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The Just Play Lite 2025 application is a streamlined edition of the versatile just:play pro 2025 client-server Master Control playout solution. It leverages the same flexible and reliable playout engine as just:play pro 2025, delivering essential Master Control playout functionality for broadcast and production environments that may not require the full feature set of our Pro playout solutions or are in demand for a cost-effective alternative.
With Just Play Lite 2025 you can easily handle scheduled video- and audio content playout, Simple FX graphics, SDI, NDI®, SRT, UDP, ST-2110 Live Input/Output, seamlessly integrating live feeds as well as internal and HTML5-basedreal-time graphics — ensuring reliable playout performance in demanding broadcast workflows.
KEY FEATURES:
Solution Type: Standalone application for macOS, with one (1) output channel (Program or Fill & Key).
Supported I/Os:SDI, NDI®, SRT, UDP, ST-2110.
Supported Playout Mode: Live Production with manual operation.
Supported Decoding: CPU or Apple hardware accelerated (Apple silicon Media Engines).
Supported Codecs and Containers: All Codecs and Containers supported by Apple’s AVFoundation Framework (AVF).
With Just Play Lite 2025, you can manage and control your Master Control playout of video clips and a single layer of static or realtime graphics all from one intuitive interface by using Timed, Chained, Auto-Duration, Locked, Gap and Filler playlists.
Designed for flexibility and ease of use, it delivers the essential playout capabilities needed in Master Control scenarios, making it the perfect choice for teams looking for professional performance at an accessible entry point.
Schedule Your Way
Plan your broadcasts with confidence—schedule content weeks in advance using Just Play Lite’s intuitive timeline, detailed metadata-supported list view, or the smart calendar function.
Whether for daily shows or long-term planning, you’ll have the flexibility and control to keep every production running smoothly and on time.
SDI, NDI®, SRT, UDP and ST-2110 Support
Deliver broadcast-quality playout in SD, HD, and UHDp60 with full support for SDI, NDI®, SRT, UDP, and ST-2110.
Powered by qualified Apple silicon hardware and AJA and Blackmagic Design for SDI I/O, the Just Play Lite application ensures maximum flexibility and the reliability professionals demand for any live production environment.
Switch to Incoming Live Signal
A key part of the daily production routine reflects the ability to include incoming signals to the signal chain for external feeds such as interviews or breaking news.
The Just Play Lite application seamlessly handles incoming live input signals such as studio feeds or satellite sources, and routes them directly to an SDI or any supported streaming output, ensuring smooth integration into your Master Control workflow.
Mind The Gap
When working with the Just Play Lite application, Gaps, Overlays, and Placeholders are clearly identifiable and can be edited instantly.
Thanks to its intuitive playlist-based design, structuring and managing your Master Control rundown has never been easier.
Static and Realtime Graphics
From simple lower-thirds to interactive realtime graphics, the Just Play Lite application gives you the flexibility to enrich any production.
It seamlessly integrates third-party data sources, enabling automated updates for news tickers, stock exchange, or weather forecasts information.
With Fill & Key (SDI) compatibility for singular.live, Viz Flowics, and SPX templates, Just Play Lite ensures your live productions are dynamic, visually engaging, and ready for professional broadcast environments.
SDR, HDR, Color Space Support
With full support for both SDR and HDR content, the Just Play Lite application empowers you to deliver broadcasts with stunning visual fidelity and reliability.
Its advanced color space handling ensures your Master Control plays out seamlessly, giving you the confidence to meet today’s and tomorrow’s broadcast standards.
What is the difference between Just Play Lite and just:play pro 2025?
Feature Set / Information:
Just Play Lite 2025
just:play pro 2025
Standalone Application
Client-Server Solution
Run Just In Mac Lite editions
on the same Mac
Please contact us for configuration information.
Concurrent UI access
Live/Play UI Selectable
User Rights Management
Multiviewer
Countdown to next
Live Event, SyncPoint
Supported I/O’s
SDI, NDI®, SRT, UDP, ST-2110.
RTMP, RTSP, HLS, MPEG-DASH
to follow in upcoming releases.
SDI, NDI®, SRT, UDP, ST-2110.
RTMP, RTSP, HLS, MPEG-DASH
to follow in upcoming releases.
