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Karaoke 5

Karaoke 5

  -  230 MB  -  Demo
  • Latest Version

    Karaoke 5 50.18 LATEST

  • Review by

    Sophia Jones

  • Operating System

    Windows 7 / Windows 7 64 / Windows 8 / Windows 8 64 / Windows 10 / Windows 10 64

  • User Rating

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  • Author / Product

    Mediasoft / External Link

  • Filename

    karaoke5.exe

Karaoke 5 is a professional karaoke player and manager that caters to both home users and professional DJs. It allows users to play karaoke tracks, edit them, and even create new ones.

Karaoke 5 Screenshot 1

The Karaoke 5 for PC software supports a wide range of formats, including MP3, MP4, MIDI, and KAR, making it a highly compatible choice for karaoke enthusiasts.

Its advanced tools and multi-language support ensure that users worldwide can take full advantage of its capabilities.

Highlights

The Main Window
In the professional or home version, the software is an excellent text synchronizer used to create Midi, MP3, K5, and MP4 files and an excellent management tool with Double Screen "TV" (only in the PRO version), mixing of songs through the Mix Control, K5 Virtual Instruments, fast database searches, an Internet search of musical karaoke bases quickly and easily, window with artists lineup... to be used during performances or shows.

The Mixer
The mixer contains several controls like transposing, instant messaging (a powerful tool to send video messages, applause, jingles), and a whole section on equalizers.

The Karaoke Window
The Karaoke Window displays the synchronized lyrics of a song on the PC.

The Mixer Control
How many times have you wanted to stop a track (maybe too long or because you simply didn't feel like singing it anymore) to immediately go to the next one? With the innovative Mixing Control window, this becomes easy and fun.

The Explorer Window
The Explorer window allows communication with internal and external hard drives with fast searches and total control of your music files and for cueing songs on the headset.

TV Window
Available only in the professional version, an essential tool to have on your pc, second monitor, or TV split-screen.

The Playlist
In addition to the Main Database on the main window, there are two additional windows, side by side, called Playlist to have maximum control in every situation.

Features

Multiformat Compatibility: Supports MP3, MIDI, KAR, MP4, and other common karaoke file types.

File Management: Comprehensive tools to organize and manage karaoke tracks.

Karaoke Creation: Users can create and edit karaoke tracks with built-in tools.

Live Performance Mode: Features designed for live DJ performances, such as dual-screen display and live mixing.

Lyrics Synchronization: Allows precise synchronization of lyrics with music.

Multilanguage Support: Interface available in multiple languages.

Scoring System: Built-in scoring for karaoke competitions.

Cloud Integration: Ability to save and retrieve playlists from cloud services.

User Interface

Control Panel: Intuitive layout for quick access to essential features.

Playlist Manager: Allows users to drag and drop tracks for easy playlist creation.

Dual-Screen Support: Offers a singer’s screen and a separate screen for controlling tracks.

Customization Options: Themes and display settings for personalized user experiences.

Installation and Setup
  • Download the installer from the official website or FileHorse.
  • Run the installer and follow on-screen instructions.
  • Select the preferred language and installation folder.
  • Configure audio and video settings during the initial setup.
  • System requirements are minimal, ensuring compatibility with most modern PCs.
How to Use

Add Songs: Import songs via the "Add" button or drag and drop files into the playlist manager.

Edit Tracks: Use the built-in editor to synchronize lyrics, adjust tempo, and customize tracks.

Create Playlists: Organize tracks for events or personal use.

Live Performances: Enable dual-screen mode and manage tracks live during performances.

Save Projects: Save and export your playlists for future use or cloud storage.

FAQ

Is Karaoke 5 free?
It offers both free and premium versions. The free version includes basic features, while the premium version unlocks advanced tools.

Can I import my own karaoke files?
Yes, it supports importing various karaoke file formats.

Does Karaoke 5 support scoring?
Yes, it includes a scoring system for karaoke competitions.

Can I use Karaoke 5 for live DJ performances?
Absolutely. Its dual-screen mode and live mixing features are tailored for professional DJs.

Is it compatible with macOS?
This program is primarily a Windows application but can run on macOS using emulators or dual-boot setups.

Alternatives

Kanto Karaoke: Known for its modern interface and high-quality playback.

KaraFun Karaoke Player: Offers a vast online karaoke library.

Pricing

It offers two pricing tiers:

Free Version: Limited features but sufficient for casual users.

