File -> Import… and File -> Export… open the Import/Export hub: groups on the left, description and action buttons on the right. Only directions Samba can perform are listed (for example CuePilot is export-only).
Imported cues land on the selected track unless the file names tracks. Many formats show a preview, then Replace or Add.
Preview can show marker count, track count, frame rate, time range, and warnings. Then:
| Choice |
Effect |
| Replace |
Clear target cues and import |
| Add |
Keep existing cues and append |
| Cancel |
Do nothing |
One-liner when to use for each hub entry (names match the Import/Export UI).
| Format |
When to use |
| grandMA3 |
One-shot export of timecode track, setlist, or main-sequence markers to grandMA3 (OSC / USB / onPC). Prefer Live Link for ongoing sync. |
| Infinity Chimp |
Move markers to/from Infinity Chimp CSV (#, Name, Start). |
| ChamSys MagicQ |
MagicQ timecode CSV (timecode, short name, long name, options); Reaper-style # CSV also accepted on import. |
| Hog 4 |
Hog 4 Cuelist XML (cuelist = track, cue = marker) for console Cuelist Import; Reaper CSV accepted on import if that is what you have. |
| Avolites Titan |
Titan timeline markers CSV (externalId, legend, time) for Tools -> Import Markers; Reaper CSV also accepted on import. |
| ETC Eos |
USITT ASCII cue labels and $$TimeCode for Eos File -> Import (not a full show file). |
| Format |
When to use |
| PIXERA |
PIXERA Basic Cue CSV (time as seconds.milliseconds, not SMPTE). Prefer PIXERA Live Link for API pull/push. |
| Disguise |
Disguise Cue Table TSV (Beat/Tag/Note/Track Time/Timecode Time) for Designer objects/table - not .d3 projects. |
| Format |
When to use |
| Pangolin BEYOND |
BEYOND Timeline Markers as REAPER-compatible marker CSV (#, Name, Start). |
| Format |
When to use |
| Notch |
Notch marker CSV (#, Name, Start) on the selected track. |
| Adobe |
Premiere / After Effects style xmeml marker XML (one XML per track on export). |
| Format |
When to use |
| Reaper |
Import RPP (markers + media; each .rpp can become a track) or Reaper CSV; export markers as Reaper CSV. CSV import may ask which Reaper time format was used. |
| MIDI |
Standard MIDI File marker / text / lyric meta events in and out. |
| CuePoints |
CuePoints CSV (TIMECODE, CUE TYPE, CUE, LABEL, CUE FADE, COMMAND). COMMAND -> cue notes; CUE FADE ignored on import. |
| Format |
When to use |
| CuePilot |
Export-only CuePoints Track .cue for CuePilot File -> Import CuePoints Track (optional timecode offset). |
| LiveEdit |
LiveEdit Multi-Column Cue CSV (Number, Name, Start, Color). Same layout as LiveEdit File -> Export -> CSV; LiveEdit App import uses XML/EDL, not this CSV. |
| Format |
When to use |
| CSV |
Track and lane settings (structure), not cue markers. Import can add tracks. |
- Select the target track before Import when the format does not name tracks.
- Prefer Live Link for grandMA3 and PIXERA when you need ongoing sync; use this hub for one-shot files and other desks.
- After import, review the cuelist and timeline before rehearsal.
