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SongBook+ Documentation

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https://docs.songbookplus.com

User guides and technical documentation for SongBook+, featuring instructions on importing lyrics and chords from ChordPro, MIDI, MP3, and LRC files. Includes details on MIDI control, Ableton Link synchronization, metronome usage, playlist management, and version updates up to version 6.5.

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What's inside SongBook+

  1. Overview of remote control methods in SongBook+

    SongBook+ supports several methods for remote control of its functions:

    • Foot pedals that simulate an external keyboard
    • Foot pedals that send MIDI commands
    • Finger gestures (swiping or tapping with 2 or 3 fingers)
    • Facial expressions (e.g., blinking, opening mouth)

  2. Use MIDI Macros to automate MIDI command sequences in SongBook+

    MIDI Macros allow users to define a sequence of MIDI commands once and reuse them across multiple triggers in SongBook+. This centralizes management, allowing a single update to the macro to reflect across all its usages. MIDI Macros can be triggered by:

    • Foot pedal settings
    • Gesture controls
    • Function buttons
    • Other MIDI Macros (nesting)
    • Song-specific actions (Open, Start, Stop, Close)
    • Global actions (Open, Start, Stop, Close of any song)
    • The MIDI button in the toolbar (if the macro is marked as a favorite)

  3. Categorize songs using colored tags

    Users can create colored tags and assign them to songs to categorize them by arbitrary criteria. These tags are visible directly in the song list for quick identification and can be used to filter the song list to show only songs belonging to a specific category.

  4. Understand SongBook+ version limitations

    SongBook+ offers two primary versions: a Free Basic version and a Full version. The Basic version includes all features but is limited to 1 book and a maximum of 15 songs. The Full version provides unlimited songs, up to 15 books, and multi-client capability via data subdirectories with separate settings.

  5. Remote control options for SongBook+

    SongBook+ supports several methods for remote control to trigger functions without manual screen interaction:

    • Foot Pedals (Keyboard Simulation): Pedals that emulate an external keyboard.
    • Foot Pedals (MIDI): Pedals that send MIDI commands.
    • Finger Gestures: Swiping or tapping with 2 or 3 fingers.
    • Facial Expressions: Using movements like blinking or opening the mouth.

  6. Categorize and filter songs using Colored Tags

    SongBook+ supports the creation and assignment of colored tags to songs. These tags provide a visual way to categorize songs directly in the list view. Users can also filter the song list by specific tags to isolate songs belonging to a particular category.

  7. Highlight search text in list views

    SongBook+ highlights the specific location where the search term was found within the search results in the list view. This helps users identify matches that occur in fields other than the title or distinguish between similar entries.

  8. Understand how playlists work in SongBook+

    Playlists in SongBook+ are collections of references to songs from the main song list. Key characteristics include:

    • Flexible Membership: A single song can belong to multiple playlists, and a single playlist can contain the same song multiple times.
    • Ordering: Songs are added to the end of the list by default. They can be manually sorted via drag-and-drop or sorted automatically by specific criteria (e.g., by title).
    • Contextual Editing: When a playlist is active/selected, the "Edit" button changes its function: it is used to edit the playlist's content rather than the details of an individual song.

  9. Control external keyboards using MIDI in SongBook+

    SongBook+ can be configured to interact with a wide variety of external keyboards via MIDI. This functionality allows for two primary workflows: using MIDI signals to remotely open songs within SongBook+, and sending MIDI commands from SongBook+ to a keyboard when a song is opened to automate keyboard settings.

  11. Understand how SongBook+ handles imported song text and chords

    SongBook+ imports lyrics and chords from MP3, MIDI, LRC, and ChordPro files. During import, the app generates a PDF file, inserts chord notes into the song, and creates a red position pointer. These generated assets are stored statically. Consequently, changes made to the original source file or changes to formatting settings (such as font or font size) are not automatically applied to existing songs; the import process must be triggered manually for each affected song to apply updates.