requirements and Compatibility
TCHelper is primarily developed and tested on macOS. For a stable and reliable experience, at least an M1 Pro MacBook or an equivalent system is recommended.
Since TCHelper runs as a plugin within Reaper, its performance and stability also depend on Reaper itself and the specific system configuration. While I thoroughly test TCHelper across various setups, I cannot guarantee flawless operation under all circumstances or on every combination of hardware and software.
A Windows installation is generally possible, but it is not tested as extensively as the macOS version.
How to use TChelper
Install TCHelper
Installing TCHelper is simple and straightforward. Download the installer, follow the instruction, run the install script in reaper and TCHelper is ready to use, letting you start programming your GrandMA3 timecode shows right away without any complicated setup.
Connect TCHelper to your grandMA3 system
Connecting TCHelper with your GrandMA3 console unlocks a powerful workflow for timecode programming. With just a few simple network settings, TCHelper sends all your cues and sequences live from Reaper directly to GrandMA3 via OSC. This seamless connection lets you create, edit, and update your timecode shows in real time-making your show programming faster, more flexible, and more creative than ever before
Use the network window to setup the connection between TCHelper and grandMA3
If you need more help by connecting TCHelper and grandMA3, feel free to check out the connection tutorial
Create your show
For creating cues and sequences use the “Show Setup” tab in the TCHelper main window.
To get detailed information about creating shows watch the “create your show” tutorial.
Edit your Show
For renaming and adjusting cues use the cue name window.
If you want to rename your sequences you check out the sequence name window
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Tim Eschert –
Hello alienlestudio
Iam sorry to hear that you have such issues with TcHelper. I would love to get in touch with you and fix your problems!
Please send me an E-Mail at: support@lichtwerk.info
Iam looking forward to get in touch with you.
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Veith Schmidt –
I’m sorry to hear about your frustration. There are several easy ways to contact me directly — including the support form on AddOnDesk, the contact link in your order email, and the plugin’s built-in feedback option — but none of them were used.
That’s why your comment about having “no way to reach the seller” is unfortunately not accurate.
Regarding performance: the plugin runs smoothly on most setups, so your issue might be system-specific. If you’d like, I’m happy to take a look and help you optimize your workflow — just reach out through the proper support channels.
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