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# Welcome
# [[Welcome]]
## [[Installation]]
## [[System Requirements]]
## [[Getting Started]]
## [[Getting Started]]
## [[Purchasing]] kJams or the Plugins
## [{{SERVER}}/purchase/ Purchasing] kJams or the Plugins
## Are you a KJ?  Post your [[Shows]] online!  Looking for a local venue to see kJams in action?  [[Shows|View the map]]!
## Are you a KJ?  Post your [[Shows]] online!  Looking for a local venue to see kJams in action?  [[Shows|View the map]]!
## Video [[Tutorials]]
## Video [[Tutorials]]
# [[kJams|kJams Lite]]
## If you need [[Tech Support]]
# [[KJams_Lite_Karaoke_Software|kJams Lite]] (“'''kJams Pro'''” and “'''kJams 2'''” ALSO have these features)
## Connecting a [[Microphone]]
## Connecting a [[Microphone]]
## [[Preferences]]
## [[Preferences]]
## [[Add To Library…]] will add existing QuickTime, Audio+G, bin/cue, Zip, and [[MediaStream]] files
## Getting songs into kJams
## [[Ripping]] from a CD+G or Audio disc
### [[Music Store|Music Stores]]
## [[Ripping Other Formats]] SuperCDG, NEO+G, DVD, LaserDisc, VCD
#### {{SERVER}}/resources/music_store_icons/ptk.png [[Music_Store/Party Tyme Pro|Party Tyme Streaming]] Streaming Only (Offline streaming available) Provided by Sybersound
## [[Meta Info]] and File Tagging (name, artist, album, duration, etc)
#### {{SERVER}}/resources/music_store_icons/kc.png [[Music_Store/KaraokeCloud|KaraokeCloud]] Stream / Purchase (Offline streaming available)
#### {{SERVER}}/resources/music_store_icons/Karaoke.net.png [[Music_Store/Karaoke.Net|Party Tyme Downloads]] Purchase Only
### Adding existing song files…
#### [[Add To Library…]] will add existing QuickTime, Windows Media, optionally zipped Audio+G, bin/cue, CAVS (MCG, NCG), MTU (KMA), Acesonic "CDG", and [[MediaStream]] (LRC, KTP, UltraStar) files
#### [[Reinterpret]] your song names from [Name:“Sc1234-04 - U2 - Desire”, Artist:“”, Album: “”] to [Name:“Desire”, Artist:“U2”, Album: “Sc1234”]
### Ripping from shiny media
#### [[Ripping]] from a CD+G, CD+GM, or Audio disc
#### [[Ripping Other Formats]] SuperCDG, NEO+G, DVD, LaserDisc, VCD
## [[Meta Info]] and File Tagging (name, artist, album, duration, etc) for [[Sorting]]
### To manually drag and drop to sort, use [[User Sort Order]]
### How to change Metadata: [[Meta_Info/Rename|Rename]]
### [[Fetching Metadata]] for CD+G Discs
### [[GraceNote]] Access
### [[freedb]] Access (includes MusicBrainz and TrackType)
### [[freedb]] Access (includes MusicBrainz and TrackType)
### [[KJ Pro]] Access
### [[KJ Pro]] Access
### [[CDPedia]] Database (including spreadsheet import)
### [[CDPedia]] Database (including spreadsheet import)
### [[CAVS]] Meta data
### [[CAVS]] Meta data
### [[Edit#Copy_and_Paste|Copy and Paste]] to use a spreadsheet to quickly edit large volumes of meta data
### [[Advanced metadata editing]]
### [[Reinterpret]] your song names
## [[Play Lists]]
## [[Play Lists]]
## [[Target Mode]]
## [[Target Mode]]
## [[Playing]] Songs
## [[Playing]] Songs
### [[Pitch and Tempo]] Shifting
### [[Key and Tempo]] Shifting
### [[Vocal Reduction]]
### [[Vocal Reduction]]
### [[Slipping]] the Graphics
### [[Slipping]] the Graphics
### Setting the [[Volume]]
### Setting the [[Volume]]
### Playing with a [[Background Video]]
### [[Repeat]] Settings
### [[Auto-Cue]] to Skip Silence at Start or End of Song
### [[Trimming]] the start and end time
### [[Trimming]] the start and end time
### [[Equalizer]] or audio enhancement
### [[Graphics Channels]]
### [[Graphics Channels]]
### [[Launch Files]] and MIDI, KAR files
## The [[Messenger]] to show scrolling text messages
## The [[Messenger]] to show scrolling text messages
## [[Searching]]
## [[Searching]]
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## The [[Video]] Window
