RadioBOSS 5.0 [beta]

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RadioBOSS 5.0 beta

If you're looking for the newer RadioBOSS 5.1 please follow this link: http://www.djsoft.net/smf/index.php/board,13.0.html

New features
AUX Players (can be added in Zone 2 and Zone 3)
Third work zone added. It can host: AUX playlist, Web browser, Cart wall, File explorer and Search (View->Work Zones->3).
Email notifications on error, silence detector action and other events
Feature: do not launch events when MIC is on (Settings->Inputs->Advanced)
Play intro file when broadcasting encoder connected
Podcast playback (check "Podcadt" when adding a URL)
A setting added to change font in secondary windows (Settings->View->Other windows font)
New settings added to change color scheme + two default color schemes (dark/silver)
Added ability to change playback control buttons style
Playlist columns show/hide (View->Playlist columns)
Ability to load/save cart walls to a file
Loop option in Cart wall
Now it's possible to make the playlist tab non-playable (right click on a tab)
Custom title format for encoders/disable metadata for encoder
OPUS broadcasting and playback

File types
Treat file type as a vioce track
Custom title format for track type
New option: do not mix tracks of this type with other tracks

Scheduler
Automatic fillers: insert filler before event launch to make event start at the specified time without playing track interruption
Scheduler can now wait a specified time frame to launch event between tracks (Maximum time to wait in queue -> Play action)
Events can be assigned into groups
Save as new event/Delete event buttons in the Event window added
New scheduler command: download - downloads a file and saves it no a disk (download URL FILENAME)

Advertisement Scheduler
Grid copy/paste feature
"Add to queue" schedule event option
Improved grid color scheme

Report Generator
Date/time is now included in reports
Filters: filter by file type, track title or filename
Report generator now doesn't need to access original music files
Reports generated much faster

Playlist Generator Pro
Ability to add commands and newtork streams
Playlist export options: add to the end or overwrite
An option added: crossfade amount

Music Library
Files verification feature - test all files in library (Tools->Check Music Tracks)
Last played column added
Added ability to print music library

Improvements
Overlay playback: pause/unpause is now performed smoothly
Numerous improvements in UI graphics
Stream playback quality control: restarts the stream if any problems detected (works only on streams with duration set)
Crossfades edited with Segue Editor are now marked in the playlist (Custom Mix column)
ON AIR indicator when broadcasting is on (Settings->Broadcast->Show On Air)
RadioBOSS API file duration bug fixed
RadioBOSS API new commands added: delete, move, trackinfo, mic
Library search: tracks are now sorted by artist then title
Export next track information to nowplaying and HTTP request
Improved track selection for the Track List feature
Report files are now saved in UTF8 encoding and contain all track information
File type for commands
An option added "identify sound cards by driver name" for Windows XP systems with multiple sound cards with the same name
Fadein/Fadeout options for microphone
DSP manager grays out plugin types which are turned off
More user actions are now logged in the report
A setting added: fade out when Stop button clicked
Improved Stream Archive feature
Event window shows a warning on incorrect Repeat settings

Fixed
Track waveform display in Now Playing didn't take end time into account
WMA tag reading/writing problem
Incorrect encoding with some ID3v2 tags
Fixed several Cart wall bugs
m2ts video files playback
Prelisten bug on Search tab
Playlist and Scheduler printout didn't work on some machines
Track artwork display for some files
File Type incorrectly detected for events with "Send task name as title" option
"Back" button works in the Encoder Configuration Wizard
Overlay player sometimes didn't close
MIME type correctly sent when using the integrated server


License key:
If you're a registered user, please use your key.

To request the free beta tester license key, please send an e-mail to sales@djsoft.net (use "RadioBOSS 5.0 beta" subject). No more free beta tester keys are issued for this version.
The free key expires January 30, 2014.

Download
RadioBOSS 5.0 beta: http://dl.djsoft.net/beta/radioboss_5.0.0.9_beta.exe (12/23/2013, 24Mb)

Please post any bugs or requests in this topic. Anyone who contributed would get a significant discount - starting from 30% and up to 100% when the final version is released.

Please contact sales@djsoft.net regarding the discount.




