2.4.18
2023-05-06
Minor fixes, better PDF chart generation
2.4.17
2023-02-12
New audio engine, improved battery performance, editor-rotation bugfix, stability improvements for iOS16
2.3.41
2023-01-12
Minor updates in the Library Playlists manager
2.3.38
2022-11-21
Minor fixes, copying songs between playlists also copy their chart view settings
2.3.35
2022-11-14
Minor fixes and updated libraries
2.3.21
2022-06-15
minor updates to the play system, bugfixes in the display and song-importing functionality
2.3.16
2022-04-07
V2.3 Major interface update
The app got a refreshed, new look much better controls for the iPhone for opening/closing the playlist menus. Much better access to preferences with a menu button on the right top corner, gone are the right side pull-in menus.
Small additions: you can round-play a single bar, by selecting it and press-and-holding the play button.
The lyrics options panel in the preferences has a button to conveniently add lyrics to a song that does not have any, it put you into the editor in the lyric-adding mode.
2.2.44
2022-01-12
Added new feature to the "Share" menu: Share song title list. This is useful when you assemble a playlist of songs your band will play on a gig, set keys, tempos, then generate this song list. The song list will contain the title/Key (optional starting chord if different). This list can be conveniently shared with anybody that needs it through email, messages etc.
New Feature: Uses Effects switch is added to Mixer Panel, allowing you to turn sound effects (like reverb) on/off. By default the effects are turned on.
New Feature: Create "My Playlists" archive is added to the share menu (Songtable header -> Share button). This will archive all playlists under "My Playlists" in a single file. This file can be shared/exported and stored anywhere, then imported into any copy of Songistic on another device, where the playlists contained in the archive will be added to the My Playlists section.
Updated the Library Playlist Management section, fixed bugs.
2.2.11
2021-09-24
Performance parameter changes (key, tempo, groove, etc..) for songs under "My Playlists" are saved in the song automatically, so if the song (list) is then exported, the performance attributes set by the user are there is the exported copy.
Added new feature to the "Share" menu: Share song title list. This is useful when you assemble a playlist of songs your band will play on a gig, set keys, tempos, then generate this song list. The song list will contain the title/Key (optional starting chord if different). This list can be conveniently shared with anybody that needs it through email, messages etc.
2.1.27
2021-07-11
V2.1.27
New editor feature: in the Bar Editor, chords can be drag/dropped (moved) into another quarter note location
Correct handling of audio interruptions, such as phone calls/alarms, etc...
Fixes in the playlist menu system to have easier playlist manipulations on phones.
Playlist rename is triggered by single-tap on the selected playlist.
Minor bugfixes.
V.2.1
Songistic can now also import BiAB (Band-in-a-box) files (.mgx, .sgx), etc...
Jazz/Gypsy Jazz swing/bossa grooves with manouche guitar track introduced
2.1.18
2021-05-18
v.2.1.18
New icons in the Playlist/Songlist menus, minor bugfixes
New icon for the Recent Songs button
Adjustments for iOS 4.5
v.2.1
Ability to import BiAB songs
Gypsy jazz grooves (swing and bossa) using manouche guitar part has been added.
Much improved importing from Sibelius using musicxml.
2.1.05
2021-04-11
v2.1.05:
Minor bugfixes
v.2.1
Ability to import BiAB songs
Gypsy jazz grooves (swing and bossa) using manouche guitar part has been added.
Much improved importing from Sibelius using musicxml.
3,806
2.1.04
2021-03-12
v2.1.04:
Ability to import BiAB songs
Minor bugfixes
v.2.1
Gypsy jazz grooves (swing and bossa) using manouche guitar part has been added.
Much improved importing from Sibelius using musicxml.
2.1.02
2021-02-18
v2.1.02: minor bugfixes
v.2.1
Gypsy jazz grooves (swing and bossa) using manouche guitar part has been added.
Much improved importing from Sibelius using musicxml.
v.2.0
Free (ad supported) or ad-free (licensed): You can use Songistic free with ads (internet connection required) and still enjoy all features without having to buy anything. If you buy a yearly subscription (price unchanged) the app will be ad-free and will work full-featured offline.
Textual comments: Added the ability to intermix comments in the charts (mainly for educational purposes). Importing songs from other apps that have comments will preserve the comments.
Lyrics support: In edit mode you can add lyrics to the bars. The lyrics will stay with the bar regardless of what display configuration is in use, lyrics will always appear under the bar, expanding to multiple lines if necessary. The reader of the chart can decide how the lyrics and the chords will appear using the "View/Lyrics options" menu.
Library Playlists Manager: You can pick and choose which Songistic-provided playlist you want to have installed in the app. Just click the "Manage List" icon in the Library section header and pick and choose from the list. As always, updates to installed Library playlists will be automatic. Playlists will be added continuously to the Library, so it is worth checking the list regularly.
Midi Exporting: When exporting midi, the drum part is separated out, each instrument (like hh, bd, sstick) get their separate midi track.
2,508
App
2.1.01
2021-01-29
v.2.1
Gypsy jazz grooves (swing and bossa) using manouche guitar part has been added.
Much improved importing from Sibelius using musicxml.
v.2.0
Free (ad supported) or ad-free (licensed): You can use Songistic free with ads (internet connection required) and still enjoy all features without having to buy anything. If you buy a yearly subscription (price unchanged) the app will be ad-free and will work full-featured offline.
