> ## Documentation Index
> Fetch the complete documentation index at: https://docs.youka.io/llms.txt
> Use this file to discover all available pages before exploring further.

# Youka Live

> Control vocals, drums, bass, and other instruments while music plays on your Mac

Youka Live is a native macOS menu-bar app that continuously separates audio playing on your Mac into four stems: **Vocals**, **Drums**, **Bass**, and **Other**. Mute a stem or change its level while listening—without uploading the song or preparing a project first.

<Note>
  Youka Live currently requires macOS 15.6 or later. It is separate from the
  Youka web and desktop apps and does not create or export karaoke files.
</Note>

## What you can do

* Mute or lower vocals for karaoke and song practice
* Isolate drums or bass while learning a part
* Change the mix from audio playing in a browser, music player, or another Mac app
* Turn on **Live** without choosing a mode or model; Youka Live checks compatibility automatically
* Process music locally after activation so normal playback does not upload your audio

Youka Live introduces a short playback buffer while it separates the music. The current model adds approximately three seconds of delay, so the app is designed for continuous listening, rehearsal, and karaoke—not zero-latency stage monitoring.

## Start here

<Columns cols={2}>
  <Card title="Get started" icon="play" href="/en/live/getting-started">
    Download the app, activate the free trial, approve macOS access, and make
    your first live mix.
  </Card>

  <Card title="License and upgrades" icon="key" href="/en/live/license-and-upgrades">
    Learn how the trial, perpetual license, devices, and optional AI model
    upgrades work.
  </Card>

  <Card title="Troubleshooting" icon="wrench" href="/en/live/troubleshooting">
    Fix audio access, activation, device-limit, and playback issues.
  </Card>
</Columns>

## Pricing at a glance

* **Free trial:** 30 cumulative minutes of successful Live separation, with no
  calendar expiration or payment card required
* **Perpetual license:** \$79 once, for up to two active Macs
* **Major AI model upgrades:** optional \$29.99 one-time purchases when offered
* **Subscription:** none

[Download Youka Live](https://www.youka.io/live/download) to begin the trial.