Visual signal flow
Drag devices onto the canvas and connect audio paths so the routing is easy to inspect before anyone starts patching racks.
Built for system techs, rental prep, and show files that need to stay readable.
A useful live audio patch planner has to do more than draw boxes. It should help you place devices intentionally, understand what connects to what, and keep the plan readable when the setup grows. Flowstage is aimed at practical pre-production work, not abstract diagramming.
Power planning
Include power paths in the same view so distribution and load concerns stay tied to the rest of the production plan.
Readable outputs
Move from planning into exports and documentation without rebuilding the structure in a second tool.
What the workflow looks like in practice
Start by placing the core system on the canvas: consoles, stageboxes, amplifiers, speakers, wireless gear, or power distribution. Then connect the relevant paths so the whole setup reads like a usable production plan instead of a pile of notes. As the file grows, Flowstage keeps the relationships visible enough to review with another engineer, prep tech, or freelancer before the job starts.
Who this page is for
System techs
Useful when the PA topology, drive structure, and power context need to be clear before show day, especially across larger systems.
Rental prep teams
Helpful for translating a plan into something the warehouse or prep bench can actually follow without a long verbal walkthrough.
Freelance crew
Good when multiple people need to understand the same setup quickly and you want less ambiguity in the handoff.
Frequently asked
Is this just a diagram tool?
No. The goal is production planning, not generic boxes-and-arrows drawing. The app is shaped around audio devices, connections, RF relationships, and outputs.
Can I use it before prep day?
Yes. That is one of the strongest use cases: planning the structure early enough to catch missing links, ambiguous routing, or unclear ownership before build day.
Does it help with handoff?
Yes. A readable visual plan is much easier to hand to crew than scattered notes, and it becomes more useful when paired with exported lists and documentation.