Sound Script
Theatre Sound Script Markup
$29.99 · Designed for iPad. Not verified for macOS.
iPad
Purpose built annotation for theatre sound. Mark up your script, run your show, focus on the mix.
General annotation apps weren't built for theatre sound departments - so this one was. Sound Script gives you the markup tools you actually use at the console, right on your script.
MARKUP TOOLS
DCA Assignments:
Mark DCA assignments right where they happen in the script. Choose from plain or circled numbers. Independent On and Off layers let you mark mute moments separately from mic-on moments.
Console Cues:
Place and number your console cues directly on the script. Choose from sequential, page-based, or custom labels - type your own (Q101, A1S3, whatever your show calls them).
SFX Cues:
A separate cue track for your QLab or playback system, independent of your console cues.
Cue Links:
Draw lines or brackets from cues to their go-points. Or drop a break line just below the cue. All linked to their parent.
Verb Levels:
Mark reverb in and out points, or level changes as needed.
Band Levels:
Place fader level markers on the page to show where band levels change. Pair with symbols to show swells, fades and other movements.
Highlights:
Colour-mark dialogue, lyrics, or stage directions so they stand out at a glance. Useful for tracking your own lines of interest through a dense script.
Cover:
Hide stage directions, scene notes, or anything else you don't want on the page. Lockable, so once you've covered what you want hidden you can carry on annotating without nudging them around.
Notes:
Add floating text notes for reminders, warnings, or operator instructions. Choose between plain text or boxed notes depending on how much you need them to stand out.
Flags:
Drop colour-coded markers at key moments in the script. After a rehearsal or show, open the Flags list to jump straight back to every point you flagged. Perfect for tracking notes from the director, things to check, or moments that need attention.
Shapes:
Frame, group, or point to content on the page with rectangles, circles, lines, arrows and brackets.
Symbols:
Place common symbols directly onto the script, including standby and go markers, mic kills, swell and fade arrows.
Freehand Drawing:
Sketch, underline, write, or scribble anywhere on the page. Choose from thin, medium or thick stroke widths, and use the eraser to clean up.
SHOW MODE
When it's showtime, switch to Show Mode for a clean, full-screen performance view. Editing tools are hidden so there's nothing to accidentally tap during a show. A small indicator at the bottom of the page shows the next cue on the following page so you always know what's coming. Quick flags and freehand drawing remain available for live notes during the performance. Turn pages by swipe, arrow keys, Bluetooth or MIDI controllers.
MIDI PAGE TURNING
Assign any MIDI note to page forward and back using the built-in Learn function. Connect a foot pedal, a spare button on your console, or any MIDI controller and keep your hands on the desk where they belong.
KEYBOARD SHORTCUTS
Connect a hardware keyboard for single-key tool switching, DCA chip toggles, and ⌘Z undo/redo. Full shortcut list in Settings.
SMART PLACEMENT
Annotations snap-align to nearby items as you place and drag them, keeping your markup clean and consistent without slowing you down. Adjust snap sensitivity in settings or turn it off entirely from the toolbar.
EXPORT
Export a CSV cue list to share with your team, or export your fully annotated script as a baked PDF.
CUSTOMISATION
Set default colours for every tool to match your personal markup style. Adjust note font sizes and DCA display style. Choose continuous scroll or page-turn view. Set the page your script body starts on so cue numbers and the scrubber align to your pages. Tell the app whether you're working with Apple Pencil or your finger so stamps land exactly where you want them. Sound Script adapts to the way you already work.
iCLOUD SYNC
Your annotated scripts sync across your devices via iCloud. Mark up on one iPad, open on another.
Built by a theatre soundie, for theatre soundies.
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V1.1.1 - Small fixes for a smoother show.
FIXES
- Symbols export properly again. They no longer turn into solid boxes when you export a baked PDF.
- Show Mode toolbar stays visible on dark scripts. The floating toolbar now reads clearly over inverted scripts or black-background pages.
- Freehand auto-times-out in Show Mode. Jot a quick scribble and, after a 2s pause, the app returns you to page-turning on its own, so you stay hands-free mid-show.
MIDI
- Wider support. Page turning now works with Control Change or Program Change, not just Note On.
The developer, David Grigg, indicated that the app’s privacy practices may include handling of data as described below. For more information, see the developer’s privacy policy .
Data Not Collected
The developer does not collect any data from this app.
Accessibility
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Information
- Seller
- David Grigg
- Size
- 3.5 MB
- Category
- Productivity
- Compatibility
Requires iPadOS 26.2 or later.
- iPad
Requires iPadOS 26.2 or later. - Mac
Requires macOS 26.2 or later and a Mac with Apple M1 chip or later. - Apple Vision
Requires visionOS 26.2 or later.
- iPad
- Languages
- English
- Age Classification
4+
- 4+
- Copyright
- © 2026 David Grigg
