ToolsOnAir

13/05/2026

Great first day at the MPTS Show!

A big thank you to the Econocom team for hosting us at their booth and for the great conversations throughout the day. We received fantastic feedback on ToolsOnAir CORE I/O as well as our macOS-based capture and playout solutions.

It was great to see so much interest in flexible, modern, and reliable broadcast workflows based on macOS and Linux.

Looking forward to the final day tomorrow — come and see us at the Econocom Booth C42.

04/05/2026

Pro Versions 2026 — Professional macOS Broadcast Solutions
The 2026 Pro versions are now available to download from the ToolsOnAir website:

-> just:in mac pro 2026
-> just:play pro 2026
-> just:live pro 2026

Customers with a valid SLA contract can use Version 2026 with their existing 2025 license key. We have already enabled Version 2026 for all existing customers with a valid SLA contract and a 2025 license key.

Simply download the new version, drag & drop it over your existing Version 2025 installation, and you are good to go.

Download Now: https://toolsonair.com/products/profesionelle-broadcast-solutions.html

04/05/2026

Lite Versions 2026 — Free Upgrade for All Lite Users

The 2026 versions of the ToolsOnAir Lite applications are now available:

Recording
-> Just In Mac Lite
-> Just In Mac Lite NDI

Playout and Live Production

-> Just Play Lite
-> Just Play Lite NDI
-> Just Live Lite
-> Just Live Lite NDI

All existing Lite users receive the 2026 upgrade free of charge. Your existing Lite license key can be used with both Version 2025.x and Version 2026.x, giving you full flexibility to stay on your current setup or move forward to the latest release when ready.

Download Now: https://toolsonair.com/products/pro-av-products.html

04/05/2026

ToolsOnAir 2026 Releases Are Now Available

The latest ToolsOnAir macOS-based Recording and Playout 2026 releases are now online and ready to use.

This includes the new 2026 versions of our Lite applications as well as our professional macOS-based solutions: just:in mac pro 2026, just:play pro 2026, and just:live pro 2026.

Whether you are running a compact production setup, a cost-efficient Pro AV workflow, or a professional multi-channel broadcast environment, the 2026 product line delivers more performance, more flexibility, and greater operational confidence.

Download your Version 2026 today -> https://toolsonair.com/knowledge-base/downloads.html

27/04/2026

For professional recording on macOS, just:in mac pro 2026 introduces the new Automatic Signal Format Detection mode, allowing operators to capture changing input formats without the need to manually match the incoming signal format to the correct capture preset.

Read more about just:in mac pro 2026:
https://toolsonair.com/company/stories-press-releases/stories-press-releases-detail/just-in-mac-pro-2026-the-next-level-of-professional-recording-on-macos-at-nab-2026.html

27/04/2026

The new macOS 2026 product line introduces powerful new capabilities, including multi-channel playout on a single Mac with up to four independent channels per system, enhanced multiviewer functionalities, and flexible mixed I/O workflows such as SRT input with SDI output.

www.toolsonair.com

27/04/2026

CORE I/O supports a wide range of workflows:

Recording Flows

Flexible multi-channel recording with multiple output possibilities, including Loop Recording Mode for 24/7 continuous recording and segment export workflows. Optional actions such as HTML graphics overlays and live Speech-to-Text overlays can be added directly into the recording flow.

Playout Flows

Single-file playout and playlist-based playout for news, live shows, studio productions, and other broadcast environments. These playout flows also support HTML graphics overlays and live Speech-to-Text overlays.

Live Signal Transcoding Flows

Flexible live signal transcoding for converting, processing, and distributing incoming signals across modern broadcast and production environments. These transcoding flows support HTML graphics overlays and live Speech-to-Text overlays.

Newsroom Integration

MOS integration with NRCS systems such as Octopus, AP ENPS, and other newsroom systems using the MOS protocol.

