1. Managing Your Setlist
Adding PDFs & ChordPro files
Use the + button in the sidebar to load your chord charts. The tool natively supports standard PDFs, as well as text-based ChordPro formats (.cho, .crd, .pro, .txt). You can drag and drop files within the sidebar list to order your setlist.
Cloud Import (Drive & Planning Center)
You can securely import files directly from your cloud storage. Tap Import from Drive to browse and load files straight from Google Drive. Alternatively, securely connect your Planning Center Services account using industry-standard authorisation. Just tap "Import from PCO", log in, and the app will deep-scan your upcoming service plans for attached PDFs and ChordPro files!
Saving Projects
Click Save Project to export your entire setlist (including all your files, annotations, and zoom levels) into a single .pdfc file. You can load this file back into the app or send it to others.
2. Annotation & Editing
The top toolbar provides several tools to mark up your charts, fix mistakes, or rewrite sections.
Draw freely or use the transparent highlighter.
Type notes directly on the page, or use the Sticky Note tool to leave collapsible comments that expand when tapped.
Drag a box over printed PDF text to extract it and convert it into a fully editable text box with an automatic whiteout backing.
Transposing & Nashville Numbers
When you load a text-based ChordPro file, special tools will appear on the far left of your toolbar.
- Transpose: Click the + or - buttons to instantly transpose the entire chart up or down.
- Nashville Numbers (NNS): Click the NNS button to instantly convert all chords into the Nashville Number System (1, 4, 5, 6m). The app intelligently detects the root key!
- Two Columns: Click the Columns icon to restructure the song into a two-column layout.
- Edit Source: Click the Pencil icon to open the raw text editor and correct lyrics.
Copy & Paste
You can easily duplicate a tricky chorus or move a section of music to a different page.
- Select the Cut Tool and draw a box around the music you want to grab.
- It will automatically be selected with a blue dashed border.
- Hit the Copy button (or press Ctrl+C).
- Navigate to any page and hit Paste (or Ctrl+V). The snippet will appear directly in the centre of your screen.
3. Band Sync & Remote Control
Connect multiple devices together over Wi-Fi so the whole band stays on the same page, or use your smartphone as a wireless remote. Note: A persistent internet connection is required for this feature and works better when devices are on the same network.
For the Band Leader
Click the Remote icon to reveal your 6-digit PIN. Tell your band to enter this into their devices.
- When you turn a page, their devices will turn automatically.
- Click Send Full Setlist to beam your entire setlist to the band instantly.
- Stage Messaging: Type a message like "VERSE" or "CHORUS" and hit Send to flash a clear message overlay in the top corner of the band's screens!
- Click Send Current PDF to push a last-minute chart to everyone's devices on the fly.
- Live Annotations: Toggle this on to sync drawings and highlights with the band in real-time!
For Band Members
Click the Remote icon and enter the Leader's 6-digit PIN into the "Band Sync" box.
- You will be notified automatically if the Leader sends a new setlist.
- You can still swipe ahead to peek at the next page; you will be snapped back into sync as soon as the Leader turns the page.
- Click Send Current Chart to Leader to send your active chart back to the leader's device.
- Live Annotations: See the Leader's notes drawn in real-time, or share your own with the band.
4. Other Features
Settings
Click the Gear icon in the top right to access the settings. Here, you can switch your theme between Light, Sepia, and Dark modes.
Stage Clock
Keep track of your set time. Toggle the Stage Clock in the Settings menu to display a customisable, semi-transparent clock in the top corner of your screen.
Shake to Turn
Enable this in the Settings menu. Give your tablet a single firm shake to turn forwards, or a double shake to turn backwards. Perfect when your hands are full!
Keep Awake (Wake Lock)
Tap the Coffee Cup icon to prevent your tablet or laptop from going to sleep or dimming mid-song. The button turns amber when active.
Advanced Pedal Mapping
Connect your Bluetooth pedal (like AirTurn or PageFlip) and open the Settings menu to map specific pedals/keys to 'Next Page' or 'Previous Page'. Customise it perfectly for your workflow!
Manage & Hide Pages
Skip title pages, blank pages, or specific arrangements during your performance. Tap the page numbers (e.g., 1 / 4) in the top-right toolbar to open the Page Manager and toggle the visibility of individual pages. Hidden pages are seamlessly bypassed when navigating.
Fullscreen
Tap the Fullscreen icon to hide the browser UI. Once in fullscreen, tapping the left or right 20% of your screen will turn the page, and tapping the centre will reveal the hidden toolbars.