Still building out song structure by hand every time?
SongMAnager handles the groundwork for you, setting up the core building blocks of a song in seconds.
With one action, it creates:
- An empty sequence ready for programming
- A timecode track ready to record into
- A dedicated page for the song
- An activation macro that enables this song and cleanly disables the others
No clutter. No overlap. No chasing down what’s still running.
It’s a cleaner way to manage your showfile, giving every song its own space, and a reliable way to switch between them without things stacking or conflicting.
You’re not automating creativity, you’re removing the repetitive setup that slows you down.
👉 Check it out: https://ma.tools/plugins/songmanager
#LightingProgramming #MA3 #GrandMA3
Need your bounces to actually do more than just ping-pong between two looks?
BounceMAker is built for proper programming, not just simple back-and-forth, but multi-step bounce effects that let you shape movement across your rig in a much more intentional way.
Build bounces between presets on any attribute - Dimmer, Colour, Position, Zoom - or stack them together. Then take it further with multi-step bounces, creating layered, evolving phasers that feel far more organic and musical.
This is where things get interesting:
Instead of A → B → A…
you can create bounces like A → B → C → D → C → B → A, all inside a single phaser.
More motion. More variation. More control.
If you’re still programming without BounceMAker, you’re not just working harder, you’re missing out on a whole load of creativity.
👉 Check it out: https://ma.tools/plugins/bouncemaker
#LightingProgramming #MA3 #GrandMA3 #LightingDesign
Working in REAPER and need your hits beat perfect?
ReaperTools is a plugin built for marker-heavy timecode workflows, giving you proper musical control over your timeline:
- Quantise markers to beats or bars (full timeline or selection)
- Insert or remove bars without breaking your structure
- Copy & paste marker groups across sections instantly
Tighten drops. Rebuild sections. Keep every hit locked to the track.
Built for REAPER. Designed for real show programming.
#Reaper #Timecode #LightingProgramming #MA3 #ShowControl #MATools
Stop fighting messy timelines in Reaper.
When you’re deep into timecode with hundreds of cues, markers shouldn’t be slowing you down. ReaperTools gives you a clean, structured way to build and manage your timeline, designed for real lighting and show workflows.
Define your structure. Layer your cues. Keep everything tight, readable, and predictable.
Less mess. More control. Faster programming.
🔗 Learn about ReaperTools here: https://ma.tools/plugins/reapertools/
#Reaper #Timecode #LightingProgramming #MA3 #ShowControl #MATools
Create dynamic Flyout phasers between presets with FlyoutMAker. Easily build Flyouts using any attribute - Pan/Tilt, Colour, Zoom, or combine multiple attributes to design unique, eye-catching effects.
You can also create multi-step Flyouts within a single phaser, allowing transitions like Position A → B followed by C → D, all in one seamless effect.
Interested? Find out more here: https://ma.tools/plugins/flyoutmaker/
ReaperTools is here!
Built for marker-heavy workflows in REAPER, ReaperTools gives you a faster, more structured way to build timelines, manage regions, and work with layered marker logic, without the usual mess.
Whether you're programming lighting, video, or anything time-based, this is about working musically, staying organised, and moving quicker.
→ Structured marker workflows
→ Layered marker system (global + project)
→ One-click region generation
→ Musical marker editing tools
If your sessions are getting dense, this is going to change how you work.
Find out more at https://ma.tools/plugins/reapertools
👨🍳 RecipeTools – Your Recipe Workflow Sidekick 👨🍳
Whether you’re speeding up your programming or refining cues, RecipeTools is packed with features designed to make working with recipes on grandMA3 smoother and smarter.
🔥 Why RecipeTools?
✅ Auto-cleanup – Quickly tidy up the programmer with one click.
✅ ESC key setting – Prevent accidental exits from EditRecipe.
✅ Group filtering – Fine-tune AutoRecipe with group-based filtering.
✨ More Powerful Tools at Your Fingertips:
💡 Search & Replace Recipes
📋 Clone Recipes
🗑 Remove Recipes
🎭 Create CueRecipes
🔁 Go/Release Sequence Recipes
🔄 Convert Programmer to Recipes
🔥 Uncook Recipes
And we’re always adding more. If you’re using recipes on grandMA3, RecipeTools will level up your workflow.
👉 Try it now: ma.tools/RecipeTools
We’ve been working on something new behind the scenes at MATools.
If you use REAPER, this one might make your life a lot easier.
Not quite ready to show it yet…
but we’re getting close.
Stay tuned.
#MATools
🚨 Using PluginUpdater? Make sure you're on the latest version! 🚨
If you’re running PluginUpdater, it’s worth double-checking that you’re on the most recent version.
PluginUpdater makes keeping your MATools plugins up to date simple and painless:
✅ Checks for plugin updates when you’re connected to the internet
✅ Downloads new versions directly to your USB
✅ Installs them straight into your showfile
✅ Lets you see what’s installed, downloaded, and ready to update
If you’re not sure which version you’re on, or just want to grab the latest build, head here:
👉 https://ma.tools/downloads/free/PluginUpdater
Stay current. Stay compatible.
#grandMA3 #MATools #PluginUpdater #LightingProgrammer #ShowfileWorkflow
✨ Need to get your MA3 data out fast?
Grab our Exporter Bundle and get PatchExporter, SequenceExporter, and TimecodeExporter all in one pack. Export your show info straight to CSV or PDF, super handy for sharing or keeping things tidy.
Check it out here:
https://ma.tools/plugins/exporter-bundle
Create Dynamic Phasers with BounceMAker!
BounceMAker makes it simple to create bounce phasers between presets or dimmer values. Whether it’s Dimmer, Colour, Zoom, or a combination of attributes, you can design phasers that are as dynamic as your show demands!
Take it further with multi-step bounces to craft unique, organic-looking effects that stand out.
👉 Read more: https://ma.tools/plugins/bouncemaker
Make your phasers bounce with style!
🎵 Meet MArkersPRO! 🎚️
Sync your Reaper markers directly to MA3 sequences and timecode over a network connection with ease. Plus, MArkersPRO allow you to create macros to control Reaper playback straight from your console.
With a range of configurable options, advanced users can fine-tune every aspect of the sync process to fit their specific workflow and technical needs.
🔗 Learn more: https://ma.tools/plugins/markerspro
