StudioTools – DAW Automation & Smart Studio Control

Features

Designed for creators who want reliable, unified automation without scripting everything manually. StudioTools ships ready for fast setup yet scales to advanced environments.

Lyrics Editor

Create timestamped lyrics with section support. Real-time active stanza tracking syncs perfectly with your DAW playback.

iOS Companion App

Remote DAW control and lyrics teleprompter for iPhone/iPad. Three display modes: Scroll, Split, and Focus. Learn more →

Visual Configuration

Modern card-based interface with instant validation. Advanced JSON editor still available for power users.

Philips Hue Control

Automatic bridge discovery, API key generation, per-state color, brightness & dynamic capability detection.

IKEA Ecosystem

Native Trådfri & Dirigera integration — no cloud relay or external scripts required.

Video Sync

Start/stop camera recording exactly when your DAW records. Timestamped file naming.

WebHook & MQTT

Broadcast state changes or trigger remote automations in Home Assistant, Node-RED, custom services.

User Scripts

Shell and AppleScript execution on state transitions. Extend without plugins.

Low Overhead

Optimized for macOS — minimal CPU footprint and no unnecessary background daemons.

Configuration & DAW Inputs

A glimpse of StudioTools in action. These UI captures show how handlers and DAW input listening are configured using the visual interface.

Handler list showing Trådfri light, Dirigera recording light and air purifier

Typical Handler Setup

Three handlers: Control Room Light (IKEA Trådfri), Studio Entrance Recording Light (IKEA Dirigera) and Control Room Air Purifier (Dirigera). Each reacts to Recording / Armed / Playback / Idle states.

DAW Input Listening

Logic Pro & Pro Tools integration via virtual MIDI ports (Recording Light notes & HUI protocol). Hot reload applies changes without restarting the app.

Configuring IKEA Dirigera light for studio state automation

Configure Studio Entrance Light

Setting up an IKEA Dirigera light to indicate studio recording state. Choose colors and brightness for each state with live preview.

Device picker showing available IKEA Dirigera devices

Select Dirigera Device

Device picker showing all available IKEA Dirigera lights and devices. Select the device you want to control for each studio state.

Controlling IKEA air purifier fan speed based on studio state

Control Air Purifier

Configure an IKEA air purifier to adjust fan speed automatically. For example, reduce noise during recording sessions and increase airflow when idle.

Dark Mode Available

StudioTools fully supports dark mode.

Lyrics Editor

Create and edit timestamped lyrics with section support. Real-time active stanza tracking syncs with DAW playback for perfect timing during vocal sessions.

StudioTools Connect running on iPad showing lyrics teleprompter

iOS Companion App

Remote DAW control and lyrics teleprompter for iPhone/iPad. Three display modes: Scroll (auto-scrolling), Split (active + next stanza), and Focus (large text).

Smart Home & Environment

Light scenes, air quality devices, recording indicators — unify them behind one automation layer. StudioTools speaks multiple protocols directly, avoiding brittle chains.

Capability Detection

Automatically adapts UI to RGB, temperature-only or dim-only lights.

Reusable Credentials

Add more handlers without re-entering gateway secrets or bridge keys.

Multi-Handler Orchestration

Different actions across multiple ecosystems for a single DAW state.

Future-Proof

Architecture supports adding new ecosystems with minimal friction.

Automation & Extensibility

Whether you run a compact writing setup or a full production room, StudioTools scales from simple light cues to complex multi-service triggers.

State Machine Core

Debounced, reliable DAW state interpretation (Recording / Armed / Playing / Idle).

Script Sandbox

Executes scripts safely from a designated application scripts directory.

Hot Reload Config

Change configuration and apply instantly without restarting automation stack.

Logging & Insight

Integrated log viewer surfaces real-time action trace & diagnostics.

Why StudioTools

Not limited to a single light protocol. One purchase delivers broad automation coverage.

Dimension	StudioTools	Typical Light-Only Tool
Distribution	Mac App Store (signed, auto-updated)	Manual ZIP download
Lighting Ecosystems	Philips Hue, IKEA Trådfri, Dirigera	Usually Hue bridge only
Lyrics Editor	Timestamped lyrics with iOS teleprompter	Not included
iOS Companion	Remote control & lyrics display	Not included
Video Recording	Integrated DAW-synced capture	Not included
Automation Channels	WebHook, MQTT, Scripts	None or limited
Configuration	Visual UI + Advanced JSON	Basic or single-function panels
Extensibility	Scriptable triggers	Rarely exposed
Privacy Model	Local-only processing	Varies

Pricing

StudioTools is a one-time App Store purchase offering more capability than single-purpose light sync utilities. No subscription. No forced cloud account.

One-Time Purchase

Own the current feature set and receive ongoing optimizations.

High Value Density

Lighting + video + automation + ecosystem breadth.

Future Growth

Additional integrations and features planned.

No Dark Patterns

No trial lockouts or hidden recurring billing.

Privacy & Architecture

We treat your creative space with respect. All processing is local, and only explicitly configured network endpoints are contacted.

Local Processing

No background cloud dependency or telemetry beacons.

Granular Permissions

Camera / microphone / screen access requested only when needed.

Data Separation

Configuration stored in user defaults JSON, scripts isolated.

Transparent Logs

Actions visible in integrated viewer for audit & troubleshooting.

Ready to Automate Your Studio?

Install StudioTools from the Mac App Store and unify light, video & workflow automation today.

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