While abandonware is a gray area for software, karaoke tracks are music. Downloading a full Rigmar collection from a torrent site may violate copyright law even if the manufacturer is defunct, as the songwriting royalties are still owned by publishers (BMI, ASCAP, SESAC).
In the vast, glittering world of karaoke, certain names stand out as pillars of the industry. You have Sound Choice, Sunfly, and Zoom. But for the dedicated enthusiast—the person who has sifted through thousands of MP3+G files or built a home server dedicated to weekend sing-alongs—there is a name that evokes a special kind of respect: The Rigmar Karaoke Collection . rigmar karaoke collection
It is no secret that a significant portion of the Rigmar collection circulates via peer-to-peer networks. Because the physical discs are out of print and the original company has effectively vanished from the commercial market (their official website domain has bounced between squatters for years), fans have taken preservation into their own hands. While abandonware is a gray area for software,