Do you know that feeling? You're singing a call, the music's playing, the lyrics are scrolling automatically—but at a crucial point, the lyrics are just a little too early or too late. Maybe at the middle break. Maybe at the closer. Maybe right where you need a quick cue. Automatic lyric scrolling has been handy so far. But with version… Read more
Editing lyrics has often been more cumbersome than necessary. You had to open the file in another program, adjust the text, format it, save it, and then check if everything was still correctly linked in Callers Caddy. For a single song, this is just a minor inconvenience. But with a large music collection, it quickly becomes a real time-waster. If… Read more
An empty playlist wastes time. You probably already know how many tips you need. You also know whether you want to use patterns, singings, or both. Even so, you still have to select each song individually and put it in the right order. That's exactly what Auto-Fill in Planner is for now. With one click, Callers Caddy fills your… Read more
As callers, we all have our favorite songs. Some songs just work. They provide a sense of security. They create a good atmosphere. They suit our voices. And that's precisely why they keep appearing in the setlist. The problem is: we often don't even realize how often we call certain songs. At the same time, other tracks remain on the playlist, even though… Read more
You don't really learn a new program through theory alone. Sure, you can read a manual. You can look at screenshots. You can have someone explain what each button does. But the real feeling only comes when you open the program, load music, try something out, and realize: Ah, that's how it works. That's exactly what Callers Caddy is for… Read more
Laptops have already taken a lot of work off the hands of square dance callers. Managing music, searching for songs, adjusting the tempo, displaying lyrics, preparing playlists – many things are much easier today than before. Nevertheless, one small problem remains in live situations: mouse and touchpad aren't always the most comfortable way to control music. Especially when you're simultaneously calling, keeping an eye on the dancers, and so on… Read more
Some features have instant visual impact. The new Dual View is definitely one of them. With it, you can bring two widgets to the forefront simultaneously in Callers Caddy and display them side-by-side as floating windows. This is especially useful when you don't just want to keep an eye on one widget, but need to view two things at once. That's exactly what… Read more
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
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
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
