Testimonials

Rand Steeves

You have to be one of the best site hosts I’ve encountered. It’s great to know there are some humans still out there making things work!
<email>frsteeves@shaw.ca|Rand Steeves</email>

David Rowe

Little weird things like this [little glitch I ran into] are totally overshadowed by the amazingness of the app! I see Apple throwing millions at you for your code so they can put it in iTunes! HOLD OUT!! It's that good...you probably have an idea of how BAD your competition is. NO one is doing Karaoke THIS good. I have had so many compliments at Karaoke parties, especially when the girls request something I don't have. I go to the music store, spend a buck or two and seconds later they are singing! No messy auths, questions or forms. That's SLICK!

I think your app is worth a little more. I'm curious to know if the demograph is willing to pay for maintenance. $50/year seems fair. Have you thought of that? Instant income generation. I've asked my Karaoke hosts who run kJams and they all thought that seemed fair considering what you get. Hmmm...

<email>drowe@laika.com|David Rowe</email>

Bryan "Bucky"

To all subscribers to kJams! I want to write in to kJams about Dave and his work on troubleshooting problems that may occur when you are coming across some hiccups along the way. I am a perfect example on why mistakes are made on kJams! More than likely the mistakes are made by ourselves and we freak out. I was that person until Dave, with his ability to relax me, helped me out a great deal not once but twice. I totally respects his product and I thank him for explaining to me thoroughly and not losing my cool. Thanks Dave, you area genius!

check me out on YouTube!
<email>bbcbone@yahoo.com|Brian</email>

Robert Cruz

Wrote up an article on his blog. Wow!

<email>cruzro@hotmail.com|Robert Cruz</email>

Paul Kingham

Hi Dave,

I have been invited to be a guest on the Mac 20 questions (Mac20q) podcast tomorrow, oneof the questions is what is my favourite app, I am going to say kJams, and just wanted to run my response by you first before it's broadcast, hope you don't mind.

I also hope it is good PR for you too :)

Regards Paul

Host: Tell me your Favourite application and some of the best things about it.
Paul: Hmmm, well I guess I would have to pick my karaoke application; it’s called kJams and is written by Dave Cotter over at kJams.com. The program is really versatile for running shows, I can store all my songs and videos in a library which is easy to search, it keeps track of my singers, and what they would like to sing next, takes all the worry about of the nights rotation, so I don’t have to have a hundred bits of paper with peoples names and songs on them beside me.
It happily outputs to a second screen – I use a projector for this so the whole bar can sing along AND most importantly, IT JUST WORKS!
It's crazy too that as a singer, if you have an iPhone (or iPod Touch), you can download iJams, and control your own songlist, you don't even need to speak to me or pick up a book, it's all there remotely, it's amazing!
I’ve been using for it nearly a year and it hasn’t let me down a single time, I used to do shows on a PC and frequently had to fill while I waited for my laptop to reboot, those days are gone!
Plus Dave is a genius, he is updating the features and tweaking what’s there all the time, he even listens to the features people want and writes them in. If all software was this good, and maintained this well, the world would be a better place.

<email>paul@paulk.com|Paul Kingham</email>

Brian Barckley, DiscMaster Digital DJ

kJams has been the largest advancement in digital music since iTunes as far as I'm concerned.
I have been entertaining for over 14 years -- over 450 weddings -- don't even want to count how many karaoke shows -- might cause a breakdown of some sort. Anyway -- I was the first to be a "Disc" only DJ in my area hence the name DiscMaster -- Never envisioned music much less karaoke being all done by computer. I have been using macs to play DJ music for over 4 years using Mega-Seg. Your kJams is the only program I plan to use for the Karaoke Side... The DiscMaster Approves!

<email>brian@discmasterdj.com|Brian Barckley</email>

Martin Pittaway

Dear Dave,

Speaking from the other side of the pond, I just have to say that kJams is just so good.

There are many entertainers out there using PC's to play their backing tracks and you just know when things have gone wrong because it takes them so long to get going again.

