Some of what you had to say is correct and a good idea some you should think over for your next video. What you use and how you do things is how you like it and thats fine.
and I do need a slip from singers this stops them asking if I have this or that and them saying put me in for this song or that. I have no time for that when we have 30 or 40 singers. I would say you need 10 books not 4. We all have lots of songs now so don't make your books to big just make a good root lookup.
good info vince im adding karaoke to my djin now and this was a big help i also use virtual dj just gotta get the music and its not cheap thanks for the vid
Just bought my RMX... trying to follow my dreams of DJ'ing... I also would like to eventually get into the Karaoke deal... Your videos are on point like Chris Paul... Just wanted to give you a shout out for your hard work... You are inspiring my dreams! Thanks bruh... GOD SPEED
@beeceebeatz Thanks! Yeah, the rmx is a bad boy. Don't fall asleep on it and don't let other djs try to diss it. In the right hands, the rmx combined with Virtual DJ is the bomb. I still use it today and I be rocking my parties like crazy!
@spaatman You can but Virtual DJ is a horrible host for karaoke, imo. I hate it for karaoke, but love it for djing. Also, I don't use Show Presenter anymore. I now use Karma. It's great!
@spaatman VDJ for karaoke? Yes you can, especially if your karaoke music is not multiplex. I mean no vocals on the right side. In case your karaoke music have vocal guide on the right, you must know how to route your signal to the mixer to get the 'karaoke music' part only.
From my experience as a bar kj, drunk ppl don't use the books, except for a beer coaster. I have 3-10 books to wipe down + organize after every gig.. My point being: Don't buy karaoke books if your audience is asking you 'Do you have this song?'
Drunk ppl are easy to entertain, as long as you keep 'em that way. Sober singers, now that's a challenge. -Thanks for the vids, man. Keep 'em coming.
@FattyArbuckle1981 LOL!!! Yep, you're right! Thanks for the comment. My setup has changed quite a bit since the making of this video. One day I'll need to make an updated video to show how I'm doing karaoke these days.
@melodi7478 The mixer I am using is the Peavey PV10. It's a great little mixer for karaoke. Also, you can't convert existing mp3 into karaoke tracks. You have to buy them separately. Good luck!
@acekingmedia I use inexpensive wireless mics and I am so glad I do. Just last week I had a drunk guy drop one of them and cracked it. I have it taped up now. Yeah, drunk people have a tendency to drop and damage things quite easily so I always caution new kjs not to use very expensive mics for karaoke. And yes, VHF wireless mics work just fine.
Oh, and another thing - we plan on getting a dedicated laptop for this and were curious what specifications you'd recommend to make sure everything goes off without a hitch.
Thanks again, this is really helpful stuff for beginners!
@OfTheBonis Also after 2 years, I don't use Sax n Dotty's Show Presenter. That was a great program and simple to use, but now I use Karma. Karma is very cpu heavy so that's something to think about. I currently use a Toshiba Satellite laptop. Never had any issues, but I know other people with Satellite laptops who always have problems so your mileage may vary. I always tell people who have problems with pcs to try a Macbook Pro. Anyway, get one with the biggest hard drive possible.
Great video - my brother and I going through the motions to setup our own karaoke business, and found this basic tutorial really helpful.
One quick question, though - where do you go to get your music?
We're finding the hardware and software we need pretty easily, so no problem there, it's just been tough figuring out the best places to go to build our music collection - there are just so many.
@OfTheBonis You may wanna check ebay to get started. Try to find someone selling a bunch of tracks at a low cost. I use MP3+G zip files. When I need a new track I pay .99 cents and download it from the internet. There are many places where you can do that. Good luck!
very well thought out. Ive seen your other KJ vid, Im too shy for KJ..Lol.. but very usefull info. Oh and about not making gig logs!!..You hooked us now youre gona leave us hanging out to dry:( lmao jk
You did a great job in letting people know what's needed to do a professional karaoke show. This is a very good video for folks considering doing karaoke.
