M|Replay is invaluable as a replay server for video production or as an adjudication system for referees.
While recording, use on-screen controls, keyboard shortcuts, or hardware controllers to immediately playback an action that just happened. Select the camera you want to output and adjust the playback speed.
M|Replay provides a playlist editor to assemble the highlights of your recording or any other imported footage for immediate playout.
M|Replay is a software solution that runs on your Mac and with standard video devices from AJA, Blackmagic-Design or Deltacast and it is the most flexible and affordable solution on the market.
Configure the number of inputs and/or outputs you need and start working immediately. Licenses are per channel, allowing you to use each for either input or output.
With the flexibility to use your preferred video device, you can adapt to any production requirement. Simply purchase the number of licenses you need and connect the appropriate device to your Mac.
M|Replay enables instant replay with as few as one input and one output on a MacBook Pro or supports high-density video devices for multiple inputs and outputs on a Mac Pro. Refer to the recommended specifications for optimal performance.
Simply drag and drop the inputs and outputs to the viewer you want to assign it to, or select it from the drop-down menu. The user interface accommodates for many inputs and outputs that you can arrange the way you want. And that's it, you are ready to go.
Use the on-screen controls, keyboard shortcuts or a jog shuttle to instantly go backwards on all the viewers simultaneously. Locate the important moment you want to replay, select the angle you want to show and play it back at the appropriate speed. You can even change the input while it is playing.
M|Replay is designed to be quick and easy to use. Everything is available at the touch of a finger and there is almost no learning curve.
Create markers to instantly jump to important moments and replay them from your chosen angle. Markers can be created directly in the user interface or remotely from any browser using REST API.
Build playlists by creating clips of different moments, each from various angles and at your desired playback speed. This feature is very useful for assembling a "highlights" playlist. Prepare your playlist while the show is ongoing so it’s ready to play at the end.
You can also import video clips from the Finder to include in your playlist, enhancing your replay capabilities.
M|Replay can be used with just a keyboard and mouse. But to speed up the controls you can use a dedicated hardware controller.
For basic controls, you can use the Contour Design ShuttlePRO, it has a jog/shuttle and playback controls are available.
For more advanced controls the SKAARHOJ "Time Spin" (XC8) or the JL Cooper SloMoPro will be your perfect companion.Each device has a T-bar to control the playback speed, a jog shuttle and offers a lot of flexibility. When working with a replay system, you need to go quick and this is what these devices will allow.
In addition to these, you can use Elgato's Stream Deck to add custom markers. This is very useful to quickly mark important moments with pre-defined names for example.
M|Replay is a software that runs on any Mac with video devices from AJA, Blackmagic-Design, or Deltacast. Our offerings include convenient Bundles like the S|8R, featuring 8 configurable channels, or the S||80R, allowing simultaneous recording of an additional 8 channels using MovieRecorder (provided your configuration supports it).
We wanted to offer you the best solution possible that can run on your Mac, and maybe with some video devices that you already own. So when your Mac isn't serving as an instant replay server, it can be repurposed for various tasks such as recording with MovieRecorder, playout with OnTheAir Video, or creating graphics with OnTheAir CG. Flexibility and versatility are at the core of our approach, ensuring you maximize the potential of your Mac across diverse production needs.
Experience ultra-smooth playback with M|Replay’s High Frame Rate (HFR) feature (Version 2.3 or later). Whether it's 120 fps, 240 fps or more... The only limit is your workflow. When using High Frame Rate Cameras, they output to multiple SDI cables. Connect these to your Blackmagic-Design multiple input device and simply select multiple inputs/outputs and choose "Create HFR input/output" to unlock the power of stunning slow-motion clips.
Send your clips and playlists to Final Cut Pro X to fine tune edits during or after the show. When you send to Final Cut Pro X, it will create a multicam clip with all your inputs and each clips will be shown as a keyword. All your markers will also be added to all the clips. Your playlists will be imported as projects. That way you can retrieve all the work that was done during the live show by the operator.
