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Nextkast all the way.. Hot Hitz 80's - Robert L Amos "GotRadio
upgraded it's network to Nextkast and we are loving every minute of
it. Their scheduling/encoding system is intuitive, smart,
reliable and has all the bells and whistles of pricier schedulers in a
compact package. Thank you Nextkast!"
Val
Starr, President
Pureplay
Radio LLC
I have worked with other software when I was at iHeart Radio and NextKast has some even nicer features - Phill Edwards I had been using another automation and your program out performs and is definetly worth the money - Randy Skaggs Our DJs are Voice Tracking from around the US using Nextkast and Love it! - Joe Agostino "Thought you might like to see my "home" studio (pic attached)where I produce my program Look For A Star for 8 radio stations here in Canada using exclusively NextKast....Thank you for everything you do Winston..//Gordon Heffler" My show on Channel 95 PureGoldOldies.com sounds like the show I did on AM radio in the 60's and 70's. Except - NextKast does all the work. Really sweet automation - Craig Stevens. |
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All
Radio Automation Software is not the same
Here is what makes Nextkast Unique |
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All In One Solution, No Extra charge for ALL the features you NEED |
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We believe in giving you the most complete ALL IN ONE solution to get your station up and running. No surprise charges for the features you need, Playout, Music Scheduling, Encoders, Sound Processing, Voice Tracking, Serial Trigger(bx) and much more is ALL included. No need to worry about it, we have you covered from start to broadcast! ALL Versions |
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Stable, Flexible, Simple, Full-Featured |
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Nextkast
uses (in the case of mp3's) a system where all meta data and structure
is kept in the trusted windows file system(not in a database or flat
file),
thereby lowering the chance a file corruption that could cause issues
with station setup. this also makes it easy to backup an entire station
onto a single usb drive. NextKast also accepts .wav .aiff .ogg .m4a
.mp2
.flac .mov .mp4 audio files. ALL Versions |
Superb Remote VoiceTracking on PC or MacOS |
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VoiceTracking
(remote and in studio), configure via files sharing, TCP direct
connection or even email. Allows editing and updating of current on air
hour, built in multi layer able audio FX buttons for background
track,sound effects etc. Ability to configure an external audio editor
to edit voicetracks directly from VT editor. Also allows for linein to
be recorded with Voicetracks (call ins), local custom audio processing
per VT user. In addition each hours segue points can be
customized by user. Semi-Live Remote Voicetracking, Voicetrack current
hour minutes before airing. PC[available now] and MacOS[beta]
Pro and BX Version |
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Short Elements, Lets GO! |
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Because
Our Audio Engine is specifically designed for demanding use, we use as
many players as needed to get the job done. Quick transitions are not a
problem. The entire audio chain in completely digital, providing a
pure, clean and superb sound experience. Pro and BX Version |
Grow your Audience with our unique Audience Pleaser |
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Unique 'Audience Pleaser' setting using tune-in/tune-out statistics
allows more popular songs to play more often automatically (if desired and enabled), and allows user to run statistics reports on tracks and move them from category to category in the same window. Pro and BX Version |
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Enhanced MusicMaster Nexus Integration |
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We have fully implemented Nexus Integration with MusicMaster.com, a industry leading scheduling software which provides real-time access to MusicMaster's database and scheduling intelligence. BX Version |
Playlist Macros |
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| NextKast
has several powerful playlist macros available when creating rotations. These macros allow for greater control of your playlist with custom track play based on criteria, traffic merging at exact position, live breaks (turn on mic and count down for live segment) and Much More. BX Version |
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USA Based Support and Custom Features Available |
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As
an Innovator in the Radio Automation market we are
willing to work with you to achieve the technical needs you require to
create amazing radio. Feel free to contact us with your custom needs... let's talk! |
Built In support for creating Station Networks that Share content |
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| Nextkast has built in support to have 1 main station with music, imaging, ads, and Voicetracks, and then syndicate that content to many other stations all playing local imaging and commercials. One main content provider can be shared in many markets with each affiliate having the ability to localize needed content. BX Version |
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Easy ReRun Option |
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Built
in re-run schedule the can be set to re-run voicetracked hours
as
desired(ex. Overnight). In addition a record schedule that can
automatically record live radio and save automatically. BX Version |
