BPTimecode Documentation

Everything you need to generate, receive, and route timecode. Pick a feature, then choose how you want to control it.

🌐 Web UI ⌨️ CLI 🔌 HTTP API 📡 OSC

🚀 Getting Started

Installation

Download and install BPTimecode on Windows, macOS, or Linux.

Quick Start

Get timecode running in under 5 minutes.

System Requirements

Supported platforms and hardware requirements.

Running as a Service

Configure BPTimecode to start automatically on Windows, macOS, or Linux.

⏱ Core Features

Each feature page shows how to use it via Web UI, CLI, HTTP API, and OSC.

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Timecode Slots

Create and manage up to 32 independent timecode sources.

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Playback Control

Play, pause, stop, seek, and set timecode positions.

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Routing

Route timecode from any source to any output.

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Presets & Cues

Save and recall timecode positions instantly.

📡 Protocols

Configure timecode input and output for each protocol.

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LTC Audio

Generate and receive Linear Timecode via audio.

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Art-Net & sACN

Send and receive timecode over lighting networks.

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MTC (MIDI)

MIDI Time Code for DAWs and audio systems.

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OSC Triggers

Trigger actions at specific timecode positions.

📚 Reference

Complete command and endpoint references for quick lookup.

CLI Commands

All CLI commands and options.

HTTP API

All REST API endpoints.

OSC Addresses

All OSC addresses and message formats.

Configuration

Config file options and environment variables.

🎓 Tutorials

QLab Integration

Control BPTimecode from QLab via OSC.

Companion Buttons

Set up Bitfocus Companion for timecode control.

Raspberry Pi Setup

Run BPTimecode as a dedicated timecode box.