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Dave: /* Special notes for Mac Users */

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Special notes for Mac Users

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	Everything you need to know to complete these steps is in the [[Documentation]]. Just go through the topics in order, skipping over those that don't pertain to you. It's that easy!		Everything you need to know to complete these steps is in the [[Documentation]]. Just go through the topics in order, skipping over those that don't pertain to you. It's that easy!
	==Special notes for Mac Users==		==Special notes for Mac Users==
	[[~~El_Capitan~~\|See this critical info]].		[[Catalina\|See this critical info]].

Dave at 02:46, 13 January 2016

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	Everything you need to know to complete these steps is in the [[Documentation]]. Just go through the topics in order, skipping over those that don't pertain to you. It's that easy!		Everything you need to know to complete these steps is in the [[Documentation]]. Just go through the topics in order, skipping over those that don't pertain to you. It's that easy!
			==Special notes for Mac Users==
			[[El_Capitan\|See this critical info]].

Dave: /* Where do I begin? */

2014-12-11T21:43:34Z

Where do I begin?

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	# Create playlists.		# Create playlists.
	# Check out some of the other features, such as [[Trimming]], [[Slipping]], changing [[Pitch and Tempo]], and [[Auto-Cue]].		# Check out some of the other features, such as [[Trimming]], [[Slipping]], changing [[Pitch and Tempo]], and [[Auto-Cue]].
			# Maybe you like to have [[Disco Lights]] too!

	Once you've gotten this far, you'll have the hang of it, I promise.		Once you've gotten this far, you'll have the hang of it, I promise.

	Everything you need to know to complete these steps is in the [[Documentation]]. Just go through the topics in order, skipping over those that don't pertain to you. It's that easy!		Everything you need to know to complete these steps is in the [[Documentation]]. Just go through the topics in order, skipping over those that don't pertain to you. It's that easy!

Dave: /* Starting kJams */

2014-12-05T04:37:29Z

Starting kJams

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	==Starting kJams==		==Starting kJams==
	~~Once you~~ [[Installing\|~~download~~ and install kJams]], the kJams icon will be in your Start Menu (Windows) or in your Dock (Mac).		# [[Installing\|Download and install kJams]]. Then the kJams icon will be in your Start Menu (Windows) or in your Dock (Mac).

	# Click the icon to start the program.		# Click the icon to start the program.
	# The [[Screen_Shots#Browser\|Main Screen]] opens and displays your main music Library (which is actually a [[Glossary#Playlist\|Playlist]], initially empty) and the kJams menu bar. I suggest you click through the menu options and preferences, just to see what's there. Pay close attention to the Edit and Control menus, as you will be using these a lot.		# The [[Screen_Shots#Browser\|Main Screen]] opens and displays your main music Library (which is actually a [[Glossary#Playlist\|Playlist]], initially empty) and the kJams menu bar. I suggest you click through the menu options and preferences, just to see what's there. Pay close attention to the Edit and Control menus, as you will be using these a lot.

Dave: /* Where do I begin? */

2014-12-05T04:35:30Z

Where do I begin?

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	==Where do I begin?==		==Where do I begin?==
	If you're not sure where to start, I recommend the following:		If you're not sure where to start, I recommend the following:
	# First build a small library of music. The easiest way to do this is to purchase music through the built-in [[Music Stores]].		# First build a small library of music. The easiest way to do this is to purchase music through the built-in [[Music Store\|Music Stores]].
	# Next, learn how the library works—try [[Sorting\|sorting by columns]], add and delete columns, etc.		# Next, learn how the library works—try [[Sorting\|sorting by columns]], add and delete columns, etc.
	# Now you're ready to [[Playing\|play some music]]! Learn how to start/stop songs; familiarize yourself with the various controls and [[Video\|video options]].		# Now you're ready to [[Playing\|play some music]]! Learn how to start/stop songs; familiarize yourself with the various controls and [[Video\|video options]].

Dave: /* Ways to Play */

2014-12-05T04:35:01Z

Ways to Play

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	And of course, you can do any combination of the three.		And of course, you can do any combination of the three.

	''A note about streaming music:'' To stream music, you purchase a subscription, kind of like Netflix, and then you can access any songs you like, as many times as you like. Keep in mind, however, that in order to stream, you have to have an internet connection. Also, there can be a considerable lag time as the songs buffer, so it's best to cue up several in a playlist, because kJams will pre-fetch the next song, so it can start instantly.		'''''A note about streaming music:''''' To stream music, you purchase a subscription, kind of like Netflix, and then you can access any songs you like, as many times as you like. Keep in mind, however, that in order to stream, you have to have an internet connection. Also, there can be a considerable lag time as the songs buffer, so it's best to cue up several in a playlist, because kJams will pre-fetch the next song, so it can start instantly.

	==Where do I begin?==		==Where do I begin?==

Dave: /* Where do I begin? */

2014-12-05T04:34:41Z

Where do I begin?

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	==Where do I begin?==		==Where do I begin?==
	If you're not sure where to start, I recommend the following:		If you're not sure where to start, I recommend the following:
	# First build a small library of music. The easiest way to do this is to purchase music through the built-in ~~kJams stores~~.		# First build a small library of music. The easiest way to do this is to purchase music through the built-in [[Music Stores]].
	# Next, learn how the library works—try [[Sorting\|sorting by columns]], add and delete columns, etc.		# Next, learn how the library works—try [[Sorting\|sorting by columns]], add and delete columns, etc.
	# Now you're ready to [[Playing\|play some music]]! Learn how to start/stop songs; familiarize yourself with the various controls and [[Video\|video options]].		# Now you're ready to [[Playing\|play some music]]! Learn how to start/stop songs; familiarize yourself with the various controls and [[Video\|video options]].

