Power Karaoke software

2.5.0.6 (2025-03-39)
*KJ: 'Add singer' button moves correctly when resizing the rotation window

2.5.0.5 (2025-03-29)
*KJ: Fixed the issue with "Return to home page after idle time" not working correctly on connectkaraoke.com

2.5.0.4 (2025-03-25)
+KJ: Added option to pause fill-in playlist
+KJ: You may now change the color of the Add Singer button text
*KJ: Fixed issue with Wait for songs not working properly immediately after disabled singer
+KJ: Merge Database now offers a way to choose which song to keep when duplicates are found

2.5.0.3 (2025-03-20)
* When loading playlists (of fill-in list in KJ) it is now possible to append the playlist to the end of the current list

2.5.0.2 (2025-03-07)
* Fixed resource leak causing freeze after long use in dark mode

2.5.0.1 (2025-03-06)
* Fixed issue with video background for CD+G not playing
* Fixed crash after long use of the program

2.5.0.0 (2025-03-04)
* Added dark mode (experimental, switchable in Settings / General)
*KJ: Updated PartyTyme support
+KJ: Added 'Return to home page after idle time' in Remote Queue settings / Other
*KJ: Export history in Add Singer should now correctly find last performances of the song if selected
*KJ: Updated M4U import for non-standard entries (without file://// prefix)

2.4.4.66
*KJ: Added singers export to Add Singer / Edit Singers

2.4.4.65
*KJ: Fixed 'Trimming fields' in Validate Songs -- it now can be disabled
*KJ: Quick Add now uses file matching as defined in Import Songs

2.4.4.64
*KJ: Added 'Audio only' option to the Fill In list
+Player/Recorder: Added 'Reset multiplex for a new song' option to Settings / Cont. / Playback

2.4.4.63
*Fixed issue with camera not working as lyrics background

2.4.4.62
*Fixed issue with CD+G text cropped with some settings

2.4.4.61
*Fixed MIDI playback

2.4.4.60
*Fixed issue with YouTube downloads

2.4.4.58
*Updated YouTube search
*KJ: Songs in remote queue are now merged regardless of letter case

2.4.4.56
+KJ: Added database repair if it gets corrupted
+KJ: Added song and artist name trimming in Validate Songs

2.4.4.54
* Improved YouTube playback startup

2.4.4.53
* Added color selection to MIDI options
* Updated YouTube download

2.4.4.52
* Fixed MIDI display

2.4.4.51
* Improved 'Wait for songs' feature

2.4.4.50
* Added YouTube module auto-update
* Added YouTube module update in Play from YouTube / Settings

2.4.4.49
* Updated YouTube access

2.4.4.48
*KJ: Fixed issue with preview screen

2.4.4.47
* Update Youtube playback

2.4.4.45
* Updated YouTube download
* Fixed issue with KMA playback
+KJ: Added option to set backup interval

2.4.4.44 (2024-06-24)
* Additional information is displayed if YouTube playback fails

2.4.4.43 (2024-06-19)
* Added option for browser cookies in YouTube settings
* Fixed issue with MIDI playback on some systems
* KJ: Fixed issue with ID3 tags not importing correctly

2.4.4.42 (2024-06-14)
* Fixed issue with loading files with names containing non-latin characters
* Fixed issue with dropping MP3 with no tags

2.4.4.41 (2024-06-11)
+ When adding songs to playlist in non-KJ mode (and to fill-in list in KJ mode), name is set from metadata
Option to disable this is in Settings / Adv.
*KJ: Dropping folders on fill-in list now adds all songs from the folder
*KJ: Added option to move singers to a different venue when deleting a venue

2.4.4.40 (2024-06-06)
*KJ: Updated database file opening

2.4.4.39 (2024-06-01)
*KJ: Fixed playback issue with PartyTyme songs
+KJ: Added font size modifier for Remote Queue
*KJ: Song edit window now has Locate/Change buttons for files. Locate also works with YT

2.4.4.36 (2024-05-21)
*KJ: Fixed incorrect collection display in remote queue

2.4.4.35 (2024-05-16)
*KJ: Fixed issue with incorrect length for songs with CDG shorter that MP3

2.4.4.34 (2024-05-15)
*KJ: Silence detection should work faster for ZIP files

2.4.4.33 (2024-05-12)
*KJ: Improved database access speed for large databases

2.4.4.32 (2024-05-07)
* Fixed issue with recording not working on some systems
*KJ: Improved song load times when scanning for silence is enabled

2.4.4.31 (2024-04-29)
* YouTube playback should start faster now, added clear button for search fields
*KJ: Minor fix in Songs Database search
+KJ: Added Clear button to advanced filter in Songs Database search

2.4.4.30 (2024-04-25)
* Minor changes

2.4.4.29 (2024-04-23)
*KJ: Countdowns now display properly for the last song
* Fixed slow song start with multiple background images

2.4.4.28 (2024-04-15)
*Player/Recorder: Added option to disable media button support
+KJ: Added field selection to history export
+KJ: Added 'Show in remote queue' to Songs Database search

2.4.4.27 (2024-03-25)
* Stability fixes
*KJ: Added option to disable media button support

2.4.4.25 (2024-03-21)
* Fixed issue with program not-responding when using animated backgrounds

2.4.4.23 (2024-03-16)
* Minor bug fix

2.4.4.22 (2024-03-15)
* Fixed issue with very large playlists

2.4.4.18 (2024-03-09)
*KJ: Fixed issue with missing button for YouTube in fill-in playlist
+KJ: Added option to show countdowns on Start button for automatic playback
*Stability improvements

