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Singer Song Reader

Automatic Lyrics Search for iTunes & Deezer


by Kenya Nakayama
kn.tauruslate@gmail.com

http://www.singer-song-reader.com

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Lyrics are automatically searched, displayed and saved as songs are played on iTunes or Deezer.

Batch processing is also available.

Keyboard Shortcuts

Shortcuts
Arrow Keys*
Command + S
Save lyrics into iTunes song

Previous Track



Up


Previous Tab
Left
Down
Right
Next Tab

Next Track

*Note: Arrow Keys are not assigned by default. To assign them, go to "Control" menu, then select "Use Left/Right Arrow Keys" / "Use Up/Down Arrow Keys".
Command + E
Edit existing lyrics
Command +
Left/Right arrow keys
Delete / Add column
Command + I
Show Top 10 Songs by Artist
Command + Shift + I
Show Artist Biography

Lyrics Indicator (Top-left corner)


Blue check
Lyrics already exist / Lyrics have just been saved

Green
Lyrics found

Gray
Lyrics not found

Yellow
Search timeout, etc

Red
Internet connection error, etc


How to Save Lyrics

Automatic save
Click on the "Autosave" at the top-right. Found lyrics are saved automatically if the current lyrics are empty. Existing lyrics are not replaced.
Manual save
Click on the top-left button or press "Command + S".

Lyrics can be saved as a text file in a specific folder by either pressing "Command + Shift + S" or enabling "Autosave into Folder" under Lyrics menu. Those text files are used as cache when listening to streaming music.The default folder is Home/Documents/SSR and it can be changed in the Preferences setting.

Add Lyrics in Batch

Select "Batch Processing" from Control menu or press "Command + 0(zero)". This feature allows to search and save lyrics automatically for the selected songs on iTunes (without playing). Once the batch process started, you can chage songs or playlists. Existing lyrics are replaced if you start the batch with "Overwrite existing lyrics" checkbox checked. (Watch demo video)

Lyrics Saving Format

As default setting, lyric header and footer are added to lyric body. They can be turned off in the Preferences setting.

Japanese Romaji/Kanji Automatic Detection

Romaji (romanized Japanese) lyrics are searched by default. If you prefer Kanji (original Japanese) lyrics, please open the Preferences window and select Kanji checkbox.

Minimum Requirement

Mac OS X 10.5

Version History

v4.2 (Jan/12/2016)

v4.1 (Jul/18/2015)

v4.0 (Jul/06/2015)

Install / Uninstall

To install, drag Singer Song Reader to the Application folder. To uninstall, move it to the Trash.

Term of Use

This software is provided "AS-IS". By using it or modifying it you agree that its author cannot be held responsible or liable for any tragedies resulting thereof.

This program is distributed in the hope that it will be useful, but WITHOUT ANY WARRANTY; without even the implied warranty of MERCHANTABILITY or FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE.


By using this software you agree not to use it in the pursuit of criminal activities. Depending on local laws, this may prohibit your use of this software either partially or entirely.



Copyright (c) 2013-2016, Kenya Nakayama. All rights reserved.