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== Pricing ==
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* '''Unregistered:''' Free (has some limitations, see below)
| http://www.kjams.com/resources/logo_universal.jpg
* [[kJams|kJams Lite]]: $40
| http://www.kjams.com/resources/logo_windoze.jpg
* [[kJams Pro]]: $110
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* [[Burning|Burning Plugin]]: $40 (available later this month)
| align="center" | <googa>http://homepage.mac.com/davecotter/kJams/kJamsLite.zip|Mac Lite|/downloads/Lite</googa><br><googa>http://homepage.mac.com/davecotter/kJams/kJamsPro.zip|Mac Pro|/downloads/Pro</googa><br><googa>/downloads/LAME.zip|Mac LAME MP3 Encoder|/downloads/lame</googa>
| align="center" | <googa>http://homepage.mac.com/davecotter/kJams/kJamsLiteWin.zip|Windows Lite|/downloads/Lite_Win</googa><br><googa>http://homepage.mac.com/davecotter/kJams/kJamsProWin.zip|Windows Pro|/downloads/Pro_Win</googa><br><googa>/downloads/lame_windows.zip|Windows LAME MP3 Encoder|/downloads/lame_win</googa>
|}
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== WARNING ==
The windows version is "for testing only", do not expect that it will work as awesome as the mac right now, this is the first time i've had it available for outside testing.  Please ONLY try it if you're willing to help me debug the problems ;)  Be sure to read up on what is  [[Windows|still left to do]]!


== Updates ==
'''To purchase''': Download the one you want (from below) and run it, then go to the Help menu, pick "Purchase..." There is also an upgrade path from Lite to Pro.
If the automagical updater that is built into kJams fails for some reason (or you're crashing on startup), just go download the latest version ([[Downloads#Actual_Download_Links|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 [[Development_Stages|"r" designation]], it will always, in fact, link to the very latest "r" build.


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 [[How_long_until_I_have_to_pay_again|paid upgrade]].
'''To purchase the Burning plugin''': Download and install it, then run kJams.  Go to Preferences->Burning, and there is a "Purchase" button.


If there's a brand new release, and you update to it, and it crashes on startup, believe me I already know about it and am working to fix it as you read this.  (However, please tell me anyway, the more people that report it, the faster I work).  Meanwhile, you can easily [[Downgrade]] to the previous version.  When you run the downgraded version, do NOT update until there's an even '''newer''' version available, which should happen very shortly.
'''To just donate''' to "The Cause": [https://www.paypal.com/donate/?hosted_button_id=HJZJTNBNF25ZG Paypal me!]
 
== [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Shareware ShareWare] ==
You don't have to buy it to try it out, it's [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Shareware ShareWare]! Just go download it (see below).  Note that unlike typical ShareWare, I provide FULL tech support and all updates are free.  The ShareWare is limited by functionality, not by time, so there is no "expiration".  See below for the [[Downloads#Limitations|Limitations]].
 
== Purchasing ==
For instructions on how to purchase, see the section on [[Purchasing]].


== Disclaimer ==
== Disclaimer ==
Keep in mind this is DEVELOPMENT software, NOT "Release", not "Beta", not even "Alpha", but one stage BEFORE that. ([[Development Stages|click here]] for an explanation) That means there ARE bugs (ie: you will likely experience "Asserts" and even crashes), and there ARE performance problems (noteably searching can be s-l-o-w), and not all features are even present! You have been warned.
Keep in mind this is DEVELOPMENT software, NOT "Release", not "Beta", not even "Alpha", but one stage BEFORE that. ([[Development Stages|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. That being said, it's very stable as of late, check out the reviews at [http://www.versiontracker.com/dyn/moreinfo/macosx/24457 VersionTracker].


== Limitations ==
== Limitations ==
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Lite:
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 add more than 3 songs to a any playlist (except for your library)
* Can't rip or play anything other than tracks 1, 2 and 3 on any disc
* Can't rip more than the first 3 songs from a disc


Pro:
Pro:
* Same as lite but:
* Can't add more than 3 singers
* Can't add more than 3 singers
* Can't add more than 2 singers to the rotation
* Can't add more than 2 singers to the rotation
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Burning Plugin:
Burning Plugin:
* Can't burn more than 2 songs on a disc.  Note that even if you purchase the Burning plugin (by itself), in order to burn a disc with more than 3 songs you also must purchase either Lite or Pro, since the tryout version of the application limits the number of songs you can put in a playlist (see above under "Lite"), and you must create a playlist in order to burn your disc.
* Can't burn more than 2 songs to a disc
 
Producer Plugin:
* Your songs will have red X's in the lyrics of songs you burn to CD+G
 
There are '''no other limitations'''.  If something goes wrong in the tryout version, do NOT assume that making the purchase will "fix" it or otherwise make it work, it is either a bug or a misunderstanding.  The code is *exactly* the same for the Tryout and the Licensed version, there is no different download.  Just download and run, it's up to you if you want to register it.  Also, the Pro version *is* the Lite version, just with several more features.  If something is wrong with the Lite version, it will also be wrong with the Pro version.


