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Youka has two kinds of sync models: alignment models that use lyrics you provide, and transcription models that detect lyrics from the audio.

Model comparison

ModelTypeProvide lyrics?Best for
Audioshake Alignment (default)AlignmentYesEnglish pop/rock with accurate lyrics
MusicAI AlignmentAlignmentYesWhen Audioshake Alignment gives poor timing
Audioshake TranscriptionTranscriptionNoEnglish songs when you don’t have lyrics
MusicAI TranscriptionTranscriptionNoNon-English songs when you don’t have lyrics
Whisper AITranscriptionNoMultilingual songs or non-English speech recognition

Quick picker

Your songRecommended model
English pop, have lyricsAudioshake Alignment
Unknown or missing lyricsAudioshake Transcription
Non-English songWhisper AI or MusicAI Transcription
Tricky timing after auto-syncAny model, then Manual Sync

How to pick a model

1

Open the lyrics editor

Go to Edit > Edit Lyrics.
2

Enter lyrics (for alignment models)

Paste or edit the lyrics if you’re using an alignment model. Leave the field blank for transcription models.
3

Select the model

Pick your preferred sync model from the dropdown.
4

Save

Click Save to start the sync job.