## The [[Video]] Window
## [[Printing]] CD Covers
## [[Printing]] CD Covers
## [[Music Store]]
## [[Burning/DVD|Burning DVDs]]
# [[kJams Pro]]
## [[Transferring]] kJams to another computer
## [[Restore|Restoring]] from backups
# [[KJams_Pro_Karaoke_Software|kJams Pro]]
## [[Venues]]
## [[Venues]]
## [[Singers]]
## [[Singers]]
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## [[Switchable Songs]] for Singers
## [[Switchable Songs]] for Singers
## [[Export Pro|Exporting]] QuickTime
## [[Export Pro|Exporting]] QuickTime
## The [[Artwork]] Panel (2nd Video Window)
## The [[Mini-Monitor]] Panel and 2nd Video Window
## [[Scripting]]
## [[Scripting]]
## [[Server]] for Web Browser based Singer Login
## [[Server]] for Web Browser based Singer Login
## [[iJams]] Song Books / Singer Login on any iPhone or iPod Touch
## [[kJams Cue]]: Song Book Searching / Singer Login / Queue management, on any iOS device (iPhone, iPod Touch, iPad)
## [[ShowScreens]] to show custom text and graphic messages
## [[ShowScreens]] to show custom text and graphic messages
## [[Printing]] Song Books
## [[Printing]] Song Books
# [[kJams 2]]
## [[Python]]
## [[Launch Files]] can run Python scripts
## [[Fade Out]] for smooth transitions
## [[Python/Crossfade|iTunes Crossfade]] (via Python)!
## [[Songless Singers]]
## Coming soon: [[kJams 2|The rest of the features]]
# Plugins
# Plugins
## [[Lame]] MP3 audio encoder (free!)
## [[Lame]] MP3 audio encoder (free!)
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## [[Producer|kJams Producer]] lets you create new CD+G from scratch, or edit existing songs
## [[Producer|kJams Producer]] lets you create new CD+G from scratch, or edit existing songs
#Third Party
#Third Party
##[[MusicJam|MusicJam: iPod Mixer with Microphone]]
##[http://itunes.apple.com/WebObjects/MZStore.woa/wa/viewSoftware?id=320214776&mt=8&s=143441 iSing Karaoke Locator] for iPhone and iPod Touch
##[http://itunes.apple.com/WebObjects/MZStore.woa/wa/viewSoftware?id=320214776&mt=8&s=143441 iSing Karaoke Locator] for iPhone and iPod Touch
##[http://www.karaokeanywhere.net/ KaraokeAnywhere] Player for iPhone and iPod Touch
##[http://getidisplay.com/ iDisplay] lets you show your Video window on your iOS device, wirelessly
##[https://avatron.com/get-air-display/ Air Display] lets you show your Video window on your Android, wirelessly
##[[KaraokeAnywhere|Karaoke Anywhere]] lets you play karaoke on your iOS or Android device
##[[Singing Machine]] uses a USB stick to play your karaoke songs, with a built in microphone!
# kJams Menus
# kJams Menus
## [[File]]
## [[File]]
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## [[Help]]
## [[Help]]
# Tasks & Tips
# Tasks & Tips
## [[Troubleshooting]]
## [[Consolidating]] your Library
## [[Consolidating]] your Library
## [[Moving]] your Library to another Volume
## [[Moving]] your Library to another Volume
## [[Preset Playlists]] (Not "Smart")
## [[Preset Playlists]] (Not "Smart")
## Keep your [[Clean Desktop and Downloads|Desktop and Downloads clean]]
## [[Tips|Did you know]]?
## [[Tips|Did you know]]?
# [[Office Hours|Contact & Office Hours]]
# [{{SERVER}}/contact/ Contact & Office Hours]
# [[Glossary|Index & Glossary]]
# [[Glossary|Index & Glossary]]
# [[Code|Free Code]]
# [[Code|Free Code]]

Latest revision as of 20:10, 1 May 2026

