Kanto Karaoke is one of the best Karaoke Player available also for computers with MAC operating system. The MAC version is almost identical to the Windows version with only minor differences that we want to illustrate here. Kanto Karaoke is fully compatible with all macOS versions, Mojave and Catalina 10.15 included!
First of all, download and install Kanto Player on your Mac. Here is the download link:
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- 1) Kanto Karaoke (Windows PC & Mac) Perhaps one of the most popular karaoke players out there, Kanto is without a doubt the best free karaoke software for Windows and Mac. The reason being it supports multimedia and video formats of all hues. Besides, it also allows users to record their voice and listen to it later just like a DAW, apart from.
Kanto Karaoke is one of the best Karaoke Player available also for computers with MAC operating system. The MAC version is almost identical to the Windows version with only minor differences that we want to illustrate here.
To install the app double click on the .dmg file and drop the Kanto Player icon in the Applications folder.
Note: If you see this error “KantoPlayer.app can’t be opened because it is from an unidentified developer” you have to Select the app and right or ctrl-click on it, click on Open and click on Open again to confirm you want to complete the action
Note2: If you see the error “KantoPlayer is damaged and can’t be opened.” it means the issue lies with “Gatekeeper”. The Gatekeeper settings can be found in System Preferences > Security & Privacy > General. You have to select the option “All apps downloaded from: Anywhere”. The “Anywhere” setting in Sierra is missing and can be restored with a Terminal command: sudo spctl –master-disabl
After the installation, double click on the KantoPlayer.app icon to open it.
The main interface of the app looks like this:
Let’s start with the buttons at the bottom right of the program..
QUICK OPEN button allows you to browse and import a karaoke song from your MAC in KantoPlayer. If you play it you will see the lyrics in the main screen of the app.
DUAL DISPLAY button permits to display the lyrics screen in a new window, useful to display karaoke lyrics on external monitor or TV
SINGERS LIST button allows to create a list for the people who are going to sing for the karaoke
PLAYLISTS
In the same way as the Windows version, at the top right is the Playlists section. To create a new playlist click on the “Add” button and a window like this will open:
Type the name of the playlist in the “Playlist name” field and then click on “Create” button. Once done you will see the playlist created in the relevant section:
Now, in the bottom section “Playlist Files” you can import the desired songs by clicking on ADD button. Thanks to the UP and DOWN arrows you can always move and sort the tracks within the playlists.
Note: The “Free Trial” version of Kanto Player allows you to add max 5 files in each playlist.
LIVE PERFORMANCE
The Live Performance indicates (in real time) the song that is currently playing and those that will be played after. Thanks to the “Live Performance” you can schedule your performance and avoid interruption from one song to the next one..
The Live Performance works like a playlist and you can add songs at any time:
a) From a playlist selecting the song and clicking the Edit > Add to live performance
b) Dragging & Drop files from computer desktop to the Live Performance
c) By clicking to ADD SONG button
If you want to play a new track without abrupt interruptions you can click on the button “FADE OUT AND PLAY NEXT FILE...”
If you want to interrupt a song before the end of the song, avoiding a sudden and abrupt interruption, you can use the FADE OUT AND STOP function.
Note: Kanto Karaoke is the only tool with the crossfade function applied to all multimedia files: mp3, midi, kar and cdg files. To disable the automatic switching from one music to another by default, set the CROSSFADE = 0
AUDIO SETTINGS
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At the top left of the program you can find the “Audio Settings” section where you can:
> Change the Key (Pitch) and the Tempo (Speed) of the song
For the songs in the playlist you can also save the desired pitch and speed: just click on the “Save Key and Tempo” button. Doing so, every time that file is played in the playlist, it will have the saved changes of pitch and tempo.
> Manage Midi Channels: by clicking “Midi Channels Config” it opens a window where you can view all midi channels and decide whether to activate / deactivate or simply change the volume.
