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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 15 ก.ย. 2024
- This video was originally uploaded in March 2011. It had over 24,000 views on it. However, TH-cam UNFAIRLY deleted my account so I had to re-upload it today.
I no longer use Sax & Dotty's Show Presenter anymore. I now use Karma software for karaoke.
I also get my music from www.icroons.com.
I run the largest karaoke company in South Florida and I can tell you this is probably the most professional set up and execution of most KJs. Our entire business model is very similar to your set up, thank you for this video
Thanks John! This video is so old though lol. My setup and equipment today resembles nothing in this video. I think I made that video around 10 years ago lol. Everything has changed.
@@DJ2Legit007 I noticed most of your set up is more DJ based these days, what are you using today for karaoke software?
@@anubiscomplex Yes. I am a full time DJ. I only have one karaoke show that I do every week. Been there every Tuesday for the last 9 years. I use Karma Karaoke software for karaoke. I love it!
Hi Vince, I'm here in the UK spending many hours trawling through karaoke setup videos, I've watched literally dozens and your video and your personal presentation of it is by far the best I've seen. You make it really easy to understand and your presentation was littered with great advice. I've no doubt that you put on a great karaoke show too. Many thanks. Bob Hayes
Thanks Robert! Glad it helped you in some way.
Thanks to you Vince, much appreciated
I'm in UK too and I agree
Thanx Vince ! That presentation was easy to follow and very informative ! I appreciate the time and effort that you used to make this video. I believe that you make a pretty good living doing what obviously enjoy doing ! Good for you ! If I lived near you. I would definitely come to your karaoke shows ! Keep doing what you do ! And thanx again !
Thanks Scott! I only do one weekly karaoke show at the moment as I have been slowly getting out of the karaoke business. I am a full time DJ now. That pays all my bills.
I started out with this kind of set up 15 years ago. So I can appreciate your video . Things have changed and tech is better now, I've consolidated everything I could. Two terabyte sold state drive, w/32 gigs ram, blue tooth mixer with effects and powered speakers. A good DJ studio program and buy download songs on the fly. Video mp4, karaoke files, mp3.
Yep. This video is ancient lol. I made it probably about 13 years ago.
Wow! what a professional you appear to be. I was looking to just try and do some karaoke for our own house party but now I see just how involved it is and how organised you are, I give up. What a great promotion for your business: I'd book you! Thanks for your brilliant presentation.
i just bought my granchildren a karaoke machine, this video is very profession and well put together thank you gives one an insight into the karaoke world.
Vince,
Your a great presenter of the basic steps, I'm changing careers at the age of 50 and this has become a passion, I'm a music lover and Singer so this new career I'm seeking is exciting...
Thanks 😁🎤🎤🎵
I'm glad it is helping you! It's never too late to start. I started doing this in 2008 when I was 46 years old.
Greetings from New York! Overall, KJ-ing is an underrated profession and, to this day, the best job I've had. I hosted karaoke nights at a dive bar from 2017-2021 as a side job, but the setup wasn't as professional. Then in June 2022, I was hired by a popular NYC karaoke company. I started working one venue a week. I was already comfortable singing, hyping the crowd up, and choosing filler music, but live audio mixing was my weakness so I've been trying to learn as much about it as possible. I still have a long way to go there, but I've improved.
I've now reached a point where it's my main job and I host at four venues a week. Going into my second year at the company, I currently have the most venue residencies out of all the KJs, and I'd like to think it's because of how much I've grown and my devotion to the job.
Every aspiring KJ needs to watch this. It's a perfect introduction. Also, your other videos have inspired me to consider general DJ-ing in the future. Keep sharing your passion with the world!
Thanks!! Yeah I made this video over 10 years ago. It's extremely old and outdated but glad you enjoyed it.
