Live Performance

Set Sidekick: Live Performance Manual

Welcome to the Live Performance console guide. Designed specifically for gigging musicians, the Live Performance module provides a zero-distraction, stage-ready environment to run your entire show seamlessly. Whether you need hands-free auto-scrolling lyrics, instant key transposition, audio backing track playback, or zero-latency band syncing without venue Wi-Fi, this manual details every stage tool engineered to keep your focus on the performance 

Frequently Asked Questions & Stage Pro-Tips

Q: What happens if I manually scroll the lyrics during a song?

A: If you need to jump ahead, review a chorus, or hold a section while the band extends a solo, simply drag the screen with your finger [12]. Set Sidekick temporarily pauses the auto-scroll engine and automatically recalibrates the remaining scroll speed to your new screen position as soon as you release your touch [12].

Q: How does the Pre-Show Red Flag verification system work?

A: Before your show starts, Set Sidekick scans your active setlist for potential stage issues [10, 12]. It flags "red alert" warnings for songs missing critical details—such as missing runtimes, unassigned audio backing tracks, or unformatted chart text—allowing you to fix errors in the Prep Studio before stepping on stage [10, 12].

Q: Do we need venue Wi-Fi or an internet router to use Jam Mode band syncing?

A: No! Jam Mode uses direct, peer-to-peer (P2P) Apple Multipeer Connectivity (Bluetooth and local Wi-Fi) [10, 12]. The Host iPad broadcasts the setlist and active scroll position directly to Client devices without requiring an internet connection, external router, or cellular signal [10, 12].

Q: Can a bandmate override the Host's auto-scrolling during a show?

A: Yes. If a bandmate needs to look ahead at upcoming lyrics or adjust their local view, they can toggle off Follow Host Scrolling on their Client device while remaining connected to the shared master setlist [12].

Q: How do I trigger audio cues or sample pads during a set?

A: Enable 6 Audio Pads in System Options [12]. Once enabled, your assigned audio samples (applause, intro clicks, synth pads, or stage cues) appear directly on the Stage Utility Row for 1-tap playback during live songs [12].