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CartDeck

Your studio. Your sound. Instant.

The broadcast-grade cart machine, reimagined for Mac and iPad. Trigger, layer and sequence audio instantly for live radio, podcasts, events and houses of worship.

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CartDeck for Mac · CartDeck Remote for iPad

Illustration. Interface is in development and will change.

2,400Pads: 50 banks of 48, fired instantly.
4Playback modes: POLY, HOLD, FOLLOW, LOOP.
∞iPad remotes per host. No seat licences.
LANAll audio stays on the Mac. No cloud required.

Every tool. One surface.

From a single stinger to a four-hour show rundown, CartDeck keeps you in control when it matters most.

2,400 pads at your fingertips

50 banks of 48 pads. Assign any clip, add a custom image, and fire instantly. Go full-screen and every pad becomes a target you can't miss.

Stack it. Hold it. Loop it.

POLY layers sounds. HOLD plays only while pressed. FOLLOW auto-advances your queue. LOOP keeps the crowd going. Switch modes mid-show.

Edit without fear

Trim heads and tails, add fades and adjust gain, all non-destructive. Zoom 20× into the real waveform. Your originals are never touched.

Record on the spot

Capture audio straight into the library. Analog-style VU meters stay live before you hit record, perfect for dialing in a mic.

Every play, logged

An immutable as-run log records every clip, timestamp, operator and device. Export to CSV or JSON for compliance, billing or review.

Organized, searchable, ready

Nested folders with instant search. Import WAV, AIFF, MP3 and M4A, or browse Freesound for new effects and add them in one click.

Show rundowns

Hit play and walk away.

Build your queue from clips, folders or full playlists. Lock items so they stay after playback. CartDeck advances through every cue, in order and on time.

One-click backup captures your entire world (library, banks, playlists, edits, logs and settings) so you can restore on any Mac and pick up exactly where you left off.

CartDeck Remote for iPad

The Mac runs the show. The iPad runs the room.

Hand an iPad to every operator. CartDeck Remote finds the host automatically, signs in with credentials you set, and puts the full pad grid under their thumbs.

  • Zero-config discovery on your Wi-Fi
  • As many iPads as you need, with no per-device fees
  • All audio stays on the host Mac

Two native apps. One seamless workflow.

No cloud, no latency, no compromise.

CartDeck

For Mac

  • Complete audio workstation
  • Media library with nested folders
  • 50 banks × 48 pads
  • Recording with analog-style VU meters
  • Non-destructive clip editor
  • Queue, playlists and show rundowns
  • Immutable as-run logging
  • Full backup and restore
  • Multi-iPad remote server

CartDeck Remote

For iPad

  • Wireless touch control surface
  • Zero-config host discovery
  • Secure username and password sign-in
  • Full pad grid that fills the screen
  • Play, pause, stop: one tap
  • POLY, HOLD, FOLLOW and LOOP modes
  • 50-bank switching
  • Dark interface built for dim studios
  • Unlimited iPads per host

Made for moments that can't wait.

Whether it's a morning-drive bit or a fourth-quarter horn blast, CartDeck delivers when you hit the pad.

📻 Morning drive & talk radio🎙 Podcast production⛪ Houses of worship 🎭 Theatre & stage🏅 Arenas & stadiums🎤 Corporate events 🎶 Live DJ & performance🎓 Campus & education📺 Live streaming

Tech specs

In development. Features and requirements may change before release.

Availability
In development for the Mac App Store and App Store. Pricing will be announced closer to release.
CartDeck (host)
macOS 14 Sonoma or later (planned)
CartDeck Remote
iPadOS 17 or later, any iPad (planned)
Audio formats
WAV, AIFF, MP3, M4A
Pads
50 banks × 48 pads, with custom images
Playback modes
POLY, HOLD, FOLLOW, LOOP
Editing
Non-destructive trim, fades and gain; waveform zoom up to 20×
Logging
Immutable as-run log with CSV and JSON export
Networking
Local network only: Bonjour discovery, credentialed remote sign-in. No internet required.
Privacy
No analytics, telemetry or tracking. Library, recordings and logs stay on your devices.

Frequently asked questions

When will CartDeck be available?

CartDeck is in active development. Email us to hear about betas and the release.

Does CartDeck need an internet connection?

No. The Mac and iPads talk directly over your local network. The only optional online feature is browsing Freesound for sound effects.

How many iPads can I connect?

As many as you need. There are no per-device fees and no seat licences.

Where does the audio play from?

From the host Mac. iPads are control surfaces. Audio never leaves the Mac, so there's no streaming latency.

Can I use CartDeck for compliance logging?

CartDeck keeps an immutable as-run log of every clip, timestamp, operator and device, exportable to CSV or JSON for your compliance, billing or post-show records.

On air, on cue.

CartDeck is in development at Forensic Intelligence.

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