Dave at 04:34, 5 December 2014

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Dave: /* Ways to Play */

2014-12-05T04:24:14Z

Ways to Play

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	And of course, you can do any combination of the three.		And of course, you can do any combination of the three.

	''A note about streaming music:'' To stream music, you purchase a subscription, kind of like Netflix, and then you can access any songs you like, as many times as you like. Keep in mind, however, that in order to stream, you have to have an internet connection. Also, there can be a considerable lag time as the songs buffer.		''A note about streaming music:'' To stream music, you purchase a subscription, kind of like Netflix, and then you can access any songs you like, as many times as you like. Keep in mind, however, that in order to stream, you have to have an internet connection. Also, there can be a considerable lag time as the songs buffer, so it's best to cue up several in a playlist, because kJams will pre-fetch the next song, so it can start instantly.

	==Where do I begin?==		==Where do I begin?==

Dave: /* Ways to Play */

2014-12-05T04:23:31Z

Ways to Play

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	There are three ways you can play karaoke music through kJams.		There are three ways you can play karaoke music through kJams.
	* You can play music that has been downloaded to your computer. This includes music that you purchase through kJams and an online music store, but also music files that may already reside on your hard drive.		* You can play music that has been downloaded to your computer. This includes music that you purchase through kJams and an online music store, but also music files that may already reside on your hard drive.
	* You can play music directly off of a karaoke CD. (This assumes your drive can read karaoke CDs, which is [[~~Compatible devices~~\|not always the case]].)		* You can play music directly off of a karaoke CD. (This assumes your drive can read karaoke CDs, which is [[Not_Capable\|not always the case]].)
	* You can stream karaoke music from internet music sites.		* You can stream karaoke music from internet music sites.

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	kJams is designed to be user-friendly and easy to figure out. Those of you who use iTunes, or other karaoke software, can probably jump right in and begin playing karaoke. The following is for those of you who might need a little more help getting started.		kJams is designed to be user-friendly and [[Screen_Shots#Browser_UI:_Left_Side\|easy to figure out]]. Those of you who use iTunes, or other karaoke software, can probably jump right in and begin playing karaoke. The following is for those of you who might need a little more help getting started.

	==Starting kJams==		==Starting kJams==
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	# Click the icon to start the program.		# Click the icon to start the program.
	# The Main Screen opens and displays your main music Library -- which is actually a [[Glossary#Playlist\|Playlist]] ~~(which is~~ empty) and the kJams menu bar. I suggest you click through the menu options and preferences, just to see what's there. Pay close attention to the Edit and Control menus, as you will be using these a lot.		# The [[Screen_Shots#Browser\|Main Screen]] opens and displays your main music Library (which is actually a [[Glossary#Playlist\|Playlist]], initially empty) and the kJams menu bar. I suggest you click through the menu options and preferences, just to see what's there. Pay close attention to the Edit and Control menus, as you will be using these a lot.
	# If there are any new online ~~music stores~~ available, you will be asked if you want to download them. (This can happen ~~every~~ time you start kJams.) I suggest you always download the new stores as they become available.		# If there are any new online [[Music Store\|Music Stores]] available, you will be asked if you want to download them. (This can happen any time you start kJams.) I suggest you always download the new stores as they become available, or when they provide updates.

	==Ways to Play==		==Ways to Play==
	There are three ways you can play karaoke music through kJams.		There are three ways you can play karaoke music through kJams.
	* You can play music that has been downloaded to your computer. This includes music that you purchase through kJams and an online music store, but also music files that may already reside on your hard drive.		* You can play music that has been downloaded or copied to your computer. This includes music that you purchase through kJams and an online music store, but also music files that may already reside on your hard drive.
	* You can play music directly off of a karaoke CD. (This assumes your drive can read karaoke CDs, which is [[Not_Capable\|not always the case]].)		* You can play music directly off of a karaoke CD. (This assumes your drive can read karaoke CDs, which is [[Not_Capable\|not always the case]].)
	* You can stream karaoke music from internet music sites.		* You can stream karaoke music from internet music sites.
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	If you're not sure where to start, I recommend the following:		If you're not sure where to start, I recommend the following:
	# First build a small library of music. The easiest way to do this is to purchase music through the built-in kJams stores.		# First build a small library of music. The easiest way to do this is to purchase music through the built-in kJams stores.
	# Next, learn how the library works—try sorting by columns, add and delete columns, etc.		# Next, learn how the library works—try [[Sorting\|sorting by columns]], add and delete columns, etc.
	# Now you're ready to play some music! Learn how to start/stop songs; familiarize yourself with the various controls and video options.		# Now you're ready to [[Playing\|play some music]]! Learn how to start/stop songs; familiarize yourself with the various controls and [[Video\|video options]].
			# kJams Pro and 2 users can use [[ShowScreens]]
	# Create playlists.		# Create playlists.
	# Check out some of the other features, such as ~~trimming~~ and ~~slipping~~.		# Check out some of the other features, such as [[Trimming]], [[Slipping]], changing [[Pitch and Tempo]], and [[Auto-Cue]].

	Once you've gotten this far, you'll have the hang of it, I promise.		Once you've gotten this far, you'll have the hang of it, I promise.

	Everything you need to know to complete these steps is in the ~~documentation~~. Just go through the topics in order, skipping over those that don't pertain to you. It's that easy!		Everything you need to know to complete these steps is in the [[Documentation]]. Just go through the topics in order, skipping over those that don't pertain to you. It's that easy!