== Requirements ==
== Requirements ==
* To rip and/or burn, you'll need a [[Compatible_Drives|compatible drive]].
* To rip and/or burn, you'll need a [[FAQ#What_drives_are_supported.3F|compatible drive]].
* For '''kJams''': Any Mac running OS X <strike>10.3.9</strike> '''10.4''' or better, or Windows XP or better, and QuickTime 7.1 or better.
* For '''kJams''': Any PowerPC Mac that runs OS X 10.3 or better
* For '''Burning''': To burn more than 3 songs you must already have purchased kJams Lite or Pro.  Any Mac running OS X 10.4 or better, and you '''may''' need [http://www.patchburn.de/ PatchBurn].  (You can test burning with a 2 song playlist using unregistered Lite or Pro and unregistered burning plugin, and you SHOULD!)
* For '''Burning''': Any PowerPC Mac that runs OS X 10.4 or better
* For the '''Producer''' plugin, same requiremenst as for '''Burning'''
* An internet connection (at least temporarily) to the machine on which you plan to purchase and activate a license.
* An internet connection (at least temporarily) to the machine on which you plan to purchase and activate a license.
* 2GB RAM if you have < 15,000 songs, Otherwise 4GB
* The latest [http://www.stuffit.com/mac/expander/ Stuffit Expander] (kJams may launch it to unzip certain files)
* 10GB '''free''' Hard Drive space, Recommend 250GB
* Lots of hard drive space (give it at least a Gig, if not tens of gigs)
* 800MHz PPC CPU, recommend 2 or more Intel CPU at 2GHz each
* Currently you need about 800MHz or better, but my target is 500MHz
* Currently NOT compatible with Intel Macs (will be fixed soon)


== Licensing and Serial Numbers ==
<strike>If you have AltiVec then any processor speed will do.</strike> 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)
Did you read the [[License Agreement]]?


Salient Points:
== Downloads==
* For kJams, You can have 2 activations at a time for ONE person, eg: not you and your wife.  For the plugins it is only one activation.
* [http://www.kjams.com/downloads/LAME.zip LAME MP3 Encoder Installer] v1.1
* The Lite version is for home use only. If you are doing public shows, you must purchase a Pro license.
* Licenses and Activations *are* transferrable, just contact me ahead of time.
* '''WARNING''': Activations are tied to your computer. Your serial number may stop working if any of the following happens:
** You replace your startup drive
** You replace your networking card (ethernet)
** Your Operating System makes a major change (eg: going from 10.4 to 10.5 can '''sometimes''' cause a deactivation)
** You switch to a different computer.
* If your serial number stops working simply contact me and I'll gladly reset your activations.  I usually respond within a couple hours.  If you KNOW you're going to upgrade your computer, contact me AHEAD of time so you don't have any down time at all.  I will reset your activations any time you ask, forever.
* More info in [[Serial_Number|Serial Numbers]]


== Actual Download Links==
'''Legal Notice:''' LAME is an external library that kJams may optionally link with, I did not write LAME, it is freely available [http://sourceforge.net/projects/lame elsewhere], it is NOT part of kJams, is not INCLUDED with kJams, and I am not charging for it. If you do not use LAME, kJams will function just fine (you can rip audio [[Ripping#Rip_using_iTunes|using iTunes]]). If you choose to install an MP3 encoder, you should take it upon yourself to abide by any applicable laws regarding licensing. For more info, [http://www.mp3licensing.com/ go here]. To download the source code to this installer and everything it installs, [[Lame|click here]].
'''Song files to try:'''
 
* <googa>/downloads/samples.zip|Sample Files|/downloads/Samples</googa>. (Includes "[http://tricerasoft.com/downloads/twistandshoutmp3g.zip Twist and Shout]" and this one from [http://www.tricerasoft.com/downloads/tsoftcdg.zip Tricerasoft])
'''Version 1.0d41: (1.7 MB)'''
* Free files from [http://www.karaoke-version.com/karaoke_free/ Karaoke Version]
* [http://home.comcast.net/%7edavecotter/kJamsLite.zip kJams Lite]
* [http://home.comcast.net/%7edavecotter/kJamsPro.zip kJams Pro]


==The following does not yet work with Windows (except for LAME)==
'''Burning Plugin 1.0a1'''
'''Encoders for ripping'''
* coming this month!
* [[Vorbis|Ogg Vorbis]] XiphQT
* [[Lame|LAME v3.97 Source code and Legal Notice]]


'''Plugins'''
'''Song files to try:'''
* <googa>http://homepage.mac.com/davecotter/kJams/Burner.zip|Burner 1.0a14|/downloads/Burner</googa> To burn a full disc, requires purchase of either Lite or Pro.
* [http://home.comcast.net/%7edavecotter/samples.sit Sample Files]. (Includes "[http://tricerasoft.com/downloads/twistandshoutmp3g.zip Twist and Shout]" and this one from [http://www.tricerasoft.com/downloads/tsoftcdg.zip Tricerasoft])
* <googa>http://homepage.mac.com/davecotter/kJams/Producer.zip|Producer 1.0a2|/downloads/Producer</googa>
* [http://www.kjams.com/downloads/Kt001-01%20-%20David%20M.%20Cotter%20-%20Scroll%20Test.zip Scroll Test] To install, just download it  but don't unzip it. Then in kJams go File->Add to Library, click "Not These" then click the top panel (says "Artist: David M. Cotter")


'''Remote Control'''
Watch [http://home.comcast.net/%7edavecotter/add.mov this movie] to learn how to install the samples.
* Go to the [[Remote Control]] page.


