converting .KMA

[Wolfkelly]

My question is this: Can I convert kma into an mp3 or other format and how/with what program? The reason I ask is we have almost 700 cd+g that we ripped into hoster and was wondering how we could play the cd+g's with another program without reripping all the cd+g's. Any input would be helpfull

[Beavis]

i dont think you can.

[gd123]

If ANY KMAs were as a result of Importing either via the MP3G or ZIP Tabs, then, all that is needed is to rename the .KMA extension to .ZIP.

KMA ---> Zip

To further correct the "stripped down" files, you will need to RE-NUMBER the Single Digit Track numbers (MTU's FORMAT) to Double Digit Track Numbers in order to use a renaming program that works using another program's Karaoke Database. There is a nice program out there that will correct Single Digit Tack Numbers to Double Digit Track numbers in an instant.

[goonie227]

Why would you want touse another program after using HOSTER.

[Wolfkelly]

I am not using another program....Ilove hoster....I work for a dj company and we have about a dozen dj's. a couple of the new guys have a kj program and do not want to spring for hoster at this time.....sooo....the boss asked me to find out if we can convert the kma so the new guys can do shows.....

[Wolfkelly]

Originally Posted by gd123

If ANY KMAs were as a result of Importing either via the MP3G or ZIP Tabs, then, all that is needed is to rename the .KMA extension to .ZIP.

KMA ---> Zip

To further correct the "stripped down" files, you will need to RE-NUMBER the Single Digit Track numbers (MTU's FORMAT) to Double Digit Track Numbers in order to use a renaming program that works using another program's Karaoke Database. There is a nice program out there that will correct Single Digit Tack Numbers to Double Digit Track numbers in an instant.

Thank You very very much

[Wolfkelly]

Originally Posted by gd123

If ANY KMAs were as a result of Importing either via the MP3G or ZIP Tabs, then, all that is needed is to rename the .KMA extension to .ZIP.

KMA ---> Zip

To further correct the "stripped down" files, you will need to RE-NUMBER the Single Digit Track numbers (MTU's FORMAT) to Double Digit Track Numbers in order to use a renaming program that works using another program's Karaoke Database. There is a nice program out there that will correct Single Digit Tack Numbers to Double Digit Track numbers in an instant.

Alright, here's the problem with that, none of the tracks were imported, they were ripped from the disc straight into hoster help please....

[gpayne]

Originally Posted by Wolfkelly

I am not using another program....Ilove hoster....I work for a dj company and we have about a dozen dj's. a couple of the new guys have a kj program and do not want to spring for hoster at this time.....sooo....the boss asked me to find out if we can convert the kma so the new guys can do shows.....

I may be missing something here but this does not sound like it is legal. If your boss has several kj's and he is trying to use these cdg's for more than one kj without actually having a set of original cdg's, I don't think this is legal. If he does have an original set for each kj and he is trying to expedite the ripping process by loading a hard drive, this may be legal but what you are asking sounds a little shady to me. What do you think MTU?

gpayne

PS: If I am all wet here, please accept my apology in advance.

[ddouglass]

Originally Posted by Wolfkelly

Alright, here's the problem with that, none of the tracks were imported, they were ripped from the disc straight into hoster help please....

If that is the case then GD123's method will not work. In that case currently no known method to do that. These things are always subject to change.
And for you and your fellow KJ's I hope your boss has a copy of the original discs for each of you (1 set = 1 show), so you don't end up losing your equipment and more.

