For acoustic singers, electric players and sidemen

Setlist app for guitar players gigging without paper chaos

Capo changes, Nashville numbers and lyric sheets should not live in three apps. SetSmith keeps your set order, chord charts and reference tracks together—on the music stand or in your pocket.

Free · Web, iOS & Android · No card required

Chord charts
Lyrics with chords above the words
Setlist order
Know what song is next on stage
Backing tracks
Reference audio and stem separation
Acoustic Gig Charts
Chords · Capo notes
PDF · MP3

Gig prep problems guitarists face

Screenshot chords, printed lyric sheets and forgotten capo notes cause on-stage panic and wasted rehearsal time.

Chord sheets scattered in photo rolls

Write or paste lyrics with positioned chords in SetSmith. One tap from the setlist opens the chart for that song—no more scrolling camera roll mid-set.

Capo and key notes lost between gigs

Annotate PDF tabs or add chord grids with visual notation. Update once and every band member sees the same key and capo placement.

Cannot see the set order while playing

Play Mode shows the running list and full-screen charts side by side. Jump to the next song without scrolling a chat history or paper list.

Backing tracks lost in messaging apps

Attach MP3 loops or stems to songs. Mute vocals with stem separation and adjust speed from 0.5x to 1.25x for fingerpicking practice.

Built for guitar players on stage and at rehearsal

Chord-first charts

Lyrics and grids built for guitarists

Create lyric sheets with chords above words or map progressions in visual chord notation for quick changes and medleys.

  • Chord-over-lyric editor
  • Visual chord notation
  • Clean stage display
Chord-first charts
Guitar Players
Setlist on the stand

Full show in Play Mode

Navigate the gig with auto-scroll or manual turns. Bluetooth pedals free your picking hand on acoustic sets.

  • Play Mode performance view
  • Pedal and touch navigation
  • Offline mobile access
Setlist on the stand
Guitar Players
Rehearsal audio

Hear the arrangement before the gig

Attach reference tracks per song. Use stem separation to isolate guitar or vocals. Slow difficult sections with variable playback speed.

  • MP3 per song
  • Stem volume control
  • Variable playback speed
Rehearsal audio
Guitar Players

How guitar players use SetSmith on gig day

Afternoon

Review the shared setlist on your phone. Check capo notes and cache charts offline before leaving.

Soundcheck

Test one song in Play Mode with your page-turn pedal. Confirm the set order with the band.

First set

Follow the running order on your tablet. PDF annotations show hits and stops on tab charts.

Encore

MD reorders two songs on their phone. You see the update before walking back on stage.

Common questions from guitar players

Can I write chords above lyrics like a lead sheet?

Yes. The lyric editor positions chords above words for readable stage charts without external formatting.

Does SetSmith replace tab PDF apps?

Upload PDF tabs, annotate them with stylus and open them from the same setlist as chord sheets.

Can I use a phone instead of a tablet?

Yes. SetSmith runs on iOS, Android and web. Play Mode works on phones and tablets.

Will offline mode work at outdoor festivals?

Cache the project on mobile before you lose signal. Charts stay available in Play Mode without Wi-Fi.

Can I practice with backing tracks minus guitar?

Stem separation lets you mute or solo instruments including guitar, vocals, drums and bass while rehearsing.

Stop screenshotting chords before every gig

Build your setlist, write chord charts once and perform with everything on one screen.

Free · Web, iOS & Android · No card required