VS Live Pro Manual

What happens when I open the app?

• The app opens the splash screen, loads the language and goes through authentication before releasing the main screen.
• After login, the app checks the plan, license, device and enables the features compatible with the account.

Why does the app sometimes ask for internet?

• Playback works offline, but login, license, subscription, manual license and community require internet.
• When periodic verification is required, the app shows a screen asking for connection until it validates again.

How do I change the app language?

• Open the app menu, expand the Language section and choose PT, EN or ES.

Does the screen stay on during the show?

• Yes. The app keeps the screen on while it is open to prevent locking during the performance.

What is new at V3 startup?

• After the initial Coach Marks and audio-output selection when required, V3 displays an overview of the new features.
• Tap GOT IT — DO NOT SHOW AGAIN to stop showing that overview on subsequent launches.

Where should I place my music files?

• Copy or move your music files to a folder on the device.
• Then, in VS Live Pro, tap Select Folder and choose the exact folder where the files are saved.
• If you choose the wrong folder, above or below the actual audio folder, the songs may not appear in the library.

Which file organization formats does the app recognize?

• VS Live Pro recognizes songs in Stereo Split (L/R) and also in Multitrack with separate files per channel.
• In both cases, keep the files inside the same folder selected in the app.
• Use clear file names to make identification easier in the library and queue.

How does Stereo Split (L/R) work?

• Stereo Split means the backing track and click are in the same audio file, separated by channel: one side with the backing track and the other side with the click.
• In this case, the file is a normal song file, for example: SONG NAME.mp3.
• After selecting the folder, the app lists the song in the library so you can add it to the playback queue.
• If the click is on the wrong side, use the invert channels button on the song. This setting is saved for that song/setlist until you add or configure it again.

How does Multitrack work?

• Multitrack means each instrument, guide, voice, click or channel is in a separate file.
• You can organize your songs in two ways, and both formats can be used together inside the same folder selected in the app:
• 1) By subfolders: the subfolder name becomes the song name and every audio file inside it becomes a track of that same song.
• 2) By the traditional format: loose files use the same song base name and the channel name in parentheses at the end of the file name.
• V3 supports up to 16 channels on Android, 32 on iOS and 64 on macOS per song, including CLICK, subject to device audio limitations.

How can I organize Multitrack songs?

• You can use subfolders and loose files together inside the same folder selected in the app.
• Example organization:
• FOLDER SELECTED IN THE APP
• │
• ├── Song A (subfolder)
• │ ├── click.wav
• │ ├── bass.wav
• │ └── drums.wav
• │
• ├── Song B (subfolder)
• │ ├── click.wav
• │ ├── guitar.wav
• │ └── keys.wav
• │
• ├── Song C (Click).wav
• ├── Song C (Guitar).wav
• │
• ├── Song D (Click).wav
• ├── Song D (Bass).wav
• ├── Song D (Keys).wav
• │
• ├── Song E (Click).wav
• └── Song E (Drums).wav
• In the example above, “(subfolder)” only indicates visually that Song A and Song B are subfolders. You do not need to include “(subfolder)” in the actual folder name.
• For subfolders, the subfolder name identifies the song and the audio files inside it become tracks of that song.
• For loose files, keep the traditional SONG NAME (INSTRUMENT) format. VS Live Pro continues to group them automatically by base name.
• If multiple songs are stored inside the same subfolder, use the traditional SONG NAME (INSTRUMENT) format so the app can separate each song correctly.

Can I choose any name inside the parentheses?

• Yes. You can use names such as CLICK, BASS, DRUMS, KEYS, GUITAR, PERCUSSION, GUIDE VOICE or any other name that helps your organization.
• The key point is to keep the same base name before the parentheses.
• Correct example: MY SONG (CLICK).mp3 and MY SONG (BASS).mp3.
• Problematic example: MY SONG (CLICK).mp3 and MY NEW SONG (BASS).mp3, because the base name is not the same.

What should I do after the songs appear in the library?

• Tap a song in the library to add it to the playback queue.
• Then, if needed, add pauses to the repertoire.
• When there is a pause in the queue, playback will pause automatically and wait for Play to continue.
• Use the player controls, PADS, volumes, BUS and Stems to run the live show.

Tips to avoid recognition problems

• When using subfolders, keep only the tracks for the corresponding song inside them; if multiple songs are stored in the same subfolder, use the traditional SONG NAME (INSTRUMENT) format.
• When using loose files, make sure the base name is exactly the same for every track of the same song.
• Avoid renaming or moving files after saving setlists.
• Use audio extensions compatible with the app.
• Before the show, open the folder in the app, add the songs to the queue and test playback calmly.

