User Manual

Features

OnSong be designed t' be th' go-t' app fer musicians, savvy? Whether ye be practicin', teachin', or performin' live, OnSong has th' tools and features t' let ye be free t' play music. Th' followin' be a dissection o' OnSong as a series o' features. Choose one t' get an overview o' th' feature as well as links int' th' interface o' th' app that makes th' feature work.

Actions

Perform hands-free and integrate with yer entire rig by associatin' actions t' triggers like foot pedals, screen taps, and MIDI triggers.

Add T' OnSong

Add content t' yer OnSong library from nearly any app.

AirDrop

Use AirDrop t' import and export songs and sets between iOS devices and newer Mac computers runnin' OS X Yosemite or higher.

Annotations

Use sticky notes fer quick reminders, or attach th' melody t' yer chart. Ye can even type what ye need where ye need it.

Attachments

Attach multiple files t' one song and easily switch between versions.

Autoscroll

Scroll from th' top o' th' chord chart t' th' bottom like a teleprompter.

Audio Triggers

Perform actions by havin' OnSong listen fer audio tap events.

Backin' Tracks

Play backin' tracks through yer device while ye play along with chord charts.

Backup

Save yer entire OnSong library t' a single file fer easy restoration.

Books

Organize yer songs int' books t' manage large music libraries.

Broadcastin'

Whether ye be performin' an online concert or teachin' music lessons with a webinar, OnSong gives ye th' ability t' share yer screen with popular apps.

Bumpers

Bumpers lets ye know what th' next foot pedal press does so accidents don't happen.

Capo

Slap a capo on yer guitar and let OnSong adjust what ye need t' play t' stay in key.

Charts NEW

OnSong works great with all kinds o' content. Now ye can stop preparin' and start playin' with an OnSong® Charts subscription.

Chords

Chords be detected in text-based documents lettin' ye highlight, transpose, and even play them on a virtual instrument.

Chromecast

Use an inexpensive dongle from Google t' project lyrics without wires.

Clips

Import and place images on yer charts t' convey scores and more.

Color

OnSong lets ye use color t' suit yer music and mood through an intuitive color picker.

Connect

Wirelessly control yer band's OnSong devices with music t' meet their needs.

Console

Manage th' library on yer device from a web browser fer fast edits.

Custom Metadata NEW

Ye can now make yer own tags t' organize yer music. Use any term like genre or year and then browse, sort, and display it.

Developers

Create yer website or app t' integrate with OnSong through our URL scheme and OnSong Connect API.

Document Scanner

This OnSong Premium feature uses yer camera t' scan paper charts int' yer library on iOS/iPadOS 13 and higher.

Drag and Drop

Usin' OnSong on an iPad runnin' iOS 11 or higher lets ye use drag and drop t' import files int' OnSong, export content and manage yer library.

Drawin'

Draw on th' chord chart with pens and highlighters.

Dropbox

Import, export, and sync with Dropbox t' get content on and off yer device.

Dual Chords NEW

Need t' share yer music with others or tryin' t' learn th' Nashville numberin' system? Display secondary chords with yer existin' ones t' make yer music work fer ye.

Email

While ye can beam yer sets t' nearby band members, OnSong also has advanced email integration that lets ye manage group contacts with full HTML email formattin'.

External Video

Expand th' OnSong experience beyond one device with lyrics projection and stage monitor mode.

Extract Text

Import yer files and view "as-is" and then convert yer files t' text-based charts fer more powerful features.

Fast Track

OnSong Premium members can get priority turnaround time on yer support requests made within th' app.

File Formats

OnSong supports a number o' text-based file formats, as well as th' ability t' view other types o' files.

Files

Import and export t' any storage app on yer device that supports th' Files app or storage providers in iOS.

Flic

Flic be a Bluetooth smart button that ye can place anywhere. Perform up t' three actions when ye single click, double click, or long-press.

Flow

Write each section o' yer song once and let OnSong expand th' content from top t' bottom.

Foot Pedals

Yer hands be busy on stage, so use yer feet t' control yer music and perform other actions in th' app.

From Th' Web NEW

Import from yer favorite websites right from within OnSong.

Gears

Extend yer control when usin' foot pedals t' shift int' different gears.

Google Drive

Import and export songs t' Google Drive directly from within OnSong.

Hands-Free Operation

Yer hands be busy when playin' an instrument. OnSong can use foot pedals and more.

Hot Corners

Assign actions t' th' corners o' yer screen fer more control o' OnSong.

Key Finder NEW

Got th' perfect key t' sing that song in th' car or in th' shower? Use yer built-in microphone t' find it and transpose yer music.

Libraries

OnSong allows ye t' organize yer library in various ways, but ye can also create multiple libraries that let ye keep things completely separate.

Live Video

Use th' cameras on yer device t' engage yer audience whether online or live.

