Connecting the dots

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The big leaps are here – now for the finer details. Major new features like the Loop Finder are already in Callers Caddy. These features are immediately noticeable. They visibly bring a lot of dynamism to the software. Now it's about something else. Now it's about the small, subtle details. These are precisely the things… Read more

New Music for Callers – How to find them

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Square dance callers are always looking for new music. A great song can change the mood of a tip. It can liven up the dance floor, bring fresh energy, and make the dancers smile. That's why many callers are constantly on the lookout for the next track to add to their music library. Today, it's much easier to find good square dance music… Read more

Caller Notes

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Anyone who regularly calls for clubs, prepares a special, or teaches a class knows the problem: there are always a few things floating around in your head. These thoughts are often important – but unfortunately, they're not always there when you need them. That's precisely why Callers Caddy now offers a new feature: Notes. The new… Read more

Press ANY Key

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Anyone who calls from a laptop or PC quickly encounters the problem: there are more things you want to do with a single keystroke than there are conveniently available keys. Initially, the standard keys are often sufficient. In Callers Caddy, the F5 to F8 keys are already sensibly assigned – for Play, Pause/Resume, Stop, and Fadeout. Read more

Auto-Import Lyrics

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The age-old problem: Manual linking. Anyone who regularly imports new songs into their music player knows the scenario: You have a nice MP3 file—and often a lyrics file (RTF, HTML, or TXT) alongside it. The classic workflow: For 10 songs? Doable. For 100 songs? Tedious. For 1,000 songs? Unrealistic. The solution: Lyrics co-import in Callers Caddy. From… Read more

Controlled Loops for Pattern Music

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A pattern can be looped cleanly and musically, yet still become too long. This is often where the real problem lies in practice. Because people's attention spans, and therefore dancers' too, are limited. If a pattern runs for too long, the tension drops. The energy in the room becomes flat. And what just worked well a moment ago... Read more

Rules – Your Workflow, Your Choice

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Every caller has their own way of working. Some want to configure as little as possible, preferring the software to anticipate needs and take work off their hands. Others prefer to make their own decisions, only using features they've thoroughly tested. Both approaches are perfectly fine. Callers Caddy has been reflecting this for some time now. It supports various languages and features… Read more

Loop Finder

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Anyone who adds a lot of new songs to their collection knows the problem: manually setting loop markers is time-consuming. A lot of time. This is precisely where the new Loop Finder in the Callers Caddy comes in. It's not meant to replace your ear, but it's designed to take the work off your hands, so you, as the caller, have to search much less yourself. In the article… Read more

Tutorials

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With version 0.35, Callers Caddy gets a new tutorial system. The idea behind it is simple: functions should be explained where they are needed. Callers Caddy, in particular, has many widgets and windows with their own tasks. This is practical in everyday use, but can also seem confusing at first. A traditional manual only helps to a limited extent… Read more