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Stage Research Co-founder Taps SFX and LightFactory for Regional Theater
by David Steinberg
Wednesday, December 29, 2010

Stage Research continued its commitment to regional theater when co-founder Carlton Guc put SFX and LightFactory software through their paces on two recent Ohio productions.

Stage Research Updates Light Shop as New Website
by David Steinberg
Wednesday, December 29, 2010

Stage Research Updates Light Shop as New Website

Stage Research Supplies SFX 6 Deluxe for Coyote REP Theatre Company's "The New Normal"
by David Steinberg
Thursday, October 21, 2010

Stage Research, a leading developer of audio and lighting software, continues its outreach program to local and regional theaters with a new initiative earmarked for the Coyote REP Theatre Company’s production of “The New Normal” in Greenwich Village. The play spotlights the lives of young women who have survived breast cancer.

The Fairmount Performing Arts Conservatory Scores Double Benefits with Stage Research
by David Steinberg
Sunday, October 10, 2010

The Fairmount Performing Arts Conservatory (FPAC) in Novelty, Ohio, a high-caliber theater school for children and adults, which launched a professional theater last year, has been a double beneficiary of its new relationship with Stage Research Inc. FPAC not only hosted the latest series of Stage Research Sound and Lighting 411 open houses but also reaped the rewards of using some of the best equipment in the industry for its encore production of the musical, "13."

Stage Research Names Horizon Solutions as Master Distributor for Canada
by David Steinberg
Thursday, April 29, 2010

Stage Research continues to expand the network of master distributors for its popular line of audio and lighting software by naming Horizon Solutions of London, Ontario as master distributor for Canada. Horizon Solutions is a one-stop provider for professional audio, theatrical and concert lighting and video system needs.

Stage Research Reappoints KAVE Theatre Services as Master Distributor for Europe
by David Steinberg
Thursday, April 01, 2010

On the heels of announcing a master distributor in China for its popular line of audio and lighting software, Stage Research is pleased to report that KAVE Theatre Services in Burgess Hill, West Sussex, England has been reappointed as its master distributor for Europe.

Stage Research Adds Key Lectrosonics Feature to RF Guru
by David Steinberg
Tuesday, March 23, 2010

Stage Research will unveil an important new feature for its RF Guru product at the 2010 USITT (United States Institute for Theatre Technology) Conference & Stage Expo in Kansas City, Missouri, March 30-April 3. The upgrade has been developed in collaboration with Lectrosonics, which will be sharing the Stage Research booth at the show.

Stage Research Names Biyao Ltd. Co. as Master Distributor in China
by David Steinberg
Monday, March 15, 2010

Stage Research has increased the availability of its products in the international market by signing Biyao Ltd. Co. in Beijing as its master distributor in China.

Stage Research Unveils USITT Plans to Introduce RF Guru, Offer SoftPlot Update and Launch Twitter Promotions
by David Steinberg
Monday, March 01, 2010

At the upcoming 2010 USITT (United States Institute for Theatre Technology) Conference & Stage Expo in Kansas City, Missouri, March 30-April 3, Stage Research will introduce its new RF Guru product, offer an update to SoftPlot, and launch a series of Twitter promotions guaranteed to capture the attention of all attendees.

Stage Research Unveils SoftPlot 9.2 Update
by David Steinberg
Monday, February 22, 2010

Stage Research has announced the release of SoftPlot 9.2 with many new features designed to expand the functionality of the popular graphical design software that enables lighting designers to plot lighting and manage paperwork at all levels of the industry.

Stage Research Supplies Garland Independent School District with Extensive Array of Software for Fine Arts Programs
by David Steinberg
Monday, February 08, 2010

Stage Research has teamed with Romeo Music in Dallas to turnkey 162 workstations for the fine arts programs at the Garland Independent School District (Garland ISD). Stage Research provided a wide array of software, including its best-selling Light Factory, SFX, Soft Plot, TDI-Sound and TDI-Lighting, for the Omnirax computer workstations, which Romeo outfitted with scanners, monitors and desks.