Low Light Mode

Increase readability and reduce light wash when in dimly lit environments.

Lyrics Projection

Project lyrics t' a crowd, individuals, or t' a congregation.

Mac

Ye can now install OnSong from th' Mac App Store fer a familiar experience tailored t' th' desktop.

Messages

Send color-coded, custom messages t' yer team fer hassle-free signalin'.

Metronome

Play t' a click track fer practice or t' start th' song off right on stage.

MIDI Integration

Send MIDI t' control th' sound o' instruments, or listen fer song changes and more.

Moments

Moments turn yer setlist int' a complete run sheet with scheduled times.

Multitaskin'

OnSong has powerful multitaskin' features that allow ye t' run OnSong on split-screen on supported devices, or keep OnSong runnin' in th' background.

MultiTracks

Import, mix, and play backin' tracks comprised o' multiple channels while ye play t' a click and automatically navigate sections.

OnSong® Cloud

Stay connected t' yer team through OnSong® Cloud services powered by yer OnSong® subscription.

Organizer

Browse through yer song library and use th' organizer t' instantly add what ye be playin' t' sets or books, or use colorful icons t' help ye get and stay organized.

Output Options

OnSong features a number o' ways t' output yer information t' get th' job done. Export, print, and open content int' other apps.

PDF Transposition NEW

PDF files be no longer viewed just "as-is". Our ChordFlow™ technology detects chords and other musical information in yer existin' PDF files lettin' ye transpose, format, and interact with yer charts in new ways.

Performance Pack

It be th' little things that help ye perform yer best. Check out some o' th' features that help ye engage yer audience.

Pitch Pipe

Play back tones t' get Acappella or vocal intros started without music.

Plannin' Center Integration

Download yer songs or plans from Plannin' Center int' OnSong fer use on-stage.

PraiseCharts

Access th' premier catalog o' chord charts, sheet music, and other resources fer house o' worship.

Printin'

Output yer songs or sets t' paper or PDF. Includes song lists and multipage printin'.

Quick Pick

Quickly find, preview, and add songs t' yer set in just a tap or two.

Scenes

Create dynamic stage lightin' with coordinated lyrics projection backgrounds and control it all on stage.

Sets

Create sets fer playin' at a venue or event. Flip through yer songs with ease.

Set Picker NEW

Our new set picker lets ye search and browse yer entire library while queuein' up songs t' add t' yer set.

Song List Export NEW

Export or print lists o' songs with customizable columns and page layout.

Song Reportin'

Keep track o' what songs ye have played, printed, or projected.

SongSelect

Access PDF chord charts or text-based lyrics from this common service.

Spotify Integration

Link songs from yer Spotify library t' chord charts fer practice and backin' tracks.

Stage Monitor

Connect one or more video screens and run yer stage with one OnSong device.

Storage Management

Importin' videos, images, and audio backin' tracks fer full performance management can take up storage space.

Style Preferences NEW

We give ye full control over how yer charts be formatted includin' how chords be formattin' and now, dual chords too.

Support

OnSong be serious about supportin' ye and yer performance.

Tempo Detection NEW

Use th' built-in microphone and MIDI inputs t' listen t' yer music t' take th' Hmm out o' BPM.

Timeline

OnSong now features non-linear autoscrollin' by recordin' navigation events ont' a timeline fer playback.

Tint Colors

Tint th' colors o' yer charts fer easier readin' or fer those with visual stress disorders.

Topics

Create topics t' find songs that match based on lyrics and keywords too.

Transposition

Change th' key o' th' song instantly without bringin' up bad memories o' music theory class.

Tuner NEW

Get yer instrument tuned without diggin' in yer guitar case. Bring it up durin' a performance and change th' tunin' too.

Quickly find songs, sets, settings and more by tappin' and typein'.

Universal App

OnSong be a universal app so it works on iPad, iPhone, and iPod touch. Install on yer iPad and iPhone. Learn some differences in th' user interface when usin' OnSong on a more mobile device.

Unlimited Imports

With a paid subscription, ye can import all o' yer music and manage a huge repertoire o' th' music ye play.

Versions NEW

Songs can have multiple file or text attachments and now ye can use different annotations, drawin's, keys, and formattin' on each.

Vertical Menubar

Completely change how ye interact with OnSong by placin' menus in a split-screen view.

Viewports

Scroll and zoom int' specific parts o' yer song and switch between them.

Vocal Cues

If ye use in-ear monitors, ye can issue verbal commands from OnSong while ye sing.

Voice Control NEW

Use th' built-in microphone and tell us who be th' boss. Perform actions, call up songs, and navigate sections all with yer voice.

Widgets

Place widgets on yer screen t' visualize and interact with yer music in new ways.

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Get worship songs hand-crafted fer use in OnSong with subscription tiers.

OnSong 2026 — Last Updated on April 10, 2026