Downloadable Karaoke Songs

[kod]

Dale,
Thanks for the information, but I'm still confused. Although I'm pretty computer literate, I don't understand this. The lyrics will show on the screen in Windows Media in either format (wav or mp4).

I'm beginning to believe I need to abandon this project...

KOD

This comes from the Karaoke Channel download store:

In what formats are the Karaoke Store's files encoded?

Audio files are encoded in high quality (192 kbps) MP3 format, the most common standard for digital media devices. Video files are encoded in high quality (640 x 480) MP4 and WMV formats.

• Audio MP3 files work on an array of digital media devices as well as iPod and iPod Touch/iPhone
• Video MP4 files work on iPod Video, iPod Nano v3, iPod Touch, iPhone, Mac, Apple TV
• Video WMV files work on Zune, Windows PC, X-Box 360, PS3

When you purchase a video song (with scrolling lyrics), both the MP4 and WMV files will be included in your purchase. You may choose to download either the MP4 or the WMV or both.

Note: MP3, MP4 and WMV files should work on many other platforms (including mobile phones, other portable media devices, game consoles and DVD players), but are not directly supported. Check your device manual for compatibility.

[Skybird74]

Originally Posted by kod

Dale,
Thanks for the information, but I'm still confused. Although I'm pretty computer literate, I don't understand this. The lyrics will show on the screen in Windows Media in either format (wav or mp4).

I'm beginning to believe I need to abandon this project...
KOD

This comes from the Karaoke Channel download store:
In what formats are the Karaoke Store's files encoded?


Audio files are encoded in high quality (192 kbps) MP3 format, the most common standard for digital media devices. Video files are encoded in high quality (640 x 480) MP4 and WMV formats.

• Audio MP3 files

• work on an array of digital media devices as well as iPod and iPod Touch/iPhone
• Video MP4 files work on iPod Video, iPod Nano v3, iPod Touch, iPhone, Mac, Apple TV
• Video WMV files work on Zune, Windows PC, X-Box 360, PS3

When you purchase a video song (with scrolling lyrics), both the MP4 and WMV files will be included in your purchase. You may choose to download either the MP4 or the WMV or both.

Note: MP3, MP4 and WMV files should work on many other platforms (including mobile phones, other portable media devices, game consoles and DVD players), but are not directly supported. Check your device manual for compatibility.

You are still a little confused Like Dale said before, WAV is an "Audio" format, so there is no way that you saw "lyrics" with Windows Media Player. You must see "+G" at the end which shows that "graphics" are included with the audio. Your WMP can play a lot of Video formats with the right Codec which is sometimes included with WMP. With Hoster, you need to INSTALL the appropriate Codecs for the type of Video files that you want to use in Hoster. WMV format videos may or not play on your extended Singer's screen depending on your computer, but generally these are music videos - not good Karaoke songs you want to use in your Show.
(The Manual explains what types will work with Hoster)

The best thing is to purchase MP3+G songs that are universal & the easiest to use in Hoster as well. Then you won't have to do any converting either to get them to work with Hoster. There are several places to purchase these on-line, but I don't think it's appropriate for me to give you the names of these sites on this forum. You will actually be purchasing from Canada or England.
The Karaoke Channel is basically for people who want to sing karaoke on-line with other people, and for use on their ipod. If you will notice, they don't mention anything about being able to use their files/songs for Professional Karaoke.

[kod]

Skybird74,

My apologies! The files are actually in WMV (or mp4) format.

After reading your reply, it's a done deal. I'm abandoning this project and going to look for some mp3-g songs...

Thanks!

KOD (Karaoke Old Dude)

[Skybird74]

Originally Posted by kod

Skybird74,

My apologies! The files are actually in WMV (or mp4) format.

After reading your reply, it's a done deal. I'm abandoning this project and going to look for some mp3-g songs...

Thanks!

KOD (Karaoke Old Dude)

KOD,
Glad I was able to help clarify things for you.
I'm a Karaoke "Old Gal"

[kod]

Skybird74,

I've been doing a little surfing for mp3+g's. Found some sites but not sure yet where to purchase them. It will be nice to be able to buy one song for a customer instead of a full CDG to get one song.

Do you have any experience in doing this?

KOD (65-year-old KOD)

[Skybird74]

Originally Posted by kod

Skybird74,

I've been doing a little surfing for mp3+g's. Found some sites but not sure yet where to purchase them. It will be nice to be able to buy one song for a customer instead of a full CDG to get one song.

Do you have any experience in doing this?

KOD (65-year-old KOD)

I need your e-mail address or you can set up your Profile to allow for sending a Private Message. You can also do a "search" in case I can't get back to you right away. I'm packing, etc. to go out of town.
Just remember to save your receipts. MTU does not recommend anything other than buys CDGs, as there is still a question of legality of using downloaded songs for professional use in this Country.

[ddouglass]

Since you confused us all I couldn't answer correctly.
WMV files will play in Hoster. How are you adding them into Hoster?
Try adding from the Main screen by clicking on the video button. This will tell you if they work or not.

If you add them from the "Import from Hard Drive, then you need to have those files in a folder somewhere and plan to leave them there. Hoster will create a separate second file (256 byte) with just the header in it. Both files must be present in the same location for Hoster to be able to play them.