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Downgrade

2026-08-18T00:26:23Z

Dave:

If the current version of kJams is causing unavoidable problems, it is a simple matter to downgrade to a previous version.

* You will NOT lose your data (you keep your library, singers, playlists, preferences, license etc)
* You will NOT have to pay again

# go to [[History/x.5beta|The History Page]]
# that shows the very latest version at the top, and it's release date.
# look or sroll down a bit, and you'll see the previous version.
# Pick Lite, Pro, or 2, and download it. Now it is in your downloads folder.
# Go to your Downloads folder and unzip the download.
# install the download:
## Mac: drag the unzipped app into your Applications folder, replacing the old one
## Windows: uninstall the currently installed version (using "Add or Remove Programs"), then run the installer for the downgraded version
# launch kJams
# do NOT update to latest when it asks, but MAKE NOTE of the latest version number
# When a new release comes out with a version number GREATER than the one you made note of, you can update. if you want to make SURE your bug has actually been fixed, check the version notes after step 3.

Music Store/KaraokeCloud Pro

2026-08-15T19:20:30Z

Dave:

<div style="float: right; margin-left: 10px;">
{|cellspacing="0" cellpadding="0"
|<img src="https://karaoke.kjams.com/resources/stores/karaoke-cloud-pro.png" width="100%" href="https://www.partytyme.pro/">
|}
</div>
__TOC__
The '''Karaoke Cloud''' catalog is provided by '''[https://digitraxentertainment.com/ DigiTrax]'''.
==Signing Up==
When you sign up for the FREE account at Karaoke Cloud (so you can audition song previews, and also play the free-to-stream "Green" songs), it WILL ask for a credit card. The card IS required in order to get your free account established, however you will NEVER be charged anything unless you actually purchase something (a song, or a streaming subscription). Also note, unless you have manually changed your preferences, you can not accidentally purchase anything: kJams will always warn you before any purchase is made.
# Run kJams
# go to preferences
# click on stores
# make sure "Enable Checked Music Stores" and "Karaoke Cloud" is checked. (if they weren't, then check them and restart kJams, and come back to this screen)
# click to "Edit Music Store Settings"
# make sure "Karaoke Cloud" tab is selected
# click "Create Account…" button and follow the wizard
# If you like, click the "Subscription Tier:" pop-up menu and upgrade your service!

==If you forget your password==
# [https://www.karaokeclouddownloads.com/ go to this page]
# click "Login" in the top left to see the little log in panel
# click "forgot password"
# Enter your email address and click submit.
# you'll get an email, go find it, and click the link to reset your password.

Once you have done that, you should be able to go back to kJams and log in.

==Streaming==
There are over 3 thousand songs available for streaming, and most of them can also be purchased a-la-carte. There are also several free songs which are marked with the Green label (search for "label:2" in the store). You must create a free account with '''KaraokeCloud''' ahead of time to play the free songs, and of course you must purchase a streaming subscription to stream the rest. For home users, you must have an internet connection at the time you wish to stream. For KJs and fanatics, you can sign up for "Tethering", where you pre-download all the cloud data (encrypted), then you can "stream" from that, so you do NOT need an internet connection when you want to play any of the songs in the cloud library.

Currently there are three Tiers available: Free, Home, and KJ Tethering. Note that "Home" is NOT licensed for public performance, tho you're free to purchase it with the Pro version of kJams as long as you only use it at home. Note: If you are doing public performances then you must use '''kJams Pro''' and the "KJ Tethering" tier. Also note that "private" parties with more than 20 people are legally considered "public".

{|border="1"
| '''Tier'''
| '''kJams Lite'''
| '''kJams Pro'''
| '''Pre-Download'''
| '''Public Performance'''
| align="center" | ''' Price '''
| '''Expiration'''
| '''Auto-Renew'''
| '''Purchase'''
|-
| '''Free'''
| align="center" | ✓
| align="center" | ✓
|
|
| align="right" | Free
| align="center" | Never
|
| Built In! (Only 12 songs are free)
|-
| Karaoke Cloud: '''Home Streaming'''
| align="center" | ✓
| align="center" | ✓
|
|
| align="right" | $10
| align="center" | 1 Month
| align="center" | ✓
| in-app purchase
|-
| Karaoke Cloud Pro: '''KJ Tethering'''
|
| align="center" | ✓
| align="center" | ✓
| align="center" | ✓
| align="right" | $99
| align="center" | 1 Month
| align="center" | ✓
| in-app purchase
|}

Note that these tiers are only for a single installation and its backup. If your business has more than one KJ running shows (ie: working for you), you will need a separate license for each KJ. Sharing your Tier is strictly prohibited. Note that these Tiers are monitored closely and will be audited if it seems there are shenanigans going on.

To be clear: '''kJams Lite''' and/or the "Home" Tier can '''not''' be used in a public setting due to the License Agreement. If you are doing a public show (or large private show) then you '''must''' use '''kJams Pro''' and either the "KJ Tethering" Tier or the "Free" Tier with purchased songs. You can of course use the Pro version for private shows.

==Downloads for Purchase==
There are over 3 thousand songs available for purchase / download (they can also be streamed). They are USD $1.99 each. Sort by price then scroll down a bit to see them all at once. To sort by some other column, search for "1.99" then sort however you wish. Purchased songs may be played in a public / commercial venue, as long as the KJ or Venue has membership in [http://www.ascap.com/ ASCAP].

==Free Streaming Songs==
There is also a set of about 8 songs that you can stream for free! I'm not sure if this set changes every month, so be sure to update your music store when kJams asks you to (or right before a show) to make sure you've got the latest list. These songs have been Labeled (colored) with Green so you can easily see them. To play them, you must have created a free account. To see the list in the music store, first [[Sorting|show the "Label" column]], then either a) sort by Label, then scroll down to the green section, or b) just search for "Label:2" (no quotes).

==Voucher Credits==
You can pre-purchase voucher credits somehow, I'm not quite sure where, but the code comes on a physical card. We'll try to get digital vouchers going soon. '''Update:''' they still have not enabled purchasing digital vouchers.

==Karaoke Cloud '''PRO''' (aka: Tethering)==
Tethering does not work in Tryout mode because one of the criteria for encryption is a serial number.

Tethering means that a copy of all the cloud data will be stored locally on your computer or external drive. The "tether" means that it is "tied" to your computer via your serial number and your username and password, so the database you have can't be used by someone else. What's great about having a local copy is that you do not need to be online in order to "stream" any of the songs! That means that when you operate at a venue that has no internet connection, you still have access to the ''entire'' streaming library. Another benefit is that if you ARE online, when you purchase a song, the song comes out of the local cloud data store, instead of needing to download. 
If you opt for the "KJ Tethering" Tier, kJams will automatically start downloading the entire song database to your kJams folder, in a folder called "KaraokeCloud Tethered Database". It will take about 110GB of space, so be sure you have enough before you start. It will take a long time too, on a good connection it may take a day to get it all. On a slow connection, it may take a couple days. If there are hiccups part way thru, you can just (optionally force) quit kJams and run again, and it will pick up where it left off. Do not worry about the songs that don't sync properly, this sometimes happens with newly added songs, we're likely aware of it already and have a fix planned, they will be skipped and marked as "Missing" and the "Comment" will show why. (You can [[Sorting|show the "Missing" and "Comment" sort columns]] if you like).

==Tethering to External Drive==
If you would prefer to use an external drive to store ALL your music, use the "[[Moving]]" procedure. If you just want to store the Cloud data on an external drive, follow these steps:
# quit kJams
# Go to your "kJams" folder
# if there is a "KaraokeCloud Tethered Database" folder already there, drag it to the external drive, then delete it from the kJams folder
# if there is NOT that folder there, then go to your external drive and create a folder called "KaraokeCloud Tethered Database"
# select that folder and make an alias (shortcut)
# Drag that alias (shortcut) back into the "kJams" folder
# rename it there so that it does NOT have the word "_alias" (or "_shortcut") at the end. Be VERY careful that you remove the space character (indicated by the underscore in the example here). The point is it must be named exactly "KaraokeCloud Tethered Database", so kJams will find it.
# you may now delete the alias (shortcut) from the external drive, as it is no longer needed

Now, when you sync the cloud data, it will go to the external drive.
==No Lyrics==
You can optionally show some songs that [[Music Store/KaraokeCloud/No Lyrics|have no lyrics]]. These songs are colored GRAY.

==Manufacturers==
These manufacturers are available in the KaraokeCloud store: 
DigiTrax Karaoke (formerly Chartbuster)

Music Store/Party Tyme Downloads

2026-08-15T19:16:41Z

Dave:

<div style="float: right; margin-left: 10px;">
{|cellspacing="0" cellpadding="0"
|<img src="https://karaoke.kjams.com/resources/stores/ptd.png" width="100%" href="www.karaoke.net/">
|}
</div>
__TOC__
The '''Party Tyme Downloads''' catalog is provided by '''[https://sybersound.com/ Sybersound]'''.
==Signing Up==
When you sign up for the FREE account at "Party Tyme Downloads", it WILL ask for a credit card. The card IS required in order to get your free account established, however you will NEVER be charged anything unless you actually purchase something (a song, or a streaming subscription). Also note, unless you have manually changed your preferences, you can not accidentally purchase anything: kJams will always warn you before any purchase is made.
# Run kJams
# go to preferences
# click on stores
# make sure "Enable Checked Music Stores" and "Party Tyme Downloads" is checked. (if they weren't, then check them and restart kJams, and come back to this screen)
# click to "Edit Music Store Settings"
# make sure "Party Tyme Downloads" tab is selected
# click "Create Account…" button and follow the wizard

==If you forget your password==
# [https://www.partytyme.net/songshop/cat/retrieve_password go to this page]
# Enter your email address and click submit.
# you'll get an email, go find it, and click the link to reset your password.

Once you have done that, you should be able to go back to kJams and log in.

==Downloads for Purchase==
There are over 6 thousand songs available for purchase / download. They are USD $1.99 each. Sort by price then scroll down a bit to see them all at once. To sort by some other column, search for "1.99" then sort however you wish. Purchased songs may be played in a public / commercial venue, as long as the KJ or Venue has membership in [http://www.ascap.com/ ASCAP].

==MP4 Songs==
You can optionally show versions of the songs that come in mp4 format. These generally look a bit better on screen, however they can not be burned to a CD+G disc with kJams. They can, however, be burned to a DVD, using your own software. This option is off by default.
==Manufacturers==
These manufacturers are available in the "Party Tyme Downloads" store: 
Party Tyme Karaoke

Music Store/Party Tyme Downloads

2026-08-15T19:05:26Z

Dave:

<div style="float: right; margin-left: 10px;">
{|cellspacing="0" cellpadding="0"
|<img src="https://karaoke.kjams.com/resources/stores/Karaoke.net.png" width="50%" href="www.karaoke.net/">
|}
</div>
__TOC__
The '''Party Tyme Downloads''' catalog is provided by '''[https://sybersound.com/ Sybersound]'''.
==Signing Up==
When you sign up for the FREE account at "Party Tyme Downloads", it WILL ask for a credit card. The card IS required in order to get your free account established, however you will NEVER be charged anything unless you actually purchase something (a song, or a streaming subscription). Also note, unless you have manually changed your preferences, you can not accidentally purchase anything: kJams will always warn you before any purchase is made.
# Run kJams
# go to preferences
# click on stores
# make sure "Enable Checked Music Stores" and "Party Tyme Downloads" is checked. (if they weren't, then check them and restart kJams, and come back to this screen)
# click to "Edit Music Store Settings"
# make sure "Party Tyme Downloads" tab is selected
# click "Create Account…" button and follow the wizard

==If you forget your password==
# [https://www.partytyme.net/songshop/cat/retrieve_password go to this page]
# Enter your email address and click submit.
# you'll get an email, go find it, and click the link to reset your password.

Once you have done that, you should be able to go back to kJams and log in.

==Downloads for Purchase==
There are over 6 thousand songs available for purchase / download. They are USD $1.99 each. Sort by price then scroll down a bit to see them all at once. To sort by some other column, search for "1.99" then sort however you wish. Purchased songs may be played in a public / commercial venue, as long as the KJ or Venue has membership in [http://www.ascap.com/ ASCAP].

==MP4 Songs==
You can optionally show versions of the songs that come in mp4 format. These generally look a bit better on screen, however they can not be burned to a CD+G disc with kJams. They can, however, be burned to a DVD, using your own software. This option is off by default.
==Manufacturers==
These manufacturers are available in the "Party Tyme Downloads" store: 
Party Tyme Karaoke

Music Store/Party Tyme Pro

2026-08-15T19:03:46Z

Dave:

<div style="float: right; margin-left: 10px;">
{|cellspacing="0" cellpadding="0"
|<img src="https://karaoke.kjams.com/resources/stores/ptk.png" width="50%" href="https://www.partytyme.pro/">
|}
</div>
__TOC__
The '''Party Tyme Pro Streaming''' catalog is provided by '''[https://sybersound.com/ Sybersound]'''.
==Signing Up==
When you sign up for the FREE account with Party Tyme Pro (so you can play the free-to-stream "Green" songs), it WILL ask for a credit card. The card IS required in order to get your free account established, however you will NOT be charged anything until the free week has elapsed, and will NEVER be charged if you disable "auto renew" before that.
# Run kJams
# go to preferences
# click on stores
# make sure "Enable Checked Music Stores" and "Party Tyme Pro" is checked. (if they weren't, then check them and restart kJams, and come back to this screen)
# click to "Edit Music Store Settings"
# make sure "Party Tyme Pro" tab is selected
# click "Create Account…" button and follow the wizard
# If you like, click the "Subscription Tier:" pop-up menu and upgrade your service!

==No Previews, but FIRST WEEK IS FREE==
Note that Party Tyme does not enable song previews (auditions). However, they do offer "first week free", so if you just want a taste to see if you like their music, sign up for the Monthly subscription. Your card will NOT be charged until after a week has elapsed, but during that time you can play all the songs you want! If you're not satisfied, just just click "Disable" next to "Auto Renew" in the preferences before the week is done.

==If you forget your password==
# [https://player.partytymeplayer.com/partytyme/karaoke/load?page=change_password&forgot go to this page]
# Enter your email address and click submit.
# you'll get an email, go find it, and click the link to reset your password.

Once you have done that, you should be able to go back to kJams and log in.
==Streaming==
Note this store is Streaming only (you can't purchase tracks). There are over 13 thousand songs available for streaming! There are also several free songs which are marked with the Green label (search for "label:2" in the store). You must create a free account with '''Party Tyme Pro''' ahead of time to play the free songs, and of course you must purchase a streaming subscription to stream the rest. For the 48 hour pass, you must have an internet connection at the time you wish to stream. With the Monthly subscription, kJams will pre-download all the cloud data (encrypted), then you can "stream" from that, so you do NOT need an internet connection when you want to play any of the songs in the cloud library.

Currently there are three Tiers available: Demo, 48 Hours, Monthly.


{|border="1"
| '''Tier'''
| '''Pre-Download'''
| '''Public Performance'''
| align="center" | ''' Price '''
| '''Expiration'''
| '''Auto-Renew'''
| '''Purchase'''
|-
| '''Demo'''
|
|
| align="center" | Free
| align="center" | Never
| align="center" | n/a
| Built In! (Only a few songs are free)
|-
| Party Tyme: '''48 Hours'''
|
| align="center" | ✓
| align="center" | $29
| align="center" | 2 days
| align="center" |
| in-app purchase
|-
| Party Tyme Pro: '''Monthly'''
| align="center" | ✓
| align="center" | ✓
| align="center" | $99
| align="center" | 1 Month
| align="center" | ✓
| in-app purchase
|}

Note that these tiers are only for a single installation and its backup. If your business has more than one KJ running shows (ie: working for you), you will need a separate license for each KJ. Sharing your Tier is strictly prohibited. Note that these Tiers are monitored closely and will be audited if it seems there are shenanigans going on.

==Free Streaming Songs==
There is also a set of about 8 songs that you can stream for free! I'm not sure if this set changes every month, so be sure to update your music store when kJams asks you to (or right before a show) to make sure you've got the latest list. These songs have been Labeled (colored) with Green so you can easily see them. To play them, you must have created a free account. To see the list in the music store, first [[Sorting|show the "Label" column]], then either a) sort by Label, then scroll down to the green section, or b) just search for "Label:2" (no quotes).

==Monthly Subscription Tethering==
Tethering does not work in Tryout mode because one of the criteria for encryption is a serial number.

