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Invite-Only Beta

Professional Karaoke Software.
Cloud-Connected Audience Engagement.

NexaDeck is professional karaoke DJ software with Rust-powered audio, smart singer rotation, and multi-display support. NexaLive lets your audience request songs from their phones in 30 seconds — no app, no account, no friction. Together, they're the only integrated desktop + cloud karaoke platform on the market.

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NexaDeck + NexaLive Product Screenshot

Built for professional karaoke DJs and venues worldwide

Any SizeSong Library Supported
3Platforms (Mac, Win, Linux)
30sSong Request Time
0Apps to Download
The Problem

Karaoke DJs Deserve Better Than Legacy Software and Paper Slips

Most professional karaoke software was designed in the 2000s for Windows XP. Song requests still happen on paper slips or shouted across the bar. DJs are tethered to their laptops. Audiences have no way to browse the songbook or track their request status. There's a better way.

×Legacy software crashes during shows
Rust-powered engine built for stability and native performance
×Paper song slips are chaotic
Digital requests with automatic library matching
×DJ is tethered to the laptop
Mobile DJ Panel works from any phone, any network
×Software only runs on Windows
NexaDeck runs on Mac, Windows, and Linux
×Audience can't see available songs
Your full library browsable from any device via NexaLive
×No way to promote shows online
DJ hub pages with live status and upcoming schedule
Desktop Application

NexaDeck — Professional Karaoke Show Control

NexaDeck is where the show happens. A professional-grade desktop application built from the ground up for karaoke DJs who demand reliability, audio quality, and workflow efficiency. Powered by a custom Rust audio engine, NexaDeck handles CDG+MP3 lyrics, MP4 video karaoke, and audio-only tracks with professional DSP that legacy karaoke software simply cannot match.

  • Rust-Powered Audio: Independent pitch shift (±12 semitones) and tempo control (0.5x–2.0x) with SoundTouch DSP — the same engine used in studio tools like Audacity
  • Smart Singer Rotation: Drag-and-drop queue management with away status, duplicate prevention, and configurable insertion strategies
  • Multi-Display Output: Dedicated DJ view and audience screen with synchronized CDG lyrics, scrolling singer marquee, and custom branding
  • Library Intelligence: Smart search across 10,000+ songs with instant results, MusicBrainz enrichment, and BLAKE3 duplicate detection
  • Buffer Music System: Automatic background music between performances with drag-and-drop queue management
  • Offline-First: Your show runs on your hardware, your library, your terms. Cloud features enhance — they never gate
NexaDeck Desktop Application Screenshot
NexaDeck Audience Display View
Cloud Platform

NexaLive — Cloud-Powered Audience Engagement

NexaLive connects your audience to your show in real time. Patrons scan a QR code, browse your songbook, and submit song requests from their phone — no app download, no account creation, no friction. DJs get a cloud-based show management dashboard, real-time request queue, and a mobile DJ panel that works from anywhere in the world.

  • Zero-Friction Requests: Audience requests songs in 30 seconds. Scan, search, tap. No app. No account. Just music.
  • Your Library, Cloud-Searchable: Full-text search with genre filtering, version badges, and rich metadata. Sync your catalog from NexaDeck in minutes.
  • Mobile DJ Panel: Control NexaDeck from your phone — play, pause, skip, manage rotation, handle requests. Works from any network, anywhere.
  • Venue Kiosk Mode: Turn any tablet into a song request station with PIN-protected exit and auto-reset between patrons
  • Show Discovery: Every DJ gets a branded landing page with live show status, upcoming schedule, and browsable songbook
  • Real-Time Updates: Patrons see live queue position and wait time estimates. WebSocket-powered — no page refreshing needed.
NexaLive Song Request Kiosk on Phone
NexaLive DJ Dashboard
Better Together

How NexaDeck + NexaLive Work Together

No competitor offers both professional desktop show control AND cloud audience engagement. When NexaDeck connects to NexaLive, requests flow from audience phones to the DJ's desktop — with pro audio, CDG lyrics, and full rotation management.

