Руководство

LittleCUE — это приложение-плеер для Android, позволяющее редактировать и воспроизводить локально сохранённые аудиофайлы.

Важно: Необходимо соблюдать авторские права на аудиофайлы. LittleCUE не проверяет авторские права!

A Show is the top-level unit in LittleCue. Each show contains parts, each part contains cues.

• Create new show: Tap the plus icon and choose a name
• Colour coding: Mark shows with colours for quick identification
• Duplicate: Copy a show completely including all parts, cues and settings
• Delete: Permanently removes all associated parts and cues
• Demo show: Included with first installation

PRO: unlimited shows. FREE: up to 2.

Each show can be exported as a ZIP file — including all audio files and settings.

Export options

• Device: Save to device storage
• Share: Via email, cloud or messenger
• USB stick: Copy via Android file manager

Import

• Select ZIP: LittleCue restores the complete show

Use cases

• Backup: Regular backups of your shows
• Device switch: Export on old device, import on new one
• Teamwork: Share shows with colleagues

Important: Uninstalling the app deletes all data. Export first!

Two operating modes, switchable at any time:

Live Mode

For the performance. Activates Stage Mode:

• Volume protection: System volume changes blocked
• Notifications: Suppressed
• Cue lock: Order locked — no accidental reordering
• Panic Button: Always accessible

Rehearsal Mode

Full access to all settings:

• Move cues: Via drag & drop or controller
• Scrub mode: Scrub through audio files for testing
• Settings: All cue settings directly editable

Volume Lock

Independent of mode: prevents accidental volume changes via device buttons.

Parts divide a show into logical sections — acts, scenes or programme blocks.

Part types

• SHOW: Main part with cue list and sequential playback
• SUPPORTING PROGRAMME: Background music with playlists and streaming (Deezer, Spotify)

Part timer

• Part duration: Counts up from part start — ideal for relative timing
• System clock: Shows current time — ideal for fixed start times

Management

• Name: Each part gets its own name
• Colour: For quick differentiation
• Reorder: Freely adjustable order
• Duplicate: Copy a part completely

FREE: up to 4 parts per show. PRO: unlimited.

LittleCue has three cue types:

Audio Cue

Plays an audio file. Settings:

• Volume: Individual per cue
• Fade-in / Fade-out: With logarithmic curve
• Pre-wait: Delay before playback
• Auto-continue: Automatically start next cue
• Loop: Endless loop
• Start/end point: Freely definable

Check Memo

• Function: Checkpoint requiring active confirmation
• Examples: Microphone on? Props ready?
• Display: Distinct icon and dog-ear

Info Memo

• Function: Information display, no confirmation needed
• Examples: Dim lights, Break 10 min
• Use: Stage directions and notes

Cue management

• Name: Each cue gets a name
• Colours: 4 (FREE) or 12 (PRO)
• Reorder: Via drag & drop
• Numbering: Automatic at the press of a button

The main view. Shows all cues sequentially from top to bottom.

Marking logic

• Next cue: Highlighted as ready — GO starts it
• Active cue: Clearly marked as playing
• Past cues: Dimmed

Transport controls

• GO: Start the next ready cue
• PAUSE: Pause current cue
• STOP: Stop current cue
• PANIC: Instant stop of all playback — no fade-out

Navigation

• Scroll: Browse through the cue list
• Select cue: Tap to set as next
• Switch parts: Jump between parts
• Reorder: Drag & drop in rehearsal mode

The second view: cues as tappable tiles in a grid.

Start behaviour

• Instant start: Tap starts playback immediately
• Ready-set: First tap readies, second tap starts

Controlling tiles

• Stop: Tap a playing tile
• Status: Green marking shows active tiles
• Multitrack: Multiple tiles can play simultaneously

Arranging tiles

• Drag & drop: Freely movable in rehearsal mode
• Tip: Place frequently used jingles in the top row

Switching

Switch between cue list and jingle player at any time.

Transport controls

• GO: Start next cue
• PAUSE: Pause — GO again to resume
• STOP: Stop and reset position
• PANIC: Instant stop of all playback without fade-out

Fade

• Curve: Logarithmic for natural transitions
• Times: Freely adjustable
• Manual: Fade can be triggered manually

Audio settings per cue

• Individual volume: Each cue has its own
• Master volume: Overall volume control
• Pre-wait: Delay before auto-playback
• Auto-continue: Next cue starts automatically
• Loop: Endless loop until manual stop
• Start/end point: Freely definable for precise clips

Scrub mode

• Availability: Rehearsal mode only
• Function: Scrub through audio to find specific positions

Multitrack & Ducking (PRO)

• Multitrack: Multiple audio cues playing simultaneously
• Ducking: Other cues automatically lowered (adjustable in dB)
• Return: Volume returns automatically when overlaying cue ends
• Use cases: Speech over music, effects over ambience

Supported formats

• MP3, WAV, OGG, FLAC, AAC, M4A

The cue book (PRO) adds time-based scheduling to the cue list.

Time base

• Part duration: Times relative to part start (e.g. cue at 04:30)
• System clock: Absolute clock times (e.g. cue at 20:15)

Visual reminders

• Yellow flashing: Cue is coming up — get ready!
• Red flashing: Planned time has passed — cue is overdue

Options

• Auto-start: Cue starts automatically at planned time without manual GO
• Combining: Works with fade, pre-wait, auto-continue and ducking

LittleCue supports any USB and Bluetooth controller (PRO).

Supported devices

• USB: Keyboards, keypads, foot pedals
• Bluetooth: Presenters, keyboards
• Other: Any HID-compatible input device

Available actions (13+)

• Transport: GO, STOP, PAUSE, PANIC
• Navigation: Next/previous cue, next/previous part
• Volume: Up, down, mute
• View: Switch between cue list and jingle player
• More: Trigger fade-out, reset cue

Controller profiles

• Multiple profiles: e.g. one for foot pedal, one for presenter
• Quick switch: Switch between profiles

Setup

• Step 1: Connect controller via USB or Bluetooth
• Step 2: Open controller settings in LittleCue
• Step 3: Press key on controller
• Step 4: Choose desired action

Dedicated multi-channel audio output devices from littleCUE are in development.

Until then, any headphone adapter can be used to connect to a mixing console. With combo cables that also charge, hum or noise from the rectifier may occur. Try charging with a power bank instead. Test your configuration carefully before the first real show.

Bluetooth audio output is also possible, with all known issues (latency and dropouts).

Supported devices

• Mini jack output: For all devices with a mini jack connector
• USB: Standard headphone adapters or high-resolution USB-C DAC adapters
• Bluetooth: All devices compatible with your tablet or phone

Settings that apply to all shows:

Language

• Available: 12 languages
• Default: Follows Android system language, manually changeable

Display

• Font size: Adjustable for better readability
• Screen timeout: Can be disabled to keep display on

Audio

• Audio output: Android system output (headphones, USB audio, Bluetooth)
• Note: Bluetooth has noticeable latency — wired recommended
• Ducking level: Global default in dB

Data

• Storage: Display of used storage
• Clear cache: Remove temporary files

About

• App version: Current version number
• Licence: Licence information
• Support: Support links