SongBook+
Lyrics, scores, playback, MIDI
Free · In‑App Purchases
SongBook+ allows you to manage your songs with lyrics and/or sheet music, playbacks, MIDI files, videos and to always have them at hand when performing. Besides, SongBook+ can control your MIDI devices or be controlled by MIDI.
SongBook+ is the fit-for-stage app for musicians with many positive reviews of enthusiastic musicians.
SongBook+ is free, but the basic version is limited to 1 book of 15 songs. If you wish, you can unlock the full version through In-App purchase to remove this restriction.
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Note: This app does not include any lyrics or other files.
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List of the most important features:
- Manage songs with great search and sort options
- View lyrics or sheet music (PDF, TXT, PNG, JPG, JPEG, TIF, TIFF, GIF, LRC, ChordPro)
- Play playbacks (MP3, WAV, AIFF, M4A)
- Multitrack audio player (5 stereo audio files) with separate audio outputs
- Multichannel audio routing to separate audio outputs (with external hardware)
- Mixer with 10 bands equalizer and separate volume for the 5 audio files, global and per song
- Play MIDI files (with external sound generation)
- Play karaoke videos (MOV, MP4, MPV, 3GP, M4V)
- Loop function for audio, midi and video files
- Use in portrait or landscape mode
- Insert notes/chords/symbols/sheet music/images/shapes
- Highlight/underline/strike out text passages
- Hand write/paint in the document
- Insert custom, configurable buttons into the document
- Full page turns or smooth scrolling
- Auto page turns or scrolling
- Record song positions with your finger
- Import and display lyrics of Midi/MP3 files
- Control using foot pedal
- Wirelessly connect SongBooks for a synchronous song selection
- Select the next song while a song is playing
- Create playlists
- Music log for billing with GEMA/SUIZA/…
- Take a photo of lyrics/sheet music and convert them into PDF files
- Night mode with inverted colors
- Optical and/or acoustic metronome
- Connect an external monitor with a possible rotation of 90/180/270 degrees
- Separate into multiple books, e.g. one book per volume
Exceptional MIDI options:
- Access the according registration via keyboard when opening the song
- Open a song on the iPad via MIDI remote control
- Send individually configurable MIDI commands when opening/starting/stopping the song
- Insert any buttons for MIDI commands into the lyrics/sheet music
- Remotely browse via MIDI
- Play MIDI files via MIDI-Out on the keyboard/MIDI player/expander
- Integrated MIDI monitor
SongBook+ Sponsoring:
If you love SongBook+ and appreciate and want to ensure the updates and support of SongBook+ for the future, you may also opt to become a sponsor.
Three different levels of sponsoring named "Gold Sponsor", "Silver Sponsor" or "Bronce Sponsor" are available. To be a sponsor of SongBook+, you can choose from a monthly or yearly payable subscription. The payment will be charged to iTunes Account at confirmation of purchase. The subscription automatically renews unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24-hours before the end of the current period. Subscriptions may be managed by the user and auto-renewal may be turned off by going to the user's Account Settings after purchase.
Information about privacy, terms and conditions of SongBook+ and the In App Purchases of SongBook+ can be found here: https://www.songbookplus.com/privacy-terms-conditions
more I liked the free version so I purchased the one time fee for the full version, but wouldn’t let me get past the 15th song so I tried to purchase again and it told me I already have the full version, yet still can’t load anymore songs.
Developer Response Please try to execute the option "Restore in-app purchases" in the menu on button "...".If that doesn't help, please contact our support.
I liked the free version so I purchased the one time fee for the full version, but wouldn’t let me get past the 15th song so I tried to purchase again and it told me I already have the full version, yet still can’t load anymore songs.
Please try to execute the option "Restore in-app purchases" in the menu on button "...".If that doesn't help, please contact our support.
I love this app! I was using OnSong, but abandoned it because it just had too many bugs. I moved all my timeline and MIDI control to Ableton Live, stage lighting to LightKey and iPad song sheet displays to SongBook+. I easily import PDF songsheets into it using the finder and assign a MIDI command to each song so that Ableton live set can call them up. Ableton sends MIDI commands to scroll everyone’s iPads… This approach has worked great for me now for over 6 months. I’m so glad I am using the right tool for each job. SongBook+ might not have all the flashy bells and whistles other programs might have, but it has one much more important feature: it works flawlessly and reliably! Also, my songsheets are easily created in Word and converted to pdf for import - these standard tools allow easy editing and ultimately produce better looking displays! Backups are also a breeze using standard Finder interface… Lastly, the support team is very responsive and professional in answering inquiries.
I love this app! I was using OnSong, but abandoned it because it just had too many bugs. I moved all my timeline and MIDI control to Ableton Live, stage lighting to LightKey and iPad song sheet displays to SongBook+. I easily import PDF songsheets into it using the finder and assign a MIDI command to each song so that Ableton live set can call them up. Ableton sends MIDI commands to scroll everyone’s iPads… This approach has worked great for me now for over 6 months. I’m so glad I am using the right tool for each job. SongBook+ might not have all the flashy bells and whistles other programs might have, but it has one much more important feature: it works flawlessly and reliably! Also, my songsheets are easily created in Word and converted to pdf for import - these standard tools allow easy editing and ultimately produce better looking displays! Backups are also a breeze using standard Finder interface… Lastly, the support team is very responsive and professional in answering inquiries.
