StudioTools Connect

FREE companion app for StudioTools. View DAW timecode, control recording, and follow synchronized lyrics on your iPhone or iPad during studio sessions.

Transform your iPhone or iPad into a professional studio companion with StudioTools Connect – the free iOS app that seamlessly integrates with StudioTools for Mac.

WHAT IS STUDIOTOOLS CONNECT?

StudioTools Connect brings your recording session to your iOS device, providing real-time DAW status, timecode display, and synchronized lyrics prompting. Perfect for vocalists, musicians, and producers who want hands-free access to essential session information.

KEY FEATURES

Real-Time DAW Integration • Live recording status (Recording, Playing, Idle) • Accurate timecode display synced with Logic Pro, Pro Tools, and other HUI supported DAWs • Multiple timecode format support (SMPTE, Bars.Beats, Minutes:Seconds, Samples) • Customizable display options (hide frames, keep screen awake)

Professional Lyrics Prompter • Timecode-synchronized lyrics display • Automatic scrolling and highlighting during playback • Current + Next section preview • Large, readable text optimized for distance viewing • Perfect for vocal recording sessions

Studio Remote Control • Monitor recording state from anywhere in the room • Clean, distraction-free interface • Works over your local Wi-Fi network • No internet connection required

PERFECT FOR:

• Vocalists recording in the booth • Musicians tracking instruments away from the computer • Producers monitoring sessions from the live room • Podcasters following scripts during recording • Voice-over artists tracking narration

HOW IT WORKS

1. Install StudioTools on your Mac (separate purchase)
2. Download StudioTools Connect on your iOS device (FREE)
3. Connect both devices to the same Wi-Fi network
4. StudioTools Connect automatically finds your Mac
5. Tap your Mac's name to connect
6. Start recording - it's that simple!

REQUIREMENTS

• StudioTools for Mac (version 2.1 or later) - available on the Mac App Store • iOS 17.0 or later • Mac and iOS device on the same local network • Compatible DAW: Logic Pro, Pro Tools, or any DAW with HUI/MIDI control surface support

PRIVACY & SECURITY

• All communication happens locally on your network • No data sent to external servers • No account registration required

ABOUT STUDIOTOOLS

StudioTools is a professional macOS application that bridges your DAW with smart home automation, video recording, and now iOS devices. StudioTools Connect extends this functionality to your iPhone and iPad, making your entire studio smarter and more connected.

SUPPORT

Questions or feedback? Contact us at studiotools@norn.io or visit norn.io/studiotools

Note: StudioTools Connect is a companion app and requires StudioTools for Mac (sold separately) to function.