Tethering means that a copy of all the cloud data will be stored locally on your computer or external drive. The "tether" means that it is "tied" to your computer via your serial number and your username and password, so the database you have can't be used by someone else. What's great about having a local copy is that you do not need to be online in order to "stream" any of the songs! That means that when you operate at a venue that has no internet connection, you still have access to the ''entire'' streaming library. Another benefit is that if you ARE online, when you purchase a song, the song comes out of the local cloud data store, instead of needing to download. 
If you sign up for Monthly, kJams will automatically start downloading the entire song database to your kJams folder, in a folder called "Party Tyme Pro Tethered Database". It will take about 500GB of space, so be sure you have enough before you start. It will take a long time too, on a good connection it may take a day or more to get it all. On a slow connection, it may take a few days. If there are hiccups part way thru, you can just (optionally force) quit kJams and run again, and it will pick up where it left off. Do not worry about the songs that don't sync properly, this sometimes happens with newly added songs, we're likely aware of it already and have a fix planned, they will be skipped and marked as "Missing" and the "Comment" will show why. (You can [[Sorting|show the "Missing" and "Comment" sort columns]] if you like).

Currently, you must wait one week AFTER signing up for your card to be charged, and for the tethering to start.

==Tethering to External Drive==
If you would prefer to use an external drive to store ALL your music, use the "[[Moving]]" procedure. If you just want to store the Cloud data on an external drive, follow these steps:
# quit kJams
# Go to your "kJams" folder
# if there is a "KaraokeCloud Tethered Database" folder already there, drag it to the external drive, then delete it from the kJams folder
# if there is NOT that folder there, then go to your external drive and create a folder called "KaraokeCloud Tethered Database"
# select that folder and make an alias (shortcut)
# Drag that alias (shortcut) back into the "kJams" folder
# rename it there so that it does NOT have the word "_alias" (or "_shortcut") at the end. Be VERY careful that you remove the space character (indicated by the underscore in the example here). The point is it must be named exactly "KaraokeCloud Tethered Database", so kJams will find it.
# you may now delete the alias (shortcut) from the external drive, as it is no longer needed

Now, when you sync the cloud data, it will go to the external drive.

Music Store/Party Tyme Downloads

2026-08-15T19:02:02Z

Dave:

<div style="float: right; margin-left: 10px;">
{|cellspacing="0" cellpadding="0"
|<img src="https://karaoke.kjams.com/resources/stores/Karaoke.net.png" width="50%" href="www.karaoke.net/">
|}
</div>
__TOC__
==Signing Up==
When you sign up for the FREE account at "Party Tyme Downloads", it WILL ask for a credit card. The card IS required in order to get your free account established, however you will NEVER be charged anything unless you actually purchase something (a song, or a streaming subscription). Also note, unless you have manually changed your preferences, you can not accidentally purchase anything: kJams will always warn you before any purchase is made.
# Run kJams
# go to preferences
# click on stores
# make sure "Enable Checked Music Stores" and "Party Tyme Downloads" is checked. (if they weren't, then check them and restart kJams, and come back to this screen)
# click to "Edit Music Store Settings"
# make sure "Party Tyme Downloads" tab is selected
# click "Create Account…" button and follow the wizard

==If you forget your password==
# [https://www.partytyme.net/songshop/cat/retrieve_password go to this page]
# Enter your email address and click submit.
# you'll get an email, go find it, and click the link to reset your password.

Once you have done that, you should be able to go back to kJams and log in.

==Downloads for Purchase==
There are over 6 thousand songs available for purchase / download. They are USD $1.99 each. Sort by price then scroll down a bit to see them all at once. To sort by some other column, search for "1.99" then sort however you wish. Purchased songs may be played in a public / commercial venue, as long as the KJ or Venue has membership in [http://www.ascap.com/ ASCAP].

==MP4 Songs==
You can optionally show versions of the songs that come in mp4 format. These generally look a bit better on screen, however they can not be burned to a CD+G disc with kJams. They can, however, be burned to a DVD, using your own software. This option is off by default.
==Manufacturers==
These manufacturers are available in the "Party Tyme Downloads" store: 
Party Tyme Karaoke

Music Store/Party Tyme Pro

2026-08-15T19:00:45Z

Dave:

<div style="float: right; margin-left: 10px;">
{|cellspacing="0" cellpadding="0"
|<img src="https://karaoke.kjams.com/resources/stores/ptk.png" width="50%" href="https://www.partytyme.pro/">
|}
</div>
__TOC__
The Party Tyme Pro catalog is provided by Sybersound.
==Signing Up==
When you sign up for the FREE account with Party Tyme Pro (so you can play the free-to-stream "Green" songs), it WILL ask for a credit card. The card IS required in order to get your free account established, however you will NOT be charged anything until the free week has elapsed, and will NEVER be charged if you disable "auto renew" before that.
# Run kJams
# go to preferences
# click on stores
# make sure "Enable Checked Music Stores" and "Party Tyme Pro" is checked. (if they weren't, then check them and restart kJams, and come back to this screen)
# click to "Edit Music Store Settings"
# make sure "Party Tyme Pro" tab is selected
# click "Create Account…" button and follow the wizard
# If you like, click the "Subscription Tier:" pop-up menu and upgrade your service!

==No Previews, but FIRST WEEK IS FREE==
Note that Party Tyme does not enable song previews (auditions). However, they do offer "first week free", so if you just want a taste to see if you like their music, sign up for the Monthly subscription. Your card will NOT be charged until after a week has elapsed, but during that time you can play all the songs you want! If you're not satisfied, just just click "Disable" next to "Auto Renew" in the preferences before the week is done.

==If you forget your password==
# [https://player.partytymeplayer.com/partytyme/karaoke/load?page=change_password&forgot go to this page]
# Enter your email address and click submit.
# you'll get an email, go find it, and click the link to reset your password.

Once you have done that, you should be able to go back to kJams and log in.
==Streaming==
Note this store is Streaming only (you can't purchase tracks). There are over 13 thousand songs available for streaming! There are also several free songs which are marked with the Green label (search for "label:2" in the store). You must create a free account with '''Party Tyme Pro''' ahead of time to play the free songs, and of course you must purchase a streaming subscription to stream the rest. For the 48 hour pass, you must have an internet connection at the time you wish to stream. With the Monthly subscription, kJams will pre-download all the cloud data (encrypted), then you can "stream" from that, so you do NOT need an internet connection when you want to play any of the songs in the cloud library.

Currently there are three Tiers available: Demo, 48 Hours, Monthly.


{|border="1"
| '''Tier'''
| '''Pre-Download'''
| '''Public Performance'''
| align="center" | ''' Price '''
| '''Expiration'''
| '''Auto-Renew'''
| '''Purchase'''
|-
| '''Demo'''
|
|
| align="center" | Free
| align="center" | Never
| align="center" | n/a
| Built In! (Only a few songs are free)
|-
| Party Tyme: '''48 Hours'''
|
| align="center" | ✓
| align="center" | $29
| align="center" | 2 days
| align="center" |
| in-app purchase
|-
| Party Tyme Pro: '''Monthly'''
| align="center" | ✓
| align="center" | ✓
| align="center" | $99
| align="center" | 1 Month
| align="center" | ✓
| in-app purchase
|}

Note that these tiers are only for a single installation and its backup. If your business has more than one KJ running shows (ie: working for you), you will need a separate license for each KJ. Sharing your Tier is strictly prohibited. Note that these Tiers are monitored closely and will be audited if it seems there are shenanigans going on.

==Free Streaming Songs==
There is also a set of about 8 songs that you can stream for free! I'm not sure if this set changes every month, so be sure to update your music store when kJams asks you to (or right before a show) to make sure you've got the latest list. These songs have been Labeled (colored) with Green so you can easily see them. To play them, you must have created a free account. To see the list in the music store, first [[Sorting|show the "Label" column]], then either a) sort by Label, then scroll down to the green section, or b) just search for "Label:2" (no quotes).

==Monthly Subscription Tethering==
Tethering does not work in Tryout mode because one of the criteria for encryption is a serial number.

Tethering means that a copy of all the cloud data will be stored locally on your computer or external drive. The "tether" means that it is "tied" to your computer via your serial number and your username and password, so the database you have can't be used by someone else. What's great about having a local copy is that you do not need to be online in order to "stream" any of the songs! That means that when you operate at a venue that has no internet connection, you still have access to the ''entire'' streaming library. Another benefit is that if you ARE online, when you purchase a song, the song comes out of the local cloud data store, instead of needing to download. 
If you sign up for Monthly, kJams will automatically start downloading the entire song database to your kJams folder, in a folder called "Party Tyme Pro Tethered Database". It will take about 500GB of space, so be sure you have enough before you start. It will take a long time too, on a good connection it may take a day or more to get it all. On a slow connection, it may take a few days. If there are hiccups part way thru, you can just (optionally force) quit kJams and run again, and it will pick up where it left off. Do not worry about the songs that don't sync properly, this sometimes happens with newly added songs, we're likely aware of it already and have a fix planned, they will be skipped and marked as "Missing" and the "Comment" will show why. (You can [[Sorting|show the "Missing" and "Comment" sort columns]] if you like).

Currently, you must wait one week AFTER signing up for your card to be charged, and for the tethering to start.

==Tethering to External Drive==
If you would prefer to use an external drive to store ALL your music, use the "[[Moving]]" procedure. If you just want to store the Cloud data on an external drive, follow these steps:
# quit kJams
# Go to your "kJams" folder
# if there is a "KaraokeCloud Tethered Database" folder already there, drag it to the external drive, then delete it from the kJams folder
# if there is NOT that folder there, then go to your external drive and create a folder called "KaraokeCloud Tethered Database"
# select that folder and make an alias (shortcut)
# Drag that alias (shortcut) back into the "kJams" folder
# rename it there so that it does NOT have the word "_alias" (or "_shortcut") at the end. Be VERY careful that you remove the space character (indicated by the underscore in the example here). The point is it must be named exactly "KaraokeCloud Tethered Database", so kJams will find it.
# you may now delete the alias (shortcut) from the external drive, as it is no longer needed

Now, when you sync the cloud data, it will go to the external drive.

Downloads/Links

2026-08-08T03:07:07Z

Dave:

Notes: comma must be "full width comma" like this "，", cuz the JSON parser will choke on a quoted comma. Quotes must be curly quotes.
<pre>
<downloads>
{
"whats_new": "WARNING! An auto update may fail! If it does，go to kjams.com/downloads and download manually. If you're using 32bit，be sure to get 32bit version!
________________________________________________
b4:
* Subscriptions ready:
* HomeParty (replaces Lite，Burning included)
* NightClub (replaces Pro / 2)，with MCP on NightClub
* 64-bit: Mac fat (ARM + Intel)，Python / iTunes crossfade，mic playthrough，Transparent Video
* YouTube Music Store (free) in HomeParty & NightClub (still being improved)
* Win64 installers remove prior matching editions before install
* Quit hang after Backup Complete + several serious crash/hang fixes
________________________________________________
b3:
* skipped '''b2''' — no public build
* tab key works when editing meta data in the browser!
* fix crash more thoroughly (inval prefs dialog on startup)
* if you're offline，ensure you aren't SUMMARILY sent to tryout mode，always allow grace period
",
"mac_homeparty": "https://www.dropbox.com/scl/fi/tjid4xwxrfeq7yrfwhet8/kJamsHomeParty.dmg?rlkey=7qgqgw40t8o1196jbuj5til9b&dl=1",
"mac_nightclub": "https://www.dropbox.com/scl/fi/chgsx62dymdd5rkcj9k4o/kJamsNightClub.dmg?rlkey=9jrwr2k734pgom9yhpt2qcm0l&dl=1",

"win_homeparty": "https://www.dropbox.com/scl/fi/gi9ye5uyosnd0x47rss4h/kJamsHomeParty.exe?rlkey=swkykiec484jrt34f61yyjz1z&dl=1",
"win_nightclub": "https://www.dropbox.com/scl/fi/87dsidyygb55sntye2c7p/kJamsNightClub.exe?rlkey=wjb4wsnt0okw4kugxovxqscpp&dl=1",

"mac_2_64": "https://www.dropbox.com/scl/fi/2rxxc1movy8ftawbofsdf/kJams2_x64.dmg?rlkey=cscyd4fxdmiew6vjwg563joxg&dl=1",
"mac_2": "https://www.dropbox.com/scl/fi/gjajsaz6up25ht4sbh4sc/kJams2.dmg?rlkey=ndvm618vf8tbc1nsbizke0l1f&dl=1",
"win_2_64": "https://www.dropbox.com/scl/fi/os8e9bvhbjqsw8zjgz5cn/kJams2Win_x64.exe?rlkey=z7xi4vbpd782j5yh6s9tvmnpm&dl=1",
"win_2": "https://www.dropbox.com/scl/fi/4tjlu8fw2uga8snig43vb/kJams2Win.exe?rlkey=rkhflya6a9an6fe24x5ytrhqy&dl=1",

"mac_lite_64": "https://www.dropbox.com/scl/fi/8a4hgt4dfrjavphqjnwkc/kJamsLite_x64.dmg?rlkey=jgro6v66ggpnzgicq89lclanm&dl=1",
"mac_lite": "https://www.dropbox.com/scl/fi/w88q021nxe5jflmg1m467/kJamsLite.dmg?rlkey=wh2zfncym3v0gaugt3ugfk4b4&dl=1",
"win_lite_64": "https://www.dropbox.com/scl/fi/24w09cv64dqhinn8o1zqv/kJamsLiteWin_x64.exe?rlkey=s0wrwy9a5nf6x9g2dgcwcy9hk&dl=1",
"win_lite": "https://www.dropbox.com/scl/fi/ng40stt3ixd322w6ltfq8/kJamsLiteWin.exe?rlkey=tq236bc1nr8l14ojjc285ib2m&dl=1",

"mac_pro_64": "https://www.dropbox.com/scl/fi/2dinuy5xdrirlqcs7uc30/kJamsPro_x64.dmg?rlkey=2qjetak7qm9gsp7dq7e93kl26&dl=1",
"mac_pro": "https://www.dropbox.com/scl/fi/5rsewn5fo2x9hztxtks0m/kJamsPro.dmg?rlkey=xlpd6xztu8knheghmt1qkezmc&dl=1",
"win_pro_64": "https://www.dropbox.com/scl/fi/tc8y9kfc0mps3xxmh0vw3/kJamsProWin_x64.exe?rlkey=fwqtganxk9vle0c1p9hdddyia&dl=1",
"win_pro": "https://www.dropbox.com/scl/fi/2406eov8g752xorbhshvb/kJamsProWin.exe?rlkey=dysirq7cybak2dqqe0b8b2071&dl=1",

"qt_win_10plus": "https://www.dropbox.com/scl/fi/7akxl0qpb16s607l2qu03/Quicktime_7_Win_10.exe?rlkey=w1ox648i6ywy8ephrbdxddtgw&dl=1",
"qt_win_8minus": "https://www.dropbox.com/scl/fi/1voscmq43w01mhakqjld2/QuickTimeInstaller.exe?rlkey=5s4vqeg2g500vh7orknrwka71&dl=1",

"mac_teamviewer": "https://www.dropbox.com/scl/fi/ddwqp262rww3z1lfyxqrs/TeamViewerQS.dmg?rlkey=oprrvg900wjsk517h8r6me8rp&dl=1",
"win_teamviewer": "https://www.dropbox.com/scl/fi/r7k9tngj7qaas0v6u17hq/TeamViewerQS.exe?rlkey=05wcmlesh649f7z2y9udevu5z&dl=1",

"vers": "https://www.dropbox.com/scl/fi/2c5vp8i08nk3911e0lplr/version.xml?rlkey=tu8ast8u9fp80b35045t8p5jf&dl=1",
"vers_2": "https://www.dropbox.com/scl/fi/tc9r1i8uhjvttlmqpn7a7/version2.xml?rlkey=l68sf5he29t92q8jwcxgj9hrz&dl=1",
"vers_perpetual": "https://www.dropbox.com/scl/fi/3kb1n1fnrttoanzcmbn81/version_perpetual.xml?rlkey=k2a8uomy8e59sua9nx31wgm9b&dl=1",
"vers_2_perpetual": "https://www.dropbox.com/scl/fi/8ed8a7rpx8blvb65ow12d/version2_perpetual.xml?rlkey=20lq507bwqrk8g3lq1e15d0mz&dl=1",
"vers_subscription": "https://www.dropbox.com/scl/fi/s0t4827r1jachalr64neq/version_subscription.xml?rlkey=0mqldnnw6gz8fimkywlo3p141&dl=1",

