DVD Karaoke? I need some direction Please

[MisfitChicks]

I'm fairly computer savvy.
But my little brain can't quite wrap itself around how to make a DVD using CD&G files.

Here's what I'm attempting to do.
Take songs from the karaoke discs I have and transfer them to a DVD disk.
I'm thinking I can save some space in the case that way. Take less disks, and still have the songs.

Any help would be greatly appreciated. i.e. Program to use, helpful hints, tips or tricks.
Thanks oh so much in advance!
If it's not too much trouble. Please e-mail me the answer.
MisfitChicks@myway.com
Put Karaoke in the subject line..So I know it's not spam.
Have a great day!

[Baldrick]

read this https://www.videohelp.com/forum/viewtopic.php?t=210030&highlight=karaoke

( i used something called search...and searched for karaoke...)

[jeex]

oooooh.. baldrick is get nippy at the newbs..

[Roderz]

You could always rip them to mp3+g - stuff them on a dvd (iso mode) and buy a capable standalone that plays mp3+g's (I only know of 1)

[handyguy]

Just copy to the dvd as a data dvd. I don't know of any karaoke players that play dvds yet, might be some.

[Roderz]

There is 1, posted specs below (waiting for mine in the post)

MP3+G Playback, allowing you to backup your original discs into this exciting new format. With MP3+G you can have hundreds of Karaoke tracks on one single disc, keeping your original discs safe and sound! The ######## Multi Region, DVD Karaoke Player is one of the best machines for quality and reliability on the market to date. Either for professional or home use, this is the ideal player for you at an unbeatable price.

Features include:
Multi region DVD Player
Playback of CDG ,VCD ,DVD ,MP3G ,CDR ,CDRW ,DVDR ,DVDRW ,SVCD ,CD AUDIO.

Dolby Digital surround sound
DTS Digital Cinema Surrounding
5.1 Audio out
Dual channel stereo out
Multi screen modes
Viewing Angles where DVD supports
Key Control / Pitch change
PBC Function
MPX Function - Removes vocals
2 microphone inputs
Separate microphone level controls
Echo function with variable control
Graphic Equaliser
Wireless infrared remote control
FWD/FFD and skip functions
Scart,S-video, RGB and YprPb output
Digital Coaxial output
Optical output

And It looks the Dogs aswell.

[LisaB]

Very interesting Roderz. Could you please share with us who makes this mystery DVD player?

[LisaB]

By doing a google search for "original discs into this exciting new format", one can easily discover the secret.

But if you live in the United States -- Tough S@#%!

The originator of this thread might check out the CAVS Super CD+G format at cavsusa.com. This will allow one to put 800 karaoke songs on a DVD, and if you fork over another 20 for their conversion program, you can use mp3+g as the source.

[MisfitChicks]

By doing a google search for "original discs into this exciting new format", one can easily discover the secret.

But if you live in the United States -- Tough S@#%!

The originator of this thread might check out the CAVS Super CD+G format at cavsusa.com. This will allow one to put 800 karaoke songs on a DVD, and if you fork over another 20 for their conversion program, you can use mp3+g as the source.

CAVS was the entire reason I started this search. The boss is buying on those nifty little systems. And a few discs to go with it. He and I have been looking over what gets left out if we just go DVD and he wants to keep most of the songs he has. I didn't know they had a program too. That is outstanding! Thanks for the heads up, Lisa.
The rest of you have been helpful too. Even snippy guy.

Have a great day everyone!

[Roderz]

Aaahaaa
See when people don't get spoon-fed they can find things out

Looks like the end of CD+g to me..

Glad to be of some use

[LisaB]

Well, MisFitChicks, if you just wanted to go the DVD route, then you could use something like cdg2avi, and get an avi compatible DVD player....or convert to VCD and author to DVD. You won't get 800 avi's on a DVD, though....and you would get even fewer VCD's.

SCDG's are a pain to make. So, the player that Roderz mentioned would be the easiest route...but for a karaoke show, the CAVS is more professional, since you can directly enter the song number on the keypad and push play. With the AWF unit, maybe you would need to navigate an on-screen folder structure. CAVS also has a hard-drive based unit which would eliminate disc swaps altogether...but it is quite pricey.

I have the CAVS SCDG unit. It works well, and a benefit of SCDG over CD+G (besides the obvious) is that you no longer have to worry so much about dust or fingerprints causing messed-up graphics. (this would also be an advantage of the AWF unit)

[MisfitChicks]

Well, MisFitChicks, if you just wanted to go the DVD route, then you could use something like cdg2avi, and get an avi compatible DVD player....or convert to VCD and author to DVD. You won't get 800 avi's on a DVD, though....and you would get even fewer VCD's.

SCDG's are a pain to make. So, the player that Roderz mentioned would be the easiest route...but for a karaoke show, the CAVS is more professional, since you can directly enter the song number on the keypad and push play. With the AWF unit, maybe you would need to navigate an on-screen folder structure. CAVS also has a hard-drive based unit which would eliminate disc swaps altogether...but it is quite pricey.

I have the CAVS SCDG unit. It works well, and a benefit of SCDG over CD+G (besides the obvious) is that you no longer have to worry so much about dust or fingerprints causing messed-up graphics. (this would also be an advantage of the AWF unit)

So you have made SCDG's, but they're difficult? Well. I can do difficult if completely necessary. The boss is really wanting this. So. I forage onward. The boss was really thrilled with the direct enter of the number. Especially when we're moving all our regular music to mp3 format. That's a whole other ball of wax.
I appreciate all the help. I've printed most of this out, and will continue to read up on the program CAVS offers. The boss is willing to purchase that if need be. So cool beans for me.
Thanks so much again.
You've made all of this make sense!