1

Audience Scans QR Code

A patron scans the QR code on a table card, TV screen, or social media post. No app download required — NexaLive runs in any browser.

2

Browse & Request Songs

They search your entire song library by title, artist, or genre. Tap a song, enter a display name, and submit — done in 30 seconds.

3

Request Arrives on NexaDeck

The request flows through NexaLive's cloud to NexaDeck on the DJ's laptop. Automatic library matching scores each request against your local catalog.

4

DJ Accepts & Queues

Accept with one tap. The song is added to the singer rotation. The patron sees their queue position and estimated wait time update in real time.

5

Singer Performs

NexaDeck plays the track with CDG lyrics on the audience screen, professional audio DSP, and all the show management features the DJ needs.

6

DJ Controls From Anywhere

The DJ can manage the entire show from their phone via the NexaLive Mobile DJ Panel — play, pause, skip, rotate, handle new requests — from any network.

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Why Switch?

NexaDeck + NexaLive vs. The Competition

See how the only integrated desktop + cloud karaoke platform stacks up against legacy alternatives. No other solution offers professional show control AND audience engagement in one connected system.

FeatureNexaDeck + NexaLivePCDJ KaraokiKaraFun ProKarmaVirtualDJ
Platform SupportMac, Win, LinuxWindows onlyMac, Win, WebWindows onlyMac, Win
Local Library Support❌ (stream only)
Pitch + Tempo Control✅ Independent✅ Basic✅ Auto-Pitch
Professional DSP Modes✅ Rubberband + Turntable
Singer Rotation✅ Advanced✅ Basic❌ Basic
Audience Song Requests✅ Integrated✅ SongBookDB✅ SingNext
QR Code Requests
Mobile DJ Control✅ Cloud relay
Kiosk Mode
Show Discovery Page
Real-time Queue Tracking
Offline Operation
Custom Branding
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Built For You

Who Uses NexaDeck + NexaLive?

Whether you're a professional KJ running 5 shows a week, a bar owner looking to modernize your karaoke nights, or a mobile entertainment company impressing clients at private events — NexaDeck + NexaLive adapts to your workflow.

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Professional Karaoke DJs

You run 3–7 shows a week at bars and venues. You need reliable software that handles large catalogs, fair rotation, and audience engagement without adding complexity. NexaDeck replaces your aging show control software while NexaLive modernizes audience interaction with digital requests, live queue tracking, and a mobile DJ panel.

  • Replace paper slips with zero-friction digital requests
  • Control your show from the dance floor, not just the laptop
  • Import and search your entire CDG/MP4 library instantly
  • Professional pitch and tempo control for every singer
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Bars & Venues

You want a modern, tech-forward karaoke experience that impresses your patrons and keeps them coming back. NexaLive's kiosk mode turns a tablet into a request station. Your branded hub page promotes shows online. QR code requests mean every phone at the bar is a song request terminal.

  • Kiosk mode on venue tablets with PIN-protected exit
  • Branded DJ landing pages to promote karaoke nights
  • QR codes on table cards and screens for instant access
  • Real-time queue display keeps patrons engaged
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Mobile Entertainment Companies

You run karaoke at private events, corporate functions, and parties across different locations. You need portable, reliable software that works anywhere and impresses clients. NexaDeck's offline-first design means the show runs even in basements with no WiFi, while NexaLive adds modern audience engagement when connectivity is available.

  • Offline-first: shows run on your hardware, no internet needed
  • Cross-platform: bring your Mac, Windows, or Linux machine
  • Professional audio DSP impresses corporate clients
  • Cloud features activate when WiFi is available
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What Makes NexaDeck + NexaLive Different

Only Integrated Desktop + Cloud

No competitor offers both professional desktop show control AND a cloud audience engagement platform in one connected system. DJs using competing software must cobble together third-party tools that never truly integrate.

Zero-Friction Audience Experience

Every competing request system requires an app download, account creation, or complex interface. NexaLive is scan-search-tap — your audience requests songs in 30 seconds with no downloads and no signups.

