python-ttml-tool

Python based CLI tool to record TTML Lyrics for Apple Music.

This is a very quick and dirty CLI tool to quickly get a .ttml file based closely on Apple Music TTML Guide.

How to use it?

I am hoping that you can

• work with python (venv preffered for hygene)
• work with a MIDI keyboard
• play your lyrics simultaneously as running this code

Getting it running

Install the dependancies

pip3 install -r requirements.txt

Put lyrics in the lyrics.txt

Please have in mind

• The first line should not be blank
• Stanzas should have ONLY single blank line separating
• Follow lyrics guidelines in Apple Video and Audio Asset Guide

Running the program

Prepare a media player and run the program. Try as best as possible to run them simultaneously. (I know, but this is quick and dirty, remember?)

• When you want to record start time of the line, press any MIDI key.
  I am looking for note_on event.
• When you want to record end time of the line, release any MIDI key.
  I am looking for note_off event.

This works for me, but welcome improvements/suggestions.