How do I load my songs?

• Tap the library button and select the folder where your files are located.
• The app prepares the list and saves the folder to make future access easier.

What should I do if the folder appears empty?

• Check that the files are actually inside the selected folder.
• Avoid selecting a folder above or below the real audio folder.

Can I change the folder later?

• Yes. Open the library again and select another folder.
• After that, check your setlists, because moved or renamed files may not be found.

What happens if a song disappears from the device?

• The app identifies that the file is not available and reports the problem instead of getting stuck in infinite loading.

How do I refresh the library on Android?

• V3 checks the previously prepared local library first to make subsequent launches faster.
• Use Refresh Library after adding new files to the original folder.

How do I build the queue?

• Tap songs in the library to add them to the queue.
• Organize the order before the show to reduce risk on stage.

What does the queue save?

• The queue saves name, path, duration, played status, L/R inversion, stereo split mode and stems when multitrack is available.
• This information is also included in saved setlists.

How do I know the total show time?

• The app calculates the total duration of the queue/setlist.
• Programmed pauses appear in the playback queue and in the repertoire PDF.

Is there a song limit in the queue?

• FREE: smaller limit to try the app.
• 7-day access: larger limit.
• Recurring Pro: songs and setlists with no practical limit.

How do I remove a stem from just one queued song?

• In the Playback Queue, tap a song to open its stems, select the track and use the remove option.
• Only that song in the queue/Setlist is changed; the original audio file remains untouched.
• Stem removal in the playback queue is not performed through the Timeline.

What is PLAY for?

• Starts the selected song or resumes paused playback.
• Use it before the beginning of each track or after a pause.

What is the difference between PAUSE and STOP?

• PAUSE keeps the current song position.
• STOP ends playback and returns to the stopped state.

What does NEXT do?

• Advances to the next song or next queue action.
• After a programmed pause, use NEXT to continue the repertoire.

What appears at the end of the show?

• When the queue reaches the end, the app shows the end-of-show screen.
• Tap the screen to close the message.

What is different about END OF SHOW?

• The END OF SHOW overlay appears when the queue finishes.
• You can dismiss it by tapping the screen, or by sending PLAY from a MIDI pedal or keyboard.

Where are LOOP and REGIONS indicators on the Home screen?

• While playing or paused, active LOOP/REGIONS indicators appear beside the elapsed/total time below the progress bar.
• They are hidden in STOP state.

How does two-finger volume control work?

• Touch a compatible area with 2 fingers at the same time.
• Rotate both fingers as if you were turning a physical knob/potentiometer.
• Turning clockwise increases the gain.
• Turning counterclockwise lowers the gain.
• The app shows the TRACK MASTER overlay with the dB value while you adjust it.

Where can I use this feature?

• On the empty area of the main app screen.
• On the Stems area, after tapping a song in the playback queue.
• On the PADS area.

How do I use it on the main screen?

• On the main screen, touch an empty area with 2 fingers, away from the main buttons.
• Keep both fingers on the screen and rotate them like a knob.
• This adjusts the TRACK MASTER for the current/selected song by changing the overall stem gain.

How do I use it in the Stems area?

• Tap a song in the playback queue to open the Stems area.
• In the Stems area, touch with 2 fingers and rotate like a knob.
• This adjusts the TRACK MASTER for that song while keeping the overall stem balance and saving the gain in dB.

How do I use it on the PADS screen?

• On the PADS screen, touch the pads area with 2 fingers.
• Rotate both fingers like a knob to raise or lower the TRACK MASTER for the active/selected song.
• This shortcut lets you correct volume quickly without leaving PADS navigation.

What does this control change?

• The gesture adjusts the song overall gain in dB, like a TRACK MASTER.
• The value is limited between -36.0 dB and +36.0 dB.
• Near 0 dB, the app may snap the value to 0.0 dB to make it easier to return to the original volume.

When should I use it carefully?

• During a live performance, use small and smooth rotations to avoid sudden volume changes.
• Always test the gesture before the show so you get used to the knob response.

How do I open PADS?

• Tap the grid icon on the main screen.
• Each song in the queue becomes a visual PAD.

What happens with 2 taps on a PAD?

• Double-tapping a song PAD plays that song directly.
• Use this when you want to start a specific song immediately from the PADS screen.

What happens with 1 tap on the active PAD?

• Tapping the active PAD opens the Restart and Stop options.
• Use Restart to start the current song again from the beginning.
• Use Stop to stop the current playback.

What happens with 1 tap on a non-active PAD?

