cdg to mp3+g converter in ubuntu?

[throatgorge]

Hi, I had some software for creating CDG files for karaoke but at the bar the DJ's computer only runs mp3+g. I only found one application that converts in windows, but it costs too much and now that I'm using linux, I figure if it exists it might be free.
Not much luck finding any linux karaoke software.
What about a CDG player that will function without installation; the bar owns my DJ's computer so I can't install anything-- plus it's a windows machine.

[andrew.46]

Not much luck finding any linux karaoke software.

I do not know much about this format but I note that the latest MPlayer plays cdg files (with a few problems) while the latest vlc appears to play the same files quite well, screenshot attached. Not sure if this is any help to you though....

[GeoMX]

the latest MPlayer plays cdg files (with a few problems)
My Mplayer version does not seem to play cdg files.
Where could I find information about this feature? (Haven't found the correct site)

[andrew.46]

My Mplayer version does not seem to play cdg files.
Where could I find information about this feature? (Haven't found the correct site)

You can test your copy of MPLayer as follows:



andrew@skamandros~$ mplayer -vc help | grep -i 'cdg'
ffcdgraphics ffmpeg working FFmpeg CD-Graphics [cdgraphics]


and if you come up empty you will need to upgrade. You can have a shot at building your own:

Howto: Build the svn MPlayer under the latest release version of Ubuntu
http://ubuntuforums.org/showthread.php?t=1542240

or try this PPA:

MPlayer Daily Builds
https://launchpad.net/~motumedia/+archive/mplayer-daily

Getting vlc to work in this way is a slightly more complex proposition...

[GeoMX]

I've added the PPA and now I can play cdg files, thanks a lot for your help :).

[andrew.46]

I've added the PPA and now I can play cdg files, thanks a lot for your help :).

No problem, good to see the issue resolved for you!