No! Bands performed long before StageDAW existed and there are multiple solutions for backing track playback and management. Still, there are people like us who feel comfortable with our DAW and the options it provides. And even for those, there are multiple solutions, apps or plugins which handle some of what StageDAW does. What we offer is a misclick-proof SHOW Mode and a layout that you understand in seconds. Also, as far as we know, there is no other app that does this for Logic Pro.
Absolutely!
The on-stage switch. With SHOW Mode on, the Setlist is locked, so a misclick can’t edit, delete or move anything; switch it off to build the Setlist. Double-click plays a Song, Stop cues the next one, the Show clock runs. That’s all it does, on purpose.
More reliable than your drummer mid-show. We designed and tested everything to keep running, and we ran real shows with it ourselves before publishing. Nothing is ever 100%, which is why we also recommend testing your Show before every performance. If you find any bug or malfunction, please report it to [email protected] with the log included (Options ▸ Setup ▸ Show Log in Finder/Explorer).
The DAW keeps playing; StageDAW isn’t in the audio path, so your playback is safe. But other than that, to be honest, we don’t know, since it never happened.
If you are experienced and in a hurry, the tutorial at 2× speed and five minutes of setup should do it. If you like keeping your project tidy, we recommend about an hour to write your Notes, adjust the appearance to your liking and try out our additional tools. There aren’t too many of them, but they are super useful.
The Record Mode, the Custom Window Shape, the PDF Setlist export and, last but not least… the Background Image Editor. Yes, that’s all there is.
No. Only to start the trial and to activate a license. StageDAW runs offline and will never break your license. We know how it feels and that’s why we won’t ever let you down.
If you don’t know, don’t worry about it. But if you want to know: two computers running the same Show, linked so they stay in sync. One runs the show, the other follows. Most often it is a backup, for when a computer crashes; it can also be a performance deliberately run across two machines. How to set it up is in the Tutorials.
Two, at the same time — say your main and backup computers. Deactivate on one to move it to another.
There are a few features we haven’t been able to make work with Logic Pro yet: smooth transitions between songs (a seamless jump from one position to another during playback) and Redundant Playback. Scanning the Setlist is also a little slower than with the other two. But as Logic Pro users ourselves, we can say it is still a wonderful tool for the job (and, as far as we know, currently the only one).
Our main goal was to create something simple, straightforward and reliable, but we are already thinking of new tools and features that will come in the upcoming updates. If you have anything specific in mind, we would love to hear from you!
