FAQ
Last updated 2026-05-24
Device & Browser Compatibility
Does Lyrekos work on an iPhone or iPad?
Not yet. We expect to support iOS in a future release. MacBooks work perfectly in any modern browser.
What browser do I need?
Lyrekos works in any modern web browser — Chrome, Firefox, Safari, and Edge are all supported. The one exception is iOS (iPhone and iPad), which we don't yet support — that's a browser limitation, not a hardware one.
What operating systems does Lyrekos support?
macOS, Windows, ChromeOS, Android, and Linux — in any modern web browser.
Does Lyrekos work over Wi-Fi?
Yes. Wi-Fi is fine. You do not need a wired ethernet connection. Bluetooth audio devices (AirPods, Bluetooth headphones) also work.
Do I need special hardware?
No. Any modern laptop with a modern web browser is sufficient. No special audio interface, no dedicated microphone, and no software download is required. Earbuds or headphones recommended — otherwise the reference track will bleed into the recording.
How Lyrekos Works
How is Lyrekos different from Zoom or Teams?
Zoom and other video conferencing tools try to transmit audio in real time. Network latency makes this impossible for music — a singer in Hong Kong would have to respond to a note played in New York before she heard it. Lyrekos sidesteps this problem entirely: every participant records locally with precise timing, and Lyrekos synchronizes all the recordings after the fact. The result sounds like everyone performed together in the same room.
Can I use Lyrekos and Zoom at the same time?
No. Zoom and Lyrekos both need exclusive access to your microphone and camera. Running them simultaneously causes them to compete for resources. Close Zoom (or any other conferencing app) before starting a Lyrekos session.
Does Lyrekos require a backing track?
Supports backing tracks, does not require them.
Sessions & Roles
How do I sign up for a session?
Go to app.lyrekos.com and provide your email address — it becomes both your user ID and the name of your session. After verifying your email, you can log in and start using Lyrekos immediately as the Organizer of your session.
How many people can join a session?
The Preview Edition supports up to 4 Performers and 2 Audience members per session, in addition to the Organizer.
How do Performers join a session?
The Organizer adds invitees to the Roster by entering their email addresses. Each invitee receives a verification email, and once they respond they can log into the session. The Organizer can also send out direct session links at any time — an invited person can join in the Performer or Audience role specified by the invitation.
How many Organizers can a session have?
There is one Organizer per session — the person who created it. If you need to hand off control, the current Organizer can log out and the next person can log in as Organizer of their own session (and invite the original Organizer as a Performer).
What is the difference between a Lead Performer, Accompanist, and Listener?
These are the three Ensemble roles the Organizer assigns from the Ensemble panel. They only matter while music is being recorded.
- Lead Performer — the featured performer that Accompanists follow. A Lead Performer's audio is the reference for the take (either live, or a recorded track they uploaded). There is only one Lead Performer at a time.
- Accompanist — hears the Lead Performer (or a backing track) and performs along. Their recording is captured separately and synchronized.
- Listener — listens to the mix. The only role an Audience member can take. Performers tagged as Listeners during a take are auto-muted so the recording stays clean, but they still hear everything.
Can an Audience member sing or play?
No — Audience members can only listen. If someone needs to perform, the Organizer should have them log out and re-join via a Performer invitation from the Roster.
What do Audience members see on their screen?
Audience members have a View panel showing video of the Organizer and Performers. Audience members themselves do not appear in the video feed — they are invisible to the performers.
Setup & Audio
Why does calibration need the mic and speaker close together?
Calibration works by playing a brief tone through your speaker and measuring how long it takes for your microphone to hear it. For this to work, your microphone needs to physically pick up the speaker's output. Put one earbud or headphone cup near your microphone during the calibration process, then put them back on as normal.
Do I need to calibrate every session?
No. Lyrekos stores your calibration result and reuses it automatically. Calibration is tied to a specific microphone + speaker combination, so you only need to recalibrate if you switch one or both of those.
Why doesn't my calibration work?
The most common causes are: (1) volume is too low for the microphone to pick up the tone — turn it up; (2) the wrong microphone is selected — tap the mic with your fingernail and watch the level meter to confirm; (3) if you're using Chrome, Chrome-wide echo cancellation may be interfering — disable it in chrome://flags. See Calibration for the full troubleshooting checklist.
Can I use AirPods with Lyrekos?
Yes, with one important setting: turn Automatic Ear Detection off (otherwise removing an AirPod can interrupt calibration). Use System Settings → AirPods on macOS.
Why does music sound out of sync?
The most likely cause is a stale calibration. If you have changed microphones or speakers since your last session, Lyrekos is using measurements from your old setup. Open Device Settings in the app and click Recalibrate.
Modes
What are the four Lyrekos modes?
Lyrekos has four operating modes that the Organizer switches between during a session:
- Conversation — the default. Everyone can talk with everyone else (Audience members are muted).
- Live — the Lead Performer performs live; that sound goes to all participants and is recorded. Accompanists may sing or play along; multi-track recordings are synchronized.
- Unison — a backing track from the Library plays; Accompanists sing or play along; multi-track recordings are synchronized.
- Playback — previously recorded material is shared with everyone; the Organizer controls the mix.
See Lyrekos Modes for a deeper look at each.
What mode is active when a session starts?
Conversation mode is the default. You are always in Conversation mode unless the Organizer has explicitly switched to Live, Unison, or Playback.
What is the difference between Live mode and Unison mode?
In Live mode, the Lead Performer performs in real time and their live audio drives the session — Accompanists hear the Lead Performer directly. In Unison mode, a pre-recorded backing track from the Library is played; Accompanists sing or play along with the recording rather than with a live performer. Live mode creates recordings; Unison mode plays them back while capturing new performances on top.
Can there be more than one Lead Performer?
No. There is only ever one Lead Performer at a time. The Organizer is often the Lead Performer, but can designate any Performer as Lead Performer instead.
Can Audience members speak?
No — Audience members are muted and can only listen. A Listener role allows listening and speaking, but it is a Performer role, not an Audience role.
Are recordings saved automatically?
No. In Live and Unison modes, all tracks are captured separately in synchrony, but the Organizer decides whether to save them to the Library. Nothing is saved without the Organizer explicitly choosing to keep it.
Why can't I switch modes?
Most likely because you have not yet calibrated. It is also possible that you are not the Organizer for the session — only the Organizer can switch modes.
Still Have a Question?
Email us at support@kinetic.audio — we read everything.