KeyRoutines
StepProobs.setStudioMode

Turn OBS studio mode on or off and send preview live

OBS: studio mode turns OBS's studio mode on or off, or sends the preview scene to the live program. It suits streamers who like to prepare a scene before showing it. This step needs KeyRoutines Pro.

KeyRoutines Pro is a one-time $29.99 upgrade for up to 2 PCs.

How it works

  • Choose on, off, toggle, or send the preview to the program.
  • Turning it to the state it's already in does nothing.
  • Sending the preview live while studio mode is off fails with a message saying so.
  • Its output tells you whether studio mode is on afterwards.

Routines that use it

Take it live on a key

A hotkey sends the prepared preview scene to the program, like pressing Transition in OBS.

Studio mode for show prep

A Stream Setup routine turns studio mode on before you start lining up scenes.

Clean exit

When the OBS stream stops, turn studio mode off so OBS opens in its simple view next time.

Settings

SettingWhat it does
ActionTurn studio mode on or off, or send the preview to the program.

Good to know

  • Needs KeyRoutines Pro.
  • Sending the preview live only works while studio mode is on.

Questions

Can I trigger an OBS studio mode transition with a hotkey?
Yes. Set the step to send the preview to the program and run it from a Hotkey trigger.
What happens if studio mode is off?
Turning it on or off works anytime, but sending the preview live fails with a clear message until studio mode is on.

Pairs well with

Build this routine in KeyRoutines

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