Holyrics

Notes

Songs & lyrics: Import from other presentation software:

Lyrics can be imported from other sources, including PowerPoint files.

Songs & lyrics: Automatic lyrics import (e.g. SongSelect, online sources):

Built-in web search of the holyrics.com lyrics database, with many songs pre-formatted for projection.

Songs & lyrics: Chord charts for musicians:

Chords and comments can be shown on the return (stage) monitor.

Songs & lyrics: Motion backgrounds behind lyrics:

Themes can use videos as backgrounds, with optional BPM-synced playback speed.

Bible: Licensed translations (NIV, ESV, etc.):

Translations are offered through partnerships with Bible publishers as well as public-domain versions.

Slides & presentations: PowerPoint:

.ppt/.pptx files can be run from the program on Windows only, with Microsoft PowerPoint installed.

Media: Video playback:

Audio and video play through the integrated VLC player.

Media: YouTube / online video:

The FAQ states YouTube videos cannot be played in the program because of YouTube policy.

Inputs & other sources: Live camera / capture card:

Webcams and IP cameras can be played through the VLC player, though the FAQ warns of noticeable delay.

Inputs & other sources: Web pages:

A website can be opened full screen on the projection screen (Windows only, requires Chrome or Edge).

Inputs & other sources: On-screen messages & alerts:

Alerts at the top or bottom of the screen, custom messages and a communication panel for the stage screen.

Inputs & other sources: Audience interaction (polls, Q&A, Slido, follow along):

Q&A, polls and raffles via a Telegram chatbot are part of the paid online plans; a built-in multiple-choice quiz is also available.

Multilingual: Bilingual lyrics on screen:

Song slides can carry translations, shown on separate screens or together on one screen.

Multilingual: Bible translations side by side:

Up to 3 Bible versions can be shown simultaneously, with verse mapping across languages.

Multilingual: Non-Latin & right-to-left scripts:

Settings for non-Latin scripts including Arabic, Hebrew, Cyrillic, Devanagari, Han and Hangul.

Hardware control: MIDI:

MIDI input can trigger program actions, e.g. advancing slides from a multitrack playback.

Hardware control: DMX lighting:

No direct DMX output; API items and triggers can send commands to the Lumikit lighting software.

Automation & extensibility: Network API (HTTP / WebSocket):

Local HTTP API server with token authentication; access from the internet requires the Advanced plan.

Automation & extensibility: Built-in scripting / macros:

JavaScript (ECMAScript 5.1) scripts, startup code, system variables and custom API routes.

Automation & extensibility: Webhooks / triggers to other systems:

Triggers run actions on program events, sending HTTP, WebSocket, TCP/UDP, OSC or MIDI messages and controlling OBS, vMix and PTZ cameras.

Screens & outputs: Stage display / confidence monitor:

Return monitors with their own settings and monitor-only messages and alerts.

Screens & outputs: Lower thirds / alpha key for streaming:

NDI outputs can use a transparent background for keying over video.

Screens & outputs: Output as a web page (TVs, OBS / vMix browser source):

The Holyrics plugin runs an HTTP server so the projection can be viewed in browsers or added as a source in streaming software.

Broadcast video: NDI:

Multiple NDI outputs with configurable resolution, frame rate and theme.

Built-in streaming & recording: Stream to any RTMP destination:

The FAQ states the program does not stream itself but works alongside streaming software such as OBS.

Connectivity & collaboration: Cloud sync of library:

All data and media can be synchronised between computers through Google Drive (settings are not synced).

Connectivity & collaboration: Remote control from phone or tablet:

Holyrics mobile app for Android and iOS (iOS app is a one-time US$0.99 purchase).