Karma
What Karma is
Karma is Windows software for managing karaoke, DJ, and VJ shows, with clickless search and drag-and-drop controls. Its hybrid audio/video engine supports MP3+G, MP3, MP4, H.264, H.265, plus AVI, MOV, and MPEG video formats. Singers can use SingNext.com on their phones to send paperless requests, select versions, join the rotation, and queue songs. Hosts can manage singer rotation and playlist order, use Auto-Play for consecutive DJ tracks with automatic crossfade, and use Auto-Pitch to set a song’s pitch when it plays. Optional triple-display mode provides separate video outputs for the KJ, singer, and crowd, with customizable crowd information. Karma can send private messages to singer or crowd screens. It logs song and singer history, supports drag-and-drop requeue, and generates custom reports from song logs. The interface offers 64 panel layouts, scalable fonts, and customizable skins. The maker lists Windows 11, 10, or 7, a 2 GHz i5 or faster processor, at least 8 GB RAM, and a primary display at least 1280 pixels wide; an SSD and 16 GB or more RAM are recommended. Intel iRIS chipsets are not supported for MP4 playback. Internet is needed for activation, but not after activation. The Karma Suite includes licenses for Karma, KJ File Manager, and Song List Generator.
Who it suits
Karma suits karaoke hosts and operators running DJ or VJ shows on Windows. Its singer request tools, multi-screen output, show controls, and history reports fit people managing a live rotation and media playback.
What it does well
- Supports karaoke, DJ, and VJ show management.
- Singer requests can be submitted by phone.
- Optional triple-display mode separates KJ, singer, and crowd outputs.
- Offers 64 panel layouts and customizable skins.
- Works offline after activation.
What to know first
- Activation requires an internet connection.
- Intel iRIS chipsets are not supported for MP4 playback.
- Requires Windows 11, 10, or 7.
- At least 8 GB RAM is listed as a requirement.
Getting started
- Download Karma from the Karaosoft product page
- Install it on Windows 11, 10, or 7
- Use a computer with a 2 GHz i5-or-faster processor and at least 8 GB RAM
- Connect to the internet to activate the software
- After activation, run shows offline if needed
- Configure panels, displays, playlists, and singer requests
Verdict
Karma combines show scheduling and singer requests with audio/video playback, configurable displays, and reporting. Check the listed Windows requirements and the Intel iRIS limitation if MP4 playback matters.
Questions
Which operating systems can run Karma?
The maker lists Windows 11, Windows 10, and Windows 7.
Does Karma work without internet?
An internet connection is required for activation. The FAQ says it is not required after activation.
What media formats are supported?
Karma supports MP3+G, MP3, MP4, H.264, H.265, AVI, MOV, and MPEG video.
How can singers submit requests?
They can use SingNext.com on their phones to submit paperless requests, choose versions, join the rotation, and queue songs.
What is included in the Karma Suite?
Karaosoft says the suite includes licenses for Karma, KJ File Manager, and Song List Generator.
Facts from Karma's own pages
- Activation
- An internet connection is required to activate Karma, but the FAQ says it is no longer required after activation. · karaosoft.com, 10 Oct 2026
- Audio and video
- Its custom hybrid audio/video engine supports key changes and on-the-fly audio/video synchronization. · karaosoft.com, 11 Oct 2026
- Bundled suite
- Karaosoft says its Karma Suite includes licenses for Karma, KJ File Manager, and Song List Generator. · karaosoft.com, 10 Oct 2026
- Customization
- The interface offers 64 panel layouts, scalable fonts, and customizable skins. · karaosoft.com, 10 Oct 2026
- Customization and history
- Users can arrange panels in 64 layouts, customize skins, and generate reports from logged song history. · karaosoft.com, 11 Oct 2026
- Displays
- Optional triple-display mode provides separate outputs for the KJ, singer, and crowd. · karaosoft.com, 11 Oct 2026
- DJ playback
- Auto-Play can play DJ music consecutively with automatic crossfade, and Auto-Pitch can set a song’s pitch when it plays. · karaosoft.com, 10 Oct 2026
- Download
- The product page links to a download described as the same for licensed and unlicensed users. · karaosoft.com, 11 Oct 2026
- History and reports
- Karma logs song history and supports custom reports; it also tracks singer history and supports drag-and-drop requeue. · karaosoft.com, 10 Oct 2026
- License resets
- The FAQ says users are granted three license resets per calendar year. · karaosoft.com, 10 Oct 2026
- Licensing terms
- Karaosoft's product catalog says lifetime licenses expire 100 years after purchase, and added license quantity does not extend the expiration date of non-lifetime licenses. · karaosoft.com, 11 Oct 2026
- Media formats
- Karma supports MP3+G, MP3, MP4, H.264, and H.265, with additional support for AVI, MOV, and MPEG video. · karaosoft.com, 11 Oct 2026
- Minimum requirements
- The maker lists Windows 11, 10, or 7, a 2 GHz i5 or faster processor, 8 GB RAM minimum, and 1280-pixel minimum primary-display width. · karaosoft.com, 10 Oct 2026
- Online songbooks
- The product page says users can upload an entire karaoke song list directly to Songbooks Live. · karaosoft.com, 11 Oct 2026
- Purpose
- Karma manages karaoke, DJ, and VJ shows. · karaosoft.com, 11 Oct 2026
- Show controls
- The software includes singer rotation and playlist sorting, autoplay with crossfade, autopitch, private messaging, and a song version changer. · karaosoft.com, 11 Oct 2026
- Singer messages
- Karma can send private messages to the singer screen or crowd screen. · karaosoft.com, 10 Oct 2026
- Singer requests
- Singers can use SingNext.com on their phones to submit paperless requests, choose song versions, join the rotation, and queue songs. · karaosoft.com, 11 Oct 2026
- Song requests
- Singers can use SingNext.com on their phones to submit paperless requests, choose versions, join the rotation, and queue songs. · karaosoft.com, 10 Oct 2026
- Support
- Karaosoft directs users to the app help and FAQ before emailing [email protected]; its page says paid emergency support is available through Latshaw Services. · karaosoft.com, 11 Oct 2026
- System requirements
- The maker lists Windows 11, 10, or 7, an i5 2 GHz or faster processor, and 8 GB minimum RAM; it recommends an SSD and 16 GB or more RAM. · karaosoft.com, 11 Oct 2026
- Video hardware limit
- The product page says Intel iRIS chipsets are not supported for MP4 playback. · karaosoft.com, 10 Oct 2026
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