Guide 2 of 4

Lyrics + Backing Track + Cues

Add a full mix or stems, let playback drive the song clock, and align lyrics and sections to the recording.

Best for: a full mix or synchronized stems. Advanced MIDI, lighting, mix, and PDF cues are added in Guide 4.

Before you begin

Prepare the song

  1. Open the song, select Prepare Song, and choose Lyrics + backing track + cues.
  2. On Playback, choose Backing track.
  3. Choose the audio file or stem ZIP. Confirm All files available.
  4. Use Preview Mix and check the start, ending, lead vocal, and stem alignment.
  5. If needed, select the clearest lead-vocal stem under Lyric timing vocal.
  6. On Lyrics Reference, verify the lyrics and section headings.
  7. On Analyze, use Analyze & Rebuild Song only when you intend to replace the working analysis. Wait for completion.
  8. Review tempo, lyric placement, and every item marked Needs a check.
  9. On Lyrics, correct words, line breaks, and section names.
  10. Optionally set Colors, then review Finish and select Save Song.

Test it

  1. Play Tracks from the beginning and confirm the first lyric arrives correctly.
  2. Check a middle and final section for synchronization.
  3. Open Track Mix and test mute, solo, levels, and routing for every stem.
  4. Disconnect the internet and repeat a short playback test.

You are done when