Once in some 2 years, and then due to the MacBook Pro overheating, did the system fail. But in less time than it took me to tell a joke to my audinece, a fan switched on pointing at the Mac, and we were back in business.

Nothing else competes and you're worth every penny.

Keep up the good work.

Many thanks

<email>martinpittaway@mac.com|Martin Pittaway</email>
Cambridge, England

DJ MarkG

Dave, I just wanted to thank you for a great piece of work that just gets better and better, I have been using kJams for a long time and in real terms apart from if I recall one bug its never let me down.

When the bug with threads did surface we had it fixed in about 20 mins and then a full fix overnight.

In short I have tried them all and NOTHING beats k-Jams its a winner hands down. I have some regular gigs and the great thing about k-Jams is the speed at which you can work I only need to carry two one hour mixes for inter singer entertainment and the average switch speed it around 3 seconds. My reputation has been built by using the right tools David and your kJams products keep me well ahead of the disk only boys.

P Well done and thanks for a great product

then like a week later...

Tonight, at a very select gig, for the first time I had kJams operating at full tilt with a 3G wireless connection to the net. A singer requested a song that I did not have and whilst two girls were singing one song the tune I requested from the store downloaded and was added to the library :shock: .

The singers could not see anything, it was transparent to them 8) , I wanted to try this in a live pressure gig , and it delivered yet again.

Not sure if its the first time its been tried live but it worked 100%, and guess what I had to do it again just after.

Thanks Dave for your hard work, not sure if anyone else has tried this it may be a first, but to be able to download a song there and then is way cool.

More :idea: vendors maybe Sing To The world Dave would be way cool.....

Long and Short kJams delivers every time I would not swap it for any other system.

Thanks again Dave, keep up the great work.. :D :P
<email>g4lch@sky.com|Mark Gregory</email>

SABRINA - Major Mayhem Karaoke

"Is this the real life, or is this just fantasy?" I just wanted to remind you how FRIGGIN COOL life is with your softwares.... the softwares that breath through your energy.

<email>sabrina_asch@mac.com|Major Mayhem</email>

TJ Bosshardt - B.Y. Entertainment

I could have bought a PC for much cheaper and a free or cheap Kj program but I refuse to do anything other than Mac and kJams you are a genius / angel! Anything other than Mac and kJams is a waste of money. I have been a KJ since the late 80's when we used tapes then giant lasers and have seen this phenomenon through since the beginning and kjams is a dream come true. Nothing can match kJams. (I'm a girl so Will You Marry Me?) Also, when I was shopping for a program last year, I wasn't rich enough to gamble money so when I read your program warning about possible bugs I thought twice, however, what made me gamble on it was the fact that you seemed so upfront and then all the testimonials. You can add mine to the list of your love letters! The only thing that beats the actual program's performance is your awesome Tech support. Thank you.

<email>tjyoungmusic@yahoo.com|TJ Young</email>

Eric Shoaf - Good Vibrations Mobile DJ Service

I am a professional part-time mobile DJ working the high desert. I recently decided to upgrade my PC to Apple.

The first problem that I encounter was finding a karaoke program that would read in my kma files. Next was to find a program that functioned in a live karaoke venue.

I searched the internet high and low, but could not find a program to read the kma files until I contacted kJams. I was surprised in the quick replies and support from kJams. Dave Cotter worked with me every step of the way to ensure I could use my older files with having to do any conversion.

The technical support given by Dave Cotter, has been outstanding!!! I would highly recommend for anybody looking for professional, easy-to-use karaoke program to tryout and purchase kJams!

You will be glad you did!

<email>eshoaf@verizon.net| Eric Shoaf</email>

LensKaraoke

From his quote in The Forums

Some time ago I was asked to look at another karaoke program so I could present using somebody else's kit, so I Learned a bit about the program in question and today I did my first show with it and it made me realize just what a bril program kJams is. I always knew Kjams was good, what with all the features, but to actually use another program really hammers the point home. I will have to continue using this other program cos the person I'm presenting for won't change to mac, but when I got home from presenting I wanted to cuddle the kjams program but thats not possible,so, I opened kJams and just played around with it, how soothing it was.

