New:

1. Updated Studio Link when playlist is loaded Library window now opens to the right pane, and drag and drop is enabled
2. GoLIve now shows backtiming and hour dif as in main automation user interface
3. Added Support For TrafficOne Traffic Merging
4. Added LUFS normalization option if using external processing
5. Implemented new Pay for request / shoutout service allows ai shoutaouts and song request that can be monitized
6. nextSync affiliate will now automatically merge/re-merge newly arrived hours
7. Added ability for affiliate stations to block certain hour/s from syncing for local programing
8. Sample FX buttons are now saved and recalled by user, so many users can log in from same pc/tablet and each get their own sample buttons

9. added checkboxes for selecting minimax or elevenLabs for ai voices in nextAi, also added usage and api buttons in nextAI for easier reference
10. added the repick at end of hour to add the repick to current playlist and save its state for future reference
11. added repick category selection in settings for which category to fill short hours from
12. added new blockLoadNextHour, which will block next hour from loading until commercials set is done playing from a mergeExternalTraffic marker
13. added new blockLoadNextHour, which will block next hour from loading until voicetrack is done playing
14. added redo and undo buttons in studioLink
15. made timeSync and timeSyncForce never go backwards in time
16. added static paths to ai Macros
17. repick will only occur at end if time is short
18. added pages to Command Center Sample Buttons
19. next hour Playlist will now load as soon as last song in current hour has started
20. Added dark mode scroll bars in listviews
21. Ability to add custom network card to use for StudioLink
22. Improved handling of bots pinging studioLink or command center servers
23. Added logging and email notification if nextAi voice service experiences and error or fault
24. Added ‘Run Now’ Command in FTP downloader, time delay recorder, and folderwatcher
25. Added option to use ‘*’ for downloading all files in an ftp folder
26. Added automatic file extension checks for all playable audio file types when importing from CSV data from other systems
27. When nextAi is set to service radius of 0 in store music mode is assumes for ai Announcements

Fixed:

1. Delayed master search library re-loads when changes in shared network occur quickly
2. Affiliate stations will ignore static network paths as they do not use them
3. Affiliate stations will ignore startorStop render command as this is only needed from master station
4. Affiliate stations will double check if category needs to be synced when new files are generated via rendering at master
5. Fixed masterLibrary and StudioLink search that would sometimes not show the ” – ” between artist and title in search results
6. Vteditor in nkmanager will now start tracks in editor at start marker, was previously ignored.
7. Added a check to make sure the outgoing track in studioLink vt cannot start playing if spacebar is pressed before its loaded
8. Quicker ai voice generation on incoming web requests
9. Fixed edge cases in command center api
10. Played report had missing Listener count in last column Fixed
11. Rotators specified in external schedulers now function same as internally scheduled rotators
12. Duplicates will not longer show dialog, will automatically rename them to show list
13. Ftp Downloads improved detection of code style date sepcifiers in filenames
14. removed FindMP3inwebsite feature as it was to abstract, most have stream url they need.

New:

1. Import for Enco DAD systems and BSI simian audio.db
2. New track start and end Date Logic , and now stored in asset Meta Data
3. Added Format change option and timeleft in Web Command Center
4. Added ability to play video on second screen when playing out .mp4 files
5. Status window when resseting nextKast Traffic for Re-Scheduling Day
6. Added traffic checkbox to MobileVT for Remote Nextkast Traffic Customer Management and order Entry
7. Added Expired traffic asset Auto Request System when running as Affiliate
8. Filled Provisional Patent for nextSync to include pull based and expiry aware content distribution
9. Optimized nextSync and added status window to show connected nextsync nodes
10. Added sound card routing option for LineIn
11. Added option in track status to show spins scheduled this week if scheduled ahead

Fixed:

1. Fixed Stream player to route to proper soundcard in multi sound card setups
2. Drastically improved flex scheduling option in nextKast Built in Traffic nextTraffic
3. Other minor window layering refinements
4. App.log display on windows 11 fixed delay when opening
5. Quotes in fields with commas on other automation data importer fixed if string has comma in it

Version 7.0.4

New

1. Added backtiming and next event display on Live Assist Screen
2. Updated XML engine to Latest Version as security update
3. Added ability to read Traffic Logs Exported from Natural Log to Wide Orbit
4. Removed double click option to download track in MobileVT ( hold shift and double click now)
5. Refreshed MobileVT and goLive User interface
6. Un played tracks in Playlist mode gets placed back at top of picker stack
7. Made meta Data importer column format dynamic based on name only not order
8. When confirm traffic Date is checked nextkast will skip outdated traffic merges and they are marked in addition to the desktop NextKastTrafficDateViolation.txt file
9. Added PlayList Macro option to triggers window for playing station imaging etc from satellite trigger
10. added warning when traffic file is named with wrong prefix when station prefix is specified
11. Allowed csv library import to have Dynamic headers, they don’t need to be in order, headers just need to match
12. CSV export adheres to import header names
13. added automatic port assignment in mobilevt golive
14. added automatic housekeeping at 2am for old playlist and voicetracks moving it from home button
15. Refresh Library now does a Category audit to confirm pick database is synced
16. Updated to new Voice Engine for nextAi (works with your choice of ai voice provider )
17. Added nextKast Command center for when used as venue music control system
18. Added Dynamic Track Balancing (setting Screen) that attempts to balance track plays based on category scheduled count Stats
19. Added the ability to drag and drop from search window to Live Playlist. (double click to start drag)
20. Formatted PDF log Print to italicize and color imaging etc..
21. Updated NextKast Traffic System, Improved date range filter to include enter end date, better reset for Day regeneration
22. New NextKast Traffic Schedule View to better see what is booked in each hour

