freedb is a free CDDB compliant Internet based database for CDs. Although originally intended for standard audio CDs it will work just as good for Karaoke discs (CD+G).
CDGFix 3 Super supports looking up CDs in freedb as well as submitting new entries. By default CDGFix 3 Super consults freedb automatically when a Karaoke disc is loaded into the Project window. freedb bahaviour can be configured on the freedb Lookup page in the Settings dialog.
When CDGFix 3 Super contacts freedb to lookup a CD and receives more than one match you will see the Select Disc dialog. This dialog presents the matches returned from freedb so you can browse them and select the one that is correct. Multiple matches can be returned from freedb because some CDs have tha same signature (same number of tracks with the same play length). Once you have selected the correct entry, or if only one entry was found, the Project list will be populated with titles and artist names for the tracks. If no match was found for your CD you will be notified about this by a message.
Since freedb is a free service it depends on the user community to keep it up to date. CDGFix 3 Super supports submitting CD entries to freedb in a simple way. With the disc loaded into the Project window you start by filling in titles and artist names. This can be done either manually using the Edit Track dialog, or by loading the information from a disc lookup catalog. Once the information is correct you simply select Submit to freedb on the project Tools menu. Fill in the fields in this dialog and click Submit.
By submitting new entries and/or correcting existing entries you participate in the process of helping others in having easy access to updated information for their Karaoke discs.