For DJs and karaoke hosts

You run the karaoke. The requests stay under control.

Karanote is online software for DJs and karaoke hosts that collects song requests via QR code and manages the singer queue in real time. Guests join from the browser—no app, no registration.

Try free for 14 days

All features includedNo credit card required

See how it works
You manage the turns
Request queue on the DJ dashboard, with the current singer highlighted
Guests choose
Guest catalog with title or artist search and buttons to add songs

Use your own system for the backing tracks. Karanote handles the requests.

Ready for your next karaoke night.

  1. Create the room

    Set up the space your guests will access.

  2. Start and share the QR

    Guests join from their phone, with no app and no registration.

  3. Receive and manage requests

    Follow the queue in real time and keep control of the night.

The queue updates. You stay in control.

Receive requests from your guests' phones and organise the turns during the night.

Queue rows with controls to reorder, edit and decline requests
  • Reorder, edit, or decline requests
  • Set limits per person
  • Message the singer directly
Messages between the DJ and a singer in the dashboard

Talk to the singers

Message whoever requested a song without leaving the dashboard.

Guests pick a song and follow their place in the queue.

Karaoke catalog browsable on a guest’s phone

Your catalog, on their phone

Guests search by title or artist and send the request from your catalog.

Import from Excel or CSV, generate the catalog from a folder, or add songs manually.

The catalog contains the list of your songs. The backing tracks stay in the system you use to play them.

Next up, visible in the room

Show the QR code, current singer, and who’s next on a dedicated screen.

It opens in the browser, in a resizable window or full screen.

Venue screen with QR code, current singer, and upcoming turns

Between karaoke nights, too.

Review your karaoke nights

See requests, songs sung, and how the queue evolved.

Chart of how the queue evolved during the night

Show your upcoming events

Publish your events in the guests’ room.

Karaoke Contest event card in the guest room

Karaoke hosts who use it on the night.

“The chat feature is great too. I saw people having fun like in the good old days of bar phones. An excellent and well-made tool.”

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“The nights run smoothly, and everyone is happy. The queue is perfectly managed, and there are no complaints about waiting times. People know exactly when their turn is. The chat feature is great too. I saw people having fun like in the good old days of bar phones. An excellent and well-made tool.”

“A fun, reliable, and especially useful method to always keep track of your turn.”

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“Just enter your name and request your song to join the karaoke. You’ll have a real-time queue and can chat privately with others or message me directly. A fun, reliable, and especially useful method to always keep track of your turn.”

Francesco

Nigredo Live Music

Bring it to your next karaoke night.

Try all features for 14 days from registration. No credit card needed.

Try free for 14 days

After the trial you can continue with a subscription or a single-night pass. Your account stays accessible after it expires.

Frequently asked questions

The essentials on requests, catalog, screen and the free trial.

What is Karanote?

It’s a tool for DJs and karaoke hosts that collects requests via QR code and lets you manage the queue, catalog, and messages during the night.

Do guests need to install an app or create an account?

No. They join from the browser via QR code or link and send requests without registering.

Does Karanote play backing tracks or show lyrics?

No. It handles request management; you keep using your own karaoke system for music and lyrics.

How do I prepare the catalog?

Import from Excel or CSV, generate it from a folder on your computer, or add songs manually. Guests can browse it and search by title or artist.

Can I manage the order of singers?

Yes. You can reorder the queue, edit and decline requests, and set limits per person.

Can I show turns on another screen?

Yes. The venue screen opens in a resizable or full-screen browser window, with QR code, current singer, and upcoming singers.

Do guests need to be in the venue to join?

No. They can also join through a shared link.

When do the 14 days start?

From registration. The trial includes all features and does not require a credit card.

What happens when it expires?

You can still access the account, but starting nights, editing the catalog, and other operational features require a plan or pass.

Can I use it for occasional nights?

Yes. Besides subscriptions, single-night passes are available.