SingShot singing community

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SingShot singing community

by Chris Gilmer Aug 12th 2006

Just when you thought you might have had enough of American Idol, SingShot is released. SingShot is an online community that allows you to record your own version of thousands of songs from a database of instrumentals, including songs by The Beatles, Elton John, Judy Garland, and Jay-Z. SingShot works by providing you with your very own virtual recording studio, where you can record, store and organize your favorite recordings. To use the service you do need to be a member, and membership is free. If you don't want to sign up, you can still listen to instrumentals of songs you can sing over, as well as listen to versions people have sang.

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