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Lyrics

The Lyrics object is a creative object designed to dynamically add and customize lyrics within your effect. By integrating a scene object with the Lyrics component, it offers versatile options like text styling, dynamic text synchronization, and layered effects through various fill modes. This allows you to create engaging, text-driven visual impacts for your effects!

Lyrics object demo

Add a Lyrics Object

To add a Lyrics object:

  1. Go to the Hierarchy panel
  2. Click + Add object
  3. Go to 2D
  4. Select Lyrics
Hierarchy panel adding Lyrics object

The TikTok Sounds panel will appear, allowing you to choose from a library of songs that feature synced lyrics.

TikTok Sounds panel

Use Lyrics

With the Lyrics object, you can tailor your text elements to achieve a variety of dynamic and stylish effects. Here are some examples of what you can do:

  • Lyrics template: Choose from dynamic templates such as Word pop, Typewriter, Bounce, or Headline to give your lyrics a creative touch and sync them effortlessly with your audio
  • Fill mode: Select from solid color, gradient, or texture fills, offering extensive creative options
  • Layered effects: Apply different fill modes to specific text areas, such as the main body, stroke, shadow, and background for added depth
  • Text alignment: Choose the horizontal and vertical position of your lyrics on the screen
tip

Import a material from Asset Library and assign it as a fill texture for your Lyrics object!

Components

The Lyrics object is made up of the following components, found in the Inspector panel:

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