2.4.4.14 (2024-03-05)
*KJ: Fill-in playlist can now load YouTube playlist
*Non-KJ: Song search now works with upper case letters

2.4.4.11 (2024-02-23)
+Non-KJ: Added option 'Double-click on the playlist loads file only' in Settings / General

2.4.4.10 (2024-02-19)
*All settings should save correctly using 'Save settings' from Settings / Tools
*Player/Recorder: 'Start playback after dropping file' now saves correctly between sessions

2.4.4.8 (2024-02-12)
*KJ: Added Swap button to Play from YouTube to swap detected artist and title

2.4.4.7 (2024-02-06)
* Updated YouTube download
*KJ: Fixed individual scrolling message edits
*KJ: Songs from YouTube download added to the database will not be used as files, but as database entries

2.4.4.4 (2024-01-27)
* Fixed crash occuring on some machines

2.4.4.3 (2024-01-26)
*KJ: Scrolling message should now work better on AMD/Radeon machines.

2.4.4.2 (2024-01-25)
* Fixed karaoke not playing on Windows 7

2.4.4.1 (2024-01-24)
*KJ: Fixed issue with scrolling message error on Windows 7

2.4.4 (2024-01-23)
+ Keyboard media buttons now work (in both Player/Recorder and KJ mode)
More info here for Siglos Karaoke Professional:
https://powerkaraoke.com/help/siglospro/idh_keyboard_shortcuts.html
More info here for Siglos Player/Recorder:
https://powerkaraoke.com/help/siglos2/idh_keyboard_shortcuts.html
*KJ: New singer announcement screen with increased resolution

2.4.3.29
+KJ: Added right-click context menus to Singer and Song lists

2.4.3.28
+KJ: Added option to control if playback will start automatically when 'Proceed automatically' is enabled (Options / KJ cont./ Playback / Wait for Start with automatic playback enabled)
+KJ: Added full label customization for the remote queue (Remote queue settings / Title page / Customize labels / translate)
* Added additional options to YouTube search and playback

2.4.3.25 (2023-12-24)
* Fixed MIDI playback on some systems
*KJ: Fixed problem with scrolling message crashing with long messages
* Updated YouTube search and playback

2.4.3.23 (2023-10-31)
* Updated YouTube search and playback

2.4.3.22 (2023-10-10)
* Updated YouTube
*KJ: Fixed scrolling message getting cut of on high-DPI displays

2.4.3.21 (2023-08-23)
+ A new file is created for every recording. Option to switch this feature off is in Settings / Recording
+ Updated YouTube playback

2.4.3.20 (2023-07-19)
*KJ: Fixed incorrect times in rotation lists
* All settings should save properly in 'Save settings'

2.4.3.19 (2023=07-18)
*KJ: It is possible to customize 'Your name' label in Remote Queue settings / Other
*KJ: Fixed program not responding after Go Next for long fade-in and -out times

2.4.3.18 (2023-07-15)
* YouTube playback updated
*KJ: Active player is always visible in Rotation
* Fixed playlist color on black themes
+KJ: Added 'Show in remote queue' to Songs Database search
* Playlist should display properly in dark themes

2.4.3.17 (2023-06-30)
* Fixed issue with program freezing on high contrast displays

2.4.3.15 (2023-06-22)
* Fixed CD loading with online database disabled
* Issue with PNG background files fixed

2.4.3.13 (2023-06-05)
+KJ: Added option to enable/disable inactive background aspect ratio (KJ settings advanced page)

2.4.3.12
* Added Invidious as a backup for YouTube search

2.4.3.11 (2023-06-01)
* Updated YouTube download

2.4.3.9 (2023-05-29)
* Updated YouTube search (shorts are now filtered out)
*KJ: Singer announcement for the past singer should disappear faster
* Updated video playback

2.4.3.8 (2023-05-16)
* Display problem with solid backgrounds fixed
* Added 'No margins' option for CD+G, eliminating margin

2.4.3.7 (2023-05-11)
* Video background scaling fixed
* Lyrics advance now is not inverted
* Fixed YouTube playback for some songs

2.4.3.6 (2023-05-11)
* Minor issue with PartyTyme subscription fixed
* Display should be smoother on slower computers

2.4.3.5 (2023-05-10)
* Fixed issue with artifacts in CD+G backgrounds
* Fixed freeze when changing background types
* 'Go To next starts the song' works properly now

2.4.3.4 (2023-05-09)
* Lyrics advance for CD+G does not skip audio
* Changed background video playback (Mode 1 or Mode 0 in Advanced Settings)

2.4.3.3 (2023-05-02)
* YouTube search allows to paste link into Artist field and will use the same video

2.4.3.2 (2023-04-25)
* Fixed issue with Settings/General not closing on some machines

2.4.3.1 (2023-04-27)
* Fixed lyrics adjustment not working
* KJ: Long fade-in and -out times do not block the interface anymore
* Audio Processor now works with video files

2.4.3.0 (2023-04-18)
+ It is now possible to apply sharpening to the CD+G lyrics, making them extra-crisp
* CD+G rendering now is even faster

2.4.2.10 (2023-04-15)
*KJ: New scrolling message algorithm that should fix the flickering issue

2.4.2.9 (2023-04-13)
+ Added maximum internal resolution for CD+G (lower if display does not refresh fast enough)
* Improved CD+G lyrics smoothness
+KJ: Added scrolling message refresh frequency parameter

2.4.2.8 (2023-04-12)
* Fixed problem with CD+G files with scrolling
* Fixed crashing when opening ZIP files with incorrect time stamp

