Stageplot Creator

Design professional stage plots with drag-and-drop icons, cable routing, and PDF export.

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What We Build

The Hive Mind builds digital tools and solutions for the live music industry — from browser-based apps to VST plugins and downloadable software. Designed by people who work in live, for people who work in live.

Cross-Compatible

Browser apps, VST plugins, and standalone downloads — our tools meet you wherever your workflow lives.

Built for Live

Every tool is designed specifically for the live music workflow — by engineers and musicians, for engineers and musicians.

Pro-Grade Tools

Professional quality tools that actually solve real problems on stage, in rehearsal, and on tour.

Our Tools

Stageplot Creator

Design professional stage plots online with drag-and-drop icons, cable routing, and PDF export. The fastest way to build a tech rider for any gig, festival, or tour.

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LTC Timecode Generator

Generate LTC (Linear Timecode) directly in your browser for syncing lighting, video, and audio in live productions. No external hardware needed.

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Tap Tempo

Tap to find the BPM of any song instantly. A fast, accurate tap tempo tool built for musicians, DJs, and music directors.

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MIDI Click Track Generator

Generate MIDI click tracks with custom time signatures and tempo changes for live performance and studio sessions.

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The Hive Coming Soon

A new tool for the live music community — stay tuned.

Production Guides

How to Create a Stage Plot

Everything in a stage plot, how to lay it out, and what venues expect when you send one over.

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How to Create an Input List

Build a channel-by-channel input list that gives any FOH engineer exactly what they need before soundcheck.

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What Is a Tech Rider?

A complete breakdown of the tech rider — what goes in it, why it matters, and how to write one from scratch.

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What Is LTC Timecode?

Learn how SMPTE Linear Timecode works, how to route it in a live rig, and how to generate it for free.

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How to Play to a Click Track Live

Set up in-ears, build a count-in click, and get your whole band locked in for a tight, consistent show.

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How to Find the BPM of a Song

Three reliable methods to find any song's tempo — from tapping it out to reading it in your DAW.

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