Category: Releases List of software updates
Fixed
Auto merge on traffic log arrival fixed when using station prefix for Natural Log
Fixed erroneous cart meta data when mixing cart number and filename tracks
Fixed multi select in search window, would select but not display as selected
improvements in iMediaTouch Import to accept comma delimited export file for meta data and audio asset migration
Improved traffic remerge in certian scenarios
Imporved screen mode change effeciency
Automatically removed Game event if it has expired past its designated time
Fixed active trigger profile set from startSerialListen
Fixed import scenario when favorLibrary is enabled and Wide Orbit tags are being read and imported
New
Refined Built in TCP syndication syncing to handle choosing sync type and syncing rotators and mapped categories
Improved Library Search and refresh speed, especially in mapped folder setups
All VT preview files now get normalized so they are all same level during remote voicetracking
When category is deleted, all tracks will now be removed automatically from search library
added Wide Orbit auto track Importer and Meta Tag extractor
added @N in RDS to send NewLine for TCP and UPD sends
in MobileVT when sample button is playing and nextStart is pressed, Sample button will fade out Automatically
Fixed
Music Master Nexus Disabled in nkManager ( not needed )
Cue sheet on drag and drop into player improved
If no traffic present in all previous hours first hour would only merge 1 element (fixed)
Play buttons drawing when minimizing and resizing improved
Improved manual assignment (key press) of Triggers like broadcast tools, axia, and wheatstone.
Nexus imporved filepath search on first system import
On Linein start, activate with available channels, not default channels
New
If linein is active from Playlist macro and source changes, nk will re engage to make source update
First release of Affiliate Sync system integrated (on AIr) Dropbox or cloud system no longer needed
Now treats files that arrive via backend as imported (onAir)
More detailed logging on traffic merge events
Fixed
Fixed More Cue Sheet workflow issues
Fixed Print PDF playlist to include Top Of Hour Elements ( first hour track)
show move window middle move icon in playout mode to make the ability to split screen sizes easier
Fixed bug where sub filters in rotation for tempo, features, gender, genre would not work if other rules could not pass
New
More logging on encoder re-connect
Added ability to change default rotation/clock schedule ( holiday schedules etc..)
added the ability to minimize nkManager as a service in windows, shows up on right taskbar (adv settings)
Allow multiple terms in track extra data for subfilters in positions. If Upbeat is specified and a track has multiple tags (upbeat,Power)
Updated encoders to NOT assume bad connection when stats do not return, some modern stream servers are now blocking stats calls within timeouts
Updated help links, new knowledgebase site
Fixed/Updates
Slowed down encoder reconnect to 3 seconds from 500ms because some stream providers could not handle re-connects too quickly
Fix drag and Drop traffic inserts not getting category type
When recoding external stream being played, cue sheets gets created
More improvements to new track editor cue sheet implementation
Fixed cue sheet getting erased when dragging and dropping songs live during a recorded session
Fixed erroneous missing traffic log email, when running on external database system folder
Improved CSV import to handle fields with quotes
Fixed title repeat violations not showing red in generated playlist
increased accuracy of master title repeat slider and resolution to minutes instead of hours
Cleaned up pick error text to give more clear details of what rules were broken
Improved music log import from natural Music via wide orbit convert ‘source2’
Fixed hidden missing rotation dialog when generating and rotation has been deleted
New
Statistical Relay calls were all moved to async methods as some stream providers are blocking stats calls that are 5 seconds apart
When MergeExternalTraffic marker is set with duration, NextKast will stretch or slow tempo if within 8% to achieve perfect commercial segment time
Improved order of operation for MetaData send decreasing delay from track start from 100 milliseconds to 10 milliseconds
Improved CPU affinity for encoder buffers when running in no soundcard mode on virtual server
Added double click on red (pick error) track to show what rules had to be broken and give feedback on what needs to be adjusted
Initial implementation of Rotators inside categories (sub categories)
added time stretch/shrink for merged commercial breaks as an option, Will adjust tempo to attempt to make break timing perfect with +-8%
Added reset button in traffic scheduled in case of day re-merge, right click (R) button to reset all booked traffic files
added BAK file for full audit trail of all commercials played and scheduled using internal traffic scheduler
Added new startRotation1-5 in trigger window to allow for rotation starts from keyboard, broadcast tools or other triggers
Added ability to use internal traffic while using external Music Scheduling systems
Fixed
Removed click event on form that would cause GUI to lock up in Pro and bx when gray area in from was clicked
fixed the ability to read cue sheets created by cuegenerator.net
fixed edge case file permission issues for ftp uploader and downloader in OnAir Version
New
Moved cue sheet to track editor window and enhanced user experience
Implemented initial internal file syncing for affiliates for large radio networks (onAir Only)
added toggleExternalMixerMode playlist macro
Wav render on track editor loading now shows progress in real time
Fixed
fixed issue of missing meta data when importing new configuration from Local Radio Networks
fixed natural log traffic reconciliation in some edge cases
More time accurate break fills using Nextkast Built in traffic
when running in rotation mode, ignore static files on rotation unload
Increased timeout period on auto ftp downloads
fixed some edge cases when using nextkast internal traffic
fixed alphabetic order categories
fixed rendering in nkManager
fixed custom playlist not activating per schedule
New
