Version History
Here you can find the changelog of Song One since it was posted on our website on 2022-03-15.
The latest version is 11.9 and it was updated on soft112.com on 19 April, 2024.
See below the changes in each version:
version 11.9
posted on 2024-02-05
Feb 5, 2024
Version 11.9
IMPROVED: Repositioning the cursor when editing songs.
IMPROVED: Using the cursor toolbar to add bar lines, repeat signs and chord symbols.
IMPROVED: (De-)Activating the delete mode.
version 11.8
posted on 2024-01-29
Jan 29, 2024
Version 11.8
NEW: Customize printouts with a new print option to hide/show a song’s TABs.
IMPROVED: Import/Edit MIDI commands in plain text format via the ‘MIDI Syntax Editor'.
IMPROVED: Assign multiple voicings to the chord symbols of a song.
version 11.7
posted on 2024-01-23
Jan 23, 2024
Version 11.7
NEW: Import/Edit MIDI commands in plain text format via a new ‘MIDI Syntax Editor'.
NEW: Copy MIDI commands from Stage Traxx 3 (or OnSong) and paste them into Song One’s ‘MIDI Syntax Editor' to auto-create MIDI-based timeline markers.
NEW: Auto-execute MIDI commands when pressing the 'Play' / 'Pause' button.
NEW: Add/Edit MIDI commands (and their execution times) via the MIDI event window of the song editor without activating the play mode/timeline.
NEW: Hide the default section labels when using foreign languages. (Go to the song info panel and open the pop-up menu next to 'Title'.)
version 11.6
posted on 2024-01-08
Jan 8, 2024
Version 11.6
NEW: Add MIDI commands to the timeline without assigning them to MIDI queues. (Continue to use MIDI queues to control the execution of MIDI commands via a Bluetooth page turner or screen taps.)
IMPROVED: Parsing of imported content.
version 11.5
posted on 2024-01-02
Jan 2, 2024
Version 11.5
NEW: Assign multiple voicings to the chord symbols of a song.
NEW: Use a variety of languages with non-latin characters.
NEW: Have Song One auto-determine unspecified song keys when using quick-transpose.
version 11.4
posted on 2023-12-19
Dec 19, 2023
Version 11.4
NEW: Add standard section labels to instrumental sections and have them auto-aligned with chord symbols when inserted.
NEW: Import and auto-format text with combining diacritical marks.
IMPROVED: iCloud sync and PDF to Song One document conversion.
version 11.3
posted on 2023-12-10
Dec 10, 2023
Version 11.3
NEW: Have Song One auto-select the best option from multiple chord symbols generated while playing a virtual instrument/MIDI keyboard.
NEW: Reposition the cursor to the left or right of the selected chord symbol via the arrows of the bottom toolbar when editing instrumental sections.
IMPROVED: The bottom toolbar now automatically slides into view when Song One is re-opened on iOS.
version 11.2
posted on 2023-12-03
Dec 3, 2023
Version 11.2
IMPROVED: Controlling the playback via the play mode toolbar when adaptive auto-scroll or the page-flip mode is active.
IMPROVED: Searching for song titles that include apostrophes and accented characters.
IMPROVED: Zooming in and out of print previews with the slider of the main toolbar (macOS).
IMPROVED: Exporting songs in the PDF format.
version 11.1
posted on 2023-11-20
Nov 20, 2023
Version 11.1
IMPROVED: Controlling the playback via the play mode toolbar when adaptive auto-scroll or the page-flip mode is active.
IMPROVED: Jumping to a specific song section by swiping the timeline, moving the playback slider or using the repositioning menu.
version 10.9
posted on 2023-11-02
Nov 2, 2023
Version 10.9
NEW: Create high precision MIDI events by entering milliseconds when typing in the timeline positions (e.g. ’01:02.174’).
NEW: Automatically display the guitar strings and their tunings in the song editor when selecting 'Tab' from the section label menu.
NEW: Drag & drop guitar tabs as well as lyrics sections with or without chord symbols.
IMPROVED: The timeline's playhead position is now displayed in minutes, seconds and deciseconds.
IMPROVED: The MIDI event window is now positioned above the iOS on-screen keyboard (in landscape mode).
FIXED: Generating slash chords with accidentals when using the chord matrix.
version 10.8
posted on 2023-10-23
Oct 23, 2023
Version 10.8
NEW: Switch between 'Pop/Rock' and 'Jazz' chord symbols in the theme panel. (Note: 'Pop/Rock' is the new default chord symbol format.)
NEW: Select a chord by performing a long tap/click on or underneath its root note in order to edit the chord symbol via the chord matrix.
NEW: Easily position the cursor to the left or right of the selected chord symbol via the left/right arrows of the bottom toolbar.
NEW: Delete the selected chord by tapping/clicking on the guitar pick icon of the bottom toolbar (left corner).
