MultiPlay
MultiPlay is a free Windows program for playing cues in theatre or corporate settings.
What MultiPlay is
MultiPlay is a free Windows program for playing cues in theatre or corporate settings. It handles audio files and playlists, images with transitions, and video playback. Cues can be linked to run together or in sequence, and can stop or fade other cues. They can also send serial or network strings, OSC commands, and MIDI commands to external equipment. Audio cues can be assigned to groups routed to stereo audio cards, while preview can use another stereo output. The program includes hotkey triggering, voice effects, and multiple soundboards. The listed MultiPlay plan costs nothing for Windows 32-bit, with video DLLs offered through a separate download option. The maker describes version 3 as freeware for private or commercial use. Release 3.0.244.0 is listed, and the maker recommends checking releases before live use. Feedback and bug reports go to the da-Share forum.
Good
- Free for private and commercial use
- Supports audio, images, and video cues
- Sends OSC, MIDI, and serial commands
- Offers hotkey triggering and multiple soundboards
- Audio groups support stereo routing
Watch out
- Windows 32-bit only
- Video DLLs use a separate download option
- Maker recommends suitability checks before live use
Who it suits
It suits theatre and corporate operators needing Windows cue playback and external equipment control. Its freeware licence covers private, amateur, and commercial use.
Verdict
MultiPlay combines cue playback, sequencing, audio routing, and equipment commands in a free Windows program. Users should review each release before relying on it in a live setting.
Plans and prices
From MultiPlay's own pricing page, checked 4 Oct 2026.
| Plan | Price | What it gives you |
|---|---|---|
| MultiPlay | Free | Windows 32-bit; video DLLs available in a separate download option |
The facts
Each one read from MultiPlay's own pages, with the date it was checked.
What it does
- Audio routing
- Audio cues can be assigned to audio groups routed to stereo audio cards, and preview can use another stereo output.checked 4 Oct 2026
- Commercial use
- The maker says it is free to use in both amateur and commercial environments.checked 4 Oct 2026
- Cue sequencing
- Cues can be linked to play together or in sequence, and can stop or fade other cues.checked 4 Oct 2026
- Current release
- The maker's release post lists version 3.0.244.0, with Windows 32-bit downloads offered with or without video files.checked 4 Oct 2026
- Licence
- The maker describes version 3 as freeware for private or commercial use and invites users to donate.checked 4 Oct 2026
- Media cues
- Cue types include audio files and playlists, images with transitions, and video playback.checked 4 Oct 2026
- Purpose
- MultiPlay is a Windows program for playing cues in theatre or corporate settings.checked 4 Oct 2026
- Release caution
- The maker recommends testing releases for suitability before using them in a live environment.checked 4 Oct 2026
- Support
- The maker directs users to the da-Share forum for feedback, bug reports, and feature suggestions.checked 4 Oct 2026
Where it runs
- Device control
- Cues can send serial or network strings, OSC commands, and MIDI commands to control external equipment.checked 4 Oct 2026
The company
- Maker
- The da-Share site identifies the site owner as David Duffy; the forum profile lists Brisbane, Australia as the location.checked 4 Oct 2026
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