Creating karaoke songs involves a crucial step of synchronizing lyrics with the music. This guide will walk you through the steps needed to align the lyrics perfectly with the melody, allowing performers to follow along with ease.

Step 1: Entering Synchronization Mode

To begin the synchronization process, you’ll need to access the synchronization features of your karaoke creation software, such as Karaoke CD+G Creator. Use the “Synchronize entire song” button found in the synchronization group on the toolbar or select the same command from the Synchronize menu. This action will switch the software to synchronization mode and display the synchronization toolbar.

Step 2: Understanding Color Codes

Once in synchronization mode, the lyrics will be displayed in different colors to indicate their synchronization status:

• Brown: Indicates lyrics that have already been synchronized.
• White: Highlights the word that is currently being synchronized.
• Gray: Represents words that have yet to be synchronized.

Step 3: Synchronizing the Lyrics

To synchronize a word, press the SPACE key or click the “Set” toolbar button at the precise moment the word should be sung. This will mark the word as synchronized and automatically highlight the next word for synchronization. You can use the playback controls (Play, Pause, Stop) to manage playback during this process. If an error is made, utilize the Backspace key or the “Back” toolbar button to undo the last synchronized word.

Step 4: Managing Playback and Errors

If you need to move backward in the song, press the minus key or select the “Rewind” toolbar button to erase synchronization data for the last ten seconds. Should you stop synchronization before finishing the song, you can resume from where you left off using the “Continue synchronization” button or command. To redo synchronization from a specific point, place the cursor at that point and use the “Synchronize from cursor” function, noting that all subsequent synchronization data will be removed.

Step 5: Adjusting Synchronization

For detailed adjustments:

• Soundtrack Panel: Use this to adjust the start and end times of words. You can move entire words or adjust their boundaries without affecting the word’s duration, ensuring seamless transitions between lyrics.
• Adjust Current Word Dialog: Access this feature by clicking on a word in the lyrics editor, then clicking the “Adjust current word” toolbar button or selecting the appropriate menu command. This dialog allows you to adjust the timing for the start and end of the word, with playback options to review your adjustments.

Step 6: Reviewing Synchronization

To verify the synchronization, ensure the “Highlight lyrics during playback” option is enabled. Play the song to see the lyrics highlighted in real-time, allowing you to assess the timing and make any necessary adjustments.

Step 7: Fine-tuning

Should you discover any synchronization errors, you can modify them using either the soundtrack panel or the adjust current word dialog. These tools provide precision control over the timing of each word, ensuring the lyrics perfectly match the music’s pace.

By following these steps and utilizing the available tools, you can synchronize lyrics with music effectively, creating professional-quality karaoke tracks that allow performers to easily follow along and sing to their favorite songs.