Timecode To Marker

Extract markers from existing grandMA timecode objects and convert them into a format compatible with audio editors like Reaper.

TL;DR

“Recover lost Reaper files from grandMA Timecodes.”

Note

Support for grandMA3 is currently under development and not yet available.

Core Capabilities

• Convert Values to Fade Move Events
  Automate fader movements using predefined value sequences.
• Reverse Timecode Conversion
  Extract markers from grandMA timecode objects to create a clear reference of cue positions. This feature helps recover timecode data when the original marker file has been lost.
• Restore Timecode References
  Extract marker information from existing timecoded shows to analyze, adapt, and use as a reference for further synchronization and creative development.

Step-by-Step

1. Export Timecode from Showfile:
   • For fast and easy transfer, select a USB drive before exporting.
   • Use the “Export Timecode (number)” command to export the timecode as XML.
2. Import Timecode XML:
   • Configure your preferred import settings.
   • Use Import XML File to import data from the exported grandMA Timecode file (.xml).
3. Setup Export Parameters:
   • Choose an export mode:
     Reaper Marker CSV: Use Reaper-specific CSV format.
     Generic CSV: Use a generic CSV format.
4. Export:
   • Use Export to CSV to generate your marker file.
   • Import the generated file into your target software.
     For Reaper users: Go to View > Region/Marker Manager, right-click the list, and select “Import regions/markers…”

User Interface

Import Options

• Every Track starts with a new Range for IDs: Assigns a fresh sequence of marker numbers to each track, making them easier to identify.
• Add Timecode Offset to Marker Timecode: Adds the grandMA’s internal timecode offset to each marker position.

Destination Configuration

• Export Mode:
  Reaper Marker CSV: Use Reaper-specific CSV format.
  Generic CSV: Use a generic CSV format.

Only for Generic CSV Export Mode:

• CSV Field ‘Number’: Defines the target column for the marker number.
• CSV Field ‘Timecode’: Defines the target column for the timecode values.
• CSV Field ‘Name’: Defines the target column for the marker labels.

Table Fields

• Number: The sequential marker number.
• Timecode: The marker timecode.
• Name: The generated name for the marker.
  This is in the format Track / Page.Executor / Command
  or Track / Page.Executor / Command / Cue-ID / Cue-Name Cue-Number
• Track: The original track number of the marker.