Full Karaoke Automation Software
Walk-Up Songs → AI Announcements → Karaoke → Applause — All Hands-Free
SmartMic's full automation mode runs your entire karaoke night without constant DJ intervention. Walk-up songs play when singers are called, AI announces them by name, karaoke tracks load automatically, and the cycle repeats. The DJ just taps "Song Finished" between performances.
😤 The Problem with Traditional Karaoke
Paper lists get lost, messy, and cause arguments
"When am I up?" ...the #1 question DJs hear all night
No visibility into queue position for singers
Regulars get skipped, new singers dominate the list
✅ How SmartMic Solves It
Live digital queue. Singers see their position in real-time
74,000+ song catalog with instant search from any phone
Smart rotation algorithm tracks laps for fairness
DJ admin panel with one-tap queue control
🔄 The Automation Cycle
SmartMic's Auto-DJ engine manages the full performance cycle: walk-up song → announcement → karaoke performance → applause → next walk-up. Each step transitions automatically with volume ducking, crossfading, and timing that keeps the energy flowing.
Singers set a personal walk-up song in their profile — it plays when they're called to stage, just like a baseball player's entrance music. The AI announcer introduces them by name and song, then the karaoke track loads on all displays.
When the performance ends, the AI cheers and the next singer's walk-up begins. If a singer is skipped or no-shows, the system seamlessly moves to the next person in rotation.
🎶 Walk-Up Songs (*SingerVIP)
Walk-up songs are powered by Beatsource integration, giving singers access to millions of licensed tracks. They search by title or artist, save up to 10 favorites, and pick one for their entrance music each night.
DJs see walk-up songs in the queue with a 🎶 icon. In automation mode, the walk-up plays automatically. In manual mode, DJs can trigger it with one tap. Either way, it makes every singer feel like a star.
Walk-up songs are saved to the singer's profile — they work across all venues and nights. DJs who enable Beatsource in their Setup Wizard get automatic playback.
🎙️ AI Voice Announcements
Powered by ElevenLabs, the AI announcer calls singers to the stage with natural-sounding voice synthesis. Choose from multiple personalities — standard, sassy, kid-friendly, or roast mode — to match your show's vibe.
Custom announcement templates let you control exactly what the AI says. Variables like {name}, {song}, and {artist} are filled in automatically. The announcer even has different cheer lines for post-performance applause.
💰 What It Costs to Run Full Automation
SmartMic DJ Pro + AI: $79/mo. External services total approximately $35-40/mo: ElevenLabs Starter ($5/mo for 30K characters), KaraFun Bar (~$25/mo), Beatsource Pro+ ($10/mo). Total: ~$114-120/mo.
Every required service offers a free trial or free tier. You can test the complete pipeline without spending anything on external services. ElevenLabs free tier gives ~30 announcements/month, KaraFun offers a 7-day trial, and Beatsource Pro+ has a 14-day trial.
For DJs running 3-4 shows per week, full automation saves 15-20 minutes per show in manual queue management. That's 4+ hours per month you get back to focus on the audience.
⚙️ Required Accounts
Required: ElevenLabs (AI voice, free tier available), KaraFun Bar (karaoke catalog, 7-day trial). Optional: Beatsource (walk-up songs, 14-day trial), Karaoke-Version (backup catalog, free account), Google Drive (recording cloud backup, 15GB free).
All account credentials are configured through SmartMic's Setup Wizard — a guided walkthrough that takes you through each service step-by-step. No coding required.
🔥 What Makes SmartMic Different
No other karaoke software offers customer tracking, built-in monetization, AI announcements, AND venue analytics in one platform.
Customer Tracking After They Leave
Singer profiles, visit history, favorite songs. Build a community, not just a queue.
Built-In Monetization Tools
Tips, Sing Next premium queue, custom song orders ($10/song), and photographer upsells.
Venue Analytics & Marketing
Track attendance, popular songs, peak times, and push drink coupons to active singers.
AI-Powered Announcements
ElevenLabs voice AI calls singers to the stage. Customizable templates and voices.
Walk-Up Songs & Full Automation
Singers pick entrance music like a baseball walk-up. Auto-DJ handles announce → perform → cheer → next in a hands-free cycle.
Event Photographer Integration
Photographers earn money with 3-tier photo packages. Built-in order management.
Night-Over-Night Reports
Compare venues, track growth, export data. Know exactly how your shows are performing.
Best Karaoke Software in Kansas City
SmartMic is proudly built and used in Kansas City. Our DJs run shows at venues across the metro every week. Whether you're a bar owner looking for a karaoke system or a DJ needing rotation software, SmartMic is the local choice trusted by Kansas City's karaoke community.
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