Every Feature You Need, On Stage & Off
Gigmeister combines setlist management, MIDI automation, chord sheets, practice tracking, and band collaboration into one powerful platform. See how every feature works together to make your performances smoother.
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 gear 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 (CC 87). Keep your hands on your instrument.
Chord Sheets & Lead Sheets
All your charts, lyrics, and notes in one place.
Chord Charts
Store chord progressions with lyrics. Smart formatting highlights chords above lyrics for easy reading.
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.
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 all band members. Update a chord chart on your laptop, see it immediately on everyone's tablets.
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.
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 events with venue details, start times, setlists, and notes. Everyone sees the band schedule.
Attendance Tracking
Band members RSVP to events. Know who's available before confirming gigs.
Recurring Events
Set up weekly rehearsals or regular gigs with flexible recurrence patterns.
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.
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. Perfect for venues with spotty 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 | ✓ | – | – | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Chord Sheets & Lyrics | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | – | ✗ | ✗ |
| Transpose | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✗ | ✗ | ✗ |
| PDF/Image Sheets | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✗ | ✗ |
| AI Features | ✓ | ✗ | – | ✗ | ✗ | ✗ |
| Real-time Band Sync | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | – | ✗ | – |
| Practice Tracking | ✓ | – | ✗ | ✗ | ✗ | ✗ |
| Band Calendar | ✓ | ✓ | ✗ | ✗ | ✗ | ✗ |
| 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, chord sheets, practice tracking, and band collaboration in one cross-platform package. All features included for early adopters.
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