Karaoke for Xbox 360 Brings the Fun of Singing Home

Karaoke for Xbox 360 Brings the Fun of Singing Home


The KARAOKE Channel to collaborate on a new entertainment service for
Xbox LIVE



MONTREAL, Nov. 19, 2012 /PRNewswire/ - The KARAOKE Channel, a property
of Stingray Music USA Inc., an affiliate of the innovative
Montreal-based provider of multi-platform music services Stingray
Digital Group Inc., today announced their collaboration on "Karaoke"
for Xbox 360, an exciting new entertainment service that will be
available for download through Xbox LIVE in time for the holidays.



The KARAOKE Channel will draw on its leading expertise in the karaoke
business to provide Xbox LIVE members with streaming of a complete
library of karaoke songs, further enriching the unique experience Xbox
360 owners already enjoy.  With a library of over 8,000 songs including
the latest hits and golden oldies, in top genres like Pop, Rock,
Country, R&B/Hip-Hop and more, there will be songs for everyone in the
family to enjoy.



"As the owner of the world's largest licensed karaoke library and
karaoke service on TV and Internet, the KARAOKE Channel will combine
its expertise with the advanced capabilities of the Xbox 360 platform
from Microsoft to develop the best in-home karaoke experience ever,"
says Eric Boyko, President and CEO of Stingray Digital Group Inc. "Now
anyone can access our vast library and sing in a fun and interactive
way right from their Xbox."


"Karaoke" for Xbox 360 is simply fun


"Karaoke" for Xbox 360 is easy to launch and makes it easy to sing.
Karaoke fans will sing along to scrolling lyrics on screen while their
avatar performs the song on stage with a full complement of stage
props, backup band and an adoring audience. The more songs are sung and
poses struck, the more moola, props, fans and fun are earned as
achievements are awarded.



Songs don't require downloading; they play immediately via streaming for
a robust karaoke experience. To keep the party going, songs can be
queued via the top navigation through search, browse or SmartGlass
integration, which connects a tablet or mobile device to the Xbox 360
console. Songs can be added to Favorites so they're super-easy to find,
or can be found through the History list to sing them over and over
again. Other options include key change and a lead vocal track to help
sing less familiar songs. To access all of the features, an Xbox 360
Headset, Xbox Wireless Microphone or an Xbox 360 compatible USB
microphone is required.



Available on Xbox LIVE in time for the holidays, "Karaoke" for Xbox 360
will have a selection of free sample songs that will change frequently.
Full access to the entire library is available for blocks of 2, 6 or 24
hours by redeeming Microsoft Points. Songs are added to the library on
a regular basis as they are produced and licensed, giving everyone a
great reason to launch The KARAOKE Channel on Xbox LIVE to discover new
songs to sing.


About The KARAOKE Channel


The KARAOKE Channel, with a library of thousands of professional quality
karaoke songs, has been spreading the fun of karaoke on TV, as a video
on demand service available in more than 55 million homes worldwide,
online, with The KARAOKE Channel ONLINE community and download store,
and as a mobile app for iPhone and iPod touch and Android. For more
information, visit www.thekaraokechannel.com 


About Stingray Digital Group Inc.:


Stingray Digital Group Inc. is the leading multi-platform music service
provider in the world, with more than 75 million subscribers in 56
different countries. Its properties include:



-- Galaxie, the leading digital music service on TV in Canada and
in the US (www.galaxie.ca);
-- The KARAOKE Channel, the world's largest licensed karaoke
library and karaoke service on TV and Internet
(www.thekaraokechannel.com);
-- Music Choice Europe, the leading digital music service on TV in
Europe and Africa
(www.musicchoiceinternational.com);
-- Concert TV, a video-on-demand service distributed to 45 million
homes in the US and in Canada
(www.concerttv.com);
-- Stingray360, a leader in sensorial marketing solutions for
businesses
(www.stingray360.com);
-- Stingray Music, music licensing for film, television,
advertising and other
(www.stingray-music.com).


Stingray Digital Group Inc. is majority-owned by Telesystem, Novacap and
Boyko Investment Corporation. Headquartered in Montreal, Quebec, the
company has 200 employees in offices across Canada and additional
offices in Charlotte, Los Angeles and London, England. For more
information, visit www.stingraydigital.com.




SOURCE STINGRAY DIGITAL MEDIA GROUP INC.

STINGRAY DIGITAL MEDIA GROUP INC.

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