Stage Research Introduces License Server to Manage Concurrent Use of Products for Network Users
by David Steinberg
Thursday, February 04, 2010

Stage Research has announced the debut of its License Server, a new product that allocates licenses on demand for network users. The software runs on a central computer (server) to manage concurrent use of any Stage Research product.

RF Guru Released
by David Steinberg
Wednesday, October 07, 2009

Stage Research is pleased to announce the release of RF Guru, a coordination tool targeted to anyone dealing with wireless microphones.  RF Guru is designed to find the best combination of wireless microphone frequencies to be used at a venue and alleviate intermod (i.e., interference) problems.  It calculates based on existing microphones, area TV stations, user-entered known bad frequencies and even mic data from nearby neighboring venues. 

Sound 411 - New York
by David Steinberg
Wednesday, July 22, 2009

Stage Research, Inc. has announced the launch of Sound 411, a two-day informational event designed to bring together sound professionals and students with leaders in the sound hardware and software industry.  Sound 411 will be held August 12-13 at John Jay College in New York City; the event is free but pre-registration is required by visiting http://www.stageresearch.com/Sound411. 

STAGE RESEARCH RETURNS AS CORPORATE SPONSOR OF LIVE DESIGN BROADWAY SOUND MASTER CLASSES
by David Steinberg
Friday, May 01, 2009

Stage Research is returning for its second year as a corporate sponsor of the Live Design Broadway Sound Master Classes to be held May 16-17 in New York City.  The Master Classes are known as the industry's most comprehensive training ground for sound, lighting and projection design.  At last year's sessions Stage Research netted the coveted Sound Product of the Year Award for its flagship SFX software.

STAGE RESEARCH ANNOUNCES SPECIAL PRICING FOR USITT MEMBERS
by David Steinberg
Monday, April 13, 2009

Following the bustling USITT (United States Institute for Theatre Technology) Conference and Stage Expo in Cincinnati, where attendance was up an estimated nine percent over last year, Stage Research has announced special prices for its software for USITT members.

STAGE RESEARCH UNVEILS NEW SOFTWARE PRICING AT USITT
by David Steinberg
Tuesday, March 17, 2009

Stage Research has announced a new pricing model for its software at the USITT (United States Institute for Theatre Technology) Conference and Stage Expo to be held March 18th-21st, 2009 at Duke Energy Convention Center, Cincinnati, Ohio where Stage Research will occupy Booth 1040. 

STAGE RESEARCH ANNOUNCES UPGRADE SPECIAL
by David Steinberg
Sunday, February 15, 2009

Stage Research, the theatrical audio/lighting company, is pleased to offer an upgrade special for SFX 5.6 users. 

SFX 6 GETS GOING AROUND THE GLOBE
by David Steinberg
Sunday, December 21, 2008

Stage Research, theatrical audio/lighting company, proudly unfolds its latest SFX 6 music-and-sound playback software version for worldwide distribution.

SFX 6 GOES GHOULISH AS GRAVESEND INN: A HAUNTED HOTEL TAUNTS TERROR BY MEDIALON MANAGER'S HAND
by David Steinberg
Thursday, October 30, 2008

Stage Research's SFX 6 software, the live-show music-and-sound playback specialist, is now interacting with Medialon Manager Show & Media Control Software for Gravesend Inn: A Haunted Hotel at the Voorhies Theatre of the New York City College of Technology.

DIALOG IN THE DARK ENTRUSTS STAGE RESEARCH SFX 6 TO CONTROL ENTIRE EXHIBIT IN KANSAS CITY
by David Steinberg
Tuesday, October 14, 2008

Stage Research’s SFX 6, world leader in live entertainment music/sound playback, has now seized the public exhibition venue market.  The 22-country tolerance-awareness project Dialog in the Dark will be opening this coming November in Kansas City, and SFX 6 will tie-and-trigger the sense-awakening exhibit. 

