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LTC Timecode Generator v1.2.0

20 Mar 13:16

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LTC Timecode Generator v1.2.0

A professional SMPTE-compliant Linear Time Code (LTC) audio generator for broadcast and post-production. No Python installation required — just download the executable for your platform and run it.


Downloads

Platform File Notes
Windows LTC_Timecode_Generator.exe Self-contained Windows x64 executable
macOS LTC_Timecode_Generator_macOS Self-contained macOS binary (arm64/x86_64)
Linux LTC_Timecode_Generator_linux Self-contained Linux x64 binary
Source ltc-timecode-generator-source.tar.gz Full source code archive
Docs ltc_timecode_generator.md Technical reference documentation

Quick Start

  1. Download the executable for your platform from the table above.
  2. Run it — the web UI opens automatically in your default browser.
  3. Set your timecode parameters and click Generate & Download LTC.

Linux/macOS: You may need to make the binary executable first:

chmod +x LTC_Timecode_Generator_linux   # or _macOS
./LTC_Timecode_Generator_linux

Features

  • SMPTE 12M compliant LTC audio generation (bi-phase mark / Manchester encoding)
  • Frame rates: 23.976, 24, 25, 29.97 NDF/DF, 30, 50, 59.94 NDF/DF, 60 fps
  • Sample rates: 44.1 kHz, 48 kHz, 96 kHz, 192 kHz
  • Bit depths: 16-bit and 24-bit mono WAV output
  • Modern web UI — runs a local server, opens in your browser automatically
  • Pre-roll support — optional 10-second lead-in before start time
  • Cross-platform — single-file executables, no dependencies needed

Compatibility

Generated LTC files are compatible with:

  • Avid Pro Tools
  • Adobe Premiere Pro / After Effects
  • DaVinci Resolve
  • Final Cut Pro
  • Logic Pro / Reaper
  • Professional hardware sync generators

Standards Compliance

  • SMPTE 12M — Time and Control Code
  • IEC 60461 — Timecode for audio systems
  • ITU-R BR.780 — Timecode systems for broadcasting

LTC Timecode Generator v1.0.0

10 Jun 15:14
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Added

  • Initial release of LTC Timecode Generator
  • Professional SMPTE-compliant LTC generation
  • Support for all standard frame rates (23.976-60fps)
  • Drop frame compensation for 29.97fps and 59.94fps
  • Multiple audio formats (16/24-bit, 44.1-192kHz)
  • Modern web-based user interface
  • Real-time filename preview
  • Pre-roll support (10-second pre-roll option)
  • Progress tracking during generation
  • Theme toggle (light/dark mode)
  • Cross-platform support (Windows, macOS, Linux)
  • Standalone executable for Windows
  • Professional bi-phase mark encoding
  • SMPTE 12M standard compliance
  • Export to WAV format
  • User-friendly drag-and-drop interface
  • Responsive design for various screen sizes

Technical Features

  • 80-bit LTC word structure implementation
  • Bi-phase mark (Manchester) encoding
  • SMPTE sync word (0x3FFD) integration
  • Comprehensive frame rate detection
  • Signal quality assessment
  • Professional audio signal generation
  • Real-time waveform preview
  • Error detection and validation

Supported Standards

  • SMPTE 12M: Time and Control Code
  • IEC 60461: Timecode for audio systems
  • ITU-R BR.780: Timecode systems for broadcasting

Full Changelog: https://github.com/sithulaka/LTC_Timecode_Generator/commits/v1.0.0