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  1. Welcome
    1. System Requirements
    2. Getting Started
    3. Purchasing kJams or the Plugins
    4. Are you a KJ? Post your Shows online! Looking for a local venue to see kJams in action? View the map!
    5. Video Tutorials
    6. If you need Tech Support
  2. kJams Lite (“kJams Pro” and “kJams 2” ALSO have these features)
    1. Connecting a Microphone
    2. Preferences
    3. Getting songs into kJams
      1. Music Stores
        1. ptk.png Party Tyme Streaming Streaming Only (Offline streaming available) Provided by Sybersound
        2. kc.png KaraokeCloud Stream / Purchase (Offline streaming available)
        3. Karaoke.net.png Party Tyme Downloads Purchase Only
      2. Adding existing song files…
        1. Add To Library… will add existing QuickTime, Windows Media, optionally zipped Audio+G, bin/cue, CAVS (MCG, NCG), MTU (KMA), Acesonic "CDG", and MediaStream (LRC, KTP, UltraStar) files
        2. Reinterpret your song names from [Name:“Sc1234-04 - U2 - Desire”, Artist:“”, Album: “”] to [Name:“Desire”, Artist:“U2”, Album: “Sc1234”]
      3. Ripping from shiny media
        1. Ripping from a CD+G, CD+GM, or Audio disc
        2. Ripping Other Formats SuperCDG, NEO+G, DVD, LaserDisc, VCD
    4. Meta Info and File Tagging (name, artist, album, duration, etc) for Sorting
      1. To manually drag and drop to sort, use User Sort Order
      2. How to change Metadata: Rename
      3. Fetching Metadata for CD+G Discs
      4. GraceNote Access
      5. freedb Access (includes MusicBrainz and TrackType)
      6. KJ Pro Access
      7. CDPedia Database (including spreadsheet import)
      8. CAVS Meta data
      9. Copy and Paste to use a spreadsheet to quickly edit large volumes of meta data
      10. Advanced metadata editing
      11. Reinterpret your song names
    5. Play Lists
    6. Target Mode
    7. Playing Songs
      1. Key and Tempo Shifting
      2. Vocal Reduction
      3. Slipping the Graphics
      4. Setting the Volume
      5. Playing with a Background Video
      6. Repeat Settings
      7. Auto-Cue to Skip Silence at Start or End of Song
      8. Trimming the start and end time
      9. Equalizer or audio enhancement
      10. Graphics Channels
      11. Launch Files and MIDI, KAR files
    8. The Messenger to show scrolling text messages
    9. Searching
    10. Remote Control
    11. Converting Audio+G songs to a different format
    12. Exporting PlayLists, Orignal Files or iPod Video
    13. Removing or Deleting Songs or Playlists
    14. The Video Window
    15. Printing CD Covers
    16. Burning DVDs
    17. Transferring kJams to another computer
    18. Restoring from backups
  3. kJams Pro
    1. Venues
    2. Singers
    3. Rotation
    4. Switchable Songs for Singers
    5. Exporting QuickTime
    6. The Mini-Monitor Panel and 2nd Video Window
    7. Scripting
    8. Server for Web Browser based Singer Login
    9. kJams Cue: Song Book Searching / Singer Login / Queue management, on any iOS device (iPhone, iPod Touch, iPad)
    10. ShowScreens to show custom text and graphic messages
    11. Printing Song Books
  4. kJams 2
    1. Python
    2. Launch Files can run Python scripts
    3. Fade Out for smooth transitions
    4. iTunes Crossfade (via Python)!
    5. Songless Singers
    6. Coming soon: The rest of the features
  5. Plugins
    1. Lame MP3 audio encoder (free!)
    2. kJams Disc Burner lets you burn custom mix CD+G discs
    3. kJams Producer lets you create new CD+G from scratch, or edit existing songs
  6. Third Party
    1. iSing Karaoke Locator for iPhone and iPod Touch
    2. iDisplay lets you show your Video window on your iOS device, wirelessly
    3. Air Display lets you show your Video window on your Android, wirelessly
    4. Karaoke Anywhere lets you play karaoke on your iOS or Android device
    5. Singing Machine uses a USB stick to play your karaoke songs, with a built in microphone!
  7. kJams Menus
    1. File
    2. Edit
    3. Controls
    4. Advanced
    5. Video
    6. Window
    7. Help
  8. Tasks & Tips
    1. Troubleshooting
    2. Consolidating your Library
    3. Moving your Library to another Volume
    4. Preset Playlists (Not "Smart")
    5. Keep your Desktop and Downloads clean
    6. Did you know?
  9. Contact & Office Hours
  10. Index & Glossary
  11. Free Code