Program works great almost.I’m an extensive user of this app. I’ve been paying for it for about 3 years now. The organization of my music is great on this app. I have about 12 hours of music and lyrics on my device, and I can easily find anything I want whenever I want it. Volume control from my Bluetooth pedal is great too! I play about 200 shows a year and i consider this money well spent.HOWEVER…. I recently (6 months ago) got a brand new iPad Pro. Now if I switch to another app like settings, Mail, notepad , or whatever; it will freeze the SONGBOOK PLUS app when I return to it. Not a huge glitch, but an annoyance as I get song requests and like to make notes during shows.I lived with it for a few months hoping it would go away. Then I contacted support. They asked me to explain the problem, then they replied that I was using it wrong, They told me not to switch to a different program while using the app.I answered that I understand how to work around it, but that I was curious if they had plans to fix it.They replied that it was Apple’s fault for updating the iOS so often and not theirs. Grrrr. None of my other apps have this problem with stability. SO IF YOU HAVE AN IPAD PRO, BE AWARE ITS NOT STABLE. other than that, it’s a great app. I wish I’d known this when I bought my iPad Pro.
Developer Response Unfortunately, there is a known bug in Apple iOS that can cause the app to freeze when external audio hardware is connected or disconnected while the app is running. The freeze doesn't happen on all iPad models or with all audio hardware.We reported the bug to Apple in February 2022 and an Apple engineer even confirmed that there is a bug, but we are still waiting for a fix and don't get any information about progress.Switching to another app and back to SongBook+ should not cause any problem. The developer asked you for more information in the support ticket. Please answer it.
Program works great almost.I’m an extensive user of this app. I’ve been paying for it for about 3 years now. The organization of my music is great on this app. I have about 12 hours of music and lyrics on my device, and I can easily find anything I want whenever I want it. Volume control from my Bluetooth pedal is great too! I play about 200 shows a year and i consider this money well spent.HOWEVER…. I recently (6 months ago) got a brand new iPad Pro. Now if I switch to another app like settings, Mail, notepad , or whatever; it will freeze the SONGBOOK PLUS app when I return to it. Not a huge glitch, but an annoyance as I get song requests and like to make notes during shows.I lived with it for a few months hoping it would go away. Then I contacted support. They asked me to explain the problem, then they replied that I was using it wrong, They told me not to switch to a different program while using the app.I answered that I understand how to work around it, but that I was curious if they had plans to fix it.They replied that it was Apple’s fault for updating the iOS so often and not theirs. Grrrr. None of my other apps have this problem with stability. SO IF YOU HAVE AN IPAD PRO, BE AWARE ITS NOT STABLE. other than that, it’s a great app. I wish I’d known this when I bought my iPad Pro.
Unfortunately, there is a known bug in Apple iOS that can cause the app to freeze when external audio hardware is connected or disconnected while the app is running. The freeze doesn't happen on all iPad models or with all audio hardware.We reported the bug to Apple in February 2022 and an Apple engineer even confirmed that there is a bug, but we are still waiting for a fix and don't get any information about progress.Switching to another app and back to SongBook+ should not cause any problem. The developer asked you for more information in the support ticket. Please answer it.
Been using this app for several years.Have almost 1000 songs synced to my Korg PA3x Songbook. What a time saver when performing! With Bluetooth Midi LE hardware, it works perfectly wireless with my IPad Pro. No need for a camera kit. I use Yamaha UD-BT01 for the hardware. Quicco Mi.1 works too. Don't let the cost scare you. It is worth every dime!I had tremendous support too on communicating to my Roland VAccordion, fr4x bank registers changes Tried other apps similar, but Songbook + much user friendly.The app is set friendly. Going on over 5 years of usage. Recommended to others.
Been using this app for several years.Have almost 1000 songs synced to my Korg PA3x Songbook. What a time saver when performing! With Bluetooth Midi LE hardware, it works perfectly wireless with my IPad Pro. No need for a camera kit. I use Yamaha UD-BT01 for the hardware. Quicco Mi.1 works too. Don't let the cost scare you. It is worth every dime!I had tremendous support too on communicating to my Roland VAccordion, fr4x bank registers changes Tried other apps similar, but Songbook + much user friendly.The app is set friendly. Going on over 5 years of usage. Recommended to others.
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IMPORTANT!
If you bought the full version of SongBook+ more than 5 years ago and you want to keep using it free of charge, then DO NOT INSTALL THIS UPDATE (6.5.x)!
Otherwise, the update will turn SongBook+ back into a demo version, and you will have to reactivate the full version by means of in-app purchasing or a monthly or yearly subscription.
(The cut-off point is a purchase date prior to November 1, 2020. If you have a sponsoring subscription, you will not be affected.)
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Changes in version 6.5.3:
- On-screen keyboard covers text editor (ChordPro + text files)
- Crash when manually moving playlist entries
- Display problem when turning keyboard foot pedal on/off in settings
Changes in version 6.5.2:
- Support for ChordPro files and MIDI files with right-to-left text improved
- Fixed issue with flickering metronome when displaying time in song simultaneously
Changes in version 6.5.1:
- Button with preselected song was too small to display the song title in version 6.5.0
- Support for ChordPro files and MIDI files with right-to-left text
- MIDI macros can now also be inserted in “Actions during playback” when recording MIDI events
Changes in version 6.5.0:
- Undo/redo function for annotations
- Soft stop and fade-out for audio player
- Multiple selection with "bulk edit" functions for selected songs
- Edit Chordpro files directly in SongBook
- Edit TXT files directly in SongBook
- Context menu in songs in playlists (copy/move into other playlist)
- Bluetooth LE menu now also in the MIDI button
- Manual zoom can be disabled in settings
- Audio track of video player can be disabled in settings
- MIDI CC in selection list with additional controller labels
- MIDI Note On/Off in selection list with various note labels
6.5.3 Feb 15
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IMPORTANT!
If you bought the full version of SongBook+ more than 5 years ago and you want to keep using it free of charge, then DO NOT INSTALL THIS UPDATE (6.5.x)!
Otherwise, the update will turn SongBook+ back into a demo version, and you will have to reactivate the full version by means of in-app purchasing or a monthly or yearly subscription.
(The cut-off point is a purchase date prior to November 1, 2020. If you have a sponsoring subscription, you will not be affected.)
