SongBeamer

Notes

Songs & lyrics: Import from other presentation software:

Separate importers for PowerPraise, PraiseMaster and PraiseBox songs, plus lyrics import from PowerPoint and CSV.

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

Songs (with chords) can be imported directly from CCLI SongSelect while the licence is entitled to updates.

Songs & lyrics: Chord charts for musicians:

Songs can be projected and printed with chords, with transposition.

Songs & lyrics: Motion backgrounds behind lyrics:

Images and videos can be used as song backgrounds.

Songs & lyrics: CCLI usage reporting:

Optional automatic reporting to CCLI, added in version 6.0, available while entitled to updates; VG Musikedition reports can be exported too.

Bible: Free translations included:

Elberfelder 1905 is included, and free translations can be imported from Zefania XML.

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

Modern German translations such as Luther 2017, Schlachter 2000 and BasisBibel are sold separately (€19-39 each).

Slides & presentations: PowerPoint:

PowerPoint and LibreOffice files can be added to the schedule; requires PowerPoint, the PowerPoint Viewer or LibreOffice.

Media: YouTube / online video:

YouTube videos can be shown, including URLs with a start time.

Inputs & other sources: Live camera / capture card:

Live video from a camera or capture device can be shown behind text.

Inputs & other sources: Web pages:

Web pages can be added to the schedule and displayed.

Inputs & other sources: Countdown timers & clocks:

Countdowns and stopwatches, also shown on the stage view.

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

Spontaneous messages to the congregation can be shown over the presentation.

Multilingual: Interface in multiple languages:

Interface in German and English.

Multilingual: Bilingual lyrics on screen:

Songs can hold up to 4 languages, shown together on screen.

Multilingual: Bible translations side by side:

Up to two Bible translations can be shown at once.

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

Unicode text such as Cyrillic is supported; the changelog notes right-to-left output (e.g. Arabic) is not yet fully correct.

Hardware control: MIDI:

Control via MIDI and OSC.

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

Remote control over the network via OSC; no HTTP or WebSocket API is documented.

Automation & extensibility: Built-in scripting / macros:

SongBeamer Script macros can be run from menus or added to the schedule.

Screens & outputs: Multiple audience screens:

A presentation can also be shown on a third monitor (beta).

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

NDI output has its own formatting and an optional background colour for keying.

Broadcast video: NDI:

Text output to OBS Studio and other software via NDI or a text file.

Connectivity & collaboration: Remote control from phone or tablet:

SongBeamer Remote app for iPhone and iPad.