panLab 3

Spatialise Your Sound Design

A spatial audio mixing solution, built to work seamlessly with QLab.

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panLab has completely revolutionised the way I create work. I am able to do things that would’ve otherwise been pretty impossible when strapped for time.

I have even found myself beginning my sound design and even compositional process with the reassurance and understanding of what I can achieve with my design because of panLab.

Beth Duke

Evening Standard and TikTok Future Theatre Creators Award Nominated Sound Designer

I have been incredibly impressed with panLab. It allows me to create complex surround sound panning sequences, such as the motorbike roaring round the auditorium in ‘Bat Out Of Hell’, without any third party equipment.

Gareth Owen

Eight-time Tony & Olivier Award winning and nominated Sound Designer

I can’t imagine working without panLab now! Superb piece of software that allows me to work quickly and stay fully in the creative zone.

Paul Gatehouse

Grammy & Tony Award nominated Sound Designer

Simple 5 minute setup

Create a spatial audio environment that utilises all 64 QLab Cue Outputs. The process is so simple, you should be up and running in minutes.

Add Audio Cues

Any QLab Audio or Mic cue can be added as an object on the panner. Drop the cue on the panner and start mixing!

Update Output Levels

As you adjust cues in the panner, we update your QLab cue output levels using our bespoke algorithm.

Add movement with Sequences

Adding movement to your sound design couldn’t be simpler. Draw paths straight onto the panner and panLab will add the necessary fade cues straight into QLab.

Pricing

Try panLab for free, then choose a licence that suits you.

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Rental Licence
panLab Rental Licence

£49.99

30 day rental licence

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Perfect for work on a single project

This is a one-time purchase, and not a subscription.

What’s Included

  • Access to full feature set for 30 days
  • Use with either panLab 2 or panLab 3
  • Single licence seat
Perpetual Licence
panLab 2 Perpetual Licence

£129.99

One time purchase

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Legacy software, offering backwards compatibility to macOS 10.12.2

Own panLab 2 forever with this perpetual licence.

What’s Included

  • Access to full panLab 2 feature set
  • All future version 2 software updates
  • Single licence seat
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panLab 3 Perpetual Licence

£279.99

One time purchase

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Ideal for regular users. Works on macOS 11 and later

Own panLab 3 forever with this perpetual licence.

What’s Included

  • Access to full feature set
  • All future version 3 software updates
  • Single licence seat

More Information

Compare panLab 2 and panLab 3 feature sets with this handy table

Got a question? Check out our FAQ Page

Find out more about panLab by reading our great documentation

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Feature List

Compare panLab 2 and panLab 3 feature sets with the table below. Whilst panLab 3 offers our very latest feature set, we continue to offer panLab 2 for sale, as it offers greater compatibility with older macOS operating systems.

Feature panLab 2 panLab 3
Operating System Requirement macOS 10.12.2 and later macOS 11 and later
QLab Compatibility QLab 4 QLab 4 + QLab 5
Licence Seats One seat, can be moved between computers One seat, can be moved between computers
Multichannel Algorithm X
Fancy Paste X
Autosave X
Zoom X
Floating Window X
Custom Cue Colours X
Sequences X X
Derived Outputs X X
OSC Dictionary X X
Zone Opacities X X
Shaping Nodes X X
Background Images X X
Panner Visualisations X X
One-click QLab Connection X X

panLab FAQs

Here are some frequently asked questions we receive from customers. Can’t find the answer you’re looking for? Feel free to get in touch using the Contact Us button at the bottom of the page.

Is upgrade pricing available?

Yes! If you bought a panLab 2 perpetual licence before 8th November 2023 you are entitled to 40% off the price of a panLab 3 perpetual licence.

Please email purchasing@innovateaudio.co.uk to access the discount.

How does a perpetual licence work?

A perpetual licence grants the user access to panLab forever. The perpetual licence also grants the user access to all future software updates for their panLab product. So panLab 2 customers receive all version 2 software updates, and panLab 3 customers receive version 3 updates.

A perpetual licence can be used on one Mac at a time. It is easy to move a licence between Macs using the inbuilt Licence Manager. All that is required is an internet connection at the point a licence is to be activated or deactivated on a Mac.

How does a rental licence work?

A rental licence grants the user full access to all panLab features for 30 days from the date of purchase.

If any software updates are released during the licence period, a rental licence grants access to those updates.

Rental licences are compatible with both panLab 2 and panLab 3.

A rental licence can be used on one Mac at a time. It is easy to move a rental licence between Macs using the inbuilt licence manager. All that is required is an internet connection at the point a licence is to be activated or deactivated on a Mac.

Does panLab 3 need to run on the same Mac as QLab?

No! One of the great features of panLab is that it works seamlessly over the network. Just make sure you are on the same local network as the QLab Workspace you would like to connect to.

panLab uses Bonjour technology to discover all QLab Workspaces visible on the network, we then use the OSC protocol to communicate with QLab.

Does panLab need to run during performances?

No! panLab is the only spatial audio mixing solution available on the market that does not add a single piece of hardware or software to your sound system during performances. All QLab output level data is stored directly within the QLab cue itself.

panLab only ever needs to be run whilst you are programming your audio. This means that a single panLab licence could be utilised on multiple productions simultaneously.

Can I try panLab for free?

Absolutely, we offer a 7 day free trial right from our website. No payment card details are required and there is absolutely no commitment. All we ask is that you let us know who you are, so we can gain a better understanding of our user base.

The free trial period starts from the first time you run panLab on your Mac.

Are educational and bulk purchasing options available?

Of course! Please get in touch with us at purchasing@innovateaudio.co.uk to discuss educational or bulk purchasing discounts.

If we haven’t answered your question here, please feel free to contact us using our contact form.

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