If your organization has switched to Run of Show and brought its setlists over, build a gig’s sets in its Run of Show Setlist view instead. Reusable setlists that aren’t tied to a gig live on the Setlists tab of the Run of Show page, where New Setlist opens this builder. See After your organization switches to Run of Show.
Getting started
Open setlists
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Access Setlists
Click Setlists in the main navigation.
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View Existing
You’ll see your existing setlists, if you have any.
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Create New
Click Create New Template to start a new one.
Choose your approach
You can start fresh and build a new setlist from scratch, adding sets and songs as you go; duplicate an existing setlist and modify a copy for the new event; or begin from a template you’ve saved as a starting point.Creating a new setlist
Step 1: Name your setlist
Give your setlist a clear, identifiable name:- ✓ “Smith Wedding - March 15, 2024”
- ✓ “Friday Night Standard Set”
- ✗ “setlist1” or “new setlist”
Step 2: Add sets
Sets are the major sections of your performance. Click Add New Set to create each one. Common set structures:
For each set, give it a Set Name (such as “Opening Set,” “Main Set,” or “Acoustic Set”) and, optionally, Set Notes for transitions, announcements, or special instructions.
Step 3: Add songs to sets
Within each set, add songs from your library:1
Click Add Song
Click Add Song within a set.
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Browse Library
Search or scroll through your songs.
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Select Song
Select the song you want.
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Song Added
The song is added to the set.
Step 4: Arrange song order
Drag and drop to adjust your setlist flow:1
Click and Hold
Click and hold any song.
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Drag
Drag it to the new position.
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Release
Release to drop it there.
Step 5: Review and save
Before saving, check that your set names are clear, songs are in the order you want, duration totals make sense, and notes are added where needed. Click Save Setlist to finalize.The setlist builder interface
Overview panel
The overview panel shows the setlist title and total duration, quick stats (sets, total songs), and Save and action buttons.Set panels
Each set panel displays its name (editable), its calculated duration, the song list, add/reorder controls, and set notes.Song items
Each song shows its title, artist name, duration, key (if entered), and a drag handle.Working with sets
Adding a set
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Add New Set
Click Add New Set.
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Name Set
Enter a name for the set.
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Set Appears
The set appears at the bottom.
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Reorder
Drag to reorder it if needed.
Renaming a set
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Click Title
Click the set title.
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Edit
Edit it inline.
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Save
Press Enter or click away to save.
Reordering sets
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Click Handle
Click the drag handle on a set header.
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Drag
Drag it up or down.
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Release
Release to place it.
Adding set notes
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Expand Set
Click on a set to expand it.
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Find Notes
Find the Notes field.
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Add Notes
Add transitions, announcements, or cues.
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Auto-save
Notes save automatically.
Adding setlist notes
For notes about the whole setlist, such as dress code, the first dance or songs to skip, use Setlist notes in the setlist builder. On a saved setlist, choose Add setlist notes to add them in place. Setlist notes can be up to 2,000 characters.Deleting a set
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Open Menu
Click the menu icon (three dots) on the set.
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Select Delete
Select Delete Set.
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Confirm
Confirm the deletion.
Working with songs
Adding songs
From your library:1
Click Add Song
Click Add Song in any set.
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Browse
Search or browse your library.
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Add
Click to add it.
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Click Add Song
Click Add Song.
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Create New
Select Create New Song.
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Enter Details
Enter the song details.
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Added
The song is added to your library and this setlist.
Removing songs
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Hover
Hover over the song.
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Click Delete
Click the X or delete icon.
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Removed
The song is removed from the setlist and remains in your library.
Song details
Click a song to view its full metadata, media links, and performance notes.Reordering songs
Within a set, drag and drop a song to a new position. Between sets, drag a song out of one set and drop it into another; it moves to the new location.Duration management
Soundcheck calculates each set’s duration as the sum of its songs, and the setlist’s total as the sum of its sets:Linking to gigs
Build a setlist from the gig
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Open the Setlist section
On the gig detail page, go to the Setlist section and click Build setlist.
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Start from a template or from scratch
Under Quick Start with Templates, choose a template to copy, or start a new setlist for this gig.
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Build
Add sets and songs in the builder.
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Save
Save it. It is linked to this gig.
Benefits of linking
Linking a setlist to a gig means the team sees it when viewing the gig, it’s easy to reach on performance day, and the setlist and gig details stay together.Duplicating setlists
Save time on similar events:Duplicate process
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Open Setlist
Open an existing setlist.
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Actions
Click Actions (three-dot menu).
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Duplicate
Select Duplicate.
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Name
Enter a new name.
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Modify
Modify it as needed.
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Save
Save the new setlist.
Setlist templates
Build a setlist you’ll reuse:1
Create Setlist
Create a setlist with your standard structure.
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Name Template
Name it clearly, such as “Template - Wedding Standard.”
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Save
Save it for future duplication.
Best practices
Plan your flow. Consider the energy arc: medium energy to open and get attention, a progressive build, a high-energy peak, a break to let the room reset, and a close that ends strong or winds down. Account for reality. Songs often run longer live once you factor in solos and crowd interaction, so build buffer time into your planning and note which songs you can cut if you’re running long. Use set notes effectively. Good set notes are specific: “Open with full band intro,” “Lead guitar solo extended,” “Transition directly to next song,” “Crowd interaction moment.” Keep setlists updated. Mark final versions clearly, update them when last-minute changes happen, and keep a final version on hand for reference. Share before the gig. Link the setlist to the gig at least a day before, make sure every team member can access it, and communicate any special notes.Troubleshooting
Can’t find a song?
Double-check the spelling in your search, confirm the song is actually in your Song Library, and add it there first if it’s missing.Duration totals seem wrong?
Check that every song has a duration entered; songs showing ”—:—” aren’t counted. Update the Song Library entries that are missing one.Lost changes?
While you build a new setlist, nothing is saved until you click Save, and refreshing the page can lose unsaved work. Once a setlist is saved, opening it lets you edit it in place, and those changes save automatically.Next steps
Song Library
Managing your songs
Setlist Overview
Understanding setlists
Gig Overview
Linking setlists to events