DJ Liberation — Control From Anywhere

No competing karaoke software offers cloud-based mobile control. DJs are physically tethered to their laptops. NexaLive's DJ Panel works from any phone, on any network, anywhere in the world.

Professional Audio That Competitors Can't Match

NexaDeck's Rust-powered audio engine delivers independent pitch and tempo control, rubberband mode, and turntable mode. Most competitors offer basic key change at best. Browser-based platforms can't match native performance.

Offline-First, Cloud-Enhanced

Streaming platforms fail when the internet drops. NexaDeck never depends on connectivity for core show operations. Cloud features enhance the experience — they never gate it. Your show runs on your hardware.

Respects Your Existing Library

Professional KJs have invested thousands building CDG and MP4 collections. Streaming platforms force you to abandon that investment. NexaDeck supports your existing files while adding smart search, metadata enrichment, and cloud sync.

Cross-Platform From Day One

PCDJ Karaoki, Karma, and CompuHost are Windows-only. NexaDeck runs on Mac, Windows, and Linux — meeting DJs where they are rather than dictating their hardware choice.

Modern Show Discovery

No competing platform gives DJs a branded web presence with live show status, upcoming schedules, and a browsable songbook. NexaLive turns every DJ into a discoverable destination.

Beta Access

Get Early Access to the Complete Platform

NexaDeck is currently in invite-only beta. There is no way to purchase the software at this time. Join the waitlist to receive an invite code, a free perpetual license, and 1 year of updates.

Beta Testers Receive

Free NexaDeck License

Beta testers receive a free perpetual NexaDeck license with 1 year of updates. Help us test and shape the product, and keep your license forever — even after general availability launch.

  • Perpetual license at no cost
  • 1 year of updates and new features
  • Early access to upcoming capabilities
  • Direct feedback channel to the dev team
  • Mac, Windows & Linux support

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What to Look for in Professional Karaoke Software

Choosing the right karaoke DJ software is one of the most important decisions a professional KJ can make. Your software is the backbone of every show — it manages your song library, controls audio playback, handles singer rotation, and determines the experience your audience has. Here's what to consider when evaluating karaoke hosting software in 2026.

Platform Compatibility

Many legacy karaoke applications are Windows-only, which limits DJs who prefer macOS or Linux. Cross-platform support means you're not locked into a specific operating system. NexaDeck supports Windows, macOS, and Linux — so your choice of hardware never limits your choice of software.

Audio Quality and Control

Professional KJs need more than basic playback. Pitch shifting (key control) is essential for matching songs to singers' vocal ranges. Independent tempo control lets you adjust speed without affecting pitch. The best karaoke software uses native audio engines — not browser-based audio — for reliable, low-latency performance. NexaDeck's Rust-powered engine with SoundTouch DSP delivers studio-grade audio processing with sub-millisecond latency.

Library Management

A professional KJ's song library is their most valuable asset — often representing thousands of dollars in purchased CDG and MP4 files. Your karaoke software should support your existing library formats, offer fast search across large catalogs, and provide tools for metadata enrichment and duplicate detection. Avoid platforms that require you to abandon your library for a streaming-only model.

Audience Engagement

Modern audiences expect to interact with their phones — ordering food, paying tabs, and requesting songs. Karaoke software that still relies on paper slips is fighting an uphill battle. Look for integrated digital song requests, QR code access, and real-time queue tracking. NexaLive provides all of this with zero friction — no app download required for your audience.

Offline Reliability

Internet connections fail. WiFi drops. Cellular service is spotty in basements and rural venues. Your karaoke software should never depend on the cloud for its core function — playing music and managing rotation. Cloud features should enhance the experience, not gate it. NexaDeck is offline-first by design: the show always goes on.

Join the NexaDeck Beta

NexaDeck is in invite-only beta. Join the waitlist and we'll send your invite when it's your turn. Beta testers receive a free perpetual license with 1 year of updates.

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