Welcome to ShowRunner
The ultimate REAPER backing track solution for churches, bands, and live performances.
What is ShowRunner?
ShowRunner Setlist is a backing track and automation extension designed for musicians, bands, and houses of worship to take their live performances to the next level. Built to interface with the REAPER Digital Audio Workstation, ShowRunner Setlist allows users to easily organize, control, and save their live performances for total customization.
Key Features
Flexible Setlists
Quickly build and save setlists by loading songs in your desired order. Rearrange songs anytime using drag-and-drop functionality, and instantly recall entire shows with saved setlists.
Customizable Song Settings
Change keys on the fly without affecting drums or percussion. Built-in Presentation Software integration makes playlist selection seamless, and you can even trigger mixing board or broadcast snapshots directly from your song file using MIDI cues (may need ShowRunner FX Host for some integrations).
Build Custom Arrangements
Tailor songs to each performance using the arrangement viewer. Duplicate, remove, or split sections to create new versions. Automatic crossfades keep transitions smooth, while charts, lyrics, and MIDI cues update automatically.
Smart Routing Recall
Adjust both MIDI and audio outputs across your setlist with ease. Save routing profiles for different venues or setups, and recall them instantly to save valuable time.
Global Performance Preferences
Fine-tune your show with flexible options: fade audio in/out on play or stop, enable preroll playback, auto-scroll with sections, or overlay lyrics in REAPER’s video window.
Connected Stage Control
Extend control to any device with the built-in web remote. Manage setlist playback, view chord charts or lyrics, and trigger pad sounds from a phone, tablet, or laptop (ShowRunner FX Host may be required for some integrations).
Part of the ShowRunner Ecosystem
ShowRunner Setlist
The heart of the ecosystem. Organize songs, manage backing tracks, and automate your live performance.
ShowRunner Broadcast Mix
Studio-quality livestream mixes inside REAPER. Control scenes wirelessly or automate via Setlist.
ShowRunner FX Host
Live VST hosting and scene recall. Use professional plugins at FOH with wireless web control.
ShowRunner Portal
Plan events, manage song libraries, and sync your midweek planning directly to the stage.
Why ShowRunner?
See how ShowRunner stacks up against REAPER alone and other backing track programs.
| Feature | REAPER Alone | Other Backing Track Apps | REAPER + ShowRunner |
|---|---|---|---|
| Save & recall full setlists | ❌ | ✅ | ✅ |
| Seamless song transitions (crossfade/autoplay) | ❌ | 🔶 | ✅ |
| Audio fade in / fade out | ❌ | 🔶 | ✅ |
| Quick Pitch adjustment | ❌ | 🔶 | ✅ |
| Synchronized Chord Charts | ❌ | 🔶 | ✅ |
| Custom routing & recall | 🔶 (manual setup) | 🔶 | ✅ |
| Lighting / Presentation Software integration Template | ❌ | ❌ | ✅ |
| Save multiple song arrangements | ❌ | 🔶 | ✅ |
| Web interface for control & lyrics | ❌ | 🔶 | ✅ |
Save & recall full setlists
- REAPER Alone ❌
- Other Apps ✅
- REAPER + ShowRunner ✅
Seamless song transitions (crossfade/autoplay)
- REAPER Alone ❌
- Other Apps 🔶
- REAPER + ShowRunner ✅
Audio fade in / fade out
- REAPER Alone ❌
- Other Apps 🔶
- REAPER + ShowRunner ✅
Quick Pitch adjustment
- REAPER Alone ❌
- Other Apps 🔶
- REAPER + ShowRunner ✅
Synchronized Chord Charts
- REAPER Alone ❌
- Other Apps ❌
- REAPER + ShowRunner ✅
Custom routing & recall
- REAPER Alone 🔶 (manual setup)
- Other Apps ❌
- REAPER + ShowRunner ✅
Lighting / ProPresenter integration help
- REAPER Alone ❌
- Other Apps ❌
- REAPER + ShowRunner ✅
Built-in Pad Player
- REAPER Alone ❌
- Other Apps ❌
- REAPER + ShowRunner ✅
Save multiple arrangements
- REAPER Alone ❌
- Other Apps ❌
- REAPER + ShowRunner ✅
Song Builder for easy setup
- REAPER Alone ❌
- Other Apps ❌
- REAPER + ShowRunner ✅
Web interface for control & lyrics
- REAPER Alone ❌
- Other Apps ❌
- REAPER + ShowRunner ✅
✅ = Full Support 🔶 = Partial / Limited Support ❌ = Not Supported
Get ShowRunner Soon!
ShowRunner will be available for purchase shortly. In the meantime, explore our features and roadmap to see what’s ahead.