Platinum Alpha base, microphone, and remote control The Xtreme Diamond looks and feels like it was made out of cheap plastic, while the Platinum Alpha looks like it was assembled using parts made by different companies. Xtreme Magic Sing Diamond HD & Platinum Alpha Xtreme Magic Sing Diamond HD base unit We compared three flagships: Platinum Alpha, Grand Videoke Symphony 2.0 Plus, and the Xtreme Magic Sing Diamond HD. Unless you are running a business, avoid cabinet-type machines that come with a television screen and speakers. Look for a karaoke system that is durable and portable. Look for a videoke system that is portable, unlike these coin-operated videoke machines (source: OLX.PH) It is also a seasonal piece of equipment, one that you may want to bring with you to the beach in the summer, or when you visit your lolo and lola during Christmas. Like your television or home entertainment system, a karaoke system is a long-term investment that should last at least 5-10 years, depending on how frequently you use it. Look for a system that contains songs recorded using real instruments. Imagine telling an electronic piano what keys to press, which is what they were designed for in the first place. This is because MIDI sequences are not actual recordings but rather a set of instructions telling digital synthesizers the sequence of notes to play, the speed, and the instrument to be used. MIDI tracks are used by most karaoke machines, but they tend to sound unnatural. Now that you’ve seen the song list, you should try to listen and audition the songs yourself. Some karaoke units also feature songs from other Philippine dialects like Ilokano, Bisaya, and Pangasinan. Look out for Chinese, K-Pop, J-Pop songs too, unless you are into those things. The Platinum Karaoke contained what appeared to be French and Spanish songs. Platinum Alpha claims to have over 17000 English and OPM songs … are these foreign language songs included in the count? Watch out for foreign songs that do nothing more than pad the song list. Take the time to browse through the songs list, which thankfully can be found online for the three brands that we’ve mentioned: Look for a system that contains the songs you like to sing. The song list varies from system to system, and some of the newest songs can only be found in expansion chips. Nursery rhymes, traditional songs, and duplicates in the Platinum Karaoke Platinum and Xtreme both contain the public domain song “Happy Birthday To You”, and the Platinum has three different versions of that same song. Some of these duplicates, like “Bring Me To Life” by Evanescence, appear four or five times and sound almost exactly the same.
Though the Platinum Alpha contains the biggest selection of songs, many of these appear to be duplicated. How many times do you have to be brought to life? Apparently, five times according to Platinum Alpha Grand Videoke, meanwhile, proudly lists 6,110 manually-selected songs with no duplicates and no “public domain” songs. Xtreme Magic Sing’s newest systems contain over 5,145 songs. Platinum boasts a repertoire of 17,056 OPM and English songs. If we were to narrow it down to a single criterion for choosing a karaoke system, it would be this.įor this category, we compared the song lists of three brands: the Platinum Karaoke, Xtreme Magic Sing, and the Grand Videoke, which we reviewed last year. Song selection Platinum Alpha features songs in Tagalog, Visayan, and Pangasinan So, we went on a mission and visited appliance and music stores in Metro Manila to see what’s out there and do the research work for you.ġ. The worst thing that could happen is for you to spend your hard-earned cash on something that would only end up gathering dust in your home. Those things have evolved over the years, and let’s face it – getting or replacing one can be a wallet-stretching exercise. If you haven’t been keeping up with the latest technology trends, choosing a good karaoke machine may be a challenge – not to mention the lack of knowledge in buying anything is risky. Like most Pinoys, we absolutely love to sing at these gatherings, and why not? All you need are some drinks, your favorite chichirya, a karaoke (aka videoke) machine, and you are all set for a night of fun, food, and music.Įven if you’re not the singing type, a bottle or two of San Mig Light should loosen the tension and boost your confidence. Summer is finally here! For many Filipinos this is a time to get together and bond with friends and family.
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