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Updates

Updates to kJams are always free, and they happen frequently. Perhaps one day if I ever get to version 2.0, that will be a paid upgrade.

If the automagical updater that is built into kJams fails for some reason, just go download the latest version (see below on this page) and install it manually (replacing the one that was there before). Even tho the version number shown on this page does NOT include the "r" designation, it will always, in fact, link to the very latest "r" build.

Purchasing

It's Shareware: That means it's completely free to download and use! In fact I highly recommend you try it out before buying, to make sure you can rip using your CD drive, NOT ALL DRIVES ARE COMPATIBLE (The unregistered version has some limitations, see below)

• kJams Lite: $40 (More Info) For home use only!
• kJams Pro: $110 (More Info) For public performance & Professionals, and the serious fanatic.
• Burning Plugin: $40 (More Info) Works with Lite or Pro!

To purchase kJams: Download the one you want and run it, then go to the Help menu, pick "Purchase..." There is also an upgrade path from Lite to Pro, the cost is exactly the difference between the two.

To purchase the Burning plugin: Download and install it, do a burn test with just a couple songs to make sure it works for you. When you have verified that it works, go to Preferences->Burning and click the "Purchase" button.

To just donate to "The Cause": PayPal me. (Same Link)

Disclaimer

Keep in mind this is DEVELOPMENT software, NOT "Release", not "Beta", not even "Alpha", but one stage BEFORE that. (click here for an explanation) That means there ARE bugs (ie: you will likely experience "Asserts" and even crashes), and there ARE performance problems (ie: some kinds of MP3's don't play, some zip files won't unzip), and not all features are even present! You have been warned.

Limitations

The Unregistered version is limited in these ways:

Lite:

• Can't export to QuickTime more than 10 songs
• Can't add more than 3 songs to a any playlist (except for your library)
• Can't rip more than the first 3 songs from a disc

Pro:

• Same as lite but:
• Can't add more than 3 singers
• Can't add more than 2 singers to the rotation
• Can't add more than 2 songs to a singer's "Tonight" playlist

Burning Plugin:

• Can't burn more than 2 songs on a disc

There is no different download for the unregistered version. Just download and run, it's up to you if you want to register it.

Requirements

• To rip and/or burn, you'll need a compatible drive.
• For kJams: Any Mac running OS X 10.3.9 or better (even Leopard) and QuickTime 7.1 or better.
• For Burning: Any Mac running OS X 10.4 or better (even Leopard), and you may need PatchBurn.
• An internet connection (at least temporarily) to the machine on which you plan to purchase and activate a license.
• Lots of hard drive space (give it at least a Gig, if not tens of gigs)
• Currently you need about 800MHz or better, but my target is 500MHz

If you have AltiVec then any processor speed will do. AltiVec has been disabled due to a bug causing warble in the audio. Eventually I plan to fix this, tho with the transition to Intel this may be a moot point. (We already have working SSE2 code)

License Agreement

Did you read it?

Downloads

Mac and the Mac logo are trademarks of Apple Computer, Inc., registered in the U.S. and other countries

Encoders for ripping

• MP3 LAME v3.97 (Installer v1.2), Source code and Legal Notice
• Ogg Vorbis XiphQT

Version 1.0d47: (4.1 MB) (Previous Versions)

• kJams Lite
• kJams Pro

Burning Plugin 1.0a12

• Download

Remote Control

• Go to the Remote Control page.

Song files to try:

• Sample Files. (Includes "Twist and Shout" and this one from Tricerasoft)

Watch this movie to learn how to install the samples.

Important: Get familiar with the current Known Issues.

QuickTime Decoders:
ffmpeg for MPEG-1 and MPEG-2 playback (free)
MPEG2 $20 required for MPEG2 playback, sorry
Perian
divx
AC3

Other

The freedb has this disc image that you can burn to test out your freedb code, to make sure it works. Trouble is, for Mac users, this image is useless. It's in the form of a Bin/Cue file, which requires CDRWin to burn, or some command line unix knowledge. I've created a way to make this disc on your Mac!

1. Download this Audio File
2. Add it to your iTunes
3. Make a playlist with only that song in it
4. Burn your disc!