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Changelog

New features and improvements to Fretlist.

March 17, 2026v1.3.0

  • Bluetooth page turner support - pair any Bluetooth pedal (AirTurn, PageFlip, iRig BlueTurn) to navigate between songs in setlist Play Mode
  • PageUp/PageDown keys - navigate songs in setlist Play Mode, or scroll in single-song mode
  • Setlist Play Mode tips - first-time hint dialog explains swipe, arrow keys, and page turner navigation
  • "Play Setlist" button on the setlist overview in Play Mode - clearer entry point to start performing
  • Song notes in Play Mode - setlist notes now display prominently below the title during performance
  • Duration display improvements - song duration shown as plain text (not a badge) and right-aligned in setlist views
  • Consistent close buttons across Play Mode dialogs
  • Updated onboarding checklist and landing page to highlight setlist Play Mode

March 16, 2026v1.2.0

  • Redesigned transpose & capo controls - both are now always visible in a single row instead of hidden behind a toggle switch
  • Mutual exclusivity - transpose and capo can't be used at the same time; switching shows a confirmation to reset the other
  • Instrument-aware controls - capo is hidden for piano and bass, since those instruments don't use a capo
  • View toggle improvements - "Show all / Hide all" option added to the song View dropdown, matching setlists
  • Fixed key selection - setting a song's key to "None" in the editor no longer reverts to the auto-detected key
  • Piano and bass instruments no longer show a capo dropdown in the song editor

March 14, 2026v1.1.0

  • Live app preview on homepage - try the real Fretlist app directly on the landing page inside interactive device mockups (phone, tablet, desktop)
  • New pricing page - three-column layout showing Pro (free during Early Access), Duo (coming soon), and Band (coming soon) with separate waitlists
  • Expanded FAQ - 12 questions covering pricing, Play Mode, offline support, import, sharing, Duo & Band plans, and more
  • Improved Plans modal - context-aware title and description, updated Duo and Band feature lists, separate waitlist signups

March 8, 2026v1.0.0

  • Offline mode (Pro) - your songs, setlists, and Play Mode now work without an internet connection. Perfect for stages with unreliable WiFi.
  • Automatic sync - data syncs to your device in the background and stays up to date across devices via real-time sync
  • Offline Play Mode - enter Play Mode offline with full auto-scroll, section navigation, and setlist navigation
  • Smart error recovery - friendly offline error pages with automatic retry when connectivity returns
  • Sync status indicator - see when your data was last synced in the sidebar

March 2, 2026v0.25.0

  • Batch-share setlist songs - share all songs in a setlist with one toggle, making each song individually viewable
  • Smart import CTA - shared songs show 'View in library' if you already have it, or 'Add to my Fretlist' if you don't
  • Demo song for new users - every new account starts with a sample chord sheet to explore the app
  • Improved shared page design - cleaner layout with 'Shared by' attribution and clickable song titles

February 25, 2026v0.24.0

  • Cinematic Play Mode transitions - entering and exiting Play Mode now has a theatrical stage-like animation
  • Instant navigation - songs, setlists, and Play Mode load instantly from client-side cache
  • Minor key support - songs in minor keys (Am, Em, etc.) now transpose correctly
  • Bar notation transposition - chord lines above tab notation now transpose along with the rest of the song
  • Faster cold starts - non-blocking activity tracking and deduplicated queries for snappier page loads
  • Improved import rendering - better handling of bar notation, colon-style headers, and DOCX stanza breaks
  • Blog - new blog section with articles about chord sheets, setlists, and gigging tips

February 22, 2026v0.20.0

  • Import songs - upload a PDF, Word doc, plain text, or ChordPro file and AI parses it into a chord sheet
  • Paste to import - paste raw text directly instead of uploading a file
  • Draft status - imported songs that need review are saved as drafts and highlighted in the sidebar
  • Import feedback - thumbs up/down after import so you can flag parsing issues
  • Onboarding import card - new users see an import prompt on the dashboard to get songs in fast
  • What's New card - dashboard highlights the import feature for existing users

February 16, 2026v0.14.0

  • Share songs & setlists - Pro users can create public links to share chord sheets and setlists with anyone
  • Shared song view - visitors can transpose, toggle capo view, and print without an account
  • Shared setlist view - displays song list with key, capo, and duration badges
  • Dynamic social previews - shared links show song and setlist details in link previews
  • Email sharing - send shared links by email directly from the share modal
  • WhatsApp sharing - share links directly via WhatsApp from the share modal
  • Print-optimized shared pages - clean print layout for shared songs and setlists
  • User number displayed on settings page

February 14, 2026v0.13.0

  • Welcome email - new users receive a welcome email with quick start tips
  • Loading feedback - buttons show spinners during navigation so the app never feels stuck
  • Collapsible song details - metadata section in the editor collapses for more editing space
  • Fixed chord detection - lyrics starting with A-G no longer incorrectly treated as chord lines

