Been a great app. Has saved me multiple times
I have been using this app for years to write my sets and have my lyrics on hand when I forget. It has saved me multiple times and helps with my confidence knowing that if I get forgetful or lost I can quickly touch my screen and get back on track with the right lyrics or chords. It is also seamless when sending out set lists to the band and printing set lists if you wanna go old school. The database is easy to share and archive. Great tool for a band and for singers.
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Perfect !
Application parfaite pour chanter Live sur bande sons !!!!
Perfect, i love it ! Thank you Arlo Leech, you’re the Best.
Perfect, i love it ! Thank you Arlo Leech, you’re the Best.
Almost perfect
I have been using this app for 10 years. it is a little bit complicated at first, but once you wrap your head around it, it is one of the best at what it does which is simplify the process of a gigging musician. One feature that would move this app to a league of its own is a simplified way of creating your songs/set list on a computer, then importing it to your pad/phone. A simple PC app that you could use for song/database creation would be amazing. Kudos to Arlo for this amazing software.
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Great!
Great App. Excellent support. Rich feature set. Wish I’d found it sooner!
Terrible Program Change Support
I tried this app last year to replace my setlist program in Korg Module. It started off great as it was easy to import PDF’s and organize set lists. However, there are serious issues with sending MIDI program changes correctly. The developer tried to assist, but we never solved the problem. Just be aware that if you purchase this, don’t expect it to accurately send the correct MIDI program change to your devices.
Arlo…. Here is the ticket # TICKET 33371: CAN’T GET SET LIST MAKER TO WORK DEPENDABLY.
Arlo…. Here is the ticket # TICKET 33371: CAN’T GET SET LIST MAKER TO WORK DEPENDABLY.
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Great app but could use one tweak
This is the best app I’ve used for setlist and chord charts and I’ve used them all. My only suggestion would be on the iPhone version, when opening a song the clock goes away. I use my phone not just for charts but to keep track of time for the set. It’d be wonderful if there were a way to keep the time visible. Thanks!
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Response from developer
The only time the system clock is hidden is if you open a document full screen. If you want to keep the system clock visible, you can open documents at a size slightly smaller than full screen. You can also display a larger clock by adding the Current Time field to your layout.
Terrible Program Change Support
I tried this app last year to replace my setlist program in Korg Module. It started off great as it was easy to import PDF’s and organize set lists. However, there are serious issues with sending MIDI program changes correctly. The developer tried to assist, but we never solved the problem. Just be aware that if you purchase this, don’t expect it to accurately send the correct MIDI program change to your devices.
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Response from developer
I don't see any help tickets from this time frame dealing with MIDI to a Korg device. We're not aware of any problems with sending MIDI accurately.
Song title search
search not acurate, try to fix please! thanks!
Frequent User
I have been very happy with the App. Support on the couple of times I have needed it has been swift and accurate. Does exactly what it is supposed to do and provides more than adequate functionality for my needs as a gigging musician with constantly changing and updating sets with multiple bands.
Used to be great.
Response to developer: Just because you announce something six months in advance does not make it right. You have changed your original product and its functionality (as many have paid for) in order to force people to move to another product with a monthly subscription. It’s wrong. When Bandhelper reaches is it saturation what next? Update: What a scam! Create a great app, get everyone to buy it, and then make it worse so you are pushed to buy his other app with a monthly subscription fee. Guess it wasn’t working that well because now he takes away syncing which is what buyers have already paid for. The price of this app has also gone way up - I’m sure to force you to do the same. I will not buy BAND HELPER for this reason and encourage others to do the same. I will be filing a complaint with Apple. Feels like extortion to me. ————————- This used to be the greatest program - worthy of awards. I have recommended it to many musician friends and colleagues. With the latest major upgrade I now hate it and it seems to be the consensus with those that I have spoken with. The problem with the latest version is that too much time is spent on unnecessary configuration and formatting. That's what programmers are for. The whole look and operation is now uncomfortable. What used to be a no-brainer, simple to use program now requires a learning curve. Not that I can't figure it out, but I find myself spending way too much time trying to configure the software and it takes time away from what it's really all about - the music. I have been using the new version for weeks now and I still get frustrated at every gig. The fact that you need to watch videos to learn it and are instructed to do so speaks volumes. We all finally decided at our last gig to ditch it. What a shame. I will probably still archive my lyrics and music library here but can no longer recommended it for the performing musician. Back to printed set lists for a while. There is a lot here but much is really unnecessary for most performing musicians. Ideally, I would like to see the old version come back and then offer this version for those who have the need, desire and patience to spend the time it takes. I have a lot of respect for Arlo Leach and his programming abilities but this version is more about the programming than the music. As the old saying goes "if it ain't broke don't fix it." I need a Set List Maker!
