QLab
Universal version latest seen at v4.3.2 · Reported by 1 Mac in the community.
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QLab is a comprehensive control software for live theatre, concert, and event production, allowing operators to orchestrate lighting, sound, and video cues from a single interface. Users press the "GO" button to trigger complex sequences of effects across multiple systems. QLab is widely used by theatres, concert venues, rental companies, and production facilities worldwide for playback, cueing and show control. The software comes in two versions: QLab 4 (mature, stable version) and QLab 5 (current release with additional features). A native Apple Silicon build has been confirmed running on Macs in the Rosetta Check community, and QLab 5 is designed to run natively on both Apple Silicon and Intel Macs.
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1 suggestionQLab 5 runs natively on Apple Silicon with no special steps required—it is a Universal Binary that automatically runs optimised on M-series Macs. If you are still running QLab 4, updating to QLab 5 will give you the native build. Download the latest version from qlab.app, and the installer will automatically provide the native Apple Silicon version on M-series hardware. QLab 5 requires macOS Big Sur (macOS 11) or later, and all your existing QLab 4 show files will open in QLab 5 with full backward compatibility. You can also check for updates directly from within QLab by choosing "Check for updates" from the QLab menu. If you prefer to remain on QLab 4 for compatibility reasons, note that version 4.6.8 and later include official support for Apple Silicon, though QLab 5 is the recommended path forward for full native performance and ongoing development.
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