NEW: Drag and drop selected chords and/or selected lyrics by tapping on and holding the selection. Release the tap/click after dragging the selection to the desired location.
NEW: Add extended power chord symbols to the lyrics (e.g. '5add7').
IMPROVED: Enabled the use of popular non-standard symbols for 'add9' and 'add11' chords ( '2', 'm2', '4', 'm4').
IMPROVED: The position of the lyrics is now automatically adjusted upwards when the on-screen keyboard (or virtual instrument) slides into view.
version 10.7
posted on 2023-10-02
Oct 2, 2023
Version 10.7
NEW: Adjust the offset of a section's scrolling position when section markers have been added to the timeline: App Settings > Play Mode > Timeline (Section Events).
NEW: Advertise your iOS device as a Bluetooth-based MIDI peripheral to connect to other iOS devices: Library’s Main Menu > Bluetooth MIDI > Advertise MIDI Service.
IMPROVED: Importing ‘OnSong Backup’ files via Song One’s ‘Import File’ menu option: Rebuild your entire song catalog including songs, sets, imported audio tracks, midi events, notes and links to backing tracks stored in Apple's Music app (iTunes).
version 10.6
posted on 2023-09-25
Sep 25, 2023
Version 10.6
IMPROVED: Repositioning the cursor via the arrow keys and copying & pasting text sections when editing songs.
IMPROVED: Automatic re-linking of externally saved backing tracks (stored in Apple’s Music app) when syncing your catalog.
IMPROVED: Importing ‘OnSong Backup’ files via Song One’s ‘Import File’ menu option: Rebuild your entire song catalog including songs, sets, imported audio tracks, midi events, notes and links to backing tracks stored in Apple's Music app (iTunes).
version 10.5
posted on 2023-09-17
Sep 17, 2023
Version 10.5
NEW: Add vocal cues to the timeline for in-ear monitoring and band practice.
NEW: Automatically download and play back backing tracks stored on iCloud when the play mode is active.
IMPROVED: iCloud sync, setlist navigation and audio waveform creation.
version 10.4
posted on 2023-09-05
Sep 5, 2023
Version 10.4
NEW: Download all backing tracks from iCloud not yet stored locally on your iOS device via the menu option ‘Download unfetched Backing Tracks’ (Library’s Main Menu > Backup Catalog > iCloud).
NEW: Upload locally stored backing tracks mistakenly deleted from iCloud via the menu option ‘Upload Backing Tracks To iCloud’ (Library’s Main Menu > Backup Catalog > iCloud).
NEW: Change the titles of linked backing tracks in the song info panel (by tapping on the wave icon and selecting ‘Rename Track’ from the pop-up menu).
IMPROVED: Auto layout adjustment of print snapshots when the timeline is shown or hidden.
IMPROVED: Creation of ‘complete’ backups and syncing of backing tracks via iCloud.
version 10.2
posted on 2023-08-31
Aug 31, 2023
Version 10.2
NEW: Imported audio backing tracks are now downloaded to all your macOS/iOS devices automatically when the new option 'Sync Imported Backing Tracks' is enabled in Song One's settings (under 'Devices').
NEW: Synced audio backing tracks are now stored permanently inside Song One's app container for instant playback of backing tracks regardless of internet connectivity.
NEW: Imported audio files can now be included in song catalog backups by selecting 'Complete Backup (With Backing Tracks)' in the 'Backup Catalog' submenu.
NEW: Song One's backup files now have a '.catalog' extension. (Older backup files with a '.socb' extension remain valid and may be restored when needed.)
version 10.1
posted on 2023-08-21
Aug 21, 2023
Version 10.1
IMPROVED: Handle song requests by swiping the library panel into view when the play mode is active. Add a new song or re-arrange the song order without stopping the playback of the current song.
IMPROVED: The ‘next song’ indicator is now updated immediately after changing the song order of a setlist during playback.
version 10.0
posted on 2023-08-16
Aug 16, 2023
Version 10.0
NEW: Modify a title/subtitle in the song info panel with automatic updates to the song editor.
IMPROVED: The section label is now included when copying, pasting or cutting a selected text block.
IMPROVED: Undo/Redo when editing.
version 9.8
posted on 2023-07-29
Jul 29, 2023
Version 9.8
NEW: Immediately fetch/upload the latest song catalog changes on iOS by initiating an iCloud sync request: Press the home button (or swipe the screen upwards) and then re-open Song One.
NEW: Immediately fetch/upload the latest song catalog changes on macOS by initiating an iCloud sync request: Minimize and re-open Song One’s application window (via the Dock).
version 9.6
posted on 2023-07-12
Jul 12, 2023
Version 9.6
NEW: The ‘Play Mode’ tutorial video now covers the features of the new timeline.
IMPROVED: Restarting playback after pausing scrolling via up/down key commands.
version 9.5
posted on 2023-07-03
Jul 3, 2023
Version 9.5
NEW: Accurately change the song’s scrolling position by swiping the timeline left or right or by moving the bottom slider.