Fixed

1. Fixed issue with Track timestamp update that would occur sporadically on Windows11 installs
2. Updated playlist macro execution to increase reliability on pure playlist macro only clocks with consecutive 0 duration events
3. Fixed sizing of mic volume sliders and other a couple of other controls on main window resize
4. Sped up delete associated Voicetrack delete housekeeping function
5. Fixed rendering of tempo % to show when active
6. Fixed hidden dialogs that could occur when selecting edit button in track editor
7. Fixed MobileVT file up loader would duplicate library entries because of file watcher
8. Updated golive playlist transport made more robust
9. Fixed scenario where crossfade time is greater that track before unmarked play as VT file
10. Changed file date stamp to better accommodate NAS driver setups
11. Cleaned up some unneeded logging
12. Some Unicode string track names would not return proper play counts (fixed)
13. Fixed Dialog Flickering on Playlist create
14. Improved Syncing of nkManager and OnAir Machine in some edge cases

8/20/2025 Version 7.0.42

New:

1. Refreshed some older buttons
2. Made built in encoder re-connection smoother

Fixed:

1. Replace back in stack will not do last track if it has not played (fixed)
2. More rigid rules so traffic files can not get overwritten
3. Improved traffic interface
4. Issue search or statistic window crashing fixed
5. Made some button renderings more efficient

9/07/2025 Version 7.0.44

New:

1. Web based Command Center, instant breaks: drop an exact script and we’ll voice it with AI, or pick AI-curated break copy and go live in minutes. Live reads: stations can sell a live read, a staffer pastes the copy, and it’s on air within minutes.Song requests: type it in, fire it off.Basics in one place: now playing, next up, quick transport, samples, etc.
2. Added a new flex option to the traffic scheduling part, nextTraffic now offering a full fledge traffic/billing/CMS system
3. also there was a minor screen refresh issue during playlist generation
4. updated the time calculation and backtiming to be more accurate during inserts and deletes and when pitch changes
5. Added ability to switch AXIA triggers to recieve GPO
6. new AI command options AIAnnounce, and AIScript
7. Improved dialog windows to stay on top
8. Added delete button in Trigger Assign windows (in addition to existing delete key)
9. Added auto create VoiceTracks folder when using ai Host

Vast and Diverse Library of Voices – Plus Custom Voice Cloning
Fully Integrated with nextKast Automation

San Antonio, TX, February 3, 2025 — nextKast, the maker of fully integrated radio automation, software playout, music scheduler, and more, has launched nextAi Virtual Hosting with vast and diverse library of voices, plus custom voice cloning. Participating stations receive unlimited hosting time with no break limits. Voice and data API charges are billed directly from nextKast’s partners, Data AI and Voice AI, based on usage.
“nextAi virtual hosting can help radio stations with those hard-to-fill hours that won’t replace human hosts,” said Winston Potgieter, Founder and Project Manager of nextKast OnAir. “We set high standards when looking for voice and data API partners. It was imperative that the AI voices sound real… there was no compromising on that!
“However,” Potgieter continued, “we highly recommend that stations using nextAi be completely transparent with listeners that the host is AI-powered. This builds trust, which has always been a strong attribute of radio.”
NextKast’s cohesive system eliminates the need for separate scheduling software. Radio stations can manage their entire playlist creation, scheduling, automation, and now virtual hosting all from one single platform.
“The fully integrated nextKast system enhances operational efficiency, reduces complexity and increases the reliability of AI radio hosting,” explained Potgeiter.
For more information on nextKast nextAi Virtual Hosting, or any nextKast radio software, please visit www.nextKast.com/onAir/
or contact Winston Potgieter at 210-286-2975 or wp@nextkast.com.  Click here for a demohttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ii9IH26k9tw
 About nextKast OnAir https://www.nextkast.com/onAir/
nextKast OnAir is a software developing company dedicated to delivering innovative solutions that empower radio broadcasters. Its all-inclusive suite of radio software products includes a Music Scheduler, an Automation System, and a Traffic Management program, all designed for seamless integration. NextKast OnAir products are easy to use, reliable, with advanced features, and an amazing cost-to-value rate.

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