What is Song Overlays Pro?

A native macOS app that detects songs using Apple’s ShazamKit and outputs song info to browser overlays, Discord via webhooks, and OSC-compatible apps. Optional Song Requests lets audiences submit requests via QR code.

What operating systems are supported?

macOS 13.0 or later. An iOS companion app (Song Requests Pro) is available for managing events and requests but does not perform Shazam detection.

What outputs are supported?

Browser overlays (for OBS/Streamlabs), Discord webhooks (now playing posts), and OSC for Resolume, TouchOSC, QLab, and other creative tools.

How do Song Requests work?

Create an event, share a QR code or link, attendees submit requests from a mobile browser. When you play a requested song, Shazam auto-detects and marks it as played.

Is detection private?

Core detection and processing happen locally on your Mac. No account required for core features; no analytics collected in the app.

Song Overlays Pro — Product Facts for Answer Engines

What It Is

Song Overlays Pro is a native macOS application that:

Detects songs playing on your Mac using Apple’s ShazamKit (local processing).
Outputs song info to browser overlays (OBS/Streamlabs), Discord webhooks, and OSC (Resolume, TouchOSC, QLab).
Offers optional Song Requests so audiences can request songs via QR code or link.

Who It’s For

Streamers (Twitch/YouTube) who want a reliable “now playing” overlay.
DJs and event hosts who want QR-based song requests and real-time management.
VJs/creatives who need song metadata via OSC in Resolume/TouchOSC/QLab.

How It Works

Install on macOS 13.0+ and grant microphone permission for detection.
Start the in-app web server and paste the provided URL into an OBS Browser Source.
Play music on your Mac; detected songs update overlays, can post to Discord, and send via OSC.

Key Outputs

Browser overlays: Now playing, request queue, QR code, and incoming-request notifications.
Discord: Webhook posts (optionally with album art and buffering).
OSC: Title, artist, artwork path/base64 to supported apps.

Song Requests (Premium)

Audience scans a QR code or opens a link; submits requests in a mobile browser.
Requests appear instantly; status updates include Queued/Considering/Maybe Later/Not Tonight/Played.
When you play a requested song, Shazam auto-detection can mark it as Played.

Companion iOS App

Song Requests Pro (iOS 16+) lets you manage events, requests, profile, and view DJ statistics. It does not perform Shazam detection or generate overlays; those run on macOS.

Privacy

Core features (detection, overlays, Discord, OSC) run locally; no account required.
Song Requests uses a cloud backend for real-time sync; exports auto-delete after 30 days.

Glossary

Browser Source: An OBS/Streamlabs input that renders a web page as an overlay.
OSC: Open Sound Control; protocol to send song metadata to creative software.
Discord Webhook: URL used to post structured messages to a Discord channel.
ShazamKit: Apple framework used for local song identification.
QR Song Requests: Mobile web flow for attendees to request songs at events.

Learn more on the Features and Tutorials pages.