• Tapping a non-active song PAD opens the option to set it as the next song.
• This lets you prepare the next song without starting it immediately.

How does the active pause PAD work?

• When you tap the active Pause PAD, the app opens the option to play the next song.
• Use this option to leave the pause and continue the repertoire.

How does a non-active pause PAD work?

• When you tap a non-active Pause PAD, the app opens the option to set that pause as next.
• This lets you prepare the next stop in the show without starting anything immediately.

Can I reorder the queue using PADS?

• Yes. Tap and hold the PAD you want to move.
• While holding the PAD, drag it to the new position in the queue.
• Release the PAD when it is in the correct place.
• Use this mainly while preparing the repertoire before the show.
• During a live performance, use it carefully to avoid changing the order by mistake.

What improved in V3 PADS?

• Reorder the queue by dragging the PADS and use pinch gestures to adjust the view on supported devices.
• The active PAD can show LOOP and REGIONS indicators without opening the Timeline.

What is BUS?

• BUS is the internal output used by the app to separate backing track, click, guide and stems.
• The app works with Multi BUS and adapts the BUSes to the real number of channels in the current output.

Why do not all BUSes appear?

• The app shows only the BUSes possible for the current output.
• If the native output has few channels, fewer BUSes are available. With a multichannel interface, more BUSes may appear.

Are the volumes independent?

• Yes. Each BUS can have independent volume.
• Changes are applied in real time and can be saved.

Does routing change when switching interface?

• The app adapts routing according to the number of available channels.
• When returning to the native output, incompatible routes are adjusted to the real output.

Does the app recognize multitrack?

• Yes. VS Live Pro recognizes stems from the same song and organizes the channels for multitrack playback.
• Stems such as click receive special ordering and routing handling.

What can I adjust per stem?

• On each stem/channel, you can adjust BUS, enable/disable Mute, use Solo when available and control individual gain in dB.
• Stem gain can go from -36 dB to +36 dB.

How do I change the BUS of a stem?

• Tap the song inside the playback queue to open the Stems area.
• Locate the channel/stem you want to send to another output.
• Use the BUS selector on the channel itself to choose the correct destination, according to the BUSes available on the current output or connected interface.
• The app adapts BUS options to the real number of channels available on the device or interface.

How do I adjust the individual volume of a stem?

• In the Stems area, tap and hold the channel/stem you want to adjust.
• When holding the channel, the app lets you change the individual volume/gain of that stem.
• Use this when you need to increase or decrease only one instrument, voice, click, guide or cue track without changing the overall song volume.
• This control is different from the two-finger TRACK MASTER: here the adjustment is individual to the selected stem/channel.

What is the Mute button for?

• The Mute button silences only that stem/channel.
• Use Mute to temporarily remove an instrument, voice, click, guide or any specific channel from playback.
• When Mute is disabled, the stem plays again according to the configured volume, gain and BUS.

Are the settings saved?

• Yes. The app saves BUS, mute, solo and gain per song.
• When opened again, the settings are automatically reapplied.

What if the file is not a real multitrack?

• The app can handle stereo split files, creating a practical separation between backing track and click when applicable.

Where can I remove a stem without deleting its file?

• Tap the song in the Playback Queue to open its individual stem list.
• Use the remove-track option there. This changes only the queued/Setlist song, not the source audio file.

How do I open the Timeline and select NORMAL or LIVE?

• Select a song in the playback queue and open the Timeline.
• NORMAL contains track and Timeline editing tools. LIVE organizes performance using REGIONS and a queue of song sections.

How do I select one or more tracks?

• Use SELECT to select the track or tracks you want to edit.
• Tap outside the selection to clear it. Gain, BUS, MUTE and SOLO remain available on the track strip.

How do I set individual trims and fades?

• Select a track on the Timeline and adjust its start and end points.
• Use Fade In or Fade Out to soften the beginning or ending; each stem has its own settings.
• These are non-destructive edits: the source audio files are not changed.

How do I create and edit MARKERS?

• Enable MARKERS and add a marker at the desired ruler position.
• Move, edit or remove the marker as needed.

What is MIDI on the Timeline for?

• Add timed MIDI events to control compatible external gear or software.
• Available message types include Program Change (PC), Control Change (CC) and Note, with channel and value settings.

How do I use AUTO volume automation?

• Enable AUTO, choose one or more tracks and add points over time.
• The curve controls relative volume changes during playback; move or delete points as needed.
• Test automation in rehearsal before a live show.

How do LOOP and ruler selections work?

• Select a ruler range or a Region and enable LOOP to repeat that portion.
• In LIVE mode, LOOP can target the Region under the playhead.
• Turn LOOP off to resume normal playback flow.