> Vocal Remover for Midi Songs: by clicking on the MELODY (CH4) OFF button, you can quickly remove the melody (vocal track) from the song. In this way you can sing on a “clean” musical track.
RECORDING VOICE OVER SONG
To start recording your voice on a song, here are the 3 simple steps to follow:
NOTE. Connect the microphone to your MAC and restart the program and verify that your microphone is displayed in the Input devices.
1. Input Devices: At the bottom left of the program, from the drop down menu, select your microphone as Device. There may be more devices with the same name, in which case make sure to set the one that is actually installed and active on your computer.
It is recommended to use a dynamic external microphone (with USB input) which surely guarantees a better recording quality and a lower latency.
It is recommended to use a dynamic external microphone (with USB input) which surely guarantees a better recording quality and a lower latency.
2. Start Recording: Play the song track and immediately click on the RED button (the circular button) in the player. Now you can start singing!
This feature requires the installation of the LAME app. It will open a window that will send you to the link to download Lame, it is a zip, inside which there is a .pkg file that you have to open and install on your Mac. After the installation the program will automatically recognize it.
During the recording you will notice the following icon appear at the top left of the screen:
This feature requires the installation of the LAME app. It will open a window that will send you to the link to download Lame, it is a zip, inside which there is a .pkg file that you have to open and install on your Mac. After the installation the program will automatically recognize it.
During the recording you will notice the following icon appear at the top left of the screen:
3. Stop Recording: At the end of the song click on the RED button again to stop the recording.
On the left of the program you will see an item appear in the “Recordings” section. Double click on this item to open the folder where you will find the MP3 file of your recording.
On the left of the program you will see an item appear in the “Recordings” section. Double click on this item to open the folder where you will find the MP3 file of your recording.
During recording you can also change the input volume (microphone) or the volume of the track (Music Volume), or add the Reverb effect.
Another important and exclusive setting of Kanto is the MIC DELAY which allows you to remove the delay that you will inevitably notice between the voice and the music. In fact you can decrease or increase this value until you get the perfect sync between voice and music in the output file.
Another important and exclusive setting of Kanto is the MIC DELAY which allows you to remove the delay that you will inevitably notice between the voice and the music. In fact you can decrease or increase this value until you get the perfect sync between voice and music in the output file.
To get the best quality, we recommend doing several tests until you get the optimal volume and delay values for your voice and recording!
The settings of Input and Music volumes only take effect if you change them during a recording.
While recording, you will not hear your voice from the speakers (it is not recommended to avoid the voice feedback issue).
NOTE: The Free Trial version of Kanto Karaoke allows recording of up to 1 minute (60 seconds).
EDIT MENU
From the program menu, clicking on the “EDIT” item will appear these options:
Crossfade:the default value is 3000 msec and is that effect of fading that allows you to move from one track to the next one gradually. You can change this value between 0 and 5000 msec.
AutoPlay: By setting the AutoPlay to the value “NO”, the song will arrive until the end and the next song will NOT start automatically. Also new songs added in the Live Performance will NON start playing automatically.
Soundfont: you can edit the “soundfont” file used (ie the sampled sounds used to improve the audio quality of midi and kar files!). The default soundfont file is located in the Program Files > KantoPlayer > Soundfont folder. To change the soundfont, you can download the soundfont file from the internet (there are many sites that offer free download of soundfont) and then place the file with the extension .sf2 inside the folder mentioned above. Then, from the program, “Edit” section you can set the new soudfont file.
Language: you can change the language of the program (es english, spanish, italian etc…)
Lyrics Settings: this is the section that allows you to customize the karaoke text that appears on the player screen. For example, you can decide the size, font and also the number of lines to display.
Auto Font Size: this will automatically adjusts the font size based on the number of words per line.
You can also choose the color of the karaoke text, both the color of the active text and the inactive text.
Besides under “Background” you can change the background of the karaoke screen, such as a picture of yourself or your image. This background change functionality can only be activated by purchasing the program license.
