This article will look at how to keep karaoke songs on USB and burn new karaoke CDs.
This is only for personal use (not to be sold or given away).
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How Do I Transfer My Karaoke CDs to a USB Drive?
Building the file structure is the most important part of USB playback.
The video and audio need to have the same name on your data source.
Check your karaoke machine’s manual to ensure it has a USB port used to read data.
In your karaoke machines manual, check for instructions on creating the file structure.
Write down precisely how it wants each file to be named.
Use a spreadsheet program to write down relevant information, like singer, title, and song number.
It will create a directory you could use to track songs and make them easier to find when singing.
Open your file manager by pressingWindows + Ein Windows orCommand-Nto bring up the Finder on Mac.
Select and open your USB drive from the column on the left.
Back up and delete any files you might find on the drive if you’ve used it before.
It will help the karaoke machine find your songs faster.
Insert your karaoke CD into your CD drive.
Open Windows Explorer and chooseThis PC.
You’ll see all your available drives, including your USB stick.
Right-clickCD/DVD Driveand selectOpen in new window.
Double-click your USB drive to open it in a separate window.
Click in the CD drive window and select all the files you want to export.
Drag them to the USB stick’s window.
Plug the USB drive into your karaoke machine and try out a few songs to confirm they load correctly.
How Do I Burn a Karaoke CD?
Burning a karaoke CD will require a few more tools than making a standard CD.
Karaoke CDs use a format called CD+G or CDG, short for “Compact Disc + Graphics.”
This format includes the music to sing along with and the scrolling lyrics.
Youll need to transfer both the music and the graphics file for the song to play correctly.
Popular programs for burning CD+G discs includeKaraoke Builder StudioandPower Karaoke.
Check ifyour CD burner is compatiblewith the CDG format.
Some software may offer to burn a VCD or DVD for you instead.
double-check your karaoke machine is compatible with these formats.
Name them according to the karaoke machine’s file format, such as00001.cdgand00001.mp3.
Add each file to your burning software, checking each file name as needed.
Then selectBurnand test your CD once complete.
Can My Karaoke Machine Play Songs From a USB Drive?
As long as you have the files it needs, itll playback your song.
Karaoke machines use this structure and the file’s name to find and play the song you want.
Paying close attention to the file structure will make your songs easier to find.
How Can I Download Karaoke Songs to My Laptop?
Downloading karaoke is just like downloading music.
You don’t need a special reader to open and transfer data from karaoke CDs.
How Can I Play Karaoke CDs on My Computer?
you’ve got the option to also find uploads of karaoke CDs on YouTube.
FAQ
To display lyrics karaoke-style, download anLRC filefor the song using an app or plug-in.
LRC is a format that contains the lyrics and timing information to correctly synchronize the words with the music.
