What CD-Gs are compatible with the Singing Machine SML-383 I saw a review that said this wasn't NOT compatible with Party Tyme and Billboard CD-Gs, but didn't see any reference to what DOES work on this machine. I'm afraid to buy some disks and have them not work on this. Does anyone have any specific references or brands of karaoke CDs that they've used successfully? I'm eager to start using this (and the sample children's music tracks are getting old!). What CD-Gs are compatible with the Singing Machine SML-383 I saw a review that said this wasn't NOT compatible with Party Tyme and Billboard CD-Gs, but didn't see any reference to what DOES... » Read More What CD-Gs are compatible with the Singing Machine SML-383 I saw a review that said this wasn't NOT compatible with Party Tyme and Billboard CD-Gs, but didn't see any reference to what DOES work on this machine. I'm afraid to buy some disks and have them not work on this. Does anyone have any specific references or brands of karaoke CDs that they've used successfully? I'm eager to start using this (and the sample children's music tracks are getting old!). « Show Less
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I have the Singing Machine SML-387 and the Party Tyme CDGs that I got at Best Buy work just fine. I can't figure out how to download songs though, it doesn't work with a CD-R or DVD. I think there is software you can buy for around $40 that helps you burn CD-Gs onto a CD-R, but I don't want to pay for it and find out that it doesn't work. Anyone know?
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But so much work! :( (I know, I know, I'm lazy.) But when you are chasing around two small kids and were totally looking forward to some fun karaoke time when this was given to you as an anniversary present, having to do that extra browsing and downloading and burning is just an impossible extra step. I just wanted to sing. :(
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The only ones I've found to be compatible are Disney and All Star. Party Tyme is the worst, but I have problems with Billboard and Charbuster as well. Given that those are the most common brands, it's probably easier in the long run to get a new karaoke machine.
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ONLY Sony MUSIC CD's (with the purple label) will work on my stand-alone Audio CD Recorders (made by Phillips, Teac, Kenwood, Crosley, [non-computer based]) as they have a bluish-green tint and have a special encoding to tell the recorder that they have they have paid a 'royalty fee' to record music. Standard CD's and many bogus Imation/Maxell/Verbatum/Memorex "Music CD's" do NOT have the proper encoding anymore to work in these stand-alone Audio CD recorders. So be careful with what you choose. Purple wrapper Sony's are the ONLY brand that work in my (non-computer-based) Music CD recorders anymore.
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You can purchase extra song packs, but it has a low build quality so I wouldn't spend too much on expanding on the song capabilities. I haven't tried contacting their support since a few months past my original purchase. Just search for MicroKY Duostar on the web and you will find their website. They sell accessories. I own several Karaoke machines and so far I found the Magic Sing products are more durable. The MicroKY Duostar has a great selection of built in songs, but hardware quality is bad.
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This is only a Karaoke Stage Microphone. It's not a CD Player. If you are looking for a CD player from Kidzlane here is the link:Kidzlane Sing-A-Long CD Player with Dual Microphones
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I only tried it on Music CD-R then downloaded to my Mac without any trouble. It made recordings just the way the unit played them and I was satisfied with them. But the unit stopped making CD's while on number 45 and it wouldn't eject the last one. So I returned it and got a refund. The unit is very cheaply made and I have about 800 records and cassettes to convert. I don't think you can get 50 CD's made before it would fail. I did request a replacement but they quit carrying it for a while and refunded my money. Now they are stocking it again with a sizable price increase. If you get one I would use it a lot quickly and if it goes bad Amazon return policy is very good. i would like to have another one if I knew the quality was better but it doesn't seem like things are made to last anymore. I hope your question was answered and good luck on your decision.
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I'm very sorry to be just seeing your question now! I think that with all of the holiday promotion emails I just ignored it when I saw that it was from Amazon! I am also sorry to say that I cannot recall all of its compatibilities. I believe it had a cord that made it compatible with any mp3 player but just through audio so you could sing along with your favorite music. My daughter had been a little young for all of it's capabilities because she couldn't read at the time that we got it! Time to pull it out again! Thank you for the reminder! We really did enjoy it!
