DrumSetlist Manager Lite
| Category | Price | Seller | Device |
|---|---|---|---|
| Music | Free | Andreas Schweiger | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
The main advantage is the storage of song presets which then can be added in chains to provide a setlist for live concerts.
The built-in metronome function enables the musician to get the right timing for each new song in the setlist in audio and visually through walking LED's.
The LITE Verision has all features of the Full Version except:
- Preset import from iTunes playlists with automatic chain generation.
- Database operations
- Only 10 Presets can be generated
Reviews
Impressive first effort, next few releases could take it over the top
TrinityEB
I've been looking at several setlist apps, and this one seems to be one of the most promising. DumSetList Manager has a few unique features that are helpful like the "Artist" and "Info" fields for presets, and the "Comment" field in the Chain (BTW, "Chain" is the term DrumSetlist Manager uses for a setlist). I also like the way a different screen display is presented in landscape mode. There are however, a few things this app needs for it to be truly useful in the field: - The ability to play the metronome from within the preset entry form (currently, you can't test your "beep selection" settings). - Additional fields for storing the "key" and length/duration of the song in the Preset screen and display them on play screen (Like "SetList Pro" and "Setlist Monkey") - Use the song duration from preset to show entire length of current chain (Like "Setlist Monkey") - Fix metronome to play sound even if iphone is set to silent/vibrate mode. I also have a few suggestions that I feel would help best the other two top apps in this category... - Highligh the current song ("Actual Preset") using either red text or a different background color to draw attention to it as the current song. - Ability to sync presets/chains with other band members who also have the app on their iphones. - Ability to send a setlist (chain) via email (like "SetList Pro" and "Setlist Monkey") - Additional note fields in preset screen to enter "lyrics" and "chords". - Ability to change the sounds used for the metronome. EDIT: Andreas contacted me within hours of reading my first review with a promise to at least attempt to implement my suggestions in a later release (most likely in v1.2 as v1.1 is almost ready for submission to Apple according to the developer) This inspired me so much I immediately purchased the full version. Way to go Andreas, can't ask for better support than that!
Liking it so far :D
ChickDrummer
I'm loving this app so far. I have to perform triple duty in the band I'm in doing drums, vocals, and planning/keeping track of our practice schedule. It's difficult to do this on paper so this app is fantastic. I agree with all the points suggested by the previous reviewer and would love to see them in a future version (especially being able to preview the tempo in the present entry page). Another suggestion would be the ability to put together a practice schedule in the app. All this would require is the addition of a slot where we can type in time and planned duration for practicing a particular song, or the ability to add notes only to a particular chain : ). Overall a nice app, I'll be upgrading to the pay version.
