BandHelper

BandHelper

Organizational suite for bands

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Streamline band operations with this comprehensive organizational suite. Effortlessly share music, manage setlists, and coordinate rehearsals. Enhance live performances with customizable settings and backing tracks, while also managing finances and contacts professionally.

✓Automatic song and setlist distribution
✓Gig invitations and confirmations
✓Reference recording playback with speed/loop
✓Chord transposition
✓Customizable performance settings
✓Backing track and video playback
✓Income/expense tracking
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What's New in BandHelper

2026-09-25

September 27, 2026

• Updated most of the top toolbar icons and a few of the layout icons for a cleaner and more unified look. The Live Sharing icon was changed to two people with "broadcast" lines between them, and the Sync icon was changed to a cloud. The MIDI icon now shows solid dots all the time, and the dots enlarge when sending or receiving data. The other icons follow the same concept as before, but with slight style adjustments. • Adjusted the module icon colors for a calmer and more unified look. • Adjusted the colors used for song titles and lyrics formatting for more contrast and a more unified look. • Adjusted the background colors for more contrast when reading lyrics and other text. • Removed the gradients from the layout button icons, for a cleaner look with better contrast. • Reduced the size of the layout button icons slightly, to place more emphasis on your song content. The touch areas for the buttons are the same size, so they won't be harder to click accurately. • Reduced the size of the song list text in the set list view slightly, to place more emphasis on your song content and reduce scrolling. You can adjust the size if needed by editing the layout song list and clicking the song list's options button. • Moved the detail text in set list set headings to the same line as the set title to reduce scrolling. • Updated the font options for the Lyrics and Chords fields. The four font settings are the same, but the specific fonts used for each setting are different. These new fonts should be easier to read, and support real sharp and flat symbols. The spacing is slightly wider than before, so if you have trouble with line wrapping, you can turn on Settings > Advanced > Other > Use Old Fonts to return to the previous fonts. However, we recommend using that temporarily and updating your lyrics font sizes if needed to work with the new fonts. • Updated the stage plots to use the same font across platforms for consistent printing. The spacing might be slightly different than before, so if you have trouble with overlapping text, you can turn on Settings > Advanced > Other > Use Old Fonts to return to the previous font. However, we recommend using that temporarily and updating your stage plots if needed to work with the new font. • Added Settings > Appearance > Lyrics Line Spacing and Chord Line Spacing to adjust the line spacing in the Lyrics and Chords fields. You can increase the spacing to make the text easier to read, or decrease the spacing to reduce scrolling. • Changed countdown timers to use a monospace font so the number positions don't shift as the numbers change. • Increased the touch area around the lyrics/chords divider to make it easier to click. • Updated the layout templates with additional background boxes and lines, to give more visual structure to the layouts. This doesn't affect existing layouts, but you can add new layouts using the templates to see the new designs. • Added rounded corners and insets to background boxes immediately when adding them to a layout. • Updated the Queue Recordings function to play an attached MIDI file in sync with a queued recording. • Updated videos playing on an external display to respond to the Loop setting and the Seek Video app control action. • Updated the Start/Stop/Toggle Auto-Scroll app control actions to be captured by automation track recording. • Updated the Speak Text function to ignore LRC timestamps in lyrics. • Fixed the Export Settings button on phones.

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Sind User der ersten Stunde - und wir bleiben dabei!

Die App Bandhelper - oder wie sie am ganz am Anfang hieß: Setlist Maker - ist aus unserem Bandalltag nicht mehr wegzudenken.

Vor allem die Möglichkeit, iPads auf der Bühne zu synchronisieren , ist ein echter Killer. Dabei bekommt jeder Beteiligte das zu sehen, was er / sie braucht: Den Songtext oder das Leadsheet. Oder das Leadsheet in Bb für den Trompeter.

Die Automatische Umschaltung der Midi-Presets am Keyboard ist nur eine von unfassbar vielen Möglichkeiten, die diese App bietet.

Sehr viele von unseren Wünschen sind bereits in die App eingeflossen. Das Team um Mastermind Arlo Leach leistet dabei seit vielen Jahren hervorragende Arbeit.

Wir bleiben definitiv dabei.
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Great App

Used it for years. Unbelievable functionality on gigs and at home.

A truly committed developer

At last! A well written app from someone who is obviously committed to providing a great experience to his users. I cannot recommend this highly enough. So many features, all well executed. Thank you!

On a different level!

Absolutely great app. All the features, central control with local device caching for rock solid reliability on stage, you can make it work around your workflows, reusable set lists, music, notation, midi files, gig booming, calendar, info sharing, different views and music per person. It’s the ultimate band app, much more than just set lists. It runs our bands world and has taken a massive load of me with organisation. You’ve tried the rest, try the best. Love it!
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The BEST app for Working musicians – solo, duo, full bands

This app is brilliantly written, super flexible, feature packed whether you're just looking for a lyrics &chords app,Running tracks, sending midi messages to gear,Coordinating across bandmates, this app does it all.The service and support are absolutely stellar, nobody can touch them, Arlo and his team are dedicated and super responsive.I've tried almost all the other apps out there, and this one surpasses them all.
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Reported Bugs

3 issues

Sync issues between devices

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Compatibility problems with older hardware

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Crashes when switching between documents

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Requested Features

4 requests

Ability to add handwritten notes

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Improved scrolling and page turning

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More customization options for layouts

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Integrated metronome with visual cues

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What does BandHelper do?

BandHelper is an organizational suite designed to help bands manage their operations and enhance live performances. It allows for effortless communication, efficient rehearsals, seamless live shows, and professional band management.

What are the key features of BandHelper?

Key features include automatic distribution of songs and setlists to bandmates, standardized gig invitations, rehearsal tools like speed and loop controls for reference recordings, chord transposition, and performance customization for keyboards, effects, and lighting. It also offers financial tracking and contact management.

Is BandHelper free to use?

The application is free to download and use, but it offers in-app purchases for its advanced features and full functionality. This allows users to try out the core capabilities before committing to any purchases.

What kind of devices is BandHelper compatible with?

While not explicitly stated in the description, this app is designed for mobile devices, implying compatibility with both iOS and Android smartphones and tablets, which are the primary platforms for music and organizational applications.

How can BandHelper help during live performances?

During live performances, BandHelper can be configured to change keyboards, effects, and lighting as songs are switched. It also supports playing backing tracks, click tracks, and video presentations, with options for hands-free control via foot switches and customizable interfaces.