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There is one CD=G that comes with the machine. I think it may have 8 songs on it. You can purchase more cd'gs from KaraokeOrder.com.You pick out the songs you want on the cd up to around 16. It costs $1.00 per song plus shipping. Then you have all the songs you like on one cd.
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Julio, the Magic Sing I bought is NOT the Spanish version, but apparently you can buy the Spanish chip. I was going to buy it, but my microphone already stopped working. If I buy another karaoke would be another brand.
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Yes it will! It will work with any karaoke machine. It's the nature of the beast and you're looking in the right place! The only variable you might ever run into on that is if you need an adapter from the 1/8" plug to a 1/4" plug (from small to big) but that would be the only thing that could catch you off guard, in which an adapter is like under $4 at any Radio Shack or electronics store. I hope that helps
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Sony CD's work very well. As long as the CD's say MUSIC (as in CD-R music) and have a purple wrapping label, they work very well, much better than any other brand. I even record them on my 1999 Gateway computer instead of my new computer. Also, if you record the songs at the SLOWEST POSSIBLE SPEED, they will record much better and be usable on many more types of players. All newer things are made for MORE SPEED, and don't work nearly as well as a slower speed. I don't like the way my new computer records songs so I use my antique computer. My 1999 computer has a place to record a CD and another place to play a CD. Newer computers only have one place to RECORD & PLAY a CD. Like everything else, older stuff is much better than new stuff, (be it cars, computers, or anything else). On my 1999 computer I can do so many more things working on a project than I can on my new computer, it is HARD TO BELIEVE. My 1999 HP all-in one printer is also much better than my new HP all-in-one printer. The only thing better on my new computer that is better is SPEED, not what it can do. I have tried all brands of CD's and "SONY CD-R music" CD's are by far the best in quality, what types of players they're played in, and how long they last. My CD's are recorded on my computer and work very well in my 1995 Trans Am, 2005 Bonneville GXP, either one of my 2 CD players in my Stereo, and in both my 1999 computer and my new computer. Memorex is about the only CD that you can buy in all stores anymore and they are not very good in quality or how long they last. SONY IS THE BEST.
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I purchased this system for the use of the karaoke. I have started a children's choir and taking them to nursing homes/retirement homes. I hope this system works for them.
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The karaoke cd has to be a CDG (g for graphic) in order for the words to show. If it is a CDG and the words still don't show, I would check on the internet and contact the maker for an instruction book to download. Good luck!
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On finding that the CDs made with the machine might or might not work on any other machine I pretty much resigned myself to using it as a cassette player, but have not found if it can do what you are asking about. The guide to how to use it is vague about it's supposed purposes and I have found it more that difficult to interpret.
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I have an older PC and use Windows XP. That will change with my new computer. This is the only DVD label software that works. For three months I tried other brands but when I tried playing a disc on another DVD player it would skip or stop the system. I use CD labels for music but never DVD's. I think the other brands are too thick. Make sure when you put the label on a DVD to take a soft cloth and press it down all around to make sure there are no air bubbles. If you get it in the wrong place these labels will pull if your careful. Good Luck.
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Hi. I don't use the cartridges at all, although I believe they do have songs on them. You have many sound choices and I generally choose piano chords. I sing with children with this instrument, in pre-schools. You can choose the chords and it is pretty easy, although I still need a piece of paper to tell me what to play. You can also just have fun with chords and strumming. I like it a lot! Good luck!!!
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You are having the opposite trouble I had. I put the CDG in and saw the lyrics, but no sound. I think this is a poorly made machine. I returned mine.
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Hmm...I can't see the original question, though the link asked if I could answer it. :) I'm *guessing* you own an audio component that records music....I have a Sony machine and it requires CD-R "music" discs, and will not work with "regular" CD-Rs. The ones I have found that DO work are either Sony CD-R Music discs OR Staples CD-Rs (I think "audio" on the package, but it is not on the disc itself, I just checked). So far, those are the only two brands that work in my CD-R recorder. Best of luck....