enhanced email alert system to include warning about missing traffic logs, playlist log, or missing audio files
Added ability to append station prefix for traffic merging in station groups
added automatic traffic re-merge when new traffic files arrive when events/games are scheduled
Added total traffic scheduled during a week when assigning ad play counts in nextkast traffic scheduler
Added pdf export when auditing commercials played during date range using NextKast Internal traffic
Screen warning when deleted rotation is in the schedule and trying to run
added background Audio Recorder and FTP downloader (OnAir nkManager)
Fixed
Improved long term stability for real time downloader to include its own dedicated thread and extra fail safes
Improved LRN new track arrival when new system is set up and no tracks are in categories
Fixed MusicMaster Nexus error when tracknumber is not assigned
Improved library verify process on refresh button press
Improved storability of stats results and played search results
improved played count report in played search window
Fixed csv import to include intro until marker meta data on import
Blocked traffic merge during playlist generation to prevent double merging
fixed order.log check to include upper case file extensions
Fixed category recheck when generating from internal traffic
New
added ability to set trigger profile from startSerialListen macro commands
added ability for affiliate to receive macro triggers via meta data when simulcasting stream
added check when talent is requesting vtjob to confirm its up to date, if not regenerate vtjob before its sent
added csv import for full import from other automations systems that export library to csv
added simple clear mapped drive in category settings
improved golive interface refresh when reordering the active hour
Improved traffic break times to be more accurate for NextKast Internal Traffic
Fixed/Modified
refined game/event scheduler to adhere to duration when needed
fixed bug that would prevent plm files from being located when merging from traffic logs
added menu to log edits for (live Mode, insert, delete and category stats)
fixed render mode when rendering unmarked voicetrack files
refined ftp download to remove urlencode not needed
added logging when stream or ftp download fails
better handle database error when library files gets corrupted
improved startorStoprender live recording of segments
added length field in playout only mode
Increased recordbuffer size to increase reliability of in studio voice tracking on certain audio cards and PCs
more refinement to unmarked Voicetrack silence removal in beginning of file
Increased accuracy of meta data send for internal encoders
Fixed scenario where VT is second track in hour
Fixed scenario where startnext would fail when using goLive
Improved reliability of back to back Playlist Macros after nofade out tracks
Fixed scenario where MusicMaster Nexus received track with no assigned trackID (traffic)
New
added new rules option in rotations to allow for limiting track back 2 back and total in hour of certain types
took out limitation that would skip tracks shorter than .4 seconds
added reset button in mobileVT to quickly update ip changes etc.
12/03/2023 Version 6.4.88
Fixed
fix traffic tag loss when updating track regular meta data
fix natural music log import to preserve category colors
Fixed issue when setting Play As Voicetrack on Category Creation (only allowed after category creation)
fixed click that could sometimes be heard when switching line on/off when in external mixer mode
Made goLive more adaptable to lower bandwidth environments.
Fixed startorStopRender macro to also allow for segment recording of live shows
fixed some instances when rendering player would log divide by 0 error
improved playlistmacro instances where neighboring track did not have startnext
Fine Tuned switchToManualAndLineInOn
Fixed bug in traffic scheduler when only two ads were available to schedule
fixed Sample button would loose path
fixed file overwrite error on new install when originally creating played.db3
Optimized find missing file for network paths
New
Arakis Apex Import
Allowed onAir ads and Online Ads to Play separately from one System. Just create a file with same name and ” online” in the Filename The online add will only play to encoder.
Added Event Game Scheduler for easily Scheduling Sports Broadcasts For a date and time,
Automatically trim Silence in beginning of unmarked VoiceTracks
Warning on system drive change
Allows for sending serial commands to any com port not just active one
warning on hide settings button
Only redo preview file on name,artist,or cue marker changes
Rotations can now merge traffic
Increased timeout for remote stream files to 1.2 seconds
GoLive remote screen now shows PlaylIst Macro Active with countdown
more info logging when executing playlist macros
On StartorStopRender filenames specified can now have date variables
Allowed playlist macros to have millisecond duration
Added ability to externally produce Voicetracks and Drag into MobileVT and Send back to Station
If lineIN is on at program close Nextkast will remember setting on next app open
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NextKast Main Fixed/New
New double line display in Playout and search windows and improved GUI appearance Playlist macro window opens in center os screen Updated audio processing engine and enhanced expander Added playout only mode and option to size text in playout screen (settings->adv) added onAir test to item that is playlist view Show inserted web request with orange line , logs and emails request state when email entered in settings->adv fixed serial send to include optional com port argument initial option to merge traffic from rotation instead of playlist and set hour of day in setAsTemplate command at TOH Fixed crash on mic or record voicetrack when audio input source is Mono Made track editor window Larger Fixed Record Voicetrack dialog to display properly MobileVT
reduced back time to preview VT to 2 seconds from 10 seconds better time calculation when long vt’s talk over long intros of songs improved UI appearance with Double line Title and Artist improved patent pending vt remark process (video attached)
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