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Dave: /* What are your Development Stages? */

2022-05-04T16:44:31Z

What are your Development Stages?

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	== What are your Development Stages? ==		== What are your Development Stages? ==
	Go to [[Development Stages]]		Go to [[Development Stages]]
			== How do I change the Drive Letter (windows)? ==
			see how to [[Change Drive Letter]]

	== Where did it come from? ==		== Where did it come from? ==
	The graphics decoder is based on code from [http://jbum.com/cdg_revealed.html Jim Bumgardner]. The pitch bending is based on the [http://www.surina.net/soundtouch/ SoundTouch] library. The zip format support came from [http://www.gzip.org/zlib/ zlib]. The audio player, and some other stuff came from Apple or Windows sample code. Shoping cart by [http://www.esellerate.net/ eSellerate]. AppleRemote support by [http://www.martinkahr.com/source-code/ Martin Kahr]. Decoding / demuxing of MPEG1 and MPEG2 optionally provided via [http://ffmpeg.mplayerhq.hu/ FFmpeg]. Encoding to MP3 optionally provided by [[Lame\|LAME]]. ID3 tag support (meta info) by [http://id3lib.sourceforge.net/ ID3Lib]. Vorbis support (including tag editing) provided by [http://www.vorbis.com/ Xiph]. The rest I wrote in [http://www.cplusplus.com/doc/tutorial/ C++], heavily relying on [[CFLite\|CoreFoundation]] and the [http://www.sgi.com/tech/stl/table_of_contents.html STL].		The graphics decoder is based on code from [http://jbum.com/cdg_revealed.html Jim Bumgardner]. The pitch bending is based on the [http://www.surina.net/soundtouch/ SoundTouch] library. The zip format support came from [http://www.gzip.org/zlib/ zlib]. The audio player, and some other stuff came from Apple or Windows sample code. Shoping cart by [http://www.esellerate.net/ eSellerate]. AppleRemote support by [http://www.martinkahr.com/source-code/ Martin Kahr]. Decoding / demuxing of MPEG1 and MPEG2 optionally provided via [http://ffmpeg.mplayerhq.hu/ FFmpeg]. Encoding to MP3 optionally provided by [[Lame\|LAME]]. ID3 tag support (meta info) by [http://id3lib.sourceforge.net/ ID3Lib]. Vorbis support (including tag editing) provided by [http://www.vorbis.com/ Xiph]. The rest I wrote in [http://www.cplusplus.com/doc/tutorial/ C++], heavily relying on [[CFLite\|CoreFoundation]] and the [http://www.sgi.com/tech/stl/table_of_contents.html STL].

Dave: /* Where can I download karaoke */

2022-01-18T19:13:04Z

Where can I download karaoke

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	* [http://www.buykaraokedownloads.com/ BuyKaraokeDownloads] 79¢ - $1.49 per track<br>		* [http://www.buykaraokedownloads.com/ BuyKaraokeDownloads] 79¢ - $1.49 per track<br>
	* [http://www.cavsusa.com/cdgdownload/index.htm CAVS]: 99¢ - $1.99 per track. '''Take Note:''' These songs come with 3 files: the MP3, the CDG and a ".mcg" file that is ignored by kJams.<br>		* [http://www.cavsusa.com/cdgdownload/index.htm CAVS]: 99¢ - $1.99 per track. '''Take Note:''' These songs come with 3 files: the MP3, the CDG and a ".mcg" file that is ignored by kJams.<br>
	* [http://karaoke.cc/ Karaoke.cc] $2.95 per track. They have the entire '''Zoom Karaoke''' collection which is pretty good quality.<br>

	== What drives are supported? What drive do you recommend? ==		== What drives are supported? What drive do you recommend? ==

Dave: /* Where can I download karaoke */

2021-02-12T17:18:52Z

Where can I download karaoke

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	== Where can I download karaoke ==		== Where can I download karaoke ==
	Try the built in [[Music Store]]!		Try the built in [[Music Store]]!
	* http://www.karaoke-version.com/en/karaoke~~/?aff=23~~ KaraokeVersion € 2.49 EUR<br>		* [http://www.karaoke-version.com/en/karaoke KaraokeVersion] € 2.49 EUR<br>
	* [https://www.sunflykaraoke.us/ Sunfly] USD$2.50 per track.		* [https://www.sunflykaraoke.us/ Sunfly] USD$2.50 per track.
	* [http://www.buykaraokedownloads.com/ BuyKaraokeDownloads] 79¢ - $1.49 per track<br>		* [http://www.buykaraokedownloads.com/ BuyKaraokeDownloads] 79¢ - $1.49 per track<br>