"subscription_conversion_grace_active": true,

"KaraokeCloud Date": "",
"KaraokeCloud": "",

"Party Tyme Downloads Date": "",
"Party Tyme Downloads": "",

"Party Tyme Pro Streaming Date": "",
"Party Tyme Pro Streaming": ""
}
</downloads>
</pre>

Downloads/Links

2026-08-08T03:06:15Z

Dave:

Notes: comma must be "full width comma" like this "，", cuz the JSON parser will choke on a quoted comma. Quotes must be curly quotes.
<pre>
<downloads>
{
"whats_new": "WARNING! An auto update may fail! If it does，go to kjams.com/downloads and download manually. If you're using 32bit，be sure to get 32bit version!
________________________________________________
x.5b4:
* Subscriptions ready:
* HomeParty (replaces Lite，Burning included)
* NightClub (replaces Pro / 2)，with MCP on NightClub
* 64-bit: Mac fat (ARM + Intel)，Python / iTunes crossfade，mic playthrough，Transparent Video
* YouTube Music Store (free) in HomeParty & NightClub (still being improved)
* Win64 installers remove prior matching editions before install
* Quit hang after Backup Complete + several serious crash/hang fixes
________________________________________________
x.5b3:
* skipped '''x.5b2''' — no public build
* tab key works when editing meta data in the browser!
* fix crash more thoroughly (inval prefs dialog on startup)
* if you're offline，ensure you aren't SUMMARILY sent to tryout mode，always allow grace period
",
"mac_homeparty": "https://www.dropbox.com/scl/fi/tjid4xwxrfeq7yrfwhet8/kJamsHomeParty.dmg?rlkey=7qgqgw40t8o1196jbuj5til9b&dl=1",
"mac_nightclub": "https://www.dropbox.com/scl/fi/chgsx62dymdd5rkcj9k4o/kJamsNightClub.dmg?rlkey=9jrwr2k734pgom9yhpt2qcm0l&dl=1",

"win_homeparty": "https://www.dropbox.com/scl/fi/gi9ye5uyosnd0x47rss4h/kJamsHomeParty.exe?rlkey=swkykiec484jrt34f61yyjz1z&dl=1",
"win_nightclub": "https://www.dropbox.com/scl/fi/87dsidyygb55sntye2c7p/kJamsNightClub.exe?rlkey=wjb4wsnt0okw4kugxovxqscpp&dl=1",

"mac_2_64": "https://www.dropbox.com/scl/fi/2rxxc1movy8ftawbofsdf/kJams2_x64.dmg?rlkey=cscyd4fxdmiew6vjwg563joxg&dl=1",
"mac_2": "https://www.dropbox.com/scl/fi/gjajsaz6up25ht4sbh4sc/kJams2.dmg?rlkey=ndvm618vf8tbc1nsbizke0l1f&dl=1",
"win_2_64": "https://www.dropbox.com/scl/fi/os8e9bvhbjqsw8zjgz5cn/kJams2Win_x64.exe?rlkey=z7xi4vbpd782j5yh6s9tvmnpm&dl=1",
"win_2": "https://www.dropbox.com/scl/fi/4tjlu8fw2uga8snig43vb/kJams2Win.exe?rlkey=rkhflya6a9an6fe24x5ytrhqy&dl=1",

"mac_lite_64": "https://www.dropbox.com/scl/fi/8a4hgt4dfrjavphqjnwkc/kJamsLite_x64.dmg?rlkey=jgro6v66ggpnzgicq89lclanm&dl=1",
"mac_lite": "https://www.dropbox.com/scl/fi/w88q021nxe5jflmg1m467/kJamsLite.dmg?rlkey=wh2zfncym3v0gaugt3ugfk4b4&dl=1",
"win_lite_64": "https://www.dropbox.com/scl/fi/24w09cv64dqhinn8o1zqv/kJamsLiteWin_x64.exe?rlkey=s0wrwy9a5nf6x9g2dgcwcy9hk&dl=1",
"win_lite": "https://www.dropbox.com/scl/fi/ng40stt3ixd322w6ltfq8/kJamsLiteWin.exe?rlkey=tq236bc1nr8l14ojjc285ib2m&dl=1",

"mac_pro_64": "https://www.dropbox.com/scl/fi/2dinuy5xdrirlqcs7uc30/kJamsPro_x64.dmg?rlkey=2qjetak7qm9gsp7dq7e93kl26&dl=1",
"mac_pro": "https://www.dropbox.com/scl/fi/5rsewn5fo2x9hztxtks0m/kJamsPro.dmg?rlkey=xlpd6xztu8knheghmt1qkezmc&dl=1",
"win_pro_64": "https://www.dropbox.com/scl/fi/tc8y9kfc0mps3xxmh0vw3/kJamsProWin_x64.exe?rlkey=fwqtganxk9vle0c1p9hdddyia&dl=1",
"win_pro": "https://www.dropbox.com/scl/fi/2406eov8g752xorbhshvb/kJamsProWin.exe?rlkey=dysirq7cybak2dqqe0b8b2071&dl=1",

"qt_win_10plus": "https://www.dropbox.com/scl/fi/7akxl0qpb16s607l2qu03/Quicktime_7_Win_10.exe?rlkey=w1ox648i6ywy8ephrbdxddtgw&dl=1",
"qt_win_8minus": "https://www.dropbox.com/scl/fi/1voscmq43w01mhakqjld2/QuickTimeInstaller.exe?rlkey=5s4vqeg2g500vh7orknrwka71&dl=1",

"mac_teamviewer": "https://www.dropbox.com/scl/fi/ddwqp262rww3z1lfyxqrs/TeamViewerQS.dmg?rlkey=oprrvg900wjsk517h8r6me8rp&dl=1",
"win_teamviewer": "https://www.dropbox.com/scl/fi/r7k9tngj7qaas0v6u17hq/TeamViewerQS.exe?rlkey=05wcmlesh649f7z2y9udevu5z&dl=1",

"vers": "https://www.dropbox.com/scl/fi/2c5vp8i08nk3911e0lplr/version.xml?rlkey=tu8ast8u9fp80b35045t8p5jf&dl=1",
"vers_2": "https://www.dropbox.com/scl/fi/tc9r1i8uhjvttlmqpn7a7/version2.xml?rlkey=l68sf5he29t92q8jwcxgj9hrz&dl=1",
"vers_perpetual": "https://www.dropbox.com/scl/fi/3kb1n1fnrttoanzcmbn81/version_perpetual.xml?rlkey=k2a8uomy8e59sua9nx31wgm9b&dl=1",
"vers_2_perpetual": "https://www.dropbox.com/scl/fi/8ed8a7rpx8blvb65ow12d/version2_perpetual.xml?rlkey=20lq507bwqrk8g3lq1e15d0mz&dl=1",
"vers_subscription": "https://www.dropbox.com/scl/fi/s0t4827r1jachalr64neq/version_subscription.xml?rlkey=0mqldnnw6gz8fimkywlo3p141&dl=1",

"subscription_conversion_grace_active": true,

"KaraokeCloud Date": "",
"KaraokeCloud": "",

"Party Tyme Downloads Date": "",
"Party Tyme Downloads": "",

"Party Tyme Pro Streaming Date": "",
"Party Tyme Pro Streaming": ""
}
</downloads>
</pre>

Downloads/Links

2026-08-08T03:05:55Z

Dave:

Notes: comma must be "full width comma" like this "，", cuz the JSON parser will choke on a quoted comma. Quotes must be curly quotes.
<pre>
<downloads>
{
"whats_new": "WARNING! An auto update may fail! If it does，go to kjams.com/downloads and download manually. If you're using 32bit，be sure to get 32bit version!
________________________________________________
x.5b4:
* Subscriptions ready:
* HomeParty (replaces Lite，Burning included)
* NightClub (replaces Pro / 2)，with MCP on NightClub
* 64-bit: Mac fat (ARM + Intel)，Python / iTunes crossfade，mic playthrough，Transparent Video
* YouTube Music Store (free) in HomeParty & NightClub (still being improved)
* Win64 installers remove prior matching editions before install
* Quit hang after Backup Complete + several serious crash/hang fixes
________________________________________________
x.5b3:
* skipped '''x.5b2''' — no public build
* tab key works when editing meta data in the browser!
* fix crash more thoroughly (inval prefs dialog on startup)
* if you're offline，ensure you aren't SUMMARILY sent to tryout mode，always allow grace period
________________________________________________
x.5b1:
* Windows: no longer shows a “requires macOS” error on startup
* fix re-encode queue stalling after the first error (remaining songs now proceed)
* fix crash when deleting a playlist while importing songs
* fix metadata not saving to files after editing tags
* fix “wrong CPU type” error writing MP4 tags on Intel Macs
* Mac: each run now gets its own log file in ~/Library/Logs/kJams Logs/
",
"mac_homeparty": "https://www.dropbox.com/scl/fi/tjid4xwxrfeq7yrfwhet8/kJamsHomeParty.dmg?rlkey=7qgqgw40t8o1196jbuj5til9b&dl=1",
"mac_nightclub": "https://www.dropbox.com/scl/fi/chgsx62dymdd5rkcj9k4o/kJamsNightClub.dmg?rlkey=9jrwr2k734pgom9yhpt2qcm0l&dl=1",

"win_homeparty": "https://www.dropbox.com/scl/fi/gi9ye5uyosnd0x47rss4h/kJamsHomeParty.exe?rlkey=swkykiec484jrt34f61yyjz1z&dl=1",
"win_nightclub": "https://www.dropbox.com/scl/fi/87dsidyygb55sntye2c7p/kJamsNightClub.exe?rlkey=wjb4wsnt0okw4kugxovxqscpp&dl=1",

"mac_2_64": "https://www.dropbox.com/scl/fi/2rxxc1movy8ftawbofsdf/kJams2_x64.dmg?rlkey=cscyd4fxdmiew6vjwg563joxg&dl=1",
"mac_2": "https://www.dropbox.com/scl/fi/gjajsaz6up25ht4sbh4sc/kJams2.dmg?rlkey=ndvm618vf8tbc1nsbizke0l1f&dl=1",
"win_2_64": "https://www.dropbox.com/scl/fi/os8e9bvhbjqsw8zjgz5cn/kJams2Win_x64.exe?rlkey=z7xi4vbpd782j5yh6s9tvmnpm&dl=1",
"win_2": "https://www.dropbox.com/scl/fi/4tjlu8fw2uga8snig43vb/kJams2Win.exe?rlkey=rkhflya6a9an6fe24x5ytrhqy&dl=1",

"mac_lite_64": "https://www.dropbox.com/scl/fi/8a4hgt4dfrjavphqjnwkc/kJamsLite_x64.dmg?rlkey=jgro6v66ggpnzgicq89lclanm&dl=1",
"mac_lite": "https://www.dropbox.com/scl/fi/w88q021nxe5jflmg1m467/kJamsLite.dmg?rlkey=wh2zfncym3v0gaugt3ugfk4b4&dl=1",
"win_lite_64": "https://www.dropbox.com/scl/fi/24w09cv64dqhinn8o1zqv/kJamsLiteWin_x64.exe?rlkey=s0wrwy9a5nf6x9g2dgcwcy9hk&dl=1",
"win_lite": "https://www.dropbox.com/scl/fi/ng40stt3ixd322w6ltfq8/kJamsLiteWin.exe?rlkey=tq236bc1nr8l14ojjc285ib2m&dl=1",

"mac_pro_64": "https://www.dropbox.com/scl/fi/2dinuy5xdrirlqcs7uc30/kJamsPro_x64.dmg?rlkey=2qjetak7qm9gsp7dq7e93kl26&dl=1",
"mac_pro": "https://www.dropbox.com/scl/fi/5rsewn5fo2x9hztxtks0m/kJamsPro.dmg?rlkey=xlpd6xztu8knheghmt1qkezmc&dl=1",
"win_pro_64": "https://www.dropbox.com/scl/fi/tc8y9kfc0mps3xxmh0vw3/kJamsProWin_x64.exe?rlkey=fwqtganxk9vle0c1p9hdddyia&dl=1",
"win_pro": "https://www.dropbox.com/scl/fi/2406eov8g752xorbhshvb/kJamsProWin.exe?rlkey=dysirq7cybak2dqqe0b8b2071&dl=1",

"qt_win_10plus": "https://www.dropbox.com/scl/fi/7akxl0qpb16s607l2qu03/Quicktime_7_Win_10.exe?rlkey=w1ox648i6ywy8ephrbdxddtgw&dl=1",
"qt_win_8minus": "https://www.dropbox.com/scl/fi/1voscmq43w01mhakqjld2/QuickTimeInstaller.exe?rlkey=5s4vqeg2g500vh7orknrwka71&dl=1",

"mac_teamviewer": "https://www.dropbox.com/scl/fi/ddwqp262rww3z1lfyxqrs/TeamViewerQS.dmg?rlkey=oprrvg900wjsk517h8r6me8rp&dl=1",
"win_teamviewer": "https://www.dropbox.com/scl/fi/r7k9tngj7qaas0v6u17hq/TeamViewerQS.exe?rlkey=05wcmlesh649f7z2y9udevu5z&dl=1",

"vers": "https://www.dropbox.com/scl/fi/2c5vp8i08nk3911e0lplr/version.xml?rlkey=tu8ast8u9fp80b35045t8p5jf&dl=1",
"vers_2": "https://www.dropbox.com/scl/fi/tc9r1i8uhjvttlmqpn7a7/version2.xml?rlkey=l68sf5he29t92q8jwcxgj9hrz&dl=1",
"vers_perpetual": "https://www.dropbox.com/scl/fi/3kb1n1fnrttoanzcmbn81/version_perpetual.xml?rlkey=k2a8uomy8e59sua9nx31wgm9b&dl=1",
"vers_2_perpetual": "https://www.dropbox.com/scl/fi/8ed8a7rpx8blvb65ow12d/version2_perpetual.xml?rlkey=20lq507bwqrk8g3lq1e15d0mz&dl=1",
"vers_subscription": "https://www.dropbox.com/scl/fi/s0t4827r1jachalr64neq/version_subscription.xml?rlkey=0mqldnnw6gz8fimkywlo3p141&dl=1",

"subscription_conversion_grace_active": true,

"KaraokeCloud Date": "",
"KaraokeCloud": "",

"Party Tyme Downloads Date": "",
"Party Tyme Downloads": "",

"Party Tyme Pro Streaming Date": "",
"Party Tyme Pro Streaming": ""
}
</downloads>
</pre>

Downloads/Links

2026-08-08T03:05:02Z

Dave:

Notes: comma must be "full width comma" like this "，", cuz the JSON parser will choke on a quoted comma. Quotes must be curly quotes.
<pre>
<downloads>
{
"whats_new": "WARNING! An auto update may fail! If it does，go to kjams.com/downloads and download manually. If you're using 32bit，be sure to get 32bit version!
________________________________________________
x.5b4:
* Subscriptions ready:
* HomeParty (replaces Lite，Burning included)
* NightClub (replaces Pro / 2)，with MCP on NightClub
* 64-bit: Mac fat (ARM + Intel)，Python / iTunes crossfade，mic playthrough，Transparent Video
* YouTube Music Store (free) in HomeParty & NightClub (still being improved)
* Win64 installers remove prior matching editions before install
* Quit hang after Backup Complete + several serious crash/hang fixes
________________________________________________
x.5b3:
* skipped '''x.5b2''' — no public build
* tab key works when editing meta data in the browser!
* fix crash more thoroughly (inval prefs dialog on startup)
* if you're offline，ensure you aren't SUMMARILY sent to tryout mode，always allow grace period
________________________________________________
x.5b1:
* Windows: no longer shows a “requires macOS” error on startup
* fix re-encode queue stalling after the first error (remaining songs now proceed)
* fix crash when deleting a playlist while importing songs
* fix metadata not saving to files after editing tags
* fix “wrong CPU type” error writing MP4 tags on Intel Macs
* Mac: each run now gets its own log file in ~/Library/Logs/kJams Logs/
",
"mac_homeparty": "https://www.dropbox.com/scl/fi/tjid4xwxrfeq7yrfwhet8/kJamsHomeParty.dmg?rlkey=7qgqgw40t8o1196jbuj5til9b&dl=1",
"mac_nightclub": "https://www.dropbox.com/scl/fi/chgsx62dymdd5rkcj9k4o/kJamsNightClub.dmg?rlkey=9jrwr2k734pgom9yhpt2qcm0l&dl=1",