Elisabeth Daley

kJams is AWESOME.!!!!!!!

I am a professional full time Disc Jockey, Singer, Entertainer and Karaoke Hostess and having a reliable program to run karaoke on my MAC has been absolutely amazing! I looked around for years and was so pleased when I came across kJams. You must buy this program if you are a MAC user and need to run karaoke. I'm not kidding. kJams to the rescue!!!!!

(Personally, I wouldn't use a PC to run any professional music program if my life depended upon it - - yuck)

I am not a computer whiz by any stretch of the imagination. I learn in the trenches out of necessity. I like programs to do what they are supposed to do and often I expect "said program" to read my mind. kJams always does what I ask and usually can read my mind and it's only "in development". Imagine what will happen when it's "finished".

Dave's customer support is beyond belief. He has always been available for tutorials and tech support and has more than once rescued me from my own stupidity - - - all the while being patient and friendly. He gets 100 gold stars!!!!

The program is simple and very, very user friendly - - - like many MAC programs. . . .and it's mostly idiot proof - - - thank goodness.

As a cabaret artist, I can create "playlists" and line up all my chosen songs, in the proper key and "have at it " for a cabaret performance, either cueing the songs to go back to back without my interference - - - or pause until I command the playlist to continue if I have any dialogue to deliver. You can even use the Apple Remote in the palm of your hand.

Yeah - - - here's a cool feature - - - once a song is in a playlist and a key is designated - - - kJams remembers and always plays the song in the proper key. Think of it as the band that can't complain about the key you wish to sing your song. Bonus - - - you can create as many playlists as you need.

Bottom line. The best money I ever spent for a karaoke program - - - hands down. It's worth double the price or more!!!!!!

If you have a MAC and need to run karaoke - - - buy this program!!! Don't wait! It's brilliant!

If you're sick of the "skips" and "stutters" and "freezes" of PCDJ - - -buy a MAC - - - then buy kJams

FYI: Many internal DVD drives don't recognize CDG discs, therefore importing is impossible. I purchased an external DVD drive, the Plextor PX-712UF and have had no difficulty ripping CDG's into kJams.

I'm a real person - - call me for a referral. 757-566-4530 or email at the link below.

<email>liz@daleydjs.com| Elisabeth Daley</email>

Roger Bowring

I have been using kJams Pro for over four years and have found this program to be the best KJ program for the Mac for running a Karaoke show. I have followed this program through most of it's developmental stages and it just keeps getting better and better. It plays Karaoke tracks with far superior fidelity and accuracy than the best hardware Karaoke machines on the market, even when the key is changed several steps, thus allowing the singer to hear his/her track undistorted in the key of his/her individual voice range.

The kJams interface keeps your library extremely well organized enabling the KJ to make playlists for individual singers and to play individual tracks with a single mouse click - far more efficient than hunting through CD folders for discs and placing in and removing from a Karaoke hardware machine enabling the KJ to "keep the show going" without any "dead air space."

Even more impressive than the program itself, is the technical support given by Dave Cotter, the software creator of this ingenious program. I have limited knowledge about computers and Dave has provided the most prompt and generous tech support imaginable, even three to four hours at a time in telephone and computer remote control tech support! I have never received such tech support from any other software vendor/developer! Dave's tech support is unsurpassed!

Therefor, I highly recommend kJams! You certainly will be amazed by it's wealth of features, quality of sound and phenomenal tech support!
<email>rbowring@iaw.on.ca|Roger Bowring</email>

Joey Everett

(after a new release)
Thanks so much David, can't wait to check out the upgrade.
I can't imagine kJams being any better - I freaking love it!!!
It makes my life as a part time KJ so much easier.
Thanks so much for a phenomenal program as well as your phenomenal support!
sincerely,
<email>Joey@scientist.com|Joey Everett</email>

Richard

I have been using kJams for about 1 year. It just keeps getting better. As far as I am concerned, this is the best program I've ever seen for computer Karaoke. The tech support is especially excellent. Some time ago I had a bug related to UNICODE. The problem was really vexing and prevented me from creating song lists. Dave took the time and was concerned enough about the bug to remotely operate my computer to discover the cause. It was fixed immediately! All of the features work even though my CD burner is not on the list (La Cie 15X CD/DVD). The program is feature loaded even while still not even in the beta stage of development. Keep up the good work. When the final version is ready, I'm ready to buy.