New API commands

"delete" - delete track from the playlist

Parameters:
"pos" - track position in the playlist which shoud be deleted

Example:
http://127.0.0.1:9001/?pass=WxPe2JXh&action=delete&pos=1



"move" - move track to another position in the playlist

Parameters:
"pos1" - current track position
"pos2" - new track position

Example:
http://127.0.0.1:9001/?pass=WxPe2JXh&action=move&pos1=1&pos2=4



"trackinfo" - get information of any track in the playlist

Parameters:
"pos" - track position for which to get the information

Returns:
XML track information

Example:
http://127.0.0.1:9001/?pass=WxPe2JXh&action=move&pos1=1&pos2=4



"mic" - turn microphone on/off

Parameters:
"on" - 0 to turn microphone off, 1 to turn on

Example:
http://127.0.0.1:9001/?pass=WxPe2JXh&action=mic&on=1



Dragging files between playlists
Tracks can be dragged between regular and AUX playlists with a mouse. See the picture attached.
 

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Hi, congratulations on this new version :)

Here is a list of possible improvements, and some bug requests I've found

Improvements:
It would be very useful a volume control for auxiliary players, also is half confusing not see what the track that is playing so it would be good miniature panel (see picture)
Also I would like to drag tracks from the main list to the auxiliary

Bug: The icon "settings" of auxiliary players generates a hang up
There is a problem with the output of the auxiliary players:
The output of these is always played by the main exit, without respecting that was assigned (See image config).
the button "Next" in the auxiliary player sometimes skips some tracks

Maybe it's a problem of my user profile, but returned the registry problem: By minimizing that window returns its default size

in the combobox controls Skins there is nothing.

hat is what makes "Podcast"? when I activate the streaming does not work.

There are a number "1" on the button "Stop after current track"

For file types, do not mix after the current track produces a very rough cut of the track fades. I think the right thing would be to wait until this completely finalize and then start the next track


You forgot to show in api intro time on a track.

It has been hard work, and it shows in the results, perotodo planned for RB 5 was implemented?
I expected some more things
Climate-Ads
-Notice of errors by email
-Statistics in RB, but issuing right through RC.
-Crosfadder editor on track.
Pisador on intro-automated (This would be great, but I think you are moved to future versions)


Soon I'll be testing the streaming and see improvements such! :)

At the moment I am working on the remote radio boss, Everything is in a preliminary phase, there are things that do not work as it should. and many other unimplemented.
Deputy rar, maybe someone wants to try it.

Note:
Unzip folders that do not require administrator rights, config.dat file is required for the program to start.
Once open in the settings tab, set the api data precione RB then 'Guardar Configuracion' and its configuration will be stored.
In this same colors flaps can be set for file types in the same manner as in RadioBOSS
It should create a folder 'c:\temp' to make the program work.
for now the language is Spanish.
Some errors when you enter a url, or line in is due to be selected in the main list where you insert position.
Anyway, a bug is always inserted after the current track without respecting the established duration. (this is because I have to find a way to send the character '#' from delphi)


I think it will be necessary to return a command which is the number of the track in the air to mark it on the list.

Thank you very much for making this great program that simplifies life!

Again Congratulations to team development and support
 

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Any idea pair xml aincluir a search engine efficient?
Realize one but the searches are linear,reading at a vector, traveling around and is very slow in libraries most of 3000 elements, so that by the time you remove the executable that attach above.
 
You are "crazy" !  :)

I liked very much Aux Players from ZaraStudio. Now RB has two Aux Players. That's GREAT (the buttons I would have make it smaller).

I am very happy about PGPro -> Export to player: 1) Overwrite, 2) Add to the end

All the list is just... AWESOME !

Nice, nice, nice...

RB Number one in Radio Broadcast Automation Software Area.
 
BIG REQUEST

I would like Track Tool for auxiliar players.
When RB broadcasts live, an operator can work in one aux player to listen and set INTRO, OUTRO, START, END, FADES, MIX etc.
That will be another great, great improvement

Thanks a lot  :)
 
Restart the program today and strangely these bug disappeared:
The icon "settings" of auxiliary Generates players to hang up
There is a problem With The output of the auxiliary players:
The output of These is always played by the main exit, without Respecting That was Assigned (See image config).
Now when you press settings, the program does not abort, and I can select the output

Sorry.

@Pety ...(the buttons I would have make it smaller).
+1 :)
 
nelson c
The playback bar and volume control will be possibly added to the AUX players.

You can already drag tracks between playlists, please see the first post updated.

in the combobox controls Skins there is nothing.
Can you please give more details on this?

hat is what makes "Podcast"? when I activate the streaming does not work.
It only works for Podcasts (an XML news feed) - RadioBOSS will parse this XML and play the most recent news from there.

