Downloads/64bit Beta - Revision history

Dave at 01:04, 12 May 2026

2026-05-12T01:04:51Z

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	The 64bit Beta version is available today. I started this port in 2016, it's been a VERY long time coming.		The 64bit Beta version is available today. I started this port in 2016, it's been a VERY long time coming.

	[[~~Catalina_~~(and_later),~~_and_M1~~\|Learn about why]] I had to do this rewrite.		[[Monterey_(and_later),_and_mac_ARM\|Learn about why]] I had to do this rewrite.
	==What Beta Means==		==What Beta Means==
	* There ARE bugs.		* There ARE bugs.

Dave: /* If you want the 32bit (more stable) version instead */

2026-05-12T01:03:50Z

If you want the 32bit (more stable) version instead

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	Get the 64bit (Beta) version '''ONLY''' if you are somewhat technically savvy, you may run in to problems, and i'll want you to email me about them. You agree NOT to be upset by problems. The most critical information you can give me is a recipe for [[Bugs/Repro\|how to reproduce the problem]]. If you can't reproduce the problem, then don't tell me about it.		Get the 64bit (Beta) version '''ONLY''' if you are somewhat technically savvy, you may run in to problems, and i'll want you to email me about them. You agree NOT to be upset by problems. The most critical information you can give me is a recipe for [[Bugs/Repro\|how to reproduce the problem]]. If you can't reproduce the problem, then don't tell me about it.

	==~~If you want the~~ 32bit (more stable) version ~~instead~~==		==The 32bit (more stable) version is "End of Life"==
	Go to [https://karaoke.kjams.com/~~product_downloads~~/ the ~~Downloads~~ page], you'll see download ~~buttons~~ for the 32bit versions. Note for macOS: this only runs on macos 10.14.6!		If you still want it, go to [https://karaoke.kjams.com/wiki/History the History page], you'll see download links for the 32bit versions. Note for macOS: this only runs on macos 10.14.6!

	==Do NOT upgrade macOS Mojave==		==Do NOT upgrade macOS Mojave==

Dave: /* What Beta Means */

2026-05-12T01:02:03Z

What Beta Means

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	* You will likely sometimes hang (with or without a beachball or "not responding" notice)		* You will likely sometimes hang (with or without a beachball or "not responding" notice)
	* You will likely sometimes crash.		* You will likely sometimes crash.
	* It's possible though unlikely that you could lose data, so keep backups!		* It's possible though unlikely that you could lose (meta) data, so keep backups of your music files!
	* Some features not critical to running shows are simply not implemented:		* Some features not critical to running shows are simply not implemented:
	** no python (no iTunes Crossfade) (next release!)		** no python (no iTunes Crossfade) (next release!)

Dave: /* What Beta Means */

2026-05-12T01:01:35Z

What Beta Means

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	* It's possible though unlikely that you could lose data, so keep backups!		* It's possible though unlikely that you could lose data, so keep backups!
	* Some features not critical to running shows are simply not implemented:		* Some features not critical to running shows are simply not implemented:
	** no python (no iTunes Crossfade)		** no python (no iTunes Crossfade) (next release!)
	** no ~~producer~~ (~~but i'll be working on that NEXT!~~!)		** no transparent video (next release!)
	** no microphone input		** no microphone input (next release!)
	** no crash reporter		** music stores take a while to load (some speed improvements in next release)
	** music stores take a while to load		** no crash reporter (sigh)
	** no ~~transparent video~~		** no producer (but i'll be working on that ..... okay soon okay? text me if you need it sooner!!)

