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Hi, I have also had the same dilemma as you and found that kJams appeared to be the only software around to do this (if using your mac as it comes, without boot camp). I bought the lite version and an external Freecom drive and am about a third of the way through ripping my 360+ discs - it takes forever, if you want to pay attention to what the titles, artists are, etc. Anyway, good software and great support from Dave at kJams, should you need it.

Interesting thread and notably, most are about Karaoke... I guess that is because there is more interaction with people. I've been doing Karaoke for 6-7 years now and still love it. Some nights are better than others, some singers are absolutely fantastic and others are that bad it's hilarious! All good fun. However, things that get to me are: - swinging the mic around... why?! These are expensive pieces of kit; - people invading my space and talking really close in your face; - requests to sing now, as they are about to leave; - people being so drunk that they can't stand u

Hi, I've just had a call from someone who has been let down. I'm booked, but can anyone else help? Thanks, Ian

I'm a regular subscriber to Sunfly, which look ok, however I've never really given it that much thought. I tend to think that the backing track quality is of more importance and on that basis Zoom tracks are excellent, the best you can get in my opinion. STTW, Sunfly, Music Factory and Mr Entertainer are also decent quality - I have a few Backstage discs too, which are absolute rubbish!

Thanks for your help guys, I will have a look around...

Fairly sure, yes. I'm sure that the software will play whatever is loaded into the computer (or even in the drive), its just that the drive is not capable of reading a CDG file - I've looked all over the internet and the general opinion is that Macbook drives cannot read CDG's.

Not sure if anyone can point me in the right direction, but I have decided to go digital with Karaoke and load all my discs onto my computer. I have a Macbook Pro and have Numark Cue DJ software which will handle the Karaoke side just fine. The problem I have is that my computer's built in drive will not read the graphic part of the track, so presumably I need to invest in a drive that can do this. Can anyone recommend an external drive that will read CDG's and work with a Macbook, preferably one which connects via Firewire? Thanks...

Hi Rich! Good to hear from you, but a shame you are giving up the DJing, as I know you were an entertaining, professional DJ. I'm still doing a bit, but mostly Karaoke, as that's what I enjoy most. I'm also lead singer in a rock band now too, which is great fun! If ever you are in Cheshire, let me know. Obviously, I'm now a bit short on time too... plus more recently, I've found that punters do not want to pay a decent price for a quality service, so not doing so many full on discos. I may be interested in you Bose poles though... can you PM/text me with a price? All the bes

I have the offer of a gig on 31st October in a local snooker/pool club - nice venue/people, but not great money. I can't do it, anyone interested? You must be completely up-to-date with your music and the owners are two young guys, who enjoy the latest chart hits. They may also require a bit of Karaoke, but I will need to check with them... Cheers, Ian

Anyone interested in doing a Disco, plus a bit of Karaoke in Longton - fee is £200. You must be completely up-to-date with your music and Karaoke. Please PM me. Cheers, Ian

I have the offer of a gig on 31st October in a local snooker/pool club - nice venue/people, but not great money. I can't do it, anyone interested? You must be completely up-to-date with your music and the owners are two young guys, who enjoy the latest chart hits. They may also require a bit of Karaoke, but will need to check with them... Cheers, Ian

I also view Saturday as a premium night and if people do not want to pay what I quote, then I'm sure there will be some less professional outfit willing to do it. With regards to Fridays, I do tend to offer a lower price, but stating it as a 20% or whatever is a good idea and a selling point. I also charge a lower rate for a residency.

I have 4 Martin 812 Roboscans + a great controller available (40+ sequences) - all in good working order, complete with all power cables, interconnects & two very sturdy Stucco Aluminium flight cases. I will be putting on eBay next week, but just thought I would see if any of you guys & girls were interested - I'm looking for £500-£600 for the lot. Please PM or e-mail me.

Hi Rich! Good to see you back - hope the DJing takes off again for you! What's up with that guy from Torquay then... very rude. I always thought that this was a polite forum. Oh, I won't need to bug you anymore about my website - I can manage to do the basic maintenance without too much fuss. Good Luck! Ian

Hi, I would really appreciate any views on running the following equipment and which amp(s) match best with the speakers - although I have had it explained to me on many occasions, I seem unable to remember the watts and ohms rules! SPEAKERS: Tops - Wharfedale EVPS-12: 8 Ohm, 150w Cont, 300w Prog, 600w Peak Bass - Wharfedate EVP-15SB: 4 Ohm, 400w Cont, 800w Prog, 1600w Peak AMPLIFIERS: McGregor SD15 console with built-in Amp: 4 Ohm, 2 x 650w per channel 2 x W-Audio DA800 Power Amps: 4 Ohm, 2 x 400w per channel I suspect that I have more power than the speakers can handle