I KJ weekend gigs and it's a lot of work but it's fun and there's good money in it. Anyone who wants to get into this should know it's a big investment, and they'll likely work for several months to earn enough money to put together a professional gear kit and enough music to keep the crowd happy.
Great video, I always enjoy seeing how others work. No doubt anyone who comes to your show is in good hands. Nice video
I'm from Belgium and first things first, I just love the things you do and your advice are realy cool. I have also a hercules RMX and look out for a case like yours for my gigs. I saw on one of your video's a very smooth setup with some bord before your mixer,case, .... Did you made it yourself? Also there is a song that often comes back in your gigs and that sound realy nice butt in Belgium we don't know that song. It goes like "down down sugar" can you tell me the tittle.
@Djfrean The name of that song is "The Cupid Shuffle." The boards you see on my table that hides everything is called a "Table Topper" made by a company called "DJ Skirts." They just went out of business so you can no longer buy that table topper anymore unless you can find someone selling it used. Thanks for the comments!
@murillolf There are many places. Ebay is one place to get started. You can also purchase and download tracks from places like buykaraokedownloads d o t c o m.
What kind of mics do you use? How do you setup?Do you use lights on the singer?How much music do you have to have, to start a show?Thanks again,Vince!
@bizzyb53 Ok bizzy. I will take my camcorder with me to one of my karaoke gigs tomorrow night and make a part 2 to this video and answer the questions you just asked. :)
awsome.. not to many karaoke dj tutor.. thats why I subscribe... I don't think I would do this though.. but I'm always curious about this route.. thanks
@LilNeku Haterz are everywhere. LOL! It comes with the territory. Anytime you do something positive, there are some people who will hate you for it. It's all good though. :)
Some of what you had to say is correct and a good idea some you should think over for your next video. What you use and how you do things is how you like it and thats fine.
bigjohn1jmills 1 week ago
and I do need a slip from singers this stops them asking if I have this or that and them saying put me in for this song or that. I have no time for that when we have 30 or 40 singers. I would say you need 10 books not 4. We all have lots of songs now so don't make your books to big just make a good root lookup.
bigjohn1jmills 1 week ago
good info vince im adding karaoke to my djin now and this was a big help i also use virtual dj just gotta get the music and its not cheap thanks for the vid
69THEFINISHER 2 weeks ago
Just bought my RMX... trying to follow my dreams of DJ'ing... I also would like to eventually get into the Karaoke deal... Your videos are on point like Chris Paul... Just wanted to give you a shout out for your hard work... You are inspiring my dreams! Thanks bruh... GOD SPEED
beeceebeatz 1 month ago
@beeceebeatz Thanks! Yeah, the rmx is a bad boy. Don't fall asleep on it and don't let other djs try to diss it. In the right hands, the rmx combined with Virtual DJ is the bomb. I still use it today and I be rocking my parties like crazy!
~Vince
MakeItFunkyProds 1 month ago
Youre a smart badass,u fix us lols.....
pwrbytrd 1 month ago
Great video but I'm a little confused. I thought you could play karaoke music through VDJ? So why use the Show Presenter to host your files?
spaatman 1 month ago
@spaatman You can but Virtual DJ is a horrible host for karaoke, imo. I hate it for karaoke, but love it for djing. Also, I don't use Show Presenter anymore. I now use Karma. It's great!
MakeItFunkyProds 1 month ago
@spaatman VDJ for karaoke? Yes you can, especially if your karaoke music is not multiplex. I mean no vocals on the right side. In case your karaoke music have vocal guide on the right, you must know how to route your signal to the mixer to get the 'karaoke music' part only.
gentri80y 3 weeks ago
From my experience as a bar kj, drunk ppl don't use the books, except for a beer coaster. I have 3-10 books to wipe down + organize after every gig.. My point being: Don't buy karaoke books if your audience is asking you 'Do you have this song?'
Drunk ppl are easy to entertain, as long as you keep 'em that way. Sober singers, now that's a challenge. -Thanks for the vids, man. Keep 'em coming.