Integrated Media Library
Placeholder, GAP, Live Event
Full Screen Trim Window
with J-K-L control
Built-In On Air Window
Split Video (non-destructive)
On Air Audio Monitor
Audio Bars
Configurable Timecode Overlays
Timed/Chained Playlists
Auto Duration Playlists
Lockable Playlists
Multichannel Jump to Next
GAP Playlist/Filler Movie
Import Playlist Watch folder
CSV Playlist Export
VANC Data Support
(e.g., CC, OP-47, SCTE-104, TC)
Subtitle Sidecar File Support
Supported Frame Rates (i/p)
24, 25, 29.97, 50, 59.94, 60
24, 25, 29.97, 50, 59.94, 60
Supported Video Devices
AJA, BMD
AJA, BMD
Supported Video Resolutions
SD, HD, UHD
SD, HD, UHD
Supported Video Codecs
AVC-Intra, DNxHD/HR, MPEG IMX, XDCAM EX/HD/HD422, X-AVC, DV, DV25, DVC, DVCPro, DVCPro50, DVCProHD, H.264, HEVC (H.265), ProRes, MPEG-2, Uncompressed. (Requires Apple Pre Video Formats installation)
AVC-Intra, DNxHD/HR, MPEG IMX, XDCAM EX/HD/HD422, X-AVC, DV, DV25, DVC, DVCPro, DVCPro50, DVCProHD, H.264, HEVC (H.265), ProRes, MPEG-2, Uncompressed. (Requires Apple Pre Video Formats installation)
Supported Container Formats
MOV, MP4, M4V, MPG/MPEG, DV, MXF
MOV, MP4, M4V, MPG/MPEG, DV, MXF
Mixed Container Format, Codec, Aspect Ratio, Field Order, I and P, Frame Rate
Realtime Aspect Ratio and Field Order control
SDR and HDR (HLG, PQ) Support
Color Space Support
Rec. 601, Rec. 709, Rec. 2020/2100
Rec. 601, Rec. 709, Rec. 2020/2100
Unlimited # of Repositories
Audio Channels
Up to 16 Channels
Up to 16 Channels
Dedicated Audio File Support
Simple FX Support
Realtime GFX Layer
1x Realtime GFX/HTML Layer
up to 4 Realtime FX/HTML Layers
(separate RFX/AFX licenses available for purchase)
INFINITE Realtime GFX Feature Support
1x Infinite Realtime GFX
(requires RFX/AFX licenses available for purchase)
Events, Event Rules
Built-In Switch to Live
REST API
(Postman, Swagger compatible)
(Postman, Swagger compatible)
TOA Comms Protocol
As Run Logs
Logs & Profiles
SDI-based Redundancy
(Optional RED license available for purchase)
SDI-based Failover Control
(Optional FOC license available for purchase)
EAS-Alerts (USA)
(Optional EAS license available for purchase)
Re-sync Engines
Restart on Drift
Join In Progress
Stay Alive Function
Number of Channel Licenses
1x Single Channel License
1x Single Channel License (currently and will depend on Mac HW, SW edition and video devices)
Licensing Models
Trial, Permanent
Trial, Permanent, Temporary
Licensing Type
Perpetual License (includes initial Ready-to-Run installation and configuration support, updates/upgrades subject to charge)
Perpetual License includes 1st year of Support and free version upgrades, Rental License (Monthly based)
Online License Activation
License Upgrade
(Available for purchase as Software Upgrade to just:play pro 2025 license)
(Available through dedicated Software Support and Software Maintenance Contract)
Availability for Purchase via
TOA Online Store, TOA Direct/VAR
TOA Direct/VAR
The values provided are for reference only and may contain inaccuracies. They are subject to change without prior notice.
The Composition Builder application for macOS empowers TV stations, live event producers, and educators to design high-quality real-time graphic templates with ease. These templates can then be played out seamlessly in our just:play and just:live products—whether you’re using the Lite or Pro editions.
To get you started right away, we include a free template package in our Playout Installers with a selection of ready-to-use designs such as lower-thirds, station IDs, clocks, and more. This ensures you have professional graphics at hand from day one, while also giving you a solid foundation to customize and expand upon.
Best of all, Composition Builder requires no license, making it an ideal tool for schools, universities, training facilities, and creative teams. From education and experimentation to professional productions, anyone can design and refine templates without extra costs—encouraging learning, collaboration, and innovation across all environments.
*Legend: 26.x = macOS Tahoe, 15.6.x = macOS Sequoia, 14.7.x = macOS Sonoma. macOS Sonoma and macOS Sequoia are the recommended OS versions for daily operations! macOS Tahoe has successfully passed the verification process.
