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Linux Show Player
What it is
Linux Show Player is a free cue player for sound playback in stage productions such as theatre shows and musical plays. It currently supports GNU/Linux systems only. Users can arrange cues in a list layout or a cart layout with touchscreen-oriented buttons. The player supports concurrent playback and pre- and post-wait timing. Realtime effects include equalization, pitch shifting, speed control, and compression, while normalization options include peak and ReplayGain. It can send and receive MIDI and OSC and play almost any kind of media file, according to its documentation. Listed capabilities also include hotkey triggering, multiple soundboards, undo and redo, and multi-language support. Downloads include official and testing builds, Flatpak instructions, and native packages for some distributions; distribution packages may not be current. The documentation calls the application quite stable but recommends production-environment checks because GNU/Linux configurations vary. Support uses GitHub Issues, Discussions, and Gitter/Matrix chat.
For and against
For
- Free GNU/Linux cue player
- Concurrent playback with wait controls
- Realtime equalization, pitch, speed, and compression
- MIDI and OSC send and receive
- List and touchscreen cart layouts
Against
- Only GNU/Linux systems are supported
- Distribution packages may not be latest
- Production testing is recommended for varying configurations
The verdict
Linux Show Player provides a focused, free cue workflow with effects, normalization, automation controls, and hardware-oriented integrations. GNU/Linux support and the project’s package caveat should guide deployment planning.
Who it suits
Linux Show Player fits stage productions needing cue playback on GNU/Linux. It is useful when MIDI, OSC, touchscreen carts, realtime effects, or multiple soundboards are needed.
Plans and prices
Linux Show Player
Free cue player; GNU/Linux systems
Read 7 Oct 2026 · github.com
On the record
- Downloads
- The download page links to official and testing builds, Flatpak setup instructions, and native packages for some GNU/Linux distributions; distribution packages may not be the latest version.linux-show-player.org · read 7 Oct 2026
- Editing
- The project site lists undo and redo changes as features.linux-show-player.org · read 7 Oct 2026
- Integrations
- It can send and receive MIDI and OSC.linux-show-player-users.readthedocs.io · read 7 Oct 2026
- Languages
- The documentation lists multi-language support.linux-show-player-users.readthedocs.io · read 7 Oct 2026
- Layouts
- It offers a list layout and a cart layout with buttons for touchscreens.linux-show-player-users.readthedocs.io · read 7 Oct 2026
- Media
- The documentation says it can play almost any kind of media file.linux-show-player-users.readthedocs.io · read 7 Oct 2026
- Normalization
- It supports peak and ReplayGain normalization.linux-show-player-users.readthedocs.io · read 7 Oct 2026
- Playback
- It supports concurrent cue playback and pre/post wait.linux-show-player-users.readthedocs.io · read 7 Oct 2026
- Purpose
- Linux Show Player is a free cue player intended mainly for sound playback during stage productions, including musical plays and theatre shows.linux-show-player-users.readthedocs.io · read 7 Oct 2026
- Sound effects
- Realtime sound effects include equalization, pitch shift, speed control and compression.linux-show-player-users.readthedocs.io · read 7 Oct 2026
- Stability
- The documentation describes the application as quite stable but recommends testing it in the production environment because GNU/Linux configurations vary.linux-show-player-users.readthedocs.io · read 7 Oct 2026
- Support
- The project directs bug reports and feature requests to GitHub Issues and support discussions to GitHub Discussions or Gitter/Matrix chat.github.com · read 7 Oct 2026
- Supported platform
- The project says only GNU/Linux systems are currently supported and that it is developed and tested for GNU/Linux.linux-show-player-users.readthedocs.io · read 7 Oct 2026