What are TRANSITIONS and SNAP?

• TRANSITIONS provides DIRECT, SMOOTH and CROSSFADE options for moving between regions, subject to audio preparation and support.
• SNAP helps align edits to the selected Timeline reference.

How do UNDO and REDO work?

• UNDO reverses recent Timeline edits; REDO restores an undone edit.
• On macOS, use Command+Z and Command+Shift+Z. Edit history has a step limit.

How do I navigate and zoom?

• Tap the ruler to position the playhead and move through the song.
• Zoom horizontally for precise waveforms, trims, AUTO points and Region boundaries.
• You can also navigate vertically through the track list.

How do I create a Region?

• On the Timeline, enable REGIONS, define a range and choose a name and color.
• Names such as INTRO, VERSE, CHORUS, SOLO, BRIDGE and OUTRO make sections easy to find.

How do I edit or delete a Region?

• Adjust the Region boundaries and edit its name or color.
• Use a context menu on macOS or a long press on mobile devices for additional options, including deletion.

What is REGIONS MAP?

• REGIONS MAP shows the song sections and their performance queue.
• Select a Region and reorder queued sections by dragging them to a new position.

How do I switch between the full Timeline and the Region queue?

• Use the Region Queue switch on REGIONS MAP: on plays the ordered Region queue, while off follows the normal Timeline.
• Check the switch before starting a performance.

How can I repeat a section live?

• Enable LOOP while playing inside a Region to repeat it at its endpoint.
• The LOOP indicator shows that repeating is active. Turn it off to continue.

Can REGIONS MAP stay open between songs?

• REGIONS MAP can remain open when moving to another song.
• If the current song has no Regions, the map and its button may be hidden.

How do I connect a MIDI pedal or controller?

• Open MIDI Settings, connect the controller over supported USB or Bluetooth MIDI, and refresh the device list.
• Select the MIDI input recognized by the system. Bluetooth MIDI may require pairing in the operating system.

How do I set up MIDI Learn?

• Under MIDI PEDAL CONTROL, select an action, tap LEARN and press the desired pedal button.
• The app maps the received command to that action. Test it before your show.

What actions can I control?

• Depending on the available options, PLAY/PAUSE, STOP, NEXT, LOOP, screens/PADS and master volume can be mapped.
• Other compatible MIDI controllers can be used as well.

What are MIDI IN and MIDI OUT?

• MIDI IN receives controller commands for VS Live Pro.
• MIDI OUT sends Timeline events to external devices and apps through the selected output.
• Use the MIDI output test to verify the connection.

Can I send automated MIDI messages during a song?

• Yes. Add PC, CC or Note events at the desired Timeline positions.
• Set the channel and other message parameters, then test the receiving device.

How do I start Remote Control?

• Open Remote Control in the VS Live Pro menu and enable the local connection.
• Connect the controller device and player to the same Wi-Fi network or compatible hotspot.

How do I authorize another device?

• Use the QR code or connection information provided by the player.
• Approve the incoming request on VS Live Pro. QR invitations have a short lifetime and single-use approval.

How do I end or revoke access?

• Open the authorized-device list in Remote Control.
• Use REVOKE for an individual device or END ACCESS to terminate active authorizations.

Does Remote Control require internet?

• Local playback commands use the same local network, without relying on a remote service for the control connection.
• Both devices must remain connected to the same network.

What is a .vsl project?

• It is a VS Live Pro project package containing the Setlist and related song settings.
• Depending on the export choice, the package can also contain the required audio files.

How do I export a project?

• Choose Export .vsl Project and enter or adjust the proposed filename.
• Choose PROJECT ONLY for a package without audio or INCLUDE AUDIO to bundle the required files.
• Exporting with audio may take longer depending on the size of the project.

What is the difference between exporting with and without audio?

• PROJECT ONLY creates a smaller file, but matching audio must be located on the destination device.
• INCLUDE AUDIO can produce a large file and needs space to save and transfer it. Only share audio you are authorized to distribute.

How do I import a .vsl project?

• Choose Import .vsl Project and select the exported file.
• The app reads the project, restores Setlist data and checks embedded audio when present.

How do I find audio for a project imported without files?

• Open the imported Setlist and tap a pending song to locate the corresponding audio.
• Select an audio folder. The app checks matches before linking tracks to avoid incorrect associations.

Are audio and MIDI settings preserved?

• The package stores supported Setlist, song, track and Timeline settings.
• Review device-specific MIDI and preference settings when importing; apply them only when prompted and desired.