Premium Version: Priced at approximately $50 (varies by region), unlocking advanced tools such as the karaoke editor and live performance features.

System Requirements
  • Operating System: Windows 7, 8, 10, or 11
  • Processor: 1 GHz or faster
  • RAM: 2 GB minimum
  • Storage: 200 MB of available space
  • Graphics: DirectX-compatible graphics card
  • Audio: DirectX-compatible sound card
PROS
  • Supports multiple file formats.
  • Robust tools for editing and creating karaoke tracks.
  • Suitable for both casual and professional use.
  • Scoring and live performance features.
CONS
  • Outdated user interface.
  • Advanced features require a premium subscription.
  • Limited macOS compatibility.
Note: Limited functionality in the demo version.

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What's new in this version:

Karaoke 5 50.18
- Improvements on reading MIDI karaoke files
- Fixed minor errors


Karaoke 5 50.17
- 16-channel multi-track process for K5 files
- Fixed minor errors


Karaoke 5 50.16
- Support for Plugin VST e VSTi
- Added support for WEBM video files
- Fixed minor errors


Karaoke 5 50.15
- Added the ability to devocalize a base in real time

Fixed:
- Fix on synchronization on mp3 to k5 transfer
- Fix on synchronization on transpose
- Fixed minor errors


Karaoke 5 50.14
- Added the ability to devocalize a base in real time
- Improvements and more stability of the program
- Bug Fixes


Karaoke 5 50.13
Fixed:
- a bug with volumes containing a padlock lock
- the applause meter issue
- minor errors


Karaoke 5 50.12
- Improved and speeded up the "Find Orphaned Files" procedure

Fixed:
- a bug with YouTube download
- a bug on MIDI reset
- other bugs


Karaoke 5 50.11
- Fixed some errors


Karaoke 5 50.10
- Improved some procedures with small fixes


Karaoke 5 50.09
- Improved sounds for midi files with K5 instrument
- Improved some procedures with small fixes


Karaoke 5 50.08
- Support for SFP files (Protected Soundfont 3)
- Fixed some errors


Karaoke 5 50.07
- Fixed some errors


Karaoke 5 50.06
- Improved sounds with equalizers
- Optimized the program
- Fixed some errors


Karaoke 5 50.05
- Fixed some errors


Karaoke 5 50.04
- Fixed some errors


Karaoke 5 50.03
- Optimized memory for MP3 and Videos
- Added choice 2 Playlist+Set List
- Added 8 scenes to playlists
- Added quick search on playlists
- Added STANDALONE SYNTH DRIVERS to the midi port


Karaoke 5 50.02
- Possibility to choose 1 or 2 Playlists
- Added a Level field to the Playlists
- Added a Note field to the main database
- Added Favorites field on Playlist Sets
- Fixed some errors


Karaoke 5 50.01
- Implemented the possibility to restart ghost playlist
- Improved subscription service
- Fixed an error on Create K5 File


Karaoke 5 50.00
- Implemented the possibility of payment with a monthly subscription
- Fixed some errors


Karaoke 5 49.09
- Possibility to download from Youtube to MP3
- Fixed some errors


Karaoke 5 49.08
- Karaoke with added international characters
- Fixed some errors


Karaoke 5 49.07
- Fixed some errors


Karaoke 5 49.06
- Fixed some errors


Karaoke 5 49.05
- Correction of video file synchronization error
- Fixed some errors


Karaoke 5 49.04
- Correction of symbol display in messaging
- Fixed BPM calculation on files
- Fixed some errors


Karaoke 5 49.03
- Restored the applause meter
- Convert KFN to Mp3 or MP4
- Added reading of duets on KFN files
- Fixed some errors


Karaoke 5 49.02
- Compatible with all KFN files
- Fixed an error on video files
- Fixed some errors


Karaoke 5 49.01
- Fixed some errors


Karaoke 5 49.00
- Optimize and improve the performance of video files
- Added to Synchronization the conversion from Midi to Mp4
- Not supported windows 7
- Added French language
- Faster procedures on Video file conversion
- Fixed some errors


Karaoke 5 48.06
- Tables and files compatible with international languages
- Separate management of Midi and Audio volumes
- Fixed some errors


Karaoke 5 48.05
- Procedure optimized with an increase in speed


Karaoke 5 48.04
- Compatibility with OSX Sonoma (14.0)
- Compatibility with all Mp3 Lyrics files


