Song recognition and lyrics · Identify while recording

How song identification works during recording on iPhone

Get song matches during playback, then review them after recording.

Quick answer

TuneTrace tries to identify songs while recording, with no extra switch to enable. After recording, review the matches and use “Identify Songs” to fill in missing results.

Step by step

4 steps
  1. Start recording while online

    Tap “Start Recording” → “Start Broadcast”, then play the source audio. Keep the screen awake and the song playing continuously.

    Start the system broadcast
    Start the system broadcast
  2. Review the recording results

    Stop the broadcast, return to TuneTrace, and open the imported recording. Matches found during recording appear in its summary and segment list.

    Split, identify, and save audio on the recording page
    Split, identify, and save audio on the recording page
  3. Fill in missing matches

    Tap “Identify Songs” for remaining segments. Listen and check the artist and version; review any result marked “Needs Review” and correct wrong details.

    Check titles, artists, and versions in the segment list
    Check titles, artists, and versions in the segment list
  4. Save your selection

    Tap “Save to Library” and select complete tracks. You can name and save unrecognized audio as well.

    Select the tracks you want to keep and save them
    Select the tracks you want to keep and save them

Common questions

Is the recording unsuccessful if no song name appears?

Check the recording after importing it. You can try identification again while online; a missing match does not mean the audio is unusable.

Must I stay in TuneTrace while it records?

No. Return to the source app to play the audio, then review the results after recording.

Identification needs the internet. You can save audio even without a song match.

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iPhone · iOS 16 or later