[Wolfkelly]

Originally Posted by gpayne

I may be missing something here but this does not sound like it is legal. If your boss has several kj's and he is trying to use these cdg's for more than one kj without actually having a set of original cdg's, I don't think this is legal. If he does have an original set for each kj and he is trying to expedite the ripping process by loading a hard drive, this may be legal but what you are asking sounds a little shady to me. What do you think MTU?

gpayne

PS: If I am all wet here, please accept my apology in advance.

yes you are all wet.......apology accepted.....we have all the originals problem is, it is almost 700 disc's, and in an effort to ensure we are not breaking any laws, i came here looking for advice. The new dj's are not wanting to put up any money for the hoster program at this time since they are new and don't want to invest any money into this since they are "on probation" and this might not work out for them, becuase then they would be in the hole for nothing(the boss make's us purchase our programs, it is a sign of commiment and since it is on our comp.'s it would be hard to say "i want my program back".) The ultimate reason I am here is to see if there is a way to convert the kma's without reripping the entire library (if you are a dj, you can appreciate the attempt at not reripping almost 700 cd's), if not, then so be it.

[Lonman]

Originally Posted by Wolfkelly

we have all the originals problem is, it is almost 700 disc's, ..........The new dj's are not wanting to put up any money for the hoster program at this time since they are new and don't want to invest any money into this since they are "on probation" and this might not work out for them, becuase then they would be in the hole for nothing(the boss make's us purchase our programs, it is a sign of commiment and since it is on our comp.'s it would be hard to say "i want my program back".) The ultimate reason I am here is to see if there is a way to convert the kma's without reripping the entire library (if you are a dj, you can appreciate the attempt at not reripping almost 700 cd's), if not, then so be it.

Again, you are making it sound like they have 1 set of originals that get ripped multiple times - which isn't legal. Multiple shows need a complete individual disc set PER show.

As far as conversion back to mp3g, you will need to re-rip!

[Wolfkelly]

on a note about this, we have the original disc's we purchased and the handfull of Hoster programs we purchased and currently have the programs on thier assigned comp's. I am simply tring to see if we can convert the already ripped library of cd+g's currently on our comp's from kma to another format that the new dj's can use without reripping the entire library becuase unlike most companies, we use our comp's for karaoke shows not the disc's .....but if not then so be it......okay

[Wolfkelly]

Originally Posted by Lonman

Again, you are making it sound like they have 1 set of originals that get ripped multiple times - which isn't legal. Multiple shows need a complete individual disc set PER show.

As far as conversion back to mp3g, you will need to re-rip!

i didn't mean it like that...but i see what you are saying.....no we have the discs for each dj....just trying to skip the ripping of all the discs.....689 discs is alot to ripp and it takes a long time

[Wolfkelly]

thanks for everyones input, i am seeing that the new dj's are going to have thier work cutout for them....owell....again thanks for everyones input

[ddouglass]

Originally Posted by wolfkelly

the boss make's us purchase our programs, it is a sign of commiment and since it is on our comp.'s it would be hard to say "i want my program back"

Do they have to purchase their own set of discs too or does the boss pay for that? And what is preventing them from saving a set of the song files if they decide not to continue with the company?
I know that's off the subject but couldn't help thinking it. I guess they are going to have to work to get their shows going.

[Wolfkelly]

Originally Posted by ddouglass

Do they have to purchase their own set of discs too or does the boss pay for that? And what is preventing them from saving a set of the song files if they decide not to continue with the company?
I know that's off the subject but couldn't help thinking it. I guess they are going to have to work to get their shows going.

nah, the boss supplies all of our music and karaoke and our gear, we supply the computer's the cables for our computers to hook to the system and the programs we run. We don't have to run Hoster, but who wouldn't if they could. And it's like this if we fork out the several hundred to thousand dollars for our comp and programs, the "stealing" of our music is a chance he is willing to take especially since we have a huge libray, it would be easy to put someone in jail for it.

[Beavis]

i guess i was right

[Wolfkelly]

Originally Posted by Beavis

i guess i was right

Yes Great Cornholio you were right, thought i would never say that one....

[Beavis]

[Wolfkelly]

Thanks for your inputs guys thank you gd, i will pass the info on, but i doubt it would do any good at this point. One of the guys quit one is going to use the video deck and cd+g's and the third is ripping his library. I would'nt want t be caught doing anything that probably would cost me my license for mtu products, hence the reason I came here, so don't sweat guys, staying legal here, I have too much money, time, and energy invested to be screwed up with bs.