2.4.2.7 (2023-04-11)
* Fixed solid background bug in CD+G files with resolution increase
*KJ: Fixed scrolling message flickering

2.4.2.6
+ Added smooth sweeps
+KJ: Added sorting to all columns in Songs database and Add Singer
*KJ: Scan for silence in Edit song now works for ZIP files
+KJ: It is now possible to quickly add a single song in Song Database using QuickAdd button or dropping file
* Fixed issue with remote queue song removal blocking the show

2.4.2.5
*KJ: Time to reserve for empty singers can be now larger than 100 seconds
+KJ: Remote queue: Added option to include empty singers in queue (Advanced settings page)
* Active item now shows in red even if selected

2.4.2.4
+ Added folder slideshow option to inactive background
+KJ: Settings are now being backed up in ZIP file along with the database

2.4.2.3
+KJ: Added options to increase font size in Quick Songs and Quick Singers
+KJ: Remote Queue: Added option to change the label for secret number in Remote queue settings / Other

2.4.2.2

*KJ: Removed automatic Live Folder runs

2.4.2.1

+KJ: Added playing time to Songs Database
*KJ: IP resets if connected to a different network
*KJ: Updated duplicates management in Add Singer when opened from remote queue

2.4.2

* Updated YouTube playback

2.4.1.5

* KJ: Duplicates are now listes in Add Singer window if invoked from remote queue request list
2.4.1.4


* KJ: Fixed adding duplicate songs in remote queue

2.4.1.1

* KJ: Added 'Merge duplicates' in Songs Database / Tools

2.4.0.2

* Updated YouTube download and playback

2.4.0.1

*KJ: Fixed singer renaming after editing singer properties

2.4.0.0

+KJ: Added PartyTyme subscription support
+KJ: Added format filter to Add Song
* Updated YT downloader
+KJ: Added advanced search in Songs Database
+KJ: Added option to hide streamable songs in remote queue
+KJ: Added option to hide search button in remote queue

2.3.7.27

*KJ: Fixed user preset loading
+KJ: Added PDF list printing to Songs Database / Tools
* Fixed tempo change for video formats

2.3.7.26

* Fixed equalizer presets

2.3.7.24

*KJ: Fixed problem with MP3 tag import

2.3.7.21

*KJ: Small fix when 'Wait for songs' is enabled and empty singers are on the list

2.3.7.20

*KJ: Added 'Disable' for individual items in Singer Announcement
*KJ: Added initial window placement and 'Arrange windows' to View menu
*KJ: Added 'Locate' button in song properties so you can change the file for the song
*KJ: Fixed issue with 'Wait for songs' enabled and two singers with no songs in a row
*KJ: Sorting in 'Edit singers' is now case insensitive
*KJ: Fixed adding empty singer and then moving it in the rotation

2.3.7.19

*KJ: Added reading MP4 metadata

2.3.7.18

*Fixed issue with program closing unexpectedly on some machines

2.3.7.17

*KJ: Auto playback should now start when adding do empty playlist
*KJ: Fixed Validate Songs (songs were scanned for playing time regardless of option, which resulted in long processing time)
*KJ: Fixed problem with song history empty in Add Singer on some machines
* Fixed problem with background video not playing in loop

2.3.7.15

* Fixed problems with false positive detections by antivirus

2.3.7.14

*KJ: Songs from YouTube search are now being added to the database. You may disable this in Add Singer / Setting
*KJ: YouTube search gets Artist and Title from the video name

2.3.7.12

* Updated Youtube search and download
* Siglos can add itself to applications allows to access folders protected by Windows Defender. This prevented accessing CD drives if Ransomware Protection was enabled

2.3.7.11

* Fixed problem with incorrect placement of Full Screen window

2.3.7.10

* Updated CD database lookup
* Updated YouTube playback
+KJ: Added 'Merge' button to 'Edit Singers' window
*KJ: Fixed problem with collections

2.3.7.6

+ Set GnuDB as main CD database

2.3.7.4

* Fixed full screen window placement with two monitors

2.3.7.2

+ Added a message when a file cannot be opened and a switch to disable the message

2.3.7.1

* Updated YouTube download

2.3.6.9

+KJ: Remote searches should now work better with international characters

2.3.6.8

+ Multiplex now works with video files

2.3.6.7

+ Updated non-latin character support

2.3.6.6

+ Youtube download options should now stick between sessions

2.3.6.5

* Updated video playback compatibility for some songs

2.3.6.4

* Fixed reading non-latin characters from MP3 tags

2.3.6.3

* Fixed issue with audio or video not being played for some files

2.3.6.2

+KJ: Added 'Update' to 'Edit song' window that allows to scan the song and set the duration

2.3.6.1

* International characters should show properly in YouTube searches
* KJ: Added 'Reset multiplex for new song' option to Settings / KJ2

2.3.5.7

* KJ: Updated browser compatibility

2.3.5.6

* KJ: Minor stability fix

2.3.5.5

* KJ: Fixed incorrect presentation of international characters

2.3.5.4

* KJ: Fixed remote queue not showing results on Chrome browsers in some conditions

2.3.5.3

+ KJ: Added message to host in remote queue
* KJ: Instant sounds play on correct output device
+ KJ: 'Add empty' allows to add singer without songs to reserve place in rotation
* KJ: Remote queue cache will now update on database change

2.3.5.2

* Problems with browsing for folders fixed
* Monitor sizes should be detected correctly in Windows 10

2.3.5.1

* Updated YouTube playback -- now every song plays without downloading
+ Added vertical MIDI flip to Display settings
+ Added new scrolling backgrounds (wide-dark and wide-light)
* Updated video playback and codecs, should play even more formats (including MKV)
* KJ: Fixed status display for long song names

