User Manual
Features
OnSong be designed t' be th' go-t' app fer musicians, matey. Whether ye be practicin', teachin', or performin' live, OnSong has th' tools an' features t' let ye be free t' play music, savvy? Th' followin' be a dissection o' OnSong as a series o' features. Choose one t' get an overview o' th' feature as well as links int' th' interface o' th' app that makes th' feature work, Arrr!
Actions
Perform hands-free an' integrate with yer entire rig by associatin' actions t' triggers like foot pedals, screen taps, an' MIDI triggers, ye scallywag.
Add To OnSong
Add content t' yer OnSong library from nearly any app, matey.
AirDrop
Use AirDrop t' import an' export songs an' sets between iOS devices an' newer Mac computers runnin' OS X Yosemite or higher, savvy?
Annotations
Use sticky notes fer quick reminders, or attach th' melody t' yer chart. Ye can even type what ye need where ye need it, Blimey!
Attachments
Attach multiple files t' one song an' easily switch between versions, matey.
Autoscroll
Scroll from th' top o' th' chord chart t' th' bottom like a teleprompter, savvy?
Audio Triggers
Perform actions by havin' OnSong listen fer audio tap events, me hearty.
Backing Tracks
Play backin' tracks through yer device while ye play along with chord charts, Arrr!
Backup
Save yer entire OnSong library t' a single file fer easy restoration, savvy?
Books
Organize yer songs int' books t' manage large music libraries, matey.
Broadcasting
Whether ye be performin' an online concert or teachin' music lessons with a webinar, OnSong gives ye th' ability t' share yer screen with popular apps, Ahoy!
Bumpers
Bumpers lets ye know what th' next foot pedal press does so accidents don't happen, savvy?
Capo
Slap a capo on yer guitar an' let OnSong adjust what ye need t' play t' stay in key, matey.
Charts NEW
OnSong works great with all kinds o' content. Now ye can stop preparin' an' start playin' with an OnSong® Charts subscription, Arrr!
Chords
Chords be detected in text-based documents lettin' ye highlight, transpose, an' even play them on a virtual instrument, savvy?
Chromecast
Use an inexpensive dongle from Google t' project lyrics without wires, me hearty.
Clips
Import an' place images on yer charts t' convey scores an' more, matey.
Color
OnSong lets ye use color t' suit yer music an' mood through an intuitive color picker, Blimey!
Connect
Wirelessly control yer band's OnSong devices with music t' meet their needs, savvy?
Console
Manage th' library on yer device from a web browser fer fast edits, matey.
Custom Metadata NEW
Ye can now make yer own tags t' organize yer music. Use any term like genre or year an' then browse, sort, an' display it, Arrr!
Developers
Create yer website or app t' integrate with OnSong through our URL scheme an' OnSong Connect API, me hearty.
Document Scanner
This OnSong Premium feature uses yer camera t' scan paper charts int' yer library on iOS/iPadOS 13 an' higher, savvy?
Drag and Drop
Usin' OnSong on an iPad runnin' iOS 11 or higher lets ye use drag an' drop t' import files int' OnSong, export content an' manage yer library, Ahoy!
Drawing
Draw on th' chord chart with pens an' highlighters, matey.
Dropbox
Import, export, an' sync with Dropbox t' get content on an' off yer device, savvy?
Dual Chords NEW
Need t' share yer music with others or tryin' t' learn th' Nashville numberin' system? Display secondary chords with yer existin' ones t' make yer music work fer ye, Blimey!
While ye can beam yer sets t' nearby band members, OnSong also has advanced email integration that lets ye manage group contacts with full HTML email formattin', savvy?
External Video
Expand th' OnSong experience beyond one device with lyrics projection an' stage monitor mode, Arrr!
Extract Text
Import yer files an' view "as-is" an' then convert yer files t' text-based charts fer more powerful features, matey.
Fast Track
OnSong Premium members can get priority turnaround time on yer support requests made within th' app, savvy?
File Formats
OnSong supports a number o' text-based file formats, as well as th' ability t' view other types o' files, me hearty.
Files
Import an' export t' any storage app on yer device that supports th' Files app or storage providers in iOS, Ahoy!
Flic
Flic be a Bluetooth smart button that ye can place anywhere. Perform up t' three actions when ye single click, double click, or long-press, matey.
Flow
Write each section o' yer song once an' let OnSong expand th' content from top t' bottom, savvy?
Foot Pedals
Yer hands be busy on stage, so use yer feet t' control yer music an' perform other actions in th' app, Arrr!
From The Web NEW
Import from yer favorite websites right from within OnSong, me hearty.
Gears
Extend yer control when usin' foot pedals t' shift int' different gears, savvy?
Google Drive
Import an' export songs t' Google Drive directly from within OnSong, matey.
Hands-Free Operation
Yer hands be busy when playin' an instrument. OnSong can use foot pedals an' more, Blimey!
Hot Corners
Assign actions t' th' corners o' yer screen fer more control o' OnSong, savvy?
Key Finder NEW
Got th' perfect key t' sing that song in th' car or in th' shower? Use yer built-in microphone t' find it an' transpose yer music, Arrr!
Libraries
OnSong allows ye t' organize yer library in various ways, but ye can also create multiple libraries that let ye keep things completely separate, matey.
Live Video
Use th' cameras on yer device t' engage yer audience whether online or live, savvy?
