AKI Stage Reader

AKI Stage Reader was built for performers who need to share PDF charts, lyrics, setlists, and sheet music across multiple devices on stage — without internet, without cell service, without cables, and without compromise. Any device can lead the session, control can hand off in a tap, and an external monitor can render in full portrait without special hardware. It's a focused performance tool for anyone reading from an iPad or iPhone on stage — though the iPad experience is the one we built around. iPhone works for personal use and emergency backup. Multi-Device Performance • Direct device-to-device sync — no internet, no cell service, no router required • Leader/Member roles — any iPad can lead, control hands off in a tap • Browse Ahead — flip ahead privately and return to live with one tap • Auto-sync libraries between leader and members • Clean recovery from interrupted sessions Reading & Organization • Three independent reading areas — Personal, Sets, and Synced • Multi-tab viewing in each area • Tabs and page positions preserved across area switches • Personal library with folder organization • Sets — curated performance collections • File switcher panel for quick navigation • PDF bookmark navigation Hands-Free Control • Bluetooth and wired keyboard pedal support • Pedal Learn and manual key mapping • Assignable pedal actions: Next/Previous/First/Last Page, Return to Live Display & Interface • Light and dark mode • Customizable page swipe direction • Auto-hide top bar option • iPad-first design, iPhone compatible External Display • Customizable rotation — full portrait on a physically rotated landscape monitor • App-controlled output, independent of the iPad's orientation • No special monitor hardware required File Management • Multi-file import from Files app • Multi-file import from compatible apps via Share Extension • Multi-select for batch copy, delete, move • File details visible — size and modification date • Sort by name, date, or size • List and grid views per area MIDI Control • MIDI Learn for external controllers • Manual assignment by type, channel, number • Note On, CC, and Program Change with bank capture • Channel filter — Omni or specific • Conflict detection on assignment • Bluetooth MIDI capable • 14 assignable actions including page, tab, bookmark, file, and panel control Privacy & Reliability • Fully offline-capable • No external services, no analytics, no data collection • Separate state for Personal, Sets, Synced • Safe handoff for files imported from other apps