"win_homeparty": "https://www.dropbox.com/scl/fi/gi9ye5uyosnd0x47rss4h/kJamsHomeParty.exe?rlkey=swkykiec484jrt34f61yyjz1z&dl=1",
"win_nightclub": "https://www.dropbox.com/scl/fi/87dsidyygb55sntye2c7p/kJamsNightClub.exe?rlkey=wjb4wsnt0okw4kugxovxqscpp&dl=1",

"mac_2_64": "https://www.dropbox.com/scl/fi/2rxxc1movy8ftawbofsdf/kJams2_x64.dmg?rlkey=cscyd4fxdmiew6vjwg563joxg&dl=1",
"mac_2": "https://www.dropbox.com/scl/fi/gjajsaz6up25ht4sbh4sc/kJams2.dmg?rlkey=ndvm618vf8tbc1nsbizke0l1f&dl=1",
"win_2_64": "https://www.dropbox.com/scl/fi/os8e9bvhbjqsw8zjgz5cn/kJams2Win_x64.exe?rlkey=z7xi4vbpd782j5yh6s9tvmnpm&dl=1",
"win_2": "https://www.dropbox.com/scl/fi/4tjlu8fw2uga8snig43vb/kJams2Win.exe?rlkey=rkhflya6a9an6fe24x5ytrhqy&dl=1",

"mac_lite_64": "https://www.dropbox.com/scl/fi/8a4hgt4dfrjavphqjnwkc/kJamsLite_x64.dmg?rlkey=jgro6v66ggpnzgicq89lclanm&dl=1",
"mac_lite": "https://www.dropbox.com/scl/fi/w88q021nxe5jflmg1m467/kJamsLite.dmg?rlkey=wh2zfncym3v0gaugt3ugfk4b4&dl=1",
"win_lite_64": "https://www.dropbox.com/scl/fi/24w09cv64dqhinn8o1zqv/kJamsLiteWin_x64.exe?rlkey=s0wrwy9a5nf6x9g2dgcwcy9hk&dl=1",
"win_lite": "https://www.dropbox.com/scl/fi/ng40stt3ixd322w6ltfq8/kJamsLiteWin.exe?rlkey=tq236bc1nr8l14ojjc285ib2m&dl=1",

"mac_pro_64": "https://www.dropbox.com/scl/fi/2dinuy5xdrirlqcs7uc30/kJamsPro_x64.dmg?rlkey=2qjetak7qm9gsp7dq7e93kl26&dl=1",
"mac_pro": "https://www.dropbox.com/scl/fi/5rsewn5fo2x9hztxtks0m/kJamsPro.dmg?rlkey=xlpd6xztu8knheghmt1qkezmc&dl=1",
"win_pro_64": "https://www.dropbox.com/scl/fi/tc8y9kfc0mps3xxmh0vw3/kJamsProWin_x64.exe?rlkey=fwqtganxk9vle0c1p9hdddyia&dl=1",
"win_pro": "https://www.dropbox.com/scl/fi/2406eov8g752xorbhshvb/kJamsProWin.exe?rlkey=dysirq7cybak2dqqe0b8b2071&dl=1",

"qt_win_10plus": "https://www.dropbox.com/scl/fi/7akxl0qpb16s607l2qu03/Quicktime_7_Win_10.exe?rlkey=w1ox648i6ywy8ephrbdxddtgw&dl=1",
"qt_win_8minus": "https://www.dropbox.com/scl/fi/1voscmq43w01mhakqjld2/QuickTimeInstaller.exe?rlkey=5s4vqeg2g500vh7orknrwka71&dl=1",

"mac_teamviewer": "https://www.dropbox.com/scl/fi/ddwqp262rww3z1lfyxqrs/TeamViewerQS.dmg?rlkey=oprrvg900wjsk517h8r6me8rp&dl=1",
"win_teamviewer": "https://www.dropbox.com/scl/fi/r7k9tngj7qaas0v6u17hq/TeamViewerQS.exe?rlkey=05wcmlesh649f7z2y9udevu5z&dl=1",

"vers": "https://www.dropbox.com/scl/fi/2c5vp8i08nk3911e0lplr/version.xml?rlkey=tu8ast8u9fp80b35045t8p5jf&dl=1",
"vers_2": "https://www.dropbox.com/scl/fi/tc9r1i8uhjvttlmqpn7a7/version2.xml?rlkey=l68sf5he29t92q8jwcxgj9hrz&dl=1",
"vers_perpetual": "https://www.dropbox.com/scl/fi/3kb1n1fnrttoanzcmbn81/version_perpetual.xml?rlkey=k2a8uomy8e59sua9nx31wgm9b&dl=1",
"vers_2_perpetual": "https://www.dropbox.com/scl/fi/8ed8a7rpx8blvb65ow12d/version2_perpetual.xml?rlkey=20lq507bwqrk8g3lq1e15d0mz&dl=1",
"vers_subscription": "https://www.dropbox.com/scl/fi/s0t4827r1jachalr64neq/version_subscription.xml?rlkey=0mqldnnw6gz8fimkywlo3p141&dl=1",

"subscription_conversion_grace_active": true,

"KaraokeCloud Date": "",
"KaraokeCloud": "",

"Party Tyme Downloads Date": "",
"Party Tyme Downloads": "",

"Party Tyme Pro Streaming Date": "",
"Party Tyme Pro Streaming": ""
}
</downloads>
</pre>

History/x.5beta

2026-08-06T03:05:06Z

Dave: Add 30 version-history entries (via cursor bot)

__NOTOC__
==x.5 is The [https://www.facebook.com/David.M.Cotter/photos '''Nonlinear Relationship'''] Version==
This page is in in '''REVERSE''' chronological order (latest at '''TOP''') 

For the [[History/x.1beta|previous version, go here]]. 
For the [[History_0#Version_1.0d1:_July_27.2C_2004|FIRST version, go here]].

Please follow me on [https://twitter.com/#!/kjams_karaoke the xitters!] 
[[Change_Notification|Get Notified]] when this page changes!

* [https://trello.com/b/qtKNI9eD/convert-to-64bit-using-qt see what's next]
* See if there are any [https://karaoke.kjams.com/downloads/*rogues/ Rogue Versions]

=='''x.5b5''' not out yet! ==

* so much to do, and OMG so much time!!
=='''x.5b4''' Aug 4, 2026, The '''"Retirement"''' version==
<links_dropbox=subs+per+x32/>

----
* maybe this will be the last 32bit build
* BIG Updates to 64bit:
** Mac: Fat build (both ARM and Intel)
** '''Python'''! iTunes (Apple Music) crossfade!
** Microphone Playthrough
** '''Transparent Video'''
** stop-between-tracks no longer messes up rotation
** when finding missing song, present file dialog at last known location
** when editing meta in browser window, these keys now work (again): tab (next), shift-tab (previous), option-tab (down one), shift-option tab (up one)
** Diacritic Insensitive search actually works!
* Another big thing: '''kJams Subscriptions''' are ready:
** '''HomeParty''' (replaces Lite) and comes with Burning Plugin!
** '''NightClub''' (replaces Pro / 2)
** NightClub has '''MCP''' server!!! OMG?
** YouTube Music Store (free) available in HomeParty and NightClub (still working on it)
* the "Database is Dirty" flag was not working correctly, it is fixed now
* omg Paddle for 32bit mac was busted how did i not know? it's fixed again
* fix hang in SystemProfiler when getting machine name!
* fix many crashers related to small stack size OMG (64bit only sorry)
* fix crashers in low level string and datestring functions!
* fix macOS app menu ordering: About Open Source appears before Preferences again
* if a playlist becomes dirty AFTER it was saved but before all others are saved, we no longer mark the save as complete, and wait for the next save timer
* [[A2pix/History|a2pix 3.5]] released!
* Updated several places to new company name: '''Slithy Toves Media'''. (previously was '''Metamuse Media''')
* Quick3 dialog (the alert dialog with 3 buttons) now properly shows the OK button (was showing a strange skin on it if the size was wrong)
* started work on "Song DeDupe", so if you accidentally import the same song twice, kJams can just fix that for you, no need for a full rebuild
* started work on "Rebuild but Preserve Singers / Playlists" feature
* Windows: the KaraokeCloud banner that shows you what new songs are coming up: would only show top left quarter of image, rest of it off screen! fixed!
* fixed mojibake in some menus that had "…"

* NightClub: Install MCP from Preferences (with your consent), auto-configure Cursor, and wait until after the splash screen so startup stays smooth; Server prefs show Node version / Update
* Windows 64-bit installers remove prior matching editions (including older 32-bit of the same product) before installing, so upgrades are cleaner
* fix hang when quitting after Backup Complete (especially HomeParty and Lite)
* fix crash that could happen while quitting during shutdown
* Windows: closing the main window (X) or quitting after an update now reliably exits the app
* Switching from perpetual to a subscription: clearer upsell, Monthly/Yearly prices, and in-app download of the right edition (Lite → HomeParty, Pro / kJams 2 → NightClub), then quit so the installer can run
* Recover Subscriptions works again; Deactivate now sticks after relaunch; Activate / Deactivate no longer falsely report failure for trial, paused, or past-due subscriptions
* fix product-menu prefs so Classic upgrades (e.g. Pro → 2) activate correctly again
* current song shows a speaker icon on Song Name (on while playing, off while paused)
* optional switchable albums per playlist (context menu)
* 64-bit builds use LAME 4.0 for MP3 encoding
* fix LCD status message flicker and clearing after idle
* library search: selection stays in sync and is preserved when you clear the search
* Get Info and other menu items stay disabled when they do not apply to the selection
* fix crash during zip / export completion
* Classic license upgrades can show a purchase-date prorate discount dialog
* Producer plugin Preferences panel layout fixed
* playlist JSON import / export preserves disc metadata
* Stop rotation advances to the next singer without auto-playing
* user playlists no longer appear blank at startup; songs you add show up immediately
* fix crash caused by modal dialogs corrupting memory
* fix hang when sorting a selection
* fix hang while loading subscription status
* mic input volume slider appears in the browser when a mic device is selected
* YouTube: drag a search result onto Library or a playlist to purchase / import (not just stream)
* YouTube Music Store on by default for subscription editions
* Apple Music crossfade works on Windows too
* Windows: prefs from the old Metamuse company registry key are migrated to Slithy Toves on first launch
* fix Windows version comparison so update checks compare versions correctly
* missing-song lookup resolves paths as far as possible before giving up
=='''x.5b3''' April 11, 2026, The '''"[[A2pix|a2pix resurrection]]"''' version==

<links_dropbox/>
* skipped '''x.5b2''' — no public build
* tab key works when editing meta data in the browser!
* fix crash more thoroughly (inval prefs dialog on startup)
* if you're offline, ensure you aren't SUMMARILY sent to tryout mode, always allow grace period

=='''x.5b1''' April 1, 2026, The '''"[https://www.freidamcfadden.com/books/standalone-thrillers/dear-debbie/ Dear Debbie]"''' version==
<links_versioned=5b1/>
* Windows: no longer shows a "requires macOS" error on startup
* fix re-encode queue stalling after the first error (remaining songs now proceed)
* fix crash when deleting a playlist while importing songs
* fix metadata not saving to files after editing tags
* fix "wrong CPU type" error writing MP4 tags on Intel Macs
* Mac: each run now gets its own log file in ~/Library/Logs/kJams Logs/

History/x.5beta

2026-08-06T02:57:35Z

Dave:

History/x.5beta

2026-08-06T02:53:49Z

Dave: /* x.5b4 April 11, 2026, The "???" version */

Tech Support

2026-08-06T01:18:51Z

Dave: /* Support */

==Donations==
One-Time Donations can be made by clicking in the table below under "Cheat Sheet", on "You Decide Donation".

Monthly Donations can be made [https://www.patreon.com/kJams using Patreon]. (Thanks for your support!)

==Support==
Email and "text chat" tech support is free, as long as it doesn't take a ton of my time; if you send me a dozen emails a week, we may need to switch you to paid tech support.

For subscribers, the first 1 hour (or so) per week of tech support (on the phone / screen sharing) is free. We can do anything you want for that hour.

After that, the regular rate is $40 per hour, pro-rated. I take PayPal, and paypal takes credit cards (no PayPal account is necessary to SEND money).

If you claim financial hardship, I'm willing to help you for $20 per hour.

Special price for kJams fanatics ONLY: $80 per hour! Note you must qualify to get this SPECIAL rate! To qualify you must totally love kJams, and have plenty of money, and you have to want to share the love. If you don't qualify, i'm sorry but you'll have to pay the regular rate.

Note that if i'm helping you because of a bug in kJams, it's free.

Note that i'm not here to teach you the basics of computers. You'll have to go elsewhere for that.

==How to contact me, and my Available Times==
Here you can [https://karaoke.kjams.com/contact/ contact me and see the times i'm available] in your time zone.

==Cheat Sheet==
To Paypal me, click on one of the Rates below. (Actually they all go to the same place)

{|border="1"
| align="center" | ''' Rate '''
| align="center" | ''' Hourly Fee '''
|-
| [https://www.paypal.com/donate/?hosted_button_id=HJZJTNBNF25ZG You Decide Donation]
| align="right" | $??
|-
| [https://www.paypal.com/donate/?hosted_button_id=HJZJTNBNF25ZG Special: kJams Lover]
| align="right" | $80
|-
| [https://www.paypal.com/donate/?hosted_button_id=HJZJTNBNF25ZG Regular]
| align="right" | $40
|-
| [https://www.paypal.com/donate/?hosted_button_id=HJZJTNBNF25ZG Financial Hardship]
| align="right" | $20
|}

Tech Support

2026-08-06T01:17:38Z

Dave: /* Donations */

==Donations==
One-Time Donations can be made by clicking in the table below under "Cheat Sheet", on "You Decide Donation".

Monthly Donations can be made [https://www.patreon.com/kJams using Patreon]. (Thanks for your support!)

==Support==
Email and "text chat" tech support is free, as long as it doesn't take a ton of my time; if you send me a dozen emails a week, we may need to switch you to paid tech support.

The first 1 hour of tech support (on the phone / screen sharing) is free. We can do anything you want for that hour.

After that, the regular rate is $40 per hour, pro-rated. I take PayPal, and paypal takes credit cards (no PayPal account is necessary to SEND money).

If you claim financial hardship, I'm willing to help you for $20 per hour.

Special price for kJams fanatics ONLY: $80 per hour! Note you must qualify to get this SPECIAL rate! To qualify you must totally love kJams, and have plenty of money, and you have to want to share the love. If you don't qualify, i'm sorry but you'll have to pay the regular rate.

Note that if i'm helping you because of a bug in kJams, it's free.

Note that i'm not here to teach you the basics of computers. You'll have to go elsewhere for that.
==How to contact me, and my Available Times==
Here you can [https://karaoke.kjams.com/contact/ contact me and see the times i'm available] in your time zone.

==Cheat Sheet==
To Paypal me, click on one of the Rates below. (Actually they all go to the same place)

{|border="1"
| align="center" | ''' Rate '''
| align="center" | ''' Hourly Fee '''
|-
| [https://www.paypal.com/donate/?hosted_button_id=HJZJTNBNF25ZG You Decide Donation]
| align="right" | $??
|-
| [https://www.paypal.com/donate/?hosted_button_id=HJZJTNBNF25ZG Special: kJams Lover]
| align="right" | $80
|-
| [https://www.paypal.com/donate/?hosted_button_id=HJZJTNBNF25ZG Regular]
| align="right" | $40
|-
| [https://www.paypal.com/donate/?hosted_button_id=HJZJTNBNF25ZG Financial Hardship]
| align="right" | $20
|}

History/x.5beta

2026-08-05T18:12:53Z

Dave: /* x.5b4 not out yet! */

MCP

2026-08-05T05:11:54Z

Dave: /* Model Context Protocol */

==Model Context Protocol==
Use your favorite OS-integrated AI (cursor, claude, openclaw) to chat with kJams, and tell it what to do.

This feature is only just beginning, it will be expanded more in the future!

MCP

2026-08-05T05:11:19Z

Dave: Created page with "==Model Context Protocol== Use your favorite OS-integrated AI (cursor, claude, openclaw) to chat with kJams, and tell it what to do."

==Model Context Protocol==
Use your favorite OS-integrated AI (cursor, claude, openclaw) to chat with kJams, and tell it what to do.

