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I'm really liking Karma. I been usinfg PCDJ / KJ for a few years now and I'm ready to switch.
Sa-WEET. If I weren't such a dedicated Luddite I'd say Karma sounds HOT! I might consider changing over from PCDJ/KJ Red on the toy. What's the price tag, and is a demo available?
In the context that Joe uses it, it's someone who refuses or is reluctant to abandon the traditional and established way of doing things.
When people adopt a methodology or a technology that works well and that they are comfortable with, many are reluctant to adopt a new technology or methodology despite advancements that make the new way superior to the old way. It's not necessarily a philosophical/religious reason like with the Amish, it may just be a matter of "why mess with something that works", "if it ain't broke, why fix it?" etc.
In the case of using computers to host Karaoke instead of CDs, the new technology is still in it's early stages. There are still refinements and improvements that are coming along regularly that will eventually make using a computer so much better that only a small and resolute group of Luddites will be left clinging to the old ways.
I can understand the people who were cautious early on and who decided that they didn't need the buggy software and all the problems that came with using a computer. They were right. But Karaoke software has improved in just the past couple of years since I started messing around with this stuff.
Some folks just don't like computers and never will. I see people even of my generation-I'm 50-who have an irrational fear of computers.
Some folks just like the simplicity of pulling a CD from a book or a carrying case, slipping it into a drive and pressing play. It doesn't require complex thought or intense concentration and it becomes so mechanical that it can be done almost on autopilot. I understand that. Lets them concentrate on the guests more.
There is something to say for the clarity and quality of CD sound. However, if CDs are ripped at a high bit rate, there is such a small difference as to be undetectable by 99% of people or higher.
Whatever works well for you . . .
just ordered a V2Go player last Friday, but they are for the Luddites who come to my show when I host Karaoke.
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Speaking of Luddites.... I suppose the term could also apply to me... although I do embrase, the computer revolution, as it were I still cling to the "If it works don't fix it" mentality too.... hence my reluctance to afford any other program for karaoke outside of AutOKdj as being good or even worth while...
I'm in the process of possibly changing my mind and allowing another program to slide in as a possible good alternative.
Karma (aka KJPro): Who can tell me more about this program as I am reluctant to blow the $99 on it just to test it out better.... I'm affraid the demo version is to restrictive for a full on test of it capabilities... I like what I see but I am not sold yet.
If the only limitations are 5 singers or 5 playlist entries, you can see all of it's capabilities. What exactly are you expecting to see in a 40 person rotation over a 5 person rotation? If it can handle it? It can. It works just the same with 40 singers and 40 songs in the playlist as it does with 5.
What you really want is the ability to use it in a live show (where you would have more than 5 singers or songs). A show is never the place to test anything. Test it at home and learn to use it so you're not stuck looking stupid in front of your crowd, and it also gives you a neutral environment to learn, make mistakes, and see if it is better than what you're currently using without getting frustrated in the middle of a show and totally ditching it because you never took the time to learn it.
I think it was smart on their part to not have a time limit on it because it enables home users or novice singers to have a decent karaoke player at home, and those people wouldn't have paid $99 anyway, so why not make it basically free for them, and let the word of mouth spread to the people who would pay for it. The problem with time limits on programs is that it for all those people who wouldn't have paid for it anyway, the moment the time is up, they end up deleting it from their hard drive, and hence, eventually forget about it.
Loneavenger said:So how was Karma Rob??? I've been using Roxbox for a couple years , and have been considering switching, just to have better dj options along with my karaoke, and i haven't liked any of the demo's for anything else that i've tried
DannyGKaraoke said:I use JustKaraoke because it allows me, like Joker and AutoKDJ, to operate a kiosk for song requests. I just never liked the way you have to name your files on AutoKDJ for them to come up right in the media library.
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