About US
Our Story
Control Buddy was founded by A\V professionals who understand what it takes to put on great shows. Our innovative control solution grew out of decades of live-production experience. Today we’re headquartered in Las Vegas — the entertainment capital — with a dedicated development team in Europe. This global setup lets us combine cutting-edge software know-how with deep, on-the-ground industry insight.
Born from a need, we personally felt—bridging the gap between users and the increasingly complex systems they rely on. We understand the real-world challenges faced by both experienced programmers and house staff responsible for daily operations. Our mission is to simplify these systems, making them accessible to everyone by turning complex tasks into simple, repeatable processes. We are committed to reducing friction, making handovers seamless, and ensuring that our solutions are efficient, scalable, and easy to use.
At Control Buddy, we believe in listening to our users. Having come from the user side ourselves, we know the importance of truly understanding their needs. That’s why we evolve alongside our users, ensuring that, together, we make a difference.

Our Core Mission
Industry Expertise
Solutions engineered for the unique demands of the A\V world. We draw on years of hands-on experience in broadcast, events, and installations.
User-Centric Design
Our interface and workflows are designed to minimize complexity, even automatically generating documentation to simplify client sign-off.
Reliability & Security
Robust hardware and software ensure your show can’t be tampered with. For example, a Show Lock feature prevents accidental edits, and secure wireless protects your network.
Innovation from Las Vegas
Based in the entertainment capital of the world, we leverage local industry knowledge while serving clients globally.
The Control Buddy team shares one mission: give AV professionals a tool they can trust. You are in control – always.
- CEO Michael Rahr