I'm okay with computers, but not great. I have an iMac with OS 10.4.11 so I think that is compatible. I want to get kjams and will get the iMic usb and the Shure pro mic 8900W. I have a Matshita DVD-R UJ-846. So based on what I read here, that is not compatible. What exactly do you need the drive for? I also don't know much about Karaoke, so I don't really understand about all the "ripping" and burning. I guess I can do some more reading.
I guess my first question here is: If I have an iMac with OS 10.4.11, the Shure pro mic 8900W, the iMic usb connector/adaptor, and the Matshita drive, will I be able to use the program? If not, what do I need to get? Or, do I just not have the hardware necessary for kjams?
Thanks very much.
Jen
can a non-computer-savvy person do this?
Welcome!
Yes you've got all you need for some karaoke awesomeness!!
If you're familiar with iTunes, then you're already at home with kJams.
Just download some karaoke music:
http://www.kjams.com/wiki/FAQ#Where_can ... ad_karaoke
then store it on your hard drive in the place you want it to permanently reside (ie: you're not going to MOVE it later, so don't leave it on the Desktop, i recommend making a new "Downloaded Karaoke" folder inside your Music folder)
then go to kJams and "File->Add to Library" (and pick "Tags") and that will add the songs to the library. if the meta data (name, artist, album) don't come out right let me know and i'll give you more pointers for getting it right.
plug in your mic, make sure you've selected your mic input from the kJams audio prefs.
At that point you're ready to go!
Double click a song, hit command-zero for full screen! FUN!
You only need a special CD drive if you plan to import karaoke CDs (they're called "CD+G") or if you plan to make your own custom CDs (that you would eg: take to a venue so you can sing your favorite songs)
If you're familiar with iTunes, then you're already at home with kJams.
Just download some karaoke music:
http://www.kjams.com/wiki/FAQ#Where_can ... ad_karaoke
then store it on your hard drive in the place you want it to permanently reside (ie: you're not going to MOVE it later, so don't leave it on the Desktop, i recommend making a new "Downloaded Karaoke" folder inside your Music folder)
then go to kJams and "File->Add to Library" (and pick "Tags") and that will add the songs to the library. if the meta data (name, artist, album) don't come out right let me know and i'll give you more pointers for getting it right.
plug in your mic, make sure you've selected your mic input from the kJams audio prefs.
At that point you're ready to go!
Double click a song, hit command-zero for full screen! FUN!
You only need a special CD drive if you plan to import karaoke CDs (they're called "CD+G") or if you plan to make your own custom CDs (that you would eg: take to a venue so you can sing your favorite songs)
THANK YOU!!!
Wow, this is so great!!! I'm going to get my mic stuff and buy Kjams! I am really excited! I'm going to have this be our Christmas present for my six year old son and me. They had a karaoke-type mic set-up at his preschool a couple of years ago and he was really into it.
Thanks also for offering to answer questions after I purchase it. I read the testimonials and it sounds like you have really great customer service! This is a really great site, and sounds like the software is awesome. I'll definitely be spreading the word. I actually found your site after doing a google search with one of the Apple Store guys when I walked in there the other night asking for karaoke software (which Apple doesn't sell or make). It's just down the street and I stop in there from time to time, so I will be sure to tell them to pass this site on to anyone else asking the same question!
thanks.
Jen
Thanks also for offering to answer questions after I purchase it. I read the testimonials and it sounds like you have really great customer service! This is a really great site, and sounds like the software is awesome. I'll definitely be spreading the word. I actually found your site after doing a google search with one of the Apple Store guys when I walked in there the other night asking for karaoke software (which Apple doesn't sell or make). It's just down the street and I stop in there from time to time, so I will be sure to tell them to pass this site on to anyone else asking the same question!
thanks.
Jen
:)
It is totally my pleasure! 
The way I run my customer service: I always try to give the level of service that *I* wish I could get everywhere.
The way I run my customer service: I always try to give the level of service that *I* wish I could get everywhere.