Every Feature You Need, On Stage & Off
Setlist management, MIDI automation, chord sheets, practice tracking, and band collaboration—all in one platform. See how every feature works together to make your performances tighter.
Features In-Depth
Explore every capability designed for performing musicians.
Setlist Management
Build and organize setlists with powerful tools designed for live performance.
Drag-and-Drop Builder
Easily reorder songs, add section markers (SET 1, SET 2, ENCORE), and organize your performance flow with intuitive drag-and-drop.
Duration Tracking
See total setlist duration in real-time. Know exactly how long your set will run and make adjustments on the fly.
Soundman View
Generate a shareable view for your sound engineer with just the information they need—song titles, keys, and notes.
Song Groups
Create reusable song templates and medleys. Insert entire groups into setlists with one click.
Print Export
Generate printable setlists with configurable columns. Show or hide tempo, key, duration, notes, and custom fields.
MIDI Integration
Automate your rig and focus on playing, not patch changes.
Program Changes
Send Bank MSB, Bank LSB, and Program Change messages automatically when you navigate to a song or song section.
49+ Pre-configured Devices
Quick setup for popular synths and keyboards including Nord, Korg, Roland, Yamaha, and more.
MIDI Thru
Chain multiple devices together. One output can control your entire rig through MIDI Thru routing.
Per-Step Automation
Create song segments (verse, chorus, bridge) with different MIDI settings. Automate patch changes within a single song.
MIDI Clips
Upload MIDI clips that play at specific song sections. Perfect for triggering sequences, samples, or complex patch changes.
Foot Pedal Navigation
Navigate through songs and setlists with your MIDI foot controller. Map any CC to next song, next step, play clip, or toggle click.
TTS Announcements
Text-to-speech announces the next song or section name in your earpiece. Configurable styles: step name only, count-in, or countdown.
Backing Tracks & Click Track
Play audio and click tracks synced to your setlist and song sections.
Song & Step-Level Tracks
Attach a backing track to an entire song, or different tracks per section. Trigger a string pad for the verse and a synth arpeggio for the chorus.
Click Track
Built-in metronome synced to each song’s tempo. Persists across songs as you advance through the setlist. Enable per song.
Auto-Trigger & Looping
Backing tracks can auto-play when a song or step starts. Loop options: single shot, 2x, 4x, 8x, or infinite.
Audio Routing
Route click tracks to your earpiece and backing tracks to the PA. Configure preferred audio output devices in settings.
Auto-Advance
Set measure counts per section. With the click track running, the app auto-advances through sections on the downbeat—the whole song runs itself.
Chord Sheets & Lead Sheets
Full ChordPro support with all your charts, lyrics, and notes in one place.
ChordPro Format
Native ChordPro support with live preview, chord autocomplete triggered by [, section directives (verse, chorus, bridge, intro, outro, solo), and inline validation.
Chord Charts
Store chord progressions with lyrics. Smart formatting highlights chords above lyrics for easy reading on any device.
Transpose on the Fly
Instantly transpose any song to any key. Perfect for different vocalists or capo positions. Your settings sync across devices.
PDF & Image Upload
Upload sheet music, chord charts, or handwritten notes as PDF or images. View with pinch-to-zoom right in the app.
Personal Notes
Add private notes visible only to you. Great for reminders, cues, or personal performance tips.
Nashville Numbers
Convert chord charts to Nashville number system for quick transposition and session work.
Apple Music & YouTube
Link any song to Apple Music or YouTube. Search and attach tracks right from the song editor, then play them inline for reference during rehearsal.
AI-Powered Features
Let AI handle the tedious work so you can focus on music.
AI Setlist Generation
Describe your gig and let AI build the perfect setlist. "90-minute wedding reception, upbeat pop and classic rock."
Smart Auto-Fill
Enter a song title and AI fills in tempo, key, time signature, and duration from its knowledge base.
Lyrics Fetching
Automatically fetch lyrics from MusicBrainz or AI fallback. No more copying and pasting from lyrics sites.
Setlist Optimization
AI analyzes your setlist and suggests improvements for better flow, energy progression, and key transitions.
Song Matching
Find songs that match a specific vibe, tempo, or key. Build cohesive song groups with AI recommendations.
Real-time Collaboration
Keep your entire band on the same page.
Instant Sync
Changes sync instantly across every band member. Update a chord chart on your laptop and see it on everyone's tablets in seconds.
Simple Invites
Share an invite code with your bandmates. They join in seconds with their own account.
Personal Settings
Your transpose settings, notes, and MIDI configurations stay private. Band data syncs, personal preferences don't.
Per-User Devices
Each band member configures their own MIDI devices. The keyboardist and guitarist can have completely different setups.
Multi-Band Support
Belong to multiple bands and switch between them instantly. Each band has its own isolated songs, setlists, calendar, and settings.
Import from BandHelper & CSV
Switching from another app? Import your entire song library from BandHelper exports or CSV files. Map columns, preview, and deduplicate automatically.
Practice & Rehearsal
Track what you've practiced and what needs work.
Practice Queue
Build a prioritized queue of songs to practice. Mark songs as practiced and track your progress.
Smart Suggestions
AI suggests which songs need attention based on when you last practiced them and how well you know them.
Built-in Metronome
Click track with tempo from your song metadata. Stays in sync as you navigate through your setlist.
Speed Controls
Practice at slower tempos and gradually increase speed. Perfect for learning difficult passages.
Band Calendar
Manage gigs, rehearsals, and availability.