**Please verify that the available Media Engines in all Apple silicon based models meet your recording requirements, before buying a Just In Mac Lite 2025 license. You can test the full feature enabled Just In Mac Lite 2025 application for free by downloading the trial version from the related solution page. The trial version will add a ToolsOnAir watermark to the recordings. By licensing Just In Mac Lite 2025 the watermark will automatically be removed. All supported Mac models: min. of 16 GB of RAM highly recommended!
Mac Model
Model Identifier
macOS*
Mac Pro (2023) - Apple silicon
Mac14,8
14.7.x, 15.6.x, 26.x
Mac Studio M2 Max
Mac14,13
14.7.x, 15.6.x, 26.x
Mac Studio M2 Ultra
Mac14,14
14.7.x, 15.6.x, 26.x
Mac mini (M2, 2023)
Mac14,3
14.7.x, 15.6.x, 26.x
Mac mini (M2 Pro, 2023)
Mac14,12
14.7.x, 15.6.x, 26.x
MacBook Air (13”, M2, 2022)**
Mac14,2
14.7.x, 15.6.x, 26.x
MacBook Air (15”, M2, 2023)**
Mac14,15
14.7.x, 15.6.x, 26.x
MacBook Pro (13”, M2, 2022)**
Mac14,7
14.7.x, 15.6.x, 26.x
MacBook Pro (14”, M2 Pro, 2023)**
Mac14,9
14.7.x, 15.6.x, 26.x
MacBook Pro (14”, M2 Max, 2023)**
Mac14,5
14.7.x, 15.6.x, 26.x
MacBook Pro (16”, M2 Pro, 2023)**
Mac14,10
14.7.x, 15.6.x, 26.x
MacBook Pro (16”, M2 Max, 2023)**
Mac14,6
14.7.x, 15.6.x, 26.x
*Legend: 26.x = macOS Tahoe, 15.6.x = macOS Sequoia, 14.7.x = macOS Sonoma. macOS Sonoma and macOS Sequoia are the recommended OS versions for daily operations! macOS Tahoe has successfully passed the verification process.
**Please verify that the available Media Engines in all Apple silicon based models meet your recording requirements, before buying a Just In Mac Lite 2025 license. You can test the full feature enabled Just In Mac Lite 2025 application for free by downloading the trial version from the related solution page. The trial version will add a ToolsOnAir watermark to the recordings. By licensing Just In Mac Lite 2025 the watermark will automatically be removed. All supported Mac models: min. of 16 GB of RAM highly recommended!
Mac Model
Model Identifier
macOS*
Mac Studio M3 Ultra**
Mac15,14
macOS*
iMac (24”, M3, 2-4 Ports, 2023**)
Mac15,4, Mac15,5
15.6.x, 26.x
iMac (24”, M3, 2-4 Ports, 2023**)
Mac15,4, Mac15,5
14.7.x, 15.6.x, 26.x
MacBook Air (13", M3, 2024**)
Mac15,12
14.7.x, 15.6.x, 26.x
MacBook Air (15", M3, 2024**)
Mac15,13
14.7.x, 15.6.x, 26.x
MacBook Pro (14", M3, 2023**)
Mac15,3
14.7.x, 15.6.x, 26.x
MacBook Pro (14", M3 Pro, 2023**)
Mac15,6
14.7.x, 15.6.x, 26.x
MacBook Pro (14", M3 Max, 2023**)
Mac15,10, Mac15.8
14.7.x, 15.6.x, 26.x
MacBook Pro (16", M3 Pro, 2023**)
Mac15,7
14.7.x, 15.6.x, 26.x
MacBook Pro (16", M3 Max, 2023**)
Mac15,11, Mac15.9
14.7.x, 15.6.x, 26.x
*Legend: 26.x = macOS Tahoe, 15.6.x = macOS Sequoia, 14.7.x = macOS Sonoma. macOS Sonoma and macOS Sequoia are the recommended OS versions for daily operations! macOS Tahoe has successfully passed the verification process.
**Please verify that the available Media Engines in all Apple silicon based models meet your recording requirements, before buying a Just In Mac Lite 2025 license. You can test the full feature enabled Just In Mac Lite 2025 application for free by downloading the trial version from the related solution page. The trial version will add a ToolsOnAir watermark to the recordings. By licensing Just In Mac Lite 2025 the watermark will automatically be removed. All supported Mac models: min. of 16 GB of RAM highly recommended!
