Ten-minute first show

This quick start assumes a verified Prest package is already installed and a representative DAW project is available. It does not replace the integration-specific preparation guide.

1. Isolate the stage network

1. Start the band-owned router or personal hotspot.
2. Connect only the DAW host and approved control devices.
3. Confirm the network is not public, guest, or shared venue Wi-Fi.

Expected result: the host and browser device can reach each other on a network you control.

2. Start the host integration

1. Open REAPER with the Prest plugin installed, or open Ableton Live with the Prest Control Surface selected.
2. Wait for the integration to report that its local runtime is ready.
3. Note the reported address. Use prest.local only when local-name discovery is working.

Expected result: the host reports a local Prest address.

3. Open Prest

1. Open a tested browser on the host or another approved device.
2. Enter the reported address.
3. Confirm the application reports a connected runtime.

If it does not connect, stop here and use Connection troubleshooting.

4. Set the project source

1. Open Setup.
2. In Data, set the backing-tracks project source appropriate to the host workflow.
3. Wait for the source status to become ready.

Expected result: Prest can discover or receive the prepared song catalog.

5. Build a setlist

1. Open Editor.
2. Create or choose a setlist.
3. Add at least two discovered or created songs.
4. Put them in performance order.

Expected result: the active setlist shows the chosen songs and total timing where available.

6. Enter Performance

1. Open Performance.
2. Choose the setlist and first song.
3. Press Play, then Pause, then Stop during rehearsal-safe material.
4. Verify that the DAW transport follows each action.
5. If the project contains timed text, confirm lyrics and chords follow the playhead.

Expected result: the browser controls the host transport and displays synchronized performance state.

7. Back up the catalog

1. Return to Setup.
2. In Data, choose Download Backup.
3. Store the .rpbak file outside the browser’s downloads cleanup path.

Next: Learn the Performance view.