Textual comments: Added the ability to intermix comments in the charts (mainly for educational purposes). Importing songs from other apps that have comments will preserve the comments.
Lyrics support: In edit mode you can add lyrics to the bars. The lyrics will stay with the bar regardless of what display configuration is in use, lyrics will always appear under the bar, expanding to multiple lines if necessary. The reader of the chart can decide how the lyrics and the chords will appear using the "View/Lyrics options" menu.
Library Playlists Manager: You can pick and choose which Songistic-provided playlist you want to have installed in the app. Just click the "Manage List" icon in the Library section header and pick and choose from the list. As always, updates to installed Library playlists will be automatic. Playlists will be added continuously to the Library, so it is worth checking the list regularly.
Midi Exporting: When exporting midi, the drum part is separated out, each instrument (like hh, bd, sstick) get their separate midi track.
2.0.21
2020-12-28
v.2.21
iOS 14 compatibility fixes
Tempo up/down buttons are more flexible now, respond to multiple taps
v.2.0
Free (ad supported) or ad-free (licensed): You can use Songistic free with ads (internet connection required) and still enjoy all features without having to buy anything. If you buy a yearly subscription (price unchanged) the app will be ad-free and will work full-featured offline.
Textual comments: Added the ability to intermix comments in the charts (mainly for educational purposes). Importing songs from other apps that have comments will preserve the comments.
Lyrics support: In edit mode you can add lyrics to the bars. The lyrics will stay with the bar regardless of what display configuration is in use, lyrics will always appear under the bar, expanding to multiple lines if necessary. The reader of the chart can decide how the lyrics and the chords will appear using the "View/Lyrics options" menu.
Library Playlists Manager: You can pick and choose which Songistic-provided playlist you want to have installed in the app. Just click the "Manage List" icon in the Library section header and pick and choose from the list. As always, updates to installed Library playlists will be automatic. Playlists will be added continuously to the Library, so it is worth checking the list regularly.
Midi Exporting: When exporting midi, the drum part is separated out, each instrument (like hh, bd, sstick) get their separate midi track.
2.0.16
2020-12-16
Textual comments: Added the ability to intermix comments in the charts (mainly for educational purposes). Importing songs from other apps that have comments will preserve the comments.
Lyrics support: In edit mode you can add lyrics to the bars. The lyrics will stay with the bar regardless of what display configuration is in use, lyrics will always appear under the bar, expanding to multiple lines if necessary. The reader of the chart can decide how the lyrics and the chords will appear using the "View/Lyrics options" menu.
Library Playlists Manager: You can pick and choose which Songistic-provided playlist you want to have installed in the app. Just click the "Manage List" icon in the Library section header and pick and choose from the list. As always, updates to installed Library playlists will be automatic. Playlists will be added continuously to the Library, so it is worth checking the list regularly.
Midi Exporting: When exporting midi, the drum part is separated out, each instrument (like hh, bd, sstick) get their separate midi track.
1.9.96
2020-09-22
iOS 14 compatibilty
swing and shuffle groove adjustments
minor bugfixes
1.9.92
2020-09-18
More grooves under World :
"World/Waltz": simple waltz with accordion and brushes
All grooves support 3/4 signatures natively.
added new bass and accordion sounds
minor bugfixes
better Facebook integration
1.9.90
2020-09-09
More grooves :
"World/Waltz": simple waltz with accordion and brushes
"Jazz/Even Eights" : a loose ECM style eight note based jazz groove
"Jazz/Afro-Latin" : a standard afro-cuban groove
"Jazz/Jazz Bossa": a loose jazzy bossa groove
All groAll grooves support 3/4 signatures natively.
added new bass and accordion sounds
Reworked groove options for easier management
Tap/hold on recent song button brings up Recent list
1.9.86
2020-08-05
More grooves under Jazz :
"Even Eights" : a loose ECM style eight note based jazz groove
"Afro-Latin" : a standard afro-cuban groove
"Jazz Bossa": a loose jazzy bossa groove
All grooves support 3/4 signatures natively.
Reworked groove options for easier management
Bugfixes in the midi engine
improved piano grooves in ballads
Full Split Screen support for iPads
Performance mode shows the period that is being played
1.9.78
2020-06-14
1. Background audio is now supported
2. More choices for swing bass patterns, such as half-time feel
3. More grooves have been added, like a 12/8 blues groove
4. Reworked the Song Editor allowing more detailed metadata such as keywords to be added to the songs. These will be used for searches in the Songistic Songs Library (not yet available).
1.9.6
2020-05-22
1. Full native import of iReal songs/playlists/archives from any device
2. Fixed instrument translation bug
3. Improved detection of AABA songs for auto-navigation
4. Numerous small bugfixes
5. Added new grooves
Added more songs, more demos to the library, added new grooves like Calypso
1.8.2
2020-04-18
Many interface improvements, also much improved musicxml importing capabilities. New Latin package added, with improved grooves. New songs added to JAZZ and POP packages! Gypsy jazz package has 300 verified chord charts. Improved playalong styles, improved Swing, Funk, Salsa, Samba, Montuno in this update. Improved jazz swing groove. Updated documentation. Enjoy!
1.7.0
2020-03-19
Added a tutorial to help new user learn the basics of Songistic. New songs added to JAZZ and POP packages! Gypsy jazz package has 300 verified chord charts. Improved playalong styles, improved Swing, Funk, Salsa, Samba, Montuno in this update. Improved jazz swing groove. Updated documentation. fixed many minor bugs in the Song Editor. Enjoy!