'''Important:'''
'''Important:'''
Get familiar with the current [[Known Issues]].
Get familiar with the current [[Known Issues]].


'''QuickTime Decoders:'''<br>
== Remote Control ==
* [[ffmpeg]] for MPEG-1 and MPEG-2 playback (free)<br>
If you have BlueTooth in your computer, and a BlueTooth PDA or cell phone, Go download [http://www.irowan.com/romeo/ Romeo], and pay the guy too, his software rocks. Now download and install:
* [http://www.apple.com/quicktime/mpeg2/ MPEG2] $20 required for MPEG2 playback, sorry<br>
* [http://perian.org/ Perian] for AVI, DivX, FLV, MKV, GVI, VP6, and VFW<br>
* [http://www.flip4mac.com/wmv_download.htm Flip4Mac] for KMA and WMA playback
* [http://www.divx.com/divx/mac/codec/ DivX]<br>
* [http://n.ethz.ch/student/naegelic/ac3/index.php AC3]<br>


'''Tools'''<br>
The [http://www.kjams.com/downloads/kJams.rmpl kJams Remote] plugin!
* <googa>http://kjams.com/downloads/unlock.zip|Unlock|/downloads/Unlocker</googa> all files within a folder (script)
* <googa>http://kjams.com/downloads/crash_kjams.zip|Crash kJams|/downloads/Crash_kJams</googa> if kJams is hung but still "responding", this script will force a crash, then you can send the crash report and i'll know what to do!
* <googa>http://web.mac.com/mickeyroberson/MRR_Software/NameChanger.html|NameChanger|/downloads/NameChanger</googa> free tool for batch renaming files in the Finder


'''Just for Fun'''<br>
Play, pause, next, previous, rewind, volume up/down, mute, change pitch, save, all from your couch (or the stage, or while seated in the audience), without being near your computer!
* [[Code/new_iTunes_Crossfader|Crossfade]] your audio between kJams and iTunes
== Other ==
* Other [[code]] for you wild and crazy types.
The [http://freedb.org/ 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!
----
# Download this [http://www.kjams.com/downloads/AudioTrack.zip Audio File]
<center>
# Add it to your iTunes
Mac and the Mac logo are trademarks of Apple Computer, Inc., registered in the U.S. and other countries<br>
# Make a playlist with only that song in it
Microsoft and Windows and the Windows logo are trademarks of Microsoft, Inc., registered in the U.S. and other countries
# Burn your disc!
</center>

Revision as of 17:18, 6 July 2010

Pricing

To purchase: Download the one you want (from below) and run it, then go to the Help menu, pick "Purchase..." There is also an upgrade path from Lite to Pro.

To purchase the Burning plugin: Download and install it, then run kJams. Go to Preferences->Burning, and there is a "Purchase" button.

To just donate to "The Cause": Paypal me!

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. That being said, it's very stable as of late, check out the reviews at VersionTracker.

Limitations

The Unregistered version is limited in these ways:

Lite:

  • 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:

  • 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 to a disc

Requirements

  • To rip and/or burn, you'll need a compatible drive.
  • For kJams: Any PowerPC Mac that runs OS X 10.3 or better
  • For Burning: Any PowerPC Mac that runs OS X 10.4 or better
  • An internet connection (at least temporarily) to the machine on which you plan to purchase and activate a license.
  • The latest Stuffit Expander (kJams may launch it to unzip certain files)
  • 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
  • Currently NOT compatible with Intel Macs (will be fixed soon)

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)

Downloads

Legal Notice: LAME is an external library that kJams may optionally link with, I did not write LAME, it is freely available elsewhere, it is NOT part of kJams, is not INCLUDED with kJams, and I am not charging for it. If you do not use LAME, kJams will function just fine (you can rip audio using iTunes). If you choose to install an MP3 encoder, you should take it upon yourself to abide by any applicable laws regarding licensing. For more info, go here. To download the source code to this installer and everything it installs, click here.

Version 1.0d41: (1.7 MB)

Burning Plugin 1.0a1

  • coming this month!

Song files to try:

  • Sample Files. (Includes "Twist and Shout" and this one from Tricerasoft)
  • Scroll Test To install, just download it but don't unzip it. Then in kJams go File->Add to Library, click "Not These" then click the top panel (says "Artist: David M. Cotter")

Watch this movie to learn how to install the samples.

Important: Get familiar with the current Known Issues.

Remote Control

If you have BlueTooth in your computer, and a BlueTooth PDA or cell phone, Go download Romeo, and pay the guy too, his software rocks. Now download and install:

The kJams Remote plugin!

Play, pause, next, previous, rewind, volume up/down, mute, change pitch, save, all from your couch (or the stage, or while seated in the audience), without being near your computer!

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!
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