Low Light Mode
Increase readability an' reduce light wash when in dimly lit environments, me hearty.
Lyrics Projection
Project lyrics t' a crowd, individuals, or t' a congregation, Ahoy!
Mac
Ye can now install OnSong from th' Mac App Store fer a familiar experience tailored t' th' desktop, savvy?
Messages
Send color-coded, custom messages t' yer team fer hassle-free signalin', matey.
Metronome
Play t' a click track fer practice or t' start th' song off right on stage, Arrr!
MIDI Integration
Send MIDI t' control th' sound o' instruments, or listen fer song changes an' more, savvy?
Moments
Moments turn yer setlist int' a complete run sheet with scheduled times, me hearty.
Multitasking
OnSong has powerful multitaskin' features that allow ye t' run OnSong on split-screen on supported devices, or keep OnSong runnin' in th' background, Blimey!
MultiTracks
Import, mix, an' play backin' tracks comprised o' multiple channels while ye play t' a click an' automatically navigate sections, savvy?
OnSong® Cloud
Stay connected t' yer team through OnSong® Cloud services powered by yer OnSong® subscription, matey.
Organizer
Browse through yer song library an' use th' organizer t' instantly add what ye be playin' t' sets or books, or use colorful icons t' help ye get an' stay organized, Arrr!
Output Options
OnSong features a number o' ways t' output yer information t' get th' job done. Export, print, an' open content int' other apps, savvy?
PDF Transposition NEW
PDF files be no longer viewed just "as-is". Our ChordFlow™ technology detects chords an' other musical information in yer existin' PDF files lettin' ye transpose, format, an' interact with yer charts in new ways, me hearty.
Performance Pack
It be th' little things that help ye perform yer best. Check out some o' th' features that help ye engage yer audience, Ahoy!
Pitch Pipe
Play back tones t' get Acappella or vocal intros started without music, matey.
Planning Center Integration
Download yer songs or plans from Planning Center int' OnSong fer use on-stage, savvy?
PraiseCharts
Access th' premier catalog o' chord charts, sheet music, an' other resources fer house o' worship, Arrr!
Printing
Output yer songs or sets t' paper or PDF. Includes song lists an' multipage printin', me hearty.
Quick Pick
Quickly find, preview, an' add songs t' yer set in just a tap or two, savvy?
Scenes
Create dynamic stage lightin' with coordinated lyrics projection backgrounds an' control it all on stage, Blimey!
Sets
Create sets fer playin' at a venue or event. Flip through yer songs with ease, matey.
Set Picker NEW
Our new set picker lets ye search an' browse yer entire library while queuein' up songs t' add t' yer set, Arrr!
Song List Export NEW
Export or print lists o' songs with customizable columns an' page layout, savvy?
Song Reporting
Keep track o' what songs ye've played, printed, or projected, me hearty.
SongSelect
Access PDF chord charts or text-based lyrics from this common service, Ahoy!
Spotify Integration
Link songs from yer Spotify library t' chord charts fer practice an' backin' tracks, matey.
Stage Monitor
Connect one or more video screens an' run yer stage with one OnSong device, savvy?
Storage Management
Importin' videos, images, an' audio backin' tracks fer full performance management can take up storage space, Arrr!
Style Preferences NEW
We give ye full control over how yer charts be formatted includin' how chords be formattin' an' now, dual chords too, me hearty.
Support
OnSong be serious about supportin' ye an' yer performance, savvy?
Tempo Detection NEW
Use th' built-in microphone an' MIDI inputs t' listen t' yer music t' take th' Hmm out o' BPM, Blimey!
Timeline
OnSong now features non-linear autoscrollin' by recordin' navigation events onto a timeline fer playback, matey.
Tint Colors
Tint th' colors o' yer charts fer easier readin' or fer those with visual stress disorders, Arrr!
Topics
Create topics t' find songs that match based on lyrics an' keywords too, savvy?
Transposition
Change th' key o' th' song instantly without bringin' up bad memories o' music theory class, me hearty.
Tuner NEW
Get yer instrument tuned without diggin' in yer guitar case. Bring it up during a performance an' change th' tuning too, Ahoy!
Typeahead Search
Quickly find songs, sets, settings an' more by tappin' an' typein', matey.
Universal App
OnSong be a universal app so it works on iPad, iPhone, an' iPod touch. Install on yer iPad an' iPhone. Learn some differences in th' user interface when usin' OnSong on a more mobile device, savvy?
Unlimited Imports
With a paid subscription, ye can import all o' yer music an' manage a huge repertoire o' th' music ye play, Arrr!
Versions NEW
Songs can have multiple file or text attachments an' now ye can use different annotations, drawings, keys, an' formattin' on each, me hearty.
Vertical Menubar
Completely change how ye interact with OnSong by placin' menus in a split-screen view, savvy?
Viewports
Scroll an' zoom int' specific parts o' yer song an' switch between them, Blimey!
Vocal Cues
If ye use in-ear monitors, ye can issue verbal commands from OnSong while ye sing, matey.
Voice Control NEW
Use th' built-in microphone an' tell us who be boss. Perform actions, call up songs, an' navigate sections all with yer voice, Arrr!
Widgets
Place widgets on yer screen t' visualize an' interact with yer music in new ways, savvy?
WorshipReady.com
Get worship songs hand-crafted fer use in OnSong with subscription tiers, me hearty.