2.3.4.3

* Fixed rare performance issue caused by visualizer plugin
* Updated YouTube downloader

2.3.4.2

* Fixed problem with playback of MP4 without audio track with silence detection enabled

2.3.4.1

* Fixed problem with MP4 playback from Fill-In list

2.3.4

* Update YouTube download

2.3.3

+ KJ: Added Audio Panel

2.3.2

* Lyrics advance setting now also works with videos

2.3.1

+ KJ: Added 'Skip instrumentals' for CD+G playback
+ KJ: It is now possible to edit skip silence and instrumentals per song
* Fixed rare problem with Siglos crashing when reading CD+G discs
+ Position for full screen window can now be set manually by editing coordinates

2.2.2.5

* KJ: Added silence detection for all file formats

2.2.2.4

* KJ: Fixed random playback in Fill-in list

2.2.2.1

* Updated scrolling display compatibility (smooth scrolling now works if available)
* Improved 'Add directory' for large directory trees

2.2.2

* KJ: Singers that have been added, but have not sung, are now displayed in Edit Singers
+ KJ: We have added a possibility to edit multiple songs at one in Song Database window
* Updated YouTube search/download

2.2.1.34
* Updated YouTube search
* Fixed error when opening files with non-latin characters

2.2.1.33
* Updated YouTube search

2.2.1.32
* Fixed issue with some WMV files not playing

2.2.1.31
* Updated YouTube search

2.2.1.30
* Fixed issue with scrolling CD+Gs
* Updated YouTube download

2.2.1.28
* Updated YouTube search

2.2.1.27
* Updated disc content lookup

2.2.1.26
* Updated YouTube downloads

2.2.1.25
* Updated YouTube search

2.2.1.24
* KJ: Add Singer options: Setting to keep songs in history after deleting them from the rotation

2.2.1.23

* Youtube download update
* KJ: Minor fixes

2.2.1.22

*KJ: Fixed rotation order when removing song from remote queue

2.2.1.21

* KJ: Fixed incorrect trial limit in remote requests

2.2.1.20

* KJ: Updated minor issue with connectkaraoke.com

2.2.1.19

* Updated YouTube downloader
* KJ: Improved connectkaraoke.com speed

2.2.1.17

* Updated YouTube downloader
* KJ: Fixed crash when AddSinger was open with remote queue
* KJ: Fixed song search in remote queue / My Songs
* KJ: Added keyboard shortcut for tempo change { and }
* KJ: Added tempo reset for new songs option

2.2.1.16

* Updated YouTube downloader
* KJ: Updated query cache in the remote queue
+ KJL Query cache is now fast-loaded

2.2.1.12

* Update YouTube downloader

2.2.1.10

* Updated YouTube downloader
+ KJ: Added song re-import

2.2.1.9

* Updated YouTube downloader to work after changes in YT

2.2.1.8

* Fixed CD track length for some discs
* Fixed WMV playback on some computers

2.2.1.7

* KJ: Fixed the problem with missing key changer in Remote Queue
* KJ: Trailing space will not break singer name search

2.2.1.6

* KJ: Updated checkbox look on remote display
* KJ: Fixed 'Require initial' persistence
* KJ: It is now possible to enter 0 in 'Number of singers to show' setting of scrolling message
* KJ: Fixed: Apostrophy in remote search for song does not bring empty results anymore

2.2.1.5

* Optimized code for very long playlists
* Update YouTube downloader
* KJ: Fixed problem with Siglos crashing after start

2.2.1.3

* Updated YouTube downloader
+ KJ: Added direct link without code to internet server
+ KJ: Added 'This is my first request tonight' option to mark first time singers
+ KJ: Added addtional name checking in Remote Queue / Settings / General

2.2.1.2

* KJ: Added internet server to the remote queue

2.1.1.56

* KJ: Various fixes, mostly in remote queue

2.1.1.53

* KJ: Remote interface should now work properly even on old browsers (eg. Safari 5)

2.1.1.52

* KJ: Added extra option to history export
* Updated YouTube downloader

2.1.1.51

* Added option to disable automatic playback after file is loaded

2.1.1.50

* Fixed problem with some CDG songs that used scrolling

2.1.1.49

* KJ: Fixed crash when building remote cache with large databases
* KJ: Spaces are now handled correctly in singer names

2.1.1.48

* KJ: Fixed the problem with database update crash

2.1.1.47

+ KJ: Remote access: It is now possible to modify the order of welcome page buttons
+ KJ: Remote access: Key change and remarks can be removed

2.1.1.46

* Updated YouTube downloader
* KJ: Fixed song matching for remote access with disabled PIN

2.1.1.45

* Bug fixes

2.1.1.43

* KJ: Fixed problem with international characters in remote searches
* KJ: Cache indicator now displays progress as a tooltip.