FattyArbuckle1981 2 months ago
@FattyArbuckle1981 LOL!!! Yep, you're right! Thanks for the comment. My setup has changed quite a bit since the making of this video. One day I'll need to make an updated video to show how I'm doing karaoke these days.
MakeItFunkyProds 2 months ago
The video is great , which Peavey 10 mixer you are using , the PV 10 usb or PV 10 non USB ,
how to do set up , configuration , using Hercules RMX , PV 10 with virtual DJ.
johnnyv7478 2 months ago
@johnnyv7478 That is the Peavey PV10 without usb.
MakeItFunkyProds 2 months ago
the best tips and sepup .. good job bro!
niceblue00 2 months ago
I think you done a great Job , i also used Hercules RMX and Virtual DJ
what's the name of the other mixer that you used , thinking to buy a similar one like that.
If i already have music in my external drive and inside the computer.
how can i can i convert those song to karaoke or to get the lyric.
melodi7478 2 months ago
@melodi7478 The mixer I am using is the Peavey PV10. It's a great little mixer for karaoke. Also, you can't convert existing mp3 into karaoke tracks. You have to buy them separately. Good luck!
MakeItFunkyProds 2 months ago
Thanks for this!! You mentioned using inexpensive mics. Are they wired or wireless? Will VHF wireless mics work in this environment?
acekingmedia 3 months ago
@acekingmedia I use inexpensive wireless mics and I am so glad I do. Just last week I had a drunk guy drop one of them and cracked it. I have it taped up now. Yeah, drunk people have a tendency to drop and damage things quite easily so I always caution new kjs not to use very expensive mics for karaoke. And yes, VHF wireless mics work just fine.
MakeItFunkyProds 3 months ago
@MakeItFunkyProds You know on second thought, I don't recommend VHF wireless mics. UHF mics are better. Sorry bout that.
MakeItFunkyProds 2 months ago
DJ Vince. This was GREAT and very informative. I really appreciate you producing this video. Thanks!
jspring74 3 months ago
Oh, and another thing - we plan on getting a dedicated laptop for this and were curious what specifications you'd recommend to make sure everything goes off without a hitch.
Thanks again, this is really helpful stuff for beginners!
OfTheBonis 3 months ago
@OfTheBonis Also after 2 years, I don't use Sax n Dotty's Show Presenter. That was a great program and simple to use, but now I use Karma. Karma is very cpu heavy so that's something to think about. I currently use a Toshiba Satellite laptop. Never had any issues, but I know other people with Satellite laptops who always have problems so your mileage may vary. I always tell people who have problems with pcs to try a Macbook Pro. Anyway, get one with the biggest hard drive possible.
MakeItFunkyProds 3 months ago
Great video - my brother and I going through the motions to setup our own karaoke business, and found this basic tutorial really helpful.
One quick question, though - where do you go to get your music?
We're finding the hardware and software we need pretty easily, so no problem there, it's just been tough figuring out the best places to go to build our music collection - there are just so many.
Also, we'll be going digital as well. Thanks!
OfTheBonis 3 months ago
@OfTheBonis You may wanna check ebay to get started. Try to find someone selling a bunch of tracks at a low cost. I use MP3+G zip files. When I need a new track I pay .99 cents and download it from the internet. There are many places where you can do that. Good luck!
MakeItFunkyProds 3 months ago
very well thought out. Ive seen your other KJ vid, Im too shy for KJ..Lol.. but very usefull info. Oh and about not making gig logs!!..You hooked us now youre gona leave us hanging out to dry:( lmao jk
DANIELsr06 6 months ago
You did a great job in letting people know what's needed to do a professional karaoke show. This is a very good video for folks considering doing karaoke.
Good job!!!
magicheed 7 months ago
@magicheed Thanks man! I know I left out many things but at least ppl can get an idea of what it's like and what's required. Appreciate the comment!
