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Yummy Toys
OnSong is like, the app if you're a musician who wants to actually play instead of, y'know, panic. Whether you're practicin\u2019, teachin\u2019, or performin\u2019 live, OnSong's got enough tools & features to set you free (or at least distract you from your stage fright). Below? A totally unnecessary breakdown of OnSong as a wall of features. Pick one & get the whole spiel plus links to make it actually work in the app.
Hands-Free Shenanigans
Do stuff with zero hands & hook up your entire rig by tyin\u2019 actions to triggers like foot pedals, screen taps & MIDI triggers. Revolutionary.
Yeet Content Into OnSong
Add stuff to your OnSong library from literally any other app. We\u2019re not picky.
AirDrop
Use AirDrop to beam songs & sets between iOS devices & newer Mac computers runnin\u2019 OS X Yosemite or whatever. Magic wireless nonsense.
Sticky Notes (But Make It Music)
Slap sticky notes on your charts for quick reminders, or paste the melody right there. Type whatever you need wherever you need it. Organization? We got u.
Multiple Versions of the Same Song
Attach a bunch of files to one song & flip between \u2019em without losin\u2019 your mind.
The Teleprompter Effect
Scroll from top to bottom of your chord chart like you\u2019re readin\u2019 the news. Hands-free vibes.
Listen Up (Literally)
OnSong can hear you tap on stuff & do whatever you told it to do. We\u2019re not creepy. Probably.
Backing Tracks
Crank up backing tracks through your device while you shred along with chord charts. Solo practice got a glow-up.
Don\u2019t Lose Everything
Save your entire OnSong library to one file & sleep soundly knowin\u2019 you\u2019re not totally doomed.
Books
Organize your songs into books so your massive music collection doesn\u2019t give you an aneurysm.
Share Your Screen, Awkwardly
Performin\u2019 an online concert or teachin\u2019 through a webinar? OnSong lets you share your screen with all the popular apps. You\u2019re welcome.
Don\u2019t Brick on Stage
Bumpers shows you what the next foot pedal press does so you don\u2019t accidentally play the wrong song & embarrass yourself.
Capo
Slap a capo on your axe & let OnSong do the math so you stay in key. Math is gross anyway.
OnSong® Charts FRESH HOTNESS
OnSong works with basically everything. Stop wastin\u2019 time preppin\u2019 & start playin\u2019 with an OnSong® Charts subscription.
Chord Detection Wizardry
Chords hide in text-based documents & OnSong finds \u2019em. Highlight, transpose, even play \u2019em on a fake guitar. Wild.
Chromecast
Grab a cheap Google dongle & project lyrics without cables. Your amp won\u2019t trip.
Add Pictures to Your Stuff
Import & plop images on your charts to show scores & more fancy stuff.
Color Me Impressed
OnSong lets you pick colors that match your vibe through an intuitive color picker. Express yourself, bestie.
Control Your Band (Wirelessly)
Wirelessly tell all your bandmates\u2019 OnSong devices what to do. Democracy? Nah.
Manage from Your Couch
Edit your library from a web browser. Fast. Easy. Lazy. Perfection.
Make Your Own Tags FRESH HOTNESS
Slap custom tags on your music—genre, year, whatever. Then browse, sort & display \u2019em like a boss.
Nerds Only
Build your website or app to play nice with OnSong through our URL scheme & OnSong Connect API. Get weird with it.
Scan Paper Like It\u2019s 2024
This OnSong Premium feature uses your camera to digitize paper charts on iOS/iPadOS 13 & newer. Finally, progress.
Drag & Drop Like You\u2019re Cool
iPad runnin\u2019 iOS 11+? Drag & drop files into OnSong, export stuff & manage your library like you actually know what you\u2019re doin\u2019.
Draw All Over Your Charts
Grab pens & highlighters & mark up your chord charts like a maniac.
Dropbox
Import, export & sync with Dropbox to get your music on & off your device without losin\u2019 your mind.
