Create timecoded sequences for grandMA consoles by importing Reaper Project files or CSV marker files.

“Yes — another timecode import tool — but this one has some superpowers.”

Core Capabilities

• Convert Markers to Timecoded Cues: Transform each marker from your source file into a precise timecoded cue.
• Subtrack Integration: Add button triggers (like Top, Go) using subtrack markers. Create these subtracks through either number-only markers or dedicated Reaper tracks.
• Follow-Cues, Infos and Parameters: Set fade times for each cue and create optional follow-cues for an efficient “store /cueonly” workflow. Automatically add cue lengths and timecodes to cue names, with the option to split markers into separate name and info fields.

Step-by-Step Guide

1. Create Markers:
   • Open your audio file in your preferred editing platform (Reaper recommended).
   • Place markers at precise locations. For subtracks, either use numbered markers (e.g. "1", "2", …) or create Reaper tracks with "#ST" in their names. See Subtrack Management for Trigger Buttons.
   • If using software other than Reaper, export markers as CSV in "30 FPS" format for maximum precision (this prevents rounding issues, as grandMA2 operates internally at 30fps).
2. Import Markers:
   • Configure your preferred import options to prepare the marker-list according to your needs. Before importing CSV files, you can configure the CSV format in the GMA Toolbox Settings page. If you're unsure about the format, open the CSV file in a text editor to check its first line.
   • Use Import File to directly open a Reaper Project (.rpp) or a Comma-Separated Values file (.csv). Alternatively, use Import Clipboard to paste data from applications such as Excel.
3. Setup Export Parameters:
   • Configure destination settings for sequences, executors, subtracks, and cues.
   • Set up advanced options including follow-cue settings and info/note extraction.
4. Export Timecode and Sequence:
   • For manual import: Export the generated Macro and Timecode to a grandMA2 or grandMA3 folder.
   • Start automatic import: Send the generated Sequence and Timecode straight to the console.

User Interface Guide

Import Options

• Source Format: Choose the timecode format for input and export.
• Filter Hour: Select markers from a specific hour range and optionally modify the hour value. This is useful when you have multiple audio tracks within a single timeline in your project.
• Add F.C. (Follow Cue): Automatically append follow-cues for markers matching designated keywords (e.g. "hit", "sweep") for an efficient "store /cueonly" workflow. Use "All" (in table header) to toggle the status of currently imported items.
• Add Fadetime to Next Marker: Set fadetime to cue length for all markers without explicit fade time. Use "All" (in table header) to toggle the status of currently imported items.
• Add Length to Name: Append cue duration (time between this and next cue) to cue name. Use "All" (in table header) to toggle the status of currently imported items.
• Add Timecode to Name: Append cue timecode directly to cue name.
• Import Number-Only Markers as Subtracks: Interpret numerically labeled markers as subtracks.
• Import Reaper Tracks named '#ST' as Subtracks: Recognize Reaper tracks labeled "#ST" as subtracks.