2.1.1.42

* Updated YouTube
+ KJ: Added song collections

2.1.1.40

* KJ: Fixed problem with apostrophes in Singer Announcement screen
* KJ: Fixed remote queue window position reseting
* KJ: File path now shows properly in Add Singer
* YouTube downloader updated

2.1.1.39

* KJ: Remote access: Added more title page image options
* KJ: Remote access: Added option to disable secret codes

2.1.1.38

* KJ: Remote access: Fixed multiple song listings in 'New songs'
* KJ: Remote access: Fixed non-clickable areas in song lists
* KJ: Remote access: Fixed problems with matching singers

2.1.1.37

* Updated YouTube downloader
* Updated help file

2.1.1.29

* KJ:
+ Added 'New songs' button and appropriate settings
* All characters should now display properly in remote title
* Many bugfixes

2.1.1.28

* Upgraded Youtube downloader

* KJ:
* Fixed problems with cookies, added separate links for cookie-less mode (allows to have cookies enabled on customers' phones and disabled on general-use tablets)
* Singer name is editable when no user is logged on
* Logged singers should match correctly now
* Singer history removals are permanent

2.1.1.27

* KJ:
+ Added QR code generator to remote queue network settings

2.1.1.26

* KJ:
+ Added user login in remote queue
+ Added buttons to erase remote queue history
+ Added Singer Properties button in Add Singer
+ Added 'My Songs' to remote interface
+ Added queue operations to remote interface for logged in users

2.1.1.25

* KJ:
+ Remote queue columns are now moveable and order/size is kept between sessions

2.1.1.21

* KJ:
* Added remote request page color selector
* Added image as welcome page header

2.1.1.10

* KJ:
* Fixed welcome screen on phones

2.1.1.9

* KJ:
* Fixed problem with search not loading in full
+ Added 'Most popular songs'

2.1.1.8

* KJ:
+ Added sticky header to remote request page
+ Added double-click action to remote queue list
+ Added context menu to remote queue list
+ Added cache indicator in remote queue dialog
* Number of requests limit should work properly in auto mode

2.1.0

* KJ: Added remote request queue

2.0.72.0

+ Added custom extensions to Add directory in Playlist

2.0.70.0

* Updated YouTube download due to changes on YT pages

2.0.69.2

* Fixed restoring singer announcement settings

2.0.69.1

* Fixed problems with reverting to default settings on some machines

2.0.69

* Fixed problems introduced by Windows 10 Creators Update

2.0.68.1

* Fixed problem with flashing in regular version

2.0.68

+ KJ: Singer announcement screen has editable resolution
* Several bugfixes

2.0.67

+ Added 'Apply' to Settings dialog
+ Added options to save and restore settings

2.0.66

* KJ: 'Overlay fill-in videos and visualizations with singer annoucement' option works properly
* Fixed problem with FFDShow being used too often
* KJ: Singer announcements should appear faster

2.0.65

* Updated rotation order maintenance (especially when disabling singers)
* Updated visualization problems for inactive background

2.0.64

* Fixed problems with C+G playback on some systems

2.0.63

+ Added audio visualization as possible song and inactive background

2.0.62

* Updated Youtube download to work properly after changes in YouTube

2.0.61

* Added playing time and file format to result list in Add Singer

2.0.60

* KJ: Fixed rotation order when disabling next-to-sing singer
* KJ: Fixed rotation column widths persistence

2.0.59

* Stability and performance changes

2.0.58

+ KJ: Singer / song list divider placement is now restored between sessions
+ KJ: Added 'Do not add above current' option for 'Not sooner than after the following number of singers:' mode in Add Singer
* KJ: Modified Live folders behavoiur, now it prompts to apply the changes, should improve stability

2.0.57

* Updated Youtube download

2.0.56

* KJ: Improved stability

2.0.54

+ Added additional diagnostics for troubleshooting

2.0.53

* Fixed YouTube playback caused by changes on YouTube website

2.0.52

* Fixed playback problems

2.0.51

* All YouTube downloads should now play correctly

2.0.50

* Fixed problem with playing some video files with enabled equalizer

2.0.49

* Fixed problem with YouTube downloads

2.0.48

+ Added 10-band graphic equalizer
* KJ: Fixed problem with New Session

2.0.47

+ KJ: Added singer countdown
+ Added resizing to Play from youtube

2.0.46

+ Added automatic run checkbox to Audio Processor

2.0.45

* KJ: Fixed crash when dragging from Quick songs to singer's song list
* KJ: Updated rotation auto save
* Updated YouTube downloader

2.0.44

+ KJ: Added last sung to list of songs in Add Singer

2.0.42

* KJ: Dropping singer from Quick singer into any place in rotation
+ KJ: Added singer preset, which allows to save song sets for the singer
* KJ: Added 'Add before current' in Add Singer

2.0.41

* KJ: QuickSinger list is now updated if singers are added/removed
+ KJ: it is possible to drag singers to change they position in rotation


2.0.40

* Updated YouTube download
* PRO: Column widths in rotation window are now saved between sessions
* PRO: Improved Add singer search speed for large databases

2.0.39

+ KJ: Both directions of sort available in Quick songs and Quick singers
+ KJ: Added context menu when right-clicking on song in Quick songs

2.0.38

* Random image slideshow should work better

2.0.37

* KJ: Singer key is now correcly assigned when adding from Quick Songs
* KJ: Rotation list in Add Singer position list has correct singer names
+ KJ: Added additional fields and sorting in Add Singer / Edit singers
+ Video backgrounds can be animated GIFs (one restriction: width needs to be a multiple of 4)

2.0.36

+ KJ: Added selected singer mode to Quick Songs
+ KJ: Added maximum number of songs on the result list in Add Singer (changeable in Add Singer settings)
+ KJ: Added additional resizing options to Add Singer settings

2.0.35

* Fixed bug with multiple monitor full screen problems on Windows 10
* Added Enhanced Renderer for better Windows 10 compatibility

2.0.34

* PRO: More database performance fixes

2.0.33.1

* PRO: Fixed In and Last Perf. display issues

2.0.33

* PRO: Added Quick Songs and Quick Singers

2.0.32

+ CDG part is loaded automatically if MP3 file is played

2.0.31

* Several bugs fixed

2.0.30

* PRO: Added settings to Add Singer dialog

2.0.29

* PRO: Fixed bug in Add singer dialog with wrong items in the song list

2.0.28

* FIX: YouTube playback updated
* PRO: Interactive search character limit now works in Manage Song Database dialog
+ PRO: Currently selected song is kept when changing singer

2.0.27

* New video playback methods
* Lots of bugfixes
+ PRO: Adding Youtube videos directly to the database

2.0.25

+ Added 'Live Folders' that are scanned automatically for new songs
+ Added 'Date sung' to singer history export
* Many stability and bug fixes

2.0.24

* Updated YouTube download, all songs should be downloadable again

2.0.23

+ PRO: Added custom singer announcements in Singer Properties

2.0.22

+ PRO: Fixed some problems with Wait for songs.