Dave: /* Where can I download karaoke */

2021-02-12T17:18:15Z

Where can I download karaoke

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	== Where can I download karaoke ==		== Where can I download karaoke ==
	Try the built in [[Music Store]]!		Try the built in [[Music Store]]!
	* [http://www.karaoke-version.com/en/karaoke/?aff=23 KaraokeVersion] € 2.49 EUR<br>		* http://www.karaoke-version.com/en/karaoke/?aff=23 KaraokeVersion € 2.49 EUR<br>
	* [https://www.sunflykaraoke.us/ Sunfly] USD$2.50 per track.		* [https://www.sunflykaraoke.us/ Sunfly] USD$2.50 per track.
	* [http://www.buykaraokedownloads.com/ BuyKaraokeDownloads] 79¢ - $1.49 per track<br>		* [http://www.buykaraokedownloads.com/ BuyKaraokeDownloads] 79¢ - $1.49 per track<br>

Dave: /* Can kJams play MTU ".kma" files? */

2019-12-05T20:50:33Z

Can kJams play MTU ".kma" files?

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	== Can kJams play MTU ".kma" files? ==		== Can kJams play MTU ".kma" files? ==
	~~YES! Just load them up! You may need~~ to [[Flip4Mac]] ~~to get WMA playback~~.		Unfortunately not any more. Used to be able to use [[Flip4Mac]] but that no longer exists.

	== Can kJams play TriceraSoft [http://www.tricerasoft.com/kmf.html ".kmf"] files? ==		== Can kJams play TriceraSoft [http://www.tricerasoft.com/kmf.html ".kmf"] files? ==

Dave: /* Can kJams play TriceraSoft ".kmf" files? */

2019-03-10T06:54:03Z

Can kJams play TriceraSoft ".kmf" files?

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	== Can kJams play TriceraSoft [http://www.tricerasoft.com/kmf.html ".kmf"] files? ==		== Can kJams play TriceraSoft [http://www.tricerasoft.com/kmf.html ".kmf"] files? ==
	Yes but only after they are converted using "[https://www.google.com/search?client=firefox-b-1-d&q=elite+conversion+tools+mp3g Elite Conversion Tools]". ~~I know that TriceraSoft would actually like to give this away, but alas, due to contractual obligations you still have to purchase this converter. (USD $45)~~		Yes but only after they are converted using "[https://www.google.com/search?client=firefox-b-1-d&q=elite+conversion+tools+mp3g Elite Conversion Tools]".

	== How do I consolidate and/or move my library to an external volume? ==		== How do I consolidate and/or move my library to an external volume? ==

Dave: /* Can kJams play TriceraSoft ".kmf" files? */

2019-03-10T06:53:19Z

Can kJams play TriceraSoft ".kmf" files?

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	== Can kJams play TriceraSoft [http://www.tricerasoft.com/kmf.html ".kmf"] files? ==		== Can kJams play TriceraSoft [http://www.tricerasoft.com/kmf.html ".kmf"] files? ==
	Yes but only after they are converted [~~http~~://www.~~tricerasoft~~.com/~~karaoke_software/Elite_Conversion_Tools_MP3G_CDG_Karaoke.html using this Windows software~~]. I know that TriceraSoft would actually like to give this away, but alas, due to contractual obligations you still have to purchase this converter. (USD $45)		Yes but only after they are converted using "[https://www.google.com/search?client=firefox-b-1-d&q=elite+conversion+tools+mp3g Elite Conversion Tools]". I know that TriceraSoft would actually like to give this away, but alas, due to contractual obligations you still have to purchase this converter. (USD $45)

	== How do I consolidate and/or move my library to an external volume? ==		== How do I consolidate and/or move my library to an external volume? ==

Dave: /* How do I show the lyrics on a TV? */

2019-02-11T07:58:27Z

How do I show the lyrics on a TV?

