{"id":34531,"date":"2025-11-10T07:39:08","date_gmt":"2025-11-10T07:39:08","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-ny\/34531\/"},"modified":"2025-11-10T07:39:08","modified_gmt":"2025-11-10T07:39:08","slug":"beatbox-elevates-the-karaoke-experience-in-manhattan","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-ny\/34531\/","title":{"rendered":"Beatbox Elevates the Karaoke Experience in Manhattan"},"content":{"rendered":"

Immersive karaoke venue Beatbox<\/a> has opened in Manhattan\u2019s Chelsea neighborhood.<\/p>\n

Founded by Stanford Business School alumni and best friends Lannie Rosenfield and Sara Goodison, Beatbox reimagines how people connect through performance, design, and play.<\/p>\n

Beatbox\u2019s proprietary karaoke platform features three distinct modes. \u201cMusic is the ultimate connector,\u201d says Rosenfield. \u201cWith Beatbox, we wanted to reimagine karaoke through the lens of interactivity. By developing proprietary software, we\u2019ve created modes that measure pitch accuracy, test lyric recall, and let guests perform without pressure. Pairing those features with real-time scoring and elevated production design turns each song into a shared experience that\u2019s more engaging than a traditional karaoke night and more approachable than a professional recording studio.\u201d<\/p>\n

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Designed by Zachary Pulman Design Studio<\/a>, the interiors draw inspiration from the world of music\u2014from iconic recording studios and backstage greenrooms to rock stars\u2019 home studios and concert halls.<\/p>\n

Guests enter through a full-service lounge that channels the atmosphere of a backstage hangout, complete with jewel-toned furnishings, rich wood accents, vinyl records, and concert photography.<\/p>\n

Beyond the lounge, three private karaoke suites serve as immersive stages with theatrical lighting, bold visuals, and plush seating. Performances are elevated by professional-grade vocal effects\u2014including autotune, chorus, vibrato, and low pitch\u2014that integrate the same technology found in professional recording studios.<\/p>\n

\u201cBeatbox is as much about atmosphere as it is about music,\u201d says Goodison. \u201cThe design was meant to balance intimacy with spectacle\u2014private rooms where friends can relax, alongside a lounge that feels like a recording studio. Layer in customizable playlists, LED walls, and vocal effects, and every performance feels elevated. We wanted to create an environment where first-time singers feel supported, while frequent guests continue to discover new ways to make the experience their own.\u201d<\/p>\n

Beatbox\u2019s proprietary karaoke platform offers three distinct modes of play, with gameplay unfolding across multiple screens: a tablet controller replaces traditional song binders, a 65-inch Samsung TV displays lyrics and scoring, and an 8-by-5-foot LED wall turns each song into a full-scale production.<\/p>\n

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