2.0.21

+ PRO: Added singer properties window

2.0.20

+ PRO: You may drag and drop files and folders onto Database Import window for fast import

2.0.19

* PRO: Fixed some problems with 'Wait for songs'
+ PRO: Singer announcements are now displayed over video fill-ins

2.0.18

+ PRO: Added 'Edit Singers' in Add Singer window
+ PRO: New venue control
+ PRO: Added 'Wait for songs' switch that allows to keep singers without songs in rotation
+ PRO: When database import fails, it will restart omitting the file that caused the problem

2.0.17

* PRO: Videos can now be added to fill-in list
* Fixed problem with ZIP file import

2.0.16

+ Now it is possible to add videos to instant sounds/videos

2.0.15

* Fixed YouTube download (it did not work for some songs)

2.0.14

* Improved speed of file search in database import
* Files with Unicode character in names can now be loaded in Player/Recorder
+ Added CD reading speed to CD settings

2.0.13

* Fixed Youtube button misplacement in Add Singer

2.0.12

+ Added YouTube playback and download
+ Added panning video backgrounds
+ Windows are not forced to primary screen on program restart

2.0.11

* PRO: Fixed blinking Start button

2.0.10

* Fixed problem with fill-in list not advancing to next song
* Added 'Wait X seconds before allowing Go To Next'

2.0.9

+ In playlist window DEL key removes a song and ENTER key starts the playback
* Playback starts automatically when loading song on startup
+ Added Minimize button to the default skin
* PRO: Added keyboard shortcuts to rotation lists
+ PRO: Added Eject button to playlist window
+ PRO: It is possible to drag and drop items on the rotation song list
+ PRO: Added disc ID to history export

2.0.8

* Modified tempo changed for video files

2.0.7 (2012-07-31)

+ Added possibility to enable old style scrolling message
* Fixed problem with Audio Processor not working correctly with MCG files
* Fixed problems if Siglos encountered song deleted from disc

2.0.6 (2012-06-15)

* Fixed singer renaming
* Fixed problem with not opening files of incorrect system time (ie. pre 1970 dates)
* Fixed problem with singer and venue names using quotes

2.0.5 (2012-05-13)

+ Added custom full screen position
* PRO: Modified scrolling message (now is displayed below or above the image)
* Fixed crash when switching from camera background to images
* PRO: Fixed preview window when no song is playing
* PRO: Fixed bug when disabling current singer
* PRO: Fixed suppression of fill-in playback on startup if option is not checked
* PRO: Fixed singer history search with 'no venue' option
+ PRO: Added key and tempo to history export. Added header row in exported file.
* Background video now does not start over each time
+ PRO: Added option 'Don't repeat multiple times' to prevent scrolling message to repeat itself in

2.0.4 (2012-05-06)

* PRO: Fixed singer history search bug

2.0.3 (2012-05-02)

* PRO: Preview works with MIDI files
* Fixed crash on some systems when opening Settings dialog box

2.0.2 (2012-05-01)

* Fixed problem with comboboxes not displayed correctly on lower screen resolutions

2.0.1 (2012-04-24)

+ CD+G enhancements have been aded
+ New visual skin
+ Recording device selection in Settings/Record
+ Tempo changer added
* (Pro) Add Singer window has smaller font on lower resolution screens
+ Folders can be dropped onto playlist
+ (Pro) Added 'Edit Song' button to Add Singer dialog that allows to fix database entry
+ (Pro) Added 'Show ends' information
* Fixed WMV playback in background window
+ (Pro) Added singer removal to singer history search
+ Images (and folders with images) can be dropped on Settings/Display window

1.2.106

+ Added 'Append' to Presets dialog box

1.2.105

* Fixed problem with scrolling message when fill-in was playing
+ Added sorting by headers to Manage song database dialog box
+ Column width in Add Singer and Manage song database now are persistent
* Fixed inactive singer display in the scrolling message
+ Added local FreeDB database support
+ Added 'On new session start fill-in playback from the next song' option to KJ cont.

1.2.104

* Scrolling message now is proportionally resized for non-karaoke screne
+ Add Singer dialog box does not have to be closed to operate the rotation (and option to disable it in Settings/KJ cont.)
+ Added 'Extra text' to singer announcement. This can be used to display various messages
+ Added option to display announcement screen even if no singer is in queue (Settings/KJ cont.)