Stage Research Unveils SFX 6.1
by David Steinberg
Thursday, September 04, 2008

Stage Research, Inc., the developer of audio, sound design and lighting software, has announced the release of SFX 6.1, the newest version of its leading live entertainment sound playback software.

Stage Research Introduces Theatrical Sound Design Interactive CDs
by David Steinberg
Friday, August 08, 2008

Theatrical Sound Design Interactive is a multimedia, cross-platform (Windows and Mac) DVD that serves as an introduction to designing audio for the entertainment industry. Great for students and community-theatre members alike, the program uses animations and examples to help explain complex concepts and equipment.

Stage Research Introduces Power Point Manager and Video 101 Manager
by David Steinberg
Tuesday, July 29, 2008

Stage Research, first in stage-show lighting-and-sound-works, has just introduced PowerPointManager and Video101Manager.  To be used with the incredible SFX for cost-effective playback, these two new energetic applications each perform robustly to provide high-grade content delivery with newfound ease and flexibility.  SFX, the industry’s leading live music-and-sound playback software, will now trigger slides or video to add zest to any live presentation, or as stand-alone elements themselves.

Stage Research SFX 6 wins coveted LIVE DESIGN SOUND PRODUCTS OF THE YEAR award.
by David Steinberg
Thursday, May 22, 2008

Theater sound and lighting industry-acclaimed Stage Research’s SFX 6 software has earned Live Design’s prestigious Sound Products of the Year award in the software category.

Stage Research Introduces New USB Relay Input and Output Boards
by David Steinberg
Tuesday, May 13, 2008

Stage Research has released its eight-channel USB relay input and output boards (each controllable via the SR RelayManager driven by Stage Research SFX6) to the theatrical design and tech communities.

SFX Software Plays Key Role in Phazerone Extreme
by David Steinberg
Thursday, May 01, 2008

SFX and LightFactory software from Stage Research are key to the implementation of The PhazerZone Extreme, an interactive game from Media Vision, which just won one Gold and two Platinum Ava Awards from the Association of Marketing and Communication Professionals (AMCP).

SFX Software from Stage Research
by David Steinberg
Friday, April 04, 2008

SFX, the live entertainment sound playback software from Stage Research, Inc., controlled the AV aspects of Annie Warbucks, the sequel to the popular musical Annie and the most recent Mainstage production of the Children’s Musical Theater San Jose (California).

SFX 6 Software Controls Waterdance Plaza Fountain At Westgate City Center
by David Steinberg
Saturday, March 15, 2008

SFX 6, the new version of Stage Research, Inc.’s leading live entertainment sound playback software, is the show control software of choice for the WaterDance Plaza fountain at Westgate City Center in Glendale, Arizona

Stage Research Introduces SoftPlot 9.1
by David Steinberg
Saturday, March 15, 2008

Stage Research, Inc., the developer of audio, sound design and lighting software, has released SoftPlot 9.1 updating the lighting design application popular with professionals and students alike. SoftPlot enables users to create light plots and manage paperwork from gel lists to instrument schedules.

Stage Research Exhibiting Products and Training for SFX 6 at USITT
by David Steinberg
Friday, March 14, 2008

Stage Research will be exhibiting its products at the USITT 2008 Stage Expo from March 20 through March 22 in Houston, TX. On the Expo floor will be demonstrations of the new SFX 6.0, ShowBuilder: Sound Design, SoftPlot 9, and LightFactory. Also, Stage Research has a SFX 6.0 training session in Houston on March 19.

SFX v6 Training in Houston
by David Steinberg
Tuesday, February 05, 2008

Stage Research, Inc. will hold a one-day training session in Houston to introduce sound designers to SFX 6, the new version of the company's leading live entertainment sound playback software. The session will take place March 19 in the Hilton Americas hotel.

Blue Man Group Gives Kudos to Stage Research's SFX
by David Steinberg
Thursday, January 24, 2008

Stage Research, Inc., the developer of audio, sound design and lighting software, announced that its SFX software, for creating reliable and enriched soundscapes, is being used by the innovative BLUE MAN GROUP in its shows in Las Vegas, Orlando, Berlin, Oberhausen, Tokyo and Stuttgart.

