PlyCast · Desktop playout

Free playout
for CasparCG.

The extendable playout automation client for professional and commercial broadcasters – reliable 24/7 operation, no hidden limits.

Version 1.0.27.6-rcWindows 10 / 11Support ends mid-2027

Download Switch to PlyCast 3NX →

PlyCast [Channel 1] | 1.0.27.6-rc— ▢ ✕

SUNDAY, 18 OCTOBER 202612:25:02

Artist One – Summer Nights

Remaining Time00:00:49

Elapsed Time00:02:32

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Artist Two – Golden …12:25:52

Channel 1 | 1080i5000Playlist ends: 18.10.2026 23:25:12

So, 22:57:24:2300:02:02:00 WSpot_Partner_A.mp4V:\MEDIA\COMMERCIALS\PRIORITY 00:00:00:0000:02:02:00FOLLOW

So, 22:59:26:2300:01:00:00 WSpot_Partner_B.mp4V:\MEDIA\COMMERCIALS\PRIORITY 00:00:00:0000:01:00:00FOLLOW

So, 23:00:26:2300:00:33:00 W OUTBumper_OUT_Station.mp4V:\MEDIA\ID\BUMPER 00:00:00:0000:00:33:00FOLLOW

So, 23:00:59:2300:02:42:00 PromoPromo_Weekly_Show_KW36.mp4V:\MEDIA\PROMO\2026 Logo 00:00:00:0000:02:42:00FOLLOW

So, 23:03:41:2300:00:22:00 IDID_Station_4.mp4V:\MEDIA\ID\IDS Logo 00:00:00:0000:00:22:00FOLLOW

So, 23:04:03:2300:03:23:00 Artist One - Summer Nights.mp4V:\MEDIA\MUSICVIDEOS\ROTATION LogoMUSIC 00:00:00:0000:03:23:00FOLLOW

So, 23:07:26:2300:00:03:00 W INBumper_IN_Neutral.mp4V:\MEDIA\ID\BUMPER 00:00:00:0000:00:03:00FOLLOW

So, 23:07:29:2300:01:00:00 WSpot_Partner_B.mp4V:\MEDIA\COMMERCIALS\PRIORITY 00:00:00:0000:01:00:00FOLLOW

So, 23:08:29:2300:03:14:00 Artist Two - Golden Hour.mp4V:\MEDIA\MUSICVIDEOS\PROMO LogoMUSIC 00:00:00:0000:03:14:00FOLLOW

So, 23:11:43:2300:03:40:00 Artist Three - Open Road.mp4V:\MEDIA\MUSICVIDEOS\ROTATION LogoMUSIC 00:00:00:0000:03:40:00FOLLOW

End of support

PlyCast is supported until mid-2027 – it keeps running, but there will be no further updates or fixes after that.

The successor · PlyCast 3NX

Next-generation playout.
In your browser.

PlyCast 3NX is the new playout control for CasparCG – web-based, multi-channel and built for 24/7 automation. Free to test during the beta.

Web-basedOperate from any browser – the server keeps running when you close it.
Up to 4 channelsEach with its own playlist, preview and As-Run log.
SCTE-104Ad-break cues over IP or via DeckLink VANC.
Emergency listPer-channel fallback loop if anything goes wrong.
Output monitoringAlarms for black, frozen picture and missing audio.
Now playing APIFeed websites, apps and graphics live.

Download 3NX beta ↓Read the guide →

▶ Play■ Stop▶| Next↳ Take

On airArtist One – Summer Nights

-00:01:51:23

NextArtist Two – Golden Hour00:03:13:17 · in 00:01:51:21

Playlist end20:11:45:03Remaining 08:30:32:15

11:35:2300:03:53:00Morning Show – Part 3LogoMainLogo

11:39:1600:03:48:04Artist One – Summer NightsLogoMainLogo

11:43:0400:03:13:17Artist Two – Golden HourLogoMainLogo

11:46:1800:02:57:00Artist Three – Open RoadLogoMainLogo

11:49:1500:02:30:00WerbungSpot_Block_A

11:51:45—◆ SCTE-104 · Break Start

Video server ConnectedServer 11:41:12

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PlyCast 1.0.27.6-rc

Free for commercial use. There is no direct software support – guides and answers are in the PlyCast wiki. For stable 24/7 operation, get familiar with CasparCG and its configuration file: CasparCG wiki.

Download 1.0.27.6-rc ↓ Windows 10 / 11 · Released 15.07.2026

01 — Features

Built for broadcast

CommercialBuilt for commercial use

Free for TV stations, streaming channels and creators – no licence fees, no hidden limits.

24/7Reliable around the clock

Runs non-stop in more than 60 TV stations, on standard Windows hardware.

LayersLayers

Video, logos and CG graphics on separate CasparCG layers – controlled per playlist item.

Plug-insPlug-in ready

Extend PlyCast with your own functions and connect it to your workflows.

Playlist Assistant: folders such as IDs, promos and commercials ready to drag into the playlist.
Templates: save recurring shows and insert them in one step.
Transport: play, next, skip and stop – with remaining, elapsed and next-item clock.
Tags per item: commercial, bumper in/out, promo, ID, logo and music – with FOLLOW for seamless transitions.

02 — Setup

System requirements

Component	Requirement
Operating system	Windows 10 / 11, Intel or AMD CPU
Graphics	OpenGL 4.5 – Nvidia GPU recommended
.NET	.NET Desktop Runtime 8.0
Visual C++	Latest MSVC runtime (x64)
Optional: SDI	Blackmagic DeckLink with Desktop Video 15.3.1

Stuttering playback? Update the graphics driver, install the latest Blackmagic driver on Windows 11 when using DeckLink, and install the latest MSVC runtime.

03 — Release notes

What's new in 1.0.27.6-rc

Video analysis with integrated video and audio preview.
Black and freeze detection for more reliable monitoring.

Released 15.07.2026. Last major line before end of support in mid-2027.

Broadcast Hub · Playout

Time for
the next step?

We move your channel from PlyCast to PlyCast 3NX – or run the complete channel for you as a service in the Broadcast Hub.

Create enquiry →Broadcast Hub

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