UK Karaoke Jocks

[Barneybacon]

What is the response from the UK Karaoke scene on the Hoster show, ive never seen computer based systems used. Your thoughts and views please fellow KJ`s

[Garry A. Leslie]

Hello Barney,
I have been using Hoster on my Shuttle PC for about 2 years, most of the problems I have encountered were of my own making, generally not reading the manual properly.
If you switch you will wonder how you ever bothered carrying all those CDG discs around.
The latest version 3,108 is the best, as development has carried on.
Depending how many discs you want to load really depends on the size of the hard drive needed, but you can get a pretty solid library on 80Gb or less.
Having a computer like a Shuttle allows you to use dual screens, with information for your use on one and also a lyrics screen for the singers.
The SN41G2 model comes with built in graphics and sound on it which are as good as separate cards and of course much, much cheaper.
I've seen other computer based shows (Non Hoster) over here and the majority are sub standard in both sound and graphics, Some just use midi. files.
Hoster rules OK.
All the best
Garry

[brian mc]

Hi Barney, Im fairly new to hoster, i did a lot of research before buying and in my opinion find it the best on the market, some of my local rivals tried to put me of from running from a laptop, with things like "the sound is rubbish" now they have seen it in action they have had to eat there words, its hard work loading your discs but well worth it in the end, I would highly recomend it, the help you can get from hoster help is second to none.

All the best brian.

[Barneybacon]

Thanks Gary and Brian for your comments, i have now purchased the software, but now i need to sorce an external cd rom to read CDG`s oh yeh and sort a tv card for my lappy.

Cheers

Barney Bacon

Sing and be happy!!!!!!!

[brian mc]

hi barney, I bought my plextor premium on ebay @ a cost of £51, it might be worth a try, i have also bought quiz discs on ebay that might be useful to you.

brian mc

[Barneybacon]

im off on ebay then, thanks again


Barney Bacon

Sing and be happy......................

[Barneybacon]

I`ve now got a plextor drive for £31 off ebay, now the task of downlaoding all the tracks.

Thanks for all your help

BarneyBacon


Sing and be happy.....................