MAM, Cloud, and Partner Integrations

CORE I/O integrates seamlessly with Media Asset Management systems such as ICONIK, Mimir, Cantemo, and others, enabling efficient capture and asset handling workflows. It can write directly to cloud storage targets, including AWS S3 and Backblaze B2 buckets, and can also retrieve files from these locations to local storage when required for playout or production workflows. In addition, integrations with LucidLink, Suite Studios, Backblaze, and other partner technologies shown during NAB further extend the platform into modern hybrid and cloud-connected broadcast environments.

With CORE I/O and the latest macOS 2026 product line, ToolsOnAir continues to deliver powerful, flexible, and future-ready broadcast software solutions for professional recording, playout, and live production workflows.

27/04/2026

We are back from NAB Show Las Vegas 2026 — and what a fantastic show it was.

A sincere thank you to everyone who visited the ToolsOnAir booth, attended our demos, and shared valuable feedback with our team. The response to our newly released CORE I/O platform, as well as to our latest macOS 2026 product line, was truly outstanding.

At NAB, we demonstrated how ToolsOnAir continues to deliver flexible and powerful broadcast software solutions for modern macOS and Linux-based workflows — from professional recording and playout to live signal transcoding, newsroom integration, cloud storage integration, and partner-driven production environments.

www.toolsonair.com

27/04/2026

CORE I/O is ToolsOnAir’s next-generation software-defined video server platform for modern broadcast, live production, and media workflows.

Built on Linux and powered by a flexible node-based flow architecture, CORE I/O brings recording, playout, live signal transcoding, streaming, graphics, automation, and partner integrations into one powerful web-based system.

From SDI to IP, from on-prem to hybrid and cloud workflows, CORE I/O helps broadcasters build smarter, more scalable, and more adaptable production environments.

Broadcast workflows. Reimagined.

Get in touch with us for your private CORE I/O Demo -> [email protected]

ToolsOnAir CORE I/O - Software Defined Video Server

27/04/2026

Discover the latest highlights from ToolsOnAir, showcasing our next-generation CORE I/O platform and our professional macOS-based broadcast product line.

In this video, we present the key innovations introduced at NAB Show Las Vegas 2026, including our newly released CORE I/O platform, which received outstanding feedback from end users, system integrators, and broadcast professionals.

CORE I/O is ToolsOnAir’s modern, Linux-based, software-defined video server platform for professional broadcast, live production, and enterprise media workflows. It brings recording, playout, signal transcoding, automation, and integration capabilities together in one flexible and scalable environment.

Highlights shown in this video include:

• CORE I/O Recording Flows with powerful output possibilities
• Playout Flows for single-file playout, playlist playout, news, and live show workflows
• MOS integration with NRCS systems such as Octopus, AP ENPS, and other MOS-compatible newsroom systems
• Recording integrations with Media Asset Management platforms such as iconik, Mimir, Cantemo, and others
• Direct read and write workflows with S3 storage, including AWS S3 and Backblaze B2
• Integration with LucidLink, Suite Studios, and many additional partner solutions
• Flexible software-defined workflows for modern broadcast and media operations

The video also highlights the latest developments in our long-established macOS product line, including just:play pro 2026, just:live pro 2026, and just:in mac pro 2026.

These products continue ToolsOnAir’s mission to provide one of the best professional broadcast software and solution portfolios based on macOS and Linux, combining proven reliability with modern workflow flexibility.

From 24/7 playout and live production to multi-channel recording, newsroom integration, cloud storage, and hybrid broadcast environments, ToolsOnAir delivers powerful tools for broadcasters, production companies, system integrators, and media organizations worldwide.

Learn more about ToolsOnAir and our products:
https://www.toolsonair.com

Schedule a demo or contact our team to see CORE I/O and our macOS-based broadcast products in action.

https://youtu.be/JlSxLQ85yFc

ToolsOnAir NAB 2026 Las Vegas Highlights - Core I/O - just:in mac/live/play Version 2026

19/04/2026

NAB Setup done ✔️

Looking forward to see you guys at North Hall, Booth N1258