Live
Can I use OnSong as a video source in OBS for live-streaming or recording?
OBS or Open Broadcasting Software is a free program that turns your computer into a live video switcher and recording solution. OBS has many different ways to input video so it's only natural to want to use a video feed from OnSong to show Live Video ...
How can I show chord charts on my iPad and show lyrics and video in Zoom?
OnSong features Live Video and Broadcasting which let you use OnSong for live-streaming and recording performances. While it's amazing what you can do from one device, you are limited to using your main screen on your iPad or iPhone as a lyrics ...
How can I disable or customize the buttons in the lower right of the screen?
The buttons in the lower right corner are called the Live Bar and provide quick access to live performance features. You can turn these buttons off by opening the Utilities Menu by tapping on the gear icon in the Menubar, and then ...
How can I change the speed of autoscroll while performing live?
I would recommend using actions to adjust the scrolling speed when performing live. To do this, open the Utilities Menu by tapping on the gear icon in the Menubar. Then choose Editors and Actions and choose the Screen Tab on the bottom. This will ...
Why are my wireless devices are disconnecting or performing poorly?
Wireless networking is a modern miracle the normally "just works". It enables us to use devices without being tethered. Mobile computing and modern audio equipment gives us the flexibility to move around the stage and set up for a gig in minutes. ...
Can I send actions at a specific time during a song?
You can record a timeline and while recording, start linear autoscroll. You can also add a "Toggle" or "Start" autoscroll action manually in timeline which will start linear autoscroll at that point. You can also manually add events to the timeline ...
Can I use a Soundbrenner Pulse metronome with OnSong?
Currently, the Soundbrenner Pulse Metronome is not compatible with OnSong. We are in the process of trying to integrate the Soundbrenner's Ableton Live SDK into OnSong, but there are some technical bugs that we are running into. We’ve contacted and ...
How do I accurately set events and actions within timeline?
For more control over scrolling and automating OnSong, you can use Timeline. Timeline lets you you scroll and perform actions at specific times. You can learn about autoscrolling and timeline in our Timeline Video Tutorial. If you are recording, ...
The time signature of the song is 6/8 and it's playing too fast.
6/8 is a compound time signature which is treated differently in music theory than a simple time signature like 3/4. The best way to explain this difference is that compound time signatures use a tuple (three eighth notes) for each quarter note beat ...
Why does a compound time signature like 6/8 sound so much faster than simple time signatures?
Not all time signatures are the same. While we are most familiar with simple time such as 4/4 or 3/4, other time signature such as 6/8 exist. When you set the tempo of a song and play it in 6/8 time, you may notice that it plays much faster than ...
What do I need to connect OnSong scenes to DMX stage lighting?
OnSong can connect directly to stage lighting that you already own with a small investment in your DMX lighting system. DMX or "digital multiplex" is a technology that was invented in the early 90's as a way to control stage lighting using standard ...
Reset Autoscroll to the Top Instead of Pausing
When you are autoscrolling through a song, the live bar button as a play/pause function. This allows you to stop autoscroll halfway through a song and restart it later. If you'd like to reset autoscroll, double tap on the autoscroll live bar button. ...