Songs - The App For Musicians15.6 - App Store

Easily manage large song catalogs with the best-in-class chord sheet editor featuring unmatched auto-scroll capabilities, smart automation features and a powerful adaptive audio engine.
Master your craft

Instantly transform plain text song sheets into transposable chord sheets with professionally formatted chord symbols and matching chord diagrams. Access a virtual fretboard to discover alternative chord voicings and customize the number of strings, their tuning and optional capo positions. Quickly transpose songs with audio backing tracks to match your vocal range and freely adjust the playback speed to get in the groove with ease.
Compose with ease

Get inspired with the Songs app's chord matrix and auto-generate chord symbols while playing the virtual instruments. Explore harmonic fields and master chord progressions with a built-in circle of fifths. Experience a more intuitive way of working with songs thanks to the Songs app's unique focus mode, customizable layout themes, smart chord repositioning features and transposable tabs.
Make your mark

Import songs in the ChordPro format, in the file formats of competing apps or add your content from webpages by using the 'Add to Songs' action extension. Fine-tune the lyrics and metadata and add annotatable header images. Scan your sheet music and import PDFs to add highlights and annotation notes. Enjoy complete access to your entire song catalog on all of your macOS & iOS devices with automatic sync via iCloud.
Perform with confidence

Make live performances a joy with the Songs app 'smart scroll' chord charts and unrivaled auto-scroll and page flip capabilities. Play back multitracks in a variety of audio formats, create custom setlists and forward your songs to bandmates via AirDrop. Stay in control with bluetooth page turners and MIDI foot pedals and use a powerful timeline to add reliable audio playback & MIDI automation.

Version History IMPROVED: Re-ordering of sets, annotating of images, language localizations (German & French). 15.6 Sep 7 NEW: Assign dates to sets via a pop-up calendar: Perform a long tap on the set and select "Name & Date Set" from the pop-up menu.
NEW: Search for songs that use a specific MIDI command: Select 'MIDI' in the 'Search By' library menu and then enter a MIDI command or its label into the search field.
IMPROVED: Quick-Select, language localizations and re-ordering of sets (alphabetical or random order). 15.5 Aug 23 NEW: Assign dates to sets via a pop-up calendar: Perform a long tap on the set and select "Name & Date Set" from the pop-up menu.
NEW: Search for songs that use a specific MIDI command: Select 'MIDI' in the 'Search By' library menu and then enter a MIDI command or its label into the search field.
IMPROVED: Quick-Select, language localizations and re-ordering of sets (alphabetical or random order). 15.4 Jun 17 NEW: Simplify mixing of multitracks with an expanded audio mixer. (Customize the mixer size via a tap on a track label.)
NEW: Quickly access the mixer or varispeed dial during playback via a double tap on the song view. (See 'Play Mode' settings.)
NEW: Easily navigate all 50 audio channels via a touch bar and a step controller at the bottom of the mixer.
NEW: Import text from images, photos and scans via optical character recognition ('OCR').
IMPROVED: Adding PDF annotations, importing MIDI commands with time tags, setlist footer (total duration and number of songs). 15.3 Jun 10 NEW: Simplify mixing of multitracks with an expanded audio mixer. (Customize the mixer size via a tap on a track label.)
NEW: Quickly access the mixer or varispeed dial during playback via a double tap on the song view. (See 'Play Mode' settings.)
NEW: Easily navigate all 50 audio channels via a touch bar and a step controller at the bottom of the mixer.
NEW: Import text from images, photos and scans via optical character recognition ('OCR').
IMPROVED: Adding PDF annotations, importing MIDI commands with time tags, setlist footer (total duration and number of songs). 15.2 May 25 NEW: Add zoomable inline images to songs: Position the cursor in the text editor and select 'Insert Image' from the pop-up menu next to 'Subtitle' (song info panel).
NEW: Annotate inline images: Tap on the image and make the appropriate selection from the pop-up menu (top left).
NEW: Auto-scale inline images: Image automatically adjusted to match the length of the lines or the width of a column (double column format) when printing.
NEW: Auto-scale header images: Place an image directly underneath the (sub)title to automatically adjust its size to the width of the page when printing.
NEW: Auto-update the song's scrolling speed when adding or removing images.
NEW: Automatically adjust the colors of inline images when toggling light/dark mode.
NEW: Customize the chord chart in the song editor: Tap on the chord chart and change the format, string tuning and capo position via a pop-up menu (top left).
IMPROVED: German and French localizations, SimpleText imports, MIDI-Syntax Editor, backward compatibility older systems (macOS11/iOS14). 15.1 Apr 22 NEW: Added a preview bubble of the cursor position to drag & drop gestures (iOS).