Two Chords at Once FRESH HOTNESS
Tryin\u2019 to teach folks Nashville numbering or just wanna show off? Display secondary chords alongside your main ones. Flex.
Email Like It\u2019s Fancy
Yeah, beam sets to bandmates nearby, but OnSong also has wild email integration with group contacts & full HTML formatting. Overkill? Possibly.
One Device Isn\u2019t Enough
Blow up the OnSong experience across multiple screens with lyrics projection & stage monitor mode. Go big or go home.
Convert PDF Trash to Gold
Import files, view \u2019em as-is, then convert \u2019em to text-based charts & unlock actual features.
Get Help Fast
OnSong Premium peeps get priority support responses. Because your time matters (we guess).
File Formats We Support
OnSong handles a ton of text-based formats & can view other stuff too. We\u2019re flexible like that.
Files
Import & export to any storage app on your device that plays nice with the Files app. Standard stuff.
Flic
Flic is a Bluetooth smart button you can stick anywhere. Single click, double click, long-press—up to three actions per button situation. Bougie.
Stop Repeating Yourself
Write each song section once & let OnSong expand it top to bottom. Efficiency? More like chef\u2019s kiss.
Use Your Feet, Duh
Your hands are busy playin\u2019 an instrument, so stomp around to control your music & trigger other app stuff.
Grab Songs from the Internet FRESH HOTNESS
Import from your fave websites right from inside OnSong. Lazy paradise.
Shift Gears
When you\u2019re foot-pedal-in\u2019, shift into different gears for extra control. It\u2019s like transmission, but for music.
Google Drive
Import & export songs to Google Drive straight from OnSong. Cloud vibes.
Play Without Your Hands
Your hands are occupied with instruments. OnSong lets you use foot pedals & way more. Revolutionary? Nah. Necessary? Yeah.
Corner Assignments
Assign actions to the corners of your screen so you can tap faster & feel like a wizard.
Find Your Key (Literally) FRESH HOTNESS
Got a perfect key stuck in your head from the shower? Use your mic to find it & transpose your music. Magic.
Multiple Libraries
OnSong lets you organize your library in crazy ways, but you can also make multiple totally separate libraries. Compartmentalization for the win.
Point a Camera at Stuff
Use your device cameras to engage your audience whether you\u2019re online or in person. Entertainment unlocked.
Stop Goin\u2019 Blind
Boost readability & tank the glare when you\u2019re playin\u2019 in dimly lit death traps.
Project Lyrics Like a Boss
Beam lyrics to crowds, solo singers, or congregations. Everyone\u2019s on the same page now.
Mac
OnSong is on the Mac App Store now for a desktop experience that doesn\u2019t suck.
Send Secret Messages
Shoot color-coded, custom messages to your crew for silent communication. Spy vibes.
Click Track
Play along to a click for practice or to nail that song intro live. Rhythm is your friend.
MIDI Does MIDI Things
Send MIDI to control instrument sounds or listen for song changes & more. It\u2019s complicated but it works.
Setlist + Schedule = Art
Moments turn your setlist into a full run sheet with timed triggers. Organization 2.0.
Run Multiple Apps at Once
OnSong can split-screen on supported devices & stay runnin\u2019 in the background. Multitasking beast mode activated.
Multi-Channel Backing Tracks
Import, mix & play backing tracks with multiple channels while you vibe to a click & navigate sections automatically. Studio-grade vibes.
Stay Connected (Via Subscription)
Hang with your team through OnSong® Cloud services (powered by your OnSong® subscription, naturally).
Browse & Organize Like a Pro
Dig through your song library & instantly add what you\u2019re playin\u2019 to sets or books. Colorful icons help you stay sane.
PDF Chords Are Now Interactive FRESH HOTNESS
PDFs aren\u2019t just pictures anymore. Our ChordFlow™ tech detects chords & musical info in your PDFs so you can transpose, format & interact with \u2019em. Wild.
