PCDJ KJ Karaoke Software with CD+G Ripper

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Progress Bar. Master Tempo. Key Control.

Karaoke for PC
PCDJ-KJ delivers the ultimate power of the Karaoke Machine to your computer. PCDJ KJ works as a Stand Alone application or as a VRM plug-in to your PCDJ. When installed as a plug-in, a Karaoke player and video output, appears in your interface, allowing the user to switch and interact from DJ to Karaoke mode within the same display. PCDJ-KJ uses MP3+G and WMA+G files, so there's no more need for CDs to carry or play. It's all stored within your PC's hard drive making karaoke performance faster and lighter. Organize, Access, Search, Load and Play songs fast and easy within the recordcase. PCDJ-KJ is a high performance professional Karaoke product that is ideal for the working DJ to the Karaoke enthusiast. Enhance your show with this simple yet powerful karaoke player that sets the standard in karaoke performance for the 21st Century.

Features:
MP3+G, WMA+G Plus Future support of all formats (What is MP3+G)

Independent KJ Player with own output

Progress Bar

20 Cue Points

Auto Cue/ Auto End

Master Tempo

Key Control with Easy half step

Pitch bend

Auto Fire to Player A and B

Beat Match Karaoke to Player A or B

On Deck Play List

Load from Deck List

Dual Graphic Windows

Kamikaze Button Feature

Independent Volume Control

3-Band EQ

Store tracks in an easily managed recordcase

Easy search and load of KJ tracks

Karaoke Player
PCDJ-KJ comes with it's own high performance player to operate and control your MP3+G and WMA+G karaoke files. The player utilizes read more the PCDJ sound engine and displays elapsed time, remaining time, track name and BPM. The karaoke player also has an 'Auto fire" option which when applied will automatically start player A, B or both immediately after the karaoke song ends. This function is great for smooth professional transitions to background music while the next karaoke singer is taking place on stage. The karaoke player also gives the ability to the DJ to beat match to player A or B. Now you can add a cool beat or remix your karaoke songs!

Video Outputs
PCDJ-KJ comes with 2 video output screens. One screen is anchored to the software interface for the user to control and the other is a floating window that can be output to an additional monitor and enlarged to full screen for the singer to read off. Watch the karaoke lyrics sync up with the music without a CD in sight. PCDJ-KJ also comes with independent volume and EQ controls, so the user can fine-tune karaoke songs easily. PCDJ-KJ sets the standard in digital performance for the professional.

Pitch Shift and Master Tempo
PCDJ-KJ comes with 2 video output screens. One screen is anchored to the software interface for the user to control and the other is a floating window that can be output to an additional monitor and enlarged to full screen for the singer to read off. Watch the karaoke lyrics sync up with the music without a CD in sight. PCDJ-KJ also comes with independent volume and EQ controls, so the user can fine-tune karaoke songs easily. PCDJ-KJ sets the standard in digital performance for the professional.

The Recordcase and 'Kamikaze' Feature
PCDJ-KJ utilizes the powerful recordcase in PCDJ FX that gives the user the ability to search, sort, and organize the karaoke music in multiple ways. The recordcase also allows the user to save play lists and keep a log of the songs that were played. The PCDJ-KJ software also comes with a 'Kamikaze' button feature. This is a random singer control. Just get your karaoke singer on stage and press the 'Kamikaze' button and see what song it loads. This is a great feature for competitions or if you have any hecklers in the crowd, get them on stage and go kamikaze!

On Deck' Singer Control
PCDJ-KJ has an 'On Deck' convenient singer waitlist control. This is great for organizing the karaoke singers in a next on stage order. Enter the name of the singer, select the song they are going to sing and add them to the list. This is just another feature that displays an overall professional appearance on the PCDJ-KJ software.
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Minimum System Requirements
Intel or AMD 1 GHZ Processor or above - Pentium M Intel Centrino Mobile Technology 1.6 GHz (Laptop)

Celeron or Duron Processor are not Recommended

Windows 2000 or XP

DirectX 9 or above

Windows Media Player 9

512MB RAM (Memory)

Videocard 64 MB 1024x768 Resolution (Dual Video outputs for KJ Support)

130MB of free Hard Drive for program install

Soundcard Direct Sound Compatible WDM Supported Drivers

**ASIO Sound Card Drives are NOT Supported at this time

Recommended System Requirements
Intel or AMD 2 GHZ Processor or above - Pentium M Intel Centrino Mobile Technology 1.6 GHz (Laptop)

Celeron or Duron Processor are not Recommended

Windows 2000 or XP

DirectX 9 or above

Windows Media Player 9

1 GB RAM

Videocard 128 MB 1024x768 Resolution (Dual Video outputs for KJ Support)

130MB of free Hard Drive for program install

100Gig or above USB 2.0 or Firewire External Hard Drive for Media Storage

Soundcard Direct Sound Compatible WDM Supported Drivers with 2 or more audio outputs

**ASIO Sound Card Drives are NOT Supported at this time

Visiosonic recommends any of the Multichannel Soundcards below to add the ability of Cueing (listening to your mix before the Audience hears it):

M-Audio Fast Track Pro USB Sound card with PCDJ Software

Echo Electronics Indigo DJ Internal (PCMCIA)

ESI GIGAPort AG External USB Sound Card

ESI U46DJ External USB Sound Card

PreSonus FireBox External USB Soundcard for PCDJ Scratch

M-Audio Delta 44, Delta66, Delta 1010, Delta 1010LT

For support or warranty questions, please contact the manufacturer:
Phone: 727-799-3828

Reviewers gave this product an overall rating of 1.5 out of 5 stars. (60 ratings)
Submitted October 15, 2008 by a customer from earthlink.net

"Lots of useless bells and whistles ."

Overall: 1.5 out of 5 stars
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Sound
A mixing board will have a dramatic on sound quality.
Ease of Use
Difficult to use , Hard copy of manual would save time . Called with a question , no one could help .
Value
Would spend more for for an easier system . currently looking for a replacement , from a different software co. .
Manufacturer Support
Very friendly untill after the purchase , Then they coulden't be bothered .

Musical Background:

Hobby - Record For Pleasure - Work Professionally DJ-KJ .

Musical Style:

All except rap & punk
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