SFX Training in London
by David Steinberg
Friday, December 28, 2007

Stage Research is holding two training sessions for SFX version 6 at the Central School of Speech and Drama in London. January 29 and 30, 2008.

STAGE RESEARCH INTRODUCES NEW SOUND TEMPLATE
by David Steinberg
Wednesday, December 05, 2007

Stage Research, Inc., the developer of innovative audio, sound design and lighting software, has introduced a new three scale Sound Template drafting aid. The new template supplements the company's original Sound Template, the first-ever industry-standard drafting tool for sound designers.

STAGE RESEARCH UNVEILS SFX 6
by David Steinberg
Monday, November 19, 2007

Stage Research, Inc., the developer of audio, sound design and lighting software, has announced the release of SFX 6, the new version of its leading live entertainment sound playback software. More than just an update of the popular application, SFX 6 has been rewritten from the ground up and boasts an array of new features.

SoftPlot 9: In The Real World
by Chad Jung
Friday, October 26, 2007

In case you haven't heard, the new version of SoftPlot (Version 9, for those of you keeping track at home) has hit the streets. Sure, it's a powerful lighting design program packed full of features, but how does it hold up in the real world, during a real-time production? This month, Chad Jung of Chad Jung Design gives us some insight into how it works in the real world and what you can expect during a performance. Check it out here.

SFXv6 Training in New York City
by Carlton Guc
Friday, September 21, 2007

Spend the day with Stage Research and get the inside scoop on the highly anticipated SFX v6! This one day training session in New York City will introduce all the new features of SFX version 6. Bring your laptop and your questions. Training is October 23rd with lunch provided. Class size is limited. Registration required.

SFXv6 in Orlando, November 15th
by David Steinberg
Friday, September 21, 2007

Get a jump-start on the newly released SFX 6.0 from Stage Research by attending this one-day, hands-on course taught by SFX expert Drew Dalzell. Learn about the new interface, audio engine, and other features you can use to create great sounding designs.

'High School Musical' Meets SFX and ShowBuilder:RF
by Mark Kraus
Friday, September 21, 2007

Mark Kraus is a busy Sound Designer. Luckily, we were able to sit down with him (virtually) over a cup of coffee and discuss his summer project "Disney's High School Musical", his use of SFX and his love of the new ShowBuilder RF program.

Hands On With SoftPlot
by Bill Kirby
Wednesday, August 29, 2007

Take a video tour of SoftPlot, Version 9 with Stage Research's Bill Kirby. In this video showcase, Bill gives a quick overview of the power SoftPlot and how it can it benefit everyone from the novice user to the professional grade designer.

Sound Designers Rise Up!
Thursday, May 17, 2007

With the release of the new Sound Template, the first ever industry standard drafting aid for sound designers, it should come as no surprise that Stage Research would become a handy target for spies and covert operations everywhere. Some spies infiltrated Stage Research headquarters recently. Luckily, we were able to stop their dastardly deeds before they got too far. But not before we intercepted some of their communication...

Updated Product: LightFactory 1.2.3
Wednesday, April 18, 2007

New version of LightFactory has just been released! Version 1.2.3 has many new updates including Vista compatibility! Download your new update now!

In The Paint(less) With SFX
by Mathew Troy Parker
Wednesday, April 18, 2007

Everyone knows that SFX is adept at running sound for everything from big-budget Broadway shows and musicals to smaller, more modest community theatre productions. But with some ingenuity and know-how, SFX can run even more applications. Case in point, The Phazer Zone, a wild combination of Laser Tag and a "paintless" paintball experience. Sound engineer, Matthew Troy Parker, combined his love of good sound design with his knowledge of SFX and developed a totally unique arena for Phazer Zone. This month, Matt shares his knowledge SFX and talks shop. Let's boldly go where no sound designer has gone before!

ShowBuilder Users Group
Friday, April 13, 2007

ShowBuilder: Sound Design now has a Yahoo! User's Group for discussion about all things ShowBuilder.

