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 When confirm traffic Date is checked nextkast will skip outdated traffic merges and they are marked in addition to the desktop NextKastTrafficDateViolation.txt file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