Category: Releases List of software updates
New
Added nextAI virtual AI host, adds automatic voice hosting, news and weather built into nextKast OnAir (requires additional activation)
New Request approval system to allow PD to approve or disaprove online-Web request
When nextAI is enabled, it will now announce in dynamic fashion the request and hit post
added logedit button in Playout only screen above sample buttons
added “BreakLength:” argument before commercial break set to send duration to online ad injection systems
For onAIr version moved played logs to PlayedLogs folder to keep each day in seperate log file for easier reconciliation
Added import from PO1 where meta data stored in Album Field
Fixed
allowed reordering of multiple positions in live playlist without jumping back to active track after each move
Refined traffic merge process when no traffic logs are present
12/25/2024 Version 6.6.42
Fixed
on new track added that already exist re-import ( was preciously blocked if it already existed)
fixed new track import to ignore upper case in file extensions
fixed track removal from library when category is deleted
fixed the search so when you press the search button without a term in tracklist add music, it will not search for blank term, allowing faster load on search form
Improved handling of obscurely formatted Riff tags that occasionally occurs
Fixed new traffic import when traffic is not configured in folders (local / network) and new file arrives after merge/playlist generation
fixed proper category in traffic merge when commercial category is a mapped folder
NkManager and OnAir on same machine will sync masterlookup via timestamp
On overwrite already generated playlist, dialog to continue will show on top
fixed category drag into playlist builder was broken in 6.6.4
fixed statistics report with cart numbers in library
New
Added more fields in the search ( search library must be refreshed to update, right click on refresh button and answer yes to dialog)
Added search similar checkbox in search window to return similar results even if search term has some spelling errors
ability to double click rotation in schedule window to view/edit rotation
In nkManager added a new FolderWatcher option. This allows you to set nextkast to monitor a folder, and copy a file into nextkast when a new file arrives
added RCS and Zetta Library Import (imports xml meta data from RCS automations)
Added the ability to pick any Audio input in Encoders(broadcast settings screen), this allows the encoder to easily take output from a mixer and essentially separates out the encoder when needed to run in such a configuration.
MobileVT You can now sort results, move multiple tracks from category to category, and preview/fast forward tracks
added more robust code to the internal file syncer, intended to replace dropbox when running affiliates or remote managing format. Also allows for main system to select which categories will be synced.
New statistic reports for played counts and audience response, and ability to save to pdf
Updated sql and drawing engine drivers
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.
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