Plot your stage with the gear you actually play.
Drag real products onto the canvas at their true size, plug real cables into the sockets where they sit on each device, and send the venue a rider they can set up from.
Every device at its real size
Product photos sit on the canvas at the size the maker lists, all on one scale. A pocket operator next to a CDJ-3000 looks the way it does on your table, so you can see whether the rig fits the booth before you get there.
Sockets where they are on the panel
Inputs, outputs and power sit on the back, side or front of each device, where you would reach for them. The most-used players, mixers and laptops follow the maker's own panel drawing. This is the back of the Allen & Heath Xone:96.
The right plug on every cable
Run a cable between two sockets and it gets the plug that fits them, in the colour of its connection. Whoever reads your rider sees which leads to bring.
- MIDI
- USB-A
- USB-C
- 6.35 mm jack
- 3.5 mm jack
- XLR
- RCA
- Mains (IEC)
- CV / gate patch
- Ethernet
- Optical
349 devices from 58 makers
Players, mixers, synths, samplers, drum machines, interfaces, monitors and laptops, each with its real connections. Browse the gear
1010music, ASM, Adam Audio, Akai, Allen & Heath, AlphaTheta, Apple, Arturia, Audient, Audio-Technica, BSS, Behringer, Beyerdynamic, Boss, Denon DJ, Elektron, Empress Effects, Erica Synths, Eventide, Focal, Focusrite, Genelec, Hercules, JBL, KRK, Korg, MOTU, Mackie, Make Noise, Modal, Moog, Native Instruments, Nord, Novation, Numark, PLAYdifferently, Palmer, Pioneer DJ, Polyend, PreSonus, RME, Radial, Rane, Reloop, Roland, SSL, Sennheiser, Sequential, Sonicware, Soundcraft, Strymon, TC Electronic, Technics, Teenage Engineering, Universal Audio, V-Moda, Waldorf, Yamaha
From empty canvas to sent rider
Drag your gear onto the canvas
Pick from 349 real products, or use a generic device if yours isn't listed yet.
Plug it in
Drag from one socket to another. The cable takes the colour and the plug of that connection.
Send it to the venue
Export the plot as an image with the gear list and every connection, or print it.
Questions
What is a technical rider?
A technical rider is a document that specifies all the audio equipment, stage setup, and technical requirements a performer needs for a live show. It includes your gear list, connection requirements, and stage layout diagram. Make Tech Rider lets you build one visually in minutes.
What should a technical rider include?
A complete tech rider includes your equipment list, connection requirements (XLR, MIDI, USB, RCA cables), stage plot showing physical layout, power requirements, and notes for the sound engineer. Make Tech Rider covers all of this with 19 equipment categories and 10 connection types.
How do I create a technical rider?
With Make Tech Rider, drag real audio products onto a visual canvas, connect them with correct cable types, and export the result. Choose from 349 products across 19 categories from manufacturers like 1010music, Adam Audio, Akai, Allen & Heath, AlphaTheta. The entire process takes minutes.
What is the difference between a technical rider and a stage plot?
A stage plot is a visual diagram showing where equipment is positioned on stage. A technical rider is a comprehensive document that includes the stage plot plus detailed equipment specs, connection requirements, and technical notes. Make Tech Rider combines both.
Do DJs need a technical rider?
Yes. A DJ technical rider specifies your required setup — CDJs, mixer, monitors, headphones, and all connections. It ensures every venue provides exactly what you need. Make Tech Rider includes all major DJ equipment from Pioneer DJ, Allen & Heath, Denon DJ, and more.
What equipment should be on a DJ tech rider?
A DJ tech rider typically includes CDJs or turntables, a DJ mixer, monitor speakers, headphones, and all required cables (RCA, XLR, USB). You should also specify power requirements and any special requests. Make Tech Rider has all of these products in its database.
How to create an input list for live sound?
An input list documents every audio channel needed at front-of-house. With Make Tech Rider, add each piece of gear to the canvas and connect them — the tool automatically tracks connection types (XLR, DI, etc.) so you can export a clear signal flow diagram for sound engineers.
Can I use this for electronic music setups?
Absolutely. Make Tech Rider includes synths, drum machines, samplers, eurorack systems, audio interfaces, and effects processors from brands like Elektron, Moog, Roland, and Korg. You can map MIDI, CV/Gate, USB, and audio connections between all devices.