ShowLyrics Features

🌐 URL-Based Multi Screen Output

ShowLyrics provides a URL routing output system for each screen:

• Main Screen
• Lower Third
• Foldback Monitor

All outputs can be accessed via local network (IP).

🎦 Transparent OBS Lower Third

Use Lower Third output as a transparent browser source in OBS or vMix without extra green screen or chroma key.

🇬🇧 Bilingual Lyrics Display

Display bilingual lyrics easily using the // symbol:

• Primary language
• Subtitle / translation

⚙️ Subtitle Styling Settings

Configure subtitle display globally:

• Text color
• Font size
• Font family

✨ GPU Accelerated Text Animations

Smooth lyrics animations powered by GPU for maximum performance:

• Fade animation
• Stagger animation
• Wave animation

📏 Real-Time Lyrics Position Adjustment

Adjust text position live (Padding Control):

• Horizontal (X)
• Vertical (Y)

🔤 Offline Font Rendering

Use local fonts without internet. Just type the font name (Impact, Cinzel, etc.) and render natively from Windows.

↩️ Smart Word Wrap

Word wrap algorithm ensures no words are cut off and looks clean on any screen size.

☀️ Text Glow and Shadow Effects

Enhance readability with Glow and Shadow effects. Highly effective for bright backgrounds.

🎚️ Constant Speed Running Text

Running text (alert banner) moves at a constant speed (pixels per second), regardless of text length.

📄 Import Lyrics from TXT File

Upload .txt files for automatic lyrics import and verse parsing into the database.

✂️ Auto Split Lyrics Slides

Use empty lines (double enter) to split lyrics slides automatically without manual editing.

📦 Export Full Setlist as ZIP

Export your entire setlist and song database in a single ZIP file for backup or transfer.

🧠 Duplicate Song Detection

During import, the system detects duplicate song titles and updates existing data automatically.

🗂️ High Performance Lyrics Database

Database uses lazy loading. Remains lightning fast even with thousands of songs.

🧬 Per Song Custom Styling

Every song can have unique configurations (colors, layout, effects) saved in JSON.

🌍 Multi Level Editing System

Three flexible editing modes: Per Song, Per Preset, and Global Settings.

🛡️ Undo Protection

Press Cancel to revert changes and prevent accidental edits during live shows.

⚠️ Unsaved Changes Reminder

The Save button flashes if there are unsaved modifications.

🗑️ Safe Delete System

Removing from setlist does not delete from library. Permanent deletion requires confirmation.

⚡ Keyboard Shortcuts

Fast control without a mouse: V (Verse), C (Chorus), B (Bridge).

🏷️ Fast Lyrics Tagging

Use SHIFT + V / C to tag slides quickly during editing.

✏️ Live Editing During Show

Edit text live (Right-click → edit). Updates appear instantly on screen.

📴 Clear Screen

Hides the display without breaking the current slide flow.

💬 Private Stage Messaging

Send private notes to the stage monitor (Foldback) without the audience seeing.

⏱️ Countdown Timer

Add real-time countdown timers for speakers or event segments.

🔒 Secure HWID Lock License

Software licenses are locked to hardware using secure cloud encryption.

🩺 System Diagnostics

Monitor system health: JSON validation, RAM usage, and error detection.

🔐 Chrome Permissions Setup

Enable Local Fonts Access and Clipboard Access for optimal performance.

📱 ShowLyrics Sender Media

Companion remote media application that helps you control and send files from other computers on the local network:

• Remote control PowerPoint (PPT) presentations
• Wireless video and photo streaming
• Send audio files (Coming Soon)
• Stream live camera (Coming Soon)