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Changes in version 6.5.2:
- Support for ChordPro files and MIDI files with right-to-left text improved
- Fixed issue with flickering metronome when displaying time in song simultaneously
Changes in version 6.5.1:
- Button with preselected song was too small to display the song title in version 6.5.0
- Support for ChordPro files and MIDI files with right-to-left text
- MIDI macros can now also be inserted in “Actions during playback” when recording MIDI events
Changes in version 6.5.0:
- Undo/redo function for annotations
- Soft stop and fade-out for audio player
- Multiple selection with "bulk edit" functions for selected songs
- Edit Chordpro files directly in SongBook
- Edit TXT files directly in SongBook
- Context menu in songs in playlists (copy/move into other playlist)
- Bluetooth LE menu now also in the MIDI button
- Manual zoom can be disabled in settings
- Audio track of video player can be disabled in settings
- MIDI CC in selection list with additional controller labels
- MIDI Note On/Off in selection list with various note labels
6.5.2 Jan 28
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IMPORTANT!
If you bought the full version of SongBook+ more than 5 years ago and you want to keep using it free of charge, then DO NOT INSTALL THIS UPDATE (6.5.x)!
Otherwise, the update will turn SongBook+ back into a demo version, and you will have to reactivate the full version by means of in-app purchasing or a monthly or yearly subscription.
(The cut-off point is a purchase date prior to November 1, 2020. If you have a sponsoring subscription, you will not be affected.)
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Changes in version 6.5.1:
- Button with preselected song was too small to display the song title in version 6.5.0
- Support for ChordPro files and MIDI files with right-to-left text
- MIDI macros can now also be inserted in “Actions during playback” when recording MIDI events
Changes in version 6.5.0:
- Undo/redo function for annotations
- Soft stop and fade-out for audio player
- Multiple selection with "bulk edit" functions for selected songs
- Edit Chordpro files directly in SongBook
- Edit TXT files directly in SongBook
- Context menu in songs in playlists (copy/move into other playlist)
- Bluetooth LE menu now also in the MIDI button
- Manual zoom can be disabled in settings
- Audio track of video player can be disabled in settings
- MIDI CC in selection list with additional controller labels
- MIDI Note On/Off in selection list with various note labels
6.5.1 Jan 9
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IMPORTANT!
If you bought the full version of SongBook+ more than 5 years ago and you want to keep using it free of charge, then DO NOT INSTALL THIS UPDATE (6.5.x)!
Otherwise, the update will turn SongBook+ back into a demo version, and you will have to reactivate the full version by means of in-app purchasing or a monthly or yearly subscription.
(The cut-off point is a purchase date prior to November 1, 2020. If you have a sponsoring subscription, you will not be affected.)
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Changes in version 6.5.0:
- Undo/redo function for annotations
- Soft stop and fade-out for audio player
- Multiple selection with "bulk edit" functions for selected songs
- Edit Chordpro files directly in SongBook
- Edit TXT files directly in SongBook
- Context menu in songs in playlists (copy/move into other playlist)
- Bluetooth LE menu now also in the MIDI button
- Manual zoom can be disabled in settings
- Audio track of video player can be disabled in settings
- MIDI CC in selection list with additional controller labels
- MIDI Note On/Off in selection list with various note labels
6.5.0 12/15/2025
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IMPORTANT!
If you bought the full version of SongBook+ more than 5 years ago and you want to keep using it free of charge, then DO NOT INSTALL THIS UPDATE (6.4.x)!
Otherwise, the update will turn SongBook+ back into a demo version, and you will have to reactivate the full version by means of in-app purchasing or a monthly or yearly subscription.
(The cut-off point is a purchase date prior to May 1, 2020. If you have a sponsoring subscription, you will not be affected.)
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Changes in version 6.4.3:
- Bug fix: Tags appear multiple times after importing playlists or books if tags for imported songs did not exist previously
Changes in version 6.4.2:
- MIDI foot pedal now also responds to events from “Actions on open/start/stop/close/playback”
- All buttons always displayed as active in the toolbar on iOS 26
- Saving notes in songs from JPG files
- Editing notes in night mode
- Grace period after full version subscription or sponsor subscription expires
- Unexpected blank lines in CSV export
- Crashes when changing colors in notes
- Further stability improvements
Changes in version 6.4.1:
- Problem with printing songs fixed
- Limit for learning MIDI events in “Actions during playback” increased
Changes in version 6.4.0:
- Sending time-controlled MIDI events
- Control with face gestures
- Ableton Link support
- Import meta data from MIDI, MP3, ChordPro files
- Improved display of ChordPro files
- Keyboard control Genos/Tyros/Korg also at the push of a button instead of only when opening the song
- Import of XF chords from midi files with separate bass note
- List of clients sorted alphabetically
- Option to automatically remove the filter by tags after a successful search
- New action for function buttons/gestures for editing the song
- Start new action for function buttons/gestures for editing notes
- Autoplay on/off/switch also as gesture control (was only available for function buttons)
- Remove tag filter optionally when opening the song / returning to list
- New action for switching off all markers at the same time (previously there was only one action for switching marker groups. Now you can e.g. first switch off all and then switch on 2 specific ones)
- Foot pedal “press group” remembers the group just pressed for “press next group”
- Setting “Proportional font for MP3/MIDI/LRC/ChordPro import (no chords)” now also applies to ChordPro
- Other small improvements and bug fixes
6.4.3 11/08/2025
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IMPORTANT!
If you bought the full version of SongBook+ more than 5 years ago and you want to keep using it free of charge, then DO NOT INSTALL THIS UPDATE (6.4.x)!
Otherwise, the update will turn SongBook+ back into a demo version, and you will have to reactivate the full version by means of in-app purchasing or a monthly or yearly subscription.
(The cut-off point is a purchase date prior to May 1, 2020. If you have a sponsoring subscription, you will not be affected.)