Looking into breaking into KJ work myself. It's fascinating how, in such a short time, tech has evolved/simplified how it has. Just the same, there's still valuable info to be had from people like you, who've been in the industry for a while. I appreciate this video
Well done Vince,all videos to explain something in you tube should be like that,thank you very much!
torero444 You're welcome. Glad this video was meaningful to you in some way.
I love this tutorial😍it is by far the best compared to the others😄the whole presentation was great, the way you used the filler music and everything is what i really wanted to see. It was good.
Thanks! This video is 6 years old as of this month, but I guess the information in it is still pretty relevant. Glad it helped you!
Thanks so much! Your info was very helpful and humorous, especially the bad singer info!
Very well presented Vince you know your stuff have fun I use to spin record many years back.That was when we used real records. Cool Beans when disco was hot.
Wow impressed you actually adjust for each singer. Most kjs dont even bother here in Dallas! I'm a vocalist so you better believe I am constantly adjusting for my singers. Oh and newbies buy quality speakers and sound board better investment on long run. Great tutorial.
Thanks DJ/KJ. I have been a KJ for many years and it's the first time i've seen the fade in, fade out of the filler music. I am going to do that! that is more professional. And it is an immense amount of work to KJ!
+Casey Mcfann Yeah, I really didn't know a lot of kjs did not fade their filler music in and out until I started going out to other shows. I think the most common reason why they don't is because they are not set up with a way to do it smoothly. That's why I always have my dj controller with me when doing karaoke. It gives me way more control over the filler music.
+Vince Gibbs I'll do it now! I use Kjams and there may be an easy way I just don't know it. Great idea and thanks so much!
THANKS Vince, wot a great open eyes on this matter, i always thought that Dj was only party and fun but after see this tutorial there are so much stufs involved.
Sorry to hear u got deleted. This is one of the best Karaoke Setup videos on YT .I bought a ACESONIC DGX-210 KARAOKE MACHINE .It records and converts cdg's w/ sd and usb ports off ebay. I think it's a fantastic addition to my system and I just wanted to pass the info on to u.Thxs again for posting this video_ I re-subscribed
In our area, dual monitors for lyrics is normal. One smaller monitor on stand for the performer, and the same feed sent to one of the wall TV's for the crowd. Be prepared to display video in HDMI with an HDMI slitter as well as composite video if you travel with the show. In a pinch a video projector can be useful to project the lyrics on the wall behind the singer. Adding some wall wash lights with DMX is a nice touch in some places. The mixer should have a minimum of 3 mic inputs. The KJ should have a mic to announce singers, and work the crowd. 2 mics for the singers for duets or if one goes out in a show. It happens. Mixer should have at least 2 music inputs. Playing filler during a software crash prevents dead time as you can play from a phone. Yes, software does crash. One show had a delayed start of 20 minutes due to a mandatory Windows update. Yes it happens, and more often with this type of show as the computer is often not on and getting updates before the show so a forced update when it is turned on can be a serious problem. I think MS has gotten better with the issue of forced updates and scheduling, but still no guarantees. A spare laptop if you can afford one ready to roll is not a bad idea either.
I'm guessing you are just getting started as your song list is quite short. Haven't seen a songbook so thin in ages.
I hope you realize this video is 9 years old. Lol
Fantastic demonstration
Nice presentation, very helpful
Great video. Very well put together. Thanks for sharing.
Cool Vince, thanks for your video. Best wishes for an even more successful Karaoke DJ career !
Thanks for sharing your set-up and how to be professional
Well done, and very informative. Thank you.
HI AWESOME VIDEO we also make the same song books but we use a soft back folder and cut holes for each hole in the wallet and then use zip ties completely indestructable!!
Great video, thank you Vince. The next perhaps is the introduction of the audio system...how to connect your mixer to the receiver, to the speakers and what you would recommend as a professional KJ.
Vince...
Nice work man...
I like your setup...and your experience phrase "do it so that it looks professional"...
You are like a pro....add some more of your experience....
We are eagerly following...