<email>rthibedeau@socal.rr.com|Richard</email>

Chris

Dave

Based on the overwhelmingly positive response you must get from all who have benefited from and enjoyed your product, it's tough to imagine how I can add to that in a significant way...much like the voter who wants to be heard but realizes his vote is just one among millions. So I hesitate, even though I've been using KJams for a little while now and will always consider it the best $40 I've ever spent. How much more encouragement can you take? Your commitment to developing such a piece of software whose core users consider indispensable is more fueled by passion than recognition. But, in the end, I would be remiss. It's worth a try. So here goes. Thanks, Dave. KJams is the shit.

<email>kid.glib@comcast.net|Chris</email>

Shawn Meunier

after fixing a bug for him…

Thanks a mil, even though we've had a couple hick ups - I still think its the best piece of software out there for karaoke hosting… and yer dedication to makin it the best it can be, is amazing.

<email>shawn@shawnmeunier.com|Shawn Meunier</email>

DJ Maxx

Dave,

This program is AMAZING!!! I love it! You Rock! Keep up the good work!
<email>dj_maxx@sbcglobal.net|DJ Maxx</email>

Hightower

I had a problem with KJams tonight and reported it to Dave. He found a bug, and is going to fix it (video/music sync). Thing is, he was working with me on this at 3:00AM eastern time! He is the man when it comes to customer service! ... I thought I'd give him the kudo's now!

Later that day...

You must be the hardest working man in show business! Went to bed at 3:00AM and posted the fix at 10:00AM the next morning. Wow. There are a lot of companies out there that could learn from you.

Hightower

Sean Trotter

Dave,

I know you cannot hear this but you are getting a standing ovation right now!!!!!! You will probably get tired of hearing from us, but my partner emailed you earlier, and I have been playing with your demo version of kjams pro for about 30 minutes, and I had to send you my regards as well. We have been searching for a while, and [...] saw that we could try it out, we got excited, but that does not come close to describing what we are feeling now. If you could have gone into our heads and made exactly what we wanted, this would be it. There is nothing missing.

If you in the Northeast, you have dinner and or drinks on us whenever. Thanks for what you are doing.

Thanks Again,
Sean

P.S. please quote us: "This is the best karaoke software ever...seriously"
<email>ninetofivedjs@mac.com|Sean Trotter</email>

r g

You are the most dedicated shareware author I have ever seen--KUDO's once again, you rock! Best software $$$ i've ever spent. your product was literally an answer to my dreams, and.. it just keeps getting better. It was a FANTASY of mine to have itunes--for karaoke..and then it was here. having a lot of fun with it and it's totally changed the way we do karaoke. Super impressed by the continual tweeks and updates of the product--on the path to perfection. Customer satisfaction/support is phenomenal as well.

Then like a year later...

You are the most hands-on software developer I've ever known. Kudo's again for unparalled support. I've never seen 110% commitement to buyers like yours.
<email>richandangelebay@yahoo.com|r g</email>

Stephen in Savannah

David, you are wizard. This program is really coming together. [...] I'm a blessed man having this program available to free me from lugging around a big pile of CD's and inserting and reinserting over and over. A few clicks on the search finds a song instantly. And it works very well other than some of the gig weary discs that were covered with scratches and hamburger grease. [...] Even the professional Karaoke machine I've been using had a hard time with some of them. [...] For my applications, so far you program is just what I've needed. [...] I remain committed to your kJams program. There is little else that can compare to what you have achieved in the Mac world.
<email>SavannahSteve@att.net|Stephen in Savannah</email>

Nick Toth

Your quick response with useful information speaks volumes about your commitment to your product and your interest in your customers needs! And you can quote me!
<email>anickt@comcast.net|Nick Toth</email>

David Leu

Support on programs are usually very bad but you seem like you care.
<email>leujam@mac.com|David Leu</email>

Angus G. Nicholson III

Dude, have I told you lately how much you absolutely RAWK!? [...] Everything [...] is so professional and clean. [...] I've got to give you props! This software is going to take over my world very soon! You're doing an awesome job!!