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Changes in version 6.4.2:
- MIDI foot pedal now also responds to events from “Actions on open/start/stop/close/playback”
- All buttons always displayed as active in the toolbar on iOS 26
- Saving notes in songs from JPG files
- Editing notes in night mode
- Grace period after full version subscription or sponsor subscription expires
- Unexpected blank lines in CSV export
- Crashes when changing colors in notes
- Further stability improvements
Changes in version 6.4.1:
- Problem with printing songs fixed
- Limit for learning MIDI events in “Actions during playback” increased
Changes in version 6.4.0:
- Sending time-controlled MIDI events
- Control with face gestures
- Ableton Link support
- Import meta data from MIDI, MP3, ChordPro files
- Improved display of ChordPro files
- Keyboard control Genos/Tyros/Korg also at the push of a button instead of only when opening the song
- Import of XF chords from midi files with separate bass note
- List of clients sorted alphabetically
- Option to automatically remove the filter by tags after a successful search
- New action for function buttons/gestures for editing the song
- Start new action for function buttons/gestures for editing notes
- Autoplay on/off/switch also as gesture control (was only available for function buttons)
- Remove tag filter optionally when opening the song / returning to list
- New action for switching off all markers at the same time (previously there was only one action for switching marker groups. Now you can e.g. first switch off all and then switch on 2 specific ones)
- Foot pedal “press group” remembers the group just pressed for “press next group”
- Setting “Proportional font for MP3/MIDI/LRC/ChordPro import (no chords)” now also applies to ChordPro
- Other small improvements and bug fixes
6.4.2 10/26/2025
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IMPORTANT!
If you bought the full version of SongBook+ more than 5 years ago and you want to keep using it free of charge, then DO NOT INSTALL THIS UPDATE (6.4.x)!
Otherwise, the update will turn SongBook+ back into a demo version, and you will have to reactivate the full version by means of in-app purchasing or a monthly or yearly subscription.
(The cut-off point is a purchase date prior to May 1, 2020. If you have a sponsoring subscription, you will not be affected.)
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Changes in version 6.4.1:
- Problem with printing songs fixed
- Limit for learning MIDI events in “Actions during playback” increased
Changes in version 6.4.0:
- Sending time-controlled MIDI events
- Control with face gestures
- Ableton Link support
- Import meta data from MIDI, MP3, ChordPro files
- Improved display of ChordPro files
- Keyboard control Genos/Tyros/Korg also at the push of a button instead of only when opening the song
- Import of XF chords from midi files with separate bass note
- List of clients sorted alphabetically
- Option to automatically remove the filter by tags after a successful search
- New action for function buttons/gestures for editing the song
- Start new action for function buttons/gestures for editing notes
- Autoplay on/off/switch also as gesture control (was only available for function buttons)
- Remove tag filter optionally when opening the song / returning to list
- New action for switching off all markers at the same time (previously there was only one action for switching marker groups. Now you can e.g. first switch off all and then switch on 2 specific ones)
- Foot pedal “press group” remembers the group just pressed for “press next group”
- Setting “Proportional font for MP3/MIDI/LRC/ChordPro import (no chords)” now also applies to ChordPro
- Other small improvements and bug fixes
6.4.1 06/18/2025
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IMPORTANT!
If you bought the full version of SongBook+ more than 5 years ago and you want to keep using it free of charge, then DO NOT INSTALL THIS UPDATE (6.4.x)!
Otherwise, the update will turn SongBook+ back into a demo version, and you will have to reactivate the full version by means of in-app purchasing or a monthly or yearly subscription.
(The cut-off point is a purchase date prior to May 1, 2020. If you have a sponsoring subscription, you will not be affected.)
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Changes in version 6.4.0:
- Sending time-controlled MIDI events
- Control with face gestures
- Ableton Link support
- Import meta data from MIDI, MP3, ChordPro files
- Improved display of ChordPro files
- Keyboard control Genos/Tyros/Korg also at the push of a button instead of only when opening the song
- Import of XF chords from midi files with separate bass note
- List of clients sorted alphabetically
- Option to automatically remove the filter by tags after a successful search
- New action for function buttons/gestures for editing the song
- Start new action for function buttons/gestures for editing notes
- Autoplay on/off/switch also as gesture control (was only available for function buttons)
- Remove tag filter optionally when opening the song / returning to list
- New action for switching off all markers at the same time (previously there was only one action for switching marker groups. Now you can e.g. first switch off all and then switch on 2 specific ones)
- Foot pedal “press group” remembers the group just pressed for “press next group”
- Setting “Proportional font for MP3/MIDI/LRC/ChordPro import (no chords)” now also applies to ChordPro
- Other small improvements and bug fixes
6.4.0 05/27/2025
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IMPORTANT!
If you bought the full version of SongBook+ more than 5 years ago and you want to keep using it free of charge, then DO NOT INSTALL THIS UPDATE (6.3.x)!
Otherwise, the update will turn SongBook+ back into a demo version, and you will have to reactivate the full version by means of in-app purchasing or a monthly or yearly subscription.
(The cut-off point is a purchase date prior to July 1, 2019. If you have a sponsoring subscription, you will not be affected.)
