Hey r/Laserists, I'm Alex. I've got a friend who's a hobbyist DJ, and I love running lasers for his sets. I wanted the show to actually follow him live: pitch changes, whatever track he drops next, in any order. So I built TimecodeLink - it turns CDJ/Rekordbox/Serato playback into MTC/Art-Net/LTC timecode that BEYOND (and similar) can chase in real-time.
Short demo: on YouTube or Instagram. Full demo link below.
It works well for my own setup, but I'd really like to know how it holds up across different rigs and use cases. There's a free 30-day evaluation period (no card, no signup). If you've got a moment to try it with your gear, I'd love your feedback: what works, what doesn't, what's missing for your workflow. Please post results, bugs, or ideas in this thread or over at r/LiveShowSystems so I can act on them.
Inputs
- PRO DJ LINK — CDJ-3000, CDJ-2000NXS2, XDJ-AZ, XDJ-1000MK2 etc.
- Rekordbox v7.2.10+ - Just the app needed.
- Serato DJ Pro – (beta, feedback welcome).
Outputs
Timecode
- MTC — Pangolin BEYOND, Madrix etc.
- Art-Net Timecode — grandMA, Avolites, ETC Eos
- LTC (SMPTE audio) — Resolume Arena, any console/app with audio TC input
Tempo / Beat Sync
- Ableton Link Triggers
- OSC — per-track cues (Resolume clips, laser scenes, DMX presets)
Platforms
- macOS 12+
- Windows 10+
Links
- Download: https://timecodelink.com
- Short Demo: https://youtube.com/shorts/jPvRZKa8tfk
- Full Demo (slightly older version, no waveforms yet): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4KXmTrqy0L8
- Feedback: support@timecodelink.com or r/LiveShowSystems
Happy to answer questions