# Lyricist — Computerized Vocal Assistant

> AUv3 plugin for adding computerized vocal effects and lyrics to music. (iPhone/iPad app by 4Pockets.com.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/lyricist/id1554254950 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [4Pockets.com](https://appshunter.io/developer/370131860)
- Category: Music
- Price: $8.99
- Rating: 3.67/5 from 3 App Store ratings · 1 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 13.0 · 18 MB
- Languages: English
- Released: 2021-02-21
- Data updated: 2026-06-10
- Monetization: paid
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/lyricist/id1554254950/reviews.md

## What is Lyricist?

Lyricist is an AUv3 plugin designed to add lyrics to your song. Lyrics can be spoken using the iOS built in speech synthesizer or passed through the included TalkBox effect to simulate a computerized singing voice. 

Your song lyrics are broken into several song parts (verse, chorus, bridge etc). These parts can then be pieced together into a song, specifying an order of play and exact position at which each part is to play.

You can choose between many voices that are included with your iOS device, or optionally download more natural speaking voices within your iOS accessibility settings. These downloaded voices become available to Lyricist, allowing you to choose the gender and regional accent of the voice.

Lots classic songs were made famous by their inclusion of the spoken word. Bands such as Kraftwerk and singers such as Laurie Anderson and Imogen Heap had big hits over the years using either pure computerised vocals, or vocoders.

An optional vocal douber effect can also be enabled to create a wider stereo vocal, and all the talkbox options can be adjusted as required for a wide range of sound. 

Use the remote control feature to send MIDI data to Lyricist to control the pitch of the voice, or pass in an audio backing which becomes the carrier for the vocoder effect.

You can even embed short codes within your Lyrics to change chord or note during a lyric. This instructs the talkbox to change pitch to simulate a singing vocal.

Features:

○ Choose from lots of voices and dialects.
○ Install additional voices.
○ Built in TalkBox/Vocoder and Voice Doudler effects.
○ Remote Control feature.
○ MIDI controllable.
○ AUV3 Instrument and Effect plugin.
○ Use short codes to control speech pitch.

## Key features

- AUv3 plugin for music production
- Computerized singing voice simulation
- Customizable lyrics with song parts
- Variety of built-in and downloadable voices
- TalkBox/Vocoder and Voice Doubler effects
- MIDI and remote control for pitch manipulation

## Recent user reviews (1 of 1)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/lyricist/id1554254950/reviews.md

### 1/5 — Quits when trying to do anything.

*2023-01-25, version 1.04*

This app blows out when trying to preview or save. Bummer. I’d really like it to work!

## Frequently asked questions about Lyricist

### What is Lyricist?

Lyricist is an AUv3 plugin designed to add computerized vocal effects and lyrics to your music. It allows you to simulate singing voices using built-in speech synthesizers and effects like the TalkBox.

### How much does Lyricist cost?

Lyricist is a paid application, priced at $8.99. This one-time purchase grants you access to all its features for creating unique vocal tracks.

### What devices does Lyricist support?

Lyricist is compatible with iPhone, iPad, and iPod. It is designed to integrate seamlessly into your music production workflow on these Apple devices.

### Can I use my own voices with Lyricist?

Yes, Lyricist allows you to choose from many voices included with your iOS device. You can also download additional natural-speaking voices from your iOS accessibility settings, which become available within Lyricist.

### Does Lyricist have ads?

Lyricist is a paid application and does not contain advertisements. You can use all its features without interruption from ads.

### How often is Lyricist updated?

The latest version of Lyricist was released on August 21, 2023. Updates typically focus on improving functionality and compatibility with the latest iOS versions.

### Can I control the pitch of the voice in Lyricist?

Yes, Lyricist offers advanced control over vocal pitch. You can use the remote control feature to send MIDI data to adjust the pitch in real-time or embed short codes within your lyrics to change the pitch during playback.

### What is the age rating for Lyricist?

Lyricist has an age rating of 4+. This indicates that the content is generally suitable for all ages, with no mature themes or potentially objectionable material.

## Version history (last 2 releases)

### 1.05 — 2023-08-21

Apple is now returning ALL voices available rather than just the installed voices now. 

This was causing issues when a user selected a voice that wasn't installed and the program crashed. The voice menu now grays out any items that are not currently installed, and will display an error asking you to install them if you select one. You can install voices in Settings -> Accessability -> Spoken Content -> Voices. Once installed these will be available for selection in the app.

### 1.04 — 2021-03-04

v1.04
Fixes a remote phrase triggering issue on keyboards that send Note On with a velocity of 0 for note off. This was causing a double trigger of the phrase.

v1.03
Added the ability to copy the rendered lyric including talkbox to the clipboard.
Added a new remote mode which allows triggering of phrases via MIDI notes.
Phrases can also be triggered using MIDI CC30-38 (see help).
Considerable changes to the help manual.

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