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Changes in version 6.3.5:
- Do not restart an expired metronome during loop repetitions
- Do not send MIDI clock only when visual or acoustic metronome is on
- Metronome emphasis after pause/continue playing not one beat too late
- Metronome direction correct after pause/continue playing
- Fixed crash when deleting entries from filtered playlist
Changes in version 6.3.4:
- A demo version hint was incorrectly displayed after the update (6.3.3)
- Some function buttons were displayed without text (6.3.3)
Changes in version 6.3.3:
- Start problem in Wi-Fi without Internet fixed (since 6.3.2)
- Fixed display of genre 2 without genre 1 in list view
- Fixed possible crash when displaying the mixer
- Fixed problem with rotated function buttons and chords in some PDF files
- New service for uploading crash logs and usage data (can be switched off)
Changes in version 6.3.2:
- In-app purchases and license verification revised
- Bug fixes
Changes in version 6.3.1:
- Bugfixes
Changes in version 6.3.0:
- Highlight search string in list view entries
- Assigning colored tags to the songs
- Exporting and importing playlists
- More options for importing songs from .sbk files
- "All books" mode
- Remove marking of played songs when setting is switched off
- Additional time signatures to choose from, e.g. 3/2
- Operating instructions adapted to version 6.3
- Demo data adapted to version 6.3 with use of colored tags
- Bugfixes
6.3.5 03/05/2025
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IMPORTANT!
If you bought the full version of SongBook+ more than 5 years ago and you want to keep using it free of charge, then DO NOT INSTALL THIS UPDATE (6.3.x)!
Otherwise, the update will turn SongBook+ back into a demo version, and you will have to reactivate the full version by means of in-app purchasing or a monthly or yearly subscription.
(The cut-off point is a purchase date prior to July 1, 2019. If you have a sponsoring subscription, you will not be affected.)
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Changes in version 6.3.4:
- A demo version hint was incorrectly displayed after the update (6.3.3)
- Some function buttons were displayed without text (6.3.3)
Changes in version 6.3.3:
- Start problem in Wi-Fi without Internet fixed (since 6.3.2)
- Fixed display of genre 2 without genre 1 in list view
- Fixed possible crash when displaying the mixer
- Fixed problem with rotated function buttons and chords in some PDF files
- New service for uploading crash logs and usage data (can be switched off)
Changes in version 6.3.2:
- In-app purchases and license verification revised
- Bug fixes
Changes in version 6.3.1:
- Bugfixes
Changes in version 6.3.0:
- Highlight search string in list view entries
- Assigning colored tags to the songs
- Exporting and importing playlists
- More options for importing songs from .sbk files
- "All books" mode
- Remove marking of played songs when setting is switched off
- Additional time signatures to choose from, e.g. 3/2
- Operating instructions adapted to version 6.3
- Demo data adapted to version 6.3 with use of colored tags
- Bugfixes
6.3.4 12/12/2024
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IMPORTANT!
If you bought the full version of SongBook+ more than 5 years ago and you want to keep using it free of charge, then DO NOT INSTALL THIS UPDATE (6.3.x)!
Otherwise, the update will turn SongBook+ back into a demo version, and you will have to reactivate the full version by means of in-app purchasing or a monthly or yearly subscription.
(The cut-off point is a purchase date prior to July 1, 2019. If you have a sponsoring subscription, you will not be affected.)
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Changes in version 6.3.3:
- Start problem in Wi-Fi without Internet fixed (since 6.3.2)
- Fixed display of genre 2 without genre 1 in list view
- Fixed possible crash when displaying the mixer
- Fixed problem with rotated function buttons and chords in some PDF files
- New service for uploading crash logs and usage data (can be switched off)
Changes in version 6.3.2:
- In-app purchases and license verification revised
- Bug fixes
Changes in version 6.3.1:
- Bugfixes
Changes in version 6.3.0:
- Highlight search string in list view entries
- Assigning colored tags to the songs
- Exporting and importing playlists
- More options for importing songs from .sbk files
- "All books" mode
- Remove marking of played songs when setting is switched off
- Additional time signatures to choose from, e.g. 3/2
- Operating instructions adapted to version 6.3
- Demo data adapted to version 6.3 with use of colored tags
- Bugfixes
6.3.3 12/06/2024
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IMPORTANT!
If you bought the full version of SongBook+ more than 5 years ago and you want to keep using it free of charge, then DO NOT INSTALL THIS UPDATE (6.3.x)!
Otherwise, the update will turn SongBook+ back into a demo version, and you will have to reactivate the full version by means of in-app purchasing or a monthly or yearly subscription.
(The cut-off point is a purchase date prior to July 1, 2019. If you have a sponsoring subscription, you will not be affected.)
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Changes in version 6.3.2:
- In-app purchases and license verification revised
- Bug fixes
Changes in version 6.3.1:
- Bugfixes
Changes in version 6.3.0:
- Highlight search string in list view entries
- Assigning colored tags to the songs
- Exporting and importing playlists
- More options for importing songs from .sbk files
- "All books" mode
- Remove marking of played songs when setting is switched off
- Additional time signatures to choose from, e.g. 3/2
- Operating instructions adapted to version 6.3
- Demo data adapted to version 6.3 with use of colored tags
- Bugfixes
6.3.2 10/28/2024
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IMPORTANT!
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Otherwise, the update will turn SongBook+ back into a demo version, and you will have to reactivate the full version by means of in-app purchasing or a monthly or yearly subscription.
(The cut-off point is a purchase date prior to July 1, 2019. If you have a sponsoring subscription, you will not be affected.)
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Changes in version 6.3.0:
- Bugfixes
Changes in version 6.3.0:
- Highlight search string in list view entries
- Assigning colored tags to the songs
- Exporting and importing playlists
- More options for importing songs from .sbk files
- "All books" mode
- Remove marking of played songs when setting is switched off
- Additional time signatures to choose from, e.g. 3/2
- Operating instructions adapted to version 6.3
- Demo data adapted to version 6.3 with use of colored tags
- Bugfixes
6.3.1 06/30/2024
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Otherwise, the update will turn SongBook+ back into a demo version, and you will have to reactivate the full version by means of in-app purchasing or a monthly or yearly subscription.
(The cut-off point is a purchase date prior to July 1, 2019. If you have a sponsoring subscription, you will not be affected.)