Karaoke 5 48.03
- Compatibility with OSX Sonoma (14.0)
- Compatibility with all Mp3 Lyrics files


Karaoke 5 48.02
- Added to Synchronization the conversion from Midi to Mp3
- Fixed a synchronization bug on some midi files


Karaoke 5 48.01
- Fixed a bug in Mobile management


Karaoke 5 48.00
- Management and interaction with smartphones (Android, Apple)
- Improved procedures and computer resources
- Fixed a bugs


Karaoke 5 47.01
- Fixed a bugs


Karaoke 5 47.00
- Windows 64-bit support
- Not supported windows 32 bit
- Program improvements


Karaoke 5 46.53
- Support cueing on Youtube preview
- Fixed bug on video cueing
- Fixed time changing on videos


Karaoke 5 46.52
- Preview on searches from Youtube
- Program improvements
- Fix on some Youtube searches with titles with symbols


Karaoke 5 46.51
- Fix on some Youtube searches with titles with symbols
- Program improvements


Karaoke 5 46.50
- Youtube search directly from the K5 program
- Fixed a bugs


Karaoke 5 46.49
Fixed:
- Fixed the bug on Virtual Score (VS) files
- Fixed a bugs


Karaoke 5 46.48
- Fixed a bugs


Karaoke 5 46.46
- Improved the Messaging procedure
- Fixed a bugs


Karaoke 5 46.45
- Fixed a bug on video files


Karaoke 5 46.44
- Fixed a bugs


Karaoke 5 46.43
- Fixed a big bug on CDG files


Karaoke 5 46.42
- Libraries update for download from Youtube


Karaoke 5 46.41
- Fixed MP3 loading with memory output
- Fixed saving Mp3 from MP4 file


Karaoke 5 46.40
- Fixed error in the Playlist


Karaoke 5 46.39
- Automatic backup on program exit


Karaoke 5 46.38
- Fixed a bugs


Karaoke 5 46.37
Added:
- customizable background during breaks on Karaoke windows
- button to clear internet search history
- favorite selection on Jingles

- Fixed a bug on synchronization and saving "Video Karaoke 5"


Karaoke 5 46.36
- Fixed bugs


Karaoke 5 46.35
- Fixed bugs


Karaoke 5 46.34
- Fixed bugs


Karaoke 5 46.33
- Fixed bugs


Karaoke 5 46.32
- Restored function keys F1 to F12
- Fixed bugs


Karaoke 5 46.31
- Possibility to choose the text size of the Karaoke TV
- Possibility to choose the text size of the Karaoke Default
- Fixed some errors on Karaoke midi and mp3 files
- Fixed bugs


Karaoke 5 46.30
- Improved the display of Karaoke lyrics on windows
- Changed the Server for faster Internet searches
- Fixed some errors on Karaoke files
- Fixed bugs


Karaoke 5 46.29
- Added padlock to lock the overall volume


Karaoke 5 46.28
- Fixed bugs


Karaoke 5 46.27
- No memory limit to upload songs
- Fixed bugs


Karaoke 5 46.26
- Added time on the Singers Schedule
- Fixed bugs


Karaoke 5 46.25
- Added download of video files from Youtube
- Added uploading of zip files (mp3+cdg)
- Fixed Internet Search downloads
- Fixed for Youtube downloads.


Karaoke 5 46.24
- Added download of video files from Youtube
- Added compatibility with SoundFont 3


Karaoke 5 46.23
- Correction of an error with external sound card


Karaoke 5 46.22
- Fixed bugs


Karaoke 5 46.21
- Added the module for the VST plugin
- Added the possibility to save the songs performed on the Playlist
- Fixed bugs


Karaoke 5 46.20
- Fix on video creation with base cut
- Correction on the Sync Cleanup function
- Correction on Expander Hardware settings
- Fixed bugs


Karaoke 5 46.19
- Fixed bugs


Karaoke 5 46.18
- Correction TV window when iconizing the program
- Fixed bug


Karaoke 5 46.17
- Changed the TV window in the foreground when iconizing the program
- Correction of a bug in the messaging background
- Fixed some bugs


Karaoke 5 46.16
- Added the request for Immediate Technical Assistance directly from the Utility program-> Request for Assistance
- Fixed some bugs


Karaoke 5 46.15
- Added drag and drop from the Search window as well
- Fixed some bugs


