Can I import an OnSong backup file directly?

No. QMe imports ChordPro, which OnSong can export. Export your songs as ChordPro first, then bulk import those files.

Do my chords stay in the right place?

Yes. ChordPro carries chord positions inline with the lyrics, so chords land above the words you put them on.

Does my MIDI come across from OnSong?

No. ChordPro does not carry MIDI assignments, so those need setting up again in QMe. If you are coming from SongBook Pro instead, MIDI does come across automatically.

Can I import many songs at once?

Yes. The ChordPro importer takes your whole export in bulk rather than one song at a time.

Switching from OnSong

How to move your songs from OnSong to QMe

OnSong exports ChordPro, and QMe imports ChordPro in bulk. So your library moves in one go rather than song by song. Here is exactly how, and an honest account of what does and does not come with it.

How to do it

Export from OnSong as ChordProSelect the songs you want and export them as ChordPro. You will get files ending in .chordpro, .cho, .pro, .crd or .txt.
Open the QMe web consoleGo to qmeprompter.com on a computer and sign in with your QMe account.
Open the ChordPro importerOpen the Import / Export menu and choose Import ChordPro.
Add all your files at onceIt takes the whole export in bulk, not one song at a time. QMe reads the chords and lyrics and builds a song from each file.

What comes across

Your lyrics and chords, with chords sitting above the words you put them on
Song titles and keys where ChordPro carries them
Your whole library in one pass, rather than song by song

What does not

MIDI assignments. ChordPro does not carry them, so patch changes need setting up again in QMe.
OnSong-specific settings that have no ChordPro equivalent, such as custom display preferences.

QMe does not read an OnSong backup or archive file directly. The route is ChordPro, which OnSong exports natively. If you are coming from SongBook Pro instead, that one is a single-file import and your MIDI does come across.

What you get once you are across

Scroll that follows your voice, or runs to tempo, or steps on a foot pedal. Your choice, per song.
Your lyrics on Even Realities G2 smart glasses, so you can keep your head up instead of looking down at an iPad.
MIDI program changes fired from your setlist, so your rig follows the song.
Apple Watch control and foot pedal support, so your hands stay on the instrument.
Transposing to whatever key you are actually singing in.

Try it before you move anything

QMe is free to download, and a new account gets 30 days of full access with no card required. Bring a handful of songs across first and play a gig with it before you commit the whole library.

Download QMe Prompter

iPhone and iPad. Exporting from OnSong does not remove anything, so you can keep both while you decide.