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Changes in version 6.3.0:
- Highlight search string in list view entries
- Assigning colored tags to the songs
- Exporting and importing playlists
- More options for importing songs from .sbk files
- "All books" mode
- Remove marking of played songs when setting is switched off
- Additional time signatures to choose from, e.g. 3/2
- Operating instructions adapted to version 6.3
- Demo data adapted to version 6.3 with use of colored tags
- Bugfixes
6.3.0 06/03/2024
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IMPORTANT!
If you bought the full version of SongBook+ more than 5 years ago and you want to keep using it free of charge, then DO NOT INSTALL THIS UPDATE (6.2.x)!
Otherwise, the update will turn SongBook+ back into a demo version, and you will have to reactivate the full version by means of in-app purchasing or a monthly or yearly subscription.
(The cut-off point is a purchase date prior to June 1, 2018. If you have a sponsoring subscription, you will not be affected.)
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Changes in version 6.2.5:
- Books not switched off after license restoration
Changes in version 6.2.4:
- Positioning of red dot and chord symbols in imported lyrics of some midifiles improved
- Subsequent numbering of songs in the "Code" field no longer worked with iPadOS 17
- Position of the fade-in for the preselected song was no longer as configured
Changes in version 6.2.3:
- Compatibility with new Yamaha Genos2 keyboard
- Fixed issue of version 6.2.2 with iOS 13
Changes in version 6.2.2:
- Bugfix: Fixed known issues with iOS 17
- Bugfix: Removed settings options that are no longer used
- Bugfix: Improved display of list in song pre-selection window
- Bugfix: In some midi files line breaks in imported text at wrong potision
- Bugfix: when sorting by code second sorting by title
- Bugfix: Exporting very large books with many songs
Changes in version 6.2.1:
- Bugfix: Action "Open song with code" not editable
- Bugfix: On iPhone in portrait mode titles are not shown completely
Changes in version 6.2.0:
- Export/Import of individual books
- Show song information in song lyrics with larger selection of fields.
- MIDI output for many functions separately selectable
- Simple "MIDI-THRU" for forwarding MIDI events
- Synchronize switching of loop points on/off with other SongBooks.
- Use loop points also for forward jumps
- Also display images instead of just videos on external monitor
6.2.5 02/25/2024
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IMPORTANT!
If you bought the full version of SongBook+ more than 5 years ago and you want to keep using it free of charge, then DO NOT INSTALL THIS UPDATE (6.2.x)!
Otherwise, the update will turn SongBook+ back into a demo version, and you will have to reactivate the full version by means of in-app purchasing or a monthly or yearly subscription.
(The cut-off point is a purchase date prior to June 1, 2018. If you have a sponsoring subscription, you will not be affected.)
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Changes in version 6.2.4:
- Positioning of red dot and chord symbols in imported lyrics of some midifiles improved
- Subsequent numbering of songs in the "Code" field no longer worked with iPadOS 17
- Position of the fade-in for the preselected song was no longer as configured
Changes in version 6.2.3:
- Compatibility with new Yamaha Genos2 keyboard
- Fixed issue of version 6.2.2 with iOS 13
Changes in version 6.2.2:
- Bugfix: Fixed known issues with iOS 17
- Bugfix: Removed settings options that are no longer used
- Bugfix: Improved display of list in song pre-selection window
- Bugfix: In some midi files line breaks in imported text at wrong potision
- Bugfix: when sorting by code second sorting by title
- Bugfix: Exporting very large books with many songs
Changes in version 6.2.1:
- Bugfix: Action "Open song with code" not editable
- Bugfix: On iPhone in portrait mode titles are not shown completely
Changes in version 6.2.0:
- Export/Import of individual books
- Show song information in song lyrics with larger selection of fields.
- MIDI output for many functions separately selectable
- Simple "MIDI-THRU" for forwarding MIDI events
- Synchronize switching of loop points on/off with other SongBooks.
- Use loop points also for forward jumps
- Also display images instead of just videos on external monitor
6.2.4 01/05/2024
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IMPORTANT!
If you bought the full version of SongBook+ more than 5 years ago and you want to keep using it free of charge, then DO NOT INSTALL THIS UPDATE (6.2.x)!
Otherwise, the update will turn SongBook+ back into a demo version, and you will have to reactivate the full version by means of in-app purchasing or a monthly or yearly subscription.
(The cut-off point is a purchase date prior to June 1, 2018. If you have a sponsoring subscription, you will not be affected.)
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Changes in version 6.2.3:
- Compatibility with new Yamaha Genos2 keyboard
- Fixed issue of version 6.2.2 with iOS 13
Changes in version 6.2.2:
- Bugfix: Fixed known issues with iOS 17
- Bugfix: Removed settings options that are no longer used
- Bugfix: Improved display of list in song pre-selection window
- Bugfix: In some midi files line breaks in imported text at wrong potision
- Bugfix: when sorting by code second sorting by title
- Bugfix: Exporting very large books with many songs
Changes in version 6.2.1:
- Bugfix: Action "Open song with code" not editable
- Bugfix: On iPhone in portrait mode titles are not shown completely
Changes in version 6.2.0:
- Export/Import of individual books
- Show song information in song lyrics with larger selection of fields.
- MIDI output for many functions separately selectable
- Simple "MIDI-THRU" for forwarding MIDI events
- Synchronize switching of loop points on/off with other SongBooks.
- Use loop points also for forward jumps
- Also display images instead of just videos on external monitor
6.2.3 12/04/2023
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IMPORTANT!
If you bought the full version of SongBook+ more than 5 years ago and you want to keep using it free of charge, then DO NOT INSTALL THIS UPDATE (6.2.x)!
Otherwise, the update will turn SongBook+ back into a demo version, and you will have to reactivate the full version by means of in-app purchasing or a monthly or yearly subscription.
(The cut-off point is a purchase date prior to June 1, 2018. If you have a sponsoring subscription, you will not be affected.)