Play Your Best
Little things add up. Check out features that help you connect with your audience & not bomb.
Pitch Pipe
Play tones to start acappella or vocal intros without needin\u2019 backing tracks. Handy.
Planning Center Integration
Download your songs or plans from Planning Center straight into OnSong. Seamless workflow, baby.
PraiseCharts
Access the top-tier catalog of chord charts, sheet music & resources for worship. We\u2019re hooked up.
Print Everything
Output songs or sets to paper or PDF. Song lists, multipage chaos—we got u covered.
Find Songs Fast
Locate, preview & add songs to your set in like two taps. Speed-runnin\u2019 your setlist.
Light Shows & Vibes
Create dynamic stage lighting with coordinated lyrics projection backgrounds. Control it all from stage. Production value unlocked.
Organize Your Performances
Build sets for venues or events. Flip through songs with zero friction.
Search & Queue Like a Boss FRESH HOTNESS
Our new set picker lets you search your entire library & queue songs to add to your set. Next-level workflow.
Export Song Lists (Customized) FRESH HOTNESS
Export or print song lists with custom columns & page layouts. Nerd out.
Track Everything You Play
Keep tabs on what songs you\u2019ve played, printed or projected. Data-driven performances.
SongSelect
Tap into PDF chord charts or text-based lyrics from this common service. Connected universe.
Spotify Integration
Link Spotify songs to chord charts for practice & backing tracks. Practice made easy.
Run Multiple Screens
Connect one or more video screens & control your stage from one OnSong device. Command center energy.
Your Phone Is Running Out of Space
Videos, images & audio backing tracks for full performances eat storage. Fair warning.
Format Your Charts Your Way FRESH HOTNESS
Full control over how your charts look—chord formatting, dual chords, whatever. Make it yours.
We Actually Care
OnSong takes supporting you & your performances seriously. Shockingly.
Figure Out BPM Without Guessin\u2019 FRESH HOTNESS
Use your mic or MIDI inputs to listen to music & nail the BPM. Guessing is for quitters.
Record Your Navigation
OnSong has non-linear autoscrolling by recordin\u2019 navigation events on a timeline for playback. Automation unlocked.
Tint for Your Eyes
Tint your chart colors for easier reading or if visual stress disorders mess with u. Accessibility rules.
Organize by Theme
Create topics to find songs by lyrics & keywords. Thematic queuing energy.
Change Keys Without Pain
Flip the key of a song instantly without flashbacks to music theory. You\u2019re welcome.
Tune Without Diggin\u2019 FRESH HOTNESS
Get your instrument tuned without excavatin\u2019 your guitar case. Bring it up mid-performance & change tunings too.
Type to Find Stuff
Tap & type to find songs, sets, settings & more. Searchin\u2019 made lazy.
Works Everywhere
OnSong is universal so it runs on iPad, iPhone & iPod touch. Install everywhere. Learn the UI differences on smaller devices (they\u2019re awkward).
Import All the Things
Paid subscription? Import all your music & manage a ridiculous repertoire of what you play. Unlimited chaos.
Multiple Versions of Everything FRESH HOTNESS
Songs can have multiple attachments & now different annotations, drawings, keys & formatting per version. Branch out.
Flip Your Menu Sideways
Completely change how you vibe with OnSong by puttin\u2019 menus in a split-screen view. Radical.
Zoom Into Specific Parts
Scroll & zoom into pieces of your song & switch between them. Precision focus.
Sing & Give Commands
With in-ear monitors? Issue verbal commands from OnSong while you\u2019re singin\u2019. Hands-free domination.
Tell OnSong What to Do FRESH HOTNESS
Use your mic & command us like you\u2019re the boss (you are). Perform actions, call up songs, navigate sections—all with your voice.
Widgets
Place widgets on your screen to visualize & interact with your music in new ways. Customize like a fiend.
WorshipReady.com
Grab worship songs hand-crafted for OnSong with subscription tiers. Curated goodness.