Cheers !
Great review. I totally agree with the keep it professional. A lot of KJ's where I'm at just set the mics flat and never use filler music. I guess that's why I gig three times a week :).
I have to agree with Dee Dee, quality speakers and mixing board are a must. You can tell as you enter a venue if someone is using a sound system package (Speakers, power amp, mixer, cables. mics ect) they bought for 500 - 600 dollars because everything sounds thin, brittle and lifeless when it should sound full, solid and alive.
Yep. I agree with EVERYTHING you said... and like you, that's why I work all during the week as well. :) I am now using a PreSonus 16.0.2 digital mixing console for my karaoke setup. My singers can't get enough of the rich, lush sound I give them. Giving your singers good quality sound will keep them coming back again and again.
Man excellent video I'm definitely subscribed after watching this not many people would give all those great tips for TH-cam. Thanks bro !
im liking the karaoke setup man so cool ive liked and subscribed
Thanks brotha good information. I will be looking to upgrade my system and start karaoke and starting my library.
Sir: I got my advance degree (B.S.) at university of southern cal (USC) and my major was communications; you did an A+ great presentation sir.
and you certainly do NOT deserve to be removed from youtube ! (SHAME ON THEM)
LOVE ppaco
Great job explaing the karaoke set up..
Oh how I remember the days lol.... been doing karaoke over 22 years! I’m 62 years young! Have come back around to the basics with the help of laptop and virtual do software and yes I’ve gone through many mics
I meant virtual DJ,,,
Vince thanks so much for this video very informative helpful and easy to understand.
Thank you Betty! Congrats on the new karaoke machine too!
Good job buddy
Hello Vince, could do a video on the sound set up for sax & dotty using the Hercules Rmx? I just got the Sax & Dotty but it uses winamp, and I don't know how to configure the sound set internally for Hercules. If you don't have time for a video, some written instructions could help. Thanks in advance.
thanks for an awesome and informative video. one person ACCIDENTALLY clicked on the thumb down instead of up!
Hi Vince. Awesome video! Could you upload a video on how to get filler music to play. Or explain it to us please. Also, where can I upload music for the software? Thanks
Very good explanation video, that's what I needed, thanks 🙂 🍀
You are a great teacher, very professional, you explained clearly, step by step, plus those examples, perfect Karaoke tutoring, but I'm wondering what video format you created for all your songs ??? Thanks ...
Awesome video! I've been thinking of doing this as well to get extra $$ to pay off my house. I've only been doing this for my friends for free and I have the sound system but not the Karaoke system. We only play youtube and I plug in my iphone as they hold it and sing. You gave me great tips bro. With that said my questions are, when you buy the software, does it come with all the songs or do I need to buy each one? If so, from where? Again, great job on this video.
I learned some things about DJs from this video, I got the karaoke sometimes to and three times a week. Here in Baltimore city most of the DJs are old guys.my music is Barry White Teddy Pendergrass Ray Charles. most of the time I will get with a DJ that will leave the settings the same for every single . I have a very deep voice and when I need him to give me some base or highs he keeps it the same they will not give me the settings I need.. But every Friday or Saturday night a number of DJs will e-mail me or they text me to come to their shows I just stop going. altogether.
Amazing! I am so happy I found this video, Thank you soooooooo much!!!
Thanks for the tips... great intro/overview!
THANK YOU FOR THIS easy to understand video ❤️❤️
You're welcome! This video is sooooo old. I am still shocked that it is still helping people because the information is so old and outdated lol. But glad you liked it.
LOL. I'm considering learning a little and possibly doing this. A karaoke DJ has been training me a little when I get out.
But here are my favorite quotes from your video which is cracking me up.
-"So, you think you wanna a karaoke jockey or a KJ. Heheheh."
-"These are karaoke singers. which are not really singers"
Here's two questions I have for you.
-Where do you download your karaoke songs from?
