Getting started
Navigate to setlists
1
Access Setlists
Click Setlists in the main navigation.
2
View Existing
You’ll see your existing setlists (if any).
3
Create New
Click + Create Setlist to start a new one.
Choose your approach
Start Fresh Create a new setlist from scratch, adding sets and songs as you go. Duplicate Existing Copy a previous setlist and modify it for a new event. From Template Use a saved template as your 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 Set to create each one. Common set structures:
For each set, enter:
- Set Name — “Opening Set,” “Main Set,” “Acoustic Set,” etc.
- Set Notes — Transitions, announcements, 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
Browse Library — Search or scroll through your songs.
3
Select Song
Select the song you want.
4
Song Added
Song is added to the set.
Step 4: Arrange song order
Drag and drop to perfect your setlist flow:1
Click and Hold
Click and hold any song.
2
Drag
Drag to new position.
3
Release
Release to drop.
- Within a set (reorder)
- Between sets (move to different set)
Step 5: Review and save
Before saving, verify:- Set names are clear
- Songs are in desired order
- Duration totals make sense
- Notes are added where needed
The setlist builder interface
Overview panel
- Setlist title and total duration
- Quick stats (sets, total songs)
- Save and action buttons
Set panels
Each set displays:- Set name (editable)
- Set duration (calculated)
- Song list
- Add/reorder controls
- Set notes
Song items
Each song shows:- Song title
- Artist name
- Duration
- Key (if entered)
- Drag handle
Working with sets
Adding a set
1
Add New Set
Click + Add New Set.
2
Name Set
Enter set name.
3
Set Appears
Set appears at the bottom.
4
Reorder
Drag to reorder if needed.
Renaming a set
1
Click Title
Click the set title.
2
Edit
Edit inline.
3
Save
Press Enter or click away to save.
Reordering sets
1
Click Handle
Click the drag handle on a set header.
2
Drag
Drag up or down.
3
Release
Release to place.
Adding set notes
1
Expand Set
Click on a set to expand.
2
Find Notes
Find the Notes field.
3
Add Notes
Add transitions, announcements, cues.
4
Auto-save
Notes save automatically.
Deleting a set
1
Open Menu
Click the menu icon (three dots) on the set.
2
Select Delete
Select Delete Set.
3
Confirm
Confirm deletion.
Working with songs
Adding songs
From Library:1
Click Add Song
Click + Add Song in any set.
2
Browse
Search or browse your library.
3
Add
Click to add.
1
Click Add Song
Click + Add Song.
2
Create New
Select Create New.
3
Enter Details
Enter song details.
4
Added
Song is added to library AND setlist.
Removing songs
1
Hover
Hover over the song.
2
Click Delete
Click the X or delete icon.
3
Removed
Song is removed from setlist (remains in library).
Song details
Click a song to view:- Full metadata
- Media links
- Performance notes
Reordering songs
Within a set:- Drag and drop to new position
- Drag a song from one set
- Drop into another set
- Song moves to new location
Duration management
Automatic calculations
Soundcheck automatically calculates:- Per Set: Sum of all song durations in the set
- Total: Sum of all sets
Duration display
Missing durations
If songs don’t have durations entered:- Duration shows as ”—:—”
- Set and total calculations are incomplete
- Add durations in Song Library for accuracy
Linking to gigs
Attach setlist to gig
1
Open Gig
Open the gig detail page.
2
Navigate
Navigate to Setlist section.
3
Select
Click Select Setlist.
4
Choose
Choose from existing setlists.
5
Linked
Setlist is now linked.
Create setlist from gig
1
Navigate
On gig detail page, go to Setlist section.
2
Create New
Click Create New Setlist.
3
Build
Build setlist in the builder.
4
Save
Save—automatically links to this gig.
Benefits of linking
- Team sees setlist when viewing gig
- Easy access on performance day
- Keeps everything organized in one place
Duplicating setlists
Save time with similar events:Duplicate Process
1
Open Setlist
Open an existing setlist.
2
Actions
Click Actions (three dots menu).
3
Duplicate
Select Duplicate.
4
Name
Enter new name.
5
Modify
Modify as needed.
6
Save
Save new setlist.
What gets copied
- All sets and their order
- All songs and their order
- Set notes
- Setlist settings
What doesn’t copy
- Gig associations
- Usage history
Setlist templates
Creating a template
Build a setlist you’ll reuse:1
Create Setlist
Create setlist with standard structure.
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Name Template
Name it clearly: “Template - Wedding Standard”.
3
Save
Save for future duplication.
Template ideas
Wedding Template:- Pre-ceremony music set
- Ceremony set (processional, recessional)
- Cocktail hour set
- Dinner music set
- Dance sets (first dance, open dancing)
- Opening set (warm up the room)
- Main set (peak energy)
- Closing set (wind down)
- Background/arrival music
- Dinner music
- After-dinner entertainment
Best practices
Plan your flow
Consider the energy arc:- Opening: Medium energy, get attention
- Build: Increase energy progressively
- Peak: High energy moments
- Break: Allow reset between sets
- Close: End strong or wind down
Account for reality
- Songs often run longer live (solos, crowd interaction)
- Include buffer time in your planning
- Note which songs can be cut if running long
Use set notes effectively
Good set notes:- “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 if last-minute changes occur
- Keep a final version for reference
Share before the gig
- Link to gig at least a day before
- Ensure all team members can access
- Communicate any special notes
Troubleshooting
Can’t find a song?
- Check spelling in search
- Verify it’s in your Song Library
- May need to add it first
Duration totals seem wrong?
- Check all songs have durations entered
- Songs showing ”—:—” aren’t counted
- Update Song Library entries
Lost changes?
- Setlist saves require clicking Save
- Refresh may lose unsaved work
- Save frequently during building
Next steps
Song Library
Managing your songs
Setlist Overview
Understanding setlists
Gig Overview
Linking setlists to events