Karaoke 5 46.14
- Optimize functions with more speed and performance
- Play a song by dragging it to the Karaoke window
- Fixed some bugs


Karaoke 5 46.13
- Optimize functions with more speed and performance
- Fixed some bugs


Karaoke 5 46.12
- Optimize functions with more speed and performance
- Fixed some bugs


Karaoke 5 46.11
- Optimize functions with more speed and performance
- Fixed some bugs


Karaoke 5 46.10
- Fixed some bugs


Karaoke 5 46.09
- Fixed some bugs


Karaoke 5 46.08
- Fixed an error on creating Video files
- Correction of an error on save the explorer window position.
- Correction of an error on the Artist Schedule table
- Fixed some other small bugs


Karaoke 5 46.07
- Ottimizzazione sulla creazione dei file Video
- Correzione sulla sincronizzazione e creazione dei file Video


Karaoke 5 46.06
- Correction of an error on Video Files
- Fixed some bugs


Karaoke 5 46.05
- Correction of an error on Internet network search
- Fixed some bugs


Karaoke 5 46.04
- Enhanced the Internet network to search for Karaoke files


Karaoke 5 46.03
- Correction of the midi port on an external device


Karaoke 5 46.02
- Correction of an error on fast singing
- Search correction with the F9 key "GO" button
- Correction of readings for EMF files
- Fixed some bugs


Karaoke 5 46.01
- Correction of an error on Database files with no standard characters
- Fixed bugs


Karaoke 5 46.00
- Fixed bugs


Karaoke 5 45.47
- Fixed bugs


Karaoke 5 45.46
- Window display improvements


Karaoke 5 45.45
- Fixed a bug on K5 Instrument


Karaoke 5 45.44
- Fixed a bug on K5 Instrument


Karaoke 5 45.43
- Fixed bugs


Karaoke 5 45.42
- Added display of international characters
- Fixed a bug on some video files
- Fix a bug on the grids


Karaoke 5 45.41
- Fixed an error on the transfer in the synchronization
- Fixed bugs


Karaoke 5 45.40
- Added Karaoke Text block
- Fixed a bug on jingles display
- Fixed an error on the mixing control
- Fixed bugs


Karaoke 5 45.38
- Bug fix on video files


Karaoke 5 45.37
- Bug fix on jingles display
- Fixed bugs


Karaoke 5 45.36
- Change log not available for this version


Karaoke 5 45.35
- Improvement of some procedures
- Fixed bugs


Karaoke 5 45.34
- Enable some Skin


Karaoke 5 45.33
- [Win/Osx] Fixed an error on a synchronous row MP3 file
- [Win/Osx] Fixed minor bugs
- [Win/Osx] Deleted the Skins, for performance problems on slow PCs


Karaoke 5 45.32
- [Osx] Karaoke windows improved and performing
- [Win/Osx] Added correction procedure for MP3 files with incorrect sync
- [Win/Osx] Fixed minor bugs


Karaoke 5 45.31
- Improved synchronization and creation of Karaoke files
- Fixed an error on the refresh of the karaoke windows
- Fixed an error on the transfer in the synchronization
- Fixed an error on the MIDI input
- Fixed minor bugs


Karaoke 5 45.30
- [Win/Osx] Improved synchronization and creation of Karaoke files
- [Win/Osx] Fixed an error on the transfer in the synchronization
- [Win/Osx] Fixed an error on the MIDI input
- [Win/Osx] Fixed minor bugs


Karaoke 5 45.29
- Fixed a bug on synchronization for MIDI files


Karaoke 5 45.28
- [Win/Osx] Fixed bugs on synchronization and creation of VIDEO files
- [Win/Osx] Fixed minor bugs


Karaoke 5 45.27
- Correction of a bug on the synchronization of MP3 files


Karaoke 5 45.25
- [Win/Osx] Improved synchronization procedure


Karaoke 5 45.23
- [Win/Osx] Improved search for songs on the Internet
- [Win/Osx] Added the possibility to exclude the search for their databases


Karaoke 5 45.22
- [Win/Osx] Fix bug on the Search Server on the Internet


Karaoke 5 45.21
- [Win/Osx] Message window independent of the main window
- [Win/Osx] Fix bug on the Search Server on the Internet


Karaoke 5 45.20
- [Win/Osx] Internet search of musical karaoke bases quickly and easily
- [Win/Osx] Fixed minor bugs