Kanto Karaoke Player&Recorder is desktop karaoke software for macOS and Windows, aimed at amateur and professional singers. It manages a live song lineup with mixing and crossfading; Live Performance shows the current and upcoming songs, and lets users queue tracks by dragging and dropping. Supported files include MP3, MP3+CDG, WAV+CDG, KFN, MP4, AVI, WMV, KAR, and MIDI. Users can record microphone vocals over a song and adjust microphone and music volume, latency, echo, and reverb. MIDI and KAR files can be converted to MP3, with an option to remove the melody track. For MIDI playback, users can import and change SoundFont files or select an external MIDI driver or device. A built-in browser can play online karaoke songs such as YouTube videos. Dual Display opens lyrics on another monitor or TV while songs are managed on the PC. Free editions have playlist and recording limits; paid licenses start at 49.00 USD once for Standard Personal, which is limited to one PC and non-professional use.
Who it is for
Kanto suits singers and karaoke operators who need lineup management, vocal recording, or lyrics on a second display. Its plans distinguish personal from professional use and include options for Windows and Mac.
What is good
- Supports a broad range of audio, video, and MIDI formats.
- Live Performance shows current and upcoming songs.
- Records vocals with adjustable audio controls.
- Converts MIDI and KAR files to MP3.
- Dual Display shows lyrics on another screen.
What to know first
- Free playlists are limited to five songs.
- Free recording is limited to one minute.
- Standard Personal is limited to one PC and non-professional use.
- Licenses last three years.
Verdict
Kanto combines song queueing, vocal recording, MIDI conversion, and second-screen lyrics. Check the edition limits and license terms: free versions restrict recording and playlist size, while listed paid licenses last three years.
Get started with Kanto Karaoke Player&Recorder
- Visit the Kanto Karaoke Player&Recorder website.
- Choose the Windows or Mac edition for your computer.
- Start with the free edition or select a paid license.
- Install the desktop software.
- Load supported karaoke files or use the built-in browser for online karaoke songs.
- Set up the queue and, if needed, connect a second monitor or TV for lyrics.
What the free plan stops at
The free Windows and Mac editions limit playlists to five songs, recording to one minute, and MIDI-to-MP3 conversion to one minute. The Windows free edition also bars professional use; the Standard personal license is limited to one PC and cannot be used professionally.
Questions about Kanto Karaoke Player&Recorder
Is Kanto Karaoke Player&Recorder free?
Yes. Free editions are available for Windows and Mac. Paid plans start at $49.00 USD once for the Standard personal license.
Does Kanto offer a free trial?
Yes, a free trial is listed. The free Windows and Mac editions have playlist, recording, and conversion limits.
Which platforms does Kanto support?
It is available for Windows and macOS.
What does the Standard personal license cost?
It costs $49.00 USD once and covers one PC for a three-year license. It is not for professional use.
Is there a professional license?
Yes. The Professional Version costs $69.95 USD once, covers three Windows PCs for three years, and includes professional use and a singer rotation list.
Can Kanto display lyrics on a TV or second monitor?
Yes. Dual Display opens a second window for lyrics on another monitor or TV while songs are managed on the PC.
Kanto Karaoke Player&Recorder plans and pricing
All plansCompared on karaoke software
- Free plan
- Yes
- Supported platforms
- desktop
- Vocal controls
- Yes
- Track creation
- Yes
- Performance recording
- Yes
- Lyrics display modes
- dual-screen