Documentation

2026-08-05T05:09:08Z

Dave:

<div style="float: right; margin-left: 10px;">
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|[https://mendofilm.org/ {{SERVER}}/resources/mff1.jpg]
|-
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|-
|[http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Warrant_canary {{SERVER}}/resources/fbi.png]
|-
|[http://www.twitter.com/kjams_karaoke/ {{SERVER}}/resources/twitter-logo.png]
|-
|[http://www.adfreeblog.org/ {{SERVER}}/resources/adfreesite_button.jpg]
|-
|[{{SERVER}}/wiki/Code {{SERVER}}/resources/open_source.png]
|-
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|-
|[http://kjams-lite.findmysoft.com/ {{SERVER}}/resources/findmysoft.png]
|-
|[http://jbum.com/cdg_revealed.html {{SERVER}}/resources/cdg_logo.png]
|-
|[{{SERVER}}/wiki/KJ_Pro {{SERVER}}/resources/kjpro.png]
|-
|[{{SERVER}}/wiki/freedb {{SERVER}}/resources/freedb_logo.jpg]
|-
|[{{SERVER}}/wiki/CDPedia {{SERVER}}/resources/cdpedia.gif]
|-
|[{{SERVER}}/wiki/Lame {{SERVER}}/resources/lame.gif]
|-
|[http://id3lib.sourceforge.net/ {{SERVER}}/resources/id3_logo.jpg]
|-
|[http://www.surina.net/soundtouch/ {{SERVER}}/resources/soundtouch.jpg]
|-
|[http://www.zlib.net/ {{SERVER}}/resources/zlib_icon.png]
|-
|[https://paddle.com/ {{SERVER}}/resources/paddle_64.png]
|-
|[http://ffmpeg.mplayerhq.hu/ {{SERVER}}/resources/ffmpeg.png]
|-
|[http://zombo.com/ {{SERVER}}/resources/zombo.jpg]
|}
</div>
# [[Welcome]]
## [[System Requirements]]
## [[Getting Started]]
## [{{SERVER}}/purchase/ Purchasing] kJams or the Plugins
## Are you a KJ? Post your [[Shows]] online! Looking for a local venue to see kJams in action? [[Shows|View the map]]!
## Video [[Tutorials]]
## If you need [[Tech Support]]
# kJams HomeParty (“'''kJams Nightclub'''” ALSO has these features)
## Connecting a [[Microphone]]
## [[Preferences]]
## Getting songs into kJams
### [[Music Store|Music Stores]]
#### {{SERVER}}/resources/music_store_icons/ptk.png [[Music_Store/Party Tyme Pro|Party Tyme Streaming]] Streaming Only (Offline streaming available) Provided by Sybersound
#### {{SERVER}}/resources/music_store_icons/kc.png [[Music_Store/KaraokeCloud|KaraokeCloud]] Stream / Purchase (Offline streaming available)
#### {{SERVER}}/resources/music_store_icons/Karaoke.net.png [[Music_Store/Karaoke.Net|Party Tyme Downloads]] Purchase Only
### Adding existing song files…
#### [[Add To Library…]] will add existing QuickTime, Windows Media, optionally zipped Audio+G, bin/cue, CAVS (MCG, NCG), MTU (KMA), Acesonic "CDG", and [[MediaStream]] (LRC, KTP, UltraStar) files
#### [[Reinterpret]] your song names from [Name:“Sc1234-04 - U2 - Desire”, Artist:“”, Album: “”] to [Name:“Desire”, Artist:“U2”, Album: “Sc1234”]
### Ripping from shiny media
#### [[Ripping]] from a CD+G, CD+GM, or Audio disc
#### [[Ripping Other Formats]] SuperCDG, NEO+G, DVD, LaserDisc, VCD
## [[Meta Info]] and File Tagging (name, artist, album, duration, etc) for [[Sorting]]
### To manually drag and drop to sort, use [[User Sort Order]]
### How to change Metadata: [[Meta_Info/Rename|Rename]]
### [[Fetching Metadata]] for CD+G Discs
### [[GraceNote]] Access
### [[freedb]] Access (includes MusicBrainz and TrackType)
### [[KJ Pro]] Access
### [[CDPedia]] Database (including spreadsheet import)
### [[CAVS]] Meta data
### [[Edit#Copy_and_Paste|Copy and Paste]] to use a spreadsheet to quickly edit large volumes of meta data
### [[Advanced metadata editing]]
### [[Reinterpret]] your song names
## [[Play Lists]]
## [[Target Mode]]
## [[Playing]] Songs
### [[Key and Tempo]] Shifting
### [[Vocal Reduction]]
### [[Slipping]] the Graphics
### Setting the [[Volume]]
### Playing with a [[Background Video]]
### [[Repeat]] Settings
### [[Auto-Cue]] to Skip Silence at Start or End of Song
### [[Trimming]] the start and end time
### [[Equalizer]] or audio enhancement
### [[Graphics Channels]]
### [[Launch Files]] and MIDI, KAR files
## The [[Messenger]] to show scrolling text messages
## [[Searching]]
## [[Remote Control]]
## [[Lame]] MP3 audio encoder
## [[Burning|kJams Disc Burner]] lets you burn custom mix CD+G discs
## [[Converting]] Audio+G songs to a different format
## [[Export Lite|Exporting]] PlayLists, Orignal Files or iPod Video
## [[Removing]] or Deleting Songs or Playlists
## The [[Video]] Window
## [[Printing]] CD Covers
## [[Burning/DVD|Burning DVDs]]
## [[Transferring]] kJams to another computer
## [[Restore|Restoring]] from backups
# kJams NightClub
## [[Venues]]
## [[Singers]]
## [[Rotation]]
## [[Switchable Songs]] for Singers
## [[Export Pro|Exporting]] QuickTime
## The [[Mini-Monitor]] Panel and 2nd Video Window
## [[Scripting]]
## [[Server]] for Web Browser based Singer Login
## [[kJams Cue]]: Song Book Searching / Singer Login / Queue management, on any iOS device (iPhone, iPod Touch, iPad)
## [[ShowScreens]] to show custom text and graphic messages
## [[Printing]] Song Books
## [[Python]]
## [[Launch Files]] can run Python scripts
## [[Fade Out]] for smooth transitions
## [[Python/Crossfade|iTunes Crossfade]] (via Python)!
## [[Songless Singers]]
## [[MCP]] Model Context Protocol: Use your favorite AI to chat with kJams and tell it what to do
# Plugins
## [[Producer|kJams Producer]] lets you create new CD+G from scratch, or edit existing songs
#Third Party
##[http://itunes.apple.com/WebObjects/MZStore.woa/wa/viewSoftware?id=320214776&mt=8&s=143441 iSing Karaoke Locator] for iPhone and iPod Touch
##[http://getidisplay.com/ iDisplay] lets you show your Video window on your iOS device, wirelessly
##[https://avatron.com/get-air-display/ Air Display] lets you show your Video window on your Android, wirelessly
##[[KaraokeAnywhere|Karaoke Anywhere]] lets you play karaoke on your iOS or Android device
##[[Singing Machine]] uses a USB stick to play your karaoke songs, with a built in microphone!
# kJams Menus
## [[File]]
## [[Edit]]
## [[Controls]]
## [[Advanced]]
## [[Video]]
## [[Window]]
## [[Help]]
# Tasks & Tips
## [[Troubleshooting]]
## [[Consolidating]] your Library
## [[Moving]] your Library to another Volume
## [[Preset Playlists]] (Not "Smart")
## Keep your [[Clean Desktop and Downloads|Desktop and Downloads clean]]
## [[Tips|Did you know]]?
# [{{SERVER}}/contact/ Contact & Office Hours]
# [[Glossary|Index & Glossary]]
# [[Code|Free Code]]

KJams 2

2026-08-05T05:08:51Z

Dave: /* Pricing */

KJams 2

2026-08-05T05:08:32Z

Dave:

{{DISPLAYTITLE:kJams 2}}
==How to purchase==
To get upgrade pricing, run your registered kJams 1.0 and go to the Menu bar and pick Help->Upgrade. 
If you have not previously purchased kJams, just [https://karaoke.kjams.com/product_downloads/ download "kJams 2"], install it and run, then go to the Menu bar and pick Help->Purchase

==What does it do Today?==
* Everything the [[KJams_Pro_Karaoke_Software|kJams Pro]] version does
* Includes the [[Burning]] plugin
* '''[[Fade Out]]''': When you stop a song, or skip to the next one, the current song will auto-fade, rather than abruptly cutting short. Set the duration in Audio preferences. Set preference to zero to turn it off.
* Some very excellent [[Python|Python Scripting]]
* [[Python/Crossfade|iTunes Crossfade]] (via Python)!
* [[Launch Files]] can run scripts
* You can show [[Songless Singers]] in the Rotation Messenger and ShowScreen
* [[Rotation/Manual|Manual Rotation]] for complete control over the rotation
* [[ShowScreens/Songs|ShowScreen "Songs"]] Turn any [[ShowScreens|ShowScreen]] into a regular "Song" that you can put in a playlist

==Pricing==
Stand Alone: $140.

When you buy or upgrade to '''kJams 2''', you are entitled to to free tech support for new features only, all updates and all new features coming in the future for the 2.0 cycle.

{|border="1"
| '''If you are upgrading from '''
| align="center" | ''' Your Upgrade Price Is '''
| align="center" | ''' Your Discount Is '''
|-
| Nothing
| align="center" | $140
| align="center" | $0
|-
| Lite
| align="center" | $130
| align="center" | $10
|-
| Lite with Burning
| align="center" | $110
| align="center" | $30
|-
| Pro
| align="center" | $60
| align="center" | $80
|-
| Pro with Burning
| align="center" | $40
| align="center" | $100
|}

System Requirements

2026-08-05T02:49:26Z

Dave: /* Software */

Before you buy kJams, you should check the hardware you want to run it on, to see if it meets our requirements. Since you can download any edition of kJams, and use it in Tryout mode to test it on your own machine, you get to determine whether your computer has enough badonkadonk to run the package without having to guess. Er, sorry; Trace Adkins flashback there.

Remember: especially if you're using the system to do professional hosting for money in a public place, ''you should always reboot your computer before starting a show'', and you may want/need to do a [[clean boot]] to make sure no extra programs are being started up for your at boot time which will load your machine down.

= Basic Requirements =

== Hardware ==
These are the recommended specifications; you may be able to use some features with lesser hardware, though perhaps not all at the same time.

Minimum:
* A PC or Mac, or laptop, with at 2GHz, dual-core CPU
* 6GB RAM
* 10GB or more Free disk space (or room enough for your future music library)

Recommended:
* 3GHz or faster, Quad-core (or more)
* 16GB ram (or more)
* SSD for both internal drive and Music drive (if they're separate)

== Software ==
* For Mac users:
** macOS 13 or newer (macOS 26 recommended)
** [[macOS|Mac specific Instructions]]
* For PC users:
** Windows 10 or newer
** [[Windows|Windows Specific Instructions]]

== Network ==
* An internet connection (at least temporarily) to the computer on which you plan to purchase and activate a kJams license, then at least once monthly to stay activated
* Internet is also required if you want to purchase or stream songs from a [[Music Store]]

= Extended Requirements =
* To rip and/or burn, you'll need a [[Compatible_Drives|compatible drive]]. Not all drives are compatible! One of the reasons I provide a Tryout version is so you can see if your drive is compatible. More on this in the next section.
* For '''Burning''' more than 3 songs you must already have purchased kJams Lite, Pro, or 2. (You can, and you SHOULD) test burning with a 2 song playlist using the free Tryout. That's why there's a free tryout.
* For the '''Producer''' plugin, a Macintosh running 10.14, otherwise requirements as for '''Burning'''
* for 32bit: Don't add more than about 112k songs to kJams, since the memory management scheme will make it run very slowly if you add more than that

System Requirements

2026-08-05T02:49:07Z

Dave: /* Software */

Before you buy kJams, you should check the hardware you want to run it on, to see if it meets our requirements. Since you can download any edition of kJams, and use it in Tryout mode to test it on your own machine, you get to determine whether your computer has enough badonkadonk to run the package without having to guess. Er, sorry; Trace Adkins flashback there.

Remember: especially if you're using the system to do professional hosting for money in a public place, ''you should always reboot your computer before starting a show'', and you may want/need to do a [[clean boot]] to make sure no extra programs are being started up for your at boot time which will load your machine down.

= Basic Requirements =

== Hardware ==
These are the recommended specifications; you may be able to use some features with lesser hardware, though perhaps not all at the same time.

Minimum:
* A PC or Mac, or laptop, with at 2GHz, dual-core CPU
* 6GB RAM
* 10GB or more Free disk space (or room enough for your future music library)

Recommended:
* 3GHz or faster, Quad-core (or more)
* 16GB ram (or more)
* SSD for both internal drive and Music drive (if they're separate)

== Software ==
* For Mac users:
** macOS 13 or newer
** [[macOS|Mac specific Instructions]]
* For PC users:
** Windows 10 or newer
** [[Windows|Windows Specific Instructions]]

== Network ==
* An internet connection (at least temporarily) to the computer on which you plan to purchase and activate a kJams license, then at least once monthly to stay activated
* Internet is also required if you want to purchase or stream songs from a [[Music Store]]

= Extended Requirements =
* To rip and/or burn, you'll need a [[Compatible_Drives|compatible drive]]. Not all drives are compatible! One of the reasons I provide a Tryout version is so you can see if your drive is compatible. More on this in the next section.
* For '''Burning''' more than 3 songs you must already have purchased kJams Lite, Pro, or 2. (You can, and you SHOULD) test burning with a 2 song playlist using the free Tryout. That's why there's a free tryout.
* For the '''Producer''' plugin, a Macintosh running 10.14, otherwise requirements as for '''Burning'''
* for 32bit: Don't add more than about 112k songs to kJams, since the memory management scheme will make it run very slowly if you add more than that

Subscription

2026-07-30T04:25:28Z

Dave:

Staring now, kJams is switching to a "Subscription Model". It is optional for now, because there will be no requirement for existing users to switch, you are free to continue using an existing perpetual license, which will not be revoked. However, no new development will be done on the older editions, only critical bug fixes for a time. I will continue to make bug fix updates for about 6 months. However, a future OS update may render the old app unable to run.

Currently, the Patreon subscription is not related to licensing. ie: if you subscribe to Patreon, it won't cause kJams to have a license, and if you unsubscribe, it won't remove your existing perpetual license.

The new system WILL manage your license. The new editions will be HomeParty (equivalent to Lite + Burning), and NightClub (equivalent to 2).

I'm doing this in order to make my income sustainable, so that I can retire from my day job and work on kJams full time.
==Tiers==
* '''HomeParty''': (equivalent to Lite): is $8 per month: Includes 1 hour of ETS
* '''NightClub''': (equivalent to Pro/2): is $16 per month: Includes 2 hours of ETS

This actually works out okay: If you use NightClub only 3 months per year, then it only costs you $45 per year. Want to use it just for one month? That's $16. Next time you subscribe, you get ALL the latest updates. If you use it full time, then the yearly cost is about the same as a yearly upgrade. Another example: for a Lite user who only throws a Christmas and a New Year's party, you only pay $8!

==Start Subscribing Now==
If you're subscribing using kJams now, then you should unsubscribe from Patreon. To do so, [https://www.patreon.com/kJams please click here], log into your Patreon user, go to your patrons, and unsubscribe or lower your donation to kJams.

==Enterprise Tech Support (ETS)==
For Subscribers only.

This includes talking on the phone 1:1 and doing screen sharing so that I can personally coach you and fix whatever problems are occurring with kJams.

For HomeParty, you get 1 hour for free each month. For NightClub, you get 2 hours for free each month. More time than that will be Paid Tech Support (see below), on a sliding scale. Note that unused minutes do NOT roll over to the next month (otherwise for each Pro user who didn't call me for a year, they could demand several DAYS of FULL TIME work from me, and I just can't do that).

==Paid Tech Support==
For those who choose NOT to switch to Subscription or who have used their free hour(s) from ETS:

'''phone and screen sharing time:''' $20 - $80 per hour, pro-rated per minute. The "sliding fee scale" depends on your circumstances and how much you think it's worth. Hopefully you value my time. Note that i'm not really here to teach basic computer skills.

[[Tech_Support|More info here]].

==Free Tech Support==
Email & Text chat Tech Support are always free, as long as it doesn't start taking up all of my time

Also, if you call about a problem that turns out to be a bug, ie: my fault, then there will be NO CHARGE. I may spend hours on your computer trying to track down the problem, there will be no charge for that at all.

Hosted Purchase

2026-07-17T20:15:54Z

Dave:

You have been sent here to purchase kJams or one of its plugins.

In another open web browser tab, with the title "'''Paddle Checkout'''", you should see the purchase window, it looks like this: 
<img src="https://karaoke.kjams.com/screenshots/web-purchase/hosted-screenz.png" width="30%"> 

You can change the language of the user interface by clicking the button (link) at the lower left.