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Changes in version 6.2.2:
- Bugfix: Fixed known issues with iOS 17
- Bugfix: Removed settings options that are no longer used
- Bugfix: Improved display of list in song pre-selection window
- Bugfix: In some midi files line breaks in imported text at wrong potision
- Bugfix: when sorting by code second sorting by title
Changes in version 6.2.1:
- Bugfix: Action "Open song with code" not editable
- Bugfix: On iPhone in portrait mode titles are not shown completely
Changes in version 6.2.0:
- Export/Import of individual books
- Show song information in song lyrics with larger selection of fields.
- MIDI output for many functions separately selectable
- Simple "MIDI-THRU" for forwarding MIDI events
- Synchronize switching of loop points on/off with other SongBooks.
- Use loop points also for forward jumps
- Also display images instead of just videos on external monitor
6.2.2 10/13/2023
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IMPORTANT!
If you bought the full version of SongBook+ more than 5 years ago and you want to keep using it free of charge, then DO NOT INSTALL THIS UPDATE (6.2.x)!
Otherwise, the update will turn SongBook+ back into a demo version, and you will have to reactivate the full version by means of in-app purchasing or a monthly or yearly subscription.
(The cut-off point is a purchase date prior to June 1, 2018. If you have a sponsoring subscription, you will not be affected.)
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Changes in version 6.2.1:
- Bugfix: Action "Open song with code" not editable
- Bugfix: On iPhone in portrait mode titles are not shown completely
Changes in version 6.2.0:
- Export/Import of individual books
- Show song information in song lyrics with larger selection of fields.
- MIDI output for many functions separately selectable
- Simple "MIDI-THRU" for forwarding MIDI events
- Synchronize switching of loop points on/off with other SongBooks.
- Use loop points also for forward jumps
- Also display images instead of just videos on external monitor
6.2.1 07/14/2023
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IMPORTANT!
If you bought the full version of SongBook+ more than 5 years ago and you want to keep using it free of charge, then DO NOT INSTALL THIS UPDATE (6.2.x)!
Otherwise, the update will turn SongBook+ back into a demo version, and you will have to reactivate the full version by means of in-app purchasing or a monthly or yearly subscription.
(The cut-off point is a purchase date prior to June 1, 2018. If you have a sponsoring subscription, you will not be affected.)
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Changes in version 6.2.0:
- Export/Import of individual books
- Show song information in song lyrics with larger selection of fields.
- MIDI output for many functions separately selectable
- Simple "MIDI-THRU" for forwarding MIDI events
- Synchronize switching of loop points on/off with other SongBooks.
- Use loop points also for forward jumps
- Also display images instead of just videos on external monitor
6.2.0 06/22/2023
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IMPORTANT!
If you bought the full version of SongBook+ more than 5 years ago and you want to keep using it free of charge, then DO NOT INSTALL THIS UPDATE (6.1.x)!
Otherwise, the update will turn SongBook+ back into a demo version, and you will have to reactivate the full version by means of in-app purchasing or a monthly or yearly subscription.
(The cut-off point is a purchase date prior to October 1, 2017. If you have a sponsoring subscription, you will not be affected.)
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Changes in version 6.1.2:
- When typing, select suggested artist/genre with Enter key
- Fix sometimes occurring "Missing fetchedLyricitemsController" error
- Fix problem while typing artist/genre (Mac only)
- Fix problem to start restoring of iCloud Backup on macOS Ventura (Mac only)
Changes in version 6.1.1:
- Configurable device name for SB-to-SB connection
- Improved external monitor compatibility for devices with USB-C connector
- Menu item to sign up for newsletter
Changes in version 6.1.0:
- Minimum iOS/iPadOS version is now 13.0
- Last known iOS/iPadOS 16 issues with keyboard simulating foot pedals solved
- Unlimited iOS/iPadOS 16 support
6.1.2 03/31/2023
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IMPORTANT!
If you bought the full version of SongBook+ more than 5 years ago and you want to keep using it free of charge, then DO NOT INSTALL THIS UPDATE (6.1.x)!
Otherwise, the update will turn SongBook+ back into a demo version, and you will have to reactivate the full version by means of in-app purchasing or a monthly or yearly subscription.
(The cut-off point is a purchase date prior to October 1, 2017. If you have a sponsoring subscription, you will not be affected.)
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Changes in version 6.1.1:
- Configurable device name for SB-to-SB connection
- Improved external monitor compatibility for devices with USB-C connector
- Menu item to sign up for newsletter
Changes in version 6.1.0:
- Minimum iOS/iPadOS version is now 13.0
- Last known iOS/iPadOS 16 issues with keyboard simulating foot pedals solved
- Unlimited iOS/iPadOS 16 support
6.1.1 03/05/2023
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IMPORTANT!
If you bought the full version of SongBook+ more than 5 years ago and you want to keep using it free of charge, then DO NOT INSTALL THIS UPDATE!
Otherwise, the update will turn SongBook+ back into a demo version, and you will have to reactivate the full version by means of in-app purchasing or a monthly or yearly subscription.
(The cut-off point is a purchase date prior to October 1, 2017. If you have a sponsoring subscription, you will not be affected.)
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Changes in version 6.1.0:
- Minimum iOS/iPadOS version is now 13.0
- Last known iOS/iPadOS 16 issues with keyboard simulating foot pedals solved
- Unlimited iOS/iPadOS 16 support
6.1.0 12/26/2022
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IMPORTANT!
If you bought the full version of SongBook+ more than 5 years ago and you want to keep using it free of charge, then DO NOT INSTALL THIS UPDATE!
Otherwise, the update will turn SongBook+ back into a demo version, and you will have to reactivate the full version by means of in-app purchasing or a monthly or yearly subscription.
(The cut-off point is a purchase date prior to October 1, 2017. If you have a sponsoring subscription, you will not be affected.)
