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Build professional setlists with drag-and-drop simplicity, manage your song library, and ensure every show runs on time. Whether you’re preparing for a wedding, club gig, or festival set, Soundcheck keeps your performance organized.

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What is a setlist?

A Setlist is your performance roadmap—an organized list of songs arranged for a specific show or event.

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Structure

Setlist: "Friday Night at Blue Note"
├── Set 1: Opening Set (45 min)
│   ├── Song: "Take Five"
│   ├── Song: "So What"
│   └── Song: "Autumn Leaves"
├── Set 2: Main Set (60 min)
│   ├── Song: "All Blues"
│   ├── Song: "Freddie Freeloader"
│   └── Song: "Blue in Green"
└── Set 3: Encore (15 min)
    └── Song: "A Night in Tunisia"

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Key components

ComponentDescription
SetlistThe complete performance plan
SetsGroupings within the setlist (opening, main, encore)
SongsIndividual tracks with metadata
DurationAutomatic time tracking per set and total

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Why use Soundcheck setlists?

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Organization

  • Group songs into logical performance segments
  • Reorder with simple drag-and-drop
  • Add set-specific notes and transitions

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Preparation

  • Attach chord charts and lyrics to songs
  • Include reference recordings and videos
  • Track tempo and key for each song

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Time management

  • Automatic duration calculations
  • Know exactly how long each set runs
  • Plan breaks and transitions accurately

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Consistency

  • Build a song library you can reuse
  • Create template setlists for common scenarios
  • Share setlists with your entire team

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Core features

Song Library

Your central repository of all performable songs with rich metadata and attached resources.

Setlist Builder

Create performance-ready setlists with drag-and-drop interface and real-time duration tracking.
Visualize your performance flow with our intuitive drag-and-drop builder.

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Gig integration

Connect setlists to your events:
  • Link setlists to specific gigs
  • Access from the gig detail page
  • Team members see setlist when viewing gig

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Setlist workflow

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Build Your Library

Start by adding songs to your organization’s library:
  • Enter song details (title, artist, duration)
  • Add musical information (key, tempo)
  • Attach chord charts and resources
2

Create a Setlist

Build a setlist for your upcoming performance:
  • Create sets (opening, main, encore, etc.)
  • Add songs from your library to each set
  • Arrange order with drag-and-drop
3

Refine and Prepare

Polish your setlist for performance:
  • Adjust song order based on flow
  • Add set notes for transitions
  • Verify total duration matches your time slot
4

Link to Gig

Connect your setlist to the event:
  • Associate setlist with specific gig
  • Team sees setlist on gig detail page
  • Access setlist on-site during performance

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What you can track

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Per song

  • Title and artist
  • Duration (minutes:seconds)
  • Musical key (C, Am, F#, etc.)
  • Tempo (BPM)
  • Performance notes
  • Media links (charts, audio, video)

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Per set

  • Set name/title
  • Total duration (calculated from songs)
  • Set notes (transitions, announcements)
  • Song order

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Per setlist

  • Setlist title
  • Total performance duration
  • Number of sets and songs
  • Associated gig
  • Last updated date

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Duration tracking

Soundcheck automatically calculates timing:
LevelCalculation
SongEntered manually for each song
SetSum of all songs in the set
SetlistSum of all sets

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Example

Set 1: Opening (45:30)
├── Song A: 4:30
├── Song B: 5:00
└── Song C: 6:00
... (more songs)

Set 2: Main (62:15)
├── Song D: 7:30
├── Song E: 4:45
└── Song F: 8:00
... (more songs)

Total Setlist Duration: 1:47:45
Always include song durations in your library. This makes setlist planning much more accurate.

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Who can access setlists?

ActionOwnerAdminMember
View setlists✓✓If assigned to gig
Create setlists✓✓—
Edit setlists✓✓—
Delete setlists✓✓—
Manage song library✓✓—

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Setlist templates

Create reusable setlists for common scenarios:
Pre-built sets for typical wedding timeline:
  • Ceremony music
  • Cocktail hour
  • Dinner music
  • First dance segment
  • Dance sets
Duplicate existing setlists and modify for new events rather than starting from scratch.

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Best practices

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Maintain your library

  • Add songs when you learn them
  • Keep durations accurate
  • Attach resources as you receive them
  • Remove songs you no longer perform

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Plan set flow

  • Consider energy levels throughout
  • Place strongest songs at key moments
  • Allow for transitions between songs
  • Build to peaks and valleys

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Account for real time

  • Songs often run longer live
  • Include time for announcements
  • Factor in transition time between songs
  • Plan for encores or requests

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Share with your team

  • Link setlist to gig before performance
  • Ensure all members can access
  • Communicate any last-minute changes

Song Library

Managing your song catalog

Building Setlists

Creating performance setlists

Gig Overview

Connecting setlists to events