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Why should I use Studio and not a free media player? |
Winamp and other simple media players are only suitable for very basic automation requirements. Studio provides many advantages for automation, such as
• Includes an intelligent automatic crossfading system which works very well with 99% of all tracks, but for those that need tweaking, it supports manual cue and segue positions on individual tracks.
• Take news or external feeds at specific times for a specific duration via line input and internet streams.
• Voice tracks can be overlapped with song ramps to simulate a live DJ talk-overs while automated.
• Timed Events may be played at precise times.
• A personalized Now Playing web page can be incorporated into your website.
• Automated time and temperature announcement files can be played.
• Play will begin at the scheduled position in the playlist after a power failure.
• Studio can be scheduled to stop playing for certain hours of the day.
• and many more features.
However, Studio is also valuable in assisting DJ's/presenters/announcers with their live shows.
• Instant jingles (carts) can be easily played at any time.
• the carts can be displayed on a permanent form on a second monitor for instant access (mouse/touch screen, or keyboard shortcuts).
• announcement breaks can be planned ahead of time.
• a number of tracks can be selected to play sequentially and then stop for a live announcement.
• easily preview upcoming tracks with a second soundcard.
• automatically lower the music volume while over-talking with the mic.
• the mic can be toggled automatically when play starts and stops.
• the line-in mixer can be controlled directly from Studio with optional fade.
• easily insert requested songs by searching the song library with a portion of an artist and/or title.
• and many more features. See the Products page for more details.
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