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Response from developer
When I announced the discontinuation of the cloud-based sync function, I offered a free database import/export function in its place, or the option of a discount when upgrading to BandHelper, with its more comprehensive sync functions. All good software evolves, sometimes features are removed and sometimes prices go up. Calling that a "scam" or "extortion" seems over the top considering all the features that have been added for free over the years and continue to be added.
Aplicativo incrível
Só não dou 5 estrelas porque em uma atualização tiraram o idioma português…
Excelete.
Todo Musico deve ter.
Indispensable professional tool
I’ve been using Set List Maker on my gigs for over 10 years almost on a daily basis.
The app is essential to my work as a professional musician.
Unlike some apps SLM has never been abandoned by its creator. It’s constantly being developed, new features added, regularly updated.
Any problems or suggestions bring immediate attention and fast solution by Arlo and his team.
Plenty of helpful information in the tutorials and forum.
The app is essential to my work as a professional musician.
Unlike some apps SLM has never been abandoned by its creator. It’s constantly being developed, new features added, regularly updated.
Any problems or suggestions bring immediate attention and fast solution by Arlo and his team.
Plenty of helpful information in the tutorials and forum.
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Most recent update causes app crashes
I’ve us d this app for years and it’s been fine until 2 days ago. After this most recent update on 9/19/23 I can’t even open any of the files I have saved in this app now. It just constantly crashes when trying to open.
Great App
I’ve been using this app for over ten years and I love it. It does exactly what I need and more. Arlo is extremely responsive to technical issues and always has a solution. I don’t understand some of the poor reviews. Yes, this app can be a bit complicated, but that’s only because it’s so flexible and packed with features. Once you understand how to use it you won’t want anything else.
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Was once a Great App
You can see my original review below from back when I loved this app. I no longer love it. They’ve removed the ability of the app to recognize unbracketed chords. I absolutely hate it now. I spent untold hours formatting over 100 songs to display just the way I wanted, and now I’ll have to go back in and add brackets THAT I DON’T WANT to every song. The brackets just clutter everything up, take up too much space, and make the lyrics more difficult to read. This is a huge, unexpected headache. Please change this back.
I’ve been using this app for over ten years and I love it. It does exactly what I need and more. Arlo is extremely responsive to technical issues and always has a solution. I don’t understand some of the poor reviews. Yes, this app can be a bit complicated, but that’s only because it’s so flexible and packed with features. Once you understand how to use it you won’t want anything else.
I’ve been using this app for over ten years and I love it. It does exactly what I need and more. Arlo is extremely responsive to technical issues and always has a solution. I don’t understand some of the poor reviews. Yes, this app can be a bit complicated, but that’s only because it’s so flexible and packed with features. Once you understand how to use it you won’t want anything else.
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Lohnende Investition
Ich benutze diese App schon eine gefühlte Ewigkeit. Und man muss sich regelrecht hineinfriemeln, um den komplexen Aufbau logisch nachvollziehen zu können. Wichtig zu wissen, dass neben den Songs und der Setliste auch jeder Veranstaltungsort separat angelegt werden kann, der dann eine unabhängige Songliste und Darstellung erlaubt. Schôn ist die Funktion des Ausdrucks dieser Listen für Liveauftritte, wieder in Abstimmung mit dem jeweiligen Ort. Auch können dort Angaben über Gagen etc. getätigt werden. Das Programm lief bei mir immer noch auf der alten 3. Generation des iPad. Der Datenaustausch mit dem iPad 9 war ein Kinderspiel. Für die Verwaltung der Songtexte mit Akkorden und Besonderheiten wie Farbzuweisungen, Reihenfolgen usw. ist diese App einzigartig. Es lohnt sich die Einarbeitung. Auf alle Fälle eine Empfehlung! Vor allem weil ich schon mit nur einer Investition gute 8 Jahre damit arbeite.
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Best, most versatile, ink saver yet!
Turned the entire band on to this app, now everyone uses it. Easy to modify and share lists week to week. The added features of lyrics, chord, starting key and notes makes this invaluable.
Love this App!!!
I have been using this app from the very beginning for putting together set lists for my band Night Owls!!! We gig out just about every weekend and this app is a must have for any musician that is playing out every weekend. The features, ease of use, backups and constant updates to better the app is amazing. I highly recommend this app and don’t know what I would do without it!!!
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Constantly getting invalid database on transfer
I have the current version but this is more than annoying.