==Follow these steps==
# if you HAVE a coupon, click "Add discount code" and paste in your coupon. (See red circle in above screen shot) (Note there are no coupons in general, this is ONLY for fixing bugs)
# complete the purchase, then you can close the web browser tab
# go back to kJams and it should automatically self-register! You're Done!!

==If purchase succeeded bug something went wrong with self-register==
# go to your email and find your serial number (it was automatically sent to you)
# select it, then right click it or go to the Edit menu, and pick Copy
# go back to kJams, you should see a dialog asking you to complete the purchase, just hit cancel
# In the Help menu, pick "Enter Serial Number" dialog will come up
# Your serial number should already be showing. If not, right click and paste
# check that it is good, and hit OK!

You should be good to go!

If you have trouble, [[Enter_Serial_Number|see this article]].

Web Purchase

2026-07-17T20:15:44Z

Dave:

You have been sent here to purchase kJams or one of its plugins.

In another open web browser tab, with the title "'''Paddle Checkout'''", you should see the purchase window, it looks like this: 
<img src="https://karaoke.kjams.com/screenshots/web-purchase/web-screen.png" width="30%"> 

You can change the language of the user interface by clicking the button (link) at the lower left.

Follow these steps:
# if you do NOT have a coupon, skip to the next step. Else, [[Web Purchase/Coupon|click here]].
# complete the purchase, then you can close the web browser tab
# go to your email and find your serial number (it was automatically sent to you)
# select it, then right click it or go to the Edit menu, and pick Copy
# go back to kJams, you should see a dialog asking you to copy your serial number (which you just did)
# Press OK
# the "Enter Serial Number" dialog will come up, with your SN already applied.
# check that it is good, and hit OK!

You should be good to go!

If you have trouble, [[Enter_Serial_Number|see this article]].

Migrate

2026-07-15T22:19:29Z

Dave:

=== Migrating from kJams 32bit to 64bit ===

==macOS==
# check Software Update to see if your mac can run macOS 13 or later. if it can NOT, and you need your kJams, then you can't upgrade yet. Get a new computer. Once you do, continue.
# run kJams 32bit one last time
# in the help menu, pick "deactivate computer". If this crashes, just ignore it and move on to the next step
# if it does not crash, this will free up your license from the 32bit version, provide your license file, and [[Deactivate|further instructions]]
# upgrade your OS from Mojave to an OS that is at least 2 revisions lower than the most up to date
## eg: as of the day of this writing, the latest macOS is 26. Before that was macOS 15, and before that was macOS 14.
## that means you SHOULD upgrade your mac to at least macOS 14 (or later, later is better)
## kJams MAY work on earlier versions, eg: macOS 13, but support may be limited
## if your mac won't update to a supported OS, you may need to get an updated mac. [https://www.ebay.com/sch/i.html?_nkw=macbook+pro+m1 Ebay has'm for cheap]
# if you're on a NEW computer (not the same as the one running 32bit)
## [[Cloning|clone your kJams folder]] to the new computer
# now, [http://karaoke.kjams.com download the 64bit edition] of the kJams that you had, replace the old one if it asks
# if it did not crash when you deactivated above, follow the [[Deactivate|activation instructions]]
# if it DID crash when you attempted deactivate, just try to [[Enter_Serial_Number|use your current serial number to activate kJams]]. If it fails, text me.
# trash the old 32bit version from your Applications folder, if you still have it

==Windows==
# are you on Windows 11? if not, upgrade your windows. Does NOT work on windows 10!
# [http://karaoke.kjams.com download the 64bit edition] of the kJams that you use
# Install and run it
# if you see it running 32bit, then you ran the wrong version. Quit that and run the 64bit version
# are you all set? if not, [https://karaoke.kjams.com/forum/ get help]!
# in the Windows Start menu, search for "add remove", click "Add or Remove Programs"
# search for "kJams"
# next to the kJams 32bit version, to the right, click the "three dots" menu, pick "uninstall"
# complete that and you're done!

32bitMac

2026-07-15T22:19:10Z

Dave:

Since you're running the 32bit mac version, it is not possible for you to upgrade to the subscription version without first upgrading your operating system.

{| class="wikitable"
|+ Which OS?
|-
| '''Recommended''' || macOS 26 or 27
|-
| '''Works fine''' || macOS 14, or 15
|-
| '''Works now but discontinued support soon''' || macOS 13
|}

So, if your mac can only get to macOS 13 for now, then upgrade to that and download the edition you need ('''HomeParty''' or '''NightClub'''), to get you started, it will work fine for now. This will give you time to get a newer computer that can run macOS 26 (they're cheap on ebay)

If you purchased within the last 11 months, you will get a pro-rated discount. To get the discount, ensure you bring your preferences folder with you when you migrate to the new OS.

To get more instructions on how to migrate, [[Migrate|click here]].

If you need help, [https://karaoke.kjams.com/contact/ please email me].

32bitMac

2026-07-15T20:35:34Z

Dave:

Since you're running the 32bit mac version, it is not possible for you to upgrade to the subscription version without first upgrading your operating system.

{| class="wikitable"
|+ Which OS?
|-
| '''Recommended''' || macOS 26 or 27
|-
| '''Works fine''' || macOS 14, or 15
|-
| '''Works now but discontinued support soon''' || macOS 13
|}

So, if your mac can only get to macOS 13 for now, then upgrade to that and download the edition you need (HomeParty or NightClub), to get you started, it will work fine for now. This will give you time to get a newer computer that can run macOS 26 (they're cheap on ebay)

If you purchased within the last 11 months, you will get a pro-rated discount. To get the discount, ensure you bring your preferences folder with you when you migrate to the new OS.

If you need help, [https://karaoke.kjams.com/contact/ please email me].

32bitMac

2026-07-15T19:05:10Z

Dave: Created page with "Since you're running the 32bit mac version, it is not possible for you to upgrade to the subscription version without first upgrading your operating system. Recommended: macOS 26 or 27 Works fine: macOS 14, or 15 Works now but discontinued support soon: macOS 13 So, if your mac can only get to macOS 13 for now, then upgrade to that and download the edition you need (HomeParty or NightClub), to get you started, it will work fine for now. This will give you time to get a..."

Since you're running the 32bit mac version, it is not possible for you to upgrade to the subscription version without first upgrading your operating system.

Recommended: macOS 26 or 27
Works fine: macOS 14, or 15
Works now but discontinued support soon: macOS 13

So, if your mac can only get to macOS 13 for now, then upgrade to that and download the edition you need (HomeParty or NightClub), to get you started, it will work fine for now. This will give you time to get a newer computer that can run macOS 26 (they're cheap on ebay)

If you need help, [https://karaoke.kjams.com/contact/ please email me].

Hosted Purchase

2026-07-14T18:50:45Z

Dave:

You have been sent here to purchase kJams or one of its plugins.

In another open web browser tab, with the title "'''Paddle Checkout'''", you should see the purchase window, it looks like this: 
<img src="https://karaoke.kjams.com/screenshots/web-purchase/hosted-screenz.png" width="40%"> 

You can change the language of the user interface by clicking the button (link) at the lower left.

==Follow these steps==
# if you HAVE a coupon, click "Add discount code" and paste in your coupon. (See red circle in above screen shot) (Note there are no coupons in general, this is ONLY for fixing bugs)
# complete the purchase, then you can close the web browser tab
# go back to kJams and it should automatically self-register! You're Done!!

==If purchase succeeded bug something went wrong with self-register==
# go to your email and find your serial number (it was automatically sent to you)
# select it, then right click it or go to the Edit menu, and pick Copy
# go back to kJams, you should see a dialog asking you to complete the purchase, just hit cancel
# In the Help menu, pick "Enter Serial Number" dialog will come up
# Your serial number should already be showing. If not, right click and paste
# check that it is good, and hit OK!

You should be good to go!

If you have trouble, [[Enter_Serial_Number|see this article]].

Hosted Purchase

2026-07-14T18:50:12Z

Dave:

You have been sent here to purchase kJams or one of its plugins.

In another open web browser tab, with the title "'''Paddle Checkout'''", you should see the purchase window, it looks like this: 
<img src="https://karaoke.kjams.com/screenshots/web-purchase/hosted-screenz.png" width="50%"> 

You can change the language of the user interface by clicking the button (link) at the lower left.

==Follow these steps==
# if you HAVE a coupon, click "Add discount code" and paste in your coupon. (See red circle in above screen shot) (Note there are no coupons in general, this is ONLY for fixing bugs)
# complete the purchase, then you can close the web browser tab
# go back to kJams and it should automatically self-register! You're Done!!

==If purchase succeeded bug something went wrong with self-register==
# go to your email and find your serial number (it was automatically sent to you)
# select it, then right click it or go to the Edit menu, and pick Copy
# go back to kJams, you should see a dialog asking you to complete the purchase, just hit cancel
# In the Help menu, pick "Enter Serial Number" dialog will come up
# Your serial number should already be showing. If not, right click and paste
# check that it is good, and hit OK!

You should be good to go!

If you have trouble, [[Enter_Serial_Number|see this article]].

Hosted Purchase

2026-07-14T18:49:40Z

Dave:

You have been sent here to purchase kJams or one of its plugins.

In another open web browser tab, with the title "'''Paddle Checkout'''", you should see the purchase window, it looks like this: 
<img src="https://karaoke.kjams.com/screenshots/web-purchase/hosted-screen.png" width="50%"> 

You can change the language of the user interface by clicking the button (link) at the lower left.

==Follow these steps==
# if you HAVE a coupon, click "Add discount code" and paste in your coupon. (See red circle in above screen shot) (Note there are no coupons in general, this is ONLY for fixing bugs)
# complete the purchase, then you can close the web browser tab
# go back to kJams and it should automatically self-register! You're Done!!

==If purchase succeeded bug something went wrong with self-register==
# go to your email and find your serial number (it was automatically sent to you)
# select it, then right click it or go to the Edit menu, and pick Copy
# go back to kJams, you should see a dialog asking you to complete the purchase, just hit cancel
# In the Help menu, pick "Enter Serial Number" dialog will come up
# Your serial number should already be showing. If not, right click and paste
# check that it is good, and hit OK!

You should be good to go!

If you have trouble, [[Enter_Serial_Number|see this article]].

Hosted Purchase

2026-07-14T18:47:50Z

Dave:

You have been sent here to purchase kJams or one of its plugins.

In another open web browser tab, with the title "'''Paddle Checkout'''", you should see the purchase window, it looks like this: 
<img src="https://karaoke.kjams.com/screenshots/web-purchase/hosted-screen.png" width="25%"> 

You can change the language of the user interface by clicking the button (link) at the lower left.

==Follow these steps==
# if you HAVE a coupon, click "Add discount code" and paste in your coupon. (See red circle in above screen shot) (Note there are no coupons in general, this is ONLY for fixing bugs)
# complete the purchase, then you can close the web browser tab
# go back to kJams and it should automatically self-register! You're Done!!

==If purchase succeeded bug something went wrong with self-register==
# go to your email and find your serial number (it was automatically sent to you)
# select it, then right click it or go to the Edit menu, and pick Copy
# go back to kJams, you should see a dialog asking you to complete the purchase, just hit cancel
# In the Help menu, pick "Enter Serial Number" dialog will come up
# Your serial number should already be showing. If not, right click and paste
# check that it is good, and hit OK!

You should be good to go!

If you have trouble, [[Enter_Serial_Number|see this article]].

Hosted Purchase

2026-07-13T23:41:27Z

Dave: Created page with "You have been sent here to purchase kJams or one of its plugins. In another open web browser tab, with the title "'''Paddle Checkout'''", you should see the purchase window, it looks like this: <img src="https://karaoke.kjams.com/screenshots/web-purchase/hosted-screen.png" width="25%"> You can change the language of the user interface by clicking the button (link) at the lower left. Follow these steps: # if you do NOT have a coupon, skip to the next step. Else..."

You have been sent here to purchase kJams or one of its plugins.

In another open web browser tab, with the title "'''Paddle Checkout'''", you should see the purchase window, it looks like this: 
<img src="https://karaoke.kjams.com/screenshots/web-purchase/hosted-screen.png" width="25%"> 

You can change the language of the user interface by clicking the button (link) at the lower left.

Follow these steps:
# if you do NOT have a coupon, skip to the next step. Else, [[Web Purchase/Coupon|click here]].
# complete the purchase, then you can close the web browser tab
# go back to kJams and it should automatically self-register. if it all works, you're done! else: read on
# go to your email and find your serial number (it was automatically sent to you)
# select it, then right click it or go to the Edit menu, and pick Copy
# go back to kJams, you should see a dialog asking you to complete the purchase, just hit cancel
# In the Help menu, pick "Enter Serial Number" dialog will come up
# Your serial number should already be showing. If not, right click and paste
# check that it is good, and hit OK!

You should be good to go!

If you have trouble, [[Enter_Serial_Number|see this article]].

Web Purchase

2026-07-12T23:43:53Z

Dave:

You have been sent here to purchase kJams or one of its plugins.

In another open web browser tab, with the title "'''Paddle Checkout'''", you should see the purchase window, it looks like this: 
<img src="https://karaoke.kjams.com/screenshots/web-purchase/web-screen.png" width="25%"> 

You can change the language of the user interface by clicking the button (link) at the lower left.

Follow these steps:
# if you do NOT have a coupon, skip to the next step. Else, [[Web Purchase/Coupon|click here]].
# complete the purchase, then you can close the web browser tab
# go to your email and find your serial number (it was automatically sent to you)
# select it, then right click it or go to the Edit menu, and pick Copy
# go back to kJams, you should see a dialog asking you to copy your serial number (which you just did)
# Press OK
# the "Enter Serial Number" dialog will come up, with your SN already applied.
# check that it is good, and hit OK!

You should be good to go!

If you have trouble, [[Enter_Serial_Number|see this article]].

Patreon

2026-07-11T20:49:16Z

Dave: /* kJams Pro / kJams 2 -> NightClub */

==What is Patreon?==
Patreon is an optional, voluntary "monthly donation" service. It is not a license management platform. It is for those who want to help fund development and spread the love.

== What happens when you subscribe through kJams (Paddle)==
A '''kJams Subscription''' (through the seller '''Paddle''') is in fact a real license that pays for the software and technical support. When you subscribe directly through '''kJams''', you are creating a new subscription, '''unrelated to Patreon'''.

== kJams Lite -> HomeParty ==

If your pledge matches the usual '''Lite''' supporter amount ('''$5-$8 / month'''), please '''[https://patreon.com/kjams cancel that pledge]''' when you subscribe—the subscription replaces it.

If your pledge is higher, reduce it to an amount you're comfortable paying in addition to your subscription.

== kJams Pro / kJams 2 -> NightClub ==

If your pledge matches the usual '''Pro / kJams 2''' supporter amount ('''$10-$16 / month'''), please '''[https://patreon.com/kjams cancel that pledge]''' when you subscribe—the subscription replaces it.

If your pledge is higher, reduce it to an amount you're comfortable paying in addition to your subscription.

== Manage your Patreon pledge ==

[https://patreon.com/kjams Open Patreon] to cancel or reduce your pledge.

Patreon

2026-07-11T20:48:57Z

Dave: /* kJams Lite -> HomeParty */

==What is Patreon?==
Patreon is an optional, voluntary "monthly donation" service. It is not a license management platform. It is for those who want to help fund development and spread the love.

== What happens when you subscribe through kJams (Paddle)==
A '''kJams Subscription''' (through the seller '''Paddle''') is in fact a real license that pays for the software and technical support. When you subscribe directly through '''kJams''', you are creating a new subscription, '''unrelated to Patreon'''.

== kJams Lite -> HomeParty ==

If your pledge matches the usual '''Lite''' supporter amount ('''$5-$8 / month'''), please '''[https://patreon.com/kjams cancel that pledge]''' when you subscribe—the subscription replaces it.

If your pledge is higher, reduce it to an amount you're comfortable paying in addition to your subscription.

== kJams Pro / kJams 2 -> NightClub ==

If your pledge matches the usual '''Pro / kJams 2''' supporter amount ('''$12 / month'''), please '''[https://patreon.com/kjams cancel that pledge]''' when you subscribe—the subscription replaces it.

If your pledge is higher, reduce it to an amount you're comfortable paying in addition to your subscription.

== Manage your Patreon pledge ==

[https://patreon.com/kjams Open Patreon] to cancel or reduce your pledge.