NEW: Added a context menu to the setlist with options to 'Add', 'Print', 'Email' and 'AirDrop' songs. (Accessible via a a long tap/two finger tap/right mouse-click on a song title of the setlist.)
NEW: Localized the Songs app with the French translation.(You may change your language preference via the app's system settings.)
IMPROVED: Header pop-up menu, theme recalls, dark/light mode, MIDI syntax editor, circle of fifths, German localization. 15.0 Feb 23 NEW: Updated the Songs app's interface for iOS/macOS 26.
NEW: Enabled smart auto-inversions of PDFs to accommodate the dark mode settings.
NEW: Added the option to display a left-handed virtual fretboard (and auto-generate left-handed chord diagrams).
NEW: Enhanced the editing of setlists with an 'Undo' option and a setlist footer.
NEW: Added the option to adjust the vertical position of the 'Songs & Sets' split-view via a swipe gesture.
NEW: Enabled the use of the return key to execute the actions of highlighted dialog buttons.
NEW: Simplified adding multiple copies of a MIDI event to the timeline with an 'Add Again' button.
NEW: Added more than 100 icons to the iOS/macOS 26 app menus.
NEW: Consolidated the app's main toolbar on iPhones. (Perform a long tap on the plus button to access the 'Undo, 'Redo', 'Cursor Menu' and chord repositioning options.) 14.9 Jan 29 NEW: Updated the Songs app's interface for iOS/macOS 26.
NEW: Enabled smart auto-inversions of PDFs to accommodate the dark mode settings.
NEW: Added the option to display a left-handed virtual fretboard (and auto-generate left-handed chord diagrams).
NEW: Enhanced the editing of setlists with an 'Undo' option and a setlist footer.
NEW: Added the option to adjust the vertical position of the 'Songs & Sets' split-view via a swipe gesture.
NEW: Enabled the use of the return key to execute the actions of highlighted dialog buttons.
NEW: Simplified adding multiple copies of a MIDI event to the timeline with an 'Add Again' button.
NEW: Added more than 100 icons to the iOS/macOS 26 app menus.
NEW: Consolidated the app's main toolbar on iPhones. (Perform a long tap on the plus button to access the 'Undo, 'Redo', 'Cursor Menu' and chord repositioning options.) 14.8 Jan 21 NEW: Updated the Songs app's interface for iOS/macOS 26.
NEW: Enabled smart auto-inversions of PDFs to accommodate the dark mode settings.
NEW: Added the option to display a left-handed virtual fretboard (and auto-generate left-handed chord diagrams).
NEW: Enhanced the editing of setlists with an 'Undo' option and a setlist footer.
NEW: Added the option to adjust the vertical position of the 'Songs & Sets' split-view via a swipe gesture.
NEW: Enabled the use of the return key to execute the actions of highlighted dialog buttons.
NEW: Simplified adding multiple copies of a MIDI event to the timeline with an 'Add Again' button.
NEW: Added more than 100 icons to the iOS/macOS 26 app menus.
NEW: Consolidated the app's main toolbar on iPhones. (Perform a long tap on the plus button to access the 'Undo, 'Redo', 'Cursor Menu' and chord repositioning options.) 14.7 12/01/2025 NEW: Remote-control the playback of songs on multiple devices via Wi-Fi or Bluetooth (Library Menu > 'Playback Sync').
NEW: Auto-invert PDFs and images based on their color profile when dark mode is enabled. (Settings > Interface > Apply Dark Mode & Auto-Invert PDF / Image Colors).
NEW: Perform catalog backups of any size with batch-based file operations.
IMPROVED: iCloud sync, multi-channel audio mixer, setlist management, auto capitalization (song info panel). 14.6 09/12/2025 NEW: Play back multitracks via class compliant USB audio interfaces (up to 50 stems routed to 32 individual outputs).
NEW: Customize the 'Mixer Output Format' (stereo or multi-mono) and specify the bus count (2-32) to optimize performance.
IMPROVED: iCloud syncing, AirDrop sharing, website linking, song importing, .song file icon, .catalog file icon. 14.5 08/13/2025 NEW: Play back multitracks via class compliant USB audio interfaces (up to 50 stems routed to 32 individual outputs).
NEW: Customize the 'Mixer Output Format' (stereo or multi-mono) and specify the bus count (2-32) to optimize performance. 14.4 07/14/2025 NEW: Add high quality vocal cues to your songs from a collection of 214 vocal recordings. (Note: The SONGS app's previous method of generating vocal cues via the iOS/macOS speech engine has been deprecated because of its limited mixing and routing options.)
IMPROVED: Guide clicks, MIDI beat clock, song info pop-up, main toolbar, dark mode, compatibility with iOS 15. 14.3 06/21/2025 NEW: Add high quality vocal cues to your songs from a collection of 214 vocal recordings. (Note: The SONGS app's previous method of generating vocal cues via the iOS/macOS speech engine has been deprecated because of its limited mixing and routing options.)