-What is a ballpark base level cost of a decent system (laptop, monitor/tv, mixing board, mics, etc.) to get started out with?
DJ 2legit!!! great video!! 10+++++. please where can I get or buy that software. Thank you( hope to hear from you soon)
Hi Vince. I used to do Karaoke old school. Would like to try the computer thing.
I have the speakers, monitor, mixer and tv's. Just need to know where you get your songs and what program do you use to print your books that will print list of your songs?
I have discs, the books for those discs (my books were done for me by a friend who has since passed).
So what kind of a computer do you have? I can't buy NEW but could probably get one sufficient to do the job if I had some guidelines.
Also, How many songs do you offer?
And when you get new songs, where do you get them from? Is this all online....? I am so confused!
Sorry about all the questions!
1. Where do you get your songs
2. Program used to print books?
3. Computer specs needed?
4. How many songs do you have available (just curious)
Thank you for any help with this. I appreciate your taking the time to make this video. I see by other posters you have more videos...maybe you address my questions in those...
Karen
Great job.
No problem John. I appreciate your comments. THANKS!!! :-)
I love it!
Hi Vince. I enjoyed the video and thought it was very informative for any one wanting to get started in becoming a KJ. I on the other hand am a little too old to do something like that. I do love to sing thou and do so at home a lot. For just parties around the house, like pool parties, and just keeping yourself entertained, what's your thoughts on a good home system to setup?
Hi Vince, First of all thank you for this upload video it's been so helpful for me and i suspect to thousands of people.
I just have a suggestion though, If you don't mind would you please make a video of how do you configure the VDJ to use it for the RMX mixer and you can used it for both VDJ sound (filler sound) and the karaoke sound (sox and dotty).
I have the same set up just like yours but I can't CROSSFADE the sound from VDJ ( as my filler music) and TH-cam ( for my karaoke).
THANKS IN ADVANCE VINCE
thanks vince great help, well put over.
Do you have a video on how you use Karma? Thank you again
Real helpful video you made Vince: thnx!
You're welcome!
I can't use song books any more .... carrying 160,000 plus songs my book would be a foot thick lol
I completely understand. Also I always try to remind people that this video is almost 10 years old lol. The information in here is so old and outdated. My set up today looks nothing like anything in this video.
I love to sing all my life but never been a professional singer, just sing for fun, I'm a Computer Scientist, Software Engineer, you are very organized and documented those songs so well, I'm wondering if you planned to sell those songs and copy of your books ???
Thanks for the compliments! Unfortunately, the selling of karaoke songs is illegal. You have to buy them from licensed outlets. Thanks for asking though.
I've been one of those drunk, crappy singers. Cool setup, BTW.
I know you published this a few years ago, but Im thinking about adding Karaoke to my mobile dj system.
I am not very familiar with that numark mixer so I don't know if it has exactly what you need. Basically, you need a mixer that can give you separate eq and volume control for each vocal mic that you use, plus a way to add some effects (reverb or delay or both). The Show Presenter software (which I no longer use) is a download because the company is overseas. I use Karma karaoke software now.
Vince Gibbs I use a mackie pro vlz it works great
very professional i operate a karaoke in cyprus in a similar way
Thank you for the video .
I'm in houston TX..
Do you have any suggestions on how much to charge?
And maybe negotiating contracts with bar owners?
I have a few questions about this.
First of all, can you really make money at this? If so what is a ballpark figure for a normal night of KJing?
Also, where should I look for the songs?
I'm planning a party for tomorrow and I'm supposed to have karaoke there. For now I might end up just using TH-cam Karaoke videos, but I really like the looks of the setup you have.
Thank You so much for this great info.. Seriously looking at Karaoke as a business.
very good video
Where do you get your digital karaoke tracks from? I was looking into Karafun, but I'm new to this and some of the websites suggested by a search engine seem unsafe! I currently have around 2,000 Karaoke songs but they are all on discs. I am planning on putting them on a laptop and then downloading more music but have had a hard time finding a reliable source to get the music. Thanks for you help!