ShowBuilder version 5 is unveiled!
Wednesday, March 28, 2007

ShowBuilder is quickly becoming the latest must-have software program for industry professionals hoping to get a handle on the day-to-day paperwork of their jobs.

Stage Research Takes Part in Scenofest 2007
Tuesday, March 27, 2007

Stage Research, creators of SFX, one of the industry's most trusted and widely used sound playback software programs, is proudly taking part in this years Scenofest 2007 in Prague by providing SFX software to the event. Computers will be provided for by CueOne (www.cueone.co.uk) from the UK.

New Products Released at USITT
Monday, March 12, 2007

Come visit the Stage Research crew at booth 730 in Phoenix, Arizona to see all the exciting new product releases and updates!

Stage Research to Sell Field Template Drafting Templates
Wednesday, March 07, 2007

Stage Research has added to its product offerings of lighting software and tools the Field Template lighting drafting templates. Based on Steve Shelley’s SoftSymbols, these are the cleanest, most complete, unified symbols out there! Now, with the impeding release of Stage Research’s SoftPlot 9 that is exclusively equipped with SoftSymbols, users will be have the exact same symbols for both their computer-generated and hand-drawn lighting plots. Also, during the USITT Conference in mid-March, Stage Research and Field Template will release the eagerly awaited audio template!

SFX Professional Development Workshop at USITT 2007
Tuesday, February 20, 2007

Slots still available! How to use the more advanced show control tools in Stage Research's SFX Software. Designed for those who have been using SFX software or who have taken the basic class and want to learn how to tie SFX into other systems in their venues. Sign up now!

SoftPlot 9: The Wait Is Over
by Bill Kirby
Thursday, February 15, 2007

Next month, coinciding with USITT Phoenix, the brand new version of SoftPlot, Version 9 hits the streets. In this month's issue, we go under the hood and see what makes this version of SoftPlot tick and find out why this is the most powerful and versatile iteration to date.

SoftPlot 9 Introduction at USITT 2007
Wednesday, January 17, 2007

Stage Research will be introducing an updated version of the popular SoftPlot lighting design application. Some features include an updated easier to use look, new DXF/DWG import/export, integrated symbol editor, improved drawing item attribute editing, SoftSymbols (TM) standard fixture library and more drawing pages.

Stage Research Exhibiting at USITT 2007
Wednesday, January 17, 2007

Stage Research will be exhibiting at the USITT National Convention in Phoenix, Arizona, in March 2007. Plan on visiting Booth 730 for an update on all new product news. Drop us an email to request a free Stage Expo pass.

SETC
Wednesday, January 17, 2007

Interested in a sneak peek of SoftPlot 9 integrated with the SoftSymbols™ library from Field Template. Visit Steve and Fred at SETC a week before USITT and check it out.

SFX Goes to Hell
by Bart Fasbender
Monday, January 15, 2007

SFX is used on Les Freres Corbusier production of Pastor Keenan Robert's 'Hell House' performed at St. Ann's Warehouse in Brooklyn, NY.

SoftPlot Version 9 to include Field Template SoftSymbols
Thursday, January 11, 2007

Stage Research, Inc. and Field Template today announced a new strategic software alliance. SoftPlot Version 9, a significant upgrade to Stage Research’s lighting software, will be exclusively equipped with Field Template’s SoftSymbols™. SoftPlot 9 is scheduled for release at the USITT National Convention in Phoenix, Arizona, in March 2007.

New Product: Echo AudioFire4
Thursday, January 11, 2007

The four channel version of the Echo AudioFire line of FireWire sound cards. Excellent choice for venues needing only four channels of balanced output. Includes MIDI. Great for laptops as well as desktops!

Stage Research RSS News Feeds Available
Thursday, January 11, 2007

Stage Research, Inc. has provided a RSS newsfeed of its press releases, showcases, software release information, promotions, and other information on its website. Interested parties should subscribe to http://www.StageResearch.com/rss.