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	## [http://www.amazon.com/PTC-Mini-DVI-Adapter-6ft-Macintosh/dp/B001H0REVK Mini-DVI]		## [http://www.amazon.com/PTC-Mini-DVI-Adapter-6ft-Macintosh/dp/B001H0REVK Mini-DVI]
	## [http://www.amazon.com/Cables-Unlimited-ADP-3780-Female-Adapter/dp/B0018QTWH2/ref=sr_1_8?s=electronics&ie=UTF8&qid=1322984008&sr=1-8 Normal DVI]		## [http://www.amazon.com/Cables-Unlimited-ADP-3780-Female-Adapter/dp/B0018QTWH2/ref=sr_1_8?s=electronics&ie=UTF8&qid=1322984008&sr=1-8 Normal DVI]
	## [http://www.amazon.com/DisplayPort-Female-Adapter-Macbook-Pro/dp/B002HU629E/ref=sr_1_1?s=electronics&ie=UTF8&qid=1322983867&sr=1-1 Mini-Displayport or Thunderbolt].<br>		## [http://www.amazon.com/DisplayPort-Female-Adapter-Macbook-Pro/dp/B002HU629E/ref=sr_1_1?s=electronics&ie=UTF8&qid=1322983867&sr=1-1 Mini-Displayport or Thunderbolt].
			## HDMI: just use an HDMI cable<br>
	Now read this article on setting up your External Monitor [[External_Monitor_%28Mac%29\|(Mac)]], [[External_Monitor_%28Win%29\|(Windows)]]. [http://karaoke.kjams.com/forum/viewtopic.php?f=1&t=1373&p=7796#p7796 More excellent links here].		Now read this article on setting up your External Monitor [[External_Monitor_%28Mac%29\|(Mac)]], [[External_Monitor_%28Win%29\|(Windows)]]. [http://karaoke.kjams.com/forum/viewtopic.php?f=1&t=1373&p=7796#p7796 More excellent links here].
	~~## HDMI: just use an HDMI cable~~

	==How do i rip to an external drive?==		==How do i rip to an external drive?==

Dave: /* How do I show the lyrics on a TV? */

2019-02-11T07:57:05Z

How do I show the lyrics on a TV?

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	## [http://www.amazon.com/DisplayPort-Female-Adapter-Macbook-Pro/dp/B002HU629E/ref=sr_1_1?s=electronics&ie=UTF8&qid=1322983867&sr=1-1 Mini-Displayport or Thunderbolt].<br>		## [http://www.amazon.com/DisplayPort-Female-Adapter-Macbook-Pro/dp/B002HU629E/ref=sr_1_1?s=electronics&ie=UTF8&qid=1322983867&sr=1-1 Mini-Displayport or Thunderbolt].<br>
	Now read this article on setting up your External Monitor [[External_Monitor_%28Mac%29\|(Mac)]], [[External_Monitor_%28Win%29\|(Windows)]]. [http://karaoke.kjams.com/forum/viewtopic.php?f=1&t=1373&p=7796#p7796 More excellent links here].		Now read this article on setting up your External Monitor [[External_Monitor_%28Mac%29\|(Mac)]], [[External_Monitor_%28Win%29\|(Windows)]]. [http://karaoke.kjams.com/forum/viewtopic.php?f=1&t=1373&p=7796#p7796 More excellent links here].
			## HDMI: just use an HDMI cable

	==How do i rip to an external drive?==		==How do i rip to an external drive?==
	See the section on [[Moving]].		See the section on [[Moving]].

Dave: /* Where can I download karaoke */

2018-11-12T04:32:25Z

Where can I download karaoke

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	Try the built in [[Music Store]]!		Try the built in [[Music Store]]!
	* [http://www.karaoke-version.com/en/karaoke/?aff=23 KaraokeVersion] € 2.49 EUR<br>		* [http://www.karaoke-version.com/en/karaoke/?aff=23 KaraokeVersion] € 2.49 EUR<br>
	* [https://www.sunflykaraoke.~~com~~/ Sunfly] ~~about~~ USD$2.50 per track.		* [https://www.sunflykaraoke.us/ Sunfly] USD$2.50 per track.
	* [http://www.buykaraokedownloads.com/ BuyKaraokeDownloads] 79¢ - $1.49 per track<br>		* [http://www.buykaraokedownloads.com/ BuyKaraokeDownloads] 79¢ - $1.49 per track<br>
	* [http://www.cavsusa.com/cdgdownload/index.htm CAVS]: 99¢ - $1.99 per track. '''Take Note:''' These songs come with 3 files: the MP3, the CDG and a ".mcg" file that is ignored by kJams.<br>		* [http://www.cavsusa.com/cdgdownload/index.htm CAVS]: 99¢ - $1.99 per track. '''Take Note:''' These songs come with 3 files: the MP3, the CDG and a ".mcg" file that is ignored by kJams.<br>