Quick Start Guide
BandBug is the all-in-one platform for gigging musicians. Manage your bands, coordinate schedules, build set lists, and create performance-ready backing tracks.
#What is BandBug?
BandBug is the all-in-one platform for gigging musicians. Whether you need to coordinate your band's schedule, build a set list for Saturday's gig, tune up before a rehearsal, or turn a song into a performance-ready backing track, BandBug has you covered.
Band Management
Create bands, invite members, manage gigs, venues, and finances. Your whole band organized in one shared workspace.
Availability and Scheduling
Members mark their available or blocked dates on a shared calendar. See at a glance when the whole band is free to rehearse or gig.
Free Musician Tools
Tuner, metronome, chord and scale reference, chord chart transposer with Nashville Numbers, and set list builder. All free, no account required.
AI Backing Tracks
Upload any song and get a performance-ready bundle with click track, intro count, timestamped lyrics, and cue prompts. Ready for StageTraxx or any player.
The musician tools and band management features are completely free. No account required for tools, and free sign-up for everything else. The Backing Track Builder is $2.99 per track (5 free on sign-up). Buy more whenever you need them.
#Band Manager
BandBug gives your whole band a shared workspace. Create a band, invite your members with a code, and manage everything from gigs and venues to finances and scheduling.
Create and Join Bands
Start a band and share the invite code, or join an existing band using a code someone sent you. No limits on band size.
Members and Roles
See every band member at a glance. Assign instruments (guitar, drums, keys, etc.) and roles. Managers control settings and finances, players see the shared workspace.
Gigs
Track upcoming and past gigs with dates, times, venues, set lists, and notes. Members RSVP (going / can't go / maybe) so you know who's available.
Venues
Save venue details (name, address, capacity, contact info) so you can quickly assign a venue when creating a gig.
Availability and Scheduling
Each member marks which dates they're free or blocked on a personal calendar. The scheduling dashboard shows an aggregated grid (members as rows, dates as columns) color-coded so you can instantly spot dates when everyone is available.
Financials
Track income and expenses per gig. See running totals across all gigs and calculate member payouts with equal or custom splits. Mark individual payments as complete.
#Musician Tools
Free tools for every musician, no account required. Open any tool and start using it immediately.
Tuner
Chromatic instrument tuner using your device microphone. Auto-detects the nearest note and shows how sharp or flat you are.
Metronome
Tap-tempo metronome with adjustable BPM and beat subdivision. Tap the button to set your tempo.
Chords
Interactive chord reference for guitar with voicing diagrams. Browse by root note and chord quality. The Scales tool also covers triads and thirds on the fretboard.
Scales
Scale reference with fretboard and keyboard visualizations. Select a root and scale type to see the pattern.
Transposer
Paste a chord chart, pick a key, and transpose instantly. Shows both standard chord names and Nashville Numbers side by side. Suggests capo positions too.
Set Lists
Build set lists from your processed tracks or search MusicBrainz to add any song. Drag to reorder, see running time, and assign to gigs.
#Backing Track Builder
Turn any song into a performance-ready backing track bundle with click track, intro count, cue prompts, and timestamped lyrics. Choose one of two workflows:
Whole Song (AI)
Upload a single audio file. The AI separates it into 6 tracks (vocals, drums, bass, guitar, piano, other), detects the title, artist, and BPM, then generates everything automatically.
Individual Tracks
Already have your tracks separated (from a DAW, Karaoke-Version, or another source)? Upload them directly. Enter the song title and BPM, and BandBug adds click, intro, lyrics, and cue prompts.
#Whole Song Flow (AI)
The fastest way to create a backing track. Upload one audio file and the The AI handles everything: track separation, song detection, BPM, click generation, and lyrics transcription.
Upload your song
Choose the "Whole Song AI" option on the start page, then drag and drop your audio file. Supported formats: MP3, WAV, FLAC, AAC, M4A (up to 500 MB).
AI separates and detects
The AI separates your song into 6 tracks (vocals, drums, bass, guitar, piano, other) and detects the song title, artist, and BPM. This takes about 1 to 2 minutes.
Assign key tracks
Confirm which track is the lead vocal (for lyrics), which is the click reference (usually drums), and review the auto-detected BPM.
Review lyrics
The AI transcribes your lyrics and syncs them to the vocal timing. Review line breaks. Each line becomes a separate phrase on screen during playback. Edit if needed, then approve.
