Song Editors
Creating song txt-files by yourself is easier than ever. Start with Karedi, YASS reloaded or UltraStar Creator now! In future there will be even AI features with UltraSinger.
Recommended Editors
These are the most modern and updated song editors. Work smart not hard!
Karedi
Very good Editor without dependencies
Song format v1.2.0 ✅
Melody Mania Editor
Advanced and modern built-in Editor
Song format v1.1.0 ✅
YASS reloaded
Editor and Song Manager in one
Song format v1.1.0 ✅
UltraSinger
AI Song Editor without GUI yet
Song format v1.1.0 ✅
Composer
Editor for singing, guitar and dance files
Song format v1.1.0 ❌
UltraStar Creator
Tool for quick tapping or applying lyrics
Song format v1.1.0 ❌
Don't miss that some Games have an built-in Song Editor. There is an editor in UltraStar Play and UltraStar Deluxe. Only Vocaluxe and Performous don't have an ingame editor. Performous team provides the external "Composer".
Song Mangement Tools
If you got more than 100 Songs you need a proper management tool with features like mass operations, renamings and automatic correction of errors in songs.
UltraStar Manager
Organize your collection easily
Song format v1.1.0 ❌
YASS reloaded
Organize your songs and create txt files
Song format v1.1.0 ✅
Making Songs In 2020s
A lot has changed in 15 years UltraStar History when it comes to editors. Features like drag 'n drop notes, spread syllables and automatic error detection are improving your workflow!
Here are exhaustive step by step tutorials some even with detailed infos about copyright questions. Dig it and become a pro!
Video Tutorials
How to create songs - 3 Parts
by dagegg
Youtube
How to create songs - with UltraStar Play
by Andreas Stange
Youtube
Text Tutorials
Creating Songs for Beginners
Karedi
written by Nianna
Next Level Tutorials for Advanced
Karedi
written by Nianna
Disclaimer
Please make sure to check the local law before starting to work on some song. Be careful not to violate copyright laws.
Make sure to always use legally obtained audio files. Even if adapting any song for UltraStar for your own purposes may be legal in your country, it does not mean that you can share it with anyone. Even if the law allows you to share it with your friends under fair use rights, it does not mean that you can upload it to the internet for anyone to access without consequences.
Check your country's law to know what you can and can't do.
Official Song Format
We harmonize games, editors and tools with a common song format specification since 2023. Many developers agreed on one standard then. Version 1.1.0 were implemented in 2024 in most popular editors. Check it out:
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