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Does anyone know of software that will create maybe a scrolling message across the screen for the audience screen? I'd like the text to be changed easily.

Sax & Dotty's Show Presenter has this but I was thinking of a stand alone application that is cheaper or free.

I'd also like to advertise between songs.

Maybe Powerpoint or something similar?

Any input is appreciated!

MDP

I use powerpoint for advertising and also do's and dont's and my list of venues. Works fine

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Brian

Compuhost does this out of the box, which is a big plus for  a venue that wants to promote other events.

We use it at our service club to promote other events. It has what it calls "video bits", which allows you to play a video or show a graphic file between songs.

It also has a promo trailer that gives a one-liner at the end of the scrolling singer list -- during the song. This helps get messages out well -- people are always looking to see when they are next.

How do you set up the Powerpoint? Set it as a slideshow with consecutive slides?

How do you change something on the fly?

Thanks,
MDP

I looked at Compuhost. It is really nice but far from cheap! Will Compuhost import the files as zip? I tried the JustKaraoke from Teicerasoft and never could get it to read my zip files. I really prefer to keep them in zip format.

Sax & Dotty's Show Presenter is really nice, too. Especially, for only $60.

Thanks,
MDP

Yes, CH is able to import songs in zip format. The best program I used so far, worth every cent.

Didn't you mention a dongle?

How big is it? USB?

MDP

Yes, Compuhost is using a dongle. And if you're an untidy person, this might be a problem.

I personally take very good care of my equipment and everything has it's spot. I for sure will not have a problem with a dongle.

And yes, the dongle is a little USB stick, kind of the size of a USB thumb drive.

Tig showed me that winamp ver 5 and higher had a AFS (I THINK) that allowed you to put scrolling msgs or at least one that would pop up at the bottom. I believe you can set it up to do a number of ways of displaying that msg.

I'm still using an older version of winamp, so I can't tell you any more than that!

I downloaded and installed CompuHost evaluation version today. It is realy nice but my video card isn't up to par. I had to run in Standard mode and it crashed after about 3 songs.    I'm running a laptop so upgrading the video card isn't an option. I really liked what I saw of CompuHost. It is really a nice package.

I suppose it is off the table for me, though. I just bought a new desktop so the laptop will have to chug alog for quite some time now.

I really appreciate all of your advice, Sevarin. You are right, too. It IS a very well laid out program and very feature rich!

MDP

Please Pm with e-mail i will forward my PP for ideas

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Brian

If you just want to have scrolling text, easy to change during the show, you may look at my other posting here:

http://www.karaoke-forum.com/viewtopic.php?t=12284

for a text ticker

If you don't use a computer, try looking on ebay for a Videonics titlemaker II. A used one runs about $50. You'll need an extra video monitor so you can see what your typing. A little more setup than normal, maybe not for everyone. I use one and post b-days,bar specials, my Karaoke services,ect.

Mojo