Microsoft today announced its partnership with Eatsleepmusic Corporation (http://www.eatsleepmusic.com) to provide downloadable karaoke songs for Microsoft's breakout party title, Xbox Music Mixer. This downloadable content will be available the moment Xbox Music Mixer hits retail shelves on October 14 for a suggested retail price of $39.99 (U.S.).

Take the party to the next level with the multipurpose Xbox Music Mixer. Transfer favorite MP3s, audio files and digital photos from PC to Xbox effortlessly with the Xbox Music Mixer PC Transfer Tool. Enter the Rave Mode to add real-time audio effects and transitions to music selections, creating the ultimate sensory experience. The Xbox Music Player feature breathes new life into music, with options to mix, match, shuffle and add dazzling 2-D and 3-D on-screen visual effects. Transform ordinary photos into incredible multimedia slide shows with the Photo Album Viewer; complete with synched music, sound effects and even narratives. And when the party is about to hit its stride, bring down the house with the Karaoke feature. Grab the included microphone and showcase your vocal talents (or lack thereof) by singing along with more than a dozen karaoke hits from a variety of artists. Or, take it to the next level with a little free-form action. With digital vocal-stripping technology, you can remove the vocals from your favorite CDs and audio files -- making nearly any karaoke request possible. Once you get it right, record your performances for playback anytime. Now it�s even easier to create the ultimate party right in your living room.