Since Final Cut Pro X can now update events, if you modify your session, create new clips or playlists, and you send again your session, the event will be updated to include the new clips and modified playlists.
Support is included in our permanent licenses. There are no recurring fees.
Softron has a worldwide network of highly skilled specialists ready to assist.
Setting up our software is simple and straightforward. But we are always happy to help.
Our customers love our products and our support.
Make sure to test with our free DEMO version available for download before purchasing so you are sure it fits your need. In DEMO mode, the application will burn a blue frame in the recorded file or at output at some intervals. That's the only limitation and difference. After your test, you will keep on using the same application, just with the demo mode unlocked.
Version |
Sequoia
15.00
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Sonoma
14.00
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Ventura
13.00
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Monterey
12.00
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Big Sur
11.00
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Catalina
10.15
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Mojave
10.14
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High Sierra
10.13
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Sierra
10.12
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2.1 | |||||||||
1.0 to 2.0 |
Required MovieRecorder Version by some macOS Version |
macOS 10.15: Version 2.1 or later (For QuickTime Classic compatibility) |
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Recommended macOS | macOS 11 or later* | |||
Supported Mac computers | Intel Processors: Version 2.0 and later* Apple Silicon Processors: Version 2.2 and later* WARNING: With Apple Silicon processors, some third party libraries may not be able to run natively, so will have lower performances. Other libraries may not run at all. Check thefollowing article to know more |
Recommended RAM |
HD: 8 GB for the first channel. Then add 4GB per additional channel
4K: 8 GB for the first channel. Then add 4GB per additional channel
8K: 16 GB for the first channel. Then add 8GB per additional channel
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Supported Graphics Cards |
A graphics card that supports Metal is recommended. |
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Supported Sources | AJA, Blackmagic-Design, Deltacast | |||
Supported Codecs | To record and replay, only Apple ProRes is supported. In the playlist, you can drag and drop clips from the Finder, see below for codecs compatibility. | |||
Hardware acceleration to encode Apple ProRes |
Supported hardware: Mac with Apple Silicon M1 Max or Ultra; M2 Pro, Max or Ultra
Required macOS version: macOS 12 or later
Required software version: M|Replay 2.2 or later.
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Hardware acceleration to decode Apple ProRes |
Supported hardware:Mac with Apple Silicon M1 Max or Ultra; M2 Pro, Max or Ultra; or 2019 Mac Pro with an "Afterburner card"
Required macOS version: macOS 10.15.2 or later
Required software version: M|Replay 2.1 or later.
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Compatible Storage | For M|Replay we recommend using direct attached storage as we have seen some issues with NAS. Otherwise, most storage that can sustain the required constant write speed (depending on the number of streams, the codec and format). For network attached storage (NAS), make sure to enable Macro blocks, and disable cache flushing. If you need to run tests, make sure to do long term tests. | |||
Requires Monitor Connected (Open GL Active) | Yes. Even if M|Replay should behave fine in most cases, it is recommended to keep a monitor connected at all times for best performances. Or you should make the macOS think that there is a monitor connected. Beware of some KVM switches that can cause interrupts in the signal. | |||
Number of license required | One license per channel (in or out). You can use the license upon your will, either enable them for output or input, depending on what you need at the moment. So you will need 2 licenses at least (one in and one out). |
IMPORANT NOTE: M|Replay only supports Apple ProRes, for the sessions settings, to record and replay. But it supports more codecs in the playlist (drag and drop clips to the playlist from the Finder).
