Comments on: The Karaoke Channel Launches Online Hub http://www.techcrunch.com/2008/10/15/the-karaoke-channel-launches-online-hub/ Startup and Technology News Thu, 26 Nov 2009 23:28:32 -0800 hourly 1 By: Brian http://www.techcrunch.com/2008/10/15/the-karaoke-channel-launches-online-hub/comment-page-1/#comment-2507159 Brian Mon, 20 Oct 2008 03:27:17 +0000 http://www.techcrunch.com/?p=23334#comment-2507159 I signed up for the Beta (thanks techcrunch) and played around with it. The first thing I noticed is that the music and vocal recordings sometimes get out of sync, especially when using a USB connection from my mixer to the computer. They have some work to do in that regard. Also, because its all flash, you can't use the #1 used button on the web, the back button. That's a pet peeve of mine. If you want to browse songs you literally have to go back to the top and drill back down. Also, they make you double-click some things, single click others. They have a great deal of work to do in fine tuning their usability. I did see the full screen lyrics display. I think they have the best presentation for full screen lyrics that I have seen. All in all, i can see this being big for the one-nighters, but the die-hard recorders will stick with SingSnap. I signed up for the Beta (thanks techcrunch) and played around with it. The first thing I noticed is that the music and vocal recordings sometimes get out of sync, especially when using a USB connection from my mixer to the computer. They have some work to do in that regard. Also, because its all flash, you can’t use the #1 used button on the web, the back button. That’s a pet peeve of mine. If you want to browse songs you literally have to go back to the top and drill back down. Also, they make you double-click some things, single click others. They have a great deal of work to do in fine tuning their usability.

I did see the full screen lyrics display. I think they have the best presentation for full screen lyrics that I have seen.

All in all, i can see this being big for the one-nighters, but the die-hard recorders will stick with SingSnap.

]]> By: Karatren » Blog Archive » Karaoke pazarı kızışıyor http://www.techcrunch.com/2008/10/15/the-karaoke-channel-launches-online-hub/comment-page-1/#comment-2504683 Karatren » Blog Archive » Karaoke pazarı kızışıyor Fri, 17 Oct 2008 03:00:23 +0000 http://www.techcrunch.com/?p=23334#comment-2504683 [...] yandan karaoke piyasasına yeni giren The Karaoke Channel da dün kendini Techcrunch üzerinden duyurmayı başardı. The Karaoke Channel, 5.000 kadar karaoke şarkısını bünyesinde [...] [...] yandan karaoke piyasasına yeni giren The Karaoke Channel da dün kendini Techcrunch üzerinden duyurmayı başardı. The Karaoke Channel, 5.000 kadar karaoke şarkısını bünyesinde [...]

]]> By: Charmaine Chen http://www.techcrunch.com/2008/10/15/the-karaoke-channel-launches-online-hub/comment-page-1/#comment-2503473 Charmaine Chen Thu, 16 Oct 2008 05:41:05 +0000 http://www.techcrunch.com/?p=23334#comment-2503473 Yes, it's definitely worth checking out Yes, it’s definitely worth checking out

]]> By: Seattle http://www.techcrunch.com/2008/10/15/the-karaoke-channel-launches-online-hub/comment-page-1/#comment-2503110 Seattle Wed, 15 Oct 2008 22:39:00 +0000 http://www.techcrunch.com/?p=23334#comment-2503110 just seems silly to me that a karaoke site would launch with multiple language libraries but not include Japanese, Korean or Chinese, in other words excluding 99% of all die hard karaoke fans... just seems silly to me that a karaoke site would launch with multiple language libraries but not include Japanese, Korean or Chinese, in other words excluding 99% of all die hard karaoke fans…

]]> By: Toni http://www.techcrunch.com/2008/10/15/the-karaoke-channel-launches-online-hub/comment-page-1/#comment-2503023 Toni Wed, 15 Oct 2008 21:11:03 +0000 http://www.techcrunch.com/?p=23334#comment-2503023 I’m a bit of a karaoke addict and have tried it all (bars, machines, online).. Singsnap does have a good web community going but I’m happy I’ve found The Karaoke Channel, I like the look and feel of it and it seems easier to find and record songs than on other sites. I’ve hosted a few party nights with friends and we’ve had an absolute blast – and you’re right $15.00 for a night of karaoke is cheap in any city (although I’ve gone for the monthly service ‘cause I love a night of singing my heart out even if I’m alone in my apartment!). Brian – you have such a great voice – there are lots of country songs on The Karaoke Channel’s site for you to sing! When you try it out I recommend switching to Full Screen – check out how nice the lyrics are and the backgrounds that the lyrics appear on are so much fun! I’m a bit of a karaoke addict and have tried it all (bars, machines, online).. Singsnap does have a good web community going but I’m happy I’ve found The Karaoke Channel, I like the look and feel of it and it seems easier to find and record songs than on other sites. I’ve hosted a few party nights with friends and we’ve had an absolute blast – and you’re right $15.00 for a night of karaoke is cheap in any city (although I’ve gone for the monthly service ‘cause I love a night of singing my heart out even if I’m alone in my apartment!).

