Siglos Karaoke Player and Recorder for Windows PC
Windows karaoke player software for CD+G, MP3+G, YouTube karaoke, recording, key change, and tempo control.
Turn a Windows PC into a karaoke player and recorder
Siglos Karaoke Player/Recorder 2 is built for home singers, practice sessions, and small parties. It plays common karaoke formats, shows lyrics full-screen, records your voice, and gives you key and tempo controls that a normal media player does not provide.
Siglos Karaoke Player/Recorder 2 is the current replacement for the discontinued Power CD+G Player Pro.
Siglos Karaoke Player main window
Enhanced CD+G lyrics in Siglos Karaoke Player
Siglos Karaoke Player/Recorder 2 features
Siglos Karaoke Player/Recorder 2 turns a Windows PC or laptop into a flexible home karaoke system. It plays CD+G discs, MP3+G and ZIP collections, MIDI/KAR songs, video karaoke, and YouTube karaoke; displays lyrics full-screen on a TV or second monitor; and lets singers change key or tempo, manage playlists, record vocals, and create MP3 or WAV mixes of their performances.
- Play CD+G discs, MP3+G, ZIP, MIDI/KAR, BIN, KMA, MCG, and popular video karaoke formats
- Search for and play YouTube karaoke tracks
- Record singing and mix the vocal with the backing track
- Export processed recordings as MP3 or WAV files
- Change song key and tempo during playback
- Control guide vocals in multiplex karaoke tracks
- Build and save playlists for practice sessions or parties
- Display full-screen lyrics on a TV, projector, or second monitor
- Enhance classic CD+G graphics for modern displays
Who this karaoke player is for
Choose Siglos Karaoke Player/Recorder 2 when you want karaoke player software for Windows that can handle a real karaoke collection. It is a good fit for home karaoke, vocal practice, family parties, small gatherings, and anyone who wants to play CD+G or MP3+G songs from a computer instead of relying on a dedicated karaoke machine.
If you host public shows, manage singer rotation, or need customers to request songs from phones, use Siglos Karaoke Professional instead. Player/Recorder is the simpler choice for playback, recording, playlists, key change, tempo control, and a full-screen lyric display.
Supported karaoke formats
Karaoke files are not all the same. A normal music or video player may open the audio but fail to show CD+G lyrics, open MP3+G ZIP files correctly, or manage karaoke playlists. Siglos Player/Recorder is designed for karaoke-specific formats.
See the official supported file types guide for the detailed extension list.
| Format | How Siglos Player/Recorder handles it |
|---|---|
| CD+G discs | Plays compatible CD+G discs from a computer CD/DVD drive that can read CD+G graphics. |
| MP3+G and ZIP | Plays paired MP3/CDG files and ZIP karaoke files from your hard drive. |
| MIDI and KAR | Opens MIDI karaoke songs with synchronized lyrics. |
| BIN, KMA, and MCG | Supports older and professional karaoke library formats. |
| Video karaoke | Plays AVI, MP4, MPEG, and other video files supported by Windows. |
| YouTube karaoke | Searches and plays YouTube karaoke tracks from inside the application. |
Software vs hardware karaoke players
A hardware karaoke player can be simple, but a Windows karaoke player is more flexible when your song library contains discs, MP3+G files, ZIP files, MIDI songs, and videos. You can store a large collection on a hard drive, search faster, record performances, update the software, and connect a laptop to a TV for lyrics.
| Option | Best use | Limitations |
|---|---|---|
| Siglos Karaoke Player/Recorder 2 | Home PC karaoke, playback, recording, CD+G/MP3+G/MIDI/video support, and full-screen lyrics. | Windows software; not a native Mac or mobile app. |
| General media player | Basic audio or video files. | Usually misses CD+G graphics, MP3+G ZIP handling, karaoke recording, and singer-screen controls. |
| Browser karaoke | Quick online songs. | Less useful for local karaoke libraries, offline playback, CD+G discs, and recording. |
| Hardware karaoke machine | Simple fixed setups. | Less flexible for mixed digital collections and computer-based library management. |
| KJ hosting software | Bars, clubs, and professional shows. | More complex than most home singers need. |
How to set up karaoke on a Windows PC
- Install Siglos Karaoke Player/Recorder 2 and test the free trial with your own files or discs.
- Add your CD+G, MP3+G, ZIP, MIDI/KAR, video, or YouTube karaoke songs.