IMPROVED: Guide clicks, MIDI beat clock, song info panel. 14.2 06/18/2025 NEW: Use the new metronome to generate guide clicks and count ins: Enter the song's BPM (beats per minute) into the 'Tempo' field and access the new options via a long click/tap on the metronome icon.
NEW: Use the new metronome to auto-generate MIDI beat clock signals (including song position pointers) in sync with the current playback/timeline position.
NEW: Unify the metronome's beat indicators for improved visibility (go to app settings -> 'Instruments').
NEW: Initiate high precision MIDI events via the timeline when playing back multitracks.
NEW: Add circled letters to lyrics via the 'Symbol' pop-up menu.
IMPROVED: Auto-scroll, highlight markers, varispeed. 14.1 05/18/2025 NEW: Use the new metronome to generate guide clicks and count ins: Enter the song's BPM (beats per minute) into the 'Tempo' field and access the new options via a long click/tap on the metronome icon.
NEW: Use the new metronome to auto-generate MIDI beat clock signals (including song position pointers) in sync with the current playback/timeline position.
NEW: Unify the metronome's beat indicators for improved visibility (go to app settings -> 'Instruments').
NEW: Initiate high precision MIDI events via the timeline when playing back multitracks.
NEW: Add circled letters to lyrics via the 'Symbol' pop-up menu.
IMPROVED: Auto-scroll, highlight markers, varispeed. 14.0 05/13/2025 NEW: Play multitracks with sample-accurate timing regardless of sample rate and bit rate.
NEW: Easily import your content from other chord sheet apps by selecting 'Add to Songs' in the iOS/macOS share menu.
NEW: Import Stage Traxx 3 song files (.stsa) and backup files (.st3) via the 'Import File' menu option: SONGS will auto-format all lyrics, rebuild all sets, import all backing tracks, apply all volume and EQ mixer settings and auto-generate all timeline markers for songs with time tags and MIDI commands.
NEW: Specify which song features (MIDI, Vocal Cues, Keywords, etc.) will be updated when bandmates send you new versions via Airdrop or Email. (Go to App settings -> Rights -> Update Options.)
NEW: Track the playback of songs on a particular device. Access the 'Playback Log' options in the library menu or via a long tap on the play button.
NEW: View or hide all songs that have backing tracks via the library's search filter.
NEW: Export a set in the CSV format via a long tap on the set's name. (Perform a right click/two finger tap on macOS.)
IMPROVED: Highlighting of sections that include tabs, generating of waveforms for audio tracks, execution of vocal cues. 13.9 04/16/2025 NEW: Play multitracks with sample-accurate timing regardless of sample rate and bit rate.
NEW: Easily import your content from other chord sheet apps by selecting 'Add to Songs' in the iOS/macOS share menu.
NEW: Import Stage Traxx 3 song files (.stsa) and backup files (.st3) via the 'Import File' menu option: SONGS will auto-format all lyrics, rebuild all sets, import all backing tracks, apply all volume and EQ mixer settings and auto-generate all timeline markers for songs with time tags and MIDI commands.
NEW: Specify which song features (MIDI, Vocal Cues, Keywords, etc.) will be updated when bandmates send you new versions via Airdrop or Email. (Go to App settings -> Rights -> Update Options.)
NEW: Track the playback of songs on a particular device. Access the 'Playback Log' options in the library menu or via a long tap on the play button.
NEW: View or hide all songs that have backing tracks via the library's search filter.
NEW: Export a set in the CSV format via a long tap on the set's name. (Perform a right click/two finger tap on macOS.)
IMPROVED: Highlighting of sections that include tabs, generating of waveforms for audio tracks, execution of vocal cues. 13.8 04/09/2025 NEW: Play multitracks with sample-accurate timing regardless of sample rate and bit rate.
NEW: Import Stage Traxx 3 song files (.stsa) and backup files (.st3) via the 'Import File' menu option: SONGS will auto-format all lyrics, rebuild all sets, import all backing tracks, apply all volume and EQ mixer settings and auto-generate all timeline markers for songs with time tags and MIDI commands.
NEW: Specify which song features (MIDI, Vocal Cues, Keywords, etc.) will be updated when bandmates send you new versions via Airdrop or Email. (Go to App settings -> Rights -> Update Options.)
NEW: View or hide all songs that have backing tracks via the library's search filter.
NEW: Export a set in the CSV format via a long tap on the set's name. (Perform a right click/two finger tap on macOS.)