Good idea on the duets page. I'm gonna add one!
Thank you very much
This video has helped me alot.
What Software & Hard Drive do you use to load up all your CDGs into so that you can play them independant of an internet connection. Microsoft or Apple ??
Thanx,
BeeBopBob
Thanks! I use Karma karaoke software to play all my karaoke CDG zip files. I also use Windows.
Does Karma karaoke work well with Apple?
Windows only.
Awesome ! video thanks for sharing
thanks bruh.. i'm just starting and this is VERY helpful
I hear this all the time. I can't believe this old ancient video is still actually helping people, but glad that it is. Lol
+Vince Gibbs yeah I been doing for a minute. question... how do you feel about pcdj karaoke
GREAT VIDEO, VINCE. THANKS
Nice video Vince....can you walk us thru the Show Presenter Sax n Dotty software. I use an external hard drive. How do I make the connection between the two? What is "FV" and "U NP" and "C NP"
Hi Skip, I don't use the Show Presenter software anymore. I don't even have it on my computer anymore either. Sorry. Good luck though.
hey my friend thank u for all of your videos specially thgis one it was a very very big help to me. i have a question, can u please help me out by telling me where u buy your karaoke music? and also can u tell me if you preffer karaoke in MP4 or cdg???
cdg the best
send me a message ill tell you where u can get your Karaoke songs Aloha
Hi Vince I too use karma karaoke, but I can't figure out how to play the dj songs in between the singers (filler music). can you send me some hints on how to make it work with the karma software...
Nice video, thank you, I m very new to this karaoke thing, how can I be a DJ or KJ? Is there any short time course I can do here in Tampa FL??
Thanks! Well not that I know of. The best way is to learn from some KJs or DJs in your area or watch TH-cam videos. Good luck!
Good info, thanks.
My biggest problem is when a new singer joins. how and where do you add them to the list?
Some expect to just start singing while other singers have been there from the start.
some fights have started over this situation, some walk out .Any suggestions?
+Diane Stevens Hi Diane I know I'm not Vince but i've been a dj/kj for 20 years new singers go to the bottom of the list then stay in their perspective spot throughout the show. If you bump a new singer in front of someone that's been waiting an hour to sing your gonna have issues :)
Great video. I am just starting out in the DJ business. I am a full time HS teacher and I do the DJ on the side to suppliment my income. I have everything I need for a typical music party. I have a few people inquiring about a Karaoke service. What equipment, above and beyond what I have already, do I need to run a Karaoke service? Thanks!
+Mike Hammett my email is mrjrhammett@gmail.com
I only use Shure SM58s. I use them for my band for live performance, and I use them for karaoke. They are indestructible. It's said they can be used by roadies like a hammer. $100 a piece. But wireless is usually preferred for Karaoke by some... I don't like it because its exponentially more expensive, and also people can walk off with the mic.
Yes you can and the singer rotation list in Karma is 100 times better than in Show Presenter. The song search in Karma is great too!
hello, brother, could you tell me where i can get the mp4 converter for karaoke
Hi Vince. I packed up doing karaoke a few years ago. So i have it for my own amusement. I wonder if you can tell me that i have Winamp to run my songs. If someone gives me a memory stick with a karaoke song they want me to play. Mp3g, with the two files. It starts to come up but when the karaoke screen pops up, it´s there just for a second and then it´s gone. Have you any idea what´s wrong. Thanks. I´m running Windows 7.
Try this program WinCDG Pro 3 is the All-in-One solution for the KJ. Awsome one of the best i use it and it plays everything And the best part you can try it for Free and if you like it than you purchase it i think its around $69.99 or something Aloha
Hi vince! Where do you get new karaoke song? and do you know where can i download the software that u're using? btw awesome video! thanks man
Hi there! I actually use Karma software for karaoke these days. I stopped using Sax and Dotty's software many years ago, but I believe it is still available if you want to purchase it. Just do a search on the internet. Getting new karaoke songs is always a challenge. There are several karaoke track downloading sites you can use. buy karaoke downloads dot com is one of them. Good luck!
