Backing vocals, which you usually hear during the chorus of songs, are vocal tracks added by the karaoke producer before passing the song on to us. This type of vocal track can generally not be switched off. You can listen through the different versions of a song to find the one you like the best.
Some songs also include a Support vocals feature (guided vocals), simply called Vocals within Singa. This means there is a vocal track throughout the song, giving you support, e.g., if you're not yet familiar with the song and want to practice. Please see below for steps on how to switch this feature on/off.
On a mobile device:
Open the song you want to sing and tap Settings in the top left corner. From Settings, you can activate Supporting vocals, and change the Live Mic settings as well as the pitch.
In the web browser version:
Choose the song you want to sing. You can change the pitch of a song from the Settings menu in the bottom right corner of the karaoke player
2. You can select the song version, switch Support vocals on and also change the pitch.
The settings will be saved automatically without a separate Save button.
Apple TV:
Open the app and go to Song Settings. First, choose your desired pitch, and then you can decide whether you want to activate the Support vocals or not.
What is the difference between Backing Vocals and Support Vocals?
Singa offers two vocal features that can enhance your karaoke experience: Backing Vocals and Support Vocals. Although both add vocals to the song, they serve different purposes.
Backing Vocals
Backing vocals are the harmony, choir, and supporting vocal parts that are part of the song's original arrangement. These vocals are not intended to sing the lead melody. Instead, they help preserve the sound and feel of the original recording, making the karaoke version sound fuller and more authentic.
Examples of backing vocals include:
Harmony vocals in the chorus
Group chants and "oohs" and "aahs"
Call-and-response vocal parts
Choir sections
Please note: Backing vocals are embedded in the karaoke track and cannot be turned off.
Support Vocals
Support vocals (also known as guide vocals) sing the lead melody along with the song to help you follow the tune. They are designed to assist singers who are learning a song, unfamiliar with the melody, or simply want extra guidance while singing.
Support vocals can help you:
Stay on pitch
Follow the melody
Keep track of timing and lyrics
Build confidence when singing unfamiliar songs
At a glance
Feature | Purpose | Can be turned off? |
Backing Vocals | Preserve the song's original harmonies and vocal arrangements | No |
Support Vocals | Help you sing the lead melody | Yes, when available |
n short, backing vocals are part of the song, while support vocals are there to help you sing it.