1.2.103

* Fixed crash if inactive background image was deleted
+ Added audio device selection in Settings/General
* Fixed arrow control in scrolling message speed (Settings/KJ)
+ Added genre to song export
+ Added scrolling message to inactive screen and announcement screen
* Fixed volume mute when pressing Next on the main player window

1.2.102

* Fixed rotatio0n being destroyed if file was open from command shell
* Fixed dropping files on main window in KJ mode
* Next time now calculated correctly for rotations with inactive singers
+ Added 'Hide next' to hide singers in the scrolling messages

1.2.101

* Fixed MIDI playback error

1.2.100

* Fixed history export search filter
* Fixed 'Old drag-and-drop behaviour' persistance between sessions
* Improved importing speed for large amounts of songs (10,000+)

1.2.99

* Added 'Maximum words per line' to MIDI settings
* KJ: Fixed MIDI playback in Pro mode
+ KJ: Added history export

1.2.98

+ Added Instant Sounds

1.2.97

* Improved MCG compatibility
* Fixed video background playback on some machines
* Fixed key not being reset to 0 when activating fill-in list
* Fixed problem with long song loading time when scan for silence was enabled
+ Added old drag-and-drop functionality in KJ mode (enabled via KJ cont. in Settings)

1.2.96

* Fixed bug that caused program to crash when background camera was enabled, but unavailable
+ Added WMV to the list of supported extensions
* Forced usage of FFDShow filter if video rendering fails. This should fix problems with preview display in some cases
* Added forced rescale for video playback
+ Added possibility to search by filename in Add Singer search (enabled in Settings/KJ cont.)
+ Siglos Pro: When file is dropped on rotation window Add Singer will open automatically with the dropped song selected

1.2.95

* Even better camera compatibility

1.2.94

* Fixed camera background on some systems
+ Added camera for inactive background

1.2.93

* One more small tweak done in MP3 playback for fill-in list

1.2.92

+ Added camera as background for karaoke playback
+ Added fade-out for 'Restart' button
* Fixed singer announcement lag after song completed
* Fixed MP3 playback problem for some fill-in MP3 files

1.2.91

* Fixed fade-out problem when 'Go to next' button was pressed
* Fixed problem with background video on some XP machines

1.2.89

* Fixed CD playback when 'Make Song Next' is used.

1.2.88

* Fixed fill-in list stopping when promp to insert CD appears
* Stability fixes
* Fixed problem with volume setting on some machines

1.2.87

+ Added MCG support
+ Added check for large background images
* Fixed non-random background image display, they are now displayed in sequence song after song
* Removed duplicate song warning for CD tracks
* Fixed CD tracks being lost from rotation after program crash
* Fixed problem with screen blink when adding singers with Singer Announcement turned off
+ Added search scope filter to history searches in Add Singer
+ Added video backgrounds
+ Added 'Quick play' do 'Manage song database' window
+ Inactive background can now be a video file

1.2.86

* Fixed bug causing crash in non-KJ mode
+ Added possibility to change 'Following singers are: ' string in KJ/Settings
+ 'Lyrics advance' in General/Settings works immediately after OK (ie. with current song)
* Fixed problem with tempo change in Add Singer

1.2.85

* Added several stability fixes

1.2.82

* Fixed 'Incorrect argument' error when opening Add Singer dialog on computers with low resolution

1.2.81

+ Added song history removal buttons next to song list

1.2.80

* Fixed removing songs from history
* Fixed 'Make current song' for singer already singing
* Stability fixes

1.2.79

+ Fixed problem with adding files in Add Singer dialog

1.2.77

+ Added changeable database file location in Settings/KJ Cont
+ Add Singer window is now sizeable
+ Added multiple selection to song and singer history in Add Singer (it serves to remove multiple items)
+ Singer history now has two remove buttons -- one to remove all songs for singer and singer itself, and other to remove single song

1.2.76

+ Added unmatched file import in Import Database
+ Added sorting by track number in Add Singer

1.2.75

* Added a fix for MPEG2 playback on Windows 7

1.2.74

* Fixed background change crash
* Dragging files to the empty fill-in playlist does not break the current song
+ Added Loop to fill-in playlist (it will go to the first song once the last finishes)

1.2.73

* Fixed 'Automatically play the playlist after loading' -- it works as expected in non-KJ mode now
+ Added 'Keep aspect ratio' for image slideshow
* Changes to background mode take effect immediately (even when the song is playing)
+ Added possibility to search by Song ID in Add Singer search
+ Added possibility to change MIDI resolution in Settings/Display

1.2.71

* Compatibility recompilation (should not cause problems when McAfee is running)
* Fixed XML database export with extended characters

1.2.70

* Program no longer freezes when reading most corrupted MP3 and ZIP files
* Adding new singer with the option 'Place after current singer' now works as expected

1.2.68

Professional version:
* Fixed singer screen flashing or disapearing when adding singer
* Fixed recording in Professional mode

1.2.67

Home version:
* Fixed playlist resizing with Iconic Medium skin

Professional version:
+ Added database backup
+ Added key reset for new songs option in KJ (cont.)

1.2.66

Professional version only:
* Recording is disabled in KJ mode with option to enable it in Settings

1.2.65

* KMA support yet better
* Add extra code to increase stability
+ Added 'Keep 4:3 aspect ratio' for full-screen on non 4:3 displays
+ Added 'Randomize' to fill-in list

1.2.64

* Improved KMA compatibility, most KMA files should play properly now
* Presets should now save correctly

1.2.63

+ Rotation presets are now saved in the database (siglos.db file)

1.2.62

* Lyrics advance now works in MIDI files as well

1.2.60

+ Added singer name to playlist export (Tools/Export Playlist)
+ Added compatible MP3 decoding in Settings/General (use if songs end before end)

1.2.59

* Modified MP3 reading code in Audio Processor

1.2.58

* Fixed songs ending prematurely for songs where CDG file was shorter than MP3

1.2.57

* Fixed some playback problems

1.2.55

+ Added tag support to KMA import

1.2.53

* Fixed key changer for non-CDG files

1.2.52

* Playlist font change works in non-KJ mode in Pro version
+ Added song advance on fill-in list (KJ options cont.)

