Is the stage plot maker free?

Yes — you can build a stage plot and generate an input list for free, with no card required. Paid plans add unlimited riders and extra features.

Do I need to install anything?

No. It runs in your browser on desktop, tablet and mobile. There’s nothing to download or install.

Can I export my stage plot as a PDF?

Yes. PluggedIn exports a print-ready tech-rider PDF that includes your stage plot, input list, monitor list and backline requirements.

Free Stage Plot Maker

Build a clean, professional stage plot in your browser — then let PluggedIn turn it into an input list, monitor list and a print-ready tech rider automatically. No CAD, no spreadsheets, no design skills required.

A stage plot in PluggedIn — drag gear onto the stage and inputs auto-number.

What is a stage plot?

A stage plot is a top-down map of the stage that shows where each performer, instrument, amplifier, microphone and monitor goes. Venues and audio engineers use it to set up the stage quickly and correctly before a show. A good stage plot pairs with an input list and tech rider so the engineer knows not just where everything is, but what it needs on the console.

How the stage plot maker works

Drag your gear onto the stage. Mics, DI boxes, guitar and bass amps, drum kits, keyboards, monitors, risers and power drops — all from a click-and-place palette.
Position and label everything. Move, rotate and rename each item so it matches your real setup. Add the musician on each spot.
Let the input list build itself. Every mic and DI is auto-numbered into a clean channel list (Ch 1…N) as you place it — no manual counting.
Export or share. Download a professional tech-rider PDF, or send a live share link that always shows the current version.

What you get, automatically

Input list — every channel numbered, with mic/DI, phantom power and stand type.
Monitor list — wedges and IEM mixes, mapped to the right outputs.
Stage requirements — risers, power and backline the venue needs to source.
Tech rider PDF — a branded, print-ready document you can email to any venue.
Master patch — venues can merge every act on the bill into one console patch.

Who it’s for

Bands and solo artists building their first professional rider; audio engineers advancing shows for the acts they tour with; and venues collecting stage plots from every act on a bill and consolidating them into one master patch. If you’ve ever hand-drawn a stage plot in a slide deck, this replaces it in minutes.

3D stage plot in PluggedIn — a rendered stage view with amps, a drum kit, mic stands and monitor wedges, and the audience at the front of stage. — An example 3D render of a stage plot in PluggedIn — a clear visual for artists, venues and promoters.

ChSourceMic / DI48V

1KickBeta 52A—

2SnareSM57—

4–5OverheadsKM18448V

9GuitarSM57—

10BassDI48V

13Lead VoxSM58—

The input list builds itself as you place mics and DIs — numbered to match the plot.

Build yours free in minutes

Drag your gear onto the stage, get an input list and tech rider automatically, and send it to any venue.

Start building free

Frequently asked questions

Is the stage plot maker free?: Yes — you can build a stage plot and generate an input list for free, with no card required. Paid plans add unlimited riders and extra features.
Do I need to install anything?: No. It runs in your browser on desktop, tablet and mobile. There’s nothing to download or install.
Can I export my stage plot as a PDF?: Yes. PluggedIn exports a print-ready tech-rider PDF that includes your stage plot, input list, monitor list and backline requirements.