Karaoke 5

Singing and dancing are some of the main activities that keep a party alive. Computer applications can give a helping hand, and example being Karaoke 5, a versatile karaoke player. It can be used to mix and synchronize songs in the simplest manner by both beginners and professionals alike.

The application features support for a generous list of audio formats that includes MIDI, K5, KAR, KFN, MP3, WMA, MP3+CDG, CD+G, WMA+CDG, VS (Virtual Score) and video formats (MP4, FLV, AVI, etc).

The installation process of Karaoke 5 is rather short and speedy. User efforts are reduced to setting file associations and pressing a few ‘Next’ buttons. When you first get a glimpse of the user interface, you might get the impression of crowdedness, but once you start to explore its capabilities your opinion is going to change.

The File Explorer allows users to import the files to be processed, while the mixer, together with the additional controls allows users to manage the songs and the transitions professionally.

With Karaoke 5, you can create multiple playlists for a variety of events. This way, your karaoke sessions become more organized and you’re always ready when someone wants to practice a certain music genre, for instance.

Other features are accessible from the program’s menus. The most notable ones are those of creating and personalizing karaoke songs. These include adding / modifying jiggles, presets, MIDI devices and arrangers, volume controls, etc.

In addition to all of these features, there’s also the possibility to process ShoutCast streams (transmitting and receiving), provided that you enter the correct server details.

In conclusion, Karaoke 5 makes the time you spend with it worthwhile. There is a variety of audio playing / mixing features waiting for you inside this nifty application. It can be used at home, by amateur karaoke singers, as well as in clubs, by professionals.