Setlists: Organize and Manage Your Musical Collections

Setlists in Recompose are more than just a way to organize your compositions – they're a powerful tool for creating meaningful musical collections that tell a story. Whether you're preparing for a live performance, creating a themed album, or simply organizing your work by mood or style, our setlist system makes it easy and intuitive.

What Are Setlists?

Setlists are curated collections of your compositions that you can organize, customize, and share. Think of them as playlists, but specifically designed for composers and musicians who want to showcase their work in a particular context.

Key Features

Flexible Organization Create setlists for any purpose:

  • **Performance Sets**: Organize compositions for live performances
  • **Themed Collections**: Group compositions by mood, genre, or concept
  • **Work-in-Progress**: Keep track of compositions you're still developing
  • **Collaborative Sets**: Share setlists with band members or collaborators

Customization Options Make each setlist unique:

  • **Custom Names and Descriptions**: Give your setlists meaningful titles
  • **Order Management**: Drag and drop to reorder compositions
  • **Visual Themes**: Choose colors and styles that match your setlist's mood
  • **Duration Tracking**: See total playtime for performance planning

Sharing and Collaboration

  • **Public Setlists**: Share your collections with the community
  • **Private Collections**: Keep personal sets private
  • **Collaborative Editing**: Work together on setlists with other musicians
  • **Export Options**: Export setlists for external use

Use Cases

Performance Preparation Create setlists for different types of performances:

  • **Acoustic Sets**: Intimate, stripped-down compositions
  • **High-Energy Sets**: Upbeat, energetic performances
  • **Emotional Journeys**: Sets that take audiences on an emotional ride
  • **Encore Sets**: Special compositions for encore performances

Portfolio Development Use setlists to showcase your work:

  • **Best of Collection**: Your strongest compositions
  • **Genre Showcases**: Demonstrate versatility across different styles
  • **Evolution Timeline**: Show your musical growth over time
  • **Client Presentations**: Professional collections for potential clients

Creative Organization Organize your creative process:

  • **Inspiration Boards**: Collect compositions that inspire you
  • **Development Queue**: Compositions in various stages of completion
  • **Mood Boards**: Collections based on emotional themes
  • **Seasonal Sets**: Compositions that fit specific times of year

Getting Started with Setlists

1. **Create Your First Setlist**: Start with a simple collection of your favorite compositions 2. **Add Descriptions**: Write meaningful descriptions for each setlist 3. **Organize by Theme**: Group compositions that work well together 4. **Share with Others**: Make your setlists public to inspire the community 5. **Iterate and Improve**: Continuously refine your setlists based on feedback

The setlist feature transforms how you think about organizing your musical work, turning individual compositions into cohesive, meaningful collections that tell your musical story.

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