Patreon

2026-07-11T20:48:28Z

Dave: /* What happens when you subscribe through kJams (Paddle) */

==What is Patreon?==
Patreon is an optional, voluntary "monthly donation" service. It is not a license management platform. It is for those who want to help fund development and spread the love.

== What happens when you subscribe through kJams (Paddle)==
A '''kJams Subscription''' (through the seller '''Paddle''') is in fact a real license that pays for the software and technical support. When you subscribe directly through '''kJams''', you are creating a new subscription, '''unrelated to Patreon'''.

== kJams Lite -> HomeParty ==

If your pledge matches the usual '''Lite''' supporter amount ('''$6 / month'''), please '''[https://patreon.com/kjams cancel that pledge]''' when you subscribe—the subscription replaces it.

If your pledge is higher, reduce it to an amount you're comfortable paying in addition to your subscription.

== kJams Pro / kJams 2 -> NightClub ==

If your pledge matches the usual '''Pro / kJams 2''' supporter amount ('''$12 / month'''), please '''[https://patreon.com/kjams cancel that pledge]''' when you subscribe—the subscription replaces it.

If your pledge is higher, reduce it to an amount you're comfortable paying in addition to your subscription.

== Manage your Patreon pledge ==

[https://patreon.com/kjams Open Patreon] to cancel or reduce your pledge.

Subscription

2026-07-10T19:38:16Z

Dave:

Staring now, kJams is switching to a "Subscription Model". It is optional for now, because there will be no requirement for existing users to switch, you are free to continue using your existing perpetual license, which will never be revoked. However, no new development will be done on the older editions, only critical bug fixes for a time. I will continue to make bug fix updates for about 6 months. However, an OS update may

Currently the Patreon subscription is not related to licensing. ie: if you subscribe to Patreon, it won't cause kJams to have a license, and if you unsubscribe, it won't remove your existing perpetual license.

The new system WILL manage your license. The new editions will be HomeParty (equivalent to Lite + Burning), and NightClub (equivalent to 2).

I'm doing this in order to make my income sustainable, so that I can retire from my day job and work on kJams full time.
==Tiers==
* '''HomeParty''': (equivalent to Lite): is $8 per month: Includes 1 hour of ETS
* '''NightClub''': (equivalent to Pro/2): is $16 per month: Includes 2 hours of ETS

This actually works out okay: If you use NightClub only 3 months per year, then it only costs you $45 per year. Want to use it just over one weekend? That's $15. Next time you subscribe, you get ALL the latest updates. If you use it full time, then the yearly cost is about the same as a yearly upgrade. Another example: for a Lite user who only throws a Christmas and a New Year's party, you only pay $8!

==Start Subscribing Now==
If you're subscribing using kJams now, then you should unsubscribe from Patreon. To do so, [https://www.patreon.com/kJams please click here], log into your Patreon user, go to your patrons, and unusubscribe or lower your donation to kJams.

==Enterprise Tech Support (ETS)==
For Subscribers only.

This includes talking on the phone 1:1 and doing screen sharing so that I can personally coach you and fix whatever problems are occurring with kJams.

For HomeParty, you get 1 hour for free each month. For NightClub, you get 2 hours for free each month. More time than that will be Paid Tech Support (see below), on a sliding scale. Note that unused minutes do NOT roll over to the next month (otherwise for each Pro user who didn't call me for a year, they could demand several DAYS of FULL TIME work from me, and I just can't do that).

==Paid Tech Support==
For those who choose NOT to switch to Subscription or who have used their free hour(s) from ETS:

'''phone and screen sharing time:''' $20 - $80 per hour, pro-rated per minute. The "sliding fee scale" depends on your circumstances and how much you think it's worth. Hopefully you value my time. Note that i'm not really here to teach basic computer skills.

[[Tech_Support|More info here]].

==Free Tech Support==
Email & Text chat Tech Support are always free, as long as it doesn't start taking up all of my time

Also, if you call about a problem that turns out to be a bug, ie: my fault, then there will be NO CHARGE. I may spend hours on your computer trying to track down the problem, there will be no charge for that at all.

Web Purchase

2026-07-10T19:37:14Z

Dave:

You have been sent here to purchase kJams or one of its plugins.

In another open web browser tab, with the title "'''Paddle Checkout'''", you should see the purchase window, it looks like this: 
<img src="https://karaoke.kjams.com/screenshots/web-purchase/web-screen.png" width="50%"> 

You can change the language of the user interface by clicking the button (link) at the lower left.

Follow these steps:
# if you do NOT have a coupon, skip to the next step. Else, [[Web Purchase/Coupon|click here]].
# complete the purchase, then you can close the web browser tab
# go to your email and find your serial number (it was automatically sent to you)
# select it, then right click it or go to the Edit menu, and pick Copy
# go back to kJams, you should see a dialog asking you to copy your serial number (which you just did)
# Press OK
# the "Enter Serial Number" dialog will come up, with your SN already applied.
# check that it is good, and hit OK!

You should be good to go!

If you have trouble, [[Enter_Serial_Number|see this article]].

Old Serial Number

2026-07-10T18:58:44Z

Dave:

Hello.

If I've sent you here, it means that you have a very old serial number.

I looked in my customer records, and I did not see that you updated kJams during the five year window when serial number conversion (free upgrade) was possible. During that five year window, it was possible to convert your (32bit) serial number to one supported on 64bit. You would have had to update to the latest 32bit kJams in order for it to prompt you for the free update. Unfortunately, that is no longer possible, because eSellerate has unplugged their servers. :(

More (no longer useful) info about [[Upgrade_Serial_Number|upgrading an old serial number]].

Please consider just purchasing again if you can do that, sorry about the inconvenience, I held on as long as I could!

If this is a hardship for you, please LET ME KNOW and I’ll see what I can do.

Again, I'm so sorry that eSellerate has abandoned us both.

-dave

Downloads/Links

2026-07-10T00:27:53Z

Dave:

Notes: comma must be "full width comma" like this "，", cuz the JSON parser will choke on a quoted comma. Quotes must be curly quotes.
<pre>
<downloads>
{
"whats_new": "WARNING! An auto update may fail! If it does，go to kjams.com/downloads and download manually. If you're using 32bit，be sure to get 32bit version!
________________________________________________
x.5b3:
* skipped '''x.5b2''' — no public build
* tab key works when editing meta data in the browser!
* fix crash more thoroughly (inval prefs dialog on startup)
* if you're offline，ensure you aren't SUMMARILY sent to tryout mode，always allow grace period
________________________________________________
x.5b1:
* Windows: no longer shows a “requires macOS” error on startup
* fix re-encode queue stalling after the first error (remaining songs now proceed)
* fix crash when deleting a playlist while importing songs
* fix metadata not saving to files after editing tags
* fix “wrong CPU type” error writing MP4 tags on Intel Macs
* Mac: each run now gets its own log file in ~/Library/Logs/kJams Logs/
________________________________________________
x.1b96:
* fix crash when playing a song (both Mac and Windows)
* fix crash on startup
* you can now see the disclosure triangle on a selected folder
",
"mac_homeparty": "https://www.dropbox.com/scl/fi/tjid4xwxrfeq7yrfwhet8/kJamsHomeParty.dmg?rlkey=7qgqgw40t8o1196jbuj5til9b&dl=1",
"mac_nightclub": "https://www.dropbox.com/scl/fi/chgsx62dymdd5rkcj9k4o/kJamsNightClub.dmg?rlkey=9jrwr2k734pgom9yhpt2qcm0l&dl=1",

"win_homeparty": "https://www.dropbox.com/scl/fi/gi9ye5uyosnd0x47rss4h/kJamsHomeParty.exe?rlkey=swkykiec484jrt34f61yyjz1z&dl=1",
"win_nightclub": "https://www.dropbox.com/scl/fi/87dsidyygb55sntye2c7p/kJamsNightClub.exe?rlkey=wjb4wsnt0okw4kugxovxqscpp&dl=1",

"mac_2_64": "https://www.dropbox.com/scl/fi/2rxxc1movy8ftawbofsdf/kJams2_x64.dmg?rlkey=cscyd4fxdmiew6vjwg563joxg&dl=1",
"mac_2": "https://www.dropbox.com/scl/fi/gjajsaz6up25ht4sbh4sc/kJams2.dmg?rlkey=ndvm618vf8tbc1nsbizke0l1f&dl=1",
"win_2_64": "https://www.dropbox.com/scl/fi/os8e9bvhbjqsw8zjgz5cn/kJams2Win_x64.exe?rlkey=z7xi4vbpd782j5yh6s9tvmnpm&dl=1",
"win_2": "https://www.dropbox.com/scl/fi/4tjlu8fw2uga8snig43vb/kJams2Win.exe?rlkey=rkhflya6a9an6fe24x5ytrhqy&dl=1",

"mac_lite_64": "https://www.dropbox.com/scl/fi/8a4hgt4dfrjavphqjnwkc/kJamsLite_x64.dmg?rlkey=jgro6v66ggpnzgicq89lclanm&dl=1",
"mac_lite": "https://www.dropbox.com/scl/fi/w88q021nxe5jflmg1m467/kJamsLite.dmg?rlkey=wh2zfncym3v0gaugt3ugfk4b4&dl=1",
"win_lite_64": "https://www.dropbox.com/scl/fi/24w09cv64dqhinn8o1zqv/kJamsLiteWin_x64.exe?rlkey=s0wrwy9a5nf6x9g2dgcwcy9hk&dl=1",
"win_lite": "https://www.dropbox.com/scl/fi/ng40stt3ixd322w6ltfq8/kJamsLiteWin.exe?rlkey=tq236bc1nr8l14ojjc285ib2m&dl=1",

"mac_pro_64": "https://www.dropbox.com/scl/fi/2dinuy5xdrirlqcs7uc30/kJamsPro_x64.dmg?rlkey=2qjetak7qm9gsp7dq7e93kl26&dl=1",
"mac_pro": "https://www.dropbox.com/scl/fi/5rsewn5fo2x9hztxtks0m/kJamsPro.dmg?rlkey=xlpd6xztu8knheghmt1qkezmc&dl=1",
"win_pro_64": "https://www.dropbox.com/scl/fi/tc8y9kfc0mps3xxmh0vw3/kJamsProWin_x64.exe?rlkey=fwqtganxk9vle0c1p9hdddyia&dl=1",
"win_pro": "https://www.dropbox.com/scl/fi/2406eov8g752xorbhshvb/kJamsProWin.exe?rlkey=dysirq7cybak2dqqe0b8b2071&dl=1",

"qt_win_10plus": "https://www.dropbox.com/scl/fi/7akxl0qpb16s607l2qu03/Quicktime_7_Win_10.exe?rlkey=w1ox648i6ywy8ephrbdxddtgw&dl=1",
"qt_win_8minus": "https://www.dropbox.com/scl/fi/1voscmq43w01mhakqjld2/QuickTimeInstaller.exe?rlkey=5s4vqeg2g500vh7orknrwka71&dl=1",

"mac_teamviewer": "https://www.dropbox.com/scl/fi/ddwqp262rww3z1lfyxqrs/TeamViewerQS.dmg?rlkey=oprrvg900wjsk517h8r6me8rp&dl=1",
"win_teamviewer": "https://www.dropbox.com/scl/fi/r7k9tngj7qaas0v6u17hq/TeamViewerQS.exe?rlkey=05wcmlesh649f7z2y9udevu5z&dl=1",

"vers": "https://www.dropbox.com/scl/fi/2c5vp8i08nk3911e0lplr/version.xml?rlkey=tu8ast8u9fp80b35045t8p5jf&dl=1",
"vers_2": "https://www.dropbox.com/scl/fi/tc9r1i8uhjvttlmqpn7a7/version2.xml?rlkey=l68sf5he29t92q8jwcxgj9hrz&dl=1",
"vers_perpetual": "https://www.dropbox.com/scl/fi/3kb1n1fnrttoanzcmbn81/version_perpetual.xml?rlkey=k2a8uomy8e59sua9nx31wgm9b&dl=1",
"vers_2_perpetual": "https://www.dropbox.com/scl/fi/8ed8a7rpx8blvb65ow12d/version2_perpetual.xml?rlkey=20lq507bwqrk8g3lq1e15d0mz&dl=1",
"vers_subscription": "https://www.dropbox.com/scl/fi/s0t4827r1jachalr64neq/version_subscription.xml?rlkey=0mqldnnw6gz8fimkywlo3p141&dl=1",

"subscription_conversion_grace_active": true,

"KaraokeCloud Date": "",
"KaraokeCloud": "",

"Party Tyme Downloads Date": "",
"Party Tyme Downloads": "",

"Party Tyme Pro Streaming Date": "",
"Party Tyme Pro Streaming": ""
}
</downloads>
</pre>

Downloads/Links

2026-07-10T00:02:47Z

Dave:

Notes: comma must be "full width comma" like this "，", cuz the JSON parser will choke on a quoted comma. Quotes must be curly quotes.
<pre>
<downloads>
{
"whats_new": "WARNING! An auto update may fail! If it does，go to kjams.com/downloads and download manually. If you're using 32bit，be sure to get 32bit version!
________________________________________________
x.5b3:
* skipped '''x.5b2''' — no public build
* tab key works when editing meta data in the browser!
* fix crash more thoroughly (inval prefs dialog on startup)
* if you're offline，ensure you aren't SUMMARILY sent to tryout mode，always allow grace period
________________________________________________
x.5b1:
* Windows: no longer shows a “requires macOS” error on startup
* fix re-encode queue stalling after the first error (remaining songs now proceed)
* fix crash when deleting a playlist while importing songs
* fix metadata not saving to files after editing tags
* fix “wrong CPU type” error writing MP4 tags on Intel Macs
* Mac: each run now gets its own log file in ~/Library/Logs/kJams Logs/
________________________________________________
x.1b96:
* fix crash when playing a song (both Mac and Windows)
* fix crash on startup
* you can now see the disclosure triangle on a selected folder
",
"mac_homeparty": "https://www.dropbox.com/scl/fi/tjid4xwxrfeq7yrfwhet8/kJamsHomeParty.dmg?rlkey=7qgqgw40t8o1196jbuj5til9b&dl=1",
"mac_nightclub": "https://www.dropbox.com/scl/fi/chgsx62dymdd5rkcj9k4o/kJamsNightClub.dmg?rlkey=9jrwr2k734pgom9yhpt2qcm0l&dl=1",

"win_homeparty": "https://www.dropbox.com/scl/fi/gi9ye5uyosnd0x47rss4h/kJamsHomeParty.exe?rlkey=swkykiec484jrt34f61yyjz1z&dl=1",
"win_nightclub": "https://www.dropbox.com/scl/fi/87dsidyygb55sntye2c7p/kJamsNightClub.exe?rlkey=wjb4wsnt0okw4kugxovxqscpp&dl=1",

"mac_2_64": "https://www.dropbox.com/scl/fi/2rxxc1movy8ftawbofsdf/kJams2_x64.dmg?rlkey=cscyd4fxdmiew6vjwg563joxg&dl=1",
"mac_2": "https://www.dropbox.com/scl/fi/gjajsaz6up25ht4sbh4sc/kJams2.dmg?rlkey=ndvm618vf8tbc1nsbizke0l1f&dl=1",
"win_2_64": "https://www.dropbox.com/scl/fi/os8e9bvhbjqsw8zjgz5cn/kJams2Win_x64.exe?rlkey=z7xi4vbpd782j5yh6s9tvmnpm&dl=1",
"win_2": "https://www.dropbox.com/scl/fi/4tjlu8fw2uga8snig43vb/kJams2Win.exe?rlkey=rkhflya6a9an6fe24x5ytrhqy&dl=1",

"mac_lite_64": "https://www.dropbox.com/scl/fi/8a4hgt4dfrjavphqjnwkc/kJamsLite_x64.dmg?rlkey=jgro6v66ggpnzgicq89lclanm&dl=1",
"mac_lite": "https://www.dropbox.com/scl/fi/w88q021nxe5jflmg1m467/kJamsLite.dmg?rlkey=wh2zfncym3v0gaugt3ugfk4b4&dl=1",
"win_lite_64": "https://www.dropbox.com/scl/fi/24w09cv64dqhinn8o1zqv/kJamsLiteWin_x64.exe?rlkey=s0wrwy9a5nf6x9g2dgcwcy9hk&dl=1",
"win_lite": "https://www.dropbox.com/scl/fi/ng40stt3ixd322w6ltfq8/kJamsLiteWin.exe?rlkey=tq236bc1nr8l14ojjc285ib2m&dl=1",

