You don't really learn a new program in theory.
Of course, 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 it brings Callers Caddy version 0.64 and later includes a small first-steps package. with.
Electro Blues is now directly involved
Thanks to the kind permission of Yellow Rock Records May I use the title „YRR 049 – Electro Blues.mp3″ from Jon Hansell Nilsson Deliver directly with Callers Caddy.
That means:
You download Callers Caddy, unpack the ZIP package and immediately have a first piece of music to try out.
No need to search for a suitable file.
No empty start screen.
No theoretical clicking around without a real song.
The song is in the new folder first-steps/ and is from Version 0.64 Included in every new installation.
Matching lyric sheet included
The song also includes a corresponding lyric sheet:
„YRR 049 – Electro Blues.htm“
What's special about it: The text isn't just a normal lyrics sheet. It humorously plays with the features of Callers Caddy. This way, you can see directly how the music, lyrics, and software interact as you try it out.
So you don't just get a sample file, but a short guided introduction.
Free, but not worthless
Jon offers his musical pieces via Yellow Rock Records It's free. That's a great gift for the caller community.
Free doesn't mean without value.
Good square dance music It doesn't happen by chance. It takes time, skill, technique, experience, and a love for the scene. That's why Jon – just like me with Callers Caddy – is happy to receive donations from people who use and appreciate his work.
So, who Electro Blues If you like this or would like to discover more free titles, you should definitely check out... Yellow Rock Records Stop by.
Why this is important
Caller's Caddy is not just meant to be a collection of functions. It's meant to be a tool that truly supports callers in their daily work.
This includes making it easy to get started. New users in particular shouldn't have to think about which file to use, where to get a lyrics sheet, or how to effectively test the initial functions.
With the new First Steps package, you can get started right away:
Load music.
View lyrics.
Test loop functions.
Try out playlist ideas.
Get a feel for the caller's caddy.
What has changed technically
For new installations, the folder first-steps/ Included automatically. Copied during the build process. build.py the folder 1_Source/first-steps/ directly into the app folder.
It's not a big, visible feature with lots of buttons. But it makes the onboarding process much smoother.
Conclusion
Callers Caddy 0.64 makes the first step easier.
You no longer need to gather materials to properly test the software. Electro Blues from Yellow Rock Records It even includes a real song – complete with a matching lyrics sheet.
Many thanks to Jon Hansell Nilsson and Yellow Rock Records Thank you for your kind permission.
This way, "I'll take a look at it" quickly turns into a real trial.