Previously, the cost of karaoke machines, licenses, copyrights, etc. It used to create a huge dent in the pockets of the bar owners. However, now, all that is needed is a good quality microphone, a PC or Mac, and karaoke software. The best karaoke programs for Windows and Mac are listed below.
1.Karafun Player for Windows
It has the simplest user interface and can sync with the Karafun library. You can access the tracks from your computer, as well as a library of over 10,000 songs. You can also customize and save your favorite songs, sync them offline, change the tempo and pitch, record live, and more.
Through this software, you can play songs in any format (CD + G, MPEG or KAR). Although the app is free to download, access to the library is a bit pricey at $ 5.99. It is available for Windows and for mobile platforms.
2.Siglos Karaoke Professional for Windows
From changing the tempo to creating playlists, scanning karaoke songs and more; this software has the ability to do all of that. It also has a huge database and adds a professional touch to your karaoke session and is best suited for clubs or bars. However, it does not have the best user interface and is priced quite high at $ 99 USD, which does not include any songs. Those need to be purchased separately or you can play songs from your PC or YouTube directly.
3.Advanced Karaoke Player for Windows
One stop for all your media related problems. Advanced Karaoke Player helps to manage all kinds of multimedia files in one location. Once you have converted your media files to a compatible extension, you can quickly access any of the songs.
4.One karaoke for Windows
One of the easiest software to use, it requires a low-configuration computer. It supports most of the popular media files like avi, dat, kar, mpg, wma, wmv, etc. It has an intuitive user interface and can be operated by keyboard or infrared remote control. You can organize your songs to your liking and it doesn’t require complicated management tools to handle it.
5.PC DJ Karaoke for Windows
A simple user interface and compatibility with all file formats, including compressed file, make it a popular software for karaoke sessions. Additional features include Song Book DB, background music, and an enriching karaoke experience. Another plus point is that it offers a cloud-based online library of over 10,000 songs. The downside is that it is a bit expensive.
6.KJams for Mac
The best karaoke software for Mac, it offers a user interface similar to that of iTunes. With the help of this software, you can download any song and sing it in karaoke format. You can also transfer that version of karaoke to your iPhone or iPod. It is compatible with the Apple remote control and also has a built-in music collection.
7.Tune Prompter for Mac
This allows you to create karaoke tunes and send them to your iPhone or iPod, as well as burn them to discs. It also allows you to search for lyrics automatically. It has a simple interface and it is absolutely free.
8.iStar for Mac
An extremely simple user interface makes it quite popular with Mac OS X users. You can import and convert any type of file, including CD files, and compile a genre-specific playlist. It is a free alternative for occasional users.
9.Aria for Mac
This is a simple user interface that gives you a genuine karaoke experience. Compile your favorite songs for a hassle-free selection. It has editing options available, online music store, as well as DJ or Scratch mode.
10.QMIDI V2.0 for Mac
You can organize, support and play different media files. Its features include sound mixer, real-time pitch shifting, full-screen display, time extension, and an excellent user interface. You can create and sync your playlist.