Auto Font Size: this will automatically adjusts the font size based on the number of words per line.
You can also choose the color of the karaoke text, both the color of the active text and the inactive text.
Besides under “Background” you can change the background of the karaoke screen, such as a picture of yourself or your image. This background change functionality can only be activated by purchasing the program license.
Delay: This parameter indicates the advance of karaoke text compared to music. Default is set to an advance of -500ms (half a second in advance), which is generally used by other karaoke players as well.
SINGER LIST
The Singer List feature allows the creation of a lineup of singers who have to perform during a show. To create or view a list of singers, click on the button in the main window at the bottom right
Just click on the ADD button to add the name of the singer and then associate the karaoke track by selecting it from your computer or by searching it in the playlists already loaded in the program. You can also set a different pitch/key for each song.
The trial version allows you to add only one singer in the singers list.
By clicking on “Display Singer Name” box, the name of the current singer and the next one can be displayed on the dual screen, and you can also set the display duration (seconds) and the font size (fontsize):
PC EXPLORER
In the program is integrated a browser to navigate through the folders of your MAC and then be able to find and select the desired songs and add them in the playlists or play directly. Just click on the button at the top right:
You have to select the folder of your songs clicking the button “Select Directory” and type the song name and click “Apply Filter” :
You can select the desidered files, and you will have three options: 1. double click on the song and play it immediately, 2.right mouse button to add the song to the currently open playlist, or 3.right mouse button to add the song in the live performance section . These options are enabled only after purchasing the program license.
WEB BROWSER
The program also includes a Web Browser, useful for example to quickly access to video sharing sites like Youtube where you can find and play karaoke video songs.
By clicking on the Web Browser button at the bottom, a window will open with the internet page on which the content will be displayed, and a “command” window where you can enter the desired URL or type search keywords. There is also a singer playlist section where you can annotate the names of the singers that have to perform with the relative URL of the video karaoke.
HOW TO REGISTER THE LICENSE OF KANTO KARAOKE
The benefits deriving from the purchase and registration of the Kanto Karaoke Player are:
- No limitation of songs that can be imported into the playlists
- No limitation in the recording time of your karaoke performances
- No limitation in converting from midi to mp3
- Possibility to change the background image of the karaoke text
- No limitations in creating Singer Lists
- And much more..
To register the program go in the menu Options –> Register
Click on the Buy button to request the registration data of the software. After purchase you will receive an email containing your “Licensed Email” and “Registration Code”. Copy and paste this data into the registration window (see fig. above) and then click on REGISTER.
NB: With the purchase of a license it is possible to install the software on a single computer!
Shortcut keys
Enter: Similar to double click to play a selected song
Cmd&P: Pause
Esc: Exit from full screen
Cmd&X: Fade out and next song
Cmd&Z: Fade out and stop
Cmd&S: Open search window
Cmd&M: CH4 midi On/Off
Cmd&P: Pause
Esc: Exit from full screen
Cmd&X: Fade out and next song
Cmd&Z: Fade out and stop
Cmd&S: Open search window
Cmd&M: CH4 midi On/Off
When it comes to choosing the right software to bring your karaoke rock star dreams to life, you want to be sure you are getting the biggest bang for your buck, and in some cases, you might not want to pay anything at all.
If you are chomping at the bit to get your karaoke on, you’ll want to check out these top karaoke software programs for a variety of platforms including Windows devices, PCs, Android devices and more. Plus, we’ll show you which karaoke software packages are perfect for professionals, noobs, and more.
Choosing a software package for your karaoke habit or business shouldn’t be taken lightly. Even though karaoke seems like it’s all fun and games, it can be a serious business for a lot of people, and these software developers know that delivering the best options and features means more people will use their software.
When you are starting your search for the best karaoke software for you, you’ll likely need a few key features, in addition to whatever else you want in a killer software package. Some of these basic features include song management abilities, so you can schedule songs for singers in order.