Preview
Listen to a preview mix of your backing track, verify lyrics timing, and check the click track alignment before proceeding.
Pay and download
Pay $2.99 to build your backing track, then download it as a .st4s file (for StageTraxx) or .zip (for any player).
#Individual Tracks Flow
If you already have your tracks separated, upload them directly and skip the AI separation step.
Upload your tracks
Choose "Individual Tracks" on the start page. Enter the song title, artist, and BPM, then drag and drop all your audio tracks.
Assign key tracks
Tell BandBug which track is the lead vocal and which is the drums/click reference. This determines how the click track and lyrics are generated.
Review lyrics
Review the AI-transcribed lyrics. Adjust line breaks to control how phrases appear on screen, then approve.
Pay and download
Pay $2.99 per track, then download your backing track bundle.
#What You Get
After processing, your backing track bundle contains:
All your audio tracks, organized with bus assignments (Tracks, Click, Cue)
Click track, auto-generated from your BPM, synced to the song
Intro count, count-in added before the first downbeat
Cue track, spoken section announcements (verse, chorus, bridge)
Timestamped lyrics, AI-transcribed and timed to your vocal track
Download Formats
.st4s file
Ready to import into StageTraxx. Open, hit play, and perform.
.zip bundle
All tracks as WAV files, plus lyrics. Use with any DAW or playback app.
#Plans and Pricing
BandBug's musician tools and band management features are free forever. The Backing Track Builder costs $2.99 per track ($5.98 with AI separation). You get 5 free tracks when you sign up. Buy a 5-pack for $9.99 ($1.99/track). No subscriptions required.
Everything Free
All musician tools (tuner, metronome, chords, scales, transposer), song library, set lists, band management, gigs, availability, financials, and member coordination. No credit card required.
Backing Tracks
$2.99 per track (5 free on signup). 5-pack for $9.99 ($1.99/track). No subscriptions or monthly commitments.
#FAQ
Is BandBug free?
Yes. The musician tools (tuner, metronome, chords, scales, transposer), set lists, and core band management features are completely free with no account required. The Backing Track Builder is $2.99 per track, and you get 5 free tracks when you sign up.
How do I set up my band?
Go to the Bands page, create a band, and share the invite code with your members. They sign up (free), enter the code, and join your shared workspace with gigs, venues, availability, set lists, and more.
How does the Availability Calendar work?
Each band member marks dates as available, blocked, or tentative on their personal calendar (supports click-drag for quick multi-day selection). The band's scheduling dashboard aggregates everyone's availability into a color-coded grid so you can instantly see which dates the whole band is free.
What are the musician tools?
Chromatic tuner, tap-tempo metronome, guitar chord reference, scale and triad reference with fretboard visualization, chord chart transposer with Nashville Numbers and capo suggestions, and a set list builder with MusicBrainz search. All free, no login required.
What does the Backing Track Builder do?
Upload a whole song or individual tracks and BandBug generates a performance-ready bundle: click track, intro count, cue prompts, and timestamped lyrics. Packaged for StageTraxx (.st4s) or as a WAV zip for any player.
What audio formats are supported?
MP3, WAV, FLAC, AAC, and M4A. Each file can be up to 500 MB.
How long does AI separation take?
Usually 1 to 2 minutes depending on song length. You'll see a progress indicator showing separation and processing as distinct steps.
Can I edit the lyrics after they're generated?
Yes. The Lyrics step lets you edit line breaks and phrasing. Click "Save and Re-timestamp" to regenerate the timings after editing.
What is a .st4s file?
It's the native file format for StageTraxx, a live performance app. It bundles all your tracks, click, cue track, and lyrics into a single file you can open and play immediately.
How does pricing work for backing tracks?
Each backing track costs $2.99 ($5.98 with AI separation). You get 5 free tracks when you sign up. Buy a 5-pack for $9.99 ($1.99/track). No subscriptions required.
Can I track band finances?
Yes. The Financials tab in each band lets you log income and expenses per gig, see running totals, calculate member payouts with equal or custom splits, and mark payments as complete.
Can I switch between dark and light mode?
Yes. Click the sun/moon icon in the top navigation bar to toggle themes. Your preference is saved to your profile.
Ready to get started?
Create a free account to set up your band, or jump straight into the tools, no sign-up needed.