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Changes in version 6.0.5:
- Stability further improved
- Edit notes for songs with page range improved
- Edit notes in side by side mode improved
- Last update for iPadOS/iOS 12
Changes in version 6.0.4:
- Fixed a stability issue of release 6.0.3
Changes in version 6.0.3:
- MIDI button also on iPhone in toolbar
- MIDI/BT monitor shows triggered foot pedal functions
- Moved some settings from "Other" to more appropriate place
- More choice in second sorting for genres
- Problem with double triggered foot pedal functions solved
Changes in version 6.0.2:
- audio player start position after pause/resume/stop/play fixed
- test listening with position markers fixed
- CSV export missing fields soundFilename4+5 added
Changes in version 6.0.1:
- Stability improved
- Automatically fill in "Code" field not only in first book
- Edit notes also in "side by side mode"
Changes in version 6.0.0:
- Optional highlighting of songs already played
- Font size for importing lyrics from MIDI/MP3/LRC/Chordpro can be adjusted
- Font size for TXT files display can be adjusted
- Side-by-side mode for 2 iPads with SongBook to SongBook connection
- Automatic numbering of the “Code” field (for new and existing songs)
- New function button style for showing and changing (with sliders) MIDI controller values
- Actions when closing the song can now also be customized (not only when opening/starting/stopping the song)
- Globally customizable MIDI commands when opening/starting/stopping/closing all songs
- Response to user-defined MIDI SysEx commands with customizable actions
- Direct control of scroll position in % with customizable MIDI controller
- Direct control of audio player volume with adjustable MIDI controller
- Direct control of instrument volume with adjustable MIDI controller
- MIDI macros to use for the foot pedal, function buttons, gesture control, to open/start/stop/close songs
- Manual page turns in the recorded sequence
- Using the foot pedal to trigger specific function buttons on the current page
- Triggering one function button after the other on the current page using a foot pedal
- Response to function keys F1 to F12 of a connected keyboard with customizable actions
- Rule to delete played songs from a live playlist can be customized
6.0.5 12/15/2022
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IMPORTANT!
If you bought the full version of SongBook+ more than 5 years ago and you want to keep using it free of charge, then DO NOT INSTALL THIS UPDATE!
Otherwise, the update will turn SongBook+ back into a demo version, and you will have to reactivate the full version by means of in-app purchasing or a monthly or yearly subscription.
(The cut-off point is a purchase date prior to October 1, 2017. If you have a sponsoring subscription, you will not be affected.)
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Changes in version 6.0.4:
- Fixed a stability issue of release 6.0.3
Changes in version 6.0.3:
- MIDI button also on iPhone in toolbar
- MIDI/BT monitor shows triggered foot pedal functions
- Moved some settings from "Other" to more appropriate place
- More choice in second sorting for genres
- Problem with double triggered foot pedal functions solved
Changes in version 6.0.2:
- audio player start position after pause/resume/stop/play fixed
- test listening with position markers fixed
- CSV export missing fields soundFilename4+5 added
Changes in version 6.0.1:
- Stability improved
- Automatically fill in "Code" field not only in first book
- Edit notes also in "side by side mode"
Changes in version 6.0.0:
- Optional highlighting of songs already played
- Font size for importing lyrics from MIDI/MP3/LRC/Chordpro can be adjusted
- Font size for TXT files display can be adjusted
- Side-by-side mode for 2 iPads with SongBook to SongBook connection
- Automatic numbering of the “Code” field (for new and existing songs)
- New function button style for showing and changing (with sliders) MIDI controller values
- Actions when closing the song can now also be customized (not only when opening/starting/stopping the song)
- Globally customizable MIDI commands when opening/starting/stopping/closing all songs
- Response to user-defined MIDI SysEx commands with customizable actions
- Direct control of scroll position in % with customizable MIDI controller
- Direct control of audio player volume with adjustable MIDI controller
- Direct control of instrument volume with adjustable MIDI controller
- MIDI macros to use for the foot pedal, function buttons, gesture control, to open/start/stop/close songs
- Manual page turns in the recorded sequence
- Using the foot pedal to trigger specific function buttons on the current page
- Triggering one function button after the other on the current page using a foot pedal
- Response to function keys F1 to F12 of a connected keyboard with customizable actions
- Rule to delete played songs from a live playlist can be customized
6.0.4 11/21/2022
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IMPORTANT!
If you bought the full version of SongBook+ more than 5 years ago and you want to keep using it free of charge, then DO NOT INSTALL THIS UPDATE (6.5.x)!
Otherwise, the update will turn SongBook+ back into a demo version, and you will have to reactivate the full version by means of in-app purchasing or a monthly or yearly subscription.
(The cut-off point is a purchase date prior to November 1, 2020. If you have a sponsoring subscription, you will not be affected.)
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Changes in version 6.5.3:
- On-screen keyboard covers text editor (ChordPro + text files)
- Crash when manually moving playlist entries
- Display problem when turning keyboard foot pedal on/off in settings
Changes in version 6.5.2:
- Support for ChordPro files and MIDI files with right-to-left text improved
- Fixed issue with flickering metronome when displaying time in song simultaneously
Changes in version 6.5.1:
- Button with preselected song was too small to display the song title in version 6.5.0
- Support for ChordPro files and MIDI files with right-to-left text
- MIDI macros can now also be inserted in “Actions during playback” when recording MIDI events
Changes in version 6.5.0:
- Undo/redo function for annotations
- Soft stop and fade-out for audio player
- Multiple selection with "bulk edit" functions for selected songs
- Edit Chordpro files directly in SongBook
- Edit TXT files directly in SongBook
- Context menu in songs in playlists (copy/move into other playlist)
- Bluetooth LE menu now also in the MIDI button
- Manual zoom can be disabled in settings
- Audio track of video player can be disabled in settings
- MIDI CC in selection list with additional controller labels
- MIDI Note On/Off in selection list with various note labels
more Version 6.5.3 Feb 15
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