//FrameSync

//FrameSync is a standalone desktop application designed to keep video playback precisely synchronized with digital audio workstations (DAWs) such as Bitwig Studio and Ableton Live. It is intended for composers who are scoring to picture and require frame-accurate video sync during music production workflows.

The tool operates independently from the DAW, eliminating the need for plugins or complex routing. Users load a video file into //FrameSync, connect it to their DAW via OSC (Open Sound Control), and the application ensures that the video follows every play, pause, and scrub action from the DAW's transport in real time. This setup allows for rock-solid synchronization, even during scrubbing, and prevents session crashes that might occur with plugin-based solutions. 264/MP4 video files, while formats such as ProRes, DNxHD, and MXF are automatically converted upon loading. Supported video file types include MP4, MOV, MXF, and ProRes.

For integration, Bitwig Studio works with //FrameSync out of the box using Bitwig's built-in OSC server. Ableton Live users can connect via a bundled Max for Live device. The application is compatible with macOS 12 or later (supporting both Apple Silicon and Intel processors) and Windows 10/11 (64-bit). Installation involves opening //FrameSync alongside the DAW, loading the desired video, and enabling OSC in the DAW settings, after which //FrameSync auto-connects and begins syncing.

//FrameSync is available for a one-time purchase of $19, with no subscription or recurring fees. The application is positioned as a solution for music professionals requiring reliable, frame-accurate video synchronization with their DAW, and is featured by All The Machines, a provider of music production tools.