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"We are in the final stages of integrating our new streaming service featuring HD versions with complete off-line capability into Kjams and PCDJ and hope to add others which will allow a new host or venue the ability to run a show using the latest technology. "

Does this mean that your tracks from karaoke.net will be available in the store feature of Karaoki *which belongs to the PCDJ family* at some point?

would be awesome to be able to buy your songs on the fly/as requested

-James

But are you saying that the European operation does not supply you with any sound recordings? After all, production costs are generally higher than royalty advances for any individual track, and being able to use recordings from the European operation to any extent would be a savings that a purely domestic company would be unable to enjoy.

Given that Mr. Staley has again become active on this board (apparently), it seems that now is an appropriate time to note, once again, that I no longer read or respond to his posts.

First, let me say that I am pleased that you're doing well, and I meant no disrespect in my comments.

However, I would appreciate some clarification on your statement above, that you "receive no support from operations in Europe." I do not question that your US sales are licensed in the US. But are you saying that the European operation does not supply you with any sound recordings? After all, production costs are generally higher than royalty advances for any individual track, and being able to use recordings from the European operation to any extent would be a savings that a purely domestic company would be unable to enjoy. If you don't use the European recordings, then I am happy to withdraw my comment as to your company.

To be fairer to Jim and PEP as far as licensing goes, they are pretty much starting from square one. So yes, it is likely to be more difficult for them

However, after several years of promises and the like, I still believe they should have been able to make more progress

Also, I find it difficult to believe that the back catalog that KSF obtained from pocketsongs and re-branded is not being used both in the US and Overseas, even if they got completely separate licences for each company/country

just my two cents, for what it is worth.. If I am wrong, I am sure Michael will correct me

cheers

-James

KSF did not obtain the Pocketsongs catalog, Sybersound did. I wouldn't expect you to grasp the time, effort and money required to clear a song. It is formidable, yet we add new content and back catalog every month and we fill customer requests along the way where possible.

We already offer our download service into Kjams..PCDJ is working on the same. Both are integrating the streaming service into their programs as well. I think PCDJ is integrating into their latest version of DEX.

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Given that Mr. Staley has again become active on this board (apparently), it seems that now is an appropriate time to note, once again, that I no longer read or respond to his posts.

That fact that you even have to go there means hes not totally out of your head... now if you left it alone, I might agree.

Maybe you should...
you might learn a thing or two

I can emphatically say that. My statement was definitive.

Well alrighty then!

We just did a few requested tracks...will check on Spin Doctors

Alan Parsons Project "I wouldn't want to be like you" (Uploading to the site in next 24 hours)
sample https://www.facebook.com/karaokenetonline/videos/834861053341140/

Styx "Crystal Ball" (already on the site)
sample https://www.facebook.com/karaokenetonline/videos/825376384289607/

That fact that you even have to go there means hes not totally out of your head... now if you left it alone, I might agree.

But honestly, my comment wasn't directed at him, but rather that the notion that a business such as PEP can't make money in selling karaoke tracks is just not true. Seems that karaoke.net is doing just fine according to them. I have fully pledged my (considerable) coin to them, and other companies who make and distribute tracks.

My policy is to NOT buy from dead labels unless it doesn't exist otherwise.

I am sure PEP would probably do fairly well if they were anywhere near their prime. But we will never know until they actually do. I guess "The Band" is riding back to the studio via an old turtle.