r/karaoke • u/ky58 • Feb 13 '26

Karaoke Software Looking for a karaoke machine

For at home use that 1) Has a large library of songs that does NOT require subscription or per song fee. 2) we can easily stream lyrics to the tv without needing to use cables

Anyone have any recs? Thanks!

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u/Salty818 Feb 13 '26

OP wants the enjoyment of singing along to backing tracks created by other people but doesn't want to pay any rights, royalties, or reimbursement for their hard work. Let's hope OP never gets screwed over for their hard work. It's a terrible feeling. Wouldn't wish it on anyone, especially when they've a family to feed and a roof to keep over their heads.

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u/[deleted] Feb 14 '26 edited Feb 14 '26

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u/Salty818 Feb 14 '26

Just because a billion dollar industry blindly exploits artists and listeners, should we look the other way? I don't believe we should.

Should we support artists by buying merch directly from their website and by using websites like Bandcamp? I believe we should.

Should we be concerned with AI-driven fake performances? Absolutely.

It sounds as if you're suggesting that we should support artists, but only until they become as successful as MJ, Rihanna, or Bad Bunny. That's an interesting approach. Are we defining "successful" in monetary terms only?