February 12, 2026v0.12.0

  • Export songs - export individual songs as ChordPro, plain text, PDF, Word, or JSON from the action menu
  • Export setlists - export individual setlists as plain text, PDF, or Word from the action menu
  • Pro feature gating - Play Mode, printing, and bulk export are now Pro features
  • Early Bird spots reduced to 20 - first 20 users get Pro free forever
  • Song view actions - duplicate, archive, and delete directly from the song page without entering the editor
  • Setlist view actions - duplicate and delete directly from the setlist page
  • Tooltips on song badges - hover over favorite star, demo, and archived icons for descriptions

February 11, 2026v0.11.0

  • Redesigned song and setlist editors - cleaner layout with mobile back button and page title in topbar
  • Song details moved to a dialog - click the summary bar to edit metadata without leaving the lyrics editor
  • Duplicate songs and setlists - clone via the action menu, opens as 'Copy of' for editing
  • Demo and archive actions - mark songs as demo with the flask icon next to the title, archive from the action menu
  • Live preview panel - resizable side-by-side chord sheet preview with session memory
  • Confirm before deleting sets - prevents accidental removal of sets with songs

February 8, 2026v0.10.0

  • Ukulele support - choose between guitar and ukulele with instrument-specific tunings and capo range
  • Flats/sharps toggle - switch between sharp (F#) and flat (Gb) notation per song, carried into Play Mode
  • Refreshed color system - amber accents for chords and key, teal for utility badges
  • SF Mono font - cleaner monospace type across chord sheets and metadata

February 6, 2026v0.9.0

  • Faster page loads - pages now load noticeably quicker, especially setlists
  • Smoother Play Mode entry - loading indicator while preparing your performance view

February 3, 2026v0.8.0

  • Play Mode - full-screen, distraction-free view for live performance
  • Auto-scroll with adjustable speed - hands-free chord sheet scrolling
  • Wake lock keeps your screen on during performances
  • Setlist navigation - swipe or use arrow keys to move between songs
  • Section navigation - jump to Verse, Chorus, Bridge with a tap
  • Keyboard shortcuts for one-handed control on stage
  • Device-aware font sizing - optimized defaults for phone, tablet, and desktop
  • Song duration tracking - add duration to each song and see total set length
  • Set timing - plan your gig with target durations per set and see remaining time at a glance

January 31, 2026v0.7.2

  • Transpose controls - shift displayed chords up or down by semitones
  • Nashville Number System - view chords as scale degrees (1, 4, 5) instead of letters
  • Key selector in Nashville mode - see how chords relate to any key
  • Capo info now visible in setlist song list

January 26, 2026v0.7.1

  • Flat key support - choose between sharps (A#) or flats (Bb) per song
  • Written date field - track when songs were written with new sort option
  • Current filter - quickly filter out archived songs
  • Archived songs now visible in song list with muted styling
  • Redesigned landing page with dark theme and animated gradient effects
  • Bracket-style section headers like [verse] and [chorus] now formatted as headings
  • Instant sidebar updates - new songs and edits appear immediately without refresh

January 24, 2026v0.7.0

  • Meet the maker - new About section on the landing page

January 23, 2026v0.6.0

  • Export all songs or setlists from settings in ChordPro, PDF, Word, or plain text format
  • No lock-in promise - your data belongs to you, export anytime even on the free plan

January 22, 2026v0.5.0

  • Dark mode support with system preference detection
  • Improved UI styling with rounded toggle buttons
  • Cookie consent banner with privacy-friendly analytics
  • Performance improvements - faster page loads with parallel data fetching

January 20, 2026v0.4.0

  • Profile avatar upload - personalize your account with a profile picture
  • Password authentication - sign up with email and password as an alternative to Google
  • FAQ section on landing page
  • Quick-create buttons on songs and setlists pages
  • App preview slideshow on landing page
  • Improved mobile layout with fixed header
  • Better accessibility throughout the app

January 19, 2026v0.3.0

  • Duplicate setlist feature - quickly copy an existing setlist
  • Originals filter - filter your song list to show only original songs
  • Song notes in setlists (Pro) - add performance notes to songs within a setlist
  • Hide keys toggle - option to hide key information in setlist view
  • Print setlists (Pro) - print your setlists for stage or rehearsal
  • Search, sort, and filter - find songs and setlists quickly with the new sidebar search
  • Song status - mark songs as demo or archived
  • Favorite songs - star your most-used songs for quick access
  • Original artist field - track cover songs with the original artist
  • Email notifications for plan upgrades

January 17, 2026v0.2.0

  • Screenshot support in feedback - attach screenshots when sending feedback
  • Loading skeletons - smoother loading experience throughout the app
  • Improved mobile navigation

January 16, 2026v0.1.0

  • Early Bird launch - claim your Pro account at a discounted rate
  • Account deletion - delete your account and all data from settings
  • Feedback system - share your thoughts and help shape Fretlist
  • Privacy Policy and Terms of Service pages