Studio Mate

Key features

• Add synchronized timecode markers anywhere on a PDF.
• Tap a marker to jump your DAW to the exact position.
• Toggle between seconds and frames for precision.
• Adjust pre-roll for talent or orchestra sessions.
• Use the built-in stopwatch to mark elapsed time without a DAW link.

Great for

• Take management: Keep OK/NG and retake notes with colors and handwriting.
• ADR / narration: Write timecode directly on script lines in the PDF.
• Pre-production / table read: Rough timing with the stopwatch outside the studio.
• BGM / SE spotting: Mark timecode on a notes PDF and return during review.
• Review sharing: Keep direction notes in the PDF for the next stage.

How it works (quick overview)

Before you start

Please set up a MIDI connection between your DAW and this app.

USB connection (macOS Audio MIDI Setup)

1. On your Mac, open Audio MIDI Setup.
2. Connect your iPad to your Mac via USB.
3. From the Window menu, choose Show MIDI Studio.
4. When your iPad appears, enable Audio and MIDI for the device.

Network connection

1. Make sure your Mac (running the DAW) and iPad are on the same network.
2. On your Mac, open Audio MIDI Setup.
3. From the Window menu, choose Show MIDI Studio.
4. Double-click Network to open MIDI Network Setup.
5. If there’s no Session, create one. Then select your iPad and click Connect.

DAW settings

• Set MTC Generate Port to the iPad.
• Set MIDI Machine Control Remote to its default value.
• Turn MTC Generate ON.

Note: wireless MIDI can work, but USB tends to be more stable if your iPad sleeps.

How to use

• Draw with Pen on the PDF.
• Tap to add a timecode marker.
• Double-tap a timecode marker to edit.
• Long-press a timecode marker to move it.
• When the DAW is stopped, tap a marker to locate your DAW to that position.

Interface shortcuts

Bookmarks

Tap the bookmark icon to open the bookmark list for the current PDF.

Document switcher

Tap the PDF title in the toolbar to open the list of recently opened documents.

Pen & label tools

• Long-press the tag icon to toggle Finger / Pencil mode.
• Double-tap any pen or label icon to open its settings menu.

Editing swatches

1. Double-tap any pen or label icon to open its settings menu.
2. Tap Edit to enter swatch edit mode.
3. Use the color picker to create the color you want.
4. Long-press the swatch you want to replace to save the new color.
5. Tap Reset to restore the default swatch set when needed.

Release history

Support and notes

• Quick guide and FAQ are available in the in-app Help.
• Send feedback through the in-app feedback form.
• Without a DAW link, the stopwatch logs marks but does not control the DAW.
• DAW locate assumes MIDI/MMC/MTC control and may require setup.
• Supports common timecode frame rates; match your project settings.

Terms of Use (EULA): Apple Standard EULA

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