NEW: The timeline now auto-locks during playback and unlocks when playback is paused. (Tap on the playhead to manually unlock it and enable swipe gestures.)
version 9.4
posted on 2023-06-10
Jun 10, 2023
Version 9.4
NEW: Control songs with an 'Adaptive Auto-Scroll' engine and sync the lyrics to an audio backing track's waveform via timeline (in page flip or auto-scroll mode).
NEW: Communicate with external devices via MIDI note and MIDI queue events added to the timeline.
NEW: Remote-control Renewed Vision's 'ProPresenter' app and generate dynamic visuals during live events in sync with lyrics and backing tracks.
NEW: Auto-scroll songs within an exact duration regardless of the device's screen size and the song's zoom level.
NEW: View upcoming song titles in the Play Mode's playback toolbar when performing a set.
NEW: Page-flip through partially visible PDF pages on iOS devices in landscape mode.
NEW: Control the playback volume of backing tracks.
version 9.0
posted on 2023-05-11
May 11, 2023
Version 9.0
NEW: Control songs with an 'Adaptive Auto-Scroll' engine and sync the lyrics to an audio backing track's waveform via timeline (in page flip or auto-scroll mode).
NEW: Communicate with external devices via MIDI note and MIDI queue events added to the timeline.
NEW: Remote-control Renewed Vision's 'ProPresenter' app and generate dynamic visuals during live events in sync with lyrics and backing tracks.
NEW: Auto-scroll songs within an exact duration regardless of the device's screen size and the song's zoom level.
NEW: View upcoming song titles in the Play Mode's playback toolbar when performing a set.
NEW: Page-flip through partially visible PDF pages on iOS devices in landscape mode.
NEW: Control the playback volume of backing tracks.
version 8.8
posted on 2023-02-13
Feb 13, 2023
Version 8.8
NEW: Switch between transposed chord shapes and capo diagrams when using a capo (via the power button next to the capo field).
NEW: Auto-transpose tablatures (TABs) when a capo is applied or disable the transposition of TABs in the app settings.
NEW: Auto-simplify chord charts based on a musician’s skill level with presets for 'novice', 'advanced beginner' and 'competent'. (Perform a long tap on a song title in the library panel to make a selection.)
NEW: Get a quick overview of Song One's user interface and features with a 'Getting Started' video (help section).
version 7.7
posted on 2022-08-18
Aug 18, 2022 Version 7.7
NEW: Use Song One in Split View (iPad).
IMPROVED: Import ‘OnSong Backup’ files (Standard / Pro / 2020 / 2022) via Song One’s ‘Import File’ menu option and rebuild your entire song catalog (including songs, sets, imported audio tracks, midi events and notes).
IMPROVED: Import 'SongbookPro Backup' files via Song One’s ‘Import File’ menu option and import all songs, sets and notes.
version 6.8
posted on 2022-04-28
Apr 28, 2022 Version 6.8
NEW: Auto-format typed chords within a word by enclosing them in square brackets.
NEW: Exclude specific MIDI devices/ports from sending/receiving MIDI events.
NEW: Disable/Enable Song One's virtual MIDI ports.
NEW: Optionally auto-pause at the end of a scrolled song before switching to a new song of a set (settings/preferences).
IMPROVED: Move the cursor in the song's metadata fields with the right/left arrow keys.
IMPROVED: Editing of auto-scroll actions of songs with audio backing tracks.
version 6.7
posted on 2022-04-16
Apr 16, 2022 Version 6.7
NEW: Auto-connect to all active MIDI ports and broadcast MIDI events.
NEW: Use MIDI foot controllers on a dedicated MIDI channel.
NEW: Control Song One with the iRig BlueBoard (MIDI over Bluetooth mode 2).
NEW: Add 'Post-Chorus' section labels/tags to the song lyrics.
version 6.6
posted on 2022-04-07
Apr 7, 2022 Version 6.6
NEW: Create MIDI queues to send MIDI events when performing songs.
NEW: A Bluetooth MIDI device browser to easily pair MIDI foot controllers and keyboards with Song One.
version 6.5
posted on 2022-03-27
Mar 27, 2022 Version 6.5
NEW: Emulate a latching foot switch with alternating MIDI control change events.
NEW: Access all 'Import', 'Print' and 'Export' options via the app's 'File' menu (macOS).
IMPROVED: Auto-generating chord symbols when playing an external MIDI keyboard connected via Bluetooth (macOS).
version 6.3
posted on 2022-03-13
Mar 13, 2022 Version 6.3
NEW: Optimized Song One's performance and responsiveness.
IMPROVED: Customizing chord diagrams, selecting custom fonts and importing OnSong documents.
FIXED: Forwarding songs via AirDrop/email (iPhone).