Format | Support |
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Apple ProRes 422 Family (Proxy, 422, LT, HQ) | |
Apple ProRes 4444 (4444, XQ) | |
AVC-Intra (50, 100, 200) | |
AVCHD | |
Avid DNxHD | |
Avid DNxHR | |
DV-PAL | |
DV/DVCPRO-NTSC | |
DVCPro-PAL | |
DVCPro HD | |
DVCPro 50 | |
H.264 | |
HDV | |
HEVC | |
MPEG IMX (30/40/50) | |
MPEG-2 | |
MPEG-4 Video | |
None | |
Photo-JPEG | |
Uncompressed | |
XDCAM EX | |
XDCAM HD | |
XDCAM HD422 |
Format | Support |
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AAC | |
Apple Lossless | |
MP2 | |
MP3 | |
Linear PCM |
Format | Support |
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AVI | |
DV | |
M2T | |
M2V | |
M4V | |
MP2 | |
MP4 | |
MPEG | |
MPG | |
MXF OP1a | |
QuickTime (MOV) | |
Transport Stream (ts) |
Format | Support |
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BMP | |
PSD | |
GIF ** | |
JPEG | |
JPEG 2000 | |
PNG | |
Targa | |
TIFF |
* HEVC requires macOS 10.13 or later and a computer using a Intel Core processor Skylake or later (available in 2016 on the Mac)
** Only first image.
Important Note: Some of the codecs above such as H.264 or MPEG2 can have a lot of variants. This is why we always recommend to have a procedure on how to create the files you put on air. So you are sure it will always behave well. If you receive files from external sources and you don't know how they were generated, it's always a good idea to test them before putting them on air. You can even test them on a different computer with a demo version of one of our playout application.
Application Version | First Supported Drivers | Last Supported Drivers |
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Version 2.1 and later | 15.0 | latest |
Version 1.1 until 2.0 | 12.4.2 | latest |
Version 1.0 until 1.0.5 | 12.3.7 | latest |
WARNING:
Application Version | First Supported Drivers | Last Supported Drivers |
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Version 2.2.2 and later | 11.1 | latest |
Version 2.1 until 2.2.1 | 11.1 | 14.2 |
Version 1.1 until 2.0 | 10.9.5 | 14.2 |
Version 1.0 until 1.0.5 | 10.3.1 | 14.2 |
WARNING:
Application Version | First Supported Drivers | Last Supported Drivers |
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Version 2.2 and later | 6.17 Universal beta 1 | latest version |
Version 2.1 | 6.11 | latest version |
Version 1.1 until 2.0 | 5.21 | 6.17 |
Version 1.0 until 1.0.5 | 5.19v3 | 6.17 |
WARNING:
We know that some of our users can not upgrade their macOS very often. This is why Softron tries to maintain compatibility with older versions of macOS as much as possible, but it is not always possible to achieve. Because Operating Systems are usually significantly improved over previous versions, Softron must use many of the more capable built-in functionalities inherent in Apple's latest OS releases. Failing to do so would mean that Softron software would essentially be blocked from using the new Frameworks provided in the OS. For this reason, Softron's free support is provided only on the current and previous macOS versions. Also, most of our tests will be done on these macOS versions, and only basic tests will be done on the previous OS. We will always try to help, but in some cases, the best solution is to upgrade your macOS to a more recent version.
Softron does not warrant that these recommended configurations will always meet specific user requirements. They are intended as guidelines and are based on extensive testing that Softron has done, they can be changed without notice. Hardware, drivers, software and operating systems change regularly and we advise users and prospective users to evaluate their requirements in their specific environment/workflow using Softron demo licenses that are available for downloading from Softron's web site.
Once downloaded, unzip the file, and drag and drop the "MovieRecorder" Application in your Applications Folder.
Warning! Do NOT run M|Replay from your downloads folder or it will be quarantined. Always drag and drop from the Downloads folder to the Applications folder before using it.
Make sure also to download and install the drivers for your video device:
AJA Drivers
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Blackmagic-Design Drivers
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Deltacast Drivers
For Intel and Silicon
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Purchase a license through one of our resellers or the Softron online store, then just activate your serial number in the License window or plug your dongle in the computer.
Just download the latest version and replace your previous version. It is always recommended to run extensive tests with your specific workflow and setup before putting a new version in production. You can use a free demo version for that on a separate computer. Previous legacy versions are available from the general downloads page.
You do not need to deactivate and reactivate your serial number when updating your Softron software. Read the following article to know when to deactivate.
This software uses code of FFmpeg, licensed under the LGPLv2.1 and its source can be downloaded here.
This software uses code of FFmpeg, licensed under the LGPLv2.1 and its source can be downloaded here.
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