Vince I noticed that you have not formatted many of your karaoke files. Ex Disc artist song title.
great job
you made it simple
can you give me the link to the program you use please
Sure. I use Karma karaoke software now. www.karaosoft.com/ProductDetails_Karma.aspx
2 Legit ,question, how do I download kareoke music for my vdj? Is there a kareoke pool or does vdj have a way?
I must have missed the part where you mention the speakers. You mentioned Lap Top, Mixer, Mics., and Monitor. What do you recommend for speakers? I'm trying to get a karaoke system going for home use. But I don't want a WalMart system. I want a more quality based one. Thanks.
JBL speakers are the best
May I know the software system and volume controller please.
Thank you Vince..
Can you please provide me with a hookup diagram for playing karaoke songs on keyboard using mixer interface and Yamaha psre 443 model keyboard. Thanks
One thing I can't agree with is buying cheap microphones. Sure they're (mostly) not great singers but your microphones take a ton of abuse and it pays to have something that can take the punishment. Shure SM58s aren't super cheap but they are famously indestructible.
While we're talking microphones one other thing experience has shown me is not to use a mic with a switch. You can guarantee someone is going to accidentally switch it off in the middle of a song. Or someone will switch it off when you're finished and you won't notice so when the next singer starts you get silence.
I think the last thing I'd like to mention is that more so than any other kind of DJing, Karaoke is WORK, You are constantly dealing with people the entire night. If you're the kind of DJ who likes to sit in the booth and not interact with your crowd this is definitely not for you. If, on the other hand, you're a people person, you love talking to people and you don't mind dealing with frequent whiny drunks who want to sing right now, or sing two in a row or whatever, then you'll do fine.
What karaoke software is this? I have a few mp4 karaoke in my hardrive that I made can I also play this to this program
Hello Vince Prince... have you encountered or used Show Presenter Pro yet? ...My issues: My Show Presenter Pro...freezes up when certain songs are selected...the spiraling or whirling icon appears and everything is locked ...what would cause this.
Ra Fi Freeman Nope, I haven't used it. I switched to Karma several years ago and haven't looked back.
Ok ...so you highly recommend Kama? and thank you so much for getting back to me. I do appreciate it. I've been at this for 10 years an love it.
Yep. I HIGHLY recommend Karma. Good luck to you.
Hello vince one question,the s video you plug into your laptop does it has a rca female adapter or can I buy the 9 pin-s 3 RCA female tv av CompositeAdapter Cable for laptop PC.
Man, this video is so old. I can barely remember but yes, I do think when I had this setup that the S Video cable did have a female RCA end on it. If you are trying to use an S Video connection like I did on this video, you should be able to buy some kind of adapter to allow an RCA connection. Good luck!
Hey Vince
If you get this messege let me know
I want to buy a Satelite Toshiba computer
I wanted to know what your laptop model
I saw one in real good price condition on ebay For a really nice price
I wanted to know what your model hat drive gig and memory ram .
I always enjoy your videos and because of you I got the Hercules RMX and the case
Another thing there a new version of virtual DJ . Is version 8.
2018
Thanks
The model doesn't matter. Just make sure it has at least an i7 processor with 6 gigs of RAM memory or more and you will be just fine. And yes, VDJ 2018 is the new name for VDJ 8. It's the same product.
I just bought MG XU10 Yamaha mixer and it sound suck on the vocal.my old vocopro digital mixer sound better.i have to buy another vocopro any recommendation?
Hi Vince nice review man!
where do you get the tracks? Does in come with the software?
Regards
I am not Vince But Tracks comes seperate