1 hr. Podcast / Show Syndication in 5-10 Minutes |
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| Built in method to render a Playlist to an MP3, perfect for creating voicetracked radio shows as podcast, simply build playlist, voicetrack and then render to mp3. Cue sheet is also generated with this feature. Pro and BX Version |
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Full Control of Hour |
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Simple
Segue editor built into the remote voice tracker, to allow remote VT
talent to customize crossfade points for any hours generated playlist. BX Version |
Don't Worry Move the Track |
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| The ability for a user to move songs from category to category without the need to re-generate log/playlist is default behavior. Pro and BX Version |
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Repick track in Current Hour |
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Track
re-pick in generated playlist mode, you can ask nextkast to replace a
song in generated playlist mode in an active hours playlist from the
same category. Pro and BX Version |
External Mixer, No Problem! |
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| A simple Line In method that allows the routing of sound out of Nextkast into a audio mixer, then mic and other sources are mixed, then the mixed audio is sent back into nextkast directly to the encoders. Pro and BX Version |
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We Listen to YOU! |
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We are constantly in taking feedback from customers and releasing new versions many times a year. |
Quickly Mark Cue Points |
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| Quickly mark cue points on import window(without having to open a new window) or choose to double click on track and view a larger waveform view to more precisely markcue points. Pro and BX Version |
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Multi-pass Scheduling |
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| iPASS | In
the Broadcast version we have multipass scheduling/playlist generation
(iPass) that allows for categories with higher priority to schedule first and lower priority categories to schedule last, this gives higher priority categories artist separation bias (desired in some formats). Also the ability to use day segment separation to force tracks to evenly distribute between all vt talent. BX Version |
Real Time AutoGain |
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and segue points can be changed in real time, no need to recalculate
crossfade points for entire library, those are calculated at playout.
This saves time on music import and adjusting of fadetimes and autotrim
settings. Pro and BX Version |
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| Free Producer Utility Included In
Pro and Broadcast Versions |
Free
Management utility that allows for a seperate app to manage and create
Catagories, Import music, Voice Track, and Much More! |
| Features That Make your Station Sound Professional | |
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Adjustable Cross fade Times, Easy to implement Sweepers, Intro and Outro Marks, automatic Silence Trim, adjustable Audio Processing and many more features that give your station a professional sound. |
| Music Scheduler + Playout Systems
+ Encoder
in ONE |
Everything
you
need, no need for
separate modules. Schedule, Play, and broadcast from one software |
| Drag and Drop or Menu Driven |
| Import tracks and
modify setup
using a touch screen or by standard windows right click menu options |
| Run In Auto-Rotation Mode
(Auto DJ) |
Create
one rotation
or many and
just let them run, nextKast will separate songs and Artist
automatically, and will run through and pick songs automatically. Our
EXCLUSIVE Audience Pleaser feature will pick the most popular songs
when enabled. Audience pleaser values can be scheduled. |
| Schedule Rotations or Playlists
as needed |
Rotations or
Playlists can be
scheduled to start at hour or minute or second intervals in weekly
format |
| Top Of the Hour |
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Simple method of setting top of the Hour station ID’s and the ability to force TOH breaks on the exact top of hour |
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| Built
In Powerful Voice Tracking
and
Playlist
Generation |
Generate playlist
up to 30 days
in advance and pre-record and place voicetracks in. Playlist generator
uses rotation scheduler, which makes it seemless. |
| Run studio and broadcast
soundcards
separately |
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uses
default soundcard
as studio audio by default. A separate broadcast sound card can be used
to stream just what should be on air (in case of fm/am broadcast) using
a second sound card. |
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| Air Skype/VOIP call |
| Air Skype or VOIP
call using our
line in feature with instructions from our website. Second sound card
and patch cable required. |
| Run in
Automated or Manual Mode |
| Easily drag tracks
and run in
manual mode, while doing live Mic breaks, or run in Automated mode. |
| Microphone Input |
| Run Microphone directly into nextKast, set attenuation level and mic level. Set mic to run directly to stream to avoid delay in ear. Pro and Broadcast version has selectable built in Mic Processing. |
| Record your shows Live |
| Built in recorder
to record your
shows and re-play them later |
| Assignable
Audio FX buttons |
| Assign up to 100
sound fx
buttons/music beds with shortcut keys |
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