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<email>angus@agn3.com|Angus G. Nicholson III</email>

Chris Bigelow

Thanks for all your help. Had I not had it, my new business would have floundered on day one. [...] I am using kJams extensively on my laptop for professional applications. [...] It worked admirably well in my gigs. [...] So, you've got yourself a lifelong customer for kJams, straight up.
<email>chbigelow@yahoo.com|Chris Bigelow</email>

Bruno F.

This is the best customer support I've ever seen. [...] Thanks for your continued support Dave.

Then later...

I have always admired those who not only invent, manufacture, sell, but more importantly stand behind their product. After the first glitches (mainly the result of my not reading the manual/FAQs), I happened to realize how dedicated to kJams Dave is. But it was only this week that I realized the extent of his committment to his customers' satisfaction. After I ran into a weird bug, Dave offered to call and spend the necessary time to fix the bug. Although I was a bit skeptical as to how he would do that, at the time said he was on the phone, took control of my Powerbook and spent a couple of hours debugging the situation. Result: the bug has been fixed. All with courtesy and an unbelievable patience. This guy knows what he's doing and he's such a fast typist :-) His last sentence of the chat session was: "It's my job, and I love my job". Dave, it shows! You're a God. Thanks again for your support. Bruno
<email>no@spam.com|Bruno F.</email> Sorry no email.

Joe Paradis

Thanks for your help.

Your product, like your service, and like Apples products, are the berries.

I will let others know of your kJams. It is a good thing, this softrware.

The best to you.

Then later...

About a year ago (?? how time flies) I sent my first testimonial of only a few good words.

Since then I have loaded about 1800 songs inot kJams.

I have also shown kJams to PC people.

One in particular is going to buy a MiniMac just to use kJams.

Everyone who sees your product is amazed how good a product it is.

It is the best software purchase I have ever made.

I use it every day.

I do not know what competing software packages are out there but I don't know what they could offer that I neede or woudl want--except burn capability and you will get there with that.

Thanks for your genius and I look forward to your future enhancements.
<email>joeparadis@comcast.net|Joe Paradis</email>

Aurelius Prochazka

kJams has been one of my favorite Mac OS X programs since the day David released the very first version. Before kJams I kept a Windows PC around just for Karaoke, but I've never needed it since! But what's really amazing about David is that he not only made a Karaoke player, but he made the gold standard by which all others must be judged. kJams is now rich with great features like playlists, speed controls, pitch shifting and more. Great job David!
<email>aure@aure.com|Aurelius Prochazka</email>

PJ No Dot

[after learning of the Burning plugin:]
Will you marry me...............I think I'm in love. You rock so F*ing hard!!!!!!!!!!!!! I love kJams!
And the fact that it is better than everything I've seen for the PC!
When I show people how it works and how automatically it sets up your rotation, how easily it is to find songs without using a spreadsheet program, and how simple it is to import new music into the library they are stunned!
You have to use three different programs [on a PC] to do the same thing kJams does.
I don't think the developers of the other [karaoke] software are real world users [like you are].
<email>pjnodot@yahoo.com|PJ</email>

Brian Marshall

Awesome!

I'll have you know I'm just a recreational karaoke singer who likes the hosts where he sings, but they never have the stuff I want to sing.

Somebody turned me onto [computer karaoke], and your software is INCREDIBLE. I can't believe how good it is.

I would/have NEVER paid so much for shareware that I use for pleasure, but I think you more than earned it. GREAT stuff!
<email>trotsky@nac.net|Brian Marshall</email>