Marker Conductor is a free After Effects plugin for adding time- and BPM‑based markers, featuring duration fields, a custom comment template with tokens, and support for macOS Catalina across AE CC 2017 to 2026.
Developed by Sunrise Moon.
About Marker Conductor
Marker Conductor is an After Effects utility that lets users place markers using a Time tab and a BPM tab, each with a Duration field. A Settings tab provides a custom marker comment template accepting {count}, {time}, {frame}, {bpm}, and {beat} tokens, and supports composition‑time comment options such as Time(Comp) and Time+Unit(Comp). BPM markers insert a cue point on the first measure and allow an additional start position; beat numerator and denominator values are supported up to 16. The plugin is compatible with After Effects versions CC 2017 through 2026 and runs on macOS Catalina. It is listed as free in this catalog.
Features
- Time tab and BPM tab for adding markers
- Duration field on both the Time tab and the BPM tab
- Setting tab with a custom marker comment template using {count}, {time}, {frame}, {bpm}, and {beat} tokens
- BPM markers place a cue point on the first measure and allow a specifiable additional start position
- Beat numerator and denominator values supported up to 16
- Composition-time comment options, including Time(Comp) and Time+Unit(Comp)
- Support for macOS Catalina
Best for
After Effects users who need to add precise time‑based or music‑driven markers to their compositions.
Frequently asked questions
Does Marker Conductor work with After Effects 2026?
Yes. Marker Conductor lists compatibility with After Effects 2026, as well as earlier versions back to CC 2017.
Does Marker Conductor run on macOS Catalina?
Yes. Support for macOS Catalina was added in version 3.1.0, allowing the plugin to run on that operating system.
Is Marker Conductor free?
The catalog lists Marker Conductor as free, meaning no purchase is required to download it from this source. Licensing terms may change, so verify the current status on the developer’s site.
What can I customize in Marker Conductor’s marker comments?
The marker comment template can include the tokens {count}, {time}, {frame}, {bpm}, and {beat}, and supports composition‑time formats like Time(Comp) and Time+Unit(Comp).
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