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#31

Repertoire Help / Re: Recommended workflow for l...

Last post by arlo - August 03, 2026, 05:19:49 PM

If I want to control these section changes from my FM9 footswitches (instead of touching the iPad), is the intended BandHelper workflow to use App Control with incoming MIDI messages (CCs or PCs) to trigger "Next MIDI Preset" or specific MIDI preset positions?

Yes. You will need to use control changes, not program changes, to trigger actions like Next MIDI Preset.

Also, can incoming MIDI messages from an external controller (such as the FM9) trigger the App Control actions for "Next MIDI Preset" or specific preset positions?

Yes. Instructions are here:

https://www.bandhelper.com/tutorials/app_control.html#midi

#32

Repertoire Help / Recommended workflow for live ...

Last post by Rush2112 - August 03, 2026, 02:48:26 PM

Hi Arlo!

I'm designing a live looping rig using BandHelper with a Fractal FM9, Boss RC-600, Roland HPD-20, and eventually a Roland Juno.

For each song, I'd like to attach multiple MIDI presets such as:

Intro
Verse
Chorus
Verse
Chorus
Bridge
Solo
Ending

I found your 2018 forum post where you mentioned assigning a footswitch to Next MIDI Preset, or assigning buttons to specific preset positions. That seems very close to the workflow I'm hoping to build.

My question is:

If I want to control these section changes from my FM9 footswitches (instead of touching the iPad), is the intended BandHelper workflow to use App Control with incoming MIDI messages (CCs or PCs) to trigger "Next MIDI Preset" or specific MIDI preset positions? Or would you recommend a different approach?

I'm not using backing tracks or automation timelines—I'm performing live with loops and need to decide in real time whether to repeat a verse, extend a chorus, etc.

Also, can incoming MIDI messages from an external controller (such as the FM9) trigger the App Control actions for "Next MIDI Preset" or specific preset positions?

I'm trying to follow the workflow BandHelper was designed for rather than force it into a different architecture.

Thanks very much for any guidance.

Wayne

#33

Repertoire Help / Re: Song Layouts Question

Last post by sbattisti - August 03, 2026, 04:02:30 AM

Okay, it looks like the bottom toolbar fields aren't clickable when editing on the website. I'll look into that. Meanwhile, you should be able to edit those in the apps.

Oh awesome, I'll give that a try. Thank you!

#34

Other Help / Set List Maker on newer Boox e...

Last post by kjanson - August 02, 2026, 11:36:27 AM

Does anyone have experience using Set List Maker on any of the newer Boox Android based e-readers. They seem to offer some advantages as I often do outdoor gigs. Plus I'm told they have a very readable screen. Any advice would be appreciated.

#35

Repertoire Help / Re: Song Layouts Question

Last post by arlo - July 31, 2026, 04:16:21 PM

Okay, it looks like the bottom toolbar fields aren't clickable when editing on the website. I'll look into that. Meanwhile, you should be able to edit those in the apps.

#36

Repertoire Help / Re: Song Layouts Question

Last post by sbattisti - July 30, 2026, 05:46:41 PM

Hrm. I swear, I am clicking everywhere possible in the Title+1 area - on the field label, on the value of the field, in the corners, and no matter what I do I get a pop-up with both buttons and fields, and if I select the Title field I get what you described - adding a custom floating field.

Here's a video of what I'm seeing.

#37

Repertoire Help / Re: Song Layouts Question

Last post by arlo - July 30, 2026, 12:48:24 PM

It seems like you're not clicking right on the Title +1 field, so instead of changing that standard bottom toolbar field, you're adding a custom floating field on top of it. If you click carefully on the contents of the Title +1 field, you'll see a popup containing only field names and you can select one.

#38

Repertoire Help / Re: Song Layouts Question

Last post by sbattisti - July 30, 2026, 11:30:28 AM

Thanks Arlo.

I tried changing the bottom toolbar fields, but when I click the field I want to change (I want to change Title+1 to Title), it does add Title as a new field, but it's superimposed on the Title +1 field, which I can't seem to get rid of.

I suppose I could resize Title so it covers Title +1 exactly, but that doesn't seem like the "right" solution.

I'm doing this through the web interface in Chrome, if that helps!

Thanks!

#39

Repertoire Help / Re: Help with built-in tuner b...

Last post by arlo - July 29, 2026, 03:02:48 PM

Excellent.

#40

Repertoire Help / Re: Help with built-in tuner b...

Last post by N_N - July 29, 2026, 01:54:35 PM

I just updated to iOS 26.6 today and the tuner is back to working! Hooray!