MakeItFunkyProds 7 months ago
nice tutorial cuz, very clear and concise, i learnt alot from this.
djshuure 7 months ago
I KJ weekend gigs and it's a lot of work but it's fun and there's good money in it. Anyone who wants to get into this should know it's a big investment, and they'll likely work for several months to earn enough money to put together a professional gear kit and enough music to keep the crowd happy.
Great video, I always enjoy seeing how others work. No doubt anyone who comes to your show is in good hands. Nice video
lvpv 7 months ago
@lvpv Thanks man! Yes, I have a blast at my karaoke gigs. It's a lot of fun and I'd rather be doing that than digging ditches. LOL!
MakeItFunkyProds 7 months ago
Hey Vince,
I'm from Belgium and first things first, I just love the things you do and your advice are realy cool. I have also a hercules RMX and look out for a case like yours for my gigs. I saw on one of your video's a very smooth setup with some bord before your mixer,case, .... Did you made it yourself? Also there is a song that often comes back in your gigs and that sound realy nice butt in Belgium we don't know that song. It goes like "down down sugar" can you tell me the tittle.
Thx man
Djfrean 9 months ago
@Djfrean The name of that song is "The Cupid Shuffle." The boards you see on my table that hides everything is called a "Table Topper" made by a company called "DJ Skirts." They just went out of business so you can no longer buy that table topper anymore unless you can find someone selling it used. Thanks for the comments!
MakeItFunkyProds 9 months ago
Where do you get the karaoke songs?
murillolf 9 months ago
@murillolf There are many places. Ebay is one place to get started. You can also purchase and download tracks from places like buykaraokedownloads d o t c o m.
MakeItFunkyProds 9 months ago
You know you are my man,Thanks
bizzyb53 9 months ago
What kind of mics do you use? How do you setup?Do you use lights on the singer?How much music do you have to have, to start a show?Thanks again,Vince!
bizzyb53 9 months ago
@bizzyb53 Ok bizzy. I will take my camcorder with me to one of my karaoke gigs tomorrow night and make a part 2 to this video and answer the questions you just asked. :)
MakeItFunkyProds 9 months ago
Come on Vince,Please make a karaoke part2.We need to know!
bizzyb53 9 months ago
@bizzyb53 What would you like to see in it?
MakeItFunkyProds 9 months ago
awsome.. not to many karaoke dj tutor.. thats why I subscribe... I don't think I would do this though.. but I'm always curious about this route.. thanks
spinmoney101 9 months ago
Appreciate the knowledge, man...
Thanks!
Unclewich 9 months ago
Excellent video....very informative. Great to have you back!
bigmac187211 10 months ago
This was very informative. Nice job. BTW The haters are probably drunk karaoke singers. lol
Uniquelyyours1 10 months ago
@Uniquelyyours1 LOL!!! I thought the same thing.
MakeItFunkyProds 9 months ago
who tries to make a career on kdjing
BtrayinMF 10 months ago
Good Video bro.I been getting ready to get my karaoke on.This will really help.Thank you.Thank you!!!
bizzyb53 10 months ago
@bizzyb53 You are welcome. This video was created for people like you. Glad it helped you in some way. :)
MakeItFunkyProds 9 months ago
Good stuff bro! Liked! Btw,
Who the hell disliked this?
Damn Bro, you got some haters out there!
LilNeku 10 months ago
@LilNeku Haterz are everywhere. LOL! It comes with the territory. Anytime you do something positive, there are some people who will hate you for it. It's all good though. :)
MakeItFunkyProds 10 months ago
where is the neko?
honzboogie 10 months ago
@honzboogie The NeKo is in the video. It's behind the karaoke setup with a white towel over it.
MakeItFunkyProds 10 months ago
you been gone for awhile vince
gregroden93 10 months ago
@gregroden93 I know right? LOL!
MakeItFunkyProds 10 months ago
Good stuff!
slimmivy 10 months ago
@slimmivy Thanks bro! Appreciate it!
MakeItFunkyProds 10 months ago