Set Wizard 1.16

The following review delves into the features and functionalities of Set Wizard, an application designed to streamline the management of musical repertoire, gigs, and setlists for performers.

• User-Friendly Setlist Creation: The application allows for effortless setlist creation on an iPhone or iPad. Users can import songs directly from their device's Music Library, facilitating a quick start for their band’s repertoire.
• Export Options: Setlists can be exported as PDFs or in plain text, accommodating preferences for sharing and printing. Users have control over font size and attributes, ensuring readability and organization on stage.
• Integrated Playback Features: Performers can directly play songs from their iPhone library within their setlists. The application also supports setting loop points and accessing lyrics seamlessly from the Set Wizard interface.
• Performance Optimization: The performance view includes automatic text scrolling and allows performers to take notes during their sets. Navigating between songs is simplified through button prompts, ensuring a smooth performance experience.
• Designed by Musicians: Interestingly, the requirements for Set Wizard were developed by a real band, The Norwegian Beatles. This real-world input led to features that address specific needs, such as the frantic moments backstage before a gig when a proper setlist is often missing.
• Efficient Set Management: Users can easily create setlists for upcoming gigs by selecting songs from their repertoire. Songs that have already been selected in a current or prior set appear grayed out yet remain accessible for convenience. The application tracks the total length of the set dynamically as songs are added or removed.
• Collaboration Features: Set Wizard offers easy export and import functionalities for collaborative efforts with bandmates. A generated XML file can be emailed, allowing recipients to merge this data with existing information easily.
• Simplified Song Transfer: Moving songs between different sets is managed with ease, providing flexibility for users as they prepare for various performances.
• “Now Playing” View: This feature is particularly beneficial during rehearsals as it allows loop points to be set within songs and links to song lyrics from preferred sources are readily accessible.
• Performance View Highlights: Dedicated to enhancing performance quality, the application ensures that lyrics and chords are presented clearly during live shows, supported by automatic text scrolling functionality.