Quick Start

This page is meant for users who want to get productive quickly.

1. Open or Create a Song

You can either:

open an existing UltraStar song from the library
or create a new song with the creation wizard

If you use the wizard, it can also help with:

downloading or locating source media
stem separation
transcription
opening the result directly in the editor

For existing collections, you can also start from the library and jump into the editor only when a song needs attention.

2. Confirm the Song Basics

Make sure the song has the practical basics it needs:

a usable main audio file
sensible metadata
lyrics or a plan for how to create them
a workflow for timing the notes

Track assignments like #VOCALS and #INSTRUMENTAL can be very helpful later, but they are not the first thing most users need to worry about.

3. Edit Notes and Lyrics

Typical basic tasks:

select notes in the sheet
move notes in time or pitch
resize notes
edit lyrics in the lyrics table
adjust page breaks

If you prefer octave-stable editing and scrolling, try the absolute pitch view.

4. Use Playback

Playback is essential for timing and alignment work.

Common usage:

play current selection
play current page
move the cursor
check the visible pitch lines against existing notes

Common shortcuts:

Space for selection playback
P for page playback
Esc to stop
Ctrl-R to start recording/tapping

5. Record or Tap Notes

For note timing workflows, use the note-tapping recording mode.

Typical flow:

select the note or range
start note-tapping recording
tap along with the music
confirm the result
refine with manual editing or Align to Melody

See also:

6. Save

Save your changes after editing and verify:

song text file
cover / media references
page breaks
note alignment

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