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User Manual

Features

OnSong be designed t' be th' go-t' app fer musicians, matey. Whether ye be practicin', teachin', or performin' live, OnSong be havin' th' tools and 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!

Add T' OnSong

Add content t' yer OnSong library right from th' Safari web browser, ye scallywag.

AirDrop

Use AirDrop t' import and export songs and sets between iOS devices and newer Mac computers runnin' OS X Yosemite or higher, Ahoy!

Autoscroll

Scroll from th' top o' th' chord chart t' th' bottom like a teleprompter, savvy?

Backin' Tracks

Play backin' tracks through yer device while ye play along with chord charts, matey.

Backup

Save yer entire OnSong library t' a single file fer easy restoration, Blimey!

Books

Organize yer songs int' books t' manage large music libraries.

Bumpers

When ye be usin' a foot pedal t' navigate yer set, it be easy t' move on t' th' next song before ye may be ready. Bumpers let ye know what th' next pedal press does so that doesn't happen, savvy?

Capo

Slap a capo on yer guitar and let OnSong adjust what ye need t' play t' stay in key, Arrr!

Chords

Chords be detected in text-based documents lettin' ye highlight, transpose, and even play them on a virtual instrument.

Color

OnSong let ye use color t' suit yer music and mood through an intuitive color picker, matey.

Connect

Wirelessly control yer band's OnSong devices with music t' meet their needs, Ahoy!

Console

Manage th' library on yer device from a web browser fer fast edits.

Chromecast

Use an inexpensive dongle from Google t' project lyrics without wires, savvy?

Developers

Create yer website or app t' integrate with OnSong through our URL scheme and OnSong Connect API, ye scallywag.

Drag and Drop

Usin' OnSong on an iPad runnin' iOS 11 or higher let ye use drag and drop t' import files int' OnSong, export content and manage yer library, Blimey!

Drawin'

Draw on th' chord chart with pens and highlighters.

Dropbox

Import, export, and sync with Dropbox t' get content on and off yer device, Arrr!

External Video

Expand th' OnSong experience beyond one device with lyrics projection and stage monitor mode, matey.

File Formats

OnSong supports a number o' text-based file formats, as well as th' ability t' view other types o' files.

Files

Import and export t' any storage app on yer device that supports th' Files app or storage providers in iOS, savvy?

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, Ahoy!

Flow

Write each section o' yer song once and let OnSong expand th' content from top t' bottom.

Foot Pedals

Yer hands be busy on stage, so use yer feet t' control yer music and perform other actions in th' app, ye scallywag!

Gears

Extend yer control when usin' foot pedals t' shift int' different gears, Arrr!

Google Drive

Import and 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 and more, savvy?

Low Light Mode

Increase readability and reduce light wash when in dimly lit environments, Blimey!

Lyrics Projection

Project lyrics t' a crowd, individuals, or t' a congregation, Ahoy!

Messages

Send color-coded, custom messages t' yer team fer hassle-free signin', 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 and more, savvy?

Moments

OnSong be great fer makin' set lists o' songs. Moments let ye add other scheduled items t' yer set, turnin' it int' a complete run sheet with times, ye scallywag!

Multitaskin'

OnSong be havin' powerful multitaskin' features that allow ye t' run OnSong in split screen on supported devices, or keep OnSong runnin' in th' background, Blimey!

OnCue

Stream yer set and songs t' OnSong devices around ye with Bluetooth or WiFi, Ahoy!

Output Options

OnSong features a number o' ways t' output yer information t' get th' job done. Export, print, and open content int' other apps, matey.

Pitch Pipe

Play back tones t' get acappella or vocal intros started without music, Arrr!

Plannin' Center Integration

Download yer songs or plans from Planning Center int' OnSong fer use on-stage, savvy?

Printin'

Output yer songs or sets t' paper or PDF. Includes song lists and multipage printin', ye scallywag!

Quick Pick

Quickly find, preview and add songs t' yer set in just a tap or two, Blimey!

Rockin' With Th' Cross

Access thousands o' worship songs fer a low monthly fee, Ahoy!

Scenes

Create dynamic stage lightin' with coordinated lyrics projection backgrounds and control it all on stage, Arrr!

Sets

Create sets fer playin' a venue or event. Flip through yer songs with ease, matey.

Stage Monitor

Connect one or more video screens and run yer stage with one OnSong device, savvy?

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 and backin' tracks, ye scallywag!

Sticky Notes

Stick notes on yer chord chart t' remind yerself o' intros and more, Blimey!

Synchronization

Maintain th' same library on yer personal devices, Arrr!

Timeline

OnSong now features non-linear autoscrollin' by recordin' navigation events ont' a timeline fer playback, matey.

Transposition

Change th' key o' th' song instantly without bringin' up bad memories o' music theory class, savvy?

Universal App

OnSong be a universal app so it works on iPad, iPhone and iPod touch. Install on yer iPad and iPhone. Learn some differences in th' user interface when usin' OnSong on a more mobile device, Ahoy!

Vertical Menubar

Completely change how ye interact with OnSong by placin' menus in a split-screen view, ye scallywag!

WorshipReady.com

Get worship songs hand-crafted fer use in OnSong with subscription tiers, Arrr!

OnSong 1.999 — Last Updated on September 8, 2018