You’ll also want to have the option to move songs and singers around in case someone bails or the song isn’t working as you expect — hey, the internet is full of wonderful things, and bugs, so it’s a good idea to have a software program that allows you to change gears quickly, so your karaoke party doesn’t go stale.
You’ll also want to consider additional options for download; for example, you’ll want to choose a software package that can be easily updated and that provides new songs for download on a regular basis.
It’s also a good idea to look for a software package that allows you to use a full-screen mode so you can see your work easily on your device or laptop, as well as share your screen with external monitors or projectors to share with your audience.
Finally, when you are in the market for a karaoke software, consider what you will use it for: is it for personal reasons to have fun with your friends on a party night (if so, you might want to pick up a karaoke machine that records), or do you need it to keep your karaoke party business alive (in this case, a pro karaoke system is your go-to choice)?
There are different software available for each purpose so be sure to check them all out to see what suits your needs. And remember, karaoke is supposed to be fun. Encourage your audience to get involved, let loose, and sing a song or two!
Best Free Karaoke Software
Karaoke Builder Player is one of the best free karaoke software packages on the market today. It’s easy to use and offers a variety of functions that make getting your karaoke party started much faster!
It’s only for Windows computers, but it supports both CD+G discs and MP3+G files. You can play files directly from your computer, turn your computer screen into a lyric streamer, or project the lyrics on a larger screen or wall.
Some of the features include color fading and scrolling for every verse of the song, playback controls, resizable windows, full-screen modes, shortcut keys for faster service, drag and drop options and more. If free is on your must-have, then this is a great choice for your next karaoke party.
Best Paid Karaoke Software
Karafun is one of the top rated and most downloaded karaoke software programs on the planet. While it does feature a limited use freemium version, the paid version offers two options that provide much more freedom of use and access to premium options.
If you aren’t sure how much you’ll use your karaoke software, you might want to opt for the introductory monthly subscription that comes at a much lower price point than the more professional subscription service.
However, if you are considering paying for karaoke software in the first place, you are probably using music software on a regular basis and might benefit from all of the extra features that come with the premium professional subscription.
It is offered for a higher monthly fee than the introductory subscription price, but the software makes up for it in many ways. This software package is available on all laptop and desktop platforms including new and older operating systems such as Windows 10, 8, 7 and Vista.
As well, this software package is compatible with Windows XP, something that is quickly becoming a thing of the past for most software but we like that these guys are hanging on to that platform.
It is also available for Mac and iOS operating systems. So what makes this software so great? It offers a dual click and dual screen projection option that you can use in professional settings or at home.
You can customize any song so that it fits your speed and pitch, and it offers access to over 23,000 professionally recorded karaoke tunes that you can use anywhere, anytime. Of course, the library has been growing over the years and will continue to grow as it becomes more popular.
Official Website: https://www.karafun.com/
Professional Karaoke Software
For the professional DJs and KJs in the crowd, you’ll want something a little more robust than the free versions of karaoke software packages, consider the Kanto Karaoke Software Package.
It offer a one-time purchase price for professionals and gives you access to thousands of karaoke songs, plus more are always being added to their extensive library. It supports MP3, Kar, Mid, Kfn, MP4, WMV and many more file types.
This software also lets you record voiceover and external music, and it offers a full-screen mode where you can easily navigate the options. Choices in this popular professional karaoke software package include live performance management where you can make sure everything’s running smoothly; you can edit audio settings, manage playlists and create unlimited playlists for longer events.
This software is supported by operating systems for Windows including Windows 10, 8, 7, Vista, and XP. It is also compatible with Mac OS.
There is a free trial version available for Kanto Karaoke so you can give it a test drive to decide if it’s the right karaoke software package for you.
Official webiste: http://www.kantokaraoke.com/
Best Karaoke Software for Windows
If you are in the market for the best professional karaoke software for a Windows computer, look no further than PCDJ Karaoki. This software package is compatible with all recent operating systems for Windows including Windows 10, 8, 7, Vista and XP.