	==By using the Beta, you're agreeing to this:==		==By using the Beta, you're agreeing to this:==

Dave: /* What Beta Means */

2026-04-27T03:32:02Z

What Beta Means

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	** no microphone input		** no microphone input
	** no crash reporter		** no crash reporter
	** when editing meta in browser window, tab key doesn't work
	** music stores take a while to load		** music stores take a while to load
	** no transparent video		** no transparent video

Dave: /* If you want the 32bit (more stable) version instead */

2025-09-25T02:10:53Z

If you want the 32bit (more stable) version instead

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	==If you want the 32bit (more stable) version instead==		==If you want the 32bit (more stable) version instead==
	Go to [https://karaoke.kjams.com/product_downloads/ the Downloads page], you'll see download buttons for the 32bit versions. Note for macOS: this only runs on macos 10.14!		Go to [https://karaoke.kjams.com/product_downloads/ the Downloads page], you'll see download buttons for the 32bit versions. Note for macOS: this only runs on macos 10.14.6!

	==Do NOT upgrade macOS Mojave==		==Do NOT upgrade macOS Mojave==

Dave: /* What Beta Means */

2025-02-10T21:06:13Z

What Beta Means

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	** music stores take a while to load		** music stores take a while to load
	** no transparent video		** no transparent video
	** no "notification manager"

	==By using the Beta, you're agreeing to this:==		==By using the Beta, you're agreeing to this:==

Dave: /* Do NOT upgrade macOS */

2024-09-06T19:47:32Z

Do NOT upgrade macOS

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	Go to [https://karaoke.kjams.com/product_downloads/ the Downloads page], you'll see download buttons for the 32bit versions. Note for macOS: this only runs on macos 10.14!		Go to [https://karaoke.kjams.com/product_downloads/ the Downloads page], you'll see download buttons for the 32bit versions. Note for macOS: this only runs on macos 10.14!

	==Do NOT upgrade macOS==		==Do NOT upgrade macOS Mojave==
	If you're on macOS Mojave, DO NOT UPGRADE your macOS, until after you've run several shows using the 64bit version. If that works fine for you, then go ahead and update your OS to the latest.		If you're on macOS Mojave, DO NOT UPGRADE your macOS, until after you've run several shows using the 64bit version. If that works fine for you, then go ahead and update your OS to the latest.

Dave: /* By using the Beta, you're agreeing to this: */

2024-09-06T19:46:54Z

By using the Beta, you're agreeing to this:

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	==By using the Beta, you're agreeing to this:==		==By using the Beta, you're agreeing to this:==
	Get ~~this~~ Beta version '''ONLY''' if you are somewhat technically savvy, you may run in to problems, and i'll want you to email me about them. You agree NOT to be upset by problems. The most critical information you can give me is a recipe for [[Bugs/Repro\|how to reproduce the problem]]. If you can't reproduce the problem, then don't tell me about it.		Get the 64bit (Beta) version '''ONLY''' if you are somewhat technically savvy, you may run in to problems, and i'll want you to email me about them. You agree NOT to be upset by problems. The most critical information you can give me is a recipe for [[Bugs/Repro\|how to reproduce the problem]]. If you can't reproduce the problem, then don't tell me about it.

	==If you want the 32bit (more stable) version instead==		==If you want the 32bit (more stable) version instead==

Dave: /* What Beta Means */

2024-07-16T23:42:59Z

What Beta Means

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	* It's possible though unlikely that you could lose data, so keep backups!		* It's possible though unlikely that you could lose data, so keep backups!
	* Some features not critical to running shows are simply not implemented:		* Some features not critical to running shows are simply not implemented:
	** no producer		** no python (no iTunes Crossfade)
			** no producer (but i'll be working on that NEXT!!)
	** no microphone input		** no microphone input
	** no crash reporter		** no crash reporter
	** when editing meta in browser window, tab key doesn't work		** when editing meta in browser window, tab key doesn't work
	** music stores take a while to load		** music stores take a while to load
	** no video export
	** no transparent video		** no transparent video
	** no "notification manager"		** no "notification manager"
	** no python (no iTunes Crossfade)

	==By using the Beta, you're agreeing to this:==		==By using the Beta, you're agreeing to this:==