Show Control & Implementation
Perfect timing for audio, effects, and story moments
We design and implement show control so music, sound effects, lighting and show moments land exactly when they should, reliably, every cycle.
In-house engineering + music = one integrated team
What is show control?
Show control (simple): the system that triggers and times show elements (like audio, lights, effects) based on cues, sensors, or ride logic.
Perfect for
Dark rides & coasters (on-ride audio + dynamic SFX)
Walkthroughs / themed areas (multi-zone audio, scene timing)
Preshows (timed sequences, repeatable show moments)
Rethemes + upgrades (making existing systems feel new)
"... If your attraction has “moments”, show control makes them hit...."
What this solves
Timing you can trust
No drifting, no “almost synced”, the cue happens when it should.
Audio that adapts to the ride
Dynamic sound effects, station announcements, and variations that keep the experience fresh.
Less vendor chaos
One team thinking about story + music + technical integration.
What we can control
Depending on your setup, we can synchronize:
- Multi-zone music and sound effects (different speakers, different moments)
- Lighting and show effects (fog, air, water, props, where applicable)
- Video and display moments (when relevant)
- Interactive triggers (sensors, buttons, control inputs)
- Animatronics
Final scope depends on your existing ride control system and desired moments.
How it works
Typical deliverables
Cue list / timeline ("what happens when")
Audio routing plan (zones, speakers, levels, versions)
Control logic / show sequences (programmed and tested)
Triggers & inputs mapping (sensors, buttons, station logic)
Voice processing (radio/PA, creature FX, environmental filtering)
Operator-friendly controls (dashboard/touch panel or physical controls)
Commissioning support (on-site or remote, depending on project)
How the project runs
- Technical intake (week 1)
- We gather ride timing, existing control system details, zone plan, and desired moments.
- We gather ride timing, existing control system details, zone plan, and desired moments.
- Cue map (week 1-2)
- We translate story beats into a clear list of cues and triggers.
- We translate story beats into a clear list of cues and triggers.
- Prototype + tests (week 2-6)
- We implement the first working sequence and test timing in the real environment.
- Polish + variations (week 4-10)
- Fine-tuning, levels, transitions, and optional random variations.
- Fine-tuning, levels, transitions, and optional random variations.
- Commissioning + handover (week 8-12)
- Final checks, documentation, and operator-ready controls.
- Final checks, documentation, and operator-ready controls.
Projects where timing mattered
Ridderstrijd
Avonturenpark Hellendoorn
Dynamic sound effects with precise timing and smooth playback across multiple speakers, powered by the SCX show control system from EVRST Engineering. Includes random SFX variations and station announcements.
Novo Mundo
Hof van Eckberge
Complete audio experience: indoor soundtrack where story and effects unfold in sync, plus an outdoor zone with six independent soundtracks tied to six speakers, brought together through a programmed show control system.
Choose the level of support
Package A
Sync Starter
Cue map + basic triggers
Multi-zone audio playback setup
One commissioning session
Package B
Full Show Control Implementation
Full cue programming + operator controls
Variations, announcements etc.
Documentation + handover
Package C
Integrated Experience (Recommended)
Show Control + implementation
Plus custom music and/or sound design
One integrated team from concept to commissioning
FAQ
Can you work with our existing ride control system?
Often yes, SCX can run standalone or integrate as a “slave” to an existing ride control system.
Do you only do audio, or also other effects?
Depending on the setup, show control can handle audio, lighting, effects, video, and more.
Can you do multi-zone audio (different areas, different speakers)?
Yes! Multi-zone music and sound effects are a core use case.
Do you offer support after launch?
Remote support is possible via EVRST Engineering’s platform setup (project-dependent).
Let’s make your moments land
Send us your ride timing (or a rough timeline), a zone/speaker plan, and the moments you want to hit. We’ll propose the best approach for reliable show timing.
You can also email us directly: info@evrstmusic.com