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#51

Repertoire Help / Re: Midi changes over pure blu...

Last post by arlo - November 25, 2025, 09:17:23 AM

Both devices need to implement Bluetooth over MIDI for this to work. BandHelper already supports that, so if the Helix also supports it then it will work.

#52

Repertoire Help / Word wrap in layout fields?

Last post by thoseguys - November 25, 2025, 08:21:20 AM

Hi again Arlo,

Apologies if this has been asked already but I couldn't find results for it when I searched. Is it possible, or are there any plans to allow word wrapping for layout fields? Currently changing the size of a layout field automatically scales the text size and truncates anything that won't fit. I'm wondering if there would be a possibility of setting a fixed text size and allowing word wrap so that longer text can fit.

Thanks!

#53

Repertoire Help / Midi changes over pure bluetoo...

Last post by bironology - November 25, 2025, 07:16:32 AM

Hi there,

I use BandHelper with my Line6 Helix LT and a Yamaha bluetooth to midi adapter and it works great.

I just got the new Line6 Helix Stadium, which has Bluetooth built in. I'm not sure if the Bluetooth capabilities are limited to streaming audio or not, but wondered if a future BandHelper feature could be to connect to such devices directly over bluetooth and removing the need for the midi adapter.

Thoughts?

#54

Repertoire Help / Re: Automation Track don't run

Last post by arlo - November 24, 2025, 11:03:22 AM

While resetting the local data typically doesn't hurt anything, this is a unique situation and I wouldn't recommend the same solution to others without investigating first.

#55

Repertoire Help / Re: Automation Track don't run

Last post by ElleMrLA - November 24, 2025, 10:58:22 AM

Arlo has fixed it.

For everyone who has the same problem, here is the simple solution:

Go to Settings --> Account sync --> Reset Locale Data

That's it!

#56

Schedule Help / Re: Gig inquiry with direct co...

Last post by Chris - November 24, 2025, 07:05:29 AM

Hi arlo,

yes, that would be awesome.
Many thanks

#57

Repertoire Help / Re: Newbie questions about cre...

Last post by arlo - November 23, 2025, 07:07:56 PM

If a set list for the band is created in something like Excel, can it be imported into BandHelper?

I don't know what your Excel file looks like, but you could rearrange it to match BandHelper's import format and then import it to add those songs to your account:

https://www.bandhelper.com/tutorials/importing_data.html#songs

After importing, you would create set lists within BandHelper. In other words, importing is meant for populating your account, not for doing ongoing work in another app and then copying your work into BandHelper.

I would also want to use this app to change programs on a keyboard through MIDI based on each song in the set list.

You can also set up MIDI presets in an Excel file and import that data:

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

You would need to do that before importing songs if you want to automatically link the songs to the MIDI presets. See also:

https://www.bandhelper.com/tutorials/sending_MIDI.html

#58

Repertoire Help / Newbie questions about creatin...

Last post by richro65 - November 23, 2025, 02:38:00 PM

Hi all

I am considering getting this app but first, I wanted to know if it has certain features. I looked up importing and could not find what I was looking for.

If a set list for the band is created in something like Excel, can it be imported into BandHelper?  I would also want to use this app to change programs on a keyboard through MIDI based on each song in the set list. I assume that control change data is created within the app and is not something that could be put as a field in an excel file.

Thanks for any help

#59

MIDI Help / Re: Is it possible to send MID...

Last post by arlo - November 23, 2025, 10:08:55 AM

This is the first I've heard of devices connecting through live sharing but sometimes not responding to messages. I'm looking at ways to improve live sharing overall and will keep that in mind.

Meanwhile, you can set up an Ethernet network and all the live sharing functionality should adapt to that automatically. You could also have a mixture of Ethernet and wi-fi connected devices if the network is set up correctly. If your existing wi-fi router has Ethernet ports, you could start by using those, and add an Ethernet hub if you need more ports.

If you're just doing song changes, you could also use MIDI instead of the live sharing function. In that case you would need to set up a MIDI network that includes all the devices. AFAIK, mobile devices can only receive MIDI through USB or Bluetooth, so that would require a completely new setup.

#60

Account Help / Re: Billing issue with website...

Last post by arlo - November 23, 2025, 09:56:21 AM

There was a problem yesterday morning that has already been fixed. Please try again now.