"mac_pro_64": "https://www.dropbox.com/scl/fi/2dinuy5xdrirlqcs7uc30/kJamsPro_x64.dmg?rlkey=2qjetak7qm9gsp7dq7e93kl26&dl=1",
"mac_pro": "https://www.dropbox.com/scl/fi/5rsewn5fo2x9hztxtks0m/kJamsPro.dmg?rlkey=xlpd6xztu8knheghmt1qkezmc&dl=1",
"win_pro_64": "https://www.dropbox.com/scl/fi/tc8y9kfc0mps3xxmh0vw3/kJamsProWin_x64.exe?rlkey=fwqtganxk9vle0c1p9hdddyia&dl=1",
"win_pro": "https://www.dropbox.com/scl/fi/2406eov8g752xorbhshvb/kJamsProWin.exe?rlkey=dysirq7cybak2dqqe0b8b2071&dl=1",

"qt_win_10plus": "https://www.dropbox.com/scl/fi/7akxl0qpb16s607l2qu03/Quicktime_7_Win_10.exe?rlkey=w1ox648i6ywy8ephrbdxddtgw&dl=1",
"qt_win_8minus": "https://www.dropbox.com/scl/fi/1voscmq43w01mhakqjld2/QuickTimeInstaller.exe?rlkey=5s4vqeg2g500vh7orknrwka71&dl=1",

"mac_teamviewer": "https://www.dropbox.com/scl/fi/ddwqp262rww3z1lfyxqrs/TeamViewerQS.dmg?rlkey=oprrvg900wjsk517h8r6me8rp&dl=1",
"win_teamviewer": "https://www.dropbox.com/scl/fi/r7k9tngj7qaas0v6u17hq/TeamViewerQS.exe?rlkey=05wcmlesh649f7z2y9udevu5z&dl=1",

"vers": "https://www.dropbox.com/scl/fi/2c5vp8i08nk3911e0lplr/version.xml?rlkey=tu8ast8u9fp80b35045t8p5jf&dl=1",
"vers_2": "https://www.dropbox.com/scl/fi/tc9r1i8uhjvttlmqpn7a7/version2.xml?rlkey=l68sf5he29t92q8jwcxgj9hrz&dl=1",
"vers_perpetual": "https://www.dropbox.com/scl/fi/3kb1n1fnrttoanzcmbn81/version_perpetual.xml?rlkey=k2a8uomy8e59sua9nx31wgm9b&dl=1",
"vers_2_perpetual": "https://www.dropbox.com/scl/fi/8ed8a7rpx8blvb65ow12d/version2_perpetual.xml?rlkey=20lq507bwqrk8g3lq1e15d0mz&dl=1",
"vers_subscription": "https://www.dropbox.com/scl/fi/s0t4827r1jachalr64neq/version_subscription.xml?rlkey=0mqldnnw6gz8fimkywlo3p141&dl=1",

"subscription_conversion_grace_active": false,

"KaraokeCloud Date": "",
"KaraokeCloud": "",

"Party Tyme Downloads Date": "",
"Party Tyme Downloads": "",

"Party Tyme Pro Streaming Date": "",
"Party Tyme Pro Streaming": ""
}
</downloads>
</pre>

Downloads/Links

2026-07-09T23:47:11Z

Dave:

Notes: comma must be "full width comma" like this "，", cuz the JSON parser will choke on a quoted comma. Quotes must be curly quotes.
<pre>
<downloads>
{
"whats_new": "WARNING! An auto update may fail! If it does，go to kjams.com/downloads and download manually. If you're using 32bit，be sure to get 32bit version!
________________________________________________
x.5b3:
* skipped '''x.5b2''' — no public build
* tab key works when editing meta data in the browser!
* fix crash more thoroughly (inval prefs dialog on startup)
* if you're offline，ensure you aren't SUMMARILY sent to tryout mode，always allow grace period
________________________________________________
x.5b1:
* Windows: no longer shows a “requires macOS” error on startup
* fix re-encode queue stalling after the first error (remaining songs now proceed)
* fix crash when deleting a playlist while importing songs
* fix metadata not saving to files after editing tags
* fix “wrong CPU type” error writing MP4 tags on Intel Macs
* Mac: each run now gets its own log file in ~/Library/Logs/kJams Logs/
________________________________________________
x.1b96:
* fix crash when playing a song (both Mac and Windows)
* fix crash on startup
* you can now see the disclosure triangle on a selected folder
",
"mac_homeparty": "https://www.dropbox.com/scl/fi/tjid4xwxrfeq7yrfwhet8/kJamsHomeParty.dmg?rlkey=7qgqgw40t8o1196jbuj5til9b&dl=1",
"mac_nightclub": "https://www.dropbox.com/scl/fi/chgsx62dymdd5rkcj9k4o/kJamsNightClub.dmg?rlkey=9jrwr2k734pgom9yhpt2qcm0l&dl=1",

"win_homeparty": "https://www.dropbox.com/scl/fi/gi9ye5uyosnd0x47rss4h/kJamsHomeParty.exe?rlkey=swkykiec484jrt34f61yyjz1z&dl=1",
"win_nightclub": "https://www.dropbox.com/scl/fi/87dsidyygb55sntye2c7p/kJamsNightClub.exe?rlkey=wjb4wsnt0okw4kugxovxqscpp&dl=1",

"mac_2_64": "https://www.dropbox.com/scl/fi/2rxxc1movy8ftawbofsdf/kJams2_x64.dmg?rlkey=cscyd4fxdmiew6vjwg563joxg&dl=1",
"mac_2": "https://www.dropbox.com/scl/fi/gjajsaz6up25ht4sbh4sc/kJams2.dmg?rlkey=ndvm618vf8tbc1nsbizke0l1f&dl=1",
"win_2_64": "https://www.dropbox.com/scl/fi/os8e9bvhbjqsw8zjgz5cn/kJams2Win_x64.exe?rlkey=z7xi4vbpd782j5yh6s9tvmnpm&dl=1",
"win_2": "https://www.dropbox.com/scl/fi/4tjlu8fw2uga8snig43vb/kJams2Win.exe?rlkey=rkhflya6a9an6fe24x5ytrhqy&dl=1",

"mac_lite_64": "https://www.dropbox.com/scl/fi/8a4hgt4dfrjavphqjnwkc/kJamsLite_x64.dmg?rlkey=jgro6v66ggpnzgicq89lclanm&dl=1",
"mac_lite": "https://www.dropbox.com/scl/fi/w88q021nxe5jflmg1m467/kJamsLite.dmg?rlkey=wh2zfncym3v0gaugt3ugfk4b4&dl=1",
"win_lite_64": "https://www.dropbox.com/scl/fi/24w09cv64dqhinn8o1zqv/kJamsLiteWin_x64.exe?rlkey=s0wrwy9a5nf6x9g2dgcwcy9hk&dl=1",
"win_lite": "https://www.dropbox.com/scl/fi/ng40stt3ixd322w6ltfq8/kJamsLiteWin.exe?rlkey=tq236bc1nr8l14ojjc285ib2m&dl=1",

"mac_pro_64": "https://www.dropbox.com/scl/fi/2dinuy5xdrirlqcs7uc30/kJamsPro_x64.dmg?rlkey=2qjetak7qm9gsp7dq7e93kl26&dl=1",
"mac_pro": "https://www.dropbox.com/scl/fi/5rsewn5fo2x9hztxtks0m/kJamsPro.dmg?rlkey=xlpd6xztu8knheghmt1qkezmc&dl=1",
"win_pro_64": "https://www.dropbox.com/scl/fi/tc8y9kfc0mps3xxmh0vw3/kJamsProWin_x64.exe?rlkey=fwqtganxk9vle0c1p9hdddyia&dl=1",
"win_pro": "https://www.dropbox.com/scl/fi/2406eov8g752xorbhshvb/kJamsProWin.exe?rlkey=dysirq7cybak2dqqe0b8b2071&dl=1",

"qt_win_10plus": "https://www.dropbox.com/scl/fi/7akxl0qpb16s607l2qu03/Quicktime_7_Win_10.exe?rlkey=w1ox648i6ywy8ephrbdxddtgw&dl=1",
"qt_win_8minus": "https://www.dropbox.com/scl/fi/1voscmq43w01mhakqjld2/QuickTimeInstaller.exe?rlkey=5s4vqeg2g500vh7orknrwka71&dl=1",

"mac_teamviewer": "https://www.dropbox.com/scl/fi/ddwqp262rww3z1lfyxqrs/TeamViewerQS.dmg?rlkey=oprrvg900wjsk517h8r6me8rp&dl=1",
"win_teamviewer": "https://www.dropbox.com/scl/fi/r7k9tngj7qaas0v6u17hq/TeamViewerQS.exe?rlkey=05wcmlesh649f7z2y9udevu5z&dl=1",

"vers": "https://www.dropbox.com/scl/fi/2c5vp8i08nk3911e0lplr/version.xml?rlkey=tu8ast8u9fp80b35045t8p5jf&dl=1",
"vers_2": "https://www.dropbox.com/scl/fi/tc9r1i8uhjvttlmqpn7a7/version2.xml?rlkey=l68sf5he29t92q8jwcxgj9hrz&dl=1",
"vers_perpetual": "https://www.dropbox.com/scl/fi/3kb1n1fnrttoanzcmbn81/version_perpetual.xml?rlkey=k2a8uomy8e59sua9nx31wgm9b&dl=1",
"vers_2_perpetual": "https://www.dropbox.com/scl/fi/8ed8a7rpx8blvb65ow12d/version2_perpetual.xml?rlkey=20lq507bwqrk8g3lq1e15d0mz&dl=1",
"vers_subscription": "https://www.dropbox.com/scl/fi/s0t4827r1jachalr64neq/version_subscription.xml?rlkey=0mqldnnw6gz8fimkywlo3p141&dl=1",

"subscription_conversion_grace_active": true,

"KaraokeCloud Date": "",
"KaraokeCloud": "",

"Party Tyme Downloads Date": "",
"Party Tyme Downloads": "",

"Party Tyme Pro Streaming Date": "",
"Party Tyme Pro Streaming": ""
}
</downloads>
</pre>

Subscription

2026-07-09T22:08:53Z

Dave: /* Tiers */

Staring now, kJams is switching to a "Subscription Model". It is optional for now, because there will be no requirement for existing users to switch, you are free to continue using your existing perpetual license, which will never be revoked. However, no new development will be done on the older editions, only critical bug fixes for a time. I will continue to make bug fix updates for about 6 months.

Currently the Patreon subscription is not related to licensing. ie: if you subscribe to Patreon, it won't cause kJams to have a license, and if you unsubscribe, it won't remove your existing perpetual license.

The new system WILL manage your license. The new editions will be HomeParty (equivalent to Lite + Burning), and NightClub (equivalent to 2).

I'm doing this in order to make my income sustainable, so that I can retire from my day job and work on kJams full time.
==Tiers==
* '''HomeParty''': (equivalent to Lite): is $8 per month: Includes 1 hour of ETS
* '''NightClub''': (equivalent to Pro/2): is $16 per month: Includes 2 hours of ETS

This actually works out okay: If you use NightClub only 3 months per year, then it only costs you $45 per year. Want to use it just over one weekend? That's $15. Next time you subscribe, you get ALL the latest updates. If you use it full time, then the yearly cost is about the same as a yearly upgrade. Another example: for a Lite user who only throws a Christmas and a New Year's party, you only pay $8!

==Start Subscribing Now==
If you're subscribing using kJams now, then you should unsubscribe from Patreon. To do so, [https://www.patreon.com/kJams please click here], log into your Patreon user, go to your patrons, and unusubscribe or lower your donation to kJams.

==Enterprise Tech Support (ETS)==
For Subscribers only.

This includes talking on the phone 1:1 and doing screen sharing so that I can personally coach you and fix whatever problems are occurring with kJams.

For HomeParty, you get 1 hour for free each month. For NightClub, you get 2 hours for free each month. More time than that will be Paid Tech Support (see below), on a sliding scale. Note that unused minutes do NOT roll over to the next month (otherwise for each Pro user who didn't call me for a year, they could demand several DAYS of FULL TIME work from me, and I just can't do that).

==Paid Tech Support==
For those who choose NOT to switch to Subscription or who have used their free hour(s) from ETS:

'''phone and screen sharing time:''' $20 - $80 per hour, pro-rated per minute. The "sliding fee scale" depends on your circumstances and how much you think it's worth. Hopefully you value my time. Note that i'm not really here to teach basic computer skills.

[[Tech_Support|More info here]].

==Free Tech Support==
Email & Text chat Tech Support are always free, as long as it doesn't start taking up all of my time

Also, if you call about a problem that turns out to be a bug, ie: my fault, then there will be NO CHARGE. I may spend hours on your computer trying to track down the problem, there will be no charge for that at all.

Subscription

2026-07-09T22:08:07Z

Dave:

Staring now, kJams is switching to a "Subscription Model". It is optional for now, because there will be no requirement for existing users to switch, you are free to continue using your existing perpetual license, which will never be revoked. However, no new development will be done on the older editions, only critical bug fixes for a time. I will continue to make bug fix updates for about 6 months.

Currently the Patreon subscription is not related to licensing. ie: if you subscribe to Patreon, it won't cause kJams to have a license, and if you unsubscribe, it won't remove your existing perpetual license.

The new system WILL manage your license. The new editions will be HomeParty (equivalent to Lite + Burning), and NightClub (equivalent to 2).

I'm doing this in order to make my income sustainable, so that I can retire from my day job and work on kJams full time.
==Tiers==
* Lite: HomeParty is $8 per month: Includes 1 hour of ETS
* Pro/2: NightClub is $16 per month: Includes 2 hours of ETS

This actually works out okay: If you use NightClub only 3 months per year, then it only costs you $45 per year. Want to use it just over one weekend? That's $15. Next time you subscribe, you get ALL the latest updates. If you use it full time, then the yearly cost is about the same as a yearly upgrade. Another example: for a Lite user who only throws a Christmas and a New Year's party, you only pay $8!

==Start Subscribing Now==
If you're subscribing using kJams now, then you should unsubscribe from Patreon. To do so, [https://www.patreon.com/kJams please click here], log into your Patreon user, go to your patrons, and unusubscribe or lower your donation to kJams.

==Enterprise Tech Support (ETS)==
For Subscribers only.

This includes talking on the phone 1:1 and doing screen sharing so that I can personally coach you and fix whatever problems are occurring with kJams.

For HomeParty, you get 1 hour for free each month. For NightClub, you get 2 hours for free each month. More time than that will be Paid Tech Support (see below), on a sliding scale. Note that unused minutes do NOT roll over to the next month (otherwise for each Pro user who didn't call me for a year, they could demand several DAYS of FULL TIME work from me, and I just can't do that).

==Paid Tech Support==
For those who choose NOT to switch to Subscription or who have used their free hour(s) from ETS:

'''phone and screen sharing time:''' $20 - $80 per hour, pro-rated per minute. The "sliding fee scale" depends on your circumstances and how much you think it's worth. Hopefully you value my time. Note that i'm not really here to teach basic computer skills.

[[Tech_Support|More info here]].

==Free Tech Support==
Email & Text chat Tech Support are always free, as long as it doesn't start taking up all of my time

Also, if you call about a problem that turns out to be a bug, ie: my fault, then there will be NO CHARGE. I may spend hours on your computer trying to track down the problem, there will be no charge for that at all.

Patreon

2026-07-09T03:43:06Z

Dave:

==What is Patreon?==
Patreon is an optional, voluntary "monthly donation" service. It is not a license management platform. It is for those who want to help fund development and spread the love.

== What happens when you subscribe through kJams (Paddle)==
A kJams subscription (through the seller Paddle) is in fact a real license that pays for the software and technical support. When you subscribe directly through kJams, you are creating a new subscription, unrelated to Patreon.

== kJams Lite -> HomeParty ==

If your pledge matches the usual '''Lite''' supporter amount ('''$6 / month'''), please '''[https://patreon.com/kjams cancel that pledge]''' when you subscribe—the subscription replaces it.

If your pledge is higher, reduce it to an amount you're comfortable paying in addition to your subscription.

== kJams Pro / kJams 2 -> NightClub ==

If your pledge matches the usual '''Pro / kJams 2''' supporter amount ('''$12 / month'''), please '''[https://patreon.com/kjams cancel that pledge]''' when you subscribe—the subscription replaces it.

If your pledge is higher, reduce it to an amount you're comfortable paying in addition to your subscription.

== Manage your Patreon pledge ==

[https://patreon.com/kjams Open Patreon] to cancel or reduce your pledge.

History/x.5beta

2026-07-01T23:16:48Z

Dave: /* x.5b4 not out yet! */