Gig & Rehearsal Tracking
Add gigs with venue, organizer, dress code, parking, and payment details. Track rehearsals with agenda and cost. Link setlists directly to events.
Attendance Tracking
Band members RSVP as Playing, Not Playing, or Maybe. Know who's available before confirming gigs.
Recurring Events
Set up weekly rehearsals or regular gigs with flexible recurrence patterns (daily, weekly, monthly, yearly).
iCal Subscription
Subscribe to your personal calendar feed. Band events appear in Google Calendar, Apple Calendar, or any calendar app.
Form Integrations
Connect Tally forms, Zapier, or webhooks to automatically create gigs from booking inquiries.
Shared Inbox
A band mailbox for managing gig inquiries and promoter communications.
IMAP/SMTP Integration
Connect your band email account. All incoming messages appear in a shared thread view that every band member can access.
Thread Management
Track threads by status: New, In Progress, Waiting, or Closed. Assign threads to specific band members and filter by status.
Reply Templates
Create reusable reply templates for common responses like booking confirmations, availability, and rider requests.
Internal Notes
Add private notes with @mentions that only your band sees. Discuss gig offers without cluttering the email thread.
Calendar Linking
Link email threads directly to calendar events. Turn a gig inquiry into a confirmed event without leaving the inbox.
Rider Pack
Professional production documents shareable with a single link.
Tech & Hospitality Riders
Upload your tech rider and hospitality rider as PDFs. Venues and promoters access them through your share link.
Stage Plan Editor
Design your stage layout visually with drag-and-drop equipment placement. No more emailing Word docs back and forth.
Input List
Define your channel-by-channel audio requirements for sound engineers. Specify instruments, mic types, and special needs.
Press Kit
Upload photos, bios, and press materials with drag-and-drop ordering. Everything a promoter needs in one place.
Public Share Link
Share your entire rider pack with a single URL. Rotate the link anytime to revoke access to previous shares.
Works Everywhere
Use Gigmeister on any device, even offline.
Web PWA
Works in any modern browser. Install as a Progressive Web App for a native-like experience.
Native iOS App
Full-featured iOS app with CoreMIDI integration. Real MIDI output, not browser limitations.
Desktop Apps
Native apps for macOS, Windows, and Linux. Perfect for studio setups and rehearsals.
Full Offline Support
Everything syncs when you're online, but works completely offline. No more panicking over spotty venue WiFi.
How Gigmeister Compares
See how we stack up against other popular tools for live musicians.
| Feature | Gigmeister You are here | BandHelper | OnSong | Camelot Pro | MainStage | Ableton Live |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Setlist Management | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | – | – |
| MIDI Program Changes | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Per-Song MIDI Segments | ✓ | – | – | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Backing Tracks | ✓ | ✓ | – | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Click Track | ✓ | – | – | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| TTS Announcements | ✓ | ✗ | ✗ | ✗ | ✗ | ✗ |
| Chord Sheets & Lyrics | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | – | ✗ | ✗ |
| Transpose | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✗ | ✗ | ✗ |
| PDF/Image Sheets | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✗ | ✗ |
| AI Features | ✓ | ✗ | – | ✗ | ✗ | ✗ |
| Real-time Band Sync | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | – | ✗ | – |
| Practice Tracking | ✓ | – | ✗ | ✗ | ✗ | ✗ |
| Band Calendar | ✓ | ✓ | ✗ | ✗ | ✗ | ✗ |
| Shared Inbox | ✓ | ✗ | ✗ | ✗ | ✗ | ✗ |
| Rider Pack | ✓ | ✗ | ✗ | ✗ | ✗ | ✗ |
| Multi-Band Support | ✓ | – | ✗ | ✗ | ✗ | ✗ |
| Offline Support | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Platforms | Web, iOS, Desktop | iOS, Android, Mac | iOS only | Mac, Win, iOS | Mac only | Mac, Win |
vs. BandHelper
BandHelper is a comprehensive band management tool with excellent setlist and MIDI features. Gigmeister offers similar setlist capabilities plus AI-powered features and a modern web interface.
vs. OnSong
OnSong excels at chord charts and is popular with worship teams. Gigmeister adds practice tracking, band calendar, and works on all platforms (not just iOS). Both offer great MIDI and transposition.
vs. Camelot Pro
Camelot Pro is a powerful plugin host with timeline automation for complex live setups. Gigmeister focuses more on setlist/song management with real-time band sync. Camelot is better for hosting VSTs; Gigmeister is better for chord sheets and collaboration.
vs. MainStage
MainStage is Apple's powerful live performance host for Mac. It excels at hosting instruments and effects but lacks chord sheets, lyrics, or real band collaboration. Gigmeister complements MainStage rather than replacing it—many users use both together.
vs. Ableton Live
Ableton Live is a full DAW designed for production and performance. It's incredibly powerful for electronic musicians but overkill for bands who just need setlists and chord charts. Gigmeister is purpose-built for gigging bands with a much gentler learning curve.
Why Gigmeister?
Gigmeister is built specifically for gigging bands. It combines setlist management, MIDI automation, backing tracks, click tracks, chord sheets, and band collaboration in one cross-platform package. Features like TTS announcements, per-section automation, and a shared inbox exist nowhere else.
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about Gigmeister from gigging musicians.
What platforms does Gigmeister run on?
How does MIDI automation work in Gigmeister?
Can multiple band members use Gigmeister together?
Does Gigmeister work offline?
How is Gigmeister different from BandHelper?
Does Gigmeister support backing tracks and click tracks?
Can I import songs from BandHelper or other apps?
What is the Song Steps feature?
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