What if the destination device supports fewer channels?

• VS Live Pro warns about the channel limit and excess tracks may be unavailable for playback.
• Check the audio output, BUS routing and stems before performing.

Why can large projects take longer?

• Including WAV/MP3 audio increases the data that must be checked and packaged.
• Before transferring, confirm available device storage and the file size supported by the chosen sharing service.

Why is loading faster on later launches?

• V3 reuses locally prepared library data when available rather than repeating unnecessary work at every startup.
• The first preparation may take longer for a large library.

How do I clear only the LIBRARY cache?

• Go to Preferences > Clear Cache > LIBRARY and confirm.
• The library is scheduled to be rebuilt at the next startup from its originally authorized folder. Keep that folder available.

How do I clear only the WAVEFORMS cache?

• Go to Preferences > Clear Cache > WAVEFORMS and confirm.
• Saved waveform peaks are discarded and recalculated when needed.

What remains safe when clearing cache?

• Original audio, Setlists, Regions, project settings, login and license are not removed by these options.
• Stop playback before clearing cache or preparing the library again.

How do I separate click and backing track?

• In stereo split files, one side can contain the backing track and the other the click.
• In real multitrack, separation is done by stem/channel.

What is Invert L/R for?

• Quickly corrects when the backing track and click are on the wrong sides.
• The setting is saved automatically.

Can the click go to a specific BUS?

• Yes. The click can be routed to the desired BUS, according to the available output.

How do I save a setlist?

• Build the show queue and save it with a name.
• Then you can load that repertoire in another rehearsal or performance.

What is included in the setlist?

• Songs, order, pauses, duration, split information, inversion and stems when available.

Can I delete old setlists?

• Yes. Delete setlists that will no longer be used to keep things organized.

Is there a setlist limit?

• FREE and one-time access have limitations.
• In Pro, setlists have no practical limit, according to the plan.

Can I transfer a Setlist to another device?

• Yes. Export a .vsl project with its Setlist data and optionally the audio files.
• Import the .vsl project on the destination device. If you excluded audio, you will need to locate the matching audio folder.

How do I generate the PDF?

• Save or load a setlist and use the option to generate PDF.
• The file can be opened or shared from the phone.

What appears in the PDF?

• Song list, pauses, organized columns, estimated show time, date and pages.

Does the PDF follow the plan?

• Yes. In the FREE plan, the PDF follows the usage limits.
• In Pro, the feature is unlocked according to the subscribed plan.

How do I use a pause?

• Add the pause as a queue item.
• It appears between songs and also appears in the repertoire PDF.

What happens when the pause is reached?

• The app informs that there is a programmed pause and automatically pauses playback.
• Use PLAY or double-tap PADS to continue.

Can I use an audio interface?

• Yes, as long as the device recognizes the interface without an incompatible external driver.
• The app detects the native output and connected interfaces.

Does the number of BUSes change with the interface?

• Yes. The app shows BUSes according to the real number of available channels.
• A multichannel interface can unlock more routing possibilities.

What happens if I remove the interface?

• The app adapts routing to the available native output.
• Check the BUSes before playing again.

How do I select and test audio outputs in V3?

• Open Audio Output / Audio Settings to select the built-in output or a detected interface.
• Audio Diagnostics can help identify which physical output carries each test signal.
• On Android, USB Direct, Automatic and USB Compatibility modes depend on the connected equipment.

Which plans exist?

• FREE to try the app.
• One-time 7-day access.
• Recurring Pro monthly/yearly according to the plans available on the site.

What are the FREE limits?

• Up to 5 songs, tracks up to 5 minutes, 1 setlist and 1 device.

How does 7-day access work?

• Use unlocked for 7 days, up to 25 songs, 1 setlist, automatic PDF, 1 device and no automatic renewal.

What does Pro unlock?

• Songs and setlists with no practical limit, automatic PDF and professional stage features, according to the subscribed plan.

Does the app play offline?

• Yes. Playback works offline.
• Internet is used for login, license, subscription, community and periodic verifications.

What do I find in the menu?

• Language, setlists, preferences, account, subscription, manual license, community, support and legal information.

Where do I manage subscription?

• From the app menu, you can access the subscription/plans area when available.

Where do I report an error?

• Use the support/report error options in the app menu or the official VS Live Pro channels.

Where do I clear the library and waveform caches?

• Open Preferences > Clear Cache and choose LIBRARY or WAVEFORMS.
• LIBRARY schedules rebuilding at the next startup using the original folder; WAVEFORMS clears saved peaks for regeneration.
• Neither option deletes the original audio files or project data.