Brian – you have such a great voice – there are lots of country songs on The Karaoke Channel’s site for you to sing! When you try it out I recommend switching to Full Screen – check out how nice the lyrics are and the backgrounds that the lyrics appear on are so much fun!

]]> By: Amelia http://www.techcrunch.com/2008/10/15/the-karaoke-channel-launches-online-hub/comment-page-1/#comment-2502894 Amelia Wed, 15 Oct 2008 18:45:36 +0000 http://www.techcrunch.com/?p=23334#comment-2502894 It's hard for me to believe that Singsnap is legit ! They have songs from "The Eagles" and everybody knows that it's impossible to have the licences for their songs. Just look at Itunes, even this site doesn't have "The Eagles" songs. It’s hard for me to believe that Singsnap is legit ! They have songs from “The Eagles” and everybody knows that it’s impossible to have the licences for their songs. Just look at Itunes, even this site doesn’t have “The Eagles” songs.

]]> By: Brian http://www.techcrunch.com/2008/10/15/the-karaoke-channel-launches-online-hub/comment-page-1/#comment-2502742 Brian Wed, 15 Oct 2008 16:18:41 +0000 http://www.techcrunch.com/?p=23334#comment-2502742 I know singsnap.com is legit, or at least they give the impression of legitimacy. About 6 months ago they had to remove a lot of songs (and recordings created by members) due to, apparently, some licensing issues. Post from Trevor the President: http://www.singsnap.com/snap/forum/topic/b12c515 I know singsnap.com is legit, or at least they give the impression of legitimacy. About 6 months ago they had to remove a lot of songs (and recordings created by members) due to, apparently, some licensing issues.

Post from Trevor the President:

http://www.sing...m/topic/b12c515

]]> By: Pablo http://www.techcrunch.com/2008/10/15/the-karaoke-channel-launches-online-hub/comment-page-1/#comment-2502693 Pablo Wed, 15 Oct 2008 15:38:29 +0000 http://www.techcrunch.com/?p=23334#comment-2502693 Tried it, pretty cool. Website streams very well, no hickups, and the interactive lyrics and screens are impressive, lots of possibilities for customization. Pricing seems competitive. Looks like its all legit too. Are the other karaoke sites legit? Copyright-and-royalty-wise? All in all, I put it on par with other karaoke sites for application and back-end, and put it on a notch above for design and usability. Tried it, pretty cool. Website streams very well, no hickups, and the interactive lyrics and screens are impressive, lots of possibilities for customization. Pricing seems competitive. Looks like its all legit too. Are the other karaoke sites legit? Copyright-and-royalty-wise?

All in all, I put it on par with other karaoke sites for application and back-end, and put it on a notch above for design and usability.

]]> By: Brian http://www.techcrunch.com/2008/10/15/the-karaoke-channel-launches-online-hub/comment-page-1/#comment-2502575 Brian Wed, 15 Oct 2008 13:26:19 +0000 http://www.techcrunch.com/?p=23334#comment-2502575 Currently, by far the best karaoke site out there is http://www.singsnap.com. It has a free service, as well as a $7/month option for better features, more songs, stereo recording, no advertising. Plus you can listen to the full tracks even as a guest. I'm anxious to try out this though to compare between the two. Here's one of my recordings (notice i can share and you can listen without restriction): http://www.singsnap.com/snap/r/b3f6cd3f Charles: I believe the daily option would be for those nights when you have a few friends over and don't want a monthly commitment. Currently, by far the best karaoke site out there is http://www.singsnap.com. It has a free service, as well as a $7/month option for better features, more songs, stereo recording, no advertising. Plus you can listen to the full tracks even as a guest.

I’m anxious to try out this though to compare between the two.

Here’s one of my recordings (notice i can share and you can listen without restriction): http://www.sing...snap/r/b3f6cd3f

Charles: I believe the daily option would be for those nights when you have a few friends over and don’t want a monthly commitment.

]]> By: Charles Peak http://www.techcrunch.com/2008/10/15/the-karaoke-channel-launches-online-hub/comment-page-1/#comment-2502547 Charles Peak Wed, 15 Oct 2008 12:46:18 +0000 http://www.techcrunch.com/?p=23334#comment-2502547 $10 monthly or $15 daily, how does that work? $10 monthly or $15 daily, how does that work?

]]> By: John http://www.techcrunch.com/2008/10/15/the-karaoke-channel-launches-online-hub/comment-page-1/#comment-2502513 John Wed, 15 Oct 2008 11:54:07 +0000 http://www.techcrunch.com/?p=23334#comment-2502513 Siiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiing, sing a song............!!!!!!!!! - sesame street. Siiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiing, sing a song…………!!!!!!!!! – sesame street.

]]> By: JP http://www.techcrunch.com/2008/10/15/the-karaoke-channel-launches-online-hub/comment-page-1/#comment-2502503 JP Wed, 15 Oct 2008 11:33:40 +0000 http://www.techcrunch.com/?p=23334#comment-2502503 The $15 24 hour membership sounds great! It's definitely better than spending $15-40 a person in NYC. The $15 24 hour membership sounds great! It’s definitely better than spending $15-40 a person in NYC.

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