Lyrist

Overview

Lyrist is a powerful songwriting toolkit designed for musicians, lyricists, and creative writers who want to write lyrics seamlessly while listening to music. Unlike traditional note-taking apps, Lyrist integrates music playback, rhyme lookup, and phrase finding—all in one convenient interface. It supports syncing with YouTube and SoundCloud, allowing users to write to their favorite beats and videos simultaneously. Developed by artists for artists, Lyrist aims to remove creative roadblocks and make the lyric writing process fluid and inspiring.

Key Features

• Integrated Music & Lyric Writing: Write lyrics directly on the same screen while playing beats or music videos from YouTube and SoundCloud.
• Rhyme & Phrase Finder: Quickly search for rhymes and related words to overcome writer’s block and find fresh lyrical ideas.
• Cross-Device Sync: Access your lyrics and ideas across multiple devices on both mobile and the web.
• Note Taking During Playback: Jot down notes or ideas that come to mind without pausing the music.
• Writing Timer & Challenges: Boost productivity with timed writing sessions and creative challenges.
• Unlimited Pages & Smart Suggestions (Plus): Upgrade to Lyrist Plus to unlock unlimited writing pages and AI-driven suggestions for enhancing your lyrics.
• Folders and Organization (Plus): Keep your ideas and projects organized with folders and writing progress tracking.
• Audio Import & Sync (Planned for Plus): Import local audio files and sync your text with audio using timestamps.
• Social & Community Features (Planned): Lyrist Connect will enable collaboration and sharing within the songwriter community.
• Ad-Free Experience: Lyrist remains ad-free, supported by Plus subscriptions.

Use Cases

• Songwriters and Musicians: Create lyrics while listening to beats or songs, searching for rhymes instantly without switching apps.

Whether you want to capture inspiration on the go, overcome writer’s block, or organize your creative process, Lyrist offers a unique and intuitive space dedicated to lyric writing.

FAQ

What is a type beat? Type beats are instrumental tracks designed to emulate the style or vibe of a particular artist or genre, often used by songwriters to match their lyrics to a specific sound.

Is Lyrist really free? Yes, the core features including writing, rhyme search, and YouTube/SoundCloud syncing are free. Lyrist offers a Plus subscription for advanced features.

Does Lyrist own my lyrics? No, you retain full ownership and rights to anything you write with Lyrist.

Can I use Lyrist offline? Some features rely on internet connections, such as streaming music and rhyme lookup. Offline writing is possible but limited.

How does the AI work? Lyrist’s AI provides smart suggestions to improve your lyrics, activated with the Plus subscription.

What if I delete the app? Your work is synced and saved to your account on the cloud, so you can recover it by signing back in.

How can I close my account? Account closure can be done through the app’s support or contact options.

I have more questions. Visit the Lyrist FAQ page or contact support directly for further assistance.