1.2.50

+ Fixed bug causing music to stop when modifying fill-in list

1.2.49

+ Siglos Pro: Added Custom extensions to Import Songs

1.2.48

* Fixed MIDI playback problems on some machines

1.2.47

* Fixed FFDShow compatibility issue
* Fixed memory issues with MP3+G playback

1.2.45

+ Added 'Lyrics advance' to General options -- it allows to display CD+G lyrics ahead of the music
+ Added 'Automatically play the playlist after loading' to General options (before it was on by default)

1.2.44

* Fixed bug causing singers not being written to the history

1.2.43

+ Siglos Pro: Added tempo changer

1.2.42

* Fixed some problems with scrolling message (hidden text was displayed for next singers)
* Closing confirmation may be disabled in Settings/KJ
* Fixed resizing problem in fill-in playlist
+ Added rotation presets
* CD missing message can now be disabled

1.2.40

* Fixed installation problems on some machines

1.2.37

* Added 'Validate database' button. It allows to remove missing files or search for songs on a different volumes

1.2.36

* One more volume problem fix. Fill-in and main volume are now fully separate and maintained between sessions

1.2.34

* Fixed problems with volume

1.2.33

+ Added track number to database export
+ Added track number search to 'Add Singer'
+ Added trigger value for interactive search results for 'Add Singer'
+ Added separate volume for Fill In playlist

1.2.32

* Fixed minor bug in Import Songs dialog

1.2.31

+ Added shortcuts for << and >>
* Fixed error causing incorrect display of the last line of some MIDI files

1.2.30

Siglos Pro:
+ Added comma detection in artist names (Beatles, The -> The Beatles)
+ Scrolling message may now be displayed in the top of the screen
+ More than one singer may be displayed in the scrolling message

1.2.29

* Fixed missing audio for some ZIP files

1.2.28

Siglos Pro:

* Added WMA+G support to database import
* Added extra tracks to CD dialog (it was impossible to select the track if it was >20)

1.2.27

* Fixed song history list removal
* Added 'Remove entire history' to History options dialog box

1.2.26

* Fixed scrolling message bug (it now skips inactive singers)
* Fixed lyrics window responsivenes to mouse clicks

1.2.25

* Fixed bug in Siglos Pro causing program to freeze when scanning for silence on some systems

1.2.23

* Fixed critical bug in Siglos Pro

1.2.22

* Fixed DivX playback in Siglos Professional
* Fixed column order in Database Import Results
+ Added multimatch search to history dialogs
+ Added full customization of Singer Announcement screen in Settings/KJ
+ Added 'Eject CD' button to CD track notification dialog
+ Key change now is remembered per song for each singer

1.2.20

Siglos Karaoke Professional:

* Added prompt if adding second same song for the singer
* Warning is displayed if only disabled singers/songs are left

1.2.17

Siglos Karaoke Professional:

* Updated Help
* Several bugfixes
* Database import speed up

1.2.14

Siglos Karaoke Professional:
* 'Add and continue' button added to Add Singer dialog
* It is possible to remove songs and singers from history
* Added additional prompt when adding singer already in the database
* Added time column selectors in KJ Settings
* Added venue support
* Added 'Goto next starts new song'
* Fade-out defined in 'Settings/General' works when using 'Goto next'
* Double-clicking a singer on rotation list opens 'Add Song' dialog
* Added 'Add Singer' list font size modifier to KJ Settings
* Added small version of 'Add Singer' so it works on 800x600 screen

1.2.13

Siglos Karaoke Professional:
* Rotation is now autosaved in case of system crash
* Decreased song loading time
* Added 'Always On Top' to View menu
* Added 'History Options' to Add Singer
* List font and selected/disabled colors are changeable in Settings/KJ
* Scrolling text settings are added to Settings/KJ
* Fixed 'Move To Next' not working in some cases
* Added Preview refresh time to Settings
* Preview is resizeable
* Added sorting to lists in Add Singer dialog box

1.2.11

Siglos Karaoke Professional (beta):
* Fixed bug causing the program to crash if used for a long time
* Fixed file matching rule bug
* Added KAR and MID formats to database import dialog box
* Added silence skipping at the beginning and at the end of CD+G songs (Settings/KJ)
* Completely redid rotation management
* Added help file

1.2.10

Siglos Karaoke Professional (beta):
* Modified import dialog box -- now it is possible to import using custom templates
* Added disc track # and filename to the song list in database view
* Database view is resizeable
* Added partial match to global search (ie. 'hot ea' will find 'Hotel California' by 'The Eagles' and 'On The Air' by 'Hot Dogs')
* Modified singer name display -- text inside parentheses is hidden, so you may add extra text to differentiate singers (eg. 'John (tall)' versus 'John (blonde)')
* Added singer rotation management
* Settings does not stop the playback
* It is now possible to add CD+G discs and files (not imported into the database) to the queue
* Added 'Rename singer' to 'Add Singer' dialog
* Added 'Restart' button
* It is possible to display the remaining song time instead of current position (change in Settings)

1.2.7

* Fixed errors with opening some ZIP files

1.2.6

* Various bugfixes

1.2.3

* Added TrackType online database that replaces FreeDB

1.2.1

+ Added Siglos Audio Processor
+ Modified multiple monitor support (important if you have more than two monitors)
* Improved Add Directory
* Files load faster

1.1.8

* Improved random image ordering
+ Added advanced recording settings

1.1.7 (2007-10-09)

+ Added video files filter to 'Open File' dialog
+ Added 'Export Playlist' command to Toolbox
* Fixed bug causing to crash when opening Settings dialog on some machines