Stage Mode Overview

Stage mode is a dedicated interface in FlowBeats designed for live performances and extended rehearsals, featuring large button layouts, quick section switching, and flexible playback controls.

What Problem This Solves

• Live switching: Quickly and reliably switch between different rhythm sections during performances
• Rehearsal convenience: Minimize distractions during long rehearsals to focus on playing
• Automated flow: Auto-advance through multiple sections in a preset order
• Time control: Control practice or performance duration with countdown timers

Core Features

Large Button Layout

• 2×4 grid layout with large, easy-to-tap buttons
• 8 sections per page with pagination for more
• Clear display of preset name, BPM, sound kit, and time signature

Playback Modes

Section Switching

Countdown Timer

Two timing modes available:

When countdown is active:

• Button shows green border and remaining value
• Measure mode displays remaining measures
• Time mode displays mm:ss countdown format

Usage

Entering Stage Mode

1. On the Practice page, tap the Stage Mode button at the top
2. Screen lock is automatically disabled
3. All sections are displayed as large buttons

Playing a Section

1. Tap any section button to start playback
2. Switch to other sections while playing
3. Tap the current section button again to stop

Switching Playback Mode

1. Tap the Sequential or Single Loop button in the control bar
2. Setting is saved automatically and persists between sessions

Setting Countdown

1. Tap the Countdown button in the control bar
2. Select timing type (measures or time)
3. Set the value and tap start
4. Playback stops automatically when countdown reaches zero

Using After-Measure Switching

1. Tap the Immediate button in the control bar to switch to After Measure
2. While playing, tap another section - the button shows a blue border
3. Automatically switches to the new section after the current measure ends

Interface Guide

Control Bar

Located below the sequencer preview, contains three control buttons:

Section Buttons

Each section button displays:

• Top: Preset name
• Center: BPM value (large font)
• Bottom left: Sound kit type
• Bottom right: Time signature

Button states:

Page Navigation

When sections exceed 8:

• Left/right arrow buttons for pagination
• Center shows current page / total pages
• Supports wrap-around (last page → next → first page)

Relationship to Other Modules

• Practice: Stage mode plays sections from the Practice, inheriting BPM and sound kit override settings
• Rhythm Presets: Each section is based on a rhythm preset; preset content cannot be edited in Stage mode
• Sequencer: The sequencer preview at the top is display-only in Stage mode

Notes

• Playback stops automatically when exiting Stage mode
• A confirmation prompt appears when exiting during playback
• Screen stays on during Stage mode and returns to normal on exit
• Blank measure sections are not displayed in Stage mode
• In Sequential mode, playback auto-advances if there's a next section; otherwise it stops