Mac Model
Model Identifier
macOS*
Mac Studio M4 Max**
Mac16,9
15.6.x, 26.x
Mac mini (M4, 2024**)
Mac16,10
15.6.x, 26.x
Mac mini (M4 Pro, 2024**)
Mac16,11
15.6.x, 26.x
iMac (24”, M4, 2-4 Ports, 2023**)
Mac16,2, Mac16,3
15.6.x, 26.x
MacBook Pro (14", M4, 2024**)
Mac16,1
15.6.x, 26.x
MacBook Pro (14”, M4 Pro, 2024**)
Mac16,8
15.6.x, 26.x
MacBook Pro (14”, M4 Max, 2024**)
Mac16,6
15.6.x, 26.x
MacBook Pro (16”, M4 Pro, 2024**)
Mac16,7
15.6.x, 26.x
MacBook Pro (16”, M4 Max, 2024**)
Mac16,5
15.6.x, 26.x
*Legend: 26.x = macOS Tahoe, 15.6.x = macOS Sequoia, 14.7.x = macOS Sonoma. macOS Sonoma and macOS Sequoia are the recommended OS versions for daily operations! macOS Tahoe has successfully passed the verification process.
**Please verify that the available Media Engines in all Apple silicon based models meet your recording requirements, before buying a Just In Mac Lite 2025 license. You can test the full feature enabled Just In Mac Lite 2025 application for free by downloading the trial version from the related solution page. The trial version will add a ToolsOnAir watermark to the recordings. By licensing Just In Mac Lite 2025 the watermark will automatically be removed. All supported Mac models: min. of 16 GB of RAM highly recommended!
Supported Video Devices
KONA 5
KONA 4
KONA 1
KONA HDMI
KONA LHi
KONA LHe Plus*
Corvid 88
Corvid 44 12G & 12G BNC
Corvid 44 & 44 BNC
Io 4K Plus
Io X3
KONA IP25*
ToolsOnAir tests the most common AJA video devices. Devices with an “*” are currently under verification. If video devices are not listed, please contact us for compatibility.
ToolsOnAir tests the most common Blackmagic Design video devices. Devices with an “*” are currently under verification. If video devices are not listed, please contact us for compatibility.
You are welcome to download a demo version of our latest Just Play Lite 2025.3.0.GM.1461 release, by clicking on the “Download” button below. The trial version of the Just Play Lite application is fully feature enabled, but will apply a watermark to all playout signals or streams at a given interval.
Please fill out the form fields below to receive your requested download link by separate email.
HOW TO BUY
To run a watermark-free version of the Just Play Lite application, please click on the “Purchase” button. The Just Play Liteapplication sells for 890 EUR/USD and includes a 1-channel video and GFX playout license. This is a Software license only and does not include any Mac or video device hardware (to be purchased separately).
If you are ordering as a company, please ensure that you provide your VAT ID, Tax Exemption ID, GST ID, or ABN where appropriate so that the correct purchase price is displayed.
Upon successful payment, you will receive a permanent Activation Code at the time of purchase.
To cross-grade Just Play Lite to a just:in mac pro 2025 solution license, please contact the ToolsOnAir sales department at sales@toolsonair.com or one of the authorized ToolsOnAir resellers in your region.
The Just Play Lite application comes fully featured in Demo Mode but does not activate automatically, resulting in a ToolsOnAir watermark to be applied on all recordings. Upon purchasing a license, you will receive an activation code to remove the watermark.
Once you've purchased a Just Play Lite license online, you'll receive an immediate activation code after payment has been validated. If you already have the Demo Version, go to the "Activation" tab and enter your activation code. Otherwise, click on the "Download" button below to install the Just Play Liteapplication, and follow the activation instructions.
Copy and paste your ToolsOnAir activation code into the "Activation code" field and press "Enter" or "Activate." A successful activation changes the status from "Yellow" to "Green," with a popup confirming the successful activation.
The Just Play Lite application utilizes an online license framework which requires an internet connection for activation, deactivation, license transfer, and license status verification.
After the successful activation, the application verifies the license on every restart to ensure an easy yet secure operation.
Please click on this link for additional information about the Activation process.
Ready-to-Run Support (initial Installation and Configuration) is a key feature of our Just Play Lite and Just Play Lite NDI licenses and is provided free of charge to customers who purchase a license. We boast a global team of expert professionals ready to assist you during standard office hours: (08:30 AM (08:30h) to 6:00 PM (18:00h) CET/CEST Monday-Friday (excluding Austrian holidays). While our software is user-friendly and easy to install, our team is always eager to provide any extra assistance you might need. Our worldwide customers value not only the quality of our solutions, but also the exceptional support we deliver.
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