Customer Reviews

VocoPro GigMaster Pro 180W CD Karaoke System with Guitar and Keyboard Input

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I've been a VocoPro equipment user for many years -- most recently the Bravo "self-contained" unit (since discontinued) and have been impressed with the GigMaster's performance. I use it for home and for parties and it delivers excellent sound -- even more so when hooked up for external 200W VocoPro vocal speakers. The S-Video hookup allows for high quality display and makes me wonder how I put up with coaxial connections for all these years. Unlike the Bravo, I have had no problems playing "non-standard" CD+G discs (including "home-made" versions) and the DVD feature is great for entertainment between Karaoke sets (think classic MTV videos on a special disc set). Love the delay/reverb feature for echo on songs that need it for effect. This unit is actually better and more versatile than many of the "pro sets" I see at local Karaoke pubs.

All in all, a great purchase at a very good price. Really don't think you can find better quality and value for around $500.

I bought the Gigmaster new in June. It did not work properly from the beginning and continually got worse. It often would not load a CD-G and after several tries it might accept it but then would hesitate or stop completely while playing. Pretty embarrassing when you're in a gig.It would often play the wrong track. In September I called their tech support who had me take it to a local repair shop. It took Vocopro almost three weeks to send the replacement head that the technician said it needed. He also informed me that this is not the first one he has had to replace on a new unit becuase they are made with the cheapest componenents in China. This unit has a lot of features but , if they don't work, what good are they? I would be very reluctant to ever buy anything from Vocopro.

The machine is very easy to operate and I use the key-changing feature frequently. I've used a Bravo and a Twister and this machine is comparable. I was a little disappointed in the audio output, and it is also difficult to "steer" with the attached handle. I prefer to transport it on a dolly. Overall, I am satisfied with the GigMaster.

I got the Gigmaster for smaller venues that didn't need a full on system. It has exceeded my expectations. It has all the bells and whistles and sounds awesome. The price was awesome too.

Very nice, heavy, and portable for three months. Then it went dead. Is it worth repairing? There are no local dealers, and it will cost over $200.00 to ship one way. The power went dead, and I tried the fuse and power cord. I have no idea what to do with this thing now.

The best thing I can say about my experience with the VocoPro GigMaster is that the folks at Amazon and the reps At VocoPro have been great to deal with and that should be your first red flag!!! Why did she have to talk with all the reps??? I purchased my new GigMaster in June of 2007; one week later I had to return unit #1 because it would not play consistently and the remote did not work; songs skipped, etc....just overall malfunctions. Amazon replaced it with free shipping, no questions asked. Within less than six months of only occasional use unit #2 needed to be sent in for repairs, this time VocoPro also paid the shipping charges. Again in less than six months more repairs were needed and unit #2 had to be returned again, this time out of my pocket. On this return I talked at length with the representative and repeated the history of my ordeal and how frustrated I was and could I make an exchange or upgrade to someting else but he said there were some improvements to the machine and would I try one more replacement. I did and unit #3 came just a little over one year ago, the limited warranty length, and now the lazer reader needs to be replaced. I am not an irresponsible adult or a teenager that has abused the machines in any way and one would think that a portable karaoke machine would be able to withstand a reasonable amount of shuffling around.
This machine did have all the extras I needed and I was looking forward to a sound system that was an all-in-one unit and much easier to tote around than the PA system I used before. The inconvenience of not having a dependable machine plus the fact that the return shipping has been very expensive and time consuming completely out weighs the fact that the folks are nice to deal with. I would advise any one looking for a reliable karaoke machine to continue your search beyond the VocoPro GigMaster.

GigMaster Pro is a solid machine that allows hall-filling sound with many manual adjustments. Able to play MP3 CDs and also CD-G discs is first for VocoPro. Cabinet is solid and Music Equalizer allows flexibility of one touch "off" convenience. Speakers are powerful and overall sound is pleasantly smooth up to at least 50% volume adjustments.

Fidelity could have been better, although out of all portable "all in one", this may be the best sounding. Vocal effects adjustments are "digital", but there are only 3 (echo, reverb and delay) , thus not many options like other non-karaoke amplifier-mixer or separate effects processor.

Overall, worth every penny and will fill up a large hall with beautiful sound and options to plug in Guitar, Key Board or more speakers.

I have been shopping for the GigMaster for some time. I priced many vendors and websites. No one would even try to beat the Price on Amazon.

The system has everything the PRO systems offer at a budget price. I have connected the GigMaster to a VocoPro CDR recorder and started making my own recordings with quality sound. The only thing missing is a dual deck but, I am sure with all the ports that can be added.

Why would anyone buy a cute little under powered home system when they could have the GigMaster at the same price?

This is a great all in one karaoke system to carry anywhere. I like the rollers and handle and the box has a hole in the botton to place it on a speaker stand. It also comes with two great mics, cables and some assorted karaoke cd's to get you up and running in no time. It's a little noisy with the cooling fan going all the time but that's not a real issue considering the fact that it keeps the system cool inside while you're jamming.Great equalizer to tune your vibs to the environment.

Fun rig when it works. I've owned it almost 2 years and am on the 3rd repair for Laser Assembly, which won't read. It tends to go out approximately every 6 months. I have to haul it to Dallas for repairs by Vocopro approved tech's. Getting tired of that, the expense and time out having to go back in several weeks to pick it up & $$$; it is a two hour drive one way.

I would not recommend this Gig Master to anyone...bad quality from Vocopro. I will buy components next time from Numark or a another company. No more Vocopro products for me.