IMPROVED: Highlighting of sections that include tabs, generating of waveforms for audio tracks, execution of vocal cues. 13.7 04/01/2025 NEW: Have the timeline's highlight markers update automatically when editing the lyrics.
NEW: Import/Export LRC lyrics with time tags and have SONGS auto-create all timeline markers.
NEW: Engage the lock of the varispeed dial to be able to adjust the playback speed during a performance and auto-recall the original settings when the song is reselected.
NEW: Use the upper/lower or the left/right touch zones to adjust the playback speed/varispeed dial. ('Play Mode' app settings.)
NEW: Skip forward (or backward) in the playback position via screen taps. ('Play Mode' app settings.)
IMPROVED: Auto-formatting of chord symbols with non-standard root notes (Cb, E#, Fb). 13.6 03/11/2025 This update enhances features introduced in 'Songs':
NEW: Enjoy a seamless transition between sections that auto-scroll at different speeds with a more precise and efficient auto-scroll engine.
NEW: Add 'Highlight' markers to the timeline to highlight lines during playback.
NEW: Auto-highlight sections when repositioning songs via section markers.
NEW: Customize the chord diagram format of specific songs independently of the theme settings.
NEW: Sort the chord diagrams by root note or by the chord appearance within songs.
NEW: Customize the sorting order of chord diagrams on a per song basis.
NEW: Control the varispeed setting via foot controller in the page flip mode.
NEW: Skip forward (or backward) in the playback position via foot controller in the page flip mode.
NEW: Execute 'MIDI Queue' commands via foot controller in the page flip mode.
NEW: Reposition the lyrics via foot controller when the play mode is not active.
NEW: Avoid transforming capitalized single letters into chords (e.g. 'A') by adding a space via the 'tap' key of the iPad's on-screen keyboard.
IMPROVED: Auto-scroll, timeline, 'Print Snapshots', audio mixer, large play button, in-app typing keyboard. 13.5 02/16/2025 This update enhances features introduced in 'Songs':
NEW: Enjoy a seamless transition between sections that auto-scroll at different speeds with a more precise and efficient auto-scroll engine.
NEW: Add 'Highlight' markers to the timeline to highlight lines during playback.
NEW: Auto-highlight sections when repositioning songs via section markers.
NEW: Customize the chord diagram format of specific songs independently of the theme settings.
NEW: Sort the chord diagrams by root note or by the chord appearance within songs.
NEW: Customize the sorting order of chord diagrams on a per song basis.
NEW: Control the varispeed setting via foot controller in the page flip mode.
NEW: Skip forward (or backward) in the playback position via foot controller in the page flip mode.
NEW: Execute 'MIDI Queue' commands via foot controller in the page flip mode.
NEW: Reposition the lyrics via foot controller when the play mode is not active.
NEW: Avoid transforming capitalized single letters into chords (e.g. 'A') by adding a space via the 'tap' key of the iPad's on-screen keyboard.
IMPROVED: Auto-scroll, timeline, 'Print Snapshots', audio mixer, large play button, in-app typing keyboard.
FIXED: Auto-Scrolling of PDF documents with deprecated scroll speed markers. 13.4 02/11/2025 NEW: Enjoy a seamless transition between sections that auto-scroll at different speeds with a more precise and efficient auto-scroll engine.
NEW: Add 'Highlight' markers to the timeline to highlight lines during playback.
NEW: Customize the chord diagram format of specific songs independently of the theme settings.
NEW: Sort the chord diagrams by root note or by the chord appearance within songs.
NEW: Customize the sorting order of chord diagrams on a per song basis.
NEW: Avoid transforming capitalized single letters into chords (e.g. 'A') by adding a space via the 'tap' key of the iPad's on-screen keyboard.
IMPROVED: Auto-scroll, timeline, 'Print Snapshots', audio mixer, large play button, in-app typing keyboard.
FIXED: Auto-Scrolling of PDF documents with deprecated scroll speed markers. 13.3 02/03/2025 Version 13.2 introduces a new app icon as well as a new app name ('Songs'):
NEW: Enjoy a seamless transition between sections that auto-scroll at different speeds with a more precise and efficient auto-scroll engine.
NEW: Add 'Highlight' markers to the timeline to highlight lines during playback.
NEW: Customize the chord diagram format of specific songs independently of the theme settings.
NEW: Sort the chord diagrams by root note or by the chord appearance within songs.
NEW: Customize the sorting order of chord diagrams on a per song basis.
NEW: Avoid transforming capitalized single letters into chords (e.g. 'A') by adding a space via the 'tap' key of the iPad's on-screen keyboard.
IMPROVED: Auto-scroll, timeline, 'Print Snapshots', audio mixer, large play button, in-app typing keyboard.
FIXED: Auto-Scrolling of PDF documents with deprecated scroll speed markers. 13.2 01/27/2025