peter You are really pushing the boundaries. I have to admit I have never envisioned someone using the export feature to export 377 songs which is more than most users have in their whole library. I thought this feature would be primarily used to transfer a bunch of songs. Maybe 10 or 20 which is more or less exported within a second or so.
Regarding stpl loading: You need to load it with the share with Stage Traxx option. It is meant to send playlists (withou songs) to your bandmates and you will do that most probably via email. So when you receive the file via email it will automatically open it in Stage Traxx.
I use ST3 where playlists are my whole gig , I have all my performance songs in all playlists , for very good reasons, I don’t rely on search as it’s awkward with my AirTurn foot switch hogs the keyboard so my way around it is, I start my whole playlist in alphabetical order then I arrange my 50 first songs I actually am planing for the gig to suit the requirements of the gig and my playlists are actually named to what the gig is, this then allows me to run to plan but if I need to change the order I just use my foot control to find the next required song if it’s not in my first 50 organised songs I can easily use my foot pedal to find the songs further as they are in alphabetical order.
Because I have three devices it’s a lot simpler to just transfer .stsa method as it’s quicker to transfer 4gb of data then full backup 22gb
But you don’t get any idea it’s actually doing anything as there is no wheel spinning around like when you load full backups, the consistency of operation is not there, which is confusing.
Regarding .Stpl files , this should follow .stsa file capability.I don’t have band members so I export and save to local devices , I normally am working on my iPad and when I want to load a song or text I usually use the import on the software then hunt down the folder it is in, then I hit import, I agree the other way is good too and I use that method also, but it’s confusing when you have different methods for different file formats, both systems should be available so things are logical and you can follow some consistent pattern of operation other wise people might not use these facilities which are great when you understand them, but they need to be consistent.
Regarding foot pedal delay , I run AirTurn stomp six and even with stereo files there is a slight delay, I know in multitrack there’s a lot more going on that’s why a greater delay, what I don’t understand is why the buffering doesn't happen as the song/loop is loaded and not while the play button is hit, I would expect instant start as soon as a song is chosen the buffers should be loaded and ready to go.
Is there a technical reason for this?
I have just finished another very big gig and have been let down by the damn screen dropping down again when I hit loops its making me very paranoid to the point of being scared to touch the screen and the foot pedal method is too slow to choose next loop as things are really happening fast when you are manipulating the audience.