There are a number "1" on the button "Stop after current track"
It means that "One track only" option is activated. You can right-click on a button and change this.

For file types, do not mix after the current track produces a very rough cut of the track fades. I think the right thing would be to wait until this completely finalize and then start the next track
More details on this will be appreciated. The purpose of this feature is to not mix news/ads with the music.

It has been hard work, and it shows in the results, perotodo planned for RB 5 was implemented?
E-mail error notification will be added in the later RB 5.0 beta updates. Weather announcements are planned for RB 5.1. Automated voice tracks for artist are planned for the future, RB 5.1 or 5.2 I think.

Again Congratulations to team development and support
Thank you :)
 
pety
RB Number one in Radio Broadcast Automation Software Area.
Thank you! :)

I would like Track Tool for auxiliar players.
Will be added in the next update.
 
Multiple same audio devices still don?t work. Only the first one listed will be stored.
 

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djsoft said:
nelson c
The playback bar and volume control will be possibly added to the AUX players.
Excellent thanks

You can already drag tracks between playlists, please see the first post updated.
Great, it works fine! :)

in the combobox controls Skins there is nothing.
Can you please give more details on this?
see attached image

There are a number "1" on the button "Stop after current track"
It means that "One track only" option is activated. You can right-click on a button and change this.
Interesting!, Unaware that it was possible that


For file types, do not mix after the current track produces a very rough cut of the track fades. I think the right thing would be to wait until this completely finalize and then start the next track
More details on this will be appreciated. The purpose of this feature is to not mix news/ads with the music.
Yes, I understand what the function (very useful!).
The problem is how it is implemented, which is currently the song is ending (the above to a file type with this feature enabled), are "Short" when starting a business. the effect of this is very bad, start advertising before a finaleze song.
I think you should completely disable the crossfader of the track is ending (just as they do the jingles) when this option enabled. I hope a better understanding with the image attached. if it will record a video for you to hear this


It has been hard work, and it shows in the results, perotodo planned for RB 5 was implemented?
E-mail error notification will be added in the later RB 5.0 beta updates. Weather announcements are planned for RB 5.1. Automated voice tracks for artist are planned for the future, RB 5.1 or 5.2 I think.
The errors of notification On will be very useful!
by the other the following betas Characteristics wait very impatient :)

There is a problem with the outputs of auxiliary players, when activated monitoring function as outputs and you hear the sound of air

Other question:
In this version you will add the option to edit the mix with the "Sigue Editor" on the track that is playing?
 

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Radio Omega said:
Multiple same audio devices still don?t work. Only the first one listed will be stored.
Please open Settings->Playback->Troubleshooting and put a checkmark for "Identify sound cards using interface names". The list will still have sound cards listed under the same name, but you can choose first or second one and it will use different devices.
 
Please open Settings->Playback->Troubleshooting and put a checkmark for "Identify sound cards using interface names"

where can I find this?
 
Radio Omega said:
Please open Settings->Playback->Troubleshooting and put a checkmark for "Identify sound cards using interface names"

where can I find this?
Playback -> Miscellaneous : Troubleshooting options -> Identify sound cards using interface name
 
nelson c said:
Any idea pair xml aincluir a search engine efficient?
Realize one but the searches are linear,reading at a vector, traveling around and is very slow in libraries most of 3000 elements, so that by the time you remove the executable that attach above.
Do you mean that Library search engine in RadioBOSS is slow?

Radio Omega said:
Please open Settings->Playback->Troubleshooting and put a checkmark for "Identify sound cards using interface names"

where can I find this?
Click Settings->Options, in the window select Playback->Miscellaneous, you'll see the Troubleshooting options there.

rickylance said:
The track information panel doesn't read tags at times it only shows the album art with no information
Does it happen always for the same tracks or the issue is random?
 
djsoft said:
nelson c said:
Any idea pair xml aincluir a search engine efficient?
Realize one but the searches are linear,reading at a vector, traveling around and is very slow in libraries most of 3000 elements, so that by the time you remove the executable that attach above.
Do you mean that Library search engine in RadioBOSS is slow?
no, it's excellent!. (whether the searches are faster in this latest version :) )
The query was if I can give some idea to do a search as fast on a remote control application for RB.
 
Added ability to change playback control buttons style

How does one you do this? In my 'settings' 'view' window, under  'playback control buttons style'  I see a blank space. No style options to choose from.
 
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