TECH TOOLS
PLNIFY is the fully integrated team management solution designed to make management more efficient , simple , and organized for on-the-go teams , such as touring bands . With the app , groups can keep up with all personalized itineraries , flights , hotels , and production details for upcoming events on one intuitive platform . PLNIFY consists of desktop software managed by administrators where they can create events and assign and distribute personalized information in detail to members of the group , allowing a more direct communication between mobile users and avoiding email saturation . www . plnify . com .
MusicOpps provides opportunities to the independent artist community worldwide . It gives artists a gateway to revenue streams like music placements , licensing , exposure , live performances , and other opportunities to succeed . MusicOpps does not ask artists to sign over their rights or to “ pay for play ” and it also does not take control of any intellectual properties . It says there are no hidden fees or anything else that will cost the artist more money above and beyond any listed submission fee . MusicOpps pitches weekly for opportunities for TV programming , commercial campaigns , music videos , and film licensing , including Canada-specific opportunities for retail and music video rotation , video game soundtracks , and more . www . musicopps . com .
Playbook is a single , unifying web-based platform designed to streamline the creative procurement process by connecting artists , agents , and corporate clients . The creators say the platform is meant to make booking an artist for a performance or project as simple and intuitive as possible . Playbook guarantees payment to the performing artist and facilitates the collections for the securing fee and final payment from the booking agent . The platform provides an administrative dashboard that gives users the ability to rate and review one another after a booking is complete . www . playbookhub . com .
74 • CANADIAN MUSICIAN
Frettable is a smartphone and tablet app that listens to the user playing an instrument and outputs sheet music , tabs , and MIDI . With one tap , the user can share their music with friends , bandmates , or the Frettable community for feedback . If in need of inspiration , the user can browse through fresh music posted by the community or collaborate with a musician anywhere in the world by recording their version of a posted song . To use Frettable , the user simply opens the app and taps the record button , plays their instrument , and records using the device ’ s built-in microphone or a direct-in audio interface . Frettable ’ s AI will automatically analyze the recording and transform the performance to sheet music and tabs , available for download in PDF , MusicXML , and MIDI format . A Canadian creation , Frettable was founded by Edmonton-based guitarist and music AI expert Greg Burlet . www . frettable . com .