# Sting Pad — Easy Playback for Live Events

> Live event audio playback and cue management tool for professionals. (iPhone/iPad app by Douglas Earnshaw.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sting-pad/id1479436574 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Douglas Earnshaw](https://appshunter.io/developer/822220027)
- Category: Music, Music
- Price: Free
- Rating: 5.00/5 from 1 App Store ratings · 6 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 15.0 · 1 MB
- Languages: English
- Released: 2021-10-16
- Data updated: 2026-06-01
- Monetization: free
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sting-pad/id1479436574/reviews.md

## What is Sting Pad?

Easy Playback for Live Events

Designed to provide every audio professional with a fast and simple toolkit for audio playback at live events. Loading music and audio shouldn’t be a faff, nor should setting a cue point, looping a song or organising your show. Sting Pad 3 continues where Stingtk 2 left off, with over a decade’s worth of development and real world testing to create a simple but powerful workflow for audio stings on iPad, iPhone and iPod Touch.

Great for Comedy Nights, Conferences, Product Launches, Award Ceremonies, School or Church Events and many more.

• Add an Unlimited number of Stings
• Instant playback of Walk-up Music and other Sound Cues.
• Load audio from your local Music Library or Files app.
• Quickly Trim your Stings by dragging the Start and End handles.
• Create a Looping Sting with a single toggle.
• Store your edits in-app with reusable Presets.
• Organise your show with Labels and Colours.
• Trigger in any order or as a playlist.

When paired with a multi-channel audio interface, Sting Pad can be run in Split View on iPad alongside your music app of choice allowing you to independently control the levels of the background music and stings into your mixer.

We recommend enabling airplane mode and flicking the mute switch on, neither of which will silence your music, and will allow your show to run without the worry of any notifications ruining your show’s big moment.

Note: Sting Pad requires that you have purchased any music you would like to load and for it to be downloaded on the device.

## Key features

- Unlimited sting playback
- Instant sound cue triggering
- Load audio from Music Library or Files
- Trim audio with start/end handles
- Create looping stings
- Save edits with presets
- Organize with labels and colors

## Recent user reviews (6 of 6)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sting-pad/id1479436574/reviews.md

### 5/5 — Just works.

*2026-01-07*

Been using this to play tracks on stage with my band for years. Love the simplicity and intuitiveness. Douglas, wherever you are—thank you!

### 4/5 — Хорошее приложение, но есть просьба

*2024-12-26*

Добавьте пожалуйста регулировку громкости и паузу. 
Спасибо за вашу работу

### 1/5 — Help

*2024-10-30, version 3.0.1*

It doesn’t seem to recognise tracks that have been created in GarageBand band. 
When I’m searching for them they appear as not selectable. Any ideas as to what’s happening? 
If I can get this working then rating is a ten. As this is something I have been looking for for ages.

### 5/5 — Awesome App

*2024-01-07, version 3.0.1*

What a great App. I wanted something that I could load a few tracks into that were easy to cue and play at certain times throughout a playlet. 
Also, and most importantly, that they would automatically stop playing at the end of each track. This is something that Apple Music doesn’t do. 
Ease of use was also a requirement, this App scores on all counts, it is really simple and it just works. 
Thank you to the developer, your efforts are greatly appreciated.

### 1/5 — Can’t load files from file folder

*2023-09-03*

I bought this app but there is no option to load a file from file folder on my iPad. I have mailed the app developer but no response. In the description it say we can import files from file folder.

### 4/5 — Simple and good!

*2023-05-19*

I can confirm everything mentioned by CrossDJ123 and would be grateful if the features asked for by CrossDJ123 could be added.
Thanks for this excellent app!

## Frequently asked questions about Sting Pad

### What is Sting Pad used for?

Sting Pad is designed to provide audio professionals with a fast and simple toolkit for audio playback at live events. It helps manage and trigger sound cues, walk-up music, and other audio elements for shows.

### Can I add an unlimited number of audio cues to Sting Pad?

Yes, Sting Pad allows you to add an unlimited number of stings, ensuring you have all the audio you need for any event. This feature is crucial for complex productions.

### How can I load audio into Sting Pad?

You can load audio into Sting Pad directly from your device's local Music Library or the Files app. Ensure that any music you wish to load has been purchased and downloaded onto your device.

### Does Sting Pad support looping audio?

Yes, Sting Pad makes it easy to create a looping sting with a single toggle. This is useful for background music or continuous sound effects during an event.

### How does Sting Pad help organize my show?

Sting Pad helps organize your show using Labels and Colors for your audio cues. You can also store your edits in-app with reusable Presets, and trigger cues in any order or as a playlist.

### Is Sting Pad available on multiple devices?

Sting Pad is available for iPad, iPhone, and iPod Touch, making it a versatile tool for various Apple mobile devices. This broad compatibility ensures you can use it on the device that best suits your workflow.

### Does Sting Pad have ads?

No, Sting Pad does not contain advertisements. It is a completely ad-free application, allowing for an uninterrupted user experience during live events.

### What is the update frequency for Sting Pad?

Sting Pad was last updated on October 16, 2021, with version 3.0.1. While the provided data does not indicate a specific update frequency, the app has undergone over a decade of development and real-world testing.

## Version history (last 2 releases)

### 3.0.1 — 2021-10-16

• Small tweaks to the Manage Stings screen.

### 3.0 — 2021-10-16

No release notes.

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