- Connect speakers, headphones, or a mixer before setting music and microphone levels.
- Connect a TV or second monitor with HDMI if you want full-screen lyrics for singers.
- Test key change, tempo change, playlists, and recording before a party or practice session.
When the software is installed, the official playback guide explains how to load files, discs, and playlist songs.
How to record karaoke on a PC
Siglos records your microphone while the karaoke track plays. You can listen back with the same track or use Siglos Audio Processor to combine the vocal and music in an MP3 or WAV file.
- Connect and select your microphone. In Windows, choose the microphone or audio interface you want to use as the recording input.
- Check the recording level. In Siglos, open Settings > Recording, select the input, and speak into the microphone. The Recording preview should show a green bar. Adjust the input level so the signal is clear without distortion.
- Choose the vocal file. Select MP3 or WAV and the folder where Siglos should save the recorded voice.
- Load a karaoke song and click Record. Recording stops when the song ends or when you click Stop. Pause is unavailable while recording.
- Listen back or make a mix. Replay the karaoke song with Recorded vocal on/off enabled, or open Siglos Audio Processor to balance the music and vocal, correct latency, add reverb, and export an MP3 or WAV file.
For every setting and troubleshooting step, see the recording settings guide. The Audio Processor guide explains mixing and export options.
Select the recording device, check the input preview, and choose the vocal file format and location.
Playback and practice controls
The key changer and tempo changer help adapt a song to the singer without tying pitch and speed together. You can also control guide vocals in multiplex tracks and save playlists for practice sessions or parties.
Full-screen lyrics and CD+G graphics
For a real karaoke setup, the singer should see lyrics clearly while the computer remains available for controls. Siglos supports full-screen mode and dual-monitor output, so you can keep the control window on a laptop and show the lyric screen on a TV, projector, or second monitor.
CD+G graphics enhancement helps older lyric graphics look cleaner on modern screens.
Standard CD+G graphics before enhancement
Enhanced CD+G graphics in Siglos
Player/Recorder vs Siglos Professional
| Use case | Recommended product | Reason |
|---|---|---|
| Play and record karaoke on a Windows PC | Siglos Karaoke Player/Recorder 2 | Simple playback, recording, key change, tempo change, YouTube karaoke, and full-screen lyrics. |
| Run a bar, club, or paid KJ show | Siglos Karaoke Professional | Adds singer rotation, remote song requests, singer history, announcements, filler music, and show management. |
| Play CD+G or MP3+G files from a collection | Siglos Karaoke Player/Recorder 2 | Works as a CDG player and MP3+G player with playlists and recording. |
System requirements
Our software runs on Windows 11 and Windows 10. Needs at least 3 GB free RAM. We recommend systems with 16GB of total RAM memory. It will not work on Mac.
Download the Siglos Karaoke Player/Recorder 2 trial
$59 USD
Includes 1 year of free updates and full technical support.
Loyalty Discount: Own other PowerKaraoke software? You get $10 discount.
Frequently asked questions
What is the best karaoke player software for Windows PC?
Siglos Karaoke Player/Recorder 2 is a strong Windows karaoke player because it supports CD+G discs, MP3+G, ZIP, MIDI/KAR, video karaoke, YouTube karaoke, voice recording, key change, tempo control, and full-screen lyrics.
Can Siglos play CD+G and MP3+G karaoke files?
Yes. Siglos works as a CDG player and MP3+G player for Windows. It supports CD+G discs, CDG/BIN files, MP3+G pairs, ZIP karaoke files, MIDI/KAR karaoke, and common video karaoke formats supported by Windows.
Can I record my singing with this karaoke player?
Yes. Siglos includes a built-in recording feature that captures your voice while the karaoke track plays. You can listen to the recording afterward and use it for practice or sharing.
Does Siglos work on Windows 10 and Windows 11?
Yes. Siglos Karaoke Player/Recorder 2 is compatible with Windows 10 and Windows 11 on both 32-bit and 64-bit systems.
Is Siglos a hardware karaoke machine?
No. Siglos is karaoke player software for Windows. It lets a PC or laptop act as a karaoke system when connected to your speakers, microphone setup, TV, or second monitor.
What is the difference between Siglos Player/Recorder and Siglos Karaoke Professional?
Siglos Player/Recorder is for personal karaoke playback and recording. Siglos Karaoke Professional is for KJs who host live shows and need singer rotation, remote song requests, announcements, singer history, and venue-oriented controls.