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It is a great option for KJs or professional DJs because there is no subscription required and you only need to pay a one-time fee to buy the software. What’s more, it does offer a free trial, so you can try it out for yourself to see if it lives up to expectations.
There are many functions available on this software program including singer history, news tickers, key control, a screen that shows you which singer is up next, jukebox background music player, and it all comes with a robust remote control system that allows your singers to request songs and choose their own songs on the go. It supports a number of applications including WAV, MP3 and various video files.
You can make a choice between half and full-screen lyric display, and it offers a variety of singer modes, menu options, and graphics offset. Windows provides a robust support system for this software package, and you’ll be sure to keep on rocking with ease when you choose PCDJ Karaoki.
PCDJ official website: https://www.pcdj.com/
Best Karaoke Software for PCs
When it comes to choosing a software package that will house all of your karaoke needs on a PC is Karaoke5. This is a complete software package that offers a variety of options that can be used on your PC with ease.
It is a great option if you have multiple screens to manage if you have a variety of files to play, including midi, MP3, K5, MP4, KAR files and more.
There are a number of options you can use to create new sounds as well including a metronome, multi-language supported, and real-time mixing features. You’ll love how easy this software is to use. It is available as an at-home version for budding karaoke jockeys, as well as a professional service software package for a higher price.
There is also a free version that is available to see if you like this software for your PC. It is compatible with Windows operating systems including Windows 10, 8, 7, Vista and XP.
Best Karaoke App for Android
If you are looking for a karaoke software package on the go, then you’ll want to check out what’s available in the app store from Android. Specifically, you’ll want to pay attention to the app called Sing! Karaoke by Smule. This app is pretty affordable and offers plenty of options that are stored on your device and carried around with you wherever you go.
It’s ideal for spontaneous karaoke parties, or if you want to practice your singing on the weekend by yourself. It’s one of the most downloaded music apps in the app store, and it gives you access to thousands of popular and new songs.
You can download the app for free to get started, and you’ll be surprised by the options available in the premium version including jazz sections, bollywood selections, pop songs, and more.
You can also record your own karaoke video, upload it and share it with the community online. It’s an entertaining and interactive app that gets you working on your pitch and performance.
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It’s not hard to see why people love this app: it’s got it all, and a community to support your efforts. Always updating and adding new features, Smule is well known in the industry as a game-changing app.
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Best Karaoke Software for Laptop
Just Karaoke 2 is a great option for karaoke lovers on the go. If you are looking for a karaoke software package for your laptop, whether it’s a PC or Mac, Just Karaoke 2 is for you.
This software offers a complete digital operating solution to bring your karaoke events to life with ease. There are auto compression features to move files with ease, and you can control everything about the song from the comfort of your chair while your guests get their rock on!
The main interface of this software package allows you to rotate and move singers into different positions, record singers, as well as make notes about your show for future reference.
You can choose to play background music in between singers, and during your breaks, and the huge database offers an easy-to-search function that gives you endless options to your fun events.
A trial version is available so you can give it a go and find out if this is the right software for your karaoke needs, and there is a professional version available for a one-time purchase price.
The versatility of a software package like this makes it easy to put on a good show, and makes it easy to keep yourself organized while your audience enjoys karaoke night!
So whether you want a karaoke software package that you can carry around in your pocket, or you need a full suite of features to support your thriving karaoke party business, you’ll find exactly what you need in this roundup of the best karaoke software programs available right now.
Almost all of the karaoke software packages found here offer a free trial version so you can see what you like and don’t like about them for yourself. Remember to spend time finding the right software package for your needs – it’s worth the effort.
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Keeping your audience engaged with interactive features, singer line-ups, request features, and more will keep them coming back for more again and again. Whatever karaoke software package you choose, you’ll be sure to get everything you need if you choose something on this list. Keep on rocking on!
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