KayJayPro

Introduction

KJ Pro™ is a commercial database that contains a subset of meta data for just about every single karaoke disc that exists. That is, it contains entries that specify, for each CD, all the artist, album, and track title information. Presently there are over 331 thousand entries in the database. kJams incorporates access to this database so that, when you insert a CD, all you have to do is supply the correct "database ready" title of the disc, then the database is queried for the CD's meta info, so that you don't have to type it in.

Local and Remote Access

kJams will always attempt to find the information about a disc using a local copy of the database. If nothing is found, will then attempt to reach the database over the internet (if you have this option enabled). The Local database is entirely optional and many people will choose not have the local database installed, as it is quite large and does not automatically stay up to date like the internet database. It does come in handy, however, if you plan to play discs when you do not have access to the internet (eg: if you're a professional KJ and you're taking your laptop to a venue with no internet access). To install the local database, see below.

Getting Track Data

At any time you can attempt to get disc info using the database. Currently, when you go to the "Advanced" menu and choose "Get CD Tracks from freedb...", kJams will attempt to find the info in the "freedb" database, and if NOT found, kJams will then ask you for the "database ready" name of the disc. This means you first need to find the disc name that KJ Pro uses to reference the disc, and paste it into the dialog. When found, kJams will update the copy of the meta data that kJams keeps for that disc. Note you will loose any info currently stored for that disc.

Installing the Local Access database

This section will be expanded when that option is available. Come back soon for more info.

Preferences

First you will need to purchase a subscription to the KJ Pro database. To do that, press the "Get Account…" button and follow the onscreen instructions. (presently this does not do anything, the option will be available soon). Enter your user name and code number into the provided spaces. If you do not check the "Use KJ Pro™ Online Database", then only the local database will be used, if it is found.