RadioBOSS 7.2 [beta]

[djsoft]

One of the features I really could use... Is more scheduling options for various track attributes like gender, tempo etc using Max/Min in a row method.
But for now time to play with day parting.

Gender filter already presents there, and it can also be implemented in a different way using the Tags and then setting up filters/constraints.

 

[djsoft]

Thank you, I requested this feature approximately 3 years ago.

Interesting, because the request date is in 2023 in our records. I think it can be added in this 7.2 release.

In this case, is it possible to set the text “INTRO + OUTRO”?

There's no text, when it's an intro(+outro) countdown, it's shown in green color (or whatever color is configured in styles) while default track timers are black.

One observation: when seeking within the intro or outro zone: , the intro/outro bar and counter are not shown or disappear; they only appear again when the track is restarted. In the previous version, this worked correctly.

When you seek, it's not always possible to calculate intro timer, so sometimes it was off, that's why it's hidden now.

 

[djsoft]

I’ve been testing this 7.2 beta version for a few hours now, and what a success! The interface is beautiful, the dayparting is brilliant, and the virtual mixer is a fantastic idea.

Thank you!

Regarding the virtual mixer, would it be possible to control it via an API? The idea would be to switch to an external source (the stream of a remote host) using an HTTP request, and then switch back to the main input once the show is over. This would be amazing for my radio station.

API may be added but may be later once the mixer settles in - otherwise we will spent more time doing then redoing the API in case mixer needs to be changed considerably for some reason. Maybe you can achieve the same using the existing API commands - depending on what exactly needs to be switched on/off.

 

[djsoft]

Is there a way for us on Standard to see what the virtual mixer looks like? I may be interested but I'd like to see how it looks/works first. Is it already in the manual?

The user manual is not yet updated. The mixer simply allows to control the levels of inputs and outputs that RadioBOSS has.

 

[Levine66]

Gender filter already presents there, and it can also be implemented in a different way using the Tags and then setting up filters/constraints.

Can Gender be added to the constraints then... Thank you.

Another observation... The new clock tab is cooool.. Can the weather and hour count down be shifted to the clock tab too and upper one can be turned on or off because there's a cooler clock.

 

[djsoft]

I don't see those previous, next, and now icons. How can I see them or add them?

It's not yet implemented, will be added in the next update.

 

[djsoft]

Forcing the same two-step “generate + start” workflow on the Standard version, which does not include dayparting, does not make sense.

It's not only for dayparting, the main issue is that it's unknown when the playlist will launch. And with growing complexity of the Playlist Generator, when many features are enabled and with a huge track database, it may take 30+ minutes to create a playlist. But as I said in the previous reply, I think we'll add a new (or extend the 'generate' command) to allow generate-and-start as well as support new features.

 

[djsoft]

Can Gender be added to the constraints then... Thank you.

Yes.

Another observation... The new clock tab is cooool.. Can the weather and hour count down be shifted to the clock tab too and upper one can be turned on or off because there's a cooler clock.

This is an interesting idea, noted for the future updates.

 

[xzsaimon16]

This is why we added the new Icon column. You can move it after the Track Title column to have the same visual appearance as if the icon was placed in the Track Title column itself. And separate column approach allows to place the icon anywhere, based on where one wants to see those icons.


An option can be added to hide those default icons, but I honestly do not see any point in it. Not much space will be saved (16px icon + 4px margin) plus you lose indication on what tracks are scheduled/played.

Custom file type icons can't replace the default icons completely as it will require creating a full set of all possible states (played scheduled, unplayed scheduled, etc.) - way too much icons in all those combinations.

I understand this, but it’s necessary to implement the icons (previous, current, and next). Where will they be added? Inside the “icon” column, or will there be another column called “status”?


I think it would be better to have a separate column, since it can also be moved to wherever it looks best. But I’m not sure what you have in mind; in any case, I’m glad this is being added one way or another.

 

[CharlyPoss]

Por favor escriba en inglés.


Por favor escriba en inglés.

Realmente no veo ninguna mejora visual; es el mismo diseño.

 

[IvanVK]

I'll see what can be done. Maybe we'll run a limited promotion to allow upgrading with a discount instead. Standard and Advanced already have lots of features, especially for this price point.


OK, more style options will be added to control how the tabs look.


There's a bug that you also need to change some other option (and change it back), this will trigger it to save the icon.


I'm not sure about this, the logical position is to the right. I added this to the list, maybe an option will be added.

I fully support the idea of making it possible to choose the position of the countdown timer. So far, I have not encountered any errors in the operation of RB. I like the new clock display option in the menu.

 

[xzsaimon16]

There's no text, when it's an intro(+outro) countdown, it's shown in green color (or whatever color is configured in styles) while default track timers are black.


When you seek, it's not always possible to calculate intro timer, so sometimes it was off, that's why it's hidden now.

I understand, but it would be possible to set one color for the intro time and another for the outro, to distinguish them.

Additionally, I would like to be able to edit the color of the “intro and outro” marker within Now Playing. I would also like the position marker’s movement to be smoother.

On short tracks, it’s noticeable that the sliding movement is abrupt.

 

[tomimatko]

I tried to test Dayparting.

For testing:
I created a clock rotation with a jingle every three songs. I have 10 jingles in total:
I set 9 jingles to weekdays (green) and 1 jingle to weekend (today is Sunday).
I also enabled the no-repeat rule.
I created the event correctly as well:
run PlaylistGeneratorPro.exe "-preset=Funky" "-out=C:\Users\tomim\Documents\Funky 2.m3u8"
However, every time I generate the playlist, all jingles appear in the clock, including the weekday ones.

 

[madein80]

Thank you!


API may be added but may be later once the mixer settles in - otherwise we will spent more time doing then redoing the API in case mixer needs to be changed considerably for some reason. Maybe you can achieve the same using the existing API commands - depending on what exactly needs to be switched on/off.

Thank you for your reply. The idea would be to be able, via the API, to enable or disable an input, and it would be even better if a fade parameter could be added. That’s why the mixer would be perfect for this.

 

[madein80]

It’s impossible for me to save an icon in this file type. I select an icon in the file type settings and click OK, but when I go back, the icon is gone. It seems like the change is not being saved.

 

[box26609]

Yes, there are users who run a single 24-hour playlist, and for them this approach is easy. But a serious radio station runs many playlists, depending on the day, time of day, weekends, and special programming.

I've had the suspicion that alot of the repeat protections seem based on the creation of 24 hour playlists in which repetitions can more easily be prevented. Since Radio boss has no overall day part music clock scheduling system (like most other radio scheduling systems), it means for some of us we have to create events to generate playlists every hour. The result is that, in my case at least, it is not uncommon for the same song to be inserted by the playlist generator an hour later when it generates the next hour's playlist. Or am I doing it wrong?

 

[box26609]

1. One event generating many playlists
You said that all playlists can be generated in one event.
How exactly would this work if I have 77 different playlists?
Do I need one long command with many presets and output files, or is there a simpler and more practical method for real radio use?

I too am curious about this process and would like to know how to implement it.

 

[tomimatko]

I too am curious about this process and would like to know how to implement it.

I didn’t know about this at first either. The key is the “Create Multiple Playlists” option — it’s a bit hidden, so check the Help section for instructions on how to use it.
It’s still more complex than the old workflow, but it allows you to generate all playlists with a single event instead of many separate ones.

 

[tomimatko]

One more question: if I set “do not repeat track for 6 hours”, will this rule apply to all next clock rotations?

 

[nelson c]

Hello Dmitry,


Congratulations on the new version.


I have a few ideas in mind:
-the “On Air” and “Next” panels could be combined so the crossfaders are visible in real time — something like a live segue editor.