# Create karaoke song with PowerWizard # PowerWizard: Create Your First Karaoke Song with Karaoke CD+G Creator ## Starting PowerWizard To start PowerWizard, click the **New Song Wizard** toolbar button (![image](https://docs.powerkaraoke.com/uploads/images/gallery/2024-11/scaled-1680-/Hfcimage.png)) and choose **Synchronize lyrics manually**. --- ## Soundtrack The next step is choosing the soundtrack to use for the song. ![image](https://docs.powerkaraoke.com/uploads/images/gallery/2024-11/scaled-1680-/bR2image.png) To load the soundtrack, click the **Browse** button and navigate to the audio file you want to use. After the file is loaded, its name and playback time will be displayed in the wizard window. Karaoke CD+G Creator can use WAV and MP3 files as soundtracks. --- ## Remove Vocals PowerWizard allows you to remove vocals from the song. More information on removing vocals can be found in the [Removing vocals](https://docs.powerkaraoke.com/books/ai-karaoke-cdg-creator-user-manual/page/removing-vocals) section. ![image](https://docs.powerkaraoke.com/uploads/images/gallery/2024-11/scaled-1680-/aS0image.png) To proceed to the next step, click the **Next** button. --- ## Lyrics Now it is time to provide lyrics for the song. ![image](https://docs.powerkaraoke.com/uploads/images/gallery/2024-11/scaled-1680-/jlMimage.png) There are several ways to add lyrics to the song. You may: - Type lyrics in (you may listen to the song as you type -- use the **Play** button to control playback). - Use web search for lyrics; Karaoke CD+G Creator automatically opens a browser window and searches using provided details (song title and artist name). More on lyrics search can be found in the "Search for lyrics on the web" section. - Paste lyrics from the clipboard (select lyrics in a web browser or text editor, copy them, and paste into Karaoke CD+G Creator). - Import lyrics from a text file. To proceed to the next step, click the **Next** button. --- ## Synchronizing Lyrics This step is the most challenging in the process of creating a karaoke song. You must synchronize the lyrics to the music. ![image](https://docs.powerkaraoke.com/uploads/images/gallery/2024-11/scaled-1680-/9Akimage.png) During synchronization, Karaoke CD+G Creator highlights words one by one. Your task is to tap the space bar when the word is sung. To start synchronizing, press the **Start synchronizing** button. When finished, click **Done** or press the `Enter` key. Check the synchronization by clicking the **Test** button and adjust if needed. ### Tips for Synchronization: - Use the speed control to slow playback (e.g., 0.5 speed). - Use the **Go Back** button if you miss the beat; the **Rewind** button rewinds playback but doesn’t move highlighting. - If working on a new song, synchronize it from start to finish, then do it again for better accuracy. - Refer to the "Advanced synchronization" section for more tips. To proceed to the next step, click the **Next** button. --- ## Wizard Is Done The wizard is complete — most of the work is done. ![image](https://docs.powerkaraoke.com/uploads/images/gallery/2024-11/scaled-1680-/apEimage.png) Now you have three choices: 1. **Apply a visual style to the song** — Opens the **Styles** dialog for applying song templates. 2. **Adjust synchronization or edit the song** — Fine-tune the song, edit lyrics, or fix synchronization errors. 3. **Create file** — Takes you directly to file creation. If **Save the song before continuing** is checked, you’ll be prompted to save the song. Karaoke CD+G Creator saves songs in PK3 files. Note: Saving files is disabled in demo mode. --- ## Karaoke CD+G Creator Main Window Now is a good time to learn about the main window of Karaoke CD+G Creator. [![image.png](https://docs.powerkaraoke.com/uploads/images/gallery/2024-12/scaled-1680-/GHkimage.png)](https://docs.powerkaraoke.com/uploads/images/gallery/2024-12/GHkimage.png) {{@200}} --- ## Styles Now is a good time to make the song look better using style templates. {{@315}} --- ## Adjust Parameters You may want to adjust CD+G settings to your liking. To open the **CD+G Settings** dialog box, click the **CD+G Settings** button on the toolbar or select the **CD+G Settings** command from the **Create** menu. ![image](https://docs.powerkaraoke.com/uploads/images/gallery/2024-12/scaled-1680-/jniimage.png) To learn more about the **CD+G Settings** dialog box, see the [Modifying CDG settings](https://docs.powerkaraoke.com/books/ai-karaoke-cdg-creator-user-manual/page/creating-cdg-files#Modifying_CDG_settings) section. When satisfied with the text appearance, click **OK**. --- ## Create CD+G File Now we are ready to create a CD+G file. For simplicity, let’s leave the settings at their default values. An MP4 file will be created. --- ## Playing Karaoke CD+G Files Karaoke CD+G Creator has Power CD+G Player included, so you may test your creation. However we recommend [Siglos Karaoke Player/Recorder](https://www.powerkaraoke.com/src/prod_siglos-karaoke-player-recorder.php) for CD+G playback.