What you need to know:
- An Apple Music subscription is required.
- It is currently only available on iOS 16.2 RC.
Apple Music Sing is a new feature that offers karaoke for many of your favorite tracks. However, since this feature is currently only available in the RC version of iOS 16.2, not all models will support it. In this article, we will explain how to use Apple Music Sing on iPhone or iPad and explore its various features.
What is Apple Music Sing?
With real-time lyrics and guided vocals, Apple Music Sing works like a pre-karaoke feature that lets you sing along to your favorite songs. Apple Music Sing provides multiple kinds of lyrics to help you sing solo, accompaniment, duets and more in the ultimate Apple Music song lyrics experience.
With tens of millions of the world’s most popular tunes, Apple Music’s ever-expanding collection makes singing incredibly enjoyable and easy anytime, anywhere. Apple has said that the public version will be officially released and available worldwide by the end of 2022.
Note. The company will also launch a set of over 50 special playlists featuring the world’s most loved songs and anthems.
Devices that support Apple Music Sing
According to Tech Crunch, a total of 24 devices have gained the ability to manage the functionality so far; this number may be increased in the near future. Check the list below to see if features are available for your device:
iPhones
- iphone 11 series
- iphone 12 series
- iphone 13 series
- iphone 14 series
- iPhone SE (3rd generation, 2022)
ipad
- ipad 9
- ipad 10
- ipad mini 6
- iPad Air 4
- iPad Air 5
- M1 iPad Pro
- M2 iPad Pro
Apple TV
- Apple TV 4K (2022)
How to Use Apple Music Sing on iPhone or iPad
- Launch the Music app on your iPhone.
- Turn on your favorite song.
- Touch the Text icon to get real-time text and karaoke icon.
- Touch the karaoke icon to adjust the soloist’s volume.
Congratulations! Now you are ready to sing from the bottom of your heart (with the right lyrics)!
Features currently available in Apple Music Sing
- Adjustable Vocals: For millions of songs in the Apple Music catalog, you can control the song’s vocal level, sing along with the artist’s original voice, take the lead, or mix it.
- Realtime Lyrics: If you don’t remember the lines, don’t worry; animated texts will keep you moving.
- Backing Vocals: Simultaneously spoken vocals are animated separately from the main vocals, making them easier to understand and more enjoyable to listen to.
- Duet View: When performing a duet or track with multiple singers, multiple vocalists appear on the other side of the display, making the process more convenient and fun.
Apple Music Sing current limitations
This feature is new and getting everyone’s attention, but here are a few things we’d like to see soon:
- Compatible with MacBook and Apple TV.
- Recording functionality.
- Expanded playlists.
FAQ
While Apple Music Sing is taking its time to become an all-time favorite, you can take a look at our list of the best karaoke apps for iPhone and iPad.
Sing along…
Apple Music Sing